Crafts

Scale modeling is a hobby enjoyed by millions the world over. Models have been built that depict vehicles of every sort, from planes and trains to automobiles. Especially prevalent in the scale...

The culture of Native American tribes is rich and varied and you can learn to appreciate and understand this diversity through easy Native American Indian crafts. Making dream catchers, beading...

One of the most important floral arrangements for a wedding day is the bridal bouquet. Using a simple technique, any bride and her bridal party can create a professional looking bouquet wrapped...

Loom knitting is easy on the hands, quick to learn and offers a fairly fast end result. You may find, however, that there are not that many loom knitting patterns available or that you...

If you need to mark a parking lot for any facility you have the option of hiring a professional that may or may not be worth the cost, or you can create a simple parking lot stencil yourself with...

Glossy ceramic pots filled with lush and healthy plants can brighten up any room, patio or balcony. You can decorate ceramic planters from scratch to get the exact look you want, but that doesn't...

Organizing objects within your home may mean creating decorative spaces with simple items such as wooden crates or making containers to hold your craft supplies from an old shoe box. You can...

It may be quicker and more convenient to buy invitations for your pool party, but making homemade pool party cards provides an added personal touch to each invitation that you don't get with...

A simple dishtowel has a lot of potential when it comes to crafting. Dishtowels are already perfectly cut and the edges are already sewn. This reduces the amount of time you spend cutting and...

You can adjust a cardboard box car to fit any sized cardboard box. Kids can do this project by themselves or in groups. Teachers can fit this project to fit most lessons such as discussing the...

Children and adults alike enjoy beading. Animal beading is especially fun. Beading kits have all the necessary materials to make a project and include step-by-step instructions on how to assemble...

A round table with an appropriate tablecloth is a beautiful accent piece that adds warmth and color to any room. Depending on what you like, you can make a small piece to just cover the top of the...

Foam board is a special mounting board used for mounting graphics of all kinds, including photos. Foam board is rigid, which enables easy mounting, yet it is lightweight enough to cut and laminate...

A cowboy hat can give you a look which stands out. However to properly maintain your cowboy hats, you will need more than a basic hat rack. A specially designed rack will ensure that your hat has...

A mosaic is a piece of art made from a collection of decorative tiles or pieces of broken pottery grouted to an ordinary surface. It's especially good for adding decorative touches to plain items,...

Standard scissors are long, sharp and pointy---a disaster waiting to happen if kids get their hands on them. Safety scissors are the solution and are in widespread use by young children in...

Picture frames filled with photos of family and friends are an inexpensive way to add a personal touch to your decor. But don't stop there! Picture frames are also a great base for many craft...

Decorative jars filled with a variety of items are a fun way to add charm to a home. Whether it is buttons, spices or cotton balls, keeping small items in jars is innovative decorating at its...

It is a cold, rainy day and your children are impatient and bored with their old toys. What is a fun activity that is easy to make and can be cleaned up quickly? Window paint. This is the perfect...

Few people, if any, have seen the tooth fairy. Therefore, creativity abounds in the individual approach to constructing a "tooth fairy" costume. At our home, fairies always have wings and wear a...

Painting models is an enjoyable hobby for all ages. Using a variety of paint colors and types, you can bring models to life, through a combination of skill, artistry and attention to detail. You...

Give your outdoor living space a makeover with furniture cushions you can make yourself. If you can sew a straight seam, you can make your outdoor furniture more comfortable. Select materials...

Making curtains for your home allows you to choose from a large array of fabrics and styles. You will be able to create a custom look for any room without the expense of hiring an interior...

Paper model buildings are an easy to create alternative to expensive resin building models. These buildings are available in a variety of scales, from larger 1:24 sized for dollhouses, to smaller...

Create a buzz by making airplane crafts out of candy. Be creative and make airplane ornaments using a few of your favorite candies. This fun activity is one that works well with kids. They not...

Scale modeling can create a few problems as modelers attempt to get a model just right. This is especially true for those involved in modeling remote-controlled vehicles that are expected to...

Making a realistic looking polymer clay doll is hard, and it takes many hours of practice to get it right. It will be easier if you watch videos made by a pro, but it isn't necessary. Many people...

Knowing how to make emergency lighting glow sticks will help you to be prepared for a power outage or use as a fun night time toy for kids on Halloween, 4th of July, Memorial Day or Labor Day. ...

Knowing how to make your own homemade glow sticks will help you save money while your kids have tons of fun. Kids love glow sticks for Halloween, 4th of July and other late night holidays. Make...

A clamp fastened pine wreath is a simple and quick way to making your holidays a little brighter. This is the most popular method for making Christmas wreaths as you can assemble them quickly for...

A beautiful hand tied wreath is a smiling warm welcome to your home during the holiday season. But these beautiful wreaths can be quite expensive, here’s how to make one yourself.

Scrapbooking first started in the 16th century and is a very popular hobby today. If you decide to start scrapbooking you are joining some very famous scrapbookers such as Mark Twain, Queen...

Slumping wine, beer and other bottles has become a popular way to turn trash into interesting trays. This tutorial will explain how to slump glass bottles in a glass fusing kiln.

There are wooden, aluminum and plastic needles. There are long needles, short needles, double pointed and round circular needles. The project will determine what size and length needles you will...

You love to fuse glass and have experimented with the colour de verre reusable casting molds. Now you want to expand your skills and make your own custom reusable casting molds. This tutorial will...

Just in time for Halloween, you can make your own creepy, cadaverous life-sized skull to display for friends and foes alike, thanks to instructions from Ravensblight.com. The Web site offers...

Dichroic glass is beautiful. You can customize dichroic glass by etching your own designs. This tutorial will explain how to etch dichroic glass so that you can use it in your kiln fired, fused...

Brass, copper, sterling silver and gold sheet metal all come in a variety of gauges. Choosing the correct gauge metal can have a significant impact on the success of your jewelry design. This...

Files are used as the second step of cutting a design out of sheet metal. Once the piece is sawed, the artist must refine the quality of the cut line. This tutorial will explain how to use a file...

Bridal tiaras have become very popular. You can make your wedding even more special by making your own bridal tiara. This tutorial will explain how to make a bridal tiara to use in your own...

Have you ever wanted to make your own soap? Are you crafty or just want to try something different? Here is a way to make your own soap and even include the smells that you would like to have...

When you're ready to start knitting you'll want some accessories, all of which can be found at your local knitting store, on line or in thrift stores.

Hi Moms! Stop worrying about the expenses on school supplies. You can minimize your spendings on stationery by following the very simple steps.

Sometimes dealers give natural stones names that make the stone seem like it is more valuable than it is. This tutorial will help you identify misleading names for topaz.

I saw a knitting pattern for something similar and thought I'd try my hand at crocheting one. You're toilet paper never has to be naked again! You will need to have basic knowlege and...

Do you want to make custom clasps for your beaded jewelry? This tutorial will explain how to make a fancy, custom "S" clasp out of PMC, Art Clay or any other fine silver based metal clay.

Swarovski Crystals glued to your fabric will add that special sparkle. Gluing crystals or rhinestones can be very simple. Follow these simple steps and your Swarovski Crystals will be attached...

Creating color on your handcrafted jewelry, handmade earrings and handmade bracelets is easily acheived with the use of Liver of sulfur. This wondrous chemical compound oxidizes many different...

Footstools can serve as mini stepladders to help you reach objects on high shelves or to help children access the sink. They make excellent footrests or extra seats when company comes. You can...

You can add a little pizazz to your flip-flops by crocheting with beads around the bands that hold the sandals on your feet. A colorful novelty yarn with pretty fly-aways or ribbon mixed in will...