The backwards loop cast on or single cast on is great for learning to knit, as it's very easy to learn and quick to use. It makes a nice stretchy edge, and can be used to add stitches onto a piece that has already been knit.


The mistake rib pattern is a knitting pattern that creates a dynamic design that is similar to ribbing, and is great for edging. The mistake rib pattern is relatively simple - it deals with  knit  and  purl  stitches only.


Whether you are  knitting  socks or a  sweater , there are times when it is necessary to change the  knitting needle  size in the middle of knitting.


Knitting is a relaxing, portable and creative hobby, but selecting the proper needles could mean the difference between an enjoyable pastime and sheer frustration.


If you knit, crochet, or do other crafts that use multiple skeins of yarn, you can easily keep them tidy and untangled with nothing more than a couple of soda bottles.


Ever wanted a Hogwarts scarf to accompany your cosplay? What about wanting to show off your Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin pride? You can always buy a Harry Potter scarf, but they can get pretty expensive and could be hard to find.


Do you need a hat but don't want to go out and buy one? If you have yarn, knitting needles, and a bit of time, you can make your own! Provided you know the basics of knitting, this project can be easily tackled in an afternoon.


Stop the Edges from Curling when Knitting a Scarf

Even the most expert knitters have trouble when it comes to keeping the edges of a scarf from curling. But worry not! There are plenty of ways to keep your scarf nice and flat, from adding a border to knitting a selvage.


Knit Hats for the Innocent Drinks Big Knit

Each year since 2003, UK-based Innocent Drinks  [1]   have raised thousands of pounds for Age Concern  [2]  , a charity that offers assistance to the elderly in need.


Knitting an infinity scarf can be done in several ways. You can knit a large and long scarf and stitch it together into a loop. Or, you can knit in the round if you're more experienced with knitting.


Make a Double Pointed Knitting Needle Holder on a Budget

Many knitters and those close to them are all too familiar with seeing disorganized piles of  double pointed needles  as well as the frustration of trying to extract five same-sized needles from a pile of lookalikes.


Improve the Handling of Knitting Needles

Your knitting shouldn't put up a struggle, but if it comes out uneven, there are some things you can do to keep things sliding along easily.


The knitted beanie is a cap that's great for keeping warm in cold weather. It hugs the head closely, and the edges can be rolled up to form a brim or left down to be brimless.


Knitting can be fun and relaxing. There is no better starter knitting project than knitting a baby hat: you can do it in a short amount of time, you only need one skein of yarn, and people with new babies love hand-crafted gifts!


This ruffle scarf is a fun and easy way to make a scarf from a Star bella ruffle that already has a firm pattern and texture to it. You'll be adding a knitted edge to the ruffle, so as to form a lovely scarf that ruffles up.


Anyone can easily knit a scarf. There's no need to spend exorbitant amounts of money at the store! You can start off by knitting a scarf for beginners.


This delightful little bag can be spool knitted using either round or flat web. It is made using knitting cotton.


When winter's coming, and the air's getting colder you'll want to make a nice winter scarf. This article will show you how to do it.


A comfortable and elegant shoulder shawl made using spool knitting. This pattern can be made using either round or flat web.


If you're having trouble with knitting needles, or just want to learn a new knitting technique, a round knitting loom is a very easy way to make a knitted hat.


A lovely little hat for a fashionable little lady. This hat is made using  round web .


Spool Knit a Dual Color Doll's Carriage Blanket

A lovely carriage blanket for a doll. This blanket is ten inches wide and eighteen inches long. The instructions provided are for flat web but round web can also be used (see "Tips").


Make your own cleaning duster from scraps of knitting cotton! This is an easy project to make from spooled knitting.


This delightful little doll's sweater is made by spool knitting with flat web.


A very sweet little hat to spool knit for a doll. This would go well with a tartan outfit.


A cute way to put dolly to sleep at night: make her her own hammock. This pattern uses spool knitting in flat web to create a hammock that measures eight by twelve inches.


This lovely doll's coat or jacket can be made using either round web or flat web. To start this amazing project, see step one!


A cute little collar addition for a doll that is easily made with spool knitting.


This mat is five inches in diameter and would be suitable as a drink coaster, doll house mat, etc.


A sweet baby rattle that is very easily made from round web. This is a nice project for children to make.


A delightful baby's ball toy that can be made simply using spool knitted web.


Have you ever wanted to know what a "mushroom knitter" was? Do you want to knit, but think that the usual method of  knit  and  purl  is too hard? If so, then you should try French knitting or spool knitting.


When you knit with a ball of yarn, it will eventually run out and you will need to start a new one. Here are two possible solutions to changing knitting yarn.


A finished knitting project must be ended with a special type of stitch in a process called casting or binding off. These final stitches will ensure that the piece will be securely held in place.


Casting on is the often the first step of any knitting pattern. It is simply putting the yarn and the stitches onto the needle. There are different ways to cast on, and each has its own purpose.


Many people have trouble doing this, but after you get used to it, it's better. Support might be helpful, and don't expect to do it on your first try.


When you're finished knitting, you need to cast off (also referred to as binding off) your last row of stitches to make an edge that won't unravel. Depending on your project, there are a few different ways that you can cast off.


Knit in join is to join a new ball of yarn with an old ball of yarn in the same color. It will also "locked" the ends so you can avoid to weave them in.


Fix a Dropped Stitch That Has Caused a Ladder

When you're knitting, you may occasionally drop a stitch off your needle. Normally, you can place the stitch back on your needle, but what if you dropped a stitch several rows back and didn't notice?


I-cord is a simple knitting technique that creates a very narrow tube of knitting that looks a bit like French knitting. This is a stitch used for creating knitting bag handles, adding as edging on a project or applying as a specific cord in various craft projects.


Knitting is one of the few things that can be easily modified for lefties. There are very few changes that need to be made with patterns. For the left handed knitter, charts are read from left to right.


Shadow  knitting , or illusion knitting, is a process of  knitting  such that the finished piece has a hidden image only viewable from an angle. The effect will be created by alternating rows of two colored yarns so that the raised stitches from one row block out the flat stitches of another row.


If you're overwhelmed by knitting, start by choosing a simple project that comes together quickly. A patchwork blanket creates an impressive blanket.


A cotton knitting project that will provide a very useful item for baby. This is especially suited to finding organic cotton thread and sparing baby the chemicals used on conventional cotton.


The cable stitch is a popular way to add texture to crochet garments and other works. A basic cable stitch is made by simply working stitches around the posts that lie below them, but a crossed cable stitch requires you to create slanted stitches around these posts.


If you want to make something for a new mother but don't have a lot of time, a hand-knit baby blanket may be the perfect gift. You can choose from a variety of simple to ornate baby blanket patterns, or create your own using your favorite decorative stitch.


Arm knitting is an easy way to create chunky garments in a hurry. Arm knitting is so fast that you can create a blanket in about an hour. All you need to get started is some super bulky yarn in the color of your choice and your arms!


Using this very simple method of attaching string to an oslo paper, you can make some amazing print designs. This is suitable for both children and adults, the beauty of the design can be increased with your experience.


How to make crop art or seed art–a mosaic of seeds.


Adding a ruffle to a blanket is a great way to make a plain blanket look more interesting. There are lots of ways of adding ruffles to blankets, including fabric, crocheted, and knitted ones.


Ribbon embroidery is one of the most stunning embroidery techniques in that it results in elegant, luxurious, three-dimensional designs that easily finish off an heirloom item.


This lace stitch is dainty and regular, as shown in the image. This stitch is suitable for lace-making projects and similar needlework. The instructions provided here assume a knowledge of lace-working and familiarity with the stitches used.


Vintage lace is very collectible these days but it can be all too easy to place it in the bottom drawer and forget about it rather than celebrate it and make good use of it.


Playing with Play-Doh is a fun and simple activity that entertains kids of all ages, and is great as a solo activity or at a party. But clean-up time doesn’t always happen when it should, and Play-Doh that’s left out quickly dries up, hardens, and cracks, making it impossible to mold and play with.


If you want to take a pattern of a piece of embroidery direct from the work itself, this method will work well for transferring the pattern onto paper.


Basket stitch can be worked on all kinds of fabric projects, on counted threads or on a wide or narrow tracing, with fine or coarse thread, and more or less closely, according to the taste of the needle worker.


Although making play dough the traditional way can be fun, it does require a few ingredients you may not readily have on hand. For a quick and super easy recipe, try this collusion of two common household ingredients for some silky smooth dough that will occupy your little ones during a rainy afternoon.


Smyrna stitch requires only a crochet needle and is worked on very coarse canvas or linen. The illustration in this introduction shows a square of the work completed, presenting that warm velvety appearance which distinguishes Smyrna carpets or tapestry work.


When Play-Doh dries out, it gets hard, flaky, and difficult to play with. The putty is simple: it comprises mostly water, salt, and flour. In order to make this material soft again, you'll need to work water into the dough.


If you wish to wash a completed embroidery project before framing it, this requires a gentle touch. Not all embroideries are suitable for washing, so gauge the fragility of the embroidery before proceeding.


One way to get a copy of a pattern that you'd like to keep is to use the window pane tracing method, as outlined here.


Playing with play dough is an activity that children of all ages love. But if you're concerned about the ingredients in store-bought play dough, you may want to try mixing up a batch at home.


Making play dough is really fun and easy to do. Kids love to play with play dough, and making it at home can be a wonderful way for parents and children to bond.


Besides making bread crumbs or tossing it away, your stale or outdated bread can have a new lease of life – as a floral arrangement! You’ll be amazed at how you can turn your unwanted loaf of sandwich bread into a beautiful bouquet of roses.


If leaves are falling in your part of the world, it's time to make beautiful (and easy!) fall leaf placemats for your family get-togethers.


Cardboard cars are a fun and easy craft that you and your child can work on together. Larger boxes transform into a kid-sized set of wheels, while smaller boxes turn into custom-designed toy cars.


A quillow is a blanket that folds into itself, becoming a pillow. It's a simple project that requires a free afternoon, some basic sewing skills, and a few yards of soft, inviting fabric.


