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If you like the idea of gift wrapping and the idea of storage boxes, and especially if you like creating something special out of plain ordinary items, you will enjoy this arts and crafts...
If you have a used stamp collection, why not decorate with them? Stamps are beautiful as well as interesting! If you've collected them over the years and aren't sure what to do with them, consider...
The decorative art of applying paper cutouts to a surface is called decoupage. The term comes from the French word decouper which means to "cut out." The art has been around for hundred...
Looking for a truly unique way to update your kitchen cabinets? Then alter them into a one of a kind piece of art.
Create unique and beautiful glass jewelry in minutes, without having to use a kiln! With a few glass-gem 1/2 flat marbles and some pretty paper you can make beautiful necklaces, bracelets and...
I love to decorate every part of my house for the holidays. I even have lampshades for each holiday. A holiday lampshade adds a little extra touch of the feeling of the season. These lampshades...
If you are just starting out decorating a nursery, you can find piles of children's books at yard sales and use them to make colorful items for your baby or toddler.
Easter is around the corner and for many penny pinching is at the top of the list. Our spending habits have changed due to the economy and we are looking for anyway we can to save money.
Decoupage is the art of sealing paper cutouts to a surface, giving the appearance of a delicate inlay. Decoupage can add a creative and artistic touch to picture frames, lamps, furniture and dishes.
To make an altered book is to transform a hardback book into a work of art. Once altered, it is no longer the expression of the original author, it becomes the expression of the altered book...
These cute inexpensive chocolate heart flower bouquets are perfect for Valentine's Day gifts. Instead of giving chocolates in a box, give one of these instead. The flower pot can be reused after...
It's easy and inexpensive to make a beautiful photo purse. All you need is some time and patience and a few simple things you can get at the craft store to make an elegant and original...
Do you have an ugly sink cabinet in your bathroom? Would you like to give it a whole new look?
This furniture treatment is easy, inexpensive and quick; the finish is very durable, making it an ideal project for a kid's room or actually, any piece of furniture that needs to be a little bit...
Decoupage is a centuries-old technique that crafters often use to attach pictures to frames, furniture and serving dishes. However, it is difficult to get the applied picture to remain flat on the...
When you decoupage light switch plates, you can bring a touch of your personality to your room's decor. Decoupage is such a fun and easy craft, and we all have those boring light switch plates in...
Making a small decoupage box for your daughter is something she will probably love when she gets older. Knowing Mommy took time to make them something will turn the box into a special keepsake....
A great way to personalize your space is with art, and what better way to bring an inexpensive accent into your room than to make it yourself!
If you would rather recycle instead of putting another box in a landfill then you'll love this project. We can all do little steps like this to go green. This method not only recycles a...
The latest craze right now is decorating with the use of words. Here is a craft project that uses words and is something you can personalize into whatever decoration you would like. I created...
Everyone loves candles. Candles are beautiful when they are used for decorations. They also make wonderful gifts. You can buy them plain or fancy. If you want to personalize a candle, or keep...
Most children draw all the time, and they come to you to show you and they want you to be really impressed. You hang a few of them on the refrigerator, but after awhile, they will probably get...
Get you some clay pots, any size flower pots, Large and Small. You will want Large and Medium ones to plant flowers in. You can use the Medium to Small for gifts or storage! They are versatile...
Something fun for Mom or Dad to do with the kids -- they make great presents and are an affordable gift idea. If Mom and Dad are not present, this is a fun craft for the 18+ D0-it-yourself crafter.
It's quick and easy to make pretty, functional decorative clips using wooden clothespins and scrapbooking paper.
Decorative boxes are a fun and easy storage solution. But at $10-50 each, they are not cheap. Instead of spending a small fortune, make your own decorative boxes to match any room in your home...
If you get and throw out a lot of junk mail, here are some creative ideas for how to recycle junk mail. Prevent landfills from filling up quickly by recycling as much as possible.
This is a kid friendly project that will work in both group and one on one situations. Because cutting is involved, supervision is required. This project will teach children about color,...
Covering things with tissue paper, another name is to decoupage, you can cover boxes, concrete animals, book covers, picture frames just to name a few things and i found this only easy but good...
When you are invited to a family member or friend's wedding, it is customary to purchase a gift from their registry. But, if you are of the creative nature, you can also make them a personal gift...
Here are fun, homemade, unique, barrettes.
Art Trading Cards, or ATC's, are miniature works of art measuring 2-1/2" x 3-1/2" which can be collected and traded. ATC's can be made with any art medium including collage.
Altoid tins can be reused in so many creative ways. Don't throw them out. Save money and make homemade gifts with them, crafts, and other uses.
Nothing says Fall like pumpkins. And there's nothing more fun then sitting down with the kids and decorating them. Often when we think of pumpkins, we think of carving. Carving can be a fun and...
Finding free Christmas clip art online is easy. But what can you do with it once you've found some? Here's some fun and easy projects you can make with the images you've found.
Feeling crafty this holiday season? Try making your own decoupage Christmas ornament! This project is easy and fun for both adults and kids.
Do you have an old mirror whose frame needs a face lift? This article will list ways to decorate a mirror frame.
Creating an heirloom toy box can be simple or complex depending on your skill level, but is a great idea for a keepsake for anyone with a small child. This version is for those who are crafty but...
Here is a quick and easy way to add a fun retro touch to a windowsill, desk or shadowbox. Common craft supplies are all you need to make these decoupaged wooden blocks.
Nearly everyone has completed a decoupage project as a gift or simply for home décor. Gluing attractive bits of fabric or paper to the outside of objects like boxes, wooden frames or vases...
Decoupage is the art of applying and sealing paper cutouts on almost any surface. You can use decoupage to decorate anything from picture frames and lamps to furniture and trays.
Decoupage is the art of applying and sealing paper cutouts on almost any surface to decorate almost anything from picture frames to lamps, furniture and dishes.
Lamps are a nice accent for any room of the house and they're a good starting point when trying to spice up your home. It's an easy project to either make a lamp yourself or give an existing lamp...
This guide will give step by step directions for creating a wonderful alternative to the standard scrapbook. These are fairly simple to make and can make a wonderful gift.
Learn how to make these elegant "one of a kind" French Hair Clips. Perfect for a wedding, prom, formal occasion, or just a special day out.
Encourage your kids to save their hard earned money by making these fun coin banks. Using recycled containers and old magazines, you can transform garbage into functional items, all while teaching...
Sometimes it is hard to find a unique way to wrap up a gift that isn't too "girly." A faux leather wrapping paper is the perfect solution to wrapping any gift, especially one for dad.Below you...
Paint glass and make it a work of art. One can gather any type of glass jar or bottle to make a work of art. An old mirror will suffice and all you have to do is paint it to embellish it. There...
Vintage wallpaper is available in various colors and patterns. From floral designs to paisleys and stripes, you can make the old new again by using vintage wallpaper to decorate your home with a...
Are you looking for a unique handmade gift to give to Dad? How about a decoupage plaque with family photos and quotes about fatherhood? You can even have the kids paint their hands and put hand...
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