Crafts

Feather flowers were popular in Victorian times, when ladies crafted intricate displays of feathered flowers in glass domes. While the ingredients have changed (florist balls have long replaced...

Picture frames are the traditional choice for displaying photos, but many objects that started out life as one thing can easily be transformed into fabulous holders. Decorating a shabby chic decor...

A tiara headband reproduces the appearance of a circlet tiara while fitting around the head from top to bottom. By making your own tiara headband, you can not only customize the design with your...

The mantra "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" not only describes a way help our planet but a call for creativity. By using a worn-out T-shirt for to make a garden statue, you save it from going to the...

When decorating for Christmas even the little things in your house can make a big difference. You do not need to spend a lot to get a great warm home look with these easy to make Christmas...

Button ponytail holders are an attractive accessory for girls of all ages. While these ponytail holders may seem complicated to make, the process is surprisingly simple. Once you learn the...

Copper garden butterflies add a touch of whimsy to your landscape. You can make these copper beauties with a few supplies from your local craft and hardware stores. Thin copper foil is available...

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,...

Gemstones once were possessed only by royalty and are steeped in folklore and magical meanings. Each stone represents its own magical properties, which are thought to bring those properties to the...

Combining semi-precious, precious, or tumbled and polished rocks with quality findings will ensure that the jewelry you make will be long-lasting and remain beautiful. Making jewelry from stones...

Metal pieces are important in the making of jewelry. The metal pieces usually found in jewelry are the clasps, which hold the necklace or bracelet together, and the chains and chain links that...

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...

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...

A birdhouse is a not only a great craft idea, but a nice addition to any tree to increase birds to watch around your home. Birdhouses can be very complex to simple in design. One of the easiest...

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...

Using antlers to make crafts is fun and creates a recycled use for them. The following two crafts make perfect decorations for a hunter's house and are also great gift ideas.

If you are looking for a craft the kids can help with, this homemade key holder might be for you. It's an easy do-it-yourself project for everyone to work on together. Let the kids paint and you...

Homemade panty hose flowers are easy and inexpensive to make. Attach them to a package to adorn a present. Glue them to a pin and make a brooch, or to a headband to provide a vintage look for any...

Christmas trees are a common sight during the holiday season. Most Christmas trees are either freshly chopped evergreen trees or plastic versions of evergreen trees in various colors. According...

Accent a Victorian-style wedding with beautiful homemade silk flower kissing balls. These romantic silk flower creations add a touch of elegance to the festivities, and are a quick and easy...

I wanted to find a wire anchor charm/pendant, but could not find one online. I decided to try to make one and this is what I came up with.

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...

Inspirational holiday creativity and artistic crafts are most fun when the days are short, and the weather changes. The beautiful colors in nature such as leaves are most tempting to save and...

Wire ribbon, sometimes referred to as French wire ribbon, is a versatile craft staple used to make bows and floral embellishments for wreaths, gift-wrapping and numerous craft projects. Wire...

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...

Christmas candles bring a soft light as they set on the branch of a Christmas tree. Here is a Christmas tree candle ornament made from beads that may not emanate their own light, but add their own...

Wire-sculpted jewelry is a new method of using wire to form jewelry. It is not soldered, glued or welded but instead hand-carved. Much of the jewelry is made using fourteen-karat gold or silver...

Summer paper flowers are colorful, light and easy to make. Paper flowers can be used to decorate a child's bedroom or to use along with streamers and other decorations to create a festive...

Sometimes called wine glass charms, beaded wine markers are stylish and practical accessories for anyone who likes to entertain. If you make them yourself with jewelry supplies from a craft or...

Foam panels are used to build the frameworks for many types of craft and art projects. The lightness and strength integral to the quality of the foam make it an ideal material for building forms....

Plants made from silk fabric are a great way to enjoy the convenience of artificial vegetation without the tackiness of commercially-made plastic plants. A homemade silk plant or set of silk...

Flowers have been created from many different mediums. Clay, tissue paper, fabric and nylon stockings are some of the materials that have been used to craft decorative flowers. Used as...

Wire wrap crystals are not only beautiful, they are energetically powerful, according to crystal healing advocates. In this alternative healing method, each crystal stone is considered to have...

The great thing about making wire sculpture bracelets is that you can get started with a minimal initial investment. Plus, the supplies are easy to carry around, so you can make bracelets...

A handmade beaded pendant can add style to any outfit. Mix handcrafted Venetian glass beads with Siam silver and Czech glass to dangle downward like falling leaves. The distinct design of the...

Sterling silver jewelry is considered fine jewelry. Dream catchers are popular design based on Native American culture. A dream catcher hung over a sleeping person is said to catch bad dreams in...

Gauntlets made of chain mail have been in use for many centuries. Constructed of small iron rings linked together to form a flexible mesh, garments made of mail are designed to withstand heavy...

Recycling is all the rage these days because of the economy. If you have ever walked around you local town you might of noticed that there is junk everywhere! Would it be great if you could turn...

Beaded glassware adds a designer touch to any table. You can create your own beaded glassware easily with colorful stones and wire from your local craft store. Even though the glassware is called...

A homemade mobile is an easy and inexpensive way to add a fun design element to a child's room, nursery or even the garden. Choose items for the mobile that reflect the child's interests, enhance...

Nylon butterflies and flowers are very popular in girls' rooms, nurseries and for any spring-themed room or party. While most people buy these premade, it's actually quite easy to make your own...

Crystals are transparent to semi-transparent and naturally formed in the Earth. It takes thousands of years for crystals to form. Many crystals are formed with windows at the tops and bottoms, and...

Jump rings are an integral part of many jewelry designs. Making your own jump rings can save you money and enable you to have exactly the right size finding for your jewelry design. This tutorial...

Although many jewelers purchase commercial findings, hand made pin backs add value to art jewelry. This tutorial will explain how to make your own pin back for inclusion in your art jewelry.

Nothing could be prettier than setting the table for a Holiday meal, using napkin rings that were hand crafted by you. They also make wonderful gifts and the choice of colors can be matched to any...

Candles add ambiance to any room, creating a peaceful and sometimes romantic atmosphere. You can make candle holders from a variety of objects, including wine glasses. Most wine glasses can hold...

Just about any type of serving piece can be spruced up with wire and beads from your craft stash. Although there are a few different ways to make these sparkling pieces, they all follow similar...

Jewelry artists making wire wrapped jewelry use a variety of wire in different metals and gauges when creating their hand made jewelry. After a while it can be difficult to determine the gauge of...

A wire jig is a great tool to use to make ear wires and when making a wire jewelry design that has a repeated pattern. While there are a number of very good commercial jewelry jigs on the market,...

Use vintage glass beads to make vintage necklaces. The jewelry will be one of kind and you'll be recycling broken or outdated pieces into something beautiful. Add one of kind vintage charms and...