Many toddlers and kids love to shake things - even toss things over a highchair or table. This is a great shaking instrument to entertain little ones, especially for babysitting excursions.


To help you on your journey to becoming a quilter here is a helpful list of the tools you will use the most.


If your child is always putting everything into his or her mouth, an edible play dough and finger paint recipe will be just the thing you need. Although most commercial finger paints and play dough is non-toxic, they certainly don’t taste good.


A bed quilt is an artwork created through quilting. Quilting is the craft of stitching pieces of fabric together to form a patterned bed quilt or quilted household item.


Teaching quilting can be a fun and rewarding experience. With a bit of careful preparation and a friendly attitude you may find yourself in all sorts of wonderful places.


The Friendship Star quilt block is a common, versatile block used in whole quilts, borders, sashing and cornerstones. It is set in a nine patch layout of squares and half square triangles and works best with block sizes that are easily divisible by 3 to the nearest   1 ⁄ 4   inch (0.6 cm).


Trace a Template Onto Fabric for Quilting

Transferring a quilt template design from paper onto your quilt fabric isn't too challenging but this article provides a little extra trick to make it easier - drawing on sandpaper!


Are you new to quilting? Here's how to set up and tie your first quilt. Nothing hard, nothing difficult. You'll need either a quilting frame or a flat surface, two sheets of material of a matching size, quilting batting of an appropriate thickness for the quilt you want to create, yarn, and some thread.


These quilts are so easy to make in any size. Basically, you make individual stuffed squares from cloth and sew the squares together. These quilts date back to the 19th century and were very popular in the 1970s when people discovered recycling.


This extremely simple technique is suitable for any size quilt when adding borders. Following it will ensure that your borders fit well.


Fusible webbing is such a useful addition to a sewer's and quilter's cupboard. Here is how to store it so that it doesn't get creased, crushed, or damp.


Tulle (or netting) is a great way to transfer and mark quilt lines on fabric. This is a great way to use up leftover scrap pieces of tulle or netting and it is a very simple way to see with ease where you need to draw the lines onto the quilt fabric.


Troubleshoot Mismatched Patchwork Pieces

To achieve perfectly matched patchwork pieces when putting them together, you must be precise in both the cutting and sewing of all quilt pieces. This article provides advice on how to ensure that your patchwork projects are pieced together perfectly by checking the tools that you're using, as well as your own accuracy.


Any idea why you should starch your patchwork fabric before working with it? Simple! It makes it a lost easier to work with, especially for miniature quilts and quilts that have many pieces cut on the bias.


This article explains how to get perfect quilt borders so that each quilt block sits nice and flat.


Miniature quilt kits are a popular form of delivering a craft kit to consumers who are looking for something crafty to do that isn't too difficult or time consuming.


Here's a quick and useful project for the beginner seamstress or quilter... Make your own coasters or pot holders!


Wow... That pattern in the magazine is so beautiful that you just  must  have it for your very own! But now comes the problem—how to transfer that pattern to cloth and get the same shape cutout each time?


Patchwork is made from several pieces of fabric, which are joined together using the same or different colors, patterns, shapes and sizes, to produce attractive patterns.


Slime! It's stretchy and glossy in all the right ways. It's perfect for stress relief, and it makes fun sounds. But now you've pulled your slime out of its container only to find it's hard as a rock.


Before you start quilting, be sure your fabric is ready! If you don't, you may find your quilt very hard to assemble at best, or at worst, has shrunk into an unruly mess of wrinkles.


An easy way to make a baby quilt. Also you won't have to use the hassle of


If you are quilter (beginner to advanced) and traditional patterns or measuring blocks do not appeal to you, why not explore the art quilt? The use of Wonder-Under(c) a "fusible" paper-backed webbing, appealing threads, beads and buttons and novelty fabrics make this an easy and expressive medium.


Quilting has once again become a popular hobby, and the easiest way to begin to hone your skills is by learning how to make a rag quilt. Make yours from worn dresses, shirts, trousers or jeans and preserve the memories of where those clothes took you while you "go green" to create a warm cover for long, cold winter nights.


Quilting has been a popular activity for centuries. Once primarily used as a means of providing warmth on cold nights, quilts have evolved into art as women began to express their personal creativity, designing more and more complex patterns.


Slime is fun to play with. While the most common recipe calls for glue and borax, there are other ways to make slime that don't use glue. Some recipes use simple ingredients, such as dish soap and cornstarch.


A whipple, for the purposes of this article, is an imitation pile of whipped cream (crème) that is part of a commercial children's craft kit. If you don't have the craft kit, you can whip up a crème whipple using homemade items.


Make Slime with Just Shampoo and Toothpaste

Slime is awesome fun to play with. There are so many ways to make slime, but sometimes you go to make one and you don't have the ingredients needed.


Everyone is fascinated by slime. Its gooey texture seems to be liquid and solid at the same time, allowing you to stretch it, mold it, and play with it.


There is no denying it: slime is fun to play with, no matter how old you are! It is icky, gooey, and fun to poke and prod. The most popular recipe calls for glue and borax, but not everyone has that on hand.


Make Slime with Cornstarch and Body Wash

Slime is an enjoyable "toy" for kids and adults alike, and can keep someone busy for quite some time. You can make slime out of many things. If you want to make slime with just cornstarch and body wash, though, it's possible and actually fairly easy to do so.


Slime has been known to capture the imagination of children and adults. The good news is, it can also be a fun learning experiment. There are different ways to create slime from household products including things like baking soda or milk.


Slime is always popular with the kids and the reason is simple: because it's loads of fun! It is also cheap and easy to make at home, with the right care and supervision.


This putty is really stretchy and great fun to play with.


Rainbow slime is a pretty, vibrant slime that is fun to play and look at it. Its vibrant colors make this slime an enjoyable activity to play with any day.


Oobleck is an easy-to-make substance that has some interesting physical properties. Oobleck is an example of a non-Newtonian fluid. Many common liquids like water and alcohol have a constant viscosity.


Nickelodeon keeps its exact recipe for the network’s iconic green slime under lock-and-key. Executives did reveal that the slime originally contained a mixture applesauce, vanilla pudding, oatmeal, and green food coloring.


This lace is made with two threads. Tatting and crochet skills required.


After you have read the basics for beginning tatting in  Begin Tatting , it is helpful to learn step by step how to use a tatting shuttle to begin your tatting.


An easy and non-toxic play dough to make for the children to play with, oatmeal clay is sturdy and doesn't need cooking. This clay can also be used to sculpt earthy style jewelry such as beads or figurines.


Work a Solid Leaf and Open Flower Tatting Insertion

This pattern is composed of leaves and flowers to make an insertion suitable for a range of items, such as handkerchiefs, clothing, decorative projects etc.


This is a two-toned, floral style medallion for tatting. It comes from the Thérèse de Dillmont collection of needlework. You will need four shuttles and different tones of thread of your choice before commencing.


Washing tatting needs to be done with care and definitely by hand. If you have inherited tatted heirlooms or you have made some tatted works yourself and they need a bit of a clean, here is an old method for bringing them back to almost new.


This article contains a simple pattern for making a scallop with picots.


Tatting is the process of creating lace. You can tat just by using your fingers, some thread, and a special spool that is known as a shuttle. To create stitches in tatting, you weave the shuttle in and out of loops of thread on your fingers.


Tat an Infant's Cap With Bows (Priscilla 1909)

An adorable tatted cap for baby. Although this pattern is almost 100 years old, it's elegance lives on and is of heirloom quality. This design comes from  The Priscilla Tatting Book , 1909, hence the title.


Make a Tatted and Beaded Circle Evening Bag

This purse is worked in tatting with grey silk and beads. The beads are threaded on a piece of silk, with which you work over another piece of the same fabric.


Tat a Scalloped Picot Insertion Using Two Shuttles (De Dillmont)

This tatted scalloped picot insertion from the Thérèse de Dillmont needlework collection requires the use of two shuttles and makes use of the  scalloped picot .


This is a sweet star shape that has inner heart-shapes forming the intertwined elements of the design.


A basic, quick-and-dirty way to make a complete quilt of any size or color


Photo memory quilts are wonderful gifts and make great keepsakes. They all look cool draped over a couch and will constantly serve as a reminder of happy time.


Make a Vintage Tatted and Embroidered Rosette

The centre of this rosette is worked in lace stitch on muslin, edged round with button-hole stitch and trimmed with a tatted lace, which is worked at the same time with the centre.


This rosette is very pretty for trimming lingerie; it is worked with very fine crochet or tatting cotton.


A jelly roll quilt is one of the easiest kinds of quilts to make because the fabric is pre-cut and you can use a simple sewing method to put it together.


Fleece is a soft and warm material that is fun and easy for crafts. One great way to use fleece is to make a quilt. Fleece quilts are typically made of squares of fabric.


Patchwork quilts are enchanting to look at, to own and to create. One of the first craft projects many young girls learned to create in generations past was to make a patchwork quilt.


A diamond shape is a basic creation for tatting that can be joined to make a variety of projects. This one is suitable for trimming linen, clothing etc.


Ever wonder how grandma made those cool/interesting gathered circles? You can copy and improve upon that idea with the right materials and a little planning.


"Crazy quilting" is when folks put oddly shaped and colored pieces of cloth together and stitch fancy, crazy and interesting patterns over it. If you have plenty of spare fabric pieces, you can make a pillow in this style.


Landscape quilts were very popular several years ago, and are still fun to try now. Most of these early landscape quilts were made using "strips of fabric" sewn edge to edge arranged by the colors of the sky to the ground.


Various tools and methods exist to cut straight even strips, but in the end it mostly comes down to how well your fabric is folded and how steady your cutting is.


When you first start quilting, learning the terminology can be a bit tricky to begin with but the jargon won't take you long to pick up! Here are some common terms that it helps to understand so that you can make quilts without a worry.


Quilts that are heirlooms need to be taken care of, as they are a unique treasure that will get passed down the family line. Bear in mind that part of quilts beauty is the history and the age of the quilt.


