Crafts

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 a family tree

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

Kindergarten art projects for home or school

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

The history of scissors

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

Thanksgiving craft ideas

Some Thanksgiving craft ideas that can spruce up your table

Preschool activities

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

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.

Mother's Day crafts

A gift from the heart is something Mom will always treasure

Kids craft sites for holiday projects

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

Kids craft projects

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

How to make soap

Homemade soaps are fun to make

How to make paper airplanes

This fun hobby can provide many hours of entertainment.

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 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 knit

You can make your own knitted winterwear.

How to dry flowers

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

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.

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.

Great gardening quotes

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

Easy valentine crafts

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

Easy Christmas crafts - snowflake placemats

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

Crocheting projects

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

Creating graduation scrapbook pages

Save your graduation memories forever in a scrapbook

Christmas gifts to make

Craft present can become treasured Christmas memories.

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.

Christmas crafts for kids - make Christmas cards

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

Applying a tung oil finish

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

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.

Christmas craft ideas

Homemade Christmas items add warmth and creativity to your home.

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.