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Spring Hat and Butterfly Door Hanging - hat door hanging

Making a Spring Hat and Butterfly Door HangingAn inexpensive spring straw hat can be used as the base for making a pretty hanging for your door or wall. Follow the instructions in this page for making a spring hat and butterfly door hanging.

 

Making a Crab from a Scallop Shell - scallop shell crab

Making a Crab from a Scallop ShellAfter serving a delicious appetizer of scallops or upon your return from beachcombing, make this cute scallop shell crab to add to your decor. This is a page about making a crab from a scallop shell.

 

Wire Spiral Picture Holder - both variations of the holder

How to Make a Wire Spiral Picture HolderTake a pretty stone and some wire to make this handy picture holder. Perfect for your office desk or a shelf. This page is about making a wire spiral picture holder.

 

Ribbon Flowers - ribbon flower in pot with succulent

Simple Ribbon FlowersWith just some ribbon of your choice, wire, and hot glue you can make pretty flowers to decorate houseplants, create centerpieces, and more. This guide shows you how to make simple ribbon flowers.

 

Four Tier Votive Candle Holder - foliage can be displayed as well

Making a Four Tier Votive Candle Holder from PVC PipeLengths of PVC pipe covered with yarn can be used to make this attractive battery operated votive candle holder. Learn how to make a four tier votive candle holder in this page.

 

Spring Pouf Wreath - finished wreath hanging on a wall

Making a Bath Pouf Spring WreathIf you have not considered bath poufs as crafting items, think again. Multicolor poufs are used to make a pretty spring wreath. This page contains the instructions and photos necessary for making your own wreath.

 

Wine Glass Candle Holders - turn glasses right side up and fill with faux flowers of your choice

Making Wine Glass Candle HoldersInverted, stemmed wine glasses make pretty candle holders. You can put faux flower petals, buttons, or other decorations into the glass and seal them in to make quite decorative candle holders. This is a page about making wine glass candle holders.

 

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Making a Painted Wire Flower?I can't seem to get the glue to set or drip inside the pedal.

 

Mini Hat Spring Wreath - finished wreath hanging on porch wall

Mini Hat Spring WreathMaking your own seasonal wreaths is not only fun, but your creation will be unique and express your style. You may also save some money over buying a pre-made one. This is a page about making a mini hat spring wreath.

 

Popsicle Stick Vase - vase with flowers

How to Make a Triangle Shaped Popsicle Stick VasePopsicle or crafts sticks are a crafting staple. This cute, triangular, painted vase for displaying faux flowers uses Popsicle sticks. It is easy to make and a great craft for adults and kids alike. Learn how to make one here.

 

Wine glasses painted to resemble candy corn, placed upside down with battery operated candles inside.

Candy Corn Wine Glass CandlesticksA candy corn motif is perfect for Halloween and general fall decorations. Turn a plain wine glass into a cute unique candlestick. This page offers complete instructions for making candy corn wine glass candlesticks.

 

Fancy Tea Lights - tea light containers wrapped with tape

How to Make Fancy Tea LightsBling up plain tea lights by adding decorative tape, stick on gems, and more. This is a page about how to make fancy tea lights.

 

finished wreath

Flip-Flop Beach WreathMake this cute beach themed wreath for seasonal use or as a bit of decor for a beach house. This is a page about making a flip-flop beach wreath.

 

Floral Framed Collage - hexagon on a small easel

Floral Framed CollageLet's make a frugal decor art work that can be displayed on your desk, wall, or to give as a gift! Flowers that will never die help to create a cute collage of flowers framed with craft sticks.

 

Fall Lacy Jar Decoration - glue leaves to lace and some buttons on the top

Making a Fall Lacy Jar DecorationDecorate a recycled jar with some lace, faux fall leaves, buttons, etc. for a pretty seasonal decoration. This is a page about making a fall lacy jar decoration.