It is a good idea to label your handmade quilts. After hours of intense work and devotion, many quilts become family heirlooms and it is a lovely surprise to discover the original quilter's name attached to the quilt to remind others of your care and hard work.


There are a lot of choices in fabric in modern quilting and it can be easy to get caught up in them all without overspending or buying ones that you really won't won't use.


A sachet is a small, usually decorative, bag filled with aromatic ingredients. The contents of a sachet can scent the air, depending on its contents.


Quilts are created when pieces of fabric are cut and sewn together in a pattern and layered with additional padding for warmth. After completing the detailed process of sewing a quilt (see  How to Make a Quilt ) the last step is to bind the edges with fabric to give your quilt a “finished” look.


This is a delightfully fragrant potpourri that is suitable for refreshing the house at change of season time. It is also lovely any time of the year.


Potpourri has many varied uses in the household, from eliminating odors to imparting a scent that matches the season. There are many possible ways of making potpourri––this article sets out the basics, after which it suggests various potpourri possibilities to try.


A rose potpourri mix that is spicy and uplifting. There are many variants on making rose potpourri; this is but one. You are welcome to add as many variants as you like, either here, or as distinct articles.


Wash your quilt once a year – more often, if it’s soiled – with cold water, by hand or in a washing machine. Dry your quilt in the dryer on a gentle setting, outdoors, or indoors with a fan.


Slime is really popular nowadays, especially for children. It's fun to stretch, roll, and even poke. Make yourself a quick batch of slime using only two ingredients, which is less complicated unlike most slimes out there.


Lemon is always a refreshing and uplifting fragrance. For the home, it's a fragrance that suggests cleanliness and freshness, something that you can achieve with this delightful potpourri.


Patchouli is a heavenly scent that underlies many perfumes in the perfume industry. This recipe for patchouli potpourri will have a delicious fragrance wafting through a room in your house.


This is a deliciously warm and fragrant potpourri that is easily made if you grow lavender and statice flowers in your garden and have spices in your pantry.


This is a delightful combination of scents for a potpourri. This is suited to the bedroom and living room alike, with the calming scent of lavender and the awakening, cleansing scent of thyme.


Looking to make some stretchy, smelly, and gooey slime? You may like laundry detergent slime. This slime is extremely simple to make and is an absolute blast to play with.


If you love silly putty, you'll adore magnetic putty. Simply put, this putty is even sillier! This little DIY project is surprisingly easy and simple.


Kids love to play with a substance made of water and flour called, for purposes of this article, loo  putty . It is gooey and fun for them, but supposedly "disgusting" for adults.


Kinetic slime, also called kinetic sand slime, is - you guessed it - a perfect mixture of kinetic sand and slime. It's fun to play around with because of its unique texture, and doesn't get everywhere like kinetic sand does.


While making homemade slime for cleaning purposes sounds a little counter-intuitive, it is actually a great way to clean crumbs and bits out of tight and hard-to-reach places.


Kids love to play with goo. Goo is yucky, messy, sticky, gummy, runny, smelly concoction that adults call "disgusting" when they try to clean it up.


Most everyone, whatever their age, can enjoy playing with slime, especially if it glows in the dark. And making your  own  slime takes the experience to a whole new level.


Do you love all things ooey and gooey? Well, why drop a ton of cash on expensive slime at the store when you can make your own from things you probably already have lying around the house?


Galaxies are a dazzling sight to many, and slime is a fun and useful "toy" that many enjoy playing with. Why not combine the two and create a fun slime that also looks quite neat?


If you were a big fan of Nickelodeon in the 90’s, you probably remember Gak. And even if you weren’t, chances are you’ve seen the fun, colorful slime before.


Slime is great! It's fun, sticky, gooey, and icky. Green slime is even better. Best of all, there are several different ways to  make slime . This article will show you how.


Fluffy slime is a soft and - as the name suggests - fluffy slime that's fun to squeeze, poke, and play with, but many fluffy slime recipes require a borax solution, which can be difficult or even impossible to obtain.


Flubber may have been a goofy movie with Robin Williams in 1997, but it is also an incredibly goopy craft project that kids will love. Flubber is wiggly, slimy, and gross--what more would any kid want?


Floam is a type of putty-like substance used as a modeling clay. It has an unusual texture because of the tiny foam balls that make the substance pliable.


A woven picture is a simple craft for young children. The end result can make a lovely gift. And this is also a great way to teach children about how to recycle items around the house, especially those fruit bags that are often around oranges and the like.


Making art with your child can help to foster creativity and provide hours of entertainment. If you want to do a lot of art projects, then you can save on art supplies and help the environment by using recyclable materials.


Popsicle stick frames are both fun and easy to make. They make great crafts for children to make, and to give away as gifts to friends, family members, and teachers.


Flarp, or  Gak , is a children’s  putty  that can be used to mold shapes, lift prints off newspapers, or make farting noises! It has a wetter consistency than Play-Doh, and makes noises when air bubbles are trapped inside the dough.


Have you ever wondered if you could create a new, free and useful object, as well as helping the environment at the same time? This may sound too good to be true but in fact it’s possible and it doesn’t require much effort.


Do you want to make a flower? You can make a realistic flower, or an original one-of-a-kind flower! These flowers make great gifts for Mother's Day, romantic occasions, or as decorations or learning tools.


So... you have completed a wonderful needlepoint or embroidered square... and now you're wondering how to sew that canvas into a pillow? Here are some tips that will help.


Monograms are designs that combine two or more letters, usually a person's initials, in order to represent a person or an organization. Generally, monograms are embroidered on fabric in order to mark a person's property in a beautiful and decorative way.


Often, when you have completed a nice needlework pattern, the canvas will have been pulled unevenly or become slightly skewed. This makes framing difficult, at best!


After dyeing your eggs for Easter, you probably have a cardboard egg carton left over. Instead of throwing it away or recycling it, why not cut it up and turn it into a bunch of cute chicks instead?


Prepare a Needlepoint Canvas for Stitching

Snagging threads, scratched hands, frayed canvas edges. By taking a few minutes to prepare your needlepoint canvas before stitching, these are just some of the problems you prevent.


Fabric and lace flower accessories are the height of shabby chic style. They can be made from vintage or remnant fabric with a hot glue gun, felt and a needle and thread.


Needlepoint is used to make designs that can be finished as key chains, belts, pillows, bookmarks, stockings, belt buckles, or almost anything. Sew a finished design onto a canvas bag or frame it and put it up on the wall.


This is a two-toned square from the Thérèse de Dillmont needlework collection. It is worked with two shuttles and two colours of threads.


Make a Scalloped Picot Tatted Insertion (De Dillmont)

This dainty tatted scalloped picot insertion is from the great 19th century  Encyclopedia of Needlework  by Thérèse de Dillmont.


Make a Crochet and Tatted Flower and Leaf Border

This border is formed of circles in tatting and crochet leaves, which are joined together by rows of crochet work; a narrow border in tatting forms the lower edge.


Make a Tatted and Lace Stitch Collar Insertion (1870)

This insertion forms a very pretty standing-up collar when worked with fine cotton and a coloured ribbon drawn through. It consists of 2 rows of 3 branched figures turned opposite one another, which are worked separately and then joined into a row.


Some tatting designs contain chains besides rings and picots. Chains are an important part of basic tatting knowledge. When rings and chains appear in the same design, it is necessary to use two working threads - a shuttle thread and a ball thread.


Tatting  is an old thread weaving technique that you can use to create lace. If you have never tatted before, then getting started can seem intimidating.


A Josephine picot is also known as a "purl" in tatting. It is an ornamental ring that comes from the first half of a double stitch made a specified number of times, made up of a series of single or half knots formed of the first knot.


During autumn or even other times of the year, beautiful dried leaves can make an interesting and very easy decoration for a gift box. Here is how to add dried leaves to a gift box.


Tatting threads are specialized; they need to be strong, smooth, of a good sheen and easy to work with. This article provides some tips on choosing tatting threads.


Double stitch is the basic stitch of tatting. Please read  Begin Tatting  and  Use a Tatting Shuttle  if you are a beginner.


All  tatting  designs contain rings and picots. The ring forms the basis of the design. The picots are used for decoration and for joining. These directions are described in detail to help to make the steps clear in your mind.


Leaves can be preserved in much their original state in terms of color and shape using silica. The silica-preserved leaves can be used in dry floral arrangements or for crafts.


Do you have a bunch of tee shirts that you haven't worn? Are your dresser drawers overflowing with race commemoratives, favorite team tees and the like?


Do you wish you owned a long arm quilting machine so you could quilt your own quilts? Have you priced a long arm machine and found it to be way way out of your reach?


This article will tell you how to work with machine quilting.


If you know how to hand tie a quilt, then you can finish a quilt in a fraction of the time that it might take you using a different method of quilting.


Many people have done " Quilting ", but are put off by the labor-intensive cutting and fitting process that makes a quilt block. " Paper Piecing", or "Foundation" quilting, takes all the hassle out of cutting and sewing your quilt block.


Quilting is a useful art/craft that spans generations, fads, ages and cultures to bring people together. There's nothing quite as satisfying as displaying your labor of love either as a bedspread or as a wall hanging.


Storing quilts can sound like a simple thing, but the quilt will only remain in good condition if it is stored clean and correctly. The effort is rewarded by keeping your quilt in first rate condition, free of insect or temperature damage and maintaining its heirloom value.


This is a strong, clean scent that works well in a  study , hall cupboard or den where a sharper scent is more appropriate.


In today's economic climate, starting a new hobby may seem like an expense that your budget just can't support. Between gas and groceries, becoming a quilter just doesn't seem like a wise financial choice.


Fresh and sweet, this is a potpourri to cheer the atmosphere of any room in the house. It's also a lovely way to have a more permanent scent of apple pie wafting through your home.


Quilting is a fun and practical way to pass time. You can be as creative as you like, and you will finish with a blanket to keep you warm at night and pass down to your children or grandchildren.


