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Art is a powerful teaching tool for small children. Through simple art projects, kids can learn the history and meaning of Thanksgiving. There are a variety of simple Thanksgiving-themed art...

Making your own wind instrument makes for a great family or group project. The flute is an obvious choice for your first try at one of these projects because of its simple and straight design....

Create homemade lawn ornaments from copper tubing, river rocks, crystal strands, and a bowling ball for yard art that you can be proud of. Whether you choose to recycle ceramics or build a crystal...

Looking for a fun activity to do in a short amount of time that both adults and kids enjoy? Painting rocks brings out an artistic side in everyone that’s fun for all ages. Not only is it...

A shakuhachi is a japanese wind instrument, much like a flute or recorder. Creating your own shakuhachi is a simple craft which can be created with just a quick stop off at a hardware store to...

Crafting instruments out of household items is a creative arts and crafts project. A simple design for an African drum provides a craft that anyone can complete, and also serves as an excellent...

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...

Designed to pop and fizz when submerged in water, bath fizzies are also known as bath bombs. Many store-bought fizzies are very expensive, but they are just as easy to make at home. Bath fizzies...

Candles that have been molded into the shapes of different foods can be used in a variety of decorating situations, such as trimming a holiday table or sprucing up a kitchen. There are a variety...

A wide variety of attractive glitter paints are available for purchase, but if you need a unique color, a specialized kind of paint or an unusually large amount, you may prefer to make your own....

Chinese lanterns are a stylish accent for any home, but purchasing them in stores can be surprisingly expensive. Contemporary paper lanterns sell online at nearly $40. Instead of wasting your...

Potpourri is a mixture of dried flower petals, aromatic herbs, oils and fixatives such as orris root, which preserve the fragrance of the plant materials. Making your own potpourri filled mason...

Candles can essentially be made out of any object which can hold a liquid. That includes wine bottles. A wine bottle adds a touch of elegance to any room it is in, and the flicker of the flame...

Wedding card boxes are popular because they give wedding guests a way to discreetly give cards to the couple wishing them a happy life together. There are many different ideas for wedding card...

Items made from diapers are always a hit at baby showers. A twist on this idea is a baby shower wreath made from diapers and other baby items. It's an unusual gift that is attractive yet useful...

Popcorn long has been a favorite food to snack on at home or at the movies, but maybe you're looking to do something with it other than snacking. If you and your artsy side would like to get some...

Traditional soap making requires dangerous and caustic chemicals and lots of time and practice. By contrast, melt-and-pour soap is made through an easy process in which you start with unscented...

Making your own soap is an excellent home improvement craft. In addition to the money you can save by creating your own soap and not having to spend money on store-bought bars, you can also decide...

Creating a balsa wood plane is a crafting project which has the enjoyable result of a fun toy which can be played with. While you can purchase kits with all of the parts already cut, you can also...

When the real material might be expensive or hard to find, creating a look-alike is a fun way to go. Faux items can be found everywhere, especially in fashion. Animal lovers prefer faux leather...

Ostriches lay the largest eggs of any bird in the world, and as relatives of dinosaurs, their eggs are very hard and tough. The porcelain-like shell is the perfect medium for a variety of...

Whether you're creating it for a school assignment, personal art project or public display, a diorama is a great way to get a tiny glimpse into another, imaginary world. There are as many...

Heat sealers are used to seal plastic-type materials around a gift basket to keep all of the contents inside of a basket. Without the sealed plastic, the items would easily fall out of the basket....

Chipboard is a type of card stock that is durable, reasonably priced and usable in a variety of craft projects. The material is easily cut and trimmed with an X-acto or hobby knife. Chipboard is...

Candles make great gifts and add a special touch and fragrance to any room. Making candles is not difficult, and the rewards are endless. Make candles as gifts for friends and family members, or...

Making a corncob pipe is a project that can end up being useful for a long time. There are several steps in the process, and failing to carry any segment of the process properly can result in a...

These unique doll faces are sure to be a hit. Children, parents and grandparents alike will be thrilled to have a doll with a loved ones face on it. Even simple rag dolls can be made into real...

It's so convenient to have your necklaces hanging on the wall, rather than jumbled up in a jewelry box. This necklace and bracelet holder can be made very quickly using card board. It's another...

Making your own soap is inexpensive and rewarding. It's also healthier because you don't need to add lye or other harsh chemicals found in store-bought soaps. However, soap with no lye will melt...

Creating your own sweatshirt designs can be challenging, but the results are well worth the effort. The challenge doesn't come into play when you are placing your designs onto a sweatshirt; that's...

Shadow puppetry originated in 13th century China. Puppets may be created with many elaborate details or simply in the outline of a character. They may be still or have moving parts. Shadow plays...

Red Devil Lye, also known as Lewis Red Devil Lye Drain Opener, was the trade name for a drain cleaner product sold by the manufacturer Reckitt-Benckiser. The product has been pulled from the...

Vegans are those who, through their diet and their lifestyle choices, avoid the use of animal products or by-products. To satisfy vegan requirements, you would primarily have to shop at a natural...

Designing your own pencil case is a fun way to express your creative self, while making something that is colorful, practical and useful. By using basic, ordinary craft items found in your home,...

After you have spent countless hours making a homemade hooked rug, you are faced with the question of how to bind the edges. The most basic method is to simply fold over the edging and stitch it...

Acrylic mirrors are a great choice for kids' lockers, young children's rooms, traveling or camping because they are less likely to break. Making your own acrylic mirror can be significantly less...

Jasper Johns is an American artist who is given credit for paving the way for such artistic categories as minimalism and pop art. Johns used simple objects like maps, flags and targets to...

The craft of making rag rugs has been around for a long time. In modern times, these type of rugs have been popping up in stores. However, most of these are made by machines, without the handmade...

Many of us associate making a hanging mobile with science class. After all, who wasn't forced to create a mobile version of the solar system? It may have seemed like work at the time, but hanging...

Making your own dish soap can turn an everyday item into something special that will help make a mundane task more enjoyable. We'll get you started with a simple recipe that makes a mild liquid...

Wire is a medium that is ideal for crafting, as it is strong yet highly flexible. Still, many crafters don't immediately think of wire when planning their next project. You can make many...

Stencils are invaluable for a variety of projects. You can make stencils in any size. Choose from cardboard, card stock or Mylar for stenciling material. Mylar is versatile as a stencil. It can...

Pom pom animals can be used for embellishments on crafted items, on handmade greeting cards, as floral arrangement inserts and as gift package decorations. Pom pom animals are easily made from...

Every year millions of Christians flock to church on Palm Sunday, celebrated as the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey. On the path in front of him, his followers are said to...

It's vital to have a wide variety of essential oils to create homemade perfume. Essential oils are natural scents extracted from plant sources, such as flowers, roots and bark. The strong oils...

Have you ever wondered how to dress up a plain wall without spending a lot of money? Make that light switch, or wall plug cover something special to look at. It can be as whimsical or plain as...

Sharpie, the popular permanent marker company, was founded in 1857, called Sanford, and sold ink and glue. In 1927, Norman Rockwell celebrated the company's 70th birthday with a painting whose...

Carving a wood pipe for smoking tobacco is a time-honored practice, done by people all over the world for centuries. The advantage of the modern age provides power tools, and these will...

The silk screen printing technique is used for many applications, both industrially and at home. The essential elements and printing methods are the same whether mechanized for rapid,...

Making your own soap is not as difficult as you may think. Once it's made, the added step of adding a personal touch like monograms or designs is a simple way to individualize your creation....