 

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Red, White, and Blue Star Window Decor

Red, White, and Blue Star Window DecorI love decorating my big window with stuff that hangs from 12 pieces of yarn. For Valentines Day, St. Patty's, Easter, and spring, I had hearts, shamrocks, eggs, and birds. Now that summer is almost here, this!

 

Candle centerpiece with apples roses and sprigs of fir.

Centerpiece Ideas Using CandlesCandles are a beautiful addition to a centerpiece, as long as you are careful when using flammable materials and the hot wax. This is about centerpiece ideas using candles.

 

Recycled Candle Night Lamp - lighted jar jar

Recycled Candle Night LampThis craft is inspired by the daily power interruptions in my area. When candles are too boring to look at, you can always think of a fancy idea to bring light and color during a blackout period.

 

Wooden and porcelain figurines of cats from different cities and countries.

Displaying Small FigurinesThis is a page about displaying small figurines. There are many ways you can display a collection of small figurines. You can even make a special display frames and boxes.

 

Making Plastic Animal Bookends - holding up books on a shelf

Making Plastic Animal BookendsWe own hundreds of books, even after donating ones we feel we can pass on to others. Having a bunch of similar bookends in the house in order to keep a consistent style can be costly, so I've started making these colourblock animal bookends for just a few bucks a pair.

 

Fabric Covered Display Boxes - display packages wrapped in fabric and tied with lace bows

Fabric Covered Display BoxesI needed three different size boxes, dressed up as if they were gifts for selling on eBay. This is what I came up with.

 

Switch plate covers  in a zebra print.

Making Zebra Switch Plate CoversThis is a page about making zebra switch plate covers. These zebra switch plate covers are a great way to add a fun accent to your decor. They are easy to make and would even be a good kid's craft.

 

A pencil Christmas tree decorated for fall.

Decorating a Pencil Christmas Tree for FallThe small narrow faux trees typically used for Christmas can also be decorated for a variety of occasions and seasons. This is a page about decorating a pencil Christmas tree for fall.

 

Bird
Cage Floral Display

How to Make a Bird Cage Floral DisplayA wire bird cage can be used to make a pretty decorative floral display for your home. This is a page about how to make a bird cage floral display.

 

Denim and Bandanna Wreath - finished wreath hanging on an exterior wall

Making a Denim and Bandanna WreathDenim fabric and bandannas, in your favorite colors, can be used to make a fun wreath for decorating inside or out. This is a page about making a denim and bandanna wreath.

 

Yarn Heart Garland Decoration

Making a Yarn Covered Paper Heart GarlandCardboard hearts can be wrapped with your choice of yarn colors and then strung together to make a pretty decorative garland. This is a page about making a yarn covered paper heart garland.

 

Drinking Straw Candleholder - candleholder not lit

Drinking Straw CandleholderThis is a glass candle holder decorated with drinking straws and would look really classy on the dining table as a finishing touch to a special meal.

 

Pistachio Shell Flowers and Candle Holder

How to Make Pistachio Shell Flowers and Candle HolderSave the shells next time you enjoy a bowl of pistachios. The shells can be used to make a unique candle holder or flowers. This is a page about how to make pistachio shell flowers and candle holder.

 

Jute String

Wrapping a Vase with Jute String?One simple way to decorate a plain vase is to wrap it with jute string. This is a page about wrapping a vase with jute string.

 

Geometric Paper Heart Decor - finished geometric heart shaped piece of decor

How to Make a Geometric Paper HeartThis heart shaped bit of home decor begins with a typical heart shaped piece of cardboard. The folding of your paper covering gives it a finished geometric look. This is a page about how to make a geometric paper heart.

 

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Yarn Wrap Letters and Hanger  - wrapped letters

How to Make Yarn Wrapped LettersCardboard letters can be dressed up to fit any decor by wrapping them with various colors and textures of yarn. This is a page about how to make yarn wrap letters.

