Crafts

Creating a nice fluffy chef hat is simple and fun. Kids love to create them, and it’s a safe and inexpensive craft project that doesn’t take much time from start to finish. Best of all, you...

The invention of paper figures is nearly as old as paper itself. According to Women of Texas at the University of Texas, "Japanese paper figures date back as early as 900 A.D." The first printed...

Marshmallows roasting over the crackling fire. . .the sound of the wind ruffling the trees. . .the smell of untouched nature. Give your children a pre-camping lesson and relive the joys of camping...

Greeting cards are an excellent way to keep in touch, mark the holidays, or send some good cheer to your friends, family and colleagues. Greeting cards are also very expensive. However, with just...

Patterns are used in a variety of arts and crafts. They act as a template for creating shapes out of materials such as fabric or clay. Each material requires a pattern made from a different...

As the world gets smaller, it sometimes seems like it's also getting colder. Etiquette and other niceties get lost in our endless rush to do more. Writing letters on personalized stationery is a...

Whether you keep a personal journal to use as a diary, sketch designs for art projects or record memories and milestones of your family's history, create your own book using an inexpensive...

A tissue-paper parasol is an elegant and practical accessory for an outdoor wedding or other party, or as a home accent. Inexpensive paper parasols are widely available from specialty retailers,...

This is a quick and easy craft that is fun to do with the kids. After they are made these can be sent out as inexpensive Christmas cards or placed around the house as decorations.

Nearly every kid growing up learns some origami, though he or she might not know it as such. The blow-up box that looks like a cube, the fortune teller with messages written beneath the folds, and...

Making Thanksgiving pilgrim hats can be a lot of fun for the whole family. This can be done with newspaper, regular paper, or old magazines. A little silly, but a whole lot of fun too. We even...

Building and flying paper airplanes will bring a smile to kids and kids-at-heart. Making paper airplanes is also a great teaching tool in schools, enabling students to learn about aerodynamics....

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 beautiful borders to use in your scrapbook pages, on cards or just to decorate a simple photograph. Decorative paper borders add a finished touch to your craft projects without the need for...

Origami paper T-shirts have become one of the more common origami motifs to create. You can showcase art or graphics on your paper T-shirt by folding your paper with the art or graphic facing out....

Binders and folders use rings and fasteners of standard lengths, and electric and manual paper punch devices are available at office supply stores. Other types of paper punches are decorative;...

Construction paper spheres can serve as an entertaining craft for adults or kids, a charming holiday ornament or decoration, or even a teaching tool. Help kids understand the geometry of a sphere...

If you make your own scrapbooking pages, vinyl designs, wall stencils or greeting cards, then the Cricut Expression is the perfect machine for you. The Provo cutting machine uses specially...

Rain sticks are musical instruments that originated in South America. Traditional rain sticks are made from hollow tubes of dried cactus in which the cactus thorns have been pushed to the inside....

Exterior signs serve as decorations that can display the name (usually surname) of the residents of the home upon which they hang. These are often found on cottages, which can become even cozier...

Making Bible scrolls as a craft is an excellent idea for a Sunday school lesson, or for any children's activity. Making the scrolls is not terribly difficult, and can be fun for kids and adults...

Whether it is a rainy summer day or a chilly winter's night, having a bevy of children's crafts available can stave off the first strains of "I'm bored." These flutes will transform your child...

Glaze coating added to paper beads improves the durability of the bead. Add a glaze coating to give your finished paper beads a glossy appearance that will compliment your beading project. Use...

Create your own personalized bookmarks using free downloads found on the Internet. Free templates are available to allow you to create your own bookmarks on your home computer, or use Internet...

Thanksgiving season is back again and so is the time of fellowship, fun, and warm greetings. But how can you share your love and appreciation for that special someone without a greeting card?...

Have you ever seen an unfinished wooden box, fruit crate, or tray, and wished that you could just design something on the computer and transfer it over? There are several ways that you can do this...

Thanksgiving season is back again and so is the time of fellowship, fun, and warm greetings. But how can you share your love and appreciation for that special someone without a greeting card?...

Paper craft is a hobby that has been around since the Japanese worked with origami. A knowledge of basic shapes is important, such as a triangle or parallelogram. An eight-sided star can also...

Make your own cards with construction paper as a family project with children. Use construction-paper cards as a homemade alternative for store bought cards. Customize your construction-paper...

A photo plate can be a unique gift for a friend or family member, or an unusual souvenir for a particularly fantastic vacation.

When you need an eye-catching rubber-stamped design for a handmade greeting card, scrapbook layout or home decor project, make your own stamps out of objects and materials you have on hand....

Any scrapbooker knows that hole punches are an invaluable resource. Whether you have a three-hole punch that you use to organize your pages, a single-hole punch or several dozen decorative punches...

Manuscript vellum has historic uses as well as modern applications. While the manufacturing materials have changed from using the stretched and dried hide of mammals to using cotton fibers, the...

There are several ways to paint with food coloring. Face, body and finger paints can all be made using food coloring. Use cold cream, cornstarch, water and food coloring to make face and body...

Wooden signs are extremely popular as interior and exterior decorations, and they make innovative gifts. Numerous types of wooden signs are available in stores, but you can easily make them at...

Decorative scrapbook paper can be used for all sorts of crafts besides scrapbooks. One versatile and simple item that you can make with a piece of scrapbook paper is a folded cone-shaped holder....

There are many ways to make masks for children either for costumes or just for fun. Making masks is a fun arts and crafts project that you can enjoy with children or students. Paper bag and...

Kids love blowing bubbles, and kids love making art projects. Imagine how much fun they can have with an activity that combines these two loves! Making bubble prints on paper is a fun, easy, and...

Creating your own personal stationary is very easy. There are a number of software programs you can use to help you. It contains many good templates ranging from labels to calendars. You can...

Creating custom balloons is a fun activity to complete with your kids on birthdays, holidays or on a rainy afternoon when your family needs something fun to do. You can take a plain balloon and...

Printed t-shirts have been popular for years. Many people already know that you can purchase iron-on transfers to place designs on plain shirts, bags, hats and many other cloth items. Usually, by...

Adhesive letters can be used for a variety of purposes. You may want to make some super-sized ones in a decorative font to decorate your walls. You may need adhesive letters for a business project...

A logbook can be used for recording information such as vacation trips and nature journals. You can make this logbook at home and personalize it however you like.

Decorating a car with tissue paper and flowers can work for many different occasions, such as weddings, parades and birthdays. However, doing the actual decorating requires careful, quality work....

An origami dog is a good craft for children and is easy and inexpensive to make. Show the kids that you can turn a piece of paper into a dog, then teach them how to do it themselves. Leave them...

Scrapbookers, other paper crafters and those who sew sometimes use rosettes to embellish their projects. Rosettes made of both fabric and paper can be purchased at craft stores. However, to have...

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...

Part of many childhood toy collections includes little plastic army men. Taking a cue from paper doll makers, paper army men and women can be done with relative ease.

Make a delightful craft with your children, and give them a science lesson at the same time by making a construction paper caterpillar. Children as young as five can construct this craft project,...

Why waste your money on a new calendar every year when you can make one that will last forever? Using materials you probably have around the house, you can complete this project without spending a...