Other Craft Projects

If you want to surprise a child with a one-of-a-kind gift, make her a homemade playset. You can create homemade kids playsets from a variety of materials, including yarn, wood and fabric. Creating...

Change the look of old picture frames or inexpensive versions sold at dollar stores and secondhand shops to take them from drab to fab. Choose from an assortment of crafting techniques to...

Craft paints and sealers are usually acrylic based. These materials can be easily cleaned up with a wet rag while they are wet but removing them after they have dried is much more difficult. You...

Hunting stencils are stencils that allow you to transfer camouflage patterns onto surfaces to help you better blend in with your environment when hunting. They are ideal for painting a boat or...

Perhaps one of the hardest things to accomplish as an artist is to produce a natural fleshy skin tone using basic paint colors. This process is usually perfected over time with many different skin...

Recycle those piles of outdated magazines into beautiful tabletop angels for the Christmas holidays.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...

Styrofoam is a versatile material for construction of film and theater sets. It can be used to build just about anything you can imagine. In order to shape and mold Styrofoam to the shapes and...

Turn inexpensive clipboards from office supply or dollar stores into personalized gifts or home decor items. Cover plain white, clear or brown clipboards with decorative paper, photos or an...

If you love to paint as I do, this is pretty much simple to paint. It comes out cute too. I made up my own pattern. As you can too.

Picture frames are the traditional choice for displaying photos, but many objects that started out life as one thing can easily be transformed into fabulous holders. Decorating a shabby chic decor...

Many of us have seen that signature scene in the film,"The Ten Commandments" when Moses brings down the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments written by the hand of God. This scene, taken...

Parade floats are a great way to advertise a business or organization while giving something back to the community. In order to make an impression, your float will need eye-catching, large props...

Bring more organization into your life. Bulletin boards can hold a wide variety of information. They are used to post to-do lists, pictures, goals and a vast array of other items. Bulletin boards...

Recycling burned out light bulbs by turning them into ornaments is a great way to introduce painting to people of all ages. Not only it is creative, but it is also fun rendering the bulb useful...

Bird feeders are available in a huge assortment of materials, colors, and sizes; some of the most attractive and long-lasting are made of metal. Over time, however, the material is exposed to...

A plain vase can seem drab with a simplistic pattern or dull color. You can bring a plain vase to life with just your imagination and some craft supplies. There are patterns and techniques that...

Creating stencils is a simple, easy project that can begin on a home computer. Stencils are made as a sheet of material---paper, cardboard, metal, plastic---that is then perforated with an image...

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...

One of the most challenging things to do in painting is mix skin tones. For example, Caucasian skin tones have many shades not only among different people, but under different lighting. Luckily,...

After being dissolved in water and applied in liquid form, Epsom salt or magnesium sulfate solidifies into crystalline deposits on surfaces such as glass when it dries. Given this fact, Epsom salt...

When you need an eye-catching rubber-stamped design for a handmade greeting card, scrapbook layout or home decor project, make your own stamps out of objects and materials you have on hand....

Centerpieces are used to decorate the table for a party or holiday dinner without distracting from the food. They can set a festive mood for the table. They are easy to make. Centerpiece should...

A painted cardboard rainbow instantly adds an undeniable splash of color when used as a backdrop or prop for a theatrical performance. It can also be implemented into a birthday party theme as an...

Recycling something that is no longer needed is a great way to keep excess garbage out of our landfills. While cleaning out basements, attics, closets and garages, look for the potential in every...

Gourds come in a variety of sizes and styles. Painting them is easy and fun for all ages. If you plan to paint a Martin gourd birdhouse, stick to white or very light hues of color. These birds are...

Hand made craft items make wonderful gifts. Recipients appreciate the extra time expended on the part of the giver as well as the thoughtfulness that such crafts reflect. Craft can cater to a...

Decoupaging is a fun craft to do because you can turn something old into something new while making it reflect your style. Great to do by yourself, with friends or even a great craft to do with kids.

Cookie sheets have come out of the kitchen and are being used in craft projects to create anything from scrapbook style magnetic message boards to beautifully painted holiday decorations. With a...

Many products are available in aerosol cans. These range from paints to pesticides, lubricants, cleaners and some polishers. Adhering to proper safety guidelines is crucial to preventing an...

You can purchase all kinds of stylish glassware in stores. You can find glassware to suit almost any theme, but, of course, decorated glassware will cost you. You can save money by purchasing...

Using antlers to make crafts is fun and creates a recycled use for them. The following two crafts make perfect decorations for a hunter's house and are also great gift ideas.

Create a decorative metal pail to hold a floral centerpiece, serve as a colorful container for a gift, or become an eye-catching home decor item to hold craft supplies, pens, trinkets, or keys....

Christmas craft projects can be a lot of fun, especially when you think outside the box and put old decorations to new uses, or come up with new ways to use ordinary items. Your easy Christmas...

Melamine is used on a variety of surfaces, from walls to furniture to plastic accents. Melamine is also used as a plastic additive, as it is fire retardant. Melamine paint was developed to coat...

Any good packrat has some old gift cards, credit cards, insurance cards, etc. they have been holding on to until they figured out something great to use them for. Well now the wait is over! Your...

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.

You can create party crafts for just about any theme or age group. Party crafts should be easy to make with a few materials, allow for conversation while they're being made, and let the guests go...

Artists, interior designers, and students find a creative color wheel very useful in their projects. Color wheels are a reference guide to create colors by mixing the three primary or adding black...

Diaper bags don't have to be drab and boring. Use fabric paint and iron-on pictures to decorate the bag. Any type of cloth bag will work. It doesn't have to be a technical diaper bag. A large...

While there are materials specifically designed for the use of oil paints, canvases and other professional grade surfaces can sometimes be unaffordable for students, or other aspiring artists or...

Styrofoam is used in many craft projects, ranging from costumes and plant displays to sculptures and theater sets. If you plan to paint your Styrofoam with regular paint, you will need to learn...

Decorating your house for Christmas is a way of creating a cheerful environment for the holiday season. You can make your own Christmas decorations for a personal touch, by using bisque ceramic....

Dressing up your garden year-round is simple to achieve with painted rocks. It's a fun, inexpensive family activity that's not very time-consuming. Use stones from your yard, garden, or even from...

Learning how to make a sun from Styrofoam is a time-honored tradition in many science classrooms. There are even special Styrofoam kits available that include everything you need to build a model...

Galvanized buckets can be useful items to have around. You can use them to collect eggs, put your food scraps in before transporting them to the compost pile, hold flower arrangements, and so much...

Leftover linoleum scraps make for perfect floor art. Paint a linoleum floor cloth for your kitchen, porch or any of your living spaces that would benefit from a gorgeous work of art on the floor....

Making crafts is a fun party activity, whether you're a child or an adult. These party craft ideas for fall can be used for any age. They're simple, relatively inexpensive, and useful projects...

A plain, inexpensive mirror can be easily transformed into a charming seashell mirror. Seashells that you have picked up on the beach can be used if you live near the shore. They can also be...

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...

If you've been planning a DIY project, you may have gotten to a part of the process where you need painted wood to complete your project. To make the project easier, you can use untempered...