 

Foam Pumpkin Faux Cactus - enjoy your new decor piece

Making a Foam Pumpkin Faux CactusThis attractive faux cactus begins with a foam pumpkin. Add some paint, flowers, and large headed pins and you too can make a personalized floral decoration for your home or to give as a gift. This is a page about making a foam pumpkin faux cactus.

 

Fabric Garland - finished garland up close on white fabric backdrop

Fabric GarlandThis is a very cute garland that is made with scraps of left over fabric. This garland can be hung as a backdrop for parties, hung in a nursery, along the stairs, mantel, and so forth. It is very easy to make and makes a nice decorative piece that doesn't look cheap!

 

finished luminary

Craft Stick LuminariesCraft sticks and either decorative paper napkins or wrapping paper can be used to make pretty luminaries to decorate your home or next party. This is a page about craft stick luminaries.

 

Beach Reminder Jars - Closeup of lid.

Beach Vacation Reminder JarsMake a painted or decorated jar to remind your of your trip to the beach. You can even store shells inside. This is a page about beach vacation reminder jars.

 

Hanging Floral Heart - flower heart on shelf

Hanging Floral HeartThis is a beautiful, easy, and very inexpensive do it yourself decor project. It is perfect for your office, home, or for special occasions such as a baby shower, engagement, or wedding.

 

Photo of a pink sparkle ball Christmas Decoration.

Crafts Using Plastic Drinking CupsIn addition to variations on the sparkleball type crafts there a many other projects that begin with plastic drinking cups. They lend themselves to lighted crafts. This is a page about crafts using plastic drinking cups.

 

A photo magnet made with Modge-Podge.

Modge-Podge Photo MagnetI wanted to see what I could do with the little wooden star craft from Walmart. I pasted a picture onto it with Modge-Podge high gloss, then painted around it. I used a strong magnet. It will hold almost anything and it is a great reminder to me of a house that my father once built.

 

Scrabble Art Project - finished wall art project

Making Scrabble Wall ArtIf you have an old Scrabble game that has lost too many pieces to be functional as a game, you can still use it for unique and creative art crafts. This is a page about scrabble wall art.

 

Charming Lucky Horseshoe  - closeup of finished decorated horseshoe

Charming Lucky Horseshoe CraftHere is a horseshoe craft that is sure to bring good luck to your home. This is a page about charming lucky horseshoe.

 

Grape Leaf Wine Bottle

Grape Leaf Wine Bottle DecorationReuse your emptied wine bottles with this adorable grape leaf craft. This is a page about grape leaf wine bottle decoration.

 

Full view of the doll lamp completed.

Solo Cup Doll Lamp with InstructionsLighted Solo cups overlain by a fancy dressed craft doll make a pretty bedside table lamp or nightlight. This is a page about Solo cup doll lamp with instructions.

 

Colored Salt Decor - cut glass style decanter with layered colored salt

Colored Salt DecorDyed salt can be used just like colored sand to create beautiful filled glass decor items. This is a page about colored salt decor.

 

Pom Pom Plant Candy Dish

Making a Pom Pom Plant Candy DishThis is a page about making a pom pom plant candy dish.This cute decoration hides the candy underneath the colorful pom pom.

 

Bottle Cap Magnets

Making Beaded Bottlecap MagnetsThis is a page about making beaded bottlecap magnets. Any small beads will work to make a set of these pretty magnets.

 

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finished board

Making a Magnetic Chalk BoardUse special paint on a flat surface to create this easy chalkboard. This is a page about making a magnetic chalk board.

 

Paper Towel Pillow

Making a Paper Towel PillowThis is a page about making a paper towel pillow. The surprise stuffing in this decorative pillow is a roll of paper towels, covered with a piece of fabric.

 

Dried Banana Leaves Candleholder

Making a Dried Banana Leaves CandleholderThis is a page about making a dried banana leaves candleholder. Dried banana leaves can be used in a number of craft projects.

