Crafts

Musical flower pots are easy to make and can provide your child with hours of fun by striking a spoon or baton against them. Music is an important part of every child's life as it helps them to...

Making beaded bracelets using elastic cording is a fast and easy way to make beautifully unique bracelets to wear for any occasion. A benefit of elastic cording is the ease with which you can...

A macrame stitch is actually not a stitch but a hand-tied knot. Macrame involves tying a sequence of knots to form a decorative pattern. It is often used to make bracelets, key chains and...

Wooden beads are perfect for creating natural, rugged looking jewelry or key chains for men. Accessories made with natural materials such as hemp, shells and beads have become more popular with...

You can easily make your own ribbon hair ties with grosgrain, poly-blend or satin ribbons and an elastic hair tie. Embellish the strands of ribbon with colorful pearls for added dimension and...

Hair barrettes can be a fashionable part of your wardrobe. Purchasing barrettes to match specific clothing ensembles can get expensive, but you can easily craft your own hair barrettes with a few...

Cord braiding is a fun activity that can be used to create beautiful cord lanyards in a variety of colors. Once mastered, many knots can even be completed as second nature, while still carrying on...

Adjustable knots are extremely useful in craft projects, particularly in the making of necklaces and bracelets. They slide along the string that they are tied on without coming loose, making it...

Lanyards have served as useful accessories for centuries. According to Top Home 'n' Garden, lanyards made their first appearance in 1626 as a nautical device. Later, 19th century European soldiers...

From Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts, making your own neckerchief slide provides a fun way to make your uniform your own while providing a great project for your den or troop to work on. These slides...

Paracord, or 550 cord, was originally used in military parachutes. It is extremely strong and lightweight and lends itself well to braiding crafts. Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts alike can use paracord...

Paracord is a shorthand name for parachute cord. As it is used for parachute cords, and is trusted with lives as a result, it is extremely strong and reliable. For this reason, many...

The practice of tying ribbon into decorative bows or knots has existed in various cultures and disciplines since medieval times. Whether making festive garlands or adornments for gifts, ribbons...

Making lanyards is a standard craft taught at summer camp. Lanyards are easy to make and make ideal stocking stuffer type of gifts. They can be used to hold a key ring, cell phone, whistle or most...

Roses are symbols of love and remembrance. Learning how to make artificial roses will let you show loved ones how much you care. They last longer and are more economical then real roses, making...

According to an ancient Japanese tradition, he who folds one thousand paper cranes will make the gods happy. As the one thousandth paper crane is folded, the gods will grant the folder one wish....

Wrapping a bead loom is a first step to creating flat accessories such as bracelets, necklaces, chokers and belts. Once you've wrapped a loom, follow a pattern to weave intricate beaded tapestries...

You don't have to learn macrame to make a your own plant hanger. You can easily combine simple materials, such as twine or decorative cord, and techniques to create a decorative and useful plant...

Baby hats make sweet gifts for any bundle of joy. Knitting novices shy away from such "complicated" projects, leaning towards simple scarf patterns. A baby hat isn't difficult to make and will...

Peg looms are small, portable looms that are easy to use. They are typically a long piece of sturdy wood, with evenly spaced holes drilled into it. Each hole has a corresponding peg. Each peg has...

Many a child has wiled away the hours sorting through her grandma's button jar. Those same buttons, now antique and cherished, are collector's prizes. Aside from sewing monogrammed covered buttons...

Braiding paracord is a popular hobby for those who enjoy hiking, and those who enjoy camping. The paracord is a strong material, ideal for having with you in the woods as it can be used for...

Making your own beaded stretchy bracelets is a fun and easy way to express your creativity. It's also a good way to save money if you tend to spend a lot on jewelry. For the most part, this...

Wrapping a stick with paracord, or parachute cord, is one way to bring the rope with you when going into the wild that doesn't take up space in your pack. Paracord is strong and durable, which...

If you know how to tie a bow, you can learn to make hair bows for ponytails. The easiest way to create this adornment is to loop a ribbon around the ponytail and tie it in a bow. But this type of...

