Other Craft Projects

One way around the dilemma of not being able to find a rug to match your décor is to weave your own rug on a loom. Loom weaving is both a practical and artistic craft, and it's very easy to...

The process of knotting rugs may be as old as weaving, according to Ethel Jane Beitler in her book, "Hooked and Knotted Rugs," because unlike weaving on a loom, which requires the use of a harness...

Before sending that wool sweater with the hole in the sleeve to the second-hand store, consider recycling it. The wool can be easily felted to make the fabric thick enough to use for a pot holder....

If your bathroom needs a makeover, but you don't want to spend lots of money on new decor, spend a weekend creating crafts for the bathroom. You can inexpensively create bath mats, hand towels...

The "God's Eye," or "Ojo de Dios," as it was originally called, originated in the tribe of the Huichol Indians in Jalisco, Mexico as a weaving craft. It was originally woven by the father of a...

Wind chimes are attractive and calming additions to the garden or front porch. Bamboo wind chimes add a natural touch with a soothing sound. They are an easy project to make at home and great for...

Latch hooking is a fun and easy craft that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. Lengths of yarn are folded over and pulled through the spaces in a rug base, and then a knot is created in...

For certain fibers, you don't need to buy an expensive dye to get your yarn or fabric to be the color that you want it. Just visit the food aisle of the grocery store and pick up food coloring....

Tapestry is a specific type of weaving in which the warp yarn is completely hidden and the color can change at any point, according to the Carol K. Russell in "The Tapestry Handbook." This allows...

Flower looms were quite popular in the 1960s and have become so again. These looms are easy to use to create basic or sophisticated flowers that can be embellished. Materials range from fine gauge...

If you want to learn to weave, the easiest way to get started is with a lap loom kit. These kits are readily available, fun to use and they include all the material you need to start weaving....

Lap weaving is a great introduction to weaving. The rectangular lap loom is small enough to use on a table or your lap.

Nothing in this world is more sacred than our ties to our family. Learning your ancestry is a way to reconnect with your family's history and distant relatives. A family tree can help in this...

Perhaps the best way to attract beautiful, colorful birds to your yard or garden is to maintain a steady supply of food for your feathered friends. While bird feeders are certainly one means of...

Candle making is a fun activity for adults and children alike. It allows you to be creative and use your imagination. It is a must try for everyone!

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...

If you have always wanted to learn how to weave, but are intimidated by the expense of large weaving looms, you don't have to worry any more. Using ideas from allfiberarts.com, you can make your...

If you like to work with crafts, here is the chance to make something cute that will fit on a wreath you are working on. It is a simple thing and after you are done, it will look so cute anywhere...

Latch hook crafts can be fun and rewarding. These crafts use yarn, a grid with a design or picture stamped on it, and a hook to make a floor or wall decoration. There are many kits with different...

Pom poms can be made into a topper for a hat, hanging accessories on winter wear or even small crafted animal bodies. Using yarn and scissors, you can make pom poms of any size in a few simple...

Latch hooking is a relaxing way of creating beautiful crafts with a thick pile. It's often used to create rugs, but can be used for pillows, wall hangings, and even clothing when fabric is used as...

In the fairy tale "Rumpelstiltskin," a young woman must spin straw into gold. Spinning silk is not that hard, but the results are equally fabulous. Silk fiber is available in many forms, but the...

If you enjoy working with yarn for knitting or crochet, perhaps you have considered making your own. While purchasing a spinning wheel might not be in your budget, you can make your own drop...

For latch hook enthusiasts, yarn comes in all colors and varieties. Most latch hook yarn comes pre-cut from the manufacturer; however, using this type of yarn can limit you to the specific colors...

Tassels are often worn on belly dancer costumes. They are fun and flirty and emphasize the dancer's movements. Making your own tassels can be an inexpensive way to customize a belly dance costume.

