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Baby in pink sweater in a car seat "reading" a fabric book

Quiet Book Patterns?This is a page about quiet book patterns. Keep your baby or toddler engaged with a fun fabric activity book.

 

glue bottle

Gluing Paper to Plastic?This is a page about gluing paper to plastic. Whether it's for a craft project or you just need to cover something up, sometimes you need to attach paper to a piece of plastic. Some glues will work better than others to get the task completed.

 

Making a Simple Crochet Headband

Making a Simple Crochet HeadbandThis is a page about making a simple crochet headband. This cute headband is very quick and easy to make; so make several in lots of colors.

 

Decorative Outdoor Solar Sconces - lights on as twlight begins

Decorative Outdoor Solar SconcesAdd inexpensive solar path lights to wall candleholders to make decorative outdoor solar sconces. Learn how on this page.

 

Crochet Craft Project Ideas, Close up of Woman Crocheting

Crochet Craft Project IdeasCrochet crafters are always looking for new projects. This is a page containing crochet craft project ideas.

 

A lock attached to two pairs of nice scissors.

Protecting Your Sewing ScissorsThis is a page about protecting your sewing scissors. Sewing scissors can be dulled by misuse, such as cutting paper, wire, or children's glue covered projects.

 

Denim pocket attached to a notebook.

Jean Pocket CraftsThis is a page about jean pocket crafts. Almost all the parts of a pair of jeans can be used in recycled crafts.

 

Crocheted Baby Blanket

Crocheted Baby Blanket Patterns and IdeasThis is a page about crocheted baby blanket patterns and ideas. There are so many beautiful patterns for crocheted baby blankets. They are fun to make for your baby or as a gift.

 

Origami Envelope

Making an Origami EnvelopeThis is a page about making an origami envelope. Using any kind of paper you can fold an attractive envelope for small gifts, notes and gift cards.

 

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What Does "sm" Mean in Knitting Instructions?In knitting what does the abbreviation "sm" mean?

 

Heart Shaped Pot Mitt, Heart shaped pot or oven mitts.

Heart Shaped Pot MittA decorative and useful craft for Valentine's Day is a heart shaped pot mitt. You can make one yourself with a few materials and a bit of time. This is a page about making a heart shaped pot mitt.

 

Crochet "Go Back" Bowl - finished crochet bowl with another bowl inside holding a small pair of scissors and glue stick

Making a Crochet "Go Back" BowlThis fun little crochet project makes the perfect bowl for collecting up those small craft items and other things that we need to put away. You can add a ceramic or plastic bowl inside the crochet work or not. Learn how to make a crochet "go back" bowl below.

 

brightly colored comforter and matching pillow

Altering a Comforter?This is a page about altering a comforter. You have found the perfect comforter; well it is almost perfect.

 

A stained glass window using cut wine bottle bottoms.

Using Wine Bottles In Stained GlassThis is a page about use wine bottles in stained glass. A bottle cutter can help you reuse glass containers to create beautiful projects.

 

A gift basket with a theme of "Dinner and a Movie".

Dinner and a Movie Gift BasketMake this gift basket for a couple in need of a date night. This page is about making a dinner and a movie gift basket.

 

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Pink Plastic Foam Curlers

Craft Uses for Plastic Foam Curlers?It is sometimes amazing the creative ideas that crafters come up with when working with recycled or repurposed items. Even old foam hair rollers may find a new life. This is a page about craft uses for plastic foam curlers.

 

Woman wearing a handmade apron.

Making an ApronThis is a page about making an apron. Making an apron for yourself or as a gift is a fun project, whether you use a pattern or use your own unique design.

 

Swirl pattern tie dye shirt.

Setting the Dye When Making Tie-dye Clothing?When making tie-dyed clothing an important step before you finish the project is to set the dye. This is a page about setting the dye when making tie-dye clothing.

 

A decorated wicker Easter basket.