Citrus potpourri has a wonderfully uplifting scent that helps to overcome stale and unpleasant smells in an enclosed area. It is an ideal scent for everyone as it isn't too sweet, nor too heady.


Lavender is summer flowering herb that has a delightful fragrance. It is a lovely addition to potpourri because it imparts a strong and pleasant scent that can be used to add fragrance to a room or area of the home.


If you want to poke and prod bubbles, then maybe bubbly slime is the slime for you. Covered in bubbles, this slime is soft and fluffy and is great if you want to feel a different texture when you touch it.


Fixatives consist of a substance (natural or synthetic) that is added to a potpourri mixture to reduce the evaporation rate of the plant scents and to assist in increasing the scent of the potpourri as a whole.


Eraser putty, also known as "kneaded eraser," is a very handy tool. Because of its smooth, malleable nature, eraser putty is less damaging to paper.


Choose Flowers from the Garden for Making Potpourri

It's great fun making potpourri and it has many uses from smelling wonderful, decorative effect, to keeping away insects. If you're keen to make your own potpourri, knowing which flowers and plants can be used from the garden can help spark your imagination for making an excellent potpourri.


Clear slime (sometimes referred to as "liquid glass slime") is a creative spin on slimes - you can see right through them, which makes them an ideal candidate for playing with or even adding decorations to!


Silly putty is that gooey, stretchy, bouncy stuff that’s fun to squish and pop. It was accidentally invented during World War II, when American scientists were trying to create synthetic rubber.


The most common recipe for homemade slime uses borax, but not everyone has borax at home. Luckily, it is still possible to make slime without borax, and this wikiHow will show you how.


Fluffy slime, sometimes called bubblegum slime, isn't your traditional slime - it's soft, squishy, and fun to play with, while maintaining a solid form.


Pomander refers to a strongly scented and pretty round decoration that is used to sweeten the air around a person or in a room. Originating using oranges, in medieval days pomanders were treated very seriously as a means of warding off the odors in less-than-hygienic times.


Making toy cars is a fun and easy project that you can do at home. It’s also a fun activity where you can bond with your children or get in touch with your inner child.


This mixture of vegetable starch and water has been used as an adhesive for centuries. Street artists and concert promoters use wheat paste to put up posters, craftspeople use it in papier-mâché or decoupage, and professional bookbinders use it for archival quality repair.


This is random, but fun! Heated Silly Putty is a great thing to play with, especially with those cold winter hands!


A simple and low-cost craft item for the kids to make. With a little time, and a great picture, you can give your special someone something to remember.


There are many different kinds of trees that you can make out of paper. You can make Christmas trees, or even trees on a wall that are life size! No matter what you want to do, wikiHow can help.


Paper towel tube rockets are simple and fun to make and they use up items in the house that you would otherwise toss away. The first rocket provided in this tutorial is an easy one, using marked-on designs and basic cutting and pasting.


While you could just head down to the local megamart and buy a pencil holder, it’s practically as easy to make one yourself. It’s a simple craft that only takes basic materials and a small amount of time.


This cute craft is ideal for preschoolers and early school age children to make during art and craft class. It's a repurposing craft, as it upcycles a plastic lid from a used container for the turtle's body.


A great craft for kids is to make a paper robot. This involves all the things kids love: bright colors, cutting paper, glueing things together, and bending pipe cleaners.


Craft time can be fun and easy. It's a great chance to bring everyone together to be imaginative. Nothing can be more symbolic of that coming together than a paper people chain.


Make a Fortune Teller out of an Empty Toilet Paper Roll

Are you fresh out of paper? Do you think, "Aw, I wish I could make a fortune teller but I'm out of paper"? Well, it's also good if you're out of toilet paper, because with this article you can make a fortune teller out of that!


This is the perfect present to give to your parents!


Skeleton leaves are beautiful, delicate, lacy leaves used for scrapbooking, decoupage, and other crafts. They can be expensive to buy, however, but they are surprisingly easy to make.


Ever wanted to have beautiful fairies buzzing around your house? If so, this article explains how to easily make a house for a faerie from a shoebox.


Flowers are beautiful, but they don't last a long time. Instead of picking flowers only to have them fade away, consider making your own. There are lots of ways to make flowers, from tissue paper to fabric, but did you know you can make some using yarn as well?


Newspaper is a perfect tool for crafts. If you have some crafts materials to help you, you can turn boring old newspaper into a homemade basket. These baskets are remarkably durable, and fairly simply to put together once you get the basic hang of it.


Rose petal beads are a delightful way to exude the scent of roses wherever you wear them. By turning the beads into a necklace, the warmth of your skin will bring out the rose scent as you wear it.


A Pringles can can be utilized in many different ways, try saving the can next time you finish the chips inside. This article will help you use your creative skills to make a cookie jar out of it.


Ribbon flowers  are a popular way to make flower decorations at home. Using satin ribbon will help you to get the glossiest finish possible. There are lots of different methods for making ribbon flowers that work well with satin ribbon, so try a few to find out which one you like best.


There are many techniques you can use to form cute flowers out of ribbon. Most involve some combination of folding, winding, and cutting, and some are held together by stitches while others can be held together with glue or staples.


Leaf prints are fun and easy crafts for kids of all ages. They're also a great scrapbooking idea or a way to enhance gift wrap, cards and other paper crafts.


When it comes to décor, nature is one of the very best muses. Colorful autumn leaves are a beautiful sight to see, so why not decorate your home with them?


One of the most popular traditions for graduation is presenting the graduate with a lei. Real leis can be expensive, nor do they last very long. Luckily, homemade leis cost much less to make.


Lavender beads are fragrant beads that can be threaded into necklaces, bracelets and anklets to make scented jewellery pieces. They are not hard to create and they make super gifts for people who like lavender.


Do you have an abundance of old silk flowers? Recycle them into adorable ladies wearing flower petal skirts. These colorful figures can't help but brighten up your day.


In the fall, decorating with leaves can help dress your home up perfectly for the season. A simple leaf vase can add warm, rustic charm to any room of your house -- and best of all, you can make it yourself.


Autumn is a beautiful season with a unique colour palette. Far from the frosty shades of winter or the vivid ones of summer and spring, autumn colours range from warm gold to soft auburn to bright red, and all shades in between.


Fabric flowers are an easy craft project and a great way to use up fabric scraps or recycle old fabric to make scrapbook embellishments, gift toppers or hair accessories.


Decorative mesh is a crafting supply that comes in a variety of fun, bright colors. Though it's usually used to make wreaths or as filler in floral arrangements, you can actually use the material to create decorative flowers that you can hang on your wall.


A tussie mussie is a small bouquet of herbs that smell delicious and some flowers to make it pretty. Pinning a tussie mussie to your clothing was once a way to "cover up" the smells from not bathing when people didn't wash that often a few centuries back.


Instead of throwing away an empty egg carton, why not turn it into a caterpillar? All you need are scissors, paint, pipe cleaners, and a little bit of imagination.


This craft is a great way to entertain children. It is art, music and rhythm all in one simple project. An enjoyable way to pass a rainy afternoon or to present as a class craft project.


This is a craft for all children. It is very simple for even small children to create this happy little tambourine. Great for classroom activity time, it is a craft and music project in one.


Make a Storm Trooper Helmet from a Milk Jug

If you want to emulate Darth Vader or you need a rad Storm Trooper costume for an upcoming Star Wars party, put on your Star Wars soundtrack and make your own helmet using a few simple milk jugs, paint, glue and a lot of creativity.


When you are stuck inside with nothing to do, suggest that the kids make a Popsicle stick puzzle. It's an easy kid-friendly craft that will keep the kids occupied for hours, and will cut down on waste.


Making a memo board out of silk is easy, as long as you have some other supplies as well. It turns out beautiful and it is amazingly simple!


A great way to use up corks and a lot of fun for the kids, this cork snake is suitable for kids to make and play with. It can be as fancy or as plain as the kids desire, and a few beads added at the tail end make for rattling fun.


Rustic and simplistic designs are totally in, and you can't get simpler than cork. Cork benches can get expensive if you try to buy them from the store, but they are surprisingly cheap and easy to make.


Make a Bulletin Board from a Ceiling Tile

Are you looking for a cheap, customizable alternative to rectangular cork boards? perhaps you just need a bulletin board and don't like black, white or brown that are available at local stores?


The last thing anyone wants to see are water marks on tables left by cold beverages. By using drink coasters, you can encourage your guests to place their drink container on the coaster instead.


Memory boards (aka memories board) are easy to make. They provide a great place to hang some of your favorite things. These boards remind you of the golden moments you have spent with your loved ones.


Tulle roses are simple to make, albeit a little fiddly. You'll soon get the knack of making these pretty little objects, which can be used to decorate everything from fairy costumes to a craft project.


Rainbow roses make a beautiful gift or addition to any home décor. Best of all, rainbow roses can be made at home. You can make rainbow roses with real roses, but if you're feeling a little less daring, you can also make a paper version.


Wine corks that accumulate over time can be turned to many good uses. One of these uses is to turn them into a texturally and visually interesting cork bathmat that will feel "squeaky" clean underfoot.


You can make simple yet beautiful flowers from a wide range of materials. Once you know which materials you feel most comfortable using, you can also customize your floral creations to your own personal tastes.


A daisy chain immediately brightens your day. Wear it on your head as a flower-filled crown or give it to someone as a symbol of friendship. Learn how to make a lovely daisy chain in just a few minutes.


Leaf collages are a great way to bring the outdoors indoors, celebrate the changes in seasons, and develop fine motor skills in young kids. This could be done as a science project, art project, or just a fun way to pass the afternoon.


For the button collector, there are never enough ways to show off the button collection. This is a particularly cute and interesting way to share your favorite buttons with everyone else as a decoration, or even as a gift.


When making ribbon flowers it is important to take care when creating the petals. Choose thread that matches your ribbons to create inconspicuous stitches.


Leaves are often dried to use as decorations in craft projects, or to preserve herbs for use in cooking. There are many ways to achieve either result, so take the time to sort through them to find those which work best for your purpose(s).


