Crafts

How to do word art

Know how to do word art so your posters and fliers will make the fridge every time

How to make a ghost

A homemade ghost will spook your guests

What are museum models?

Ready to hit the water

How to make wedding bouquets

Use your know-how: DIY wedding flower bouquet

What to look for in oil paint brushes

A quality oil paint brush is going to last a long time

What kids need to paint a wall mural

Here is one colorful example of a school mural painted by children.

How to get started in stained glass classes

Stained glass can take many forms, from the exquisite to the simple

Northwest Native American arts and crafts

This Northwest Native American Mask can be found at FreeSpirit Gallery

Making felt puppets

Decorating felt puppets is similar to decorating sock puppets

How to use a seam ripper

You can buy a seam ripper at most places that sell basic sewing supplies

Disney scrapbook ideas for magical memories

Compliment family photos with glittery embellishments and fairytale paper.

Scrapbook your summer vacation fun

Food and restaurant photos add flavor to your vacation scrapbook.

Make your own wrapping paper

Recycling old maps is one fun idea for creative and unique gift wrapping.

Tips for expanding your knitting skills

Projects that combine techniques, such as beading and lace, are good for expanding your knitting skills

Ideas to make your wedding guest book special

Here's an idea! This tapestry is actual a quilt that all the wedding guests signed.

Patriotic crochet patterns for the Fourth of July

American flag flies proudly on a patriotic crochet afghan

Creative scrapbooking with special paper

Write on special scrapbook paper to create a journal-style page.

History of Millefiori glass

Ancient techniques are used today to produce ornate millefiori glass paperweights and jewelry.

How to learn counted cross stitch

Beginning a cross stitch project will help you learn the basics of the craft.

How to frame a sports jersey

Framed sports jerseys are regularly displayed as wall art.

Gum wrapper crafts

Believe it or not, this gorgeous purse was created by hand from hundreds of coloful gum wrappers.

Creating mosaics from photos

This mosaic of a water lily, created by Andrea Denzler, uses only 256 unique tiles or pixels.

How to sew a button

When your button falls off, loosens, or begins to look sloppy, you need to learn how to sew a button.

Basic tools for a home workshop

A sturdy workbench and tool storage set the stage for a great home workshop

Finger painting fun for kids

Children love the freedom of finger painting. Every project creates an exciting work of art to share.

Unique ideas for custom photo cards

Create a custom photo card to show you care

Earth Day celebration ideas

Earth Day, the first political holiday founded to honor the environment, was launched by Senator Gaylord Nelson in April of 1970.

Learning how to do rug hooking

This stunning early American hooked rug fetched over twenty-six thousand dollars at an antiques auction.

Choosing the right vase for exotic flowers

Consider color, proportion, balance and size when selecting a vase for exotic flowers.

How to decorate for Fourth of July

One amazing example of a patriotic, red, white and blue garden.

Easy knitting projects

Interested in learning to knit? Great projects for beginning knitters include cable scarves, caps, dish cloths and baby bonnets

What to do with old magazines

Now that you've read them, what can you do with them?

Valentine's day jokes

beat the February blues with these funny Valentine's Day jokes

Valentine's day gifts for children

Gift baskets are a great way to surprise children with an assortment of Valentine's Day gifts

Valentine's day crafts for kids

Be mine, but don't touch my petals!

New years eve games

Don't forget the games at your New Years Eve party!

