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Pom pom animals are a fun and easy craft for school age kids. Try this craft at your next group gathering, birthday party, or just for fun! Once you show your kids how to make these, they will...
This is a super simple and easy blanket to make that is super soft and cozy. A great project for a beginner or experienced sewer and a wonderful baby gift!
Make these very inexpensive treat containers for elementary classroom Halloween parties. They are fun for Fall Harvest and other fall parties too. Save money and have fun making these child...
Christmas is a special time of year and everyone loves decorating. Snowflake ornaments for the Christmas tree are beautiful and add a touch of glimmer to the tree. The snowflake ornaments are easy...
Oh what fun it is to wear a custom varsity letterman jacket. Students can letter not only in sports but also in music, band, and academics. No matter what awards a student receives he or she can...
Do you love your chenille blanket? Are you unsure if you can wash it? Well this article will provide you with the proper steps of how to wash the chenille blanket in a washing machine while...
Falling leaves, dropping temperatures and the festive activities in the coming weeks, makes Fall a wonderful time to decorate the house with crafts while bonding with your child. Here is a quick, ...
My Grandma taught me to make these carnations from facial tissue when I was a little girl. You can use facial tissue, or for bigger flowers use wrapping tissue.
As autumn approaches each year many of us with creative proclivities begin searching. Prowling with itchy fingers for something in vibrant earth tones to twist and shape and transform into our...
Chenille is a type of fabric that was popular years ago and used to make bedspreads and bathrobes. It is 100% cotton, was made in beautiful colors, and had patterns made from loops that stood...
This candy cane ornament may not be edible, but it is a pretty addition to the Christmas tree decorations as the lights glisten off the beads. This beaded Christmas ornament is inexpensive to...
Making your own soft chenille is fun and easy and looks wonderful when you use it to embellish many different projects.
If you love scarves this will be a favorite. This is a very easy technique that does not require a lot of know-how. The best part is these scarves are perfect for any time of the year! For a warm...
Chenille fabrics are some of the most delicate and beautiful fabrics in the world. They seem almost to delicate to wash actually. This article will teach you how to properly wash chenille fabrics...
There was a time when dolls were made from whatever resources were at hand: corn husks, bits of fabric, wood, or yarn. If you have kids, you know they need fresh activities all the time....
With the holidays coming now is a perfect time to start thinking about holiday crafts. Weather you’re a school teacher, a church activity organizer or a family with a lot of children crafts are a...
Make something special with your souvenir beach sand and tiny shells. Or simply create this unique gift for a Christmas ornament exchange or other holiday party. This ornament also recycles clear...
For some reason, St. Patrick's Day seems to bring out a little bit o' the Irish in all of us. For some people, wearing green clothes just doesn't show enough enthusiasm or express the true...
With a little creativity, kids can make all kinds of things out of hearts for Valentine's Day.
Valentine's Day is right around the corner and is always a favorite holiday for children. There are many inexpensive, fun, and adorable crafts that can be made at home for very little money. Why...
Your family and friends will "ooh" and "aww" over this birthday wreath that is BURSTING with fun! Make this wreath out of colorful balloons a family tradition and bring it out...
Children enjoy making crafts for any holiday. Making a pilgrim clothespin is a great craft to celebrate Thanksgiving. The pilgrims can be painted and embellished with pieces of felt and yarn. The...
In French, chenille is the word for caterpillar. In the U.S., it is the name used for a very soft type of fabric commonly used for blankets and sweaters. Chenille blankets make great additions to...
4th of July, the biggest American festivity, is coming up soon and already now and then we can hear the noise of fire crackers. And for the most people the firework is the sensation of the day....
This article will show you how to make a chenille baby quilt. I have never been to a quilting class but growing up, I watched my Aunt make quilts for everyone in the family, using scrap material....
This is a relatively quick and simple way to make a pinata. It requires half the time and mess than that of your "traditional" pinata but it is just as fun for the kiddos. This might be...
"Mad as a March Hare" I've been working on my March Hare costume and I'm getting right down to the end. The March Hare being a brown rabbit, there aren't many things in the ways of...
Spruce up your living space with a simple hand made braided chenille rug. Also a great gift idea.
If you like antique chenille bedspreads, candlewicking might be for you. A line of stitches cut to form little tufts of thread produces a charming design.
The textures you choose for a room go a long way in establishing a mood. Here are some suggestions for using texture in your decorating.
Cottage-style decor embraces a relaxed, unpretentious ambience. Choose accessories that underscore the look.
Cottage-style decor encourages a sense of relaxation, so it's perfect for a master bedroom. Here are some ways to get the look.
Your bedroom should be a stylish and peaceful room to help you relax and recharge. It should be the ultimate escape to help you unwind from the stresses of the day. The key to creating a great...
Making tissue paper flowers is an entertaining activity for children. The flowers make great gifts, straight from the heart, and your children will be proud of their works of art. Here's how to...
Mock or faux chenille became popular in the fall of 1996 when a stitch and slash jacket by Christine Bramhall graced the cover of "Threads" magazine. Today, you'll see quilts, blankets, bedspreads...
Do you enjoy making Christmas ornaments? Do you love beads? I will teach you how to make some very simple ornaments for your tree.
If you are looking for an easy craft to make with your children, make pom-pom pencil toppers. The pencil toppers can be made into many different designs, including animals, clowns, snowmen or...
Nothing says spring like brightly colored butterflies. Kids love craft projects, and a simple craft project can transform simple coffee filters into vibrant colored butterflies that can be used as...
You can make pom-pom spiders in any color and use them as cute decorations, refrigerator magnets or decorations on packages. You can create hanging spiders by adding a small string on the spider's...
I found a fun project that isn't just great for kids but the whole family can get involved in it. It's also great for anyone that loves to make stuff. Everything you need can be found either...
This craft features a butterfly that appears to hover and flutter over your pen as you write. This activity works well as a party activity or as part of a science class about insects. Ages 6 and...
This dragonfly pen craft would make an excellent spring or summer birthday party activity. It could also be used as part of a science class on insects. Summer dragonflies are a great inspiration...
Chenille is a soft and fuzzy fabric that became popular for bedspreads in the 1930s. It has made a comeback in the last several years. Collectors are snapping up vintage chenille bedspreads and...
Looks neat and fun to make.
Add character to a room by making an arrangement with beautiful fabric roses or craft one delicate fabric rose and place it in a vase. You could add beauty to any setting or create an exquisite...
Learn how to tie in a Chenille body on a fly for fly fishing in this free instructional video clip.
The easiest way to make artificial flowers is to make them from tissue paper. It's also very inexpensive to make flowers from tissue paper. This is a great craft project to do together with your...
Crafting three-dimensional flowers is a rewarding art that can be used for school and camp crafting projects. Children can make basic five-petal designs for use in bud vases, as clothing...
Chenille bedspreads are like a warm hug from Grandma. Craft a chenille bear using a chenille bedspread and have a daily reminder of Grandma's hug. This bear uses minimal sewing skills, in fact,...
Who among us can resist Angels? These lacey Angel Ornaments are so easy to make you can make them for yourself and everyone you know for decorations or gifts. Make them in Christmas colors or...
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