Other Craft Projects

French memo boards are fabric-covered bulletin boards that use ribbons or trim to hold your mementos on the board. You can purchase a premade board at home stores or online. However, if you choose...

When you make your own fabric night light, you create a one-of-a-kind little decorative accent for your room. Whether you crave a romantic, shabby-chic shade festooned with ribbon, roses and tiny...

Folded fabric flowers make pretty accents as hair clips, gift box toppers and embellishments on clothing. Fabric flowers are simple to create and make good use of scrap material. The hardest thing...

Tired of the bland, boring buttons for sale at your local craft store? It may be time to make your own customized buttons instead! Fabric-covered buttons allow you to add a custom touch to your...

A floor cloth, or floor quilt, is a durable piece of art you can use as a throw rug or a crumb catcher under the table. Using decoupage, you can make a floor cloth with no sewing. Use a quilt...

Create colorful outdoor flags to display in your yard or from the side of a building or house. They can be crafted from a variety of simple materials to announce the birth of a new baby, to...

Freshen those boring light switch covers by covering them with fabric to match your room's decor. With the abundance of fabric choices that are available, you can match your light switch cover to...

A colorful, tube-shaped fabric windsock can not only show your family which way the breeze is blowing, but will also add a punch of color and whimsy to your front porch or patio. Help your kids...

A center table decoration is usually a large or noticeable creation that sits on the middle of the main table at a celebration. You'll need to use precise folds and large amounts of fabric to...

Gypsies are nomadic people found all over the world. Gypsy groups travel in caravans, setting up camp when they can find a place to rest. They are often very skilled crafters who are good with...

Need an inexpensive way to update/ decorate your home? I will show you step by step how to make beautiful curtains out of items you probably already have. So put on your thinking caps because we...

Chinese takeout boxes, which are available at craft stores, make unique purses or other containers when covered with fabric. In addition to purses, you can use smaller boxes for wedding favors,...

When your kids want to spruce up their room decor, let them help create customized embellishments for walls, doors and windows. Design colorful wall hangings that showcase your child's name,...

A Styrofoam ball can be covered with fabric via several different methods. You can wrap, decoupage, punch-cover and section-cover the shape for a variety of looks. Wrapping the ball simply means...

Grommets are metal rings punched into fabrics, leaving a hole surrounded by the metal. These metal rings come in varying diameters, ranging from very small-sized rings, such as those sometimes...

Picking out buttons can be fun. However, there may come a time when you just can't find the buttons you need, or you prefer to make buttons that are specific to your project, whether it's a bag or...

Redecorating a lampshade with new fabric often hits a snag when the decorator comes to the lampshade ribs. You can cover over the ribs with fabric, but you will lose the tailored effect of...

It's fairly easy to give an old pair of blue jeans a second life by transforming them into something completely different. Instead of tossing those old jeans, cut them up and get creative. Denim...

For the coffee lover, a reusable insulated coffee sleeve is the perfect necessity. Using the traditional coffee sleeves use a lot of un-needed paper. Many people use the paper coffee sleeve one...

Beading has been done for many hundreds of years, beginning when primitive man began to cover his nakedness and add ornamentation with shells and colorful stones. Beading with small beads gained...

Memory boards are very important for the home office or just to keep everyone on the same page throughout the day. Instead of basic, lifeless boards, you can customize one to fit your décor...

Add decorative touches, draw stories or transform old sheets, towels and clothing using crayons. Yes, those sticks of colored wax called crayons can be applied to all types of surfaces, including...

Ribbon flowers are delightful accessories for weddings, birthdays or any celebration. There's no need to rush out and buy expensive reels of silky ribbon to make the flowers; you can use scraps of...

The fox is a major part of Japanese folklore and a popular character in many animes and mangas. Making fox ears can be a fun craft for Halloween or any special occasion. The ears are relatively...

The simple shape of a top hat makes it a great choice for both whimsical tea parties and elegant banquets. Multiple table centerpieces are needed for large gatherings and the shape of a top hat is...

