Other Craft Projects

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...

With the dawn of online shopping, the supplies needed for making your own custom knives are more readily available than ever. One of the most popular designs in custom knife making is a hidden...

Making metal signs with copper, aluminum or brass foil is a craft project that you can individualize for any type or style of signage. Look for rolls of 5 mil or 36-gauge foil at your local craft...

Toilet plungers are one of the most under-appreciated items in the average home. A toilet plunger performs the dirtiest jobs and is often left to languish, hidden away in a closet until a bathroom...

Wood chips are used in a number of meat smoking applications. The chips are dampened directly before use but should be stored dry to prevent rot. Solar drying of wood chips is a cost-effective and...

A copper address sign adds a vintage appeal to your home or business. You can make your own sign with copper foil, a wood plank and a few supplies from your local hardware store. Look for a roll...

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,...

Pipe windchimes are quick to make, fun to decorate with and soothing to hear. By making one yourself, you are the designer, the woodworker and the musician. Steel, aluminum or copper pipes all...

Why waste your money on a new calendar every year when you can make one that will last forever? Using materials you probably have around the house, you can complete this project without spending a...

Barn crafts are home décor objects that look like they were made in the country with rustic tools. Barn crafts are generally reflections of items that one would find on a farm. The items are...

Chanukah (also spelled Chanukkah, Hanukkah and Hannukah and known as the "festival of lights") is nearing and you and your kids want a craft project to get into the holiday spirit. This...

Woodburning is a fun craft that can be enjoyed by both children and adults alike. It is not hard to start. No special skills or equipment, other then a woodburner are required. You can start...

A wood panel makes a nice surface for a painting; you can use either oil or acrylic paints as the medium for your artwork. Don't forget that the wood surface has to be properly prepped before you...

Today with times getting harder to get by and our environment getting worse some people are turning to doing it them selves and recycling as much as possible. Recycling wood can often be a great...

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...

Wood bead looms help you create flat strips of woven beads for belts, headbands and other decorative or personal clothing items. Commercially available bead looms can be pricey, but you can build...

Create a personalized pick-me-up for bedroom or kitchen room decor by making your own letter plaques to spell out inspirational words or use as eye-catching monograms. Customize the look of the...

Charcoal is one of the world's earliest inventions---soon after learning to harness the power of fire, humans discovered that its blackened carbon byproducts can be molded and concentrated into a...

Though not an ubiquitous weapon as in older days, the longbow still exists among hobbyists for both hunting and target shooting. In recent years, a surge in popularity has led many individuals...

A simple weaving loom is surprisingly easy to construct, allowing you to try out weaving or introduce a beginner to this age-old craft easily and inexpensively. This type of loom is referred to as...

Bananas are a great fruit and rich in potassium. However, putting bananas in the refrigerator can turn them brown more quickly. Leaving bananas on the table or in a fruit bowl can bruise them very...

Making homemade picture frames is fun, easy and inexpensive. Using scrap wood and a few craft materials, you can create personal, decorative picture frames for all your family photographs. Anyone...

Vintage distressed decorative signs add a rustic charm to any room, especially complementing certain styles of decor, such as country or shabby chic. Decorative signs are not only good looking for...

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...

Exposed wooden beams can create a rustic atmosphere, but purchasing large wooden beams is expensive and installation is difficult due to the large size and weight of the beams. A less expensive...

Banana hangers are small devices that are used to hang a bunch of bananas from a hook. The hanger will keep bananas fresher for a longer period of time, and it will prevent the bruises and...

Shadow boxes are a creative way to display personal achievements, souvenirs or items relating to a subject that interests you. A shadow box is a display case, typically with a glass or...

You can make mobiles out of most anything, but the easiest materials to work with are paper, wood and foam. When constructing a mobile, pay attention to balancing points, particularly if you are...

Achieving a primitive country look when painting wood crafts depends to a large degree on the shades of paint selected along with a few finishing touches. Seek out colors that are more muted and...

Stenciling on wood is accessible to almost anyone and takes less talent than other art forms. Stencil a table top or other furniture to add interest to a room. With a few tips, you will find this...

The traditional form of puppetry in Japan is the Bunraku puppet, which is a large to life-sized puppet operated with controls by two puppeteers. Some Japanese puppeteers have been influenced by...

Fans of The Lord of the Rings, the popular books and movies, have a chance to recreate J.R.R. Tolkien's world by making jewelry, clothes and weapons modeled on those described in the books and...

You can create simple wood yard crafts as decorative and useful accessories for your yard or garden. With a little imagination and minimum building skills you can make a birdhouse for your...

While many design shows focus on sleek, modern design, country style décor is a popular theme in many homes. The folksy, homey look combines classic Americana, along with essences of farm...

Wood cross crafts make perfect projects for youth groups, Sunday school classes or bored children looking for something to do on a dull day. The cross is a religious symbol for Christians that...

Wood thread spools are excellent craft material for creating a wide variety of useful items. Wood thread spools come in many sizes and can be painted and stained. Because they are wood, they glue...

Wooden wick candles are a popular new addition to the candle-making world, for both candle makers and those buying commercially produced candles. These candles use a wooden wick instead of the...

Rainsticks are musical instruments that were used in ancient times. They were named after the sound that they make that resembles the sound of rain. Rainsticks have been used in ceremonies to...

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...

Native American-style drums have not only their own unique style but also their own unique sound. No other instrument has the same qualities as these drums. Quality, handmade drums are available...

Primitive wood crafts are widely available at many craft fairs nationwide. Their simple style and tribute to country living make them easily identifiable. These crafts are also fairly easy to create.

Craft projects are a fun way to pass time. You can use your materials to create seasonal projects that can be used for decorations or as hostess gifts for holiday parties. Snowman crafts are a...

This project comes with a basic template for the Haunted House. My Haunted House stands approximately 11" tall and makes a great mantal display, centerpiece or all around Halloween...

Wind chimes can help you relax with their music when the wind blows. Wind chimes can be purchased from any craft or home improvement store, but if you want something that is completely yours, you...

Linoleum is a common material used in block printing. Designs are carved into the linoleum's surface, which is then coated in ink and pressed onto paper or another material to create a relief...

The ability to create their own stamps opens up creative possibilities for stamp artists. No longer limited to the stamps they can find on the store shelves, they can either make their own...

Many craft projects can be made with vinyl lettering. Using vinyl lettering creates a cleaner look than drawing or painting lettering by hand. Vinyl lettering also gives you flexibility over...

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...

Frames are meant to protect your valuable documents, such as family photos, certificates or paintings. Most frames are mounted with glass so they not only support the picture, but keep the picture...

Old barn wood is ideal for craft projects. If you have an old barn that's falling apart, or know where you can find barn wood, you can make use of the wood scraps to create country crafts of all...