Crafts

A plain vase can seem drab with a simplistic pattern or dull color. You can bring a plain vase to life with just your imagination and some craft supplies. There are patterns and techniques that...

Redecorating and repurposing a wall in your home or office can sound challenging and expensive, but with a few simple interior design tricks, you can give your space a brand-new look. Craft paper...

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,...

Styrofoam bowls are the perfect material for a craft project. They are often already in your kitchen cupboards and are easy to work with. The bowl shape adds dimension to a craft that would...

Hand made craft items make wonderful gifts. Recipients appreciate the extra time expended on the part of the giver as well as the thoughtfulness that such crafts reflect. Craft can cater to a...

Making paper coconut trees is a craft that is fun for kids and adults alike. Paper coconut trees are also essential decorations for any party with a tropical theme and can be used to accent table...

Building a house with shoeboxes is a fun craft. You can use the house for dolls you make or to create holiday scenes for decorations. Shoebox houses are also a great craft for an activity at a...

Resin is a plastic that is liquid when first mixed, then hardens into a permanent shell. Used often in jewelry-making and other crafts, it is available at most craft stores. Resin consists of the...

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...

Pumpkins, ghosts and bats inspire simple Halloween crafts for toddlers. Craft activities are a good way to encourage creativity in young children. Many artistic activities also allow toddlers to...

Pirates have been sailing the seven seas for centuries. Today, children are fascinated by them and are exposed to them in movies and television. There are many toys on the market that represent...

The Incas were a tribe native to South America that started out very small, but grew to an empire of over 12 million people. They called themselves the "Children of the Sun." In 1531, the Incas...

Christian crafts allow children to have fun while learning essential Bible truths. Pasting verses onto a mobile, for example, gives children an activity they enjoy, while reinforcing the lesson of...

You don't need to spend a lot of money to decorate for the holidays. Instead, use a little creativity and some scrap items you may have around the house. You can make some beautiful angel...

Making angel decorations out of wired ribbon is a fun holiday craft. Use angels to decorate gifts or hang them on your Christmas tree. They are popular items to sell at craft fairs, and because...

There are a million different ways to make a craft toy car. You can carve it from wood, blow it from glass, mold it from clay or weld it from metal. However, these methods can take years of...

You created a lovely setup for your craft display. Now you want to raise the height of the craft display table so that it is easier and more comfortable for your customers to view your goods....

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...

Nurses work hard to make sure that other people feel good. They put dedication and enthusiasm into their work, and they perform tasks that make other people cringe. To show your appreciation for a...

Babies seem to bring out the crafty side in people. Whether it is the thought of creating something with your own two hands in tribute to the creation of a new life or the desire to give a unique...

Beading has become a popular craft. Though beading generally requires a little money upfront, it isn't necessary to purchase lots of materials as you will probably only put together small...

Crochet doilies can be sold through local stores or online. Consignment and gift shops in your area may accept your doilies for sale, but you will find a much larger customer base for handmade...

Moms are busy with children, home lives, relationships, jobs... But moms need a creative outlet for themselves, to let off some steam and focus on stimulating their imagination. Crafts are a...

Anyone who works with crafts will agree that having a functional craft work desk with ample storage saves a lot of time and frustration and makes working on and completing a craft project that...

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...

Craft foam is a versatile and somewhat unusual craft supply whose many uses often go unexplored. If you've avoided experimenting with craft foam projects, it may be because you don't know the best...

Displaying your work at craft fairs can be a rewarding experience as an artist and as a business person. Many people pass through craft fairs looking for unique items. Hats offer a lot of...

Our experiences with loved ones can lead to wonderful memories that can be recorded in a variety of ways through scrapbooking. Craft paper can help to reconstruct those memories and enhance the...

Kids can do many craft projects with wood. Thanks to unfinished wood items available at your local craft store, no cutting is necessary. With wood craft projects, your kids will be able to create...

Learning how to make a sun from Styrofoam is a time-honored tradition in many science classrooms. There are even special Styrofoam kits available that include everything you need to build a model...

Craft sticks are inexpensive, versatile materials that can keep kids busy for hours on a rainy afternoon. They look like Popsicle sticks, and are available in different sizes and colors, from...

Sometimes in great design, it's the littlest details that make the biggest impact. This project is an example of one of those seemingly small decor details that adds a polished and custom touch....

Reusing old items is a great way to stretch your money. A simple way to accomplish this is by finding new uses for an item. For instance, that antique fishing lure collection you have had stored...

If you are seeking a free and unique way to display family photos, look no further than your garage. Old cardboard boxes can be trimmed and decorated to reflect your decorating style, turning...

Icicles make for natural and beautiful additions to trees and bushes during the cold winter months. These bead craft icicle ornaments made from clear/crystal beads capture the lights beautifully...

Making crafts is a fun party activity, whether you're a child or an adult. These party craft ideas for fall can be used for any age. They're simple, relatively inexpensive, and useful projects...

When it comes to making good money at craft fairs, having a good product may be the most important factor, but even a great product can go unnoticed and unsold if you don't take care to design...

Your children would love a new toy box, and you could also benefit from quality time in creating this new chest. You could also make it yourself for a special Christmas present.

How to recycle your crayons to help the environment. Crayons are being dumped in the landfills when they can be reused and turned into something else.They can either be used to color again, or...

Turn photographs into dimensional embellishments to adorn a table centerpiece, place cards or wall decorations for a holiday event or a special occasion with friends and family members. Whether...

Styrofoam art is a popular pastime in the world of crafting. The porous foam creates a versatile material that can be cut, shaped, covered and painted in a million different ways. However, working...

When framing a photograph, certificate or painting, the picture matting---the chipboard or decorative paper that surrounds the artwork inside the frame---can complement and enhance the look of the...

Turkey Popsicle stick puppets make a great Thanksgiving craft for kids. They can be used for a fun Thanksgiving table party favor or as a name place card for the individual table settings....

Tissue paper is one of the most versatile craft materials for kids and adults alike. Color bleeding is a fun project for even the littlest of kids. With just a few materials little ones can make a...

Summer is a wonderful time of year to spend much of the day playing outside. However, being outside doesn't mean that young children need to ignore craft time. There are infinite craft ideas for...

One way to recycle and save money is to turn your garbage into a craft project. When crafting with garbage, it gives testimony to the old cliché "one man's trash is another man's treasure."...

A paper dragon mask can be a good homemade Halloween or costume party mask or a fun dress-up item. No matter what it's used for, this paper-mache mask is an inexpensive and eco-friendly craft...

Native American shield crafts offer an excellent opportunity to learn about the art and culture of Native Americans while also enjoying the creative possibilities that this kind of project offers....

Decorating with stamps can be such a fun craft project. They can be used on anything from making your own gift wrapping paper, invitations or just making fun pictures. Buying decorative stamps can...

After doing craft shows and bazaars for over 25 years I'm frequently asked what my secret is for such great sales and loyal customers. In this article I will give you some ideas to make you...