This daisy chain is strong, easy to make, and serves as a lovely decoration (though they don't last long). If you can braid well enough and you have plenty of daisies on hand, you're good to go.


Have you ever wanted to preserve some of those lovely fall leaves year round? Here's the quick and easy way of using Mother Nature to decorate your home.


While nature provides many flowers in a wide variety of colors, some of the brilliantly colored flowers that are seen at weddings, in florists' shops, and in high-quality images in magazines are sometimes dyed.


Looking for a way to make an unconventional floral arrangement? Are you simply accenting a handbag or creating an entire bouquet? Designing flowers from burlap material, or hessian fabric, can add interest and texture to any arrangement.


Leaf rubbing or  drawing  is an excellent and kid-friendly and Adults can use this as well  nature craft . It's suitable for all ages and a great camp project.


Poets have spent their lives dreaming about the ethereal beauty of the rose. Roses, however, can also have a practical use--and dried rose petals in particular can be transformed into many wonderful things.


Wouldn't it be nice to use real flowers to decorate your cakes? The culinary use of flowers dates back thousands of years and it's really not as hard as it sounds.


Making a wreath to decorate your home is a great way to celebrate any time of year, but especially fall, the season of changing leaves and plants ready for harvest.


In this tutorial you'll learn how to make this beautiful Kanzashi fabric flower. It can be attached to a purse, a shirt, a barrette or any other fashion accessory of your choice.


Want your potted plants to literally “spring” out and say hello? With the right sized planter, you can create these quirky flower pots, suspended above a simple bedspring.


Making play dough is easy. Kids and grown-ups of all ages will love this fun (and inexpensive) activity.


Here's one for all of those harakeke (flax)  weavers  out there. If you’re interested in adding a bit of colour to your latest creations or just want to experiment with them a bit, then the following instructions are for you.


Kids and playdough go together like cookies and milk. However, store-bought playdough is filled with strange chemicals and can be smelly. Fortunately, homemade Kool-Aid playdough smells good and is non-toxic!


The art of spinning wool is making a resurgence in today's society. People are re-discovering the unique qualities of wool, the preferred spinning fiber.


Making playdough for kids is inexpensive, easy, and fun. Unlike recipes that require cooking, homemade no-cook playdough is quick, requires minimal parental supervision, and is great for modeling projects because it dries over time.


Playdough can be just as fun and easy to make as it is to play with. Maybe your old playdough dried out and you don't have the time to run to the store to buy more.


Plastic canvas needlepoint is a variation of traditional needlepoint. It is used to create decorative 3D designs. Before you can execute complicated patterns, master the basic stitches and familiarize yourself with the required materials.


This is not a playdough for eating - it's one that smells great during play!


Glitter is a stubborn decorative item, whether it has been used for craft or for skin decoration, and your sweaty palms, soft skin and hands in general make for a great medium for glitter adhere to long after it is needed.


Treasure Balls are a fun way to package party favors and other small gifts. The recipient not only gets the small gift, they also get the fun of opening that gift in an unusual way.


Here is an excellent way to keep yourself amused for hours on end, without having to raid your mum's make-up box or ruin the bathroom. Make some fun "potions" for playing spells or running a little witches' shop.


Celebrate winter with this fun DIY project for kids. Create a safe, food-based paint with ingredients straight from your pantry. Younger kids can use it as finger-paint without you having to worry about them licking their fingers, while older kids can try their hand at finer work by using fine brushes and/or stencils.


Do you need sunglasses but don't have enough money? Do you need sunglasses tomorrow, or else? Maybe you've just always wanted to try to make them for yourself.


Drawing on sidewalks with chalk is a great way to bring out the artist in anyone, especially kids. You can create your own sidewalk chalk paint for less than purchasing chalk at a store.


The difficult process of throwing a cylinder has many different styles and techniques in which you can do to get to the desired result. Follow these steps to get the desired result of a cylinder from a ball of clay.


Polymer clay gets hard the older it is, making it difficult or even impossible to shape and use, especially if the clay has been left uncovered. Yet many don’t realize that even the hardest clay is salvageable.


Most people have a hard time sculpting feet, hands and faces. There is a trick to sculpting toes and feet.


Puppets can be fun to make, but what if you only have paper on hand? Fortunately, it is easy to make a puppet with just a sheet of paper and some tape or glue.


Kids love salad spinner art because it is a fun and involved way to experiment with colors. You can create salad spinner art by placing a paper plate or piece of cardstock inside a standard salad spinner, then adding dabs of paint in different colors, closing the salad spinner, and spinning vigorously for about ten seconds.


Test a Pottery Glaze Using a Mortar and Pestle

Testing a pottery glaze is an important part of ensuring consistency, color, and resilience. There are a number of ways to test a glaze; this one is very simple and provided you're not too fussed about absolute accuracy, this is a good one for using when doing a large area.


Clay is a wonderful sculpting medium due to its versatility and pliability. While clay is a marvelous medium to work with, it can be frustrating to return to your clay stores only to find a hardened, dried-out lump.


Kids a little bored? Have them make a paper bag puppet and put on a puppet show for you! They will have plenty of fun. Even better if you join them!


Recycle Ceramic Clay Using the Bucket Method

Art Teachers! Here's an alternative method for drying clay that doesn't involve a plaster slab drying station.


Hand puppets are a great craft project for children, and Puppet Theater can be a lot of fun too. If you want to make a hand puppet, you can rest assured that it is a relatively easy task.


Face painting is done for many reasons, for instance, Halloween, stage performance or festivals. It is easy to put it on but keeping it in place maybe a challenge, especially in hot weather or when you have to keep it on for long.


Marionettes are generally large, expensive puppets that are made out of wood, cloth and other materials. Making traditional marionettes by hand is a skill that can take years to acquire and perfect.


Paper puppets are ideal for classroom and home projects, because they are made with everyday craft supplies and reused materials. Try making a paper bag puppet, a stick puppet and a jointed puppet with your child.


Face painting is a fun activity that is always in demand at parties. With these simple directions, you can learn to draw a cute little face painting and save the hassle of booking a professional artist.


A ladybug face is a delightful design for young children attending a fancy costume party, or for face painting generally. If you're having a kids' party, ou can teach yourself several simple face-paint designs that kids will love.


Reindeer craft is a fun way to celebrate the winter festive season. Reindeer designs are cute, easy to work with and come in a variety of crafts, as suggested below.


In Portland, you can put a bird on something and just call it art. If nothing has birds on it, you know what you can do? Put birds on things. Spruce it up.


To celebrate the centenary of Brownsea Island Camp, make a red squirrel swap to pin on your hat. Swaps are known as Something Worn Attached, Pinned Somewhere.


Choosing a cat design is a fun and easy choice for face painting. You can choose to make the design as simple or complicated as you’d like. You will need face paint, brushes, water, and a face to paint on.


Whether you're looking to make a cute Easter decoration or just a fun craft to do with your kids, a pom pom sheep fits the bill. It's easy to make your own pom pom with just some yarn and a piece of cardboard, so you can customize your sheep to look exactly the way you want.


Ping pong ball chicks are an easy way to make little chickens for craft or decoration. They're a great idea for spring craft projects, for Easter decorations or just because you love chickens.


Dinosaur goody bags are the perfect item to round off the party. They're a fun addition to the theme, and the kids will love taking home a dinosaur memento of their party.


If you're looking for a fun crafty project, these pom-pom mice are an easy but cute toy to make. Start with step one to become a crafting wizard.


Wind chimes can provide a pleasant addition to a warm day spent outdoors, both aesthetically and aurally. Making wind chimes from recycled materials is a way to make the process less expensive and more environmentally friendly.


Do you want to make turn ordinary empty bottles into cute, awesome penguins? These fun, simple, model Spheniscidae can be used as decorative items, at a penguin themed party, on Penguin Awareness Day, (January 20) or World Penguin Day (April 25th) or as improvised 'pins' for safe, indoor ten pin bowling.


Do you love turtles? And you love crafts? Lets combine into a turtle craft! Read this article to make as much turtle crafts as you want!


This is a perfect craft idea for a preschooler when learning about sea creatures. Using egg cartons in crafts is a great way to  recycle  items. Here is how to make an egg carton jellyfish.


This creation is fun for little kids, especially for parties!


Have you ever made a paper fan? Simple, wasn't it? Have you ever wondered how to make a plain paper fan look more creative and eye-catching? Well, you're in luck, because this article will teach you how to make a paper fan that looks just like a real peacock!


Paper snakes are fun and easy to make. They are a great craft to learn about snakes. They also make great decorations for Halloween, or for nature lovers.


After a good celebration, you might find yourself with a whole bunch of leftover plastic bead necklaces. This simple craft is a cute and easy way to make use of these beads.


Cows are a favorite barnyard animal among kids of all ages. If you want to make your own cow, there are many different ways to do it, so you can choose a craft based on the materials you have on hand.


This winter, you and your family can make an adorable family of polar bears with just a few pom-poms and some chenille stems. With a little glue and a pair of scissors, you can craft an adult pom-pom polar bear as well as a cute baby bear.


Paper wings are a fun and easy craft. These wings can be made with paper, hangers, or contact paper. No matter if you are making them for your child, a party, or for cosplay, these simple wings can be made with a few materials in just a few minutes.


Make a Fuzzy Ball Pipe Cleaner Butterfly

This is a fun family craft using fuzzy wire. It's very easy to do and turns out to be really nice. Kids will love making these butterflies and hanging them in their room or playing with them.


Do you have a child who loves fairies? Try making them some simple fairy dust to add to their fairy adventures. You can make fairy dust for them to sprinkle outside or even edible fairy dust to sweeten and add color to their meals.


A fairy wand can be ideal for fancy-dress, cosplay, or as a gift for a fairy-loving child. There are many possible ways to make a fairy wand; use your creativity to make a wand that is perfectly "you."


Fairy doors can be made for miniature fairy houses or they can be made as a separate, standalone decoration that can be attached to a tree base, wall or some other area to suggest an entrance way to fairyland.


