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Whether you're dressing up for Halloween or a Hawaiian-themed party, here are instructions for making a grass skirt using basic craft materials.
Ever wonder how to create your own magnets? Either for fun, to collect them or sell them, creating magnets is easy and fun at Zazzle.
Is your child off to a fancy dress party? Are you a Disney fan? Maybe you just felt left out on a recent trip to Disney World because you weren't wearing a pair of ears. Well now you can make your...
Like to have throw pillows but they get dirty so quick? Make them with washcloths then you can throw them in the washer and dryer.
Have you been dying to try your hand at gum paste (sugar) flowers but are unsure where/how to begin? Well, calla lilies are probably one of the easiest sugar flowers to make so they're a great...
There is a certain thrill that comes from cutting up your own credit cards. It may be difficult, but especially if you have multiple credit cards, the decision to cut up your credit cards is...
Specialty shops dry mount photos for display in homes and businesses, but it can be very expensive. You can dry mount your own photos for gifts or for display in your home and save the money.
These sites offer a wide array of kits for children and adults, including holiday, toy, electronic, basket and Native American kits.
Torch cutting is combining two gases in order to readily oxidize steel. The two gases are acetylene and oxygen. The oxygen must have a purity rate of 99.5 percent. Other metals such as copper and...
Gourd rattles, one of the first percussion instruments, have been used by native cultures since ancient times. Tribes in Africa, Europe and the Americas created beautiful rattles adorned with...
Making a bracelet out of embroidery thread is an easy craft that can be used to create a very attractive and bright bracelet. Also known as friendship bracelets, a thread bracelet consists of...
Felt flowers can be used to decorate anything from Easter baskets to curtains to tote bags. These easy felt flowers are simple enough that they are a great project for adults and children to work...
Next time you need a rainy day activity for the kids, teach them how to make their own kazoos. It's simple enough for children of any age to do. Sure, the end result may be a bit noisy, but if the...
Decorative soaps are a fun and easy way to complement a bathroom theme and express your personality. The following recipe uses soap molds that make bars with raised images. The bar, with the...
Crafts that recycle old containers are an excellent way to conserve both resources and money while creating something beautiful and useful. Baby food jars provide unique opportunities for craft...
Satin fabric is tightly woven, with a very flat and smooth surface. The weaving method produces a lustrous finish. The face of the cloth is covered with the warp yarn, and no filling lines are...
Endless ways exist to make Pokémon ball crafts. Children can assemble their own from beads, foam, golf balls and virtually anything round. A little imagination can be used to make these...
Soap making is a complex and challenging but, ultimately, rewarding. Many soap making ingredients are available at your local grocery store or wholesale from online retailers like Brambleberry....
Yarn dolls are inexpensive and simple to make, yet the finished dolls are adorable and fun to play with. Children will not only enjoy playing with these traditional yarn dolls, but they can also...
Crafts are always a hit with children, whether they are at a party, in a classroom or looking for something to do on any given afternoon. Nautical crafts are great for using little treasures...
Bird seed wreaths make great Christmas gifts or decorations for outdoor trees. They also will attract birds for your viewing pleasure, and provide sustenance for our feathered friends. Over 100...
Flower hair pins are an easy and inexpensive way to add style to your hair. Use floral hair clips to secure long hair out of your face or to add a feminine touch to short styles. Make dainty...
All silk screening, whether it be in a professional printing shop or done as a do-it-yourself hobby, follows the same basic steps. A fine, taut screen is made into a sort of stencil by filling in...
Marionettes can range from simple to complicated, depending on your level of skill with building and manipulating these stringed puppets. To make and manipulate a marionette at home, you can use...
After your successful deer hunt, you now have your prized rack of antlers and you are not sure what to do with them. Whether your spouse refuses to let you hang "Bambi's" head on the living room...
Pictures are wonderful around your home to show off your family and friends. Picture frames can hold other items, too, such as sentimental objects and art. Finding frames for custom artwork is...
Kites are not only a fun outdoor activity for adults and children alike, but they can also be quite beautiful. Whether you like kites because they remind you of warm sunny weather or because of...
Palm Sunday is a day of remembrance and celebration for Christians worldwide. It is the day when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey and the Israelites waved palm branches in the air to signify...
Making your own hair bows can be a bit labor-intensive, but if you are doing it to match a certain outfit, such as a bridesmaid dress, it may be worth the effort to look your best. To make a basic...
Beeswax candles are inexpensive and easy to make. They can be made by children or adults and given as gifts. Beeswax candles are made from renewable resources that are naturally replenished, so...
One festive way to welcome the coming of spring is to adorn your front entrance with seasonal décor. A cheerful, floral wreath hung on the door welcomes guests to your home and demonstrates a...
Americana style is commonly combined with country decor. Incorporate some red, white and blue paint, or stars and stripes, and any country craft will be transformed into an Americana showpiece.
So you have a bridal shower party or a wedding to go to and need a unique gift ... here is a great idea and it will be the BEST GIFT the couple receive! They will be amazed with your crafty talent!
This is tough at first, but you will get the hang of it. This is a great project perhaps for parents and children to do together. Otherwise, it is a great classroom project for older children. It...
Are you looking for that special gift for the baby shower. Well here it is. The cake that is made with baby needs in mind and will be the talk of the party!
Potholder weaving is an easy and enjoyable pastime. And best of all, you will have an original, handmade item for yourself or as a gift in a very short amount of time. Once you get started, you...
Can "koozies" are sleeves, usually made of neoprene or foam rubber, in which canned beverages are inserted to keep the liquid insulated from the warmth of your hand. These can be purchased...
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...
Matting your photographs or artwork is an excellent way to set them off visually and to protect them from sticking to the glass once framed. If you sell your work, people are much more likely to...
The French are known for their romance. Paris is one of the most romantic cities in the world. This Valentine's day, consider French Valentine craft projects for you or your child's handmade...
Most kids love the country and doing crafts, so it only makes sense to combine the two for a fun and creative time. Country crafts are great for kids because many are simple to do and they are...
The beadwork created by talented American Indian artisans centuries ago, and which continues today, can be breathtaking in its intricacy. The basics of loom bead weaving are easy to grasp, though,...
Measuring tapes are sewing room classics and necessities. With these miniature measuring tape crafts you can show off your skills and your sense of fun. Make fashion accessories from classic...
The country is a crafter's paradise. Country crafts are all about being practical and using what you have available. Nature provides a veritable smorgasbord of free supplies and materials for crafts.
Mosaic tiles make beautiful coasters, trivets or pieces of artwork for display. Create your own mosaics quite simply by incorporating a few arts and crafts supplies into your artistic flair....
The country is a glorious place in the fall, when nature is full and bountiful, the world is fragrant and bursting with color. It is an opportune time for crafters to take advantage of everything...
Mask making is an art that may date as far back as 20,000 years. Masks have been used in religion, the arts and for entertainment purposes throughout the world. Materials and styles may have...
The ancient art of sand casting is still one of the least expensive and easiest ways to form metal into decorative and useful objects. While a variety of metals can be sand casted, including...
If you love to make your own crafts, sea shells are great to use for projects. They can be purchased inexpensively, or can be found in coastal areas. They are beautiful, durable, come in a variety...
Flip-flops are casual shoes worn in warm weather like summer. These open shoes have a thong that fits between two toes. Flip-flops can be made out of a variety of mediums. Some of those are foam,...