Decorating Wicker BasketsThis is a page about decorating wicker baskets. Go as elaborate or as simple as you like to transform a plain wicker basket into a personalized bit of decor.

 

A colorful cross stitched circle.

Washing a Stamped Cross Stitch Project?Once the cross stitch project is complete, you will want to remove the stamped pattern from the fabric. Woolite or a similar product used in cold water is a good way to do this. This page contains helpful information about washing a stamped cross stitch project.

 

Finished heart.

Recycled Candy Box Heart Shaped Wall HangingA heart shaped candy box, some knit scarf and fleece remnants, and a variety of buttons are all it takes to make this lovely wall hanging. This is a page about making a Recycled Candy Box Heart Shaped Wall Hanging.

 

Necktie keepsake quilt.

Making a Quilt With NecktiesThis is a page about making a quilt with neckties. Making a necktie quilt is a great way to reuse old ties. Using neckties from someone special will make the quilt a cherished keepsake.

 

A colorful handmade quilt on a bed.

Tying a Quilt Without a Frame?Even if you don't have a quilting frame it is easy to tie your quilt. One method is to lay the layers on the floor and pin or baste them together and then tie. This is a page about tying a quilt without a frame.

 

Other Uses for Tomato Cages

Other Uses for Tomato CagesThis is a page about other uses for tomato cages. From other gardening uses to holiday decorations, there are many things you can do with unused tomato cages.

 

How to Turn a Sweatshirt Into a Jacket - Finished jacket.

How to Turn a Sweatshirt Into a JacketUse an old sweatshirt to repurpose into a jacket. Here is a great design for how to turn a sweatshirt into a jacket.

 

Bent Silverware Bracelet

Bending Silverware for Crafts?Silverware can be used for all sorts of creative craft ideas. This is a page about bending silverware for crafts.

 

Barbie doll with clothes pin furniture.

Making Doll Furniture from Clothes PinsClothes pins can be used to make really cute doll furniture. If you don't have some to recycle they can be purchased at many hobby and craft stores. This is a page about making doll furniture from clothes pins.

 

pattern books for making Cabbage Patch Kids and clothing

Finding a Cabbage Patch Doll PatternOriginally created in 1978 and called Little People, these dolls are still popular today. You can make the soft sculpture version of this doll at home. This is a page about Finding a Cabbage Patch doll pattern.

 

Storing Sewing Needles

Storing Sewing NeedlesThis page is about storing sewing machine needles. Having your needles readily available makes all sewing machine projects easier.

 

Baby Carrier Cover

Handmade Baby Carrier CoverThis is a page about handmade baby carrier cover. If you sew, you can save money or create a unique baby carrier cover by making your own.

 

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Making a Journal with a Jeans Pocket - pocket with dryer sheet flower sewn to front piece of fabric

Making a Jeans Pocket JournalCreate a fun journal from fabric covered heavy cardboard or chipboard panels. Add a jeans pocket to hold pens and pencils. We can show you how in the project that follows.

 

Tissue Paper Flower Bow - gift with bows and tag

Making Tissue Paper Flower BowsIf you are looking for an alternative to the traditional ribbon gift bow, consider making tissue paper flower bows. Learn how on this page.

 

Quilting Tips and Tricks, Nine patch quilt block and tools.

Quilting Tips and TricksThis is a page about quilting tips and tricks. There are a lot of tips for methods of cutting and piecing that can improve your accuracy and speed up your project. Find out ways to get inexpensive fabric or free patterns.

 

Wire-Edged Ribbon Bow

Decorative Bow IdeasThis is a page about making decorative bows. Handmade bows can be used in many craft projects, such as wreaths or as decoration on clothing.

 

Crocheted Bathroom Rug

Crocheted Bathroom RugCrochet squares from strips of torn fabrics, in your choice of colors, to make this attractive bathroom rug. It is a great way to use discounted yardage that may not be appealing in its whole state. Learn how to make a crocheted bathroom rug to match your decor.