Make Fairy Repellent from the Dork Diaries

In the dork diaries, Nikki's little sister Brianna is afraid of fairies, and Brianna bugs Nikki about it day and night, to help Brianna's fears Nikki made up "Fairy repellent" so Brianna would stop.


While you can't swim and sing with Ariel and Sebastian, you can create an easy to make mermaid tail. There are plenty of different ways to create a mermaid tail.


Possibly the most popular style of wand to accompany fairy, princess and celestial-themed costumes, a star wand is easy to make from a variety of materials.


Whether it's for Halloween dress-ups or for a costume party for children or adults, a fairy tiara is something that you can make at home. This article presents several different styles of tiara that a fairy might wear, allowing you to choose the one that best matches your needs.


A fairy headband can be made in various ways, depending on what look you're after. Here are a few suggestions to try.


Create your own fairy garden village based right in your own garden space. Using a combination of budget materials, materials you have lying about and your own ingenuity, you can put together a little fairy village that will have the kids giggling and visitors marveling at your creativity.


Blowing bubbles is a fun pastime for kids of all ages. Even better though is when those bubbles are giant in size. Such fun!


Who says that ice has to come in cubes? Whether you're looking for a way to keep your favorite alcoholic beverage cool without diluting it or simply trying to keep your soda colder, longer, ice balls are the way to go.


This article will instruct you on how to make edible water bubbles, a cool and practical way of using chemistry in your everyday life.


Fairy gardens are miniature gardens decorated with small structures, models, and living plants. Supposedly, these places attract fairies throughout the year, bringing good luck to you and your home.


Blowing bubbles is fun! The best thing about bubbles is that you don't have to buy a special bubbles solution. It's easy to make your own bubble solution.


Watching bubbles float on the wind and burst is a summertime pleasure every child enjoys. You could buy a bottle of bubble solution and a wand at the store, but it's just as simple to make bubbles using materials you already have at home.


Fairy Dust necklaces are cute, magical trinkets used for any occasion! Now you can learn how to make an easy, inexpensive Fairy Dust Necklace!


What's not to love about making bubbles? They shimmer, they shine, they rise into the air, and then, pop! They burst. Learn now to choose bubble solution, pick out a bubble wand, and start blowing.


Blowing bubbles is a favorite past time for most kids. Making your own bubble solution is not only simple, but it's a great way to explore the science of bubbles.


If you remember the craft item Shrinky Dinks, you know that shrinking things is fun and allows a variety of artful endeavors with the end result. Surprisingly, chip and other snack bags can be shrunk in much the same way!


Kids love feeling the sliminess of spaghetti between their fingers. Why not make them spaghetti worms? They are colorful, easy to make, and super slimy!


Encourage children to celebrate the  4th of July  by making these kid-friendly patriotic strawberry desserts.


This article shows how to make delicious penguins out of pitted black olives, cream cheese and carrot. These penguin shaped garnishes have readily available ingredients and are easy to make.


A marshmallow snowman is a simple treat made from placing marshmallows one on top of the other and connecting them with a toothpick. Other candies are added for the snowman's features.


How about some fairy dust to make your world a more magical place? Fairy dust can be used for special effects, and it's also edible! Fairy dust can be made in any color, and if you want it to sparkle, adding edible glitter creates a neat effect.


Whether you're making icing for your kid's birthday cake, whipping up a vegan tofu scramble, or making your ordinary meal more holiday-appropriate, if you cook or bake then you probably have encountered a use for food coloring.


Gingerbread tree ornaments have been made for many centuries. They're easy to make at home and it's a whole lot more fun making shapes that you want instead of buying the fake ones from the store in shapes they have chosen for you.


Stringing beads is a fun way to give boredom the boot. And most preschoolers, both girls and boys, enjoy taking a crack at it. Beyond fueling creativity, beading also has another trick up its sleeve: it helps young kids practice patterning, or sequencing, which lays the groundwork for math, reading, and science.


Clowns are comic performers that are easily identified by their stylistic makeup, brightly colored wigs, humorous outfits and comedic antics. Part of the process of becoming a clown is the application of the stylistic makeup.


When you're face painting people, animals - especially cute ones like rabbits - are a popular request. It's important to know how to paint them, otherwise you could end up with a lot of disappointed customers.


Face painting is a fun, safe activity that any kid can enjoy. If your child's birthday is around the corner or you're planning for a community carnival, face paint can give you a quick, cheap, and easy way to entertain dozens of kids.


For anyone interested in  painting faces , this article with step-by-step pictures explains in detail how to paint someone's face like  Spider-Man .


Choose cosmetic grade, safe paint, and avoid using paint that isn't specifically designed for the face. Use a variety of brushes and makeup sponges.


Ever wanted to make easy butterfly that has wings that really flap? Well this the right article for you!


Have you ever watched "Jurassic Park" or "Walking with Dinosaurs" and find yourself wondering: How in the world do  I  do that? Well, now's your chance.


Do you want a cute, fuzzy little pal to play with? If so, then you should get a pom pom pet! They love to cuddle, play, and they are great pals altogether.


This bug out of a bag will be like a plant, it will have grass and flowers(optional). It will be a ladybug.


Creating clay animals is a great way to make a small gift for someone you love, create a colorful zoo for your living room, or just to spend a fun afternoon flexing your creativity muscle.


A caterpillar is a cute, fuzzy creature that turns into a beautiful butterfly. Best of all, there are lots of ways to make them using supplies from around your home.


This is a cute craft suitable for younger children of preschool or early school age. It's a cute little cat made using just wool (yarn) and it can be displayed with or used for gentle play.


Making fairy wings is a great way to save money on a Halloween costume or create a great gift for a child. To make fairy wings, follow these instructions.


Make a sea creature mobile for a sea theme at home or in the classroom. This is a cheap and cheerful way to  keep amused  and indulge in an afternoon of traditional cutting and  pasting  fun.


Cardboard castles are a fun project for any castle enthusiast. Recycle your used boxes to create a medieval fortress for a class project or a child's fort.


Take advantage of many  kids'  inherent fascination with  bugs  by helping them make their own little bug world out of accessible materials. They'll enjoy looking for pictures of bugs and figuring out how they can make them out of  beads , add them to their bug "collection," and make some "food" for their new little critters.


Ever wanted to capture some fairies? This article will show you several ways on how to make your very own fairy jar using ordinary materials that, with a little bit of imagination, can look just like tiny fairies!


To create a long lasting bubble solution, you need to add moisture to the mix. This is achieved through the addition of glycerin, a natural moisturizer, to traditional soap-and-water solutions.


When making your own  bubble blowing mix  at home, you'll need bubble blowing tools to go with the mix. Here is a raft of ideas for making or making do from items around the house.


Kids love to explore different scenes and objects. This neat project will amuse them for a long time.


Make a pair of fairy wings using crochet and some knitting skills, as well as easy wiring art. The following instructions will explain all that is needed to crochet your own fairy wings.


Ionizing water is a way to increase its pH level, making it more alkaline and less acidic. Acidic water can be raised to a neutral pH level with this process, and neutral water can be made more alkaline.


Hot and sunny days are tiring and sometimes boring. Kids might complain of the weather, as you begin to wish it were wintertime again. You might wonder, "Oh, what activity could I do in this frying weather?"


Blowing bubbles brings whimsical fun to any outdoor event - especially when there's a breeze to carry them high into the sky. You can buy bubble solution or make your own, and choose a wand for blowing colossal bubbles or tiny ones.


Whether you're going for a world-record bubble or just trying to find something to do with your gum once all the flavor's gone, knowing how to blow great bubblegum bubbles can help you get what you want.


Do you have a bored child who has nothing to do? Pull together a quick and easy bubble maker that forms cool bubble snakes using basic items that you'll find in the house.


Need to blow bubbles but lost your bubble wand? Well fear not, here's a fancy solution!


An easy and fun activity to do. Any child or adult will love this "rainy day" project. It's fast to make, and the finished object is awesome and fun to "play" with.


Unpoppable bubbles are bubbles made from corn syrup and dish soap that last longer than average. If you want to make unpoppable bubbles, you can do so with a few ingredients and supplies.


Blowing bubbles is really fun and easy! You can buy the solution that is already made or you can  make it  yourself.


Pan pipes are wind instruments that produce a soft, melodious sound. Pan pipes get their name because they are made up of a series of pipes that you blow across to produce sound.


Make Musical Instruments with Recycled Materials

Making a musical instrument can be a fun project, and there are many different musical instruments you can make using recycled materials from around the house.


Have you ever wanted to play an instrument that you made yourself? Perhaps you want to play the oboe or the clarinet, but can't afford to. This article will teach you how to make a simple instrument.


Harps come in all shapes and sizes, but at its core the harp is a simple triangular frame with a series of strings of varying lengths. Making a harp requires a serious investment of time and energy, as well as some specialized tools.


A dizi (also spelled d’tzu) is a six-holed flute typically made of bamboo, while a larger dizi has seven finger holes. Single tube finger-played flutes have been part of Chinese culture since ancient times.


Doing a trick at a gathering can make you the life of the party. However, many tricks are overused, and have been seen before. A relatively new trick that not many people have seen before is turning a carrot into a recorder.


Making a rainshaker is as simple as making a sandwich! All it requires is a bit of cleaning up and some accuracy! Best of all, it takes only five to ten minutes to make!


Make a Mock Electric Guitar from a Toy Acoustic

If you started playing guitar when you were young, or know someone who did, you might have a small, horrible-sounding children's guitar lying around.


Whether making this fun toy for yourself or for your kid, a homemade guitar is an easy and creative way to make a little music from household items.


Whether you're using your hands or cute paper cutouts, shadow puppets make great fun for the whole family. Perfect for games around the campfire or during a sleepover, many of these shadow puppets can be enough for even the youngest of kids.


A sock monkey is cuddly and cute. A zombie sock monkey is er, cuddly and... bloody.


The world of puppets. Arguably a better one and just as diverse. Here we'll cover making puppets out of paper, socks, felt, and full-out Jim Henson-style muppets.


Want to entertain those neighborhood kids? A spider puppet may do the trick.


