Other Craft Projects

Beads aren't just for jewelry making and can be used in any number of home décor projects, including beaded flower arrangements, ceiling fan chain embellishments, napkin rings and...

A homemade wire puzzle is easy and economical to make. You can make a wire puzzle from the wire hangers in your closet or you can dress it up by making it out of refined wire from the hardware...

Glass stones can add a decorative and colorful touch to wind chimes or mobiles, or can hang alone as garden accents. Hanging glass stones can be a challenge, however, unless you have the proper...

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...

Crafting with old newspapers is a wonderful way to create beautiful things by recycling. Make quirky newspaper flowers for a centerpiece, entryway arrangement or a single flower simply displayed...

Copper wire art projects can add whimsy, color and dimension to your garden landscape or home interior. Creating art projects from copper wire is not difficult; you only need an outline of the...

Art projects you can create with copper wire may be a canvas decorated with colorful abstract formations or 3-D shapes. You can also create art for your garden by shaping copper wire into...

Feather flowers were popular in Victorian times, when ladies crafted intricate displays of feathered flowers in glass domes. While the ingredients have changed (florist balls have long replaced...

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...

The mantra "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" not only describes a way help our planet but a call for creativity. By using a worn-out T-shirt for to make a garden statue, you save it from going to the...

When decorating for Christmas even the little things in your house can make a big difference. You do not need to spend a lot to get a great warm home look with these easy to make Christmas...

Button ponytail holders are an attractive accessory for girls of all ages. While these ponytail holders may seem complicated to make, the process is surprisingly simple. Once you learn the...

Copper garden butterflies add a touch of whimsy to your landscape. You can make these copper beauties with a few supplies from your local craft and hardware stores. Thin copper foil is available...

Design your own embellishments for handmade greeting cards, customize inexpensive home accessories and create festive holiday decorations with craft wire. Buy the colorful wire at jewelry making,...

A birdhouse is a not only a great craft idea, but a nice addition to any tree to increase birds to watch around your home. Birdhouses can be very complex to simple in design. One of the easiest...

Picture frames are one way that you can display your photos. The problem with picture frames is they take up quite a bit of room and can be quite costly. You can make your own picture holder, that...

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.

Homemade panty hose flowers are easy and inexpensive to make. Attach them to a package to adorn a present. Glue them to a pin and make a brooch, or to a headband to provide a vintage look for any...

Christmas trees are a common sight during the holiday season. Most Christmas trees are either freshly chopped evergreen trees or plastic versions of evergreen trees in various colors. According...

Accent a Victorian-style wedding with beautiful homemade silk flower kissing balls. These romantic silk flower creations add a touch of elegance to the festivities, and are a quick and easy...

The holidays are nearing and it is traditional to decorate your home with garlands. Upcycle your old bottle caps into a stunning hand made holiday decoration. This tutorial will explain how to...

Inspirational holiday creativity and artistic crafts are most fun when the days are short, and the weather changes. The beautiful colors in nature such as leaves are most tempting to save and...

Wire ribbon, sometimes referred to as French wire ribbon, is a versatile craft staple used to make bows and floral embellishments for wreaths, gift-wrapping and numerous craft projects. Wire...

Gift bows create a great first impression. They are an essential part of gift presentation. Elegantly formed and tied bows show you care about the recipient of the gift, and they go a long way in...

Sometimes called wine glass charms, beaded wine markers are stylish and practical accessories for anyone who likes to entertain. If you make them yourself with jewelry supplies from a craft or...

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....

Plants made from silk fabric are a great way to enjoy the convenience of artificial vegetation without the tackiness of commercially-made plastic plants. A homemade silk plant or set of silk...

Flowers have been created from many different mediums. Clay, tissue paper, fabric and nylon stockings are some of the materials that have been used to craft decorative flowers. Used as...

Gauntlets made of chain mail have been in use for many centuries. Constructed of small iron rings linked together to form a flexible mesh, garments made of mail are designed to withstand heavy...

Beaded glassware adds a designer touch to any table. You can create your own beaded glassware easily with colorful stones and wire from your local craft store. Even though the glassware is called...

A homemade mobile is an easy and inexpensive way to add a fun design element to a child's room, nursery or even the garden. Choose items for the mobile that reflect the child's interests, enhance...

Nylon butterflies and flowers are very popular in girls' rooms, nurseries and for any spring-themed room or party. While most people buy these premade, it's actually quite easy to make your own...

Candles add ambiance to any room, creating a peaceful and sometimes romantic atmosphere. You can make candle holders from a variety of objects, including wine glasses. Most wine glasses can hold...

Just about any type of serving piece can be spruced up with wire and beads from your craft stash. Although there are a few different ways to make these sparkling pieces, they all follow similar...

Beaded wind spinners are a unique craft project for you to complete with your child. It gives him something to occupy his time, and it gives you a new yard ornament to brag about to your...

Create a conversation starter for your next holiday meal or dinner party by designing a set of beaded serving spoons in colors that match your tableware, centerpieces or room décor. With a...

Gem wire trees make a lovely focus piece for a room. They add sparkle and color with an almost Japanese bonsai look to them. Kits are available, at hobby and craft stores and also online, for...

Decorate your windows, mantle, or doorways with a winter wonderland garland of glittery stars and snow. This old-fashioned design needs only a few simple materials and a little time to create a...

Sheet moss is a ground covering plant that is cultivated and sold as a floral or craft product. It grows in a carpet-like sheet, hence, the name "sheet moss." What is sold in stores is usually...

French beading, the art of creating beaded flowers, is thought to date back as far as the 15th century. The craft became extremely popular in France in the 1800, where it became known as "French...

Antique nails are iron rods that are cut and hammered into the shape of a nail. Until the early 1800s, nails came in only one size, and were always handmade. Nail making was the work of trained...

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...

Large paper-mache sculptures require strong skeletal structures to keep them from collapsing. If you want to create a large-scale, sturdy sculpture, chicken wire is one of the best foundation...

Window screen is a flexible and versatile crafting material. You can make a variety of different crafts, from a purse to holiday ornaments. It's simple to thread wire through the openings in the...

Making wall crosses out of beads and wire is a fun easy craft that makes attractive and home decor and meaningful gifts. These instructions are for a simple wire, beaded Latin wall cross. A Latin...

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...

Silk floral swags are beautiful decor fixtures for many home styles. They work wonderfully as decorations above doorways, windows and hutches. They can even be created as window covering options....

When working with wire ribbon, you simply have to remember that you don't have to pull as hard on the ribbon to keep it in place. The wire helps to keep your bow in the specific design that you...

Window screens are versatile craft material; you can make anything from painted art for your home to holiday decorations. Enhance your window screen craft projects with paint, wire, ribbon and...

Faux rocks can make beautiful decorative additions to your garden or landscaping. Making faux rocks can be an easier task than finding real rocks in the right size and shape. You won't have to...