The mantra "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" not only describes a way help our planet but a call for creativity. By using a worn-out T-shirt for to make a garden statue, you save it from going to the...

You could purchase ready-made silk rose petals or instead you might consider making your own. Making silk rose petals is not difficult or time-consuming because there is no sewing required. It is...

Button ponytail holders are an attractive accessory for girls of all ages. While these ponytail holders may seem complicated to make, the process is surprisingly simple. Once you learn the...

A plain vase can seem drab with a simplistic pattern or dull color. You can bring a plain vase to life with just your imagination and some craft supplies. There are patterns and techniques that...

Decorative boards can be attractive and cheery ways to display Christmas cards from family and friends. Using holiday fabric and festive embellishments---and with a little patience and...

Grass fabric has been made around the world for many years. There are many different types of weaving to use, but plain weave is the simplest way to weave grass into fabric. First you must collect...

Fleece fabric Christmas stockings are easy to make and pretty to use for Christmas decorations, or minis can be used as tree ornaments. We often use openwork for crafts, and have made some fleece...

The industrial production of straight pins began in eighteenth century England. Initially, pins were used only in the manufacturing trades but with the invention of the home sewing machine,...

Foam core board is a reliable, sturdy and flexible material that is perfect for signs, framing, sculpture and 3-D art. It differs from regular foam in that it has surfaces made of paper or thin...

Dying fabric with natural plants and berries creates earth-tone colors and unexpected results. Crafters enjoy using natural dyes as the resulting colors and tones coordinate well with each other....

Moms are busy with children, home lives, relationships, jobs... But moms need a creative outlet for themselves, to let off some steam and focus on stimulating their imagination. Crafts are a...

Crayons can be used to decorate pillowcases with favorite images. Creating one-of-a-kind pillowcases does not require special drawing skills or artistic knowledge. Images can be created by drawing...

Diaper bags don't have to be drab and boring. Use fabric paint and iron-on pictures to decorate the bag. Any type of cloth bag will work. It doesn't have to be a technical diaper bag. A large...

Fabric glue is a lifesaver in craft projects that would otherwise require a sewing machine. Whether creating pillows, clothing or fabric-covered cards, fabric glue can save a lot of time and...

Lighted and draped columns make lovely decorations for a wedding reception or prom or any party. They can be made in various heights, but in general, will be smaller in diameter the taller they...

Attaching a map to a fabric backing in a common method for extending the life of maps in constant use. A favorite trick among backpackers, a map glued to fabric resists tears, wrinkles and other...

With hotfix crystals, you can quickly and easily add a bit of flash, sparkle and shine to jackets, jeans, purses or other fabric-based items. You must use the hotfix crystal rhinestones as they...

Crafts are for everyone including your pets. There are all kinds of craft patterns available for your pets. Make your pet something special that is just for him. For some crafts you need to know...

Plants made from silk fabric are a great way to enjoy the convenience of artificial vegetation without the tackiness of commercially-made plastic plants. A homemade silk plant or set of silk...

Flowers have been created from many different mediums. Clay, tissue paper, fabric and nylon stockings are some of the materials that have been used to craft decorative flowers. Used as...

One way to add beading to a footstool is with bead-embroidered fabric that you can make with any kind of fabric and basic sewing skills. Design a monogram on a solid fabric or accent the existing...

Ice skaters amaze the audience not only with their remarkablly athletic skating, dancing and talent, but also with their dazzling array of sparkling costumes. Glitz and glamour reign supreme at...

Making hooked rugs takes a lot of time and effort. Before using your work of art as a rug, make sure to put on the proper binding. Binding your hooked rug saves the edges of the rug from damage...

Frames are a very inexpensive addition to a household décor that can liven the room and give a fresh look. Frames are available at resale shops and garage sales for pennies on the dollar. At...

Homemade costumes result in a one-of-a-kind outfit perfect for trick-or-treating, costume parties or dress-up play. Mummies are a popular sight on Halloween. A homemade mummy costume is simple to...