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A basket filled with a creative flower animal is the perfect way to make someone's day. Create a flower bunny basket for Easter or for your favorite rabbit lover. With a few inexpensive...

You have a task---make a model of your town's city hall out of foam board. You have gathered all the materials, including the foam board, paint, a cutting tool and even a large piece of foam board...

The Cricut Expression is a great tool for creating beautiful projects simply and quickly. You can use your Cricut to cut paper, chipboard, cardboard and even foam core with ease. To use your...

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....

Surprise your favorite West Highland White Terrier owner with a beautiful flower arrangement that looks just like their MacIntosh or Neddy. The white mums form a perfect base for a spectacular...

Foam signs are economical and lightweight alternatives to metal or plastic signs. Foam is available in varying thicknesses which allow users to create eye-catching three-dimensional signs. Foam...

Irritations in the nerves of the legs can be very painful. To relieve sciatic nerve pain, or muscle pain in your legs, sometimes you need a leg massager to help apply pressure to the nerves and...

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...

"Wet" florist's foam is a special sort of Styrofoam that's used to hold fresh flowers and foliage. It's green and may come in pre-cut shapes like blocks, cylinders or rings. The foam may be used...

Craft foam is a versatile and somewhat unusual craft supply whose many uses often go unexplored. If you've avoided experimenting with craft foam projects, it may be because you don't know the best...

Foam board is a material used by crafters for a variety of projects. Because foam board tends to be relatively soft, holding your craft projects together with nails or staples could lead to...

A swag is a decorative piece similar to a garland, but shorter and more compact. Swags are typically made with sprays of green foliage, and decorate a wall, table centerpiece or mantle, often...

Foam panels are used to build the frameworks for many types of craft and art projects. The lightness and strength integral to the quality of the foam make it an ideal material for building forms....

Many companies offer sign-making services but some are very expensive. It is easy to make your own professional-looking signs at home using stick-on letters that are available in most office...

Do you love stamps as much as I do? In this tough economy it seems difficult to spend an extra five dollars for a rubber stamp for a project these days. Never fear I will show you an easy solution...

Styrofoam art is a popular pastime in the world of crafting. The porous foam creates a versatile material that can be cut, shaped, covered and painted in a million different ways. However, working...

The shadowbox is a unique piece of decor in that its contents, and therefore its aesthetic appeal, may be changed at any moment depending on how we're feeling or what we randomly place inside it. ...

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...

CPAP machines are genuine life savers. They allow people with sleep apnea and other breathing conditions to get a full night of sleep without being awakened by the inability to breathe....

It's the small, unexpected touches in decorating that pulls a room together. In this case, fabric-framed mirrors will draw the eye to their decorative value as well as their utilitarian purpose,...

Name puzzle stools can be a great way for your child to interact with the furniture. Toddlers are particularly receptive to the excellent learning and visual concepts involved in completing a...

Foam underlayment is used for many interior decorating or craft projects because of its flexibility in creating different shapes. Some projects, such as making window cornices, require the foam to...

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...

Maps can be valuable visual tools when used in your presentations, whether for work or for school. Mounting them on an easel or white board is a good way to make them easily visible to your...

Foam-core board is used for a plethora of projects in the home and at work. Possible foam-core projects include making a document display to use during a business meeting, a mat for artwork or a...

You can make mobiles out of most anything, but the easiest materials to work with are paper, wood and foam. When constructing a mobile, pay attention to balancing points, particularly if you are...

Foam boards lend themselves to many crafts and utility uses, but due to their lightweight characteristics, they cannot be bolted or screwed together since they will likely tear from such mounting...

Have you thought about trying to sell a few items on Ebay to make a little extra cash or would you like to improve the quality of your photos to get more customers? Photos are the single most...

The literal meaning of centerpiece is "the central or most important feature." A decorative centerpiece is always the focal point of the table it adorns and it can be a representation of a special...

Flower boxes can add a splash of color to your outdoor decorating, but they can also be difficult to maintain. Keep the color but skip the maintenance by using artificial flowers in your flower...

Foam board is a special mounting board used for mounting graphics of all kinds, including photos. Foam board is rigid, which enables easy mounting, yet it is lightweight enough to cut and laminate...

Shadow boxes creatively display treasured collections and memorabilia. After selecting keepsakes, you must contemplate the background and how the objects will be attached. Most prefabricated...

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...

When a gentleman purchased a high-end handgun in the 1800s, it came in a handsome leather case for keeping. Usually the depression into which the gun fit was chiseled out of wood. But the guns...

Homemade light switch covers can be made for a fraction of retail covers by using old paper and a paper mache solution made from liquid fabric starch. Light switch covers can be made to match any...

Picture frames can serve as a low-cost and useful material when making your own floral centerpieces for a special occasion. One option is to use dollar-store frames as the basis for a square or...

Maps are important way-finding tools. They help an individual to understand his location in relation to the surrounding area. Maps also can be created to chart elements other than topographical or...

Motorcycle seats vary in size and shape. Some are longer than others, and some are higher than others, providing back support or a shape that adheres to the riding position. It is very common for...

Foam is an ideal material to use for reindeer crafts. Its pliable texture allows you bend it into any shape. Its weight is substantial enough for three-dimensional reindeer to stand on their own....

Lightweight and soft, yet capable of realistic organic detail, foam-filled latex props are a popular item for theatrical events, costume play and Halloween decorating. You can build your own latex...

One of the best things about getting a gift is the neat bag it comes in. I am going to tell you how to make a wonderful gift bag anyone would be happy to get.

An actual bonsai tree requires long-term planning and patience. By keeping roots confined and trimmed back and carefully shaping a bonsai, a tree may last hundreds of years while appearing to be a...

Topiaries are traditionally plants cut into shapes like spirals and spheres, but topiaries aren't just for gardens anymore. Craft topiaries are items made to mimic the look of plant topiaries and...

Halloween decorations can be a project for the whole family. Making your own tombstones every year for the front yard can be cost-effective and creative. Create a spooky graveyard scene with a...

Styrofoam is a popular material for artists and craft makers because of its flexibility. It is widely used for small sculptures, maquettes, armatures and scale models. It has a unique ability to...

As the days get shorter and the snow flies, you may find yourself spending more time indoors. This is a great time to dig out your craft supplies and be creative. Winter foam crafts are simple to...

If you are planning a Greek-themed toga or costume party and you want a look of authenticity, you will need columns. If you don't want to spend $100 on huge plaster or faux marble columns you will...

Foam board is a sturdy material ideal for presentations. Foam board is a thin piece of foam, sandwiched between to pieces of thick paper; the materials are fused together to create a sturdy and...

The ability to create their own stamps opens up creative possibilities for stamp artists. No longer limited to the stamps they can find on the store shelves, they can either make their own...

Cell phone charms are a cute accessory and allow you to bring out your personality through your phone. In order to show it off to your friends, it's important to know the variety of ways you can...