 

White doily with purple edges against an orange background.  Doily does not appear to be starched

Starching DoiliesThis is a page about starching doilies. In past years doilies were often starched to best display some of their lovely ruffled edges or to create bowl shapes.

 

Handmade Collage Card - Finished Card

Handmade Rustic Flowers and Vases Collage CardHave fun creating a lovely, unique card using the collage art form. This is a page about handmade rustic flowers and vases collage card.

 

Felt Heart Bookmark - bookmark on corner of book pages

Making a Felt Heart BookmarkFelt page corner bookmarks are fun and easy to make for your own use or to give as gifts. This is a page about making a felt heart bookmark.

 

Wallpaper book with blue wallpaper.

Uses for Wallpaper BooksWallpaper sample books have many beautiful and sturdy samples that can be used in crafts. This is a page about uses for wallpaper books.

 

A plastic red container of ground coffee.

Finding Plastic Folger's Coffee Cans?Plastic contains can be used in many craft projects. This is a page about finding plastic Folger's coffee cans.

 

Revamping a  Chandelier

Revamping ChandeliersThis is a page about revamping chandeliers. Whether refurbishing your present chandelier or changing another, it can be fun to improve your lighting.

 

Rubber Cement

Gluing Foam RubberGluing foam rubber can be a challenge but with the right adhesive, it is possible. This is a page about gluing foam rubber.

 

sewing machine

Pattern for Fitted Queen Sheets?Making your own bed sheets allows you to choose your fabric and perhaps get a better fit. This is a page about pattern for fitted queen sheets.

 

Romantic Wreath - wreath hanging on closet knob

How to Make a Romantic WreathDisplaying a lovely romantic wreath at Valentine's time is easy especially if you make your own. This page shows you how to make one version inexpensively. This is a page about how to make a romantic wreath.

 

A kitchen towel with blue yarn crocheted on the top.

Crocheted Towel TopperThis handy craft project allows you to hang your kitchen towel on a bar, kitchen cabinet knob, or oven door. You also could use it to hang a hand towel in a bathroom. This page features several patterns for making a crocheted towel topper.

 

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Crochet Edge Around a Fleece Blanket

Adding a Crochet Edge to a Fleece BlanketThis is a page about adding a crochet edge to a fleece blanket. If you crochet, you can dress up the edge of a simple to make fleece blanket.

 

A recycled market bag made from plastic grocery bags.

Making Market Bags from Plastic BagsReusable market bags made with plarn are cute and sturdy. This pageis about making market bags from plastic bags.

 

Dollar Bill Rose

Making a Dollar Bill RoseGiving money as a gift is even more fun if you know how to fold money into interesting shapes. This is a page about making a dollar bill rose.

 

Grey and black wedding dress.

Dyeing a White Wedding Dress Black?Dyeing a wedding dress black can make for a stark look or even a great costume idea. This is a page about dyeing a white wedding dress black.

 

Paper Heart Door Hanger

Paper Heart Door HangerThis easy to make paper heart decoration is easy enough for child to make. It's a nice Valentine's Day or Mother's Day project. This is a page about making a Paper Heart Door Hanger.

 

array of stars

Making a 5 Point Crochet StarThis is a page about making a 5 point crochet star. There are a lot of patterns available for making a crocheted 5 point star.

 

A photo of a pug.

Making Homemade Piddle PadsThis page is about making homemade piddle pads. For training puppies and dogs unable to go out to relieve themselves, piddle pads can be helpful, but expensive.

 

Hanging Steel Kitchen Utensils

Making a Utensil HolderThis is a page about making a utensil holder. Kitchen utensils can easily start to take up a lot of space in your cooking area. Making a utensil holder is a great way to reduce clutter in your kitchen.

 

purple hued coiled rag bowl on white background

Making a Coiled Rag BowlThis is a page about making a coiled rag bowl. Create a unique cloth bowl by wrapping cord with fabric strips and coiling into your desired size and shape.

