Other Craft Projects

Given the choice between a fresh bouquet of flowers and a plastic one, you most likely will choose the former. But fresh cut flowers do not always make sense in a cemetery display, unless you can...

Frangipanies (plumeria) are brilliant, tropical plants that when saved, are used for dried flower displays, bookmarks and as an additive to a scrapbook or picture album. Frangipanies are native to...

Nothing is as beautiful as a bouquet of freshly picked flowers. Nothing except, some fans think, a bouquet made of some of the new, botanically correct artificial flowers. A long-time craft--one...

You can create your own silver flowers to use as decorations by using a material called precious metal clay or PMC. PMC is created by suspending tiny metal polymers in an organic binder to form a...

Create stylish and colorful hair accessories for your daughter at a fraction of the cost of store-bought styles. Decorate inexpensive, plain hair elastics with silk, paper or plastic flowers that...

Encasing items in resin is a way to preserve and showcase them in the form of a nickknack or paperweight. The process of embedding flowers into resin is a creative activity that you can teach...

There's nothing quite as feminine as a woman--whatever age--wearing flowers in her hair. In 1960s in San Francisco, hippies wore flowers in their hair to make a political statement. Floral...

Wrist corsages (wristlets) create an elegant look for special occasions such as a prom, anniversary or wedding. To make one, wind each stem with floral wire and wrap them individually and then...

Whatever decorative materials you wish to include when making your topiary (dried flowers, fruit, moss or silk flowers), all topiary arrangements are constructed out of the same basic materials....

Flowers, worn on a woman's wrist as a corsage once spoke of elegance, femininity, chivalry and romance. Today, this charming accessory goes with anything, and you can make one to match every...

Flowers, such as roses, that are part of a flower arrangement or given to someone for a special occasion can be preserved to last forever--or at least a long time. Flowers that have been preserved...

Drying flowers is a simple way to save beautiful bouquets and use them for decoration and crafts. Brilliantly colored flowers, such as gerbera daisies, offer a unique splash of bright color that...

Decorating with flowers is a fresh and natural way to embellish any package. Flowers can be artificial or real, but either way, adding one or many to a package can create a unique presentation for...

Encasing flowers in acrylic can be done while they are still alive. Acrylic encased flowers can also be dried or pressed to create a different look, but live flowers preserve the natural beauty of...

There are many different "eraser" toppers sold for pencils, such as dinosaurs, flowers and butterflies, but there are few if any such accessories for pens. If you want to jazz up your writing pen...

Essential oils are the scented liquids taken from flowers and other elements of a plant. Essential oils are used for both skin care and aromatherapy purposes, and are very popular. However,...

Framing is a simple task that takes a long time to do correctly. Set aside one to two hours in a clean, dust free room. Arrange all the tools that you'll be working with within reaching distance,...

Sculpting can be done using a wide variety of substances. Salt-dough clay is inexpensive and easy to mix. Once dried and painted or sealed, salt-dough flowers can last indefinitely. Slow, low...

Flower looms were quite popular in the 1960s and have become so again. These looms are easy to use to create basic or sophisticated flowers that can be embellished. Materials range from fine gauge...

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...

Pillows are an inexpensive way to add a fresh touch to your decor. Pillows can be added to a bed, chairs and sofas. Check clearance racks for great markdowns on these easy accessories as designers...

A candle can make a centerpiece looked polished and classy. Pillar candles are thicker than taper candles. The candle in the arrangement can be burned, but it may drip some wax on the arrangement....

Making a beautiful bouquet for a wedding is a great way to add a personal touch. By following these simple step-by-step instructions, the bride can save money and have a forever keepsake of her...

If you have looked through magazines, you may have stumbled across numerous illustrations and photographs. The highly sophisticated images are a result of extensive image-correction and...

Flowers often commemorate significant events and people have been saving dried flowers as a token of events for hundreds of years. The problem with saving dried flowers is that as the flower dries...