Clothespin dolls are fun and easy to make. Just as you can dress them nearly any way you want, you can give them nearly any hairstyle imaginable. You may want to create a doll that resembles a...

Stuffed animals have been known to serve as best friends, decorations and pillows. Our teddy bears are sometimes our longest-standing possession and are as much a part of our memories as the...

Wigs have had a long standing place in the history of entertainment and they represent one of the most important parts of any theatrical costume. Professional wigs can be costly, and costume store...

Tassels can be used to spruce up many items in your closet and around your home, such as drapes, scarves, shawls and so on. Tassels can be used to make plain, store-bought items more interesting,...

If you have spun wool by hand before you may be ready to try your hand at cotton, but be aware that cotton is a very different kind of fiber. Unlike wool, angora and other animal fibers, cotton...

String puppets are a fun craft project that can be done by both children and adults in a relatively short amount of time. Similar in design to the more traditional marionette, a string puppet can...

Baby angel crafts can be fun to create, especially around the holidays, for angel enthusiasts or as new-baby gifts. Whatever the occasion, adopting the right strategy for completing your angel...

Throughout history, dolls have been made inexpensively using materials found around the home. Everything from dried corncobs to nylon stockings have been utilized to create dolls. One way to...

Tassel dolls have been made for centuries because of their ease of construction and utilization of materials that are widely available. Dolls can be simple and folkish, or created from finer...

Plastic tubs left over from butter, whipped cream or other food can be used to make a variety of craft projects. Use them to make colorful baskets with your kids for Easter or any other occasion....

You can use many types of flowers and plants found in your garden to make dyes for fabric and yarn. Natural dyes are easy to make and you don't need any special equipment. A wide palette of dye...

Eyelash yarn is is composed of one thread with feathered protrusions radiating from the central core. It is considered a novelty yarn, and is usually made from synthetic fibers. Eyelash yarn can...

The very mention of rag dolls may make you think of primitive dolls made of scrap cloth that were cherished by pioneer girls, or it may make you think of your mother's own Raggedy Ann doll. This...

While there are numerous doll craft designs using a wide variety of materials, many of these techniques can be tricky or time-consuming. A basic rag doll, on the other hand, can be formed in mere...

Knitting wool has many applications for craft projects other than knitting and crochet. If you have some wool that is not suitable for a knitting project, consider using it for other types of...

Spinning wool fiber on a spinning wheel requires coordination as both hands and feet need to move independently of each other. Spinning involves twisting fiber in various thicknesses to create...

Pom poms are simple to make and don't require any special tools. Use a simple square of cardboard, a ball of yarn and a pair of scissors to make those adorable, fuzzy little decorations. Get the...

Phentex slippers are durable and long-lasting. The yarn in a Phentex slipper kit is made from olefin polypropylene. It is a strong fiber that has a different feel than most yarns. Phentex kits are...

Rug hooking pulls loops of yarn through a mesh backing to form a soft pile using a simple latch hook tool. By changing colors, geometric patterns or images can be created. The final appearance of...

Hand weaving produces art that can be both seen and felt, and beautiful, custom-made tapestries, along with wall hangings, furniture coverings and coverlets, can be created using basic weaving...

Handmade tassels can be the perfect complement to draperies in your home décor or as a replacement for bows to make your gift giving special. You can make handmade tassels easily and quickly...

Valentine's Day, while commonly thought to be a day to recognize the person that you love, can also be a day in which you recognize others. Troops who are serving far from home are often lonely at...

Adding yarn stitches to mixed media artwork is a versatile technique that can create many different effects. In general, yarn stitches add an element of texture to a mostly two-dimensional piece....

No doll is complete without a full head of hair. However, the idea of tediously applying each strand of yarn to a small cloth head may be daunting. Fear not, because this guide will instruct you...

Latch hooking has been a popular craft for years. Using the latch hooking technique, it is possible to make wall hangings, rugs and pillows to decorate and use in the home. There is 1 basic...