 

two vases with blue and purple flowers with one red and  yellow one also

Making Coffee Filter FlowersThis is a page about making coffee filter flowers. Dyed coffee filters can be made into pretty decorative flowers.

 

Mini Moss Covered Pots

Making Mini Moss Covered PotsThis is a page about making mini moss covered pots. It is fun and easy to make these cute mossy decorations.

 

wooden tray with religious saying

Making a Personalized Serving TrayThis is a page about making a personalized serving tray. Make a simple tray something that you and your family will treasure.

 

Candle vase filled with dried beans and peas.

Using Dried Beans as DecorationsThis is a page about using dried beans as decorations. Dried peas and beans can be incorporated into many craft projects.

 

A tray with a stamped "inlay" of leaves.

Making a Mock Wooden Inlay TrayThis is a page about making a mock wooden inlay tray. Make this pretty tray as a gift or for displaying in your own home.

 

display of beach sand, sea glass, and tiny sea stars

Making a Small Sandy Beach DisplayThis is a page about making a small sandy beach display. Bring the beach home with a display of your sand and shells.

 

Finished holder.

Making a Fall Candle HolderThis is a page about making a fall candle holder. Decorate a glass vase or cylinder with vibrant fall colors to make a striking candle holder.

 

Book Page Art

Making Framed Book Page ArtworkThis is a page about making framed book page artwork. Embellish any printed page to make your own personalized creation.

 

Upcycling Inexpensive Flower Pots

Making Twine Wrapped Flower PotsAn inexpensive and easy way to decorate plain flower pots is by wrapping them in twine. They can be used for plants or as cute decorative containers. This is a page about making twine wrapped flower pots.

 

Holiday Candle Holders

Making Painted Glass Jar Holiday Candle HoldersThis is a page about making painted glass jar holiday candle holders. If you like to make crafts that require painting, then these pretty candle holder jars are for you. They can be painted for use during any season.

 

Niffty Knitter Clock

Making a Niffty Knitter ClockThis is a page about making a Niffty Knitter clock. With a Niffty Knitter round loom and a clockwork you can make this cute decorative clock.

 

Finished wreath.

Making a Crocheted Chain Spring WreathThis is a page about making a crocheted chain spring wreath. Using a simple crochet chain you or an older child can make this easy wreath and tailor it to any season or occasion.

 

Pastel paper spring wreath.

Making a Happy Spring Paper WreathThis is a page about making a happy spring paper wreath. For crafters who like to work with paper this pretty wreath will brighten up your spring decor.

 

finished wreath

Making an Oval Embroidery Hoop WreathThis is a page about making an oval embroidery hoop wreath. An oval embroidery hoop can be used as the base for making a lovely wreath for any occasion.

 

Basket made from fabric threads.

Making a String BasketThis is a page about making a string basket. Using thread from raveled fabric or some purchased especially for the project you can make a truly unique basket.

 

candy cane Christmas ornament covered in yellow fabric remnant

Fabric Covered Christmas Candy CaneI found some fabric remnants at Walmart and decided to repurpose a Christmas tree ornament, which was scuffed from many years of use. With the fabric cut into strips and wrapped around the ornament, I ended up with an adorable fabric candy cane which I loved!

 

leaf decorated autumn leaf lanterns

Making Autumn Leaf LanternsThis is a page about making autumn leaf lantern. Colorful leaves are a common element of fall season decor.

 

Paint Mixing Stick Glow in the Dark Decoration

Making a Paint Mixing Stick Glow in the Dark DecorationThis is a page about making a paint mixing stick glow in the dark decoration. Use paint mixing sticks to create a unique decoration.

 

finished wreath hanging from closet knob

Making a Straw Hat WreathThis is a page about making a straw hat wreath. Inexpensive straw hats can be used to create a unique decorative wreath for your home.

 

Wire Decorated Candles

Decorating Candles With Beads and WireThis is a page about decorating candles with beads and wire. Turn plain candles into unique decorative focal points.