Do you have a whole bunch of old socks you don't need anymore and need something to do with them. Or do you need a sew stuffed animal but can't afford to buy a fancy one from a store.


All you need is a wooden spoon, some crafty bits and pieces and the ability to draw a face and you'll be making a puppet in no time. Try to make several so that you can hold your own puppet show with friends.


Making a rod puppet is a fun and memorable experience. Though it can be time-consuming, it is surprisingly simple to make!


Cornstarch paste is a fairly simple replacement for store-bought glue. It's convenient because it's cheaper, you know what's in it, and it works. Cornstarch paste is also great for parents whose little ones have heavy hands when using glue sticks for school projects.


Edible fairy wands are a delicious and fun treat for girls who love fairies! These treats can be served as an after-school snack, dessert, and treats at birthday parties.


Fruit loops are always a treat for children, and no more so than when combined with a fun craft activity that can be eaten when you're sick of it! Kids love the colours, the texture and the taste of this fun craft activity.


Make a Smoothie in the Juice Hut on Animal Jam

This article will show you how to make juice for your animal to drink.


A good puppet theater is an invitation to play. Climb in, crouch down, and put on a show. Your audience can see your puppets, but they can't see you!


Make a Puppet with an Empty Bottle and a Broom Stick

Puppets are a way to have hours of fun on a tight budget. Use whatever craft scraps you have lying around or take a trip to the craft store to get your creative juices flowing.


Puppets are lots of fun to play with and you can use them for entertaining others as well. You can make some cute mouse sock puppets of your own with just a few simple tools and some low-cost materials.


Confetti potato salad is full of brightly-colored, diced vegetables. The chopped smattering of color resembles confetti, hence the name of this tasty dish.


Have you ever seen a cauliflower on your plate at dinnertime? Almost everyone has. But have you ever seen a cauliflower sheep on your plate? This recipe will tell you how to make a cute little cauliflower sheep out of every-day ingredients.


With vampires continuing to dominate both the theater and Halloween scene, creating a vampire pumpkin seems rather appropriate. Use tiny, white pumpkins for your creation as they will be outfitted with a pair of plastic vampire fangs for effect.


Making a popcorn necklace is very similar to making a popcorn chain. It's quick and doesn't consume much time. Learn how to make a unique necklace that will last as long as you want.


Do you want to make a cool picture frame from items you already have lying around the house? Here is how to make a simple picture frame out of pasta.


Dough can be used as a modeling agent in much the same way as clay. Once you've made the dough (using a lot more salt than you'd do for edible dough, by way of preservative), you can shape it into a basket.


A sequin egg is a fun and simple decoration to make for Easter or other special events. You can use a real egg (blown out) or a plastic mold egg.


A popcorn wreath is a simple affair that looks cool when hung. It can be used as a door decoration, a party favor or to feed the birds with. Whatever your reason for making it, it's fun and easy craft that the kids will enjoy making too.


A clove apple is a fragrant apple that won't spoil. It also is a wonderful Christmas gift, doesn't take long to make, and even a child can have fun making one!


Mint has a lovely aroma and taste, and in its dried form, it can be used as a garnish, seasoning, or part of an herbal tea blend. Drying mint is fairly simple and there are a few different methods you can use to achieve the same result.


Pipe cleaner flowers provide all the beauty and color of real flowers without the pesky bees. They are as simple to make as they are cute. They look adorable in old, glass soda bottles and fit perfectly on window sills.


Spiders have always been one of those universally accepted "creepy creatures." If you want to add a little bit of creepy flare to your Halloween decorations, or just freak out your sister, here is one simple way to make a spider.


You can make their arms and legs assume all sorts of funny shapes, but follow the same rules to make all the little people. You can even  make a chair  for them to sit in.


Make a St Brigid's Cross with Pipe Cleaners

This article will be telling you how to make a St Brigid's cross out of pipe cleaners. St Brigid is one of Ireland's patron Saints and she made a cross out of rushes to protect her from evil.


This is a neat way for kids to make their own pipe cleaner friends.


Here's an easy way to make a peace sign out of pipe cleaner. This is a perfect project for kids!


Make a Body Centered Cubic Crystal Structure Model Out of Food

When learning crystalline structures on an atomic level, using food to make physical models is an easy and delicious way to supplement your studying and visualize these on a theoretical level!


Making a sock puppet is really quite fun. The thing that makes sock puppets so fun is making each one unique. Each one can have special characteristics!


This guide to create muppet-style puppets requires some experience with sewing as well as the use of potentially harmful glues and should not be attempted by children.


Have you been looking for a new project to work on with kids? Do you need something to do with all your extra Easter eggs? How about making a snake marionette?


Creating a pirate sock puppet is a great activity for families with young children. It can be done using regular household items or any other accessories.


Marzipan is a dough made primarily from ground almonds, sugar or honey, and either corn syrup or eggs.  [1]   Marzipan is used in baking for making decorative figures and covering cakes.


Ever feel the need to create your own  Muppet  show? Ever feel the need to create a Muppet in your likeness? Whatever the reason, follow the steps below to learn how to make your own puppet,  Muppet Show  style.


This project is called a trash can puppet for two reasons. It's cylindrical, like a trash can, and it's made from leftover bits of fabric that might otherwise end up in a trash can.


A puppet theater makes a great gift for special children in your life, especially if accompanied by a few  puppets.  The very best part is that it's powered by imagination, not batteries.


Looking for a unique and interactive way to entertain your child? Create an adorable chipmunk puppet from a brown glove.


These beads mimic clay and are easy and fun to work with. They're perfect for preschoolers to make and play with, teaching them patterning, or sequencing, which helps lay the groundwork for reading and science.


Store this sweet flier either on a  Christmas tree  or land it on a crush's school desk. They make good favors, party activities for children, gift tags and  ornaments .


Planning a lazy day at the pool and don’t fancy having to get out to grab a soda or a beer? Or maybe you just want a great novelty item to amuse your party guests.


Candy wrappers can be used to make an interesting and pretty "chain". The chain can be used as a decoration any time of the year, as a decorative belt or accessory, for wrapping gifts with or for any other purpose you can think of.


Are your pipes a pain in the drain? You can unclog your own pipes at home without the help – or the cost – of a professional plumber. Learning a few different techniques will help you be able to conquer even the toughest of drains.


This experiment is a great craft for toddlers and children. Picky eaters might also be more inclined to eat colorful food. Adults can even use this quirky medium to make a colorful masterpiece!


The dragonfly is a much loved member of the insect world, often used as a symbol, totem or design by artists and animal lovers alike. It's easy to create a simplified and cute dragonfly using just pipe cleaners; the final design can be used to adorn gifts, be used as jewelry or simply enjoyed for what it is.


Art is a way to help kids learn to make art out of materials. If you want to plan crafts for children, art is a place to start. Instead of simply using the pasta in its natural color, you can create pasta in colors.


By using your imagination and the right side of your brain, you can make all sorts of animals from the basic four legged animal pipe cleaner model. Once you've grasped the easy model outlined here, you can build on it using more pipe cleaners and other decorative items drawn from the craft box.


These reindeer are fun and easy to make, and they make great holiday decorations!


Here is an easy way to make a chair using a pipe cleaner or chenille stick. This craft can be used for chairs in a dollhouse, display items for craft work or as chair for  pipe cleaner stick figure people  to sit on.


This article will teach you how to make a painted butterfly, also indicating the basic steps used and painting techniques. You will also be shown materials to use in order to make a successful butterfly.


Pipe cleaner arts and crafts can be a fun way to entertain kids or the kid in all of us. Here are simple instructions to build a bird with five standard pipe cleaners.


Clayboard is a type of hardboard with a clay and glue covering that is often used by artists who paint with acrylic and watercolor. It is a sturdy panel that allows artists to combine translucent and opaque painting techniques with etching.


Clay is a material that has been used to make both functional and aesthetic objects since ancient times. Basic techniques for molding clay require little more than your bare hands.


This handcrafted daisy is a very simple flower design made using pipe cleaners or chenille sticks. Depending on what your needs for the flower are, you can use these guidelines to make flowers of all shapes and sizes, adding it to craft and craft projects or using it for decorating.


Make your own clear rubber stamps (polymer actually) to use on clay, polymer clay, fabric, paper, or anything else you can think of. This is an easy process that allows you to make stamps out of practically any black and white image you can come up with, and you can make them whatever size you like.


A handmade pottery sink can be a beautiful addition to a bathroom, but it is not a project for beginners. This how to article is for people who already have some throwing skill, and also have an access to pottery kiln.


Make Primitive Utensils, Pots and Pans Without Using Metal

Hey you guys, we all ready to go all primitive? This is how you make stone age pottery and utensils.


Shells used to decorate bring the feel of the seaside into your home. Scented shells have the additional advantage of delivering a pleasant fragrance to the surroundings.


Make scented pine cones to bring aromatic scents into your home, to make an attractive holiday display, or to give away as gifts. Glue spices to pine cones using one of two methods, or scent the pine cones using essential oils and no glue.


Whether it's a DIY project for your home or a way to spend an afternoon with the kids exploring their creativity, sand art is a fun, inexpensive project with results that you'll want to display for years to come.


You may want to make crafty decorations for a low price. This article will tell you how!


Ever wonder how Great-great-grandma dyed the cloth for the family clothing? Perhaps you've been curious about "natural" colors and how to make them?


Nutshell creatures are cute and very easy to make. Ask your mom and dad to keep the shells from nuts so that you can make endless creations. Or, make your creatures using whole nutshells with the nut still inside - it makes a lovely sound and is interesting to roll back and forth.


Moss terrariums are beautiful as decoration, gifts, or housing for small reptiles and amphibians. They can even be sold with proper permits. This article helps you build and maintain a beautiful moss terrarium.


What is a garden without some ladybugs? Cute and colorful, they make great additions to any garden. Instead of waiting for them to come, however, why not make you own by painting some rock?


Walnut shells contain a natural dye that is perfect for transforming into ink. You'll find various possible recipes here for creating your own walnut ink.


