Other Craft Projects

Perhaps you have seen kits to create asthetically-pleasing-to-the-eye colored sand that is layered in a glass jar, but did you know that you can easily and inexpensively make the colored sand...

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...

Making air freshener is not as complicated as it sounds, here is an easy recipe for making gel air freshener at home.

You have a special occasion coming up soon. You want to get your girlfriend something extra nice, something that she will love. Unfortunately, you find that you are low on cash. Instead of a...

Snow globes have been around since forever, and they are a delight to play with and look at. Here is a simple way to make your own snow globe at home.

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,...

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...

Making your own candles can be fun a project for everyone. Candles make excellent gifts and can liven up home decor. Soy wax is a creamy wax that gives off a soft light and scent. When melted the...

Reed diffusers are popular alternatives to freshen and scent a room, without requiring electricity or heat. The supplies for a homemade reed diffuser are available at many craft and retail stores...

Vinyl record albums invoke a unique nostalgia in today's digital world. Don't let your (or your parents') albums collect dust in the attic or garage when you can reuse them in your home decor....

Give a loved one a gift that is not only useful, but made especially for them. Surprise someone with a canning jar lamp made by you, filled with small items that show off their hobbies, or to...

Creating your own perfume from home is a surprisingly simple process with only three components: alcohol, fragrance oil and distilled water. Professionals use perfumer's alcohol, but this can be...

What better way to bring yourself back to a sunny state of mind than to enjoy homemade orange- and pina colada-scented oils? These tropical scents have a way of magically transporting us back to...

Many different foods are bought and stored in jars, from baby food to jelly to pickles, which can leave you with a lot of empty jars. Instead of throwing all of those jars away, you can use them...

Homemade jams and jellies make delicious gifts for birthdays, anniversaries or other gift-giving holidays. You can decorate these jelly and jam jars in a variety of ways before you give them to...

Time capsules are a great way to save memories for a later date as well as pass along cultural information to future generations. Although traditionally time capsules have been created by cities...

Recycle your old glass jars and lids to easily create your own gift jars instead of wasting money on expensive bags and wrapping paper. Package small gifts inside the jar or offer the beautiful...

Canning jars offer so many different uses other than preserving food. They are wonderful for providing storage for a multitude of small treasures, and they make beautifully creative vases. These...

Beeswax makes a wonderful sealing material for lotions and creams, and is good for capping off candles that have been used. Beeswax is a natural wax taken from the comb of honey bees. Beeswax is...

Simple craft ink can be used with stamping, painting, paper coloring, or any number of do it yourself crafts. All you need are a few simple ingredients from your kitchen to get started.

Show your appreciation with small but tangible gifts to someone who's shown you kindness or generosity or supported you in trying times. You can go a step further and make a little something to...

You can find several uses for old, empty jars, from craft projects to storage. The first step toward making them usable is to remove their brand labels. Yet even the most successful label removal...

Bath salts are relaxing and luxurious. Bath salts make a great gift. This tutorial will explain how to take old jars and leftover or sample perfume and make it into a nice gift of bath salts.

Soy candles are fun and cheap to make at home. They are all-nutural and last longer then other candles. The candles are easy and don't take much time at all to make.

People often protect their valuables with expensive safes and locks. Fortunately, it doesn't require a lot of cash to protect your valuables with a secret stash safe. A Coke can safe can be made...

Scented oil air fresheners have exploded recently in popularity as a way to scent your home. Those who use them on a regular basis how expensive they can be. To save money and use your creativity,...

Giving away homemade jam, pre-measured dry ingredients for baked goods, or anything else of value that you might store in a jar lends a personal element to gift-giving. Jars can be decorated with...

Herbalists say echinacea tinctures are taken internally to assist the body in fighting off infection and to kick start the immune system. It is used externally as a skin or wound wash. Making your...

A trip to the beach is the perfect opportunity to crafts with the sand and seashells. Why not make sand candle next time you go? Sand candles make the perfect gift from the sea for anyone. They...

You can recycle old pickle jars into fun containers for a variety of items. These gallon-size jars have a smooth surface that can become a canvas for specialty storage. Using paints and a...

This article will take you step by step in making a personalized candle. Personalized candles make great gifts for anyone. Especially around the holidays!

A pretty jar that lights a hallway, bathroom, any place that needs it, and smells great... This would be a great home made gift for the holidays.

There is nothing more satisfying than creating new crafts out of items you can find around the house. Repurposing an item that has been sitting around for some time, such as a canning jar, is a...

A jar decorated with dried flowers is fun to make and to give as a gift. You can repurpose food jars from your kitchen, even baby food jars, for this craft. When you keep the supplies for this...

Adding fresh spices to a candle not only adds color, but a hint of scent as well. When making candles for the first time, regular paraffin wax is a good choice for beginners, as it is easy to work...

Piggy banks come in many shapes and sizes. Some are small, some are large. Some look like real pigs, while others look half-pig half-human. There are piggy banks made of glass, ceramic, and metal....

Mod Podge crafts are easy decoupage crafts. They can be simple decorative projects or ones that preserve memories. Mod Podge is used as a glue for decorative paper crafts and also as a sealer. It...

Candles often come in nice canisters or jars with lids. After the candle is all used up, it sure would be nice to be able to use those pretty, high quality canisters for other things like candy,...

New parents often chronicle their child's life from birth. Keeping mementos, collecting pictures and documenting developments are all ways this is done. Giving a keepsake gift helps parents keep...

If you are planning a baby shower on a budget for a family member or friend, you will want to create favors that will not break the bank. Make free baby shower favors or those that are nearly...

Lamp making kits provide the electrical components necessary to light a lamp. Shades and bases are the creative elements designers use to make one-of-a-kind lamps. Create a lamp using cast-off or...

Ball Jars were first used for canning foods. Almost any kitchen in the rural United States housed a dozen or more Ball Jars back in the 1940's and '50s. These days--while they are still used for...

Engage in art projects before, during and after a camping trip. Crafty projects can create usable camping supplies or can turn natural objects into lasting memories. After the trip ends, recreate...

Make your own glass lanterns for candles out of jars you find around the house. Any type of jar will work. Not only is reusing old jars cheaper than purchasing candle lanterns, it creates less...

There are a wide variety of commercial fragrance oils available for making candles. These are relatively easy to use and are usually designed to burn well with a candle flame. Unfortunately, many...

Making homemade candles allows you to customize the size, color and fragrance of your candles. You can add the amount and the type of essential oils that you prefer as well as add dyes to the...

Candle making is a project that can be done in the home without much specialized equipment. The essential items are wax, wicking and a way to melt the wax. Be aware that any pots or utensils used...

Traditional vases come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but original ones can be created from almost any kind of container. With some imagination, that discarded boot, old ceramic teapot, rusty...

Edible perfumes are strongly scented treats that can be used for a variety of different things. They are usually made with fragrant herbs, edible flowers and/or honey. They make a room smell...

Potpourri is a mixture of dried flower petals, aromatic herbs, oils and fixatives such as orris root, which preserve the fragrance of the plant materials. Making your own potpourri filled mason...