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Finished Tin Can Frog

Frog Craft IdeasFrog crafts are popular with children and adults alike, especially as bathroom decor. Containers, decorated soap and greeting cards all can be made for gifts.

 

Elasticated Ribbon Bookmark

Elasticated Ribbon BookmarkRibbons in your choice of pattern and color joined with elastic hair bands are the basis for this fun to make bookmark project. Learn how to make elasticated ribbon bookmarks here.

 

Cutting straws to make small sections for the necklace.

Craft Ideas Using Drinking StrawsPaper and plastic drinking straws can be used in a variety of craft projects, including wall art and jewelry. Read on for some craft ideas using drinking straws.

 

Lollipop Bouquet Garland - finished candy garland

Making a Lollipop Bouquet GarlandThese cute, tasty lollipop bouquets can be worn around a child's neck as a gift on a special occasion. This is a page about making a lollipop bouquet garland.

 

DIY Lava Lamp - place battery operated light behind the bottle

DIY Lava LampUsing common products found in your home you can make your own fizzing and floating lava lamp. This page is about making a DIY lava lamp.

 

Paper Towel Rolls as Yarn  Organizer - yarn wrapped around paper tubes

Paper Towel Rolls as Yarn OrganizerUpcycle a cardboard tube into one of these handy yarn organizers. You can use a different one for different colors of yarn to keep everything convenient for the project at hand.

 

Paperclip Bookmark

Paperclip Bookmark Craft IdeasPaperclips make great bookmarks but why settle for a plain one? You can add small decorations to regular paperclips to make them fabulous. A great craft project for kids, teens and tweens.

 

Computer Monitor Corner Decoration - closeup of monitor corner decoration

Making a Computer Monitor Corner DecorationUsing a technique similar to making corner page bookmarks, you can make this decoration to personalize your computer monitor. Learn the basics for making a computer monitor corner decoration in this page.

 

Finished holder.

How to Make a Fabric Needle HolderA cloth needle and pin holder you can fashion to keep our supplies organized in a drawer or to take along with you to a sewing class. This is a page about how to make a fabric needle holder.

 

Revamp an Old Headband with Ribbon - ready to wear

Revamp an Old Headband with RibbonBraid narrow ribbon in your favorite colors or patterns and glue onto an old plastic headband for a totally new look. This page shows you how to revamp an old headband with ribbon.

 

Card and Lace Bookmark - flowered bookmark

Recycled Greeting Card and Lace Bookmark CraftA handmade bookmark is the perfect gift for a friend or family member who enjoys reading. This example begins with a pretty, recycled card cut to size and then decorated with an edging of lace. This is a page about making a recycled greeting card and lace bookmark craft.

 

A water bottle marked with a T-Ball label.

Adding Labels to Water BottlesPutting a personalized label on your or your child's water bottle is not only a fun addition, it is also helpful in keeping track of it at work and play. This is a page about adding labels to water bottles.

 

Craft Stick Earring Holder - hang on earrings

How to Make a Craft Stick Earring HolderPaint or use the pre-dyed craft sticks from your local craft store to make this cute holder for your French wire style earrings. This page shows you how to make a craft stick earring holder.

 

Vase of Many Colors - example with pennies

Vase Filler IdeasVases can hold many other things besides fresh flowers. You can use a vase or jar to create a table decoration filled with marbles, stones, coins or dried beans. Top with fake or dried flowers, leaves or grasses. This is a page about vase filler ideas.

 

Spray for Felt on DIY Puzzle Board - puzzle board resting on an easel

Spray for Felt on DIY Puzzle Board?Is there a spray you put on the felt to keep the puzzle pieces from falling down, when your puzzle board is on a easel? Online puzzle boards that are for tabletops or on rolling tables state the felt has a special spray, does anyone know what that is? I have a bad neck and can not bend over, so using an easel will work for me.

 

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Homemade firestarters made in muffin tins

Scented Holiday Candle Wax Fire-StartersSawdust, wax, essential oils, and some paper baking cups are all you need to make these fragrant fire starters. Make yourself some and then some for gifting. This is a page about how to make scented holiday candle wax fire-starters.

 

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Painting a Snowman and Snowwoman's Face on Mugs?I had a crafting magazine that had instructions on how to paint a snowman and snowlady on blue cocoa mugs. Does anyone still have this?

 

A dog house that has been constructed out of cardboard.

Making a Cardboard Dog HouseIn a covered or indoor location, making a cardboard dog house can give your dog some inexpensive privacy. This is a page about making a cardboard dog house.

 

Homemade Math Bingo Game - bingo cards and rolls of pennies

Making a Homemade Math Bingo GameLearning basic arithmetic is often easier for kids in a fun game format. This is a page about making a homemade math bingo game.

 

Hanging Folder

Hanging FolderThis Avery shipping label packaging is made from thick and sturdy cardboard. You can easily customize this into a hanging folder for your wall. I ended up using this as a place to organize my bills so I know to pay them.

 

Laundry Room Sock Matching Sign

Laundry Room Sock Matching SignDon't you hate it when your socks get separated, then when you finally find one, you could have sworn you've seen its counterpart somewhere around the house, but you're not sure where?

 

fuzzy yarn love bug

Yarn Love Bug CraftThis cutie is made using fancy yarn, a Styrofoam ball, and some other easy to get or on-hand craft supplies. This is a page about making a yarn love bug craft.

 

Shaggy Bow Hair Clip - embellishment added

How to Make a Shaggy Bow Hair ClipCombine lace and ribbon to make this pretty hair bow clip. This is a page about how to make a shaggy bow hair clip.

 

Stencils and Crayons for Making Etchings - crayon etchings

Stencils and Crayons for Making EtchingsStencils make beautiful additions art! I have found that putting the stencil between two pieces of blank paper, and using a crayon over the stencil, makes a beautiful decoration for scrapbooks or art journals. This is also a fun activity for kids to do when they feel like being creative.

 

DIY Necktie Hanger - hanger filled with ties

DIY Necktie HangerYou can make this necktie hanger for under $1 (mine came out to $0.50). It keeps several ties hanging straight and nicely organized. A great gift for Dad or any special guy in your life!

 

Man spools of grosgrain ribbons

How to Keep the Ends of Grosgrain Ribbon from Fraying?Certain types of ribbon, such as grosgrain, tend to fray along the cut edges. This is unacceptable, particularly when you are crafting. Try Fray Check from the craft store or even clear nail polish to solve this problem. This is a page about how to keep the ends of grosgrain ribbon from fraying.

 

Making a Flower Pen - pink edged flower pen

Making a Flower PenMake girly pens with materials you can see at home or at work. This craft I'm going to make is made with some things I found around at work while I waited for the break time to be over.

 

Woven Ribbon Heart - finished ribbon heart with sequins in the center of the sections

Woven Ribbon HeartYou can make a beautiful little heart out of 4 strips of ribbon. It just takes a few weaves and a bit of hot glue. I like to use these on my homemade greeting cards, or glue a pin on the back to use as a brooch. You can use 2 colours of ribbon if you like. This works with all ribbon widths.

 

House Address Sign Using Glass Nuggets - finished house number sign

House Address Sign Using Glass NuggetsMy daughter just bought a house and needed an address sign. I asked if I could make it. It was fun!

 

Wood Lovers' Initials String Art - finished heart on mantle

Wood Lovers' Initials String ArtAfter Valentine's Day, I bought a couple of heart shaped wall decor panels for 90% off (.59 cents from $5.99). I decided to design one of the panels with my fiancé and my initials. I really liked how it turned out and what's awesome is that this project cost less than $2 to make.

 

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Fur Jacket Keepsake Craft Ideas - short fur jacket

Fur Jacket Keepsake Craft Ideas?I am looking for ideas for making keepsakes for myself and 5 sisters from this fur jacket of my mom's.

 

Tea Cup Pin Cushion - finished cushioon

Tea Cup Pin CushionHere is a cute and decorative way to use and display pins.

 

Coat Hanger Yarn Cat

Coat Hanger Yarn CatCoat hanger animal crafts have been around for many years. Many of us are familiar with the yarn dogs. Similar steps can be used to create a cute yarn cat. This is a page about making a coat hanger yarn cat.

 

A portable wall pencil sharpener

Making a Decorative Portable Pencil SharpenerThis is a page about making a portable pencil sharpener. If you don't want to permanently attach your wall-mounted pencil sharpener, here is a more portable solution.

 

Plants vs. Zombies Inspired Mini Stool - finished stool

Plants vs. Zombies Inspired Mini StoolMy son is a huge fan of Plants Versus Zombies. With limited art materials I have come to gather some things that would make a mini stool that looks like one of the plants in PvZ - the Ice-Shroom.

 

A plastic soda bottle cut to be used for storing small paper cups in the bathroom.

Using a Plastic Bottle as a Paper Cup DispenserYou can cut a plastic bottle to make an inexpensive paper cup dispenser. Using a plastic bottle as a paper cup dispenser is easy and only takes a couple minutes to make.

 

Large black Sharpie brand markers, with a plus or minus drawn on them.

Identify Old and New Felt-tip MarkersI had an older broad tip marker in my craft supplies. I am going to make some pumpkins with markers, but knew this one was half spent. When I got two new ones, I wanted to make sure I could tell them apart. So I marked the older one with a "minus" and the two newer ones with "pluses".

 

toast tongs

DIY Toast TongsSometimes toast is hot and difficult to pull from the toaster. Use these DIY toast tongs to get you toast out without burning your fingers.

 

An illustration of a sewing machine on a table.

Homemade Neck CoolersA neck cooler is a very easy sewing project that anyone can do. Make some homemade neck coolers so your family and friends, as well as yourself, can say cool on those hot summer days.

 

Hollow Book for Hiding Items

Use a Hollow Book for Hiding ItemsCreating a hollowed out space inside a hardcover book is one way to make a hiding place for jewelry or other items. This is a page about how to use a hollow book for hiding items.

 

Fabric Corkboard  - front of fabric wrapped board

Fabric Covered CorkboardYou can easily customize your cork board to fit any decor theme by covering the cork board in whatever fabric you choose. A fabric covered