Other Craft Projects

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...

Confetti soap is a type of soap that has shreds of colored soap pieces scattered through it. As you use the soap, the confetti pattern peeks through. Soap making can be a laborious process, but...

Plastic is a common material used in crafts and household repairs. To join two plastic sheets, the sheets can either be glued (preferably with a good epoxy) or fused together. If the actual...

A crazy quilt of mosaic china tile pieces mixed with small flat tiles on the exterior walls of bird houses is a fanciful site to behold. So fanciful that these wondrous bird houses have moved from...

Building a mosaic birdhouse is a wonderful craft project to do on your own or with kids. The real fun comes into play when it's time to decorate the wood bird house with a tile mosaic. Tiles can...

There is no need to throw away those old, dried-out or unwieldy slivers of soap. You can save them and consolidate them into a brand new bar. Re-purposing soap not only saves money but can give an...

It is no wonder Hansel and Gretel were in awe of the witch's gingerbread cottage. Bedecked with candy and chocolate, it must have seemed like a dream come true to the hungry, outcast children....

Grass fabric has been made around the world for many years. There are many different types of weaving to use, but plain weave is the simplest way to weave grass into fabric. First you must collect...

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...

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...

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...

Silver soldering, or hard soldering, as it is sometimes called, is the most durable soldering type and has the most number of practical uses. It is a process where two or more metal objects are...

Broken china is often discarded as useless. Yet pretty dishware and china pieces can be used as tesserae, or mosaic material, to create attractive new art. Tabletop mosaics are interesting and...

Displaying your photos is a great way to keep your memories close. Now, you can add to the experience by making your own standup picture frames to exhibit them. There is a frame style---the...

This is a neat idea for a boys room that happens to love hot wheels. Not really hard to do, just takes a little time.

Throughout history, wars have given spark to intense creative impulses in the soldiers who fight in them. These impulses took the form of therapeutic arts and crafts that both expressed the times...

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...

A princess halo garland is a cute and fun accessory to any princess costume. Buying one of these garlands at a store can be expensive, but making one of your own costs a mere fraction of that...

With winter quickly approaching, making a simple knotted fleece blanket is an easy to way to stay warm through all the cold months. Fleece blankets are simple and fun to make. No matter what age...

Making your own beaded serving pieces gives you control over the design and color choices. You can add as much or as little beading as fits the occasion. Use heavy, large beads for large parties...

Crayons are an entertainment staple in homes with small children. These much loved art supplies can quickly wear down or break. Rather than throwing all of your crayon pieces away, you can prepare...

Mylar is the trade name of a plastic film made by DuPont. The chemical properties of Mylar prevent many adhesives from working effectively. This can make it difficult to bond pieces of Mylar...

Decorate an unfinished wood cross with assorted bits of broken tile, colored glass pieces, sea shells or china. From bookmark-size crosses to large ones that can stand alone, these mosaic projects...

Windchimes are constructed to give you years of pleasure when hung outside. Their weather-resistant properties require little maintenance, but they aren't weatherproof. Chimes constructed from...

Although making a hanging teapot bird feeder requires some work, the result can make it worth the time and effort you will invest in this project. When using ceramic teapots, remember that the...

Unlike traditional gingerbread houses, these cute little graham cracker houses require no baking and they require little ingredients to make. They make great holiday centerpieces and they look...

Ceramic is used for many purposes, including pipes, floor tiles and kiln linings. Another popular use of ceramic is for making decorations and artwork. As with many types of decorative artwork,...

Creating a gift or a keepsake that your children can pass on to their own kids is as easy as making your own puzzle. Imagine a puzzle made from your favorite photo. Create large pieces for...

Wax beads are small balls of wax sold in bulk. When wax is in this form rather than large, solid shapes, it's easier to melt quickly and uniformly. Using just a microwave and some kitchen...

Sometimes breakage occurs to treasured ceramic items. They can be plates or a cherished figurine. You can repair these breaks yourself with easily obtainable materials. Using the proper care and...

Adhesive fabric spray creates a temporary bond between two pieces of fabric. The spray will eventually break down after being washed several times, but it can last for up to six months. One...

Create a charming stuffed elephant that will delight any child. Sew a family of elephants in different sizes and a variety of printed fabrics. These are perfect for a new baby, a grandchild's...

Create a sentimental and challenging gift for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day or the birthday of a friend, family member or teacher. Turn a favorite photo into a clever picture puzzle that the...

Gemstone rock soap is made from melt-and-pour soap base or what is referred to as "casting soap." This soap melts easily in the microwave and is poured into various molds and containers. For...

Get creative when using fabric pieces leftover from sewing projects to make a variety of crafts. These can include drawstring bags, aprons, wall hangings, stuffed toys, shopping bags, holiday...

Children and adults can create a variety of Halloween crafts using wood pieces, such as Popsicle sticks, unpainted wood cutouts, letters, dowels, and thin rectangle, oval and round pieces suitable...

No matter where or when a craft show is held, some crafts are always big sellers. Competition among these crafters can be fierce, but as long as you have quality work on display, you will surely...

Making your own wooden antique signs adds a primitive touch to your country décor. Create your antique wooden signs with scrap pieces of lumber. Use photographs of antique wooden signs to...

Celebrate a debt-free life by resurrecting cut up credit cards in creative, innovative art projects. Credit cards that have been closed, expired, or simply aren't going to be used can be sliced,...

Paracord is a strong and reliable cord, which can be used for a variety of tasks in a survival situation. One advantage to creating braided crafts out of paracord is that it enables you to carry a...

With a tiny bit of imagination and creativity, anything in your house or garage can be used in making colorful recycled art projects. Reusing common items in your house can teach kids how to be...

Recycled old quilts will be beautiful again when you re-make them as clothes, thoughtful gifts or even revised versions of themselves. You'll probably run out of quilts before you run out of...

Fimo is a colorful clay product that you can use to make small sculptures, jewelry or embellishments for almost any everyday item. While Fimo is relatively easy to use, it does require a certain...

Wooden crafts are easy to make with small pieces of scrap lumber. These wood scraps can be picked up for pennies at the local lumber yard. Many times the wood is offered for free. Recycle wood...

Rag dolls are something that can bring any grown woman back to her childhood. Most of us have memories of owning a rag doll at some time in our lives. Probably the most popular of rag dolls are...

Styrofoam is a popular material for sculpting initial maquettes for casting. It is also used for small sculptures, scale models or armatures to build onto. Its ability to adhere to itself and...

Update your front porch or outdoor space with a set of chain link chimes. This accessory is affordable and very durable. Hang them from your favorite shade tree and listen to the music they make...

Make a homemade puzzle for a personalized gift. Howcast.com has a great video tutorial. Draw as many pieces as desired, but keep the skill level of the receiver in mind. Thinner cardboard tends to...

Poster frames can be very expensive and sometimes you cannot find exactly what you are looking for. Instead of paying more than you want to and bringing home something that isn't exactly what you...

Ceramics are objects made of clay that is hardened by heat. The word ceramics can be traced back to keramos, the ancient Greek word that is translated to mean "pottery" or "potter." Clay forms...