 

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Covering a Glass Vase With Wallpaper?I have left over wallpaper and would like to cover a glass vase using the wallpaper. Can I use modge podge to apply it to the glass, or soak the wallpaper then apply. It is pre pasted vinyl.

 

finished sun catcher

Making a CD Sun CatcherThis is a page about making a CD sun catcher. By decorating a CD you no longer want you can make a unique suncatcher.

 

Nail Polish Dipped Jar

Nail Polish Dipped JarThis is a little craft I decided to do when I saw these tiny little jars at the Dollar Store. They are dipped in nail polish floating in a container of water. Make sure the water is as tall as the glass jar is or the design will not go on the whole jar. I decided to do mine halfway up the jar.

 

Making Decorative Fabric StrawberriesThis is a page about making decorative fabric strawberries. Make a bowl of these cute fabric berries to display in your home.

 

Domino Clock

Making a Domino ClockThis is a page about making a domino clock. Turn an inexpensive wall clock into a unique decoration that is fun and functional.

 

hanging finished wreath

Making a Flip Flop WreathThis is a page about making a flip flop wreath. Flip flops say summer in so many ways. Use these popular sandals to create a colorful wreath for your summertime decorating.

 

Nautical Miles Summer Beach Wreath

Making a Nautical Themed WreathThis is a page about making a nautical themed wreath. Whether decorating a beach house or your home a nautical themed wreath may be just what you need to complement your decor.

 

Plaster of Paris Hand Keyholder

Making a Simple Plaster of Paris Hand KeyholderThis is a page about making a simple plaster of paris hand keyholder. Use this easy to make plaster hand to hold keys or other items. It makes a great conversation piece or gift.

 

Clay Trinket Bowls

Making Polymer Clay Trinket BowlsThis is a page about making polymer clay trinket bowls. These bowls are not only beautiful, but are easy and fun to make.

 

Making a Mary Poppins Lampshade

Making a Mary Poppins LampshadeThis is a page about making a Mary Poppins lampshade. This decorative lampshade has a pattern that appears like magic when the light is turned on.

 

Making a Glue and Sequin Sun Catcher

Making a Glue and Sequin Sun CatcherThis is a page about making a glue and sequin sun catcher. This is a fun craft for you or your older children to make and display.

 

Making a Pine Cone Chandelier

Making a Pine Cone ChandelierThis is a page about making a pine cone chandelier. You can make a decorative chandelier with pine cones as the focal point.

 

Making Colored Ice Globes

Making Colored Ice GlobesThis is a page about making colored ice globes. These colored ice sculptures are easy to make and fun to display.

 

Coconut Fiber Candle Holders

Coconut Fiber Candle HoldersThis is a page about coconut fiber candle holders. Natural coconut fiber is an excellent material for craft projects, and can be used to decorate a useful, attractive candle holder.

 

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Keeping Cinnamon Broom Scent Fresh?I want to make a cinnamon scented decorative broom. I tried several times, but didn't get the right aroma. Some people say "dip them" in cinnamon oil, but I don't want a barrel of oil (lol), just enough to keep the broom full of scent all of the time.

 

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Making a Goggly Eye LetterThis is a page about making a goggly eye letter. Here is another craft for the lovers of goggly eyes. Use it as a home decoration or gift to a friend.

 

Recycled Tile Bookends

Making Recycled Tile BookendsThis is a page about making recycled tile bookends. Using either new or leftover wall tiles, you can make a cute and inexpensive set of bookends.

 

Decorated and embellished fabric calendar.

Decorating a Linen Wall CalendarThis is a page about decorating a linen wall calendar. Make a plain linen wall calendar into a work of art by adding your own decorative touches.

 

Making a Mini Rag Wreath

Making a Mini Rag WreathThis is a page about making a mini rag wreath. Rag wreaths are colorful and easy to make. This diminutive version is perfect for a small spot that needs a splash of color.