Fresh flower corsages are a nice way to show appreciation toward a woman on Mother's Day. By selecting a naturally aromatic flower like a gardenia or rose, the woman wearing the flower is treated...

Making hand made cards is perhaps the most beautiful way to express your affection towards someone whom you care about. Purchasing a card, signing and sending it is simple, but those cards do not...

Grapevines add an elegant touch to any home. This medium is ideal to use in a craft project because it is versatile and inexpensive. Natural twines of grapevine can enhance any room because they...

Dried flowers saved from special occasions can be preserved forever by turning them into beads for jewelry. There are two easy methods to turn dried flowers into beads, each with their own merits....

Felted flowers make great embellishments for everything from hats and headbands to wrist cuffs and handbags. You can create felted wool flowers using one of several different processes; whether...

You can dry lupine flowers and preserve these vibrant blossoms indefinitely, without worry that they will decompose with time. These plants are ideal for preservation because they can be used in...

Pressing flowers is one way of drying flowers to preserve them. Artists and crafters use pressed flowers for decorative projects, and scientists use them to study botanical specimens. Although it...

After pressing and drying flowers, you can mount your preserved blossoms on an object, such as a piece of mounting paper, and display them for a variety of uses. Perhaps you are doing a study on...

Ikebana is a form of Japanese flower arrangement that has been practiced for centuries. The art form uses branches, flowers, and leaves to create unique works of art and express spirituality....

Silk floral arrangements can bring life to a home or office. Use them as centerpieces at a wedding, retirement party, or just because. If you have trouble remembering to water your live flowers,...

If you enjoy craft projects, you may decide to dry your own flowers in glycerin to take advantage of this organic compound's ability to preserve your plants in a malleable state that can be used...

Whether drying flowers for craft projects or purely sentimental reasons, maintaining the color of the blooms is key. Many flower preservation methods include salt because salt maintains flowers'...

Drying flowers to use in future crafts is a great way to preserve beautiful buds and blooms. You can use dried flowers by incorporating them into a holiday wreath or your home decor. Dried flowers...

Few flowers can compete with peonies. Their lush ruffled petals have been revered throughout time for their beauty, inspiring countless artists to paint portraits of them and myriad of poets to...

Silk flowers add a touch of elegance to any setting, but last longer than regular blooms. Instead of filling a pitcher with water, adding plant food and changing the water every day, you can...

The beauty of a flower has mesmerized people since the dawn of time. The need throughout history to preserve the color and aroma of flowers has given what we know today as the art of drying flowers.

When you receive a beautiful arrangement of blossoms, it's only natural to want to sustain these cut flowers as long as possible. An effective method is to form a bleach preservation mixture,...

Many people think cold porcelain is more complicated to make and mold than it actually is. Cold porcelain is a modeling clay that dries with exposure to air, and it can simply be made at home with...

Create pretty foam flowers with colorful foam sheets and pipe cleaners. Make large or medium sized flowers that can be displayed as a table centerpiece in a vase or planter, attached to gifts and...

Dried floral arrangements consisting of blossoms and foliage are often used in craft projects and as home enhancements. Among the uses for these dried compositions are decorating a frame or photo...

Make a beautiful, natural Harvest Wreath for your seasonal decor using flowers, gourds and nuts!

Crafting with materials you can find in your backyard or garden is an inexpensive and eco-friendly way to create. Easy does it nature crafts can include making a simple twig frame or pressing...

Pansies, with their vibrant colors and flat, velvety petals, are ideal flowers for pressing. The dried, pressed blossoms can be used to make custom greeting cards, stationery, bookmarks,...

Ribbon flowers can add an elegant touch when used to adorn gifts or decorate your home. If you've seen some of the ribbon flowers featured in magazines, you may be worried that making ribbon...

The key to creating the best possible flower basket using sticks as well is to use faux flowers. This will ensure that the craft will last forever and you won't have to worry about your flowers...