Making string bracelets is a popular hobby and a way to create gifts for your friends. Bracelets can be made from just about any kind of string, such as yarn or embroidery floss, and can be plain...

Eyelash yarn is a novelty yarn where one-inch wisps of fiber flow away from the main strand like eyelashes. Some brands have fly-always in two lengths for extra fluffiness. When knit or crocheted,...

Rexlace is a name brand craft material that is also known as lanyard or gimp. Rexlace can be used to make key chains, jewelry and other crafts. The craft is a series of weaving, knotting, or...

Adding tassels to any outfit or piece of decor takes your piece up to another decorative level. It can give an old piece of clothing a new look or add a simple decorative touch to a classic piece...

Macramé snowflakes make beautiful decorations not only for Christmas, but for the entire winter season. Try hanging them on the Christmas tree or from the ceiling. They make wonderful toppers...

The box knot is a basic style of lanyard braiding, which is often taught to those who are new to braiding lanyard, as it is a very easy knot to complete. While the knot itself is quite simple,...

Braiding with lanyard, a plastic string material, is a common activity at summer camps. It can be completed by young children and does not require heavy tools. The box is a simple knot, which...

A square lanyard knot is a component of the box style of lanyard braiding. Made using two different pieces of lanyard string, the technique makes a square-shaped knot which, when tied repeatedly,...

You can create beautiful and unique birdseed hangers to adorn your yard with very little investment, a few household items and some basic tools. If you have children, making a birdseed hanger is a...

Lanyard crafts involve braiding pieces of plastic string to create designs. While lanyard is the term for the final product, it is also used as a generic name for the plastic string being knotted....

An eyeglass chain is the easy solution to the never-ending problem of "Where did I put my glasses?" With an eyeglass chain the answer always will be around your neck. Involving little technical...

This guardian angel which is constructed of a few basic materials can be hung over a car or home mirror or any special place to watch and protect you or your loved ones and the angel can also be...

Basic jewelry making techniques include threading pearls onto a strand with knots separating them. This stringing method is most often used with pearls or more expensive jewelry components, as it...

Paracord, or parachute cord, is a versatile material used by many hikers or campers. The sturdy but lightweight nylon cord can be used for clotheslines, shoelaces, and tent ridges, as well as...

Creating a string bracelet is effortless; simple and delicate as a basic plait or more complicated with distinctive knotting techniques such as Chinese staircase. Materials include natural or dyed...

Ribbons add color and texture to many different craft projects. You can make hairbows, jewelry and purses from ribbon as well as use them as decorative embellishments for scrapbook pages, clothing...

Instead of wire or string, you should try useing cord for your next jewelry project. Thick cord is advantageous for single strand designs or for stringing larger beads and donut pendants. Thinner...

Plastic string, or gimp, is a great crafting tool that comes in a few different varieties. Most are either flat or round; some are stretchy. For this braiding project, start by using the flat...

Tulle roses are delicate, whimsical and romantic. They can be used in a variety of pieces from a silk bouquet to a table centerpiece. Tulle is a favorite material for wedding decor, and tulle...

Paracord is a strong, resilient cord material which many travelers like to take with them when going on a hike or camping in nature. The cord can be used for a variety of tasks, including hanging...

Capiz shell chandeliers add grace and style to any home décor. You can make any size capiz shell chandelier that you like with capiz shell beads and monofilament line. Capiz are mollusks that...

Rosettes are small ornamental designs worn as badges or used as decorations on clothing, bands or napkins. They can also be used to dress up windows and are easy to make at home.

Transform different sizes of ceramic or terra cotta pots into creative people designs. You can make people shapes from a single ceramic pot and a styrofoam ball, or from ceramic pots joined...

A great way to breathe new life into an existing wardrobe is to accessorize with eye-catching jewelry. Handmade beaded bangle bracelets are a great way to add color, sparkle and fun to a day or...

Rosettes are small, ornamental designs worn as badges or used as decorations on items such as clothing, bands and napkins. These ornaments also are used as prizes at the top of ribbons given for...