Other Craft Projects

Seashells come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors. Seashells are ideal for making craft projects. Since many seashells have a flower-like appearance naturally, they are particularly suited...

FIMO polymer clay is an oven-hardened craft clay known to be specially suited for projects involving a high degree of detail, due to the clay's stiff firmness. FIMO is an excellent craft product...

Decorating Styrofoam heads is an artistic way to create unique home accents. The decorated heads can also be used as fancy places to store headbands, hats or wigs. The Styrofoam head gives you a...

If your daughter is tired of pinning her hair back with the same shiny metal clips day after day, jazz up the hair accessories with handmade felt accents. Create the interchangeable embellishments...

Creating copper candle holders from copper foil is a simple DIY project with a variety of possibilities. Look for versatile copper foil sheeting at your local craft store. Typically sold in rolls,...

A floral funeral cross is a floral arrangement in the shape of a cross used to observe the importance of Christ in the funeral service. The most popular funeral flowers are roses, carnations,...

It's easy and inexpensive to make your own flower string lighting. No electrical skills are needed. Use flower string lights to adorn your home or for romantic wedding or party decorations. The...

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...

Jasmine is used as a decorative flower in Indian flower garlands, because of its pleasant fragrance and beauty. Jasmine garlands are worn for all types of events in Indian culture. You can make...

You don't have to spend a lot to get a colorful set of magnets to tack photos, paperwork or reminders to metallic surfaces. Create practical and adorable magnets for yourself or as gifts for...

Flower garlands are relatively easy to make yourself, but first you must perfect the art of tying a flower garland. Once you learn how to tie knots around the flower, you will be able to make a...

When steamed or boiled, the artichoke makes an interesting and delicious appetizer, comprised of leaves and a tender heart. If left to mature on the plant, the artichoke's fruit will develop into...

Silk flower swags are bundled arrangements of silk flowers, other artificial plants and/or dried plants including branches, ferns, fruit, pine cones or sticks. They provide a colorful, natural...

Flower arrangements can add a lot to a special occasion, or even just brighten a room, but they can also cost a lot of money. Making such displays yourself is rewarding and can be a lot of fun....

Tulle roses are delicate, whimsical and romantic. They can be used in a variety of pieces from a silk bouquet to a table centerpiece. Tulle is a favorite material for wedding decor, and tulle...

To harvest sunflowers for their seeds, let the flower mature on the stem until the petals fall off. If you want to dry sunflowers for floral arrangements, however, you will want the petals to...

If you are tired of spending money on flowers that only last a week, try creating a duct-tape bouquet. Although it is time-consuming, this project is fairly easy to complete, and from a distance...

Dried fruit adds an earthy natural tone to dry or fresh flower arrangements and is the perfect finishing touch for seasonal wreaths. Dehydrating the fruit is the easiest way to remove the excess...

Hawaiian-style flower pots may have large, ornamental flower blossoms on the sides and a row of smiling teeth around the perimeter. You may also see the shape of two closed eyelids on either side...

Plant your flowers in a pot as beautiful as the plants that will soon grow in them. Any terra-cotta flower pot can be transformed from its original brown to a customized creation with a few layers...

A topiary is a real or faux "tree" that is trimmed into a certain shape. In many cases, crafters make topiaries that have a small round ball of silk flowers atop a thin "trunk" set in a flower...

The whimsy of fairies captures the imagination of almost every little girl and opens a new world of imagination. Flower fairies come with their own special meaning and are born once a seed...

One of the useful properties of acrylic paint is that it will to stick to itself so it is possible to create craft flowers by building up gradual layers of acrylic craft paint on a pipe cleaner...

Clay flower pots and plastic grower pots offer many uses besides holding plants. Several crafts can be made with either pot for both decorative and functional purposes. Additionally, reusing...

Painting on fabric helps to enrich the textiles, while enlivening the design the fabric is used for. There are many patterns and designs that can be created on fabric, and flowers are a popular...

Turn silk flowers and ballpoint pens into eye-catching party favors for a seasonal celebration. Greet guests with a colorful array of floral pens whether you're hosting a baby or bridal shower,...

This is a great craft for any age. This flower pot reindeer can be nicely displayed by your front door or Christmas tree if you use a large flower pot or can work as a place marker at a table when...

Creating beautiful flower pots is easy with a little time and supplies from your local home improvement store. Decorated flower pots compliment plants and your home decor. The paper-tearing method...

Fresh or artificial flower garlands are simple to make and they'll add an elegant touch to any occasion. You can make headpieces for flower girls and decorate a bridal arch at a fraction of a...

Small or large, plants need pots from their earliest seedling days until their maturity in full bloom. Why not make your own flower pots? Homemade flower pots make great use of recycled items, are...

Felt flower pins make an adorable addition to your little girl's wardrobe or as an adornment for other crafts like homemade calendars or wall art. You can easily make felt flower pins with petal...

Faux flowers can be made with many materials, including cloth. Cotton, silk, nylon and velvet bring different textures to custom floral arrangements in your home. One simple flower that can be...

Flower fairies add a bit of whimsy to any table or shelf, and they're fun to make. Set aside an afternoon and create flower fairies to decorate your home or to give to friends to brighten their...

Flower hair pins are an easy and inexpensive way to add style to your hair. Use floral hair clips to secure long hair out of your face or to add a feminine touch to short styles. Make dainty...

Many couples are taking on various wedding projects themselves to save money, or just because someone involved in the wedding planning process enjoys making things. The flower girl's basket is one...

Colored silk or nylon stocking flowers are not only unique, but also easy to make. Almost any natural flower can be created by studying the petal shape and blossom placement on the stem, or you...

This article will tell you how to prepare pine cones for wreaths, candle holders, flower arrangements and a swag to hang over your doors.

This is a great project to do with your kids, especially the older ones. This is something that they can display for everyone to see and really be proud of it. It makes a very distinctive sound...

You might think that tackling your first silk flower arrangement will be far easier than working with natural flowers. While that's true to a point, effective silk flower arranging has its own...

Do you love the look of dried flowers in a wreath or arrangement, but hate the time it takes to dry them? This is a simple method to get the results you want in a fraction of the time.

There are a great many interesting and beautiful flower pots that can be purchased at your local garden center or nursery. However, you can decorate terra cotta flower pots that are more...

If you garden, it is likely you have plenty of old plastic pots lying around. Seedlings from the nursery come in them, and they are economical enough that it is easy to amass a large collection....

Here are instructions on how to make a cute rose (or other flower) out of a glass tealight candle holder. These can be used in your own home, as inexpensive gifts or favors at showers, or even as...

Whether it is a special event, a holiday, or for day-to-day use, setting a pretty table makes dining feel more special. Making your own table decoration crafts is economical and also makes it...

If you want to brighten up your pillows with some fun art stuff such as flowers or stars or anything you want, and these are some easy ways to do that.

For a fun, whimsical craft project, make flower bouquets out of buttons. Half of the fun of this project is hunting for just the right buttons to use.

Ever needed a quick, inexpensive gift idea that's from the heart? A candy bouquet is a great way to be creative for all occasions. This article will tell you step-by-step how to make your very own...

Homemade gifts are a great idea because they can be personalized for each individual. They are also cherished much more by the recipient than something that could easily be purchased in any store....

Pens sprouting faux blooms are bound to brighten any day, and they can easily be made at home at a fraction of the price they would cost you in a stationary boutique. For less than $15, you'll be...

The art of nylon flower-making (also known as “stocking” flowers”) enjoyed a brief popularity in the United States in the ‘70s and soon became very popular in Japan. In recent years, the craft’s...