Crafts

What are acrylic painting techniques

Acrylic paint provides rich, vivid colors

How to make a duct tape wallet

Different colors make it your own style

How to make cute Valentines cards

Making Valentine's Day cards is a fun activity for kids of all ages

How to do word art

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

How to add snow scenes to your miniatures

Miniature winter scenes can test the most skilled artisan

Where to find winter art ideas

Winter art is fun to create

Finding great elementary school art lesson plans

Great art lesson plans can inspire your students

What is wood turning?

This charming crib is the result of wood turning

What are summer crafts for kids?

You'll need more than crayons, but many of these summer crafts rely on common household items

Paper plate crafts with sewing basket treasures

An active imagination plus basic materials equals a fun, clever craft

Quilting fabric shops can inspire projects

Inspiration for quilting projects may start with color combinations, nature, others' art, or new techniques

Candy cane Christmas crafts

Candy canes aren't just for eating...

Christmas door decorating ideas

Give your front door a holiday makeover with surprising twists and creative touches

Holiday project ideas with a Santa applique

Personalize your baby's bibs with a festive Santa applique

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

Free applique patterns of animals

Gather your sewing supplies for some fun animal applique projects

Model building scale: what does it mean?

Building a model ship is a fun way to learn about the intricacy of ships.

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.

Arts and crafts lighting for hobbyists

Sewing is one of many hobbies that may benefit from craft lighting

Tools you need to get started in knitting

For your first project, avoid complex stitches or techniques such as these cables

Ideas to make your wedding guest book special

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

Organize photo albums like a professional

Photo albums can become a treasured addition to your home.

How art is transferred to a needlepoint canvas

Needlepoint canvas painting may require a variety of paints and brushes

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.

Dichroic glass jewelry crafts

Dichroic glass jewelry has a prism effect, so it can accompany multiple outfits.

Alphabet art turns letters into creative project

Can you decipher the word in this series of alphabet photography?

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.

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.

Online tools for scrapbooking

Scrapbooking is fun for all ages.

Choosing the right vase for exotic flowers

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

Simple sewing machine repairs

DIY sewing machine repairs save you money

Crochet craft patterns

Looking for great crochet patterns? Check out these creative designs and inpirational ideas!

Easy knitting projects

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

Plastic canvas designs

This small sewing kit was crafted of plastic canvas by a ten year old child

Valentine's day jokes

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

Making clay pottery

Create and display your own unique clay artwork

Valentine's day gifts for children

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

Winter crafts for preschoolers

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

Printing shirt designs

Any design you love can become a unique t-shirt

Women's winter sweaters

From sweater dresses to cowl necks and shawl collars, the 2010 trends for women's winter sweaters have got you covered.

How to build a model ship

Next time, maybe I can add a few pirates!

Christmas crafts for gifts

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

Interesting gift ideas

selecting unique gifts: sometimes the very best gifts aren't

Learn how to quilt

Colorful quilts begin with interesting prints

Decorating a patio

The right patio furniture

Fun outside activities

Real outdoor toys and arts and crafts make an afternoon of outdoor creativity a sure bet

Easter basket ideas

For kids, Easter baskets are synonymous with candy

Sculpting materials can be fun

Sculpture can be a lot of fun whether the finished project is a regal warrior or a kitty cat for the kitchen table.

Easter craft ideas that are fun and easy

These Easter eggs are hand-crafted and carefully painted.

Easter egg bunny is on his way

The Easter Bunny rests comfortably in an egg after a day of delivering Easter eggs.

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

Holiday scrapbooking ideas

If your children are old enough, have each child pick their favorite part of the holiday season to craft into a scrapbook page

Homemade Christmas cards

Some unusual homemade Christmas cards can be made with three-dimensional details molded from soapsuds clay.

How to Make a Hanukkah Bush

Is it a Christmas tree or a Hanukkah bush? You may need to look at the decorations to know for sure.

Crafting for charity projects

Make a difference in the life of a person or animal by making the most of your hobby - many organizations donate to charities through crafts

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 make a family tree

Researching your family history usually involves talking with the older members of your family and trips to the library

The history of scissors

Scissors have long been part of folklore superstitions, but people today are far less fearful of the devices

Kindergarten art projects for home or school

Kindergarten art projects can help a child build self-esteem and have fun at the same time

Applying a tung oil finish

Tung oil provides a durable, yet natural finish for fine furniture and woodwork

Creating graduation scrapbook pages

Save your graduation memories forever in a scrapbook

Mother's Day crafts

A gift from the heart is something Mom will always 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.

Christmas craft ideas

Homemade Christmas items add warmth and creativity to your home.

Thanksgiving craft ideas

Some Thanksgiving craft ideas that can spruce up your table

Christmas gifts to make

Craft present can become treasured Christmas memories.

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.

Easy Christmas crafts - snowflake placemats

Snowflake placemats are a great easy Christmas crafts that are fun for little ones to make.

Unique Halloween costume ideas

Don’t want to be just another Power Ranger or Harry Potter this Halloween? Here are some ideas to spur on your creativity.

Halloween crafts - make spooky planters

Halloween crafts are tons of spooky fun. Here are some Halloween crafts to decorate your front porch or your Halloween party.

Christmas crafts for kids - make Christmas cards

Christmas crafts are so much fun for children. Make homemade Christmas cards to celebrate the holidays!

Paper-based craft ideas for kids

Stuck inside with a bunch of adorable but hyperactive kids on a rainy day? Here are a few paper craft activities to keep them occupied.

Christmas crafts - part I

Christmas just wouldn't be the same without busy little hands (and some big ones too) making holiday crafts.

Christmas crafts - part 2

A wonderful way to engage all members of the family in holiday preparations.

Preschool activities

The best preschool activities are those in which you, the parent, get involved with your child.

Crocheting projects

This is an ideal way to spend time with your daughter –or any young child who delights in accomplishing something creative.

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.

Kids craft projects

Kids get bored easily and the best way to relieve that boredom is to say, “It's craft time!”

Easy valentine crafts

It's that time of year when thoughts turn to matters of the heart.

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 knit

You can make your own knitted winterwear.

How to make paper airplanes

This fun hobby can provide many hours of entertainment.

Addicted to scrapbooking

Some people say they took up scrapbooking because they felt guilty about having so many boxes of photographs gathering dust in the attic.

Great gardening quotes

"Gardening requires lots of water - most of it in the form of perspiration." ~Lou Erickson

Kids craft sites for holiday projects

Eight of 10 households have at least one hobbyist - including kids.