 

finished pom pom garland

Pom Pom GarlandIt is hard to believe that the base of this pretty pom pom garland is a tissue roll centre. It is easy to make and children can join in.

 

door silencer

Making a Fabric Door SilencerThis is a page about making a fabric door silencer. Quietly entering or leaving a room where someone is sleeping, can be a challenge. Here is a small sewing project that can help.

 

smiley face door knob cover

Making Decorative Door Knob CoversThis is a page about making decorative door knob covers. You can use left over fabric, yarn, or felt to make these fun household door decorations.

 

book angel

Making a Recycled Book AngelThis is a page about making a recycled book angel. By folding the pages in an old hardcover book and adding a body and clothing, you can create a cute angel to decorate your home.

 

vintage plates glued together to make a tiered serving dish

Making a Tiered Serving DishGet creative with old dinnerware or thriftstore finds and make a unique tiered serving dish. Use it for appetizers, desserts or even party favors.

 

dark pink zinnia pillow

Making a Zinnia Throw PillowThis is a page about making a zinnia throw pillow. This decorative throw pillow looks like a beautiful zinnia flower.

 

feather angel ornament

Making Feather AngelsThis is a page about making feather angels. Handmade, soft, feathery angels are fun decorations for Christmas or any time.

 

stings of beads and lights

Ideas for Making Lighted Home DecorThis is a page about ideas for making lighted home decor. There are creative, lovely ways to add indirect lighting or lighted decorative accessories to your home.

 

wire dress form

Making Decorated Dress FormsThis is a page about making decorated dress forms. Create eye-catching home decor items for your home with old dress forms. You can display vintage clothing or items you have created.

 

Glass Jar

Using Glass Jars for DecorationThis is a page about using glass jars for decoration. Unusually shaped, colored, or even plain glass jars filled with colorful items can be used to decorate your home or workplace.

 

Mosaic Tile Tabletop

Making a Mosaic Tile TabletopThis is a page about making a mosaic tile tabletop. Dress up a plain or older table by adding a mosaic tile design to the top.

 

Paper Twist Ribbon Basket

Making a Paper Twist Ribbon BasketThis is a page about making a paper twist ribbon basket. Paper twist can be used in so many different craft projects.

 

Twig Wreath

Twig Wreath Bases?This is a page about twig wreath bases. Twig wreaths can be left plain or have embellishments added to make them perfect for many different seasons and themes.

 

Summer Wreath

Making a Summer WreathThis is a page about making a summer wreath. A brightly colored summer wreath will look lovely on the wall or on your entry door.

 

Fabric Covered Storage Box

Making Fabric Covered Storage BoxesThese cute fabric covered boxes help keep things organized and could be given as gifts. This is a page about making fabric covered storage boxes.

 

Painted Candle Holder

Making a Painted Candle HolderThis is a page about making a painted candle holder. Create your own unique candle holder by painting an original design on a glass container of your choosing.

 

Dreamcatcher

Making a DreamcatcherThis is a page about making a dreamcatcher. The Chippewa natives originated the spider web-like craft traditionally hung from a baby's cradle board to hold and catch everything evil.

 

Layered Salt Art

Making Layered Salt ArtThis is a page about making layered salt art. Layered salt art projects are fun for adults and kids alike and the result is a colorful decorative bit of home decor.

 

Flannel Pillows

Flannel Pillow InstructionsThis is a page about flannel pillow instructions. Flannel pillows are easy to make even if you don't have a sewing machine. They are a great accessory for a more casual home decor setting.

 

Glass Pedestal Dish With Brownies

Making a Glass Pedestal DishThis is a page about making a glass pedestal dish. You can make your own unique pedestal dish using glass serving dishes and any type of stemmed glass, such as a wine glass or ice cream dish.

 

Seashell Roses

How to Make a Seashell RoseSea shells are used in many craft projects including the creating of lovely shell flowers. This is a page about how to make a seashell rose.

 

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