You can easily make tall Cornstalk decorations for your Halloween or fall celebrations and parties.


Flower prints involve transferring the design of a flower from the real flower to power. It can be done by children as a fun craft and by the craftsperson or artist for an art or craft project.


Whether it is for a festive occasion, a celebratory event or just for fun, fruit baubles can provide fast and pretty decorations. They're simple to put together from just fruit plus ribbon or cord.


Burlesque-style feather fans can be expensive, but thankfully, you can make your own at home with a few supplies and a little spare time. Fix together acrylic fan staves and large ostrich feathers to create these beautiful and impressive costume fans.


Improve the Design of any Paper Airplane

Transforming a spare piece of paper into a flying machine feels amazing. Your plane though may crash or stall before it makes significant progress. Knowing how to make a basic paper airplane doesn’t guarantee that the plane will fly, but by understanding the plane’s gravity and lift, you can make any plane fly better.


A small ship is great and it is very realistic. Why not make one and impress your friends. We will be making a Spanish sail ship. Problem is it has a lot of steps but is is very easy if you have the materials.


Want to make a fun, simple, and quick project with a child but don't have a lot of supplies or ideas? Try making a paper helicopter. When you drop this helicopter from your hand it will slowly spin until it reaches the floor.


Making paper airplanes is a simple and quick way to have some creative fun. You can fold different paper airplanes for flying far, or staying in the air longer, or for flying fast.


Paper airplanes have been around for as long, if not longer, as actual aircraft. In 1908-1909,  Aero  magazine used paper airplanes to explain aerodynamics principals.


Interested in adding a sailboat decoration to your desk, or perhaps creating a gift tag? This article sets out how to make an origami sailboat which you can use in many different ways.


Origami is fun, and can be a boredom buster. Learn how to make a Sailboat with origami.


Luminaries are an age-old Mexican holiday tradition. Luminaries are most often made from paper bags and lit with candles to illuminate a pathway, stairway or other area.


Anyone can make a paper airplane that nosedives off the tip of his or her fingers. But this one will fly circles around the competition.


Confetti poppers are an exciting addition to surprises and special occasions. They are an colorful, exuberant way of celebrating a countdown, like on New Year's, or the fulfillment of an important ceremony, like after weddings or a graduation.


To make the fastest paper plane, go with a dart shape. A dart plane has a sleek design requiring as few folds as possible. A dart shape has no tail to slow the plane and can be made with short wings that allow you to throw the plane harder and faster.


Garlands can be fun and easy to make. You can use them as decorations for a party, an event, or even your bed room. This article will show you how to make several different types of paper garlands.


Confetti balloons are a festive, inexpensive way you can make everyday balloons personalized and fun. It won't take much time or effort to create your very own confetti filled balloons with a funnel and store bought confetti.


A star is a super shape for a piñata. It hangs well, is easy to fill with candies and best yet, is a fairly simply design to put together.


A paper chain is an easy, mostly mess-free art project. You can hang paper chains as festive party decorations, or you can just make them for fun. This is a safe and repeatable project for kids and adults.


Pom poms are a fun way to decorate not just clothing, but also accessories. You can even string them onto a rope and use them as a garland. Instead of making the usual yarn pom pom, why not make make one using fabric?


Paper ring chains can make interesting decorations in their own right but it's also useful to know how to use standard paper chains and do a bit more than usual with them.


Make a simple princess hat pinata for your little girl's party. You don't even need to use any gooey paper mache paste for this pinata.


This heart is meant to be broken, but only after everyone's had a chance to admire it during the other party festivities! This is a great pinata for celebrating romance, Valentine's Day or any other lovey-dovey celebration.


A treasure map can be useful for many things - school plays, games, or just for a fun activity to do with your kids. Making your own authentic-looking treasure map is easy to do.


Having a piñata at your party is a great way to provide decoration and entertainment all in one. There's no need to go out and buy a pinata for your next party, though.


Play money, although not necessarily helpful at the grocery store, has a lot of great uses. Play money is a fun accessory to games like "cops & robbers", "imaginary store", and even Monopoly.


Piñatas are exciting to have at a party and can be a lot of fun. This article should teach you how to create a cute little puppy dog piñata.


Here is how to make a papercraft Star Destroyer.


The piñata is a traditional Mexican toy or game piece. It is filled with sweets or candies, then it is hung somewhere with plenty of room for hitting at it.


Tissue paper roses are inexpensive to make, but the result is a handmade decoration that's quite beautiful. They can be used to decorate everything from a wedding reception hall to a wrapped gift.


This will show you how to make a spear out of paper.


A paper cell phone won't make calls for you or receive them but it is a lot of fun to make and play pretend calling with. This is a simple craft for a children's toy, and with some help, the children can be involved in making it.


Everyone (once in a while) wants to get creative and make something. You want to papier mâché your favorite animal, which is a giraffe. Now you can!


Whether as a crafts project for a small child or as an origami project for older people, there are plenty of ways to make a paper penguin that are fun for people of any age!


Sun catchers are a simple way to add some color to your window. Instead of buying one, why not make your own using tissue paper? The colors and design possibilities are endless!


Poppies are lovely flowers, but they don't last very long. This wikiHow will teach you how to make ones out of tissue paper that will last much longer.


The bugle has been sounded - it's time for battle. You don't have a real sword, but don't let that stop you! It's paper to the rescue! Not quite the same, but it'll do this afternoon.


For those times when you out of tissues and don't feel like going to the store to buy some, a great substitute is toilet paper.


Tissue paper pompoms are fun to make and add an elegant touch to any room. They are great for kids' bedrooms or as decoration for any soirée. Tissue paper pompoms are a great family craft activity but would not be suggested for children under the age of 6.


Butterflies are a wonderful part of spring and summer. Tissue paper is perfect for making them, because of how light, bright, and fluttery it can be.


Want to make a fake map? Want it to be original? Look below if you do want to!


Making homemade cross country or show jumps for your model Breyer or other model horses is not that hard and these little jumps can look very authentic provided you use the right materials.


Vellum is a creative craft paper that is commonly used for scrapbooking. While traditionally vellum was made from calf skin for writing purposes, today's paper vellum is made from plasticized cotton.


The most overwhelming and beautiful aisle in your scrapbooking supply store is probably the paper aisle. Scrapbooking paper comes in all colors of the rainbow and in too many patterns to count.


You must have tried and decorated so many wreaths for different occasions and events, but try this wreath made by using crepe paper, foam, a plastic ring and fabric ribbons.


A fun way of holding small goodies and items, such as Jelly Beans, paperclips, and snacks.


Tissue paper wins the thrifty decoration contest every time. Turn one of the cheapest items at the craft store into a bright, beautiful art project.


We cherish special moments by snapping pictures and collecting mementos to remember them by. But more often than not those items are either forgotten, left stored on our phones or computers, or stuffed in a drawer or box somewhere.


Chalking is one method enjoyed by scrapbookers to color the paper rather than resorting to more expensive paper and embellishments. Here is how to use chalking for your scrapbook.


Creating a scrapbook is a great way to preserve memories and exercise your creativity. Not only will you have a ball putting a design to your memories, but your family and friends will appreciate having a record of good times and important events, too.


Scrapbooking is an easy and fun craft, but it can seem a little overwhelming if you've never done it before. Keep things organized, but at the same time, let your creativity run loose.


Designing and creating scrapbooks is a fun way to capture and document your memories. These albums make wonderful gifts and keepsakes for family members, friends, and future generations.


Make Flower Embellishments for Scrapbooking (Using Artificial Flowers)

This is an easy and affordable method for making flowers to add to your scrapbook arrangements or for other scrapping projects. This article shows you both how to make the flowers and how to add them to a card project if wished.


Paper ships are a toy that many a child has made since the creation of paper. They are easy to make and they can be "sailed" on any small body of water, such as a bath, a puddle, a pond or even a little stream.


If you are launching into one of the fastest growing hobbies, scrapping, you'll need some supplies to kick start your fun. This article shows you how to build a scrapping tool kit that will set you on your way to many glorious hours of scrapping enjoyment.


Creating beautiful scrapbooks requires you to layer many different decorative elements in a way that tells a story. One of the main elements of a scrapbook is photographs.


Scrapbooks are usually made to portray one's personality, no mater what the scrapbook is made about. Be it your favorite band, your dreams, your family or your thoughts on celebrities, a scrapbook is always about you.


his project is great for people of any age who like to scrapbook. Moreover, a personalized bookmark allows you to express yourself. Make them for yourself and your friends.


Full of pictures, captions, quotes, and memories, scrapbooks can be used to document your life. They also make for a personal, sentimental, touching gift.


The image most people have of paper airplanes involves a badly folded sheet of notebook paper floating lazily around a school classroom. The basic design has come a long way over the years, however, and it’s now a breeze to make a paper airplane that can zip along at high speed and cover about the same distance as a good frisbee toss.


3...2...1...Blastoff! This paper rocket is based on actual NASA schematics, and will really fly.  [1]   With a few simple materials and a little handiwork, you’ll be able to blast of into infinity and beyond in no time!


Looking to get crafty? Believe it or not, you can make a paper boat from a single sheet of paper in just a few minutes. Follow these steps to find out how to do it.


A paper jet is a variation on the paper airplane. It looks a bit sleeker and more detailed than a traditional paper plane. You can fold several different kinds of paper jets with varying degrees of difficulty.


Make a Paper Airplane That Does Loop De Loops

Have you ever made planes that you think are going to be the best ones you have ever made but instead see it do a total nosedive to the floor? Then this is the plane for you!


A loop de loop paper plane is a type of paper airplane that performs a loop upon release. It can be a fun variation of a standard paper airplane as this plane mimics tricks that you might see fighter jets perform in air shows.


Whether you're creating a sculpture, pinata, or decoupaging a piece of art, using sturdy papier mâché paste is necessary for creating a strong bond.


Once you have made your papier mâché creation, the next step is making it colourful with paint!


You've heard of how to make a paper boat, right? Well, to make one with a bigger sail would be better, so read below to see how!