Other Craft Projects

Pipe cleaners are inexpensive crafting materials you can use for a classroom or even at home. You can find pipe cleaners at most department or hobby stores. Children and teens will enjoy making...

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...

Recycle those piles of outdated magazines into beautiful tabletop angels for the Christmas holidays. It's a great way to make use of items that would otherwise fill our overflowing landfills. This...

Craft tables come in various lengths and sizes and with a multitude of features. To achieve such diverse and comprehensive qualities, many manufactures incorporate a folding design, which also...

Paper diapers are an adorable addition to any baby shower. Make paper napkins into diaper shapes for a cute addition the the buffet table, fashion small diaper baskets in pinks and blues to hold...

Similar to a diaper cake, a towel cake is a common decoration at baby showers. Made of baby towels it serves a dual purpose as both a gift and form of décor, usually a centerpiece. Moms-to-be...

Paracord is a shorthand name for parachute cord. As it is used for parachute cords, and is trusted with lives as a result, it is extremely strong and reliable. For this reason, many...

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...

Cutting a cardboard box to a custom size provides a tighter fit for the items within while minimizing the need for excess packing materials that may result in a larger shipping fee if you intend...

Planting a garden is a great way to stretch the dollar of a household on a tight budget. Seeds are inexpensive, but the supplies for gardening can add up. Make paper seed pots to grow your seeds...

A personalized journal makes a wonderful gift for a high school graduate, a bride-to-be, a mother-to-be, a teacher or just to say "I'm thinking of you." It is easy to turn an ordinary store-bought...

If you have attended a bridal shower recently, chances are you have probably already witnessed the inventive folding of a towel wedding cake. The decorative folding of a set of towels into the...

Parachute cord, commonly referred to as paracord when being used for a purpose other than parachuting, is a strong, reliable cord. Because the cord is part of a life-saving safety device, it is...

Creating a five-point star using origami may sound like a simple task but this fold can be surprisingly difficult. Using fabric, rather than paper, makes the process even more complicated....

CD cases can be expensive, and you may not always have one on hand when you burn a CD. However, you can quickly create your own CD envelope from any piece of standard, letter-size paper. By...

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...

Small gift boxes can be made from a few pieces of paper and the proper folding techniques. These boxes are popular as they are homemade, easy to construct and, once you get good at them, can...

Symbolic of longevity, happiness, honor, loyalty and peace, the origami crane holds significant cultural meaning in Japan. In fact, legend states that a person who folds 1,000 cranes will be...

Origami is the ancient art of paper folding. You fold the paper to create animals or other shapes. However, there are other materials that can be folded as well. One familiar form of origami often...

Peter Pan is a beloved, eternally youthful character from a story written by James M. Barrie. He fights pirates, lives in the forest and keeps company with a tiny, magical fairy. What kid wouldn't...

So you wanna wrap that cd, but you don't want the person your giving it too to know that you got them a cd before they open it... what to do? How about a snazzy home made gift bag?

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...

Fabric sachet envelopes are easy and fast projects that can be created for gifts for birthdays, holidays or "just because." Sachets are inexpensive gifts that can be made from scraps of fabric. A...

Grocery bags are one of the most common culprits when it comes to creating landfill waste from paper or plastic. However, if you make your own paper grocery bags from old newspapers, you can help...

One of the best parts of Christmas is decorating the whole house to reflect the season. Every detail, from the tree to the table, should be thought of as a piece of the decorating puzzle. It is...

Duct tape is a sturdy, adhesive material usually used for repairs in homes, cars and businesses. However, there are some unconventional, but incredibly creative uses for the tape. One of the...

Creating one-of-a-kind tie-dyed shirts and other articles of clothing became popular among 1960s hippies who wanted to show off their individuality.The technique actually dates back centuries,...

Create handmade bags with a variety of fabric, plastic or paper. When deciding which materials to use, consider bag design, size, durability and purpose. Whether they will be given as little...

When you want to give a gift an extra special touch, try making your own gift boxes to decorate or wrap. Made from paper and tape, they're much cheaper than buying gift boxes from the store....

Your Bible is one of your most precious possessions. If you use it on a regular basis, it can get a lot of wear and tear over the years. The cover can become ripped and faded. Sometimes the...

If you have a lot of CDs or DVDs you can create your own sleeves to store them in. This can be done with simple sheets of paper, or possibly lunch bags. If you want something sturdier, you can...

Every year millions of Christians flock to church on Palm Sunday, celebrated as the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey. On the path in front of him, his followers are said to...

Although the old song decried "paper roses" for not being real, imitation roses have one definite advantage over the ones cut from a live plant -- they can last forever. If no one has given you...

After a sewing or crafting project that involves fabric, you might have scraps of fabric left over. Use these scraps, which are too small for a large project yet too big to throw out, for craft...

Kites are not only a fun outdoor activity for adults and children alike, but they can also be quite beautiful. Whether you like kites because they remind you of warm sunny weather or because of...

This is a fun way to express your creativity and make someone happy.

Have you ever had to wrap a birthday gift at the last minute and then discovered you didn't have a bow to put on it? You can make a bow from rolled ribbon - your packages will look professionally...

For an innovative and different book-making activity, look no further than a brown paper grocery bag. A paper bag can be an ideal material for book making because it is sturdy and inexpensive....

Making your own gift bags is a fun craft project and an eco-friendly solution for leftover wallpaper, fabric and craft supplies. You can create personalized gift bags with your kids or make bags...

On a hot day, it can be hard keep cool. These cool icy neck wraps are great for golfers, runners, walkers, or any outdoor activity to keep you cool! Plus, they are fun and easy to make. They...

Rexlace is a plastic wire that can be twisted, woven and knotted to create almost anything you want to, from fun animals to jewelry. Also known as boondoggle and scoubidou, Rexlace is available in...

The entire family can participate in making a family history calendar. Teenagers and young adults can do the leg work, the typing and planning, and putting the calendar together. Senior family...

Here's a very inexpensive (or free) way to make a very unique wallet. This is a great activity to do at a kid's birthday party, or for anyone who wants to express themselves!!!!

A boo boo bunny is an ice pack for your child's boo boo, though they can be used for other things, such as votive holders (don't burn them in bunny though), baby shower game prizes, and more!...

Regular glasses, sunglasses, and reading glasses all end up in your purse or bag. Many times they get lost in the bottom of the bag, in danger of scratching, bending or breaking. A glasses case is...

Paper lanterns make great decorations for indoor or outdoor parties. You can use any type of medium weight paper in any type of pattern or solid color. Construction paper works well, or wallpaper,...

I will give you step by step instructions to make beautiful roses out of ordinary ribbon. You can use them to scrapbook, decorate your home or make gifts. The possibilities are endless once you...

Dog food bags are a wonderful recyclable craft supply, and with more and more projects being created from previous landfill trash, dog food bags just seem like a natural resource. With simple...

Homemade gifts are an easy way to rein in spending on presents. Angels made out of dishtowels are quick gifts that are great for Christmas, Easter, birthdays, weddings and many other holidays....

Latch hook rugs and wall hangings are not only easy to make, but they are also relaxing to do. When you do the latch hook, you need to know how to fold back a latch hook canvas so that you do not...