Winter bulletin board ideas

Cheerful winter-themed bulletin boards can lift classroom spirits during bleak mid-winter school days

Winter crafts for preschoolers

Popsicle stick snowflakes are just one idea for winter crafts for young children

Homemade stocking stuffers

Vintage stockings are fun for the holidays

Christmas crafts for gifts

Tin can lanterns are one example of the holiday crafts my grandmother shared

Homemade Father's Day gifts

Homemade Father's Day gifts will make dad feel special

Father's Day sayings

Add a personal touch to a card with these Father's Day sayings

Decorating eggs for Easter

Decorating eggs for Easter is great chance to show off your creativity

Pen kits for making beautiful pens

Making a pen from a kit means you'll have all the materials you need

How to quilt

It is important to have a basic understanding of quilt blocks before you begin

The art of pen making

Learn the fine art of crafting a hand-turned pen

How to make clay

Use food coloring to give your clay a little zing

How to make friendship bracelets

The types of bracelets are as varied as the people who give and receive them

Valentines day for kids

Making cards is a fun Valentine's Day craft for kids

Choosing funny Valentine's day cards

Many Valentine's Day cards are adorned with hearts

Homemade New Year's hats

Get your kids in on the fun, and they’ll have the joy of dressing up for the festivities in some of their own creations

Christmas craft projects

Images from old Christmas cards can be cut up and recycled into a beautiful holiday craft project.

How to make a Christmas wreath

Floral elements and berries can be added to a homemade Christmas wreath to bring out its full beauty.

Child Hanukkah activities

For a child Hanukkah is a season filled with magic and lights

Homemade Christmas ornaments

You can make your own homemade Christmas ornaments with your family and create some new traditions

Thanksgiving crafts projects

Some easy-to-make Thanksgiving craft projects can be fashioned with supplies already on hand in your kitchen or desk drawers.

Plus sized Halloween costume ideas

Find the right costume for your size and style and join in the Halloween fun

Halloween costume ideas for a couple

Famous celebrities like Hugh Hefner and his bunnies are always a popular choice for couples Halloween costumes

Halloween party games for younger kids

Younger kids can be entertained with Halloween party games that won't throw a scare into your wallet.

Halloween ideas for homemade costumes

Homemade Halloween costumes are fun, easy, and eye-catching

The letter D kid activities

Letters are the building blocks of reading, and helping your child learn each letter and the sound it makes is one of the most important things you can teach

How to make ribbon headbands

Using just a few supplies around the house, you can transform an ordinary plastic headband into a beautiful work of hair art with ribbons, a little creativity and the help of a glue gun

How to create eye-catching flyers

One of the best tricks you can do for making appealing flyers is to use contrasting colors such as light blue or green against a sea of goldenrod which will help your message stand out to everyone who passes by

How to sew on a button

Most garments come with replacement buttons. If they didn't, or you have misplaced them, find a button that looks as close to the original as possible

How to make paper snowflakes

When you make a snowflake, you can be as creative as you want to be with how you cut your paper

How to create a family picture wall

Custom frames are one way you can make your family picture wall stand out and be unique

Easy Easter crafts for kids

Use tissue paper, crayons, stickers and rubber bands to make uniquely patterned eggs that go above and beyond the typical colored eggs

Creative Easter baskets

Avoid giving the typical, boring, store-bought Easter basket – use your creativity along with these useful tips to create an Easter basket unlike any other

Bookmarks kids can make

Kids can make bookmarks in any variety of sizes and shapes like giraffes, snakes or alligators

Make jelly at home

Homemade jelly recipes have been passed down from generation to generation--and they all still warm the soul

Painting shabby chic furniture

Make any piece of furniture into a shabby chic treasure

How to make soap

Homemade soaps are fun to make

How to dry flowers

Drying flowers is easy and cheap, and the beautiful results last for months.

Homemade Christmas gifts

Most homemade Christmas gifts are surprisingly easy to make and will mean a great deal to those lucky enough to receive them.

How to make a toga

Contrary to popular opinion, sheets are not the best option mainly because they are more expensive than using a good quality piece of material.

How to crochet

It's easy to learn the basics of crocheting that will enable you to make many things – from scarves to elaborate afghans.

How to make candles

Candles set the mood. Whether you want romance, soft lighting or eerie effects, you can take even more pleasure in candles when you make them yourself.

How to make a bow

Bows are actually easy to make and they greatly enhance the appearance of any package.

How to knit

You can make your own knitted winterwear.

How to make paper airplanes

This fun hobby can provide many hours of entertainment.