 

Making a 3D Pumpkin Card

Making a 3D Pumpkin CardThis is a page about making a 3D pumpkin card. A cute pop-up 3D pumpkin card is a perfect Thanksgiving or Fall gift.

 

Finished brown paper heart.

Brown Paper Hanging Heart DecorationThis cotton stuffed brown paper heart decoration is inexpensive and easy to make. This is a page about brown paper hanging heart decoration.

 

Bubble Gum Machine Candy Dish

Making a Terra Cotta Gumball MachineThis is a page about making a terra cotta gumball machine. Use a painted and decorated clay pot and saucer, and a glass bowl to make a cute candy or gumball machine.

 

#1 Dad Birthday Card

Making a #1 Dad Birthday CardAn easy expressive card can be made by your youngster with a handprint cut out and some glue. This page is about making a #1 dad birthday card.

 

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Making a Wash Cloth on a Knitting Loom?How do you make a wash cloth or a dish cloth with a loom knitter? How many pegs do you need?

 

Striated homemade soap in reds, pinks, and blue.

Making Melt and Pour SoapThis is a page about making melt and pour soap. Homemade soap is a fun craft to get into. You can easily jump right in by using melt and pour bases. To these bases you can add a variety of inclusions such as fragrance, exfoliants, and colors to name a few.

 

Sports Jerseys

Making a Sports Jersey QuiltThis is a page about making a sports jersey quilt. A great memory quilt can be made for your sports enthusiast or athlete from a sports jersey collection.

 

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Making a Plastic Canvas Doll House?This is a page about making a plastic canvas doll house. Plastic canvas is quite easy to work with and is a good medium for creating one of a kind doll houses.

 

Making a Tissue Paper Bowl

Making a Tissue Paper BowlThis is a page about making a tissue paper bowl. Torn pieces of, new or recycled, colored tissue paper can easily be fashioned into a beautiful decorative bowl.

 

Eucalyptus Branch

Preserving Eucalyptus Branches?This is a page about preserving eucalyptus branches. Eucalyptus branches are a beautiful and fragrant addition to flower arrangements and many crafts.

 

Three Steel Cookie Cutters on a White Background

Creative Uses for Cookie CuttersThis is a page about creative uses for cookie cutters. Cookie cutters can be used for more than just making cookies. Their variety of shapes and sturdy construction make them perfect for use with other foods and many types of craft projects.

 

A collection of puzzle pieces.

Crafts Using Jigsaw PuzzlesThis is a page about crafts using jigsaw puzzles. You can reuse puzzle pieces to create many fun crafts.

 

Sewing Leather

Sewing Real Fur and Leather?This page is about sewing real fur and leather. Sewing animal skins can be a challenge and often need to be hand stitched.

 

Rubber Boot Planter - planted ladybug boots

How to Make a Rubber Boot PlanterThis is a page about rubber boot planter. Do you have a pair of rubber boots that your child has outgrown? Turning them into a planter is a fun project that your child can help with and it lets you repurpose them.

 

Photo of a quilt made with tshirts.

Making a T-shirt QuiltThis is a page about making a t-shirt quilt. Making a t-shirt quilt is a great way to preserve memories. Those old concert shirts or other neat shirt you no longer wear can be turned into a cozy quilt.

 

Pink house shaped bird feeder in an apple tree.

Repainting a Metal Bird Feeder?This is a page about repainting a metal bird feeder. Over time metal bird feeders can rust. With proper prep and a final clear coat, you can give the feeder a new look and it will last for many more years.

 

balls of yarn

Donating Yarn?If you have an excessive amount of yarn, it would be great to donate it to a school, nursing home, or someone that needs it for a special project. This is a page about donating yarn.

 

Making Fleece Hand Warmers

Making Fleece Hand WarmersKeep your hands toasty this winter, by making a set of these reusable fleece hand warmers. This is a page about making fleece hand warmers.

 

Sock Cupcake with Cherry on top

Making a Sock CupcakeThis is a page about making a sock cupcake. This is a cute way to give a gift of socks.

 

Adjustable Sock Loom

Using a Knitting Board Adjustable Sock Loom?This is a page about using a Knitting Board adjustable sock loom. A great alternative to the traditional needle approach to knitting socks is to use a sock loom.

 

Book Pocket Pillow - finished pillow with book in pocket

How to Make a Book Pocket PillowThis cute reading pillow has a special pocket to fit a beloved book, making a reading nook wherever it goes. This is a page about how to make a book pocket pillow.

 

Robot Shrinky Dink

Making Your Own Shrinky DinksShrinky dinks are a fun craft to make with your kids. This is a page about making your own shrinky dinks.

 

DIY Paper Towel Roll Kaleidoscope - closeup of one

DIY Paper Towel Roll KaleidoscopeTake a recycled paper towel roll and some found objects to make this fun kaleidoscope. Kids can make this themselves with a little bit of assistance.

 

Patchwork quilt with a pile of quilting squares on top.

How Many Fat Quarters Do I Use?The number of fat quarters needed for various quilts will depend on the finished size, but even more importantly on the type of block chosen. Complex blocks may require more fabric as there may be more waste. Save scraps for future projects. This page provides some estimates and sources for determining the amount of fabric needed.

 

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Making a Kitchen Witch?This is a page about making a kitchen witch. Having a kitchen witch to watch over your kitchen is supposed to keep food from burning.

 

Person painting an egg made of polystyrene

How to Paint StyrofoamThe rough porous surface of Styrofoam can make it a challenge to paint. This is a page about how to paint Styrofoam.

 

Making T-Shirt Pillows

Making T-Shirt PillowsThis is a page about making t-shirt pillows. Favorite t-shirts often hold memories we would like to keep. So rather than throw them away, make pillows.

 

Dyeing Bath Towels

Dyeing Bath Towels?This is a page about dyeing bath towels. Thinking of changing the appearance of your bathroom, try dyeing the towels.

 

Lacy Crocheted Dishcloth

Making a Lacy Crocheted DishclothThis is a page about making a lacy crocheted dishcloth. The lacy pattern used for this dishcloth makes it a good gift for a housewarming or other occasion.

 

Thick Crocheted Slippers - on child's feet

Making Three Strand Thick Crocheted SlippersUsing a half double crochet stitch and three strands of yarn you can make a pair of these child's cozy slippers. This is a page about three strand thick crocheted slippers.

 

Stone Ladybug Garden Ornaments - ladybug rocks in a planter

Making Stone Ladybug Garden OrnamentsPaint stones to look like cute little lady bugs to add to your garden or potted plants. Everything you need to know to make these sweeties is found in the tutorial below.

 

Making a Pom Pom Blanket Loom

Making a Pom Pom Blanket LoomThis is a page about making a pom pom blanket loom. A pom pom blanket is much easier to make if you have a loom for it.

 

Smoothing Rough Edges

Smoothing Rough Edges on Glass and Plastic...This is a page about smoothing rough edges on glass and plastic crafts. Many craft projects require you to cut glass and different types of plastics. This often leaves a rough edge that needs to be smoothed.

 

Making Crochet Nylon Net Scrubbies, Crochet nylon net scrubber.

Making Crochet Nylon Net ScrubbiesCrochet nylon net scrubbies are quick, easy, and fun to make. They are useful in the kitchen for the crafter and make great gifts and craft sale items. This is a page about making crochet nylon net scrubbies.

 

Knitted Sweaters

Making a Liner for a Knitted Sweater?This is a page about making a liner for a knitted sweater. A liner for your sweater makes for a finished look, as well as protects your skin from itching caused by wool sweaters.

 

Pin Curling an American Girl Doll's Hair

Pin Curling an American Girl Doll's HairThis is a page about pin curling an American Girl doll's hair. The hair on an American Girl doll can be styled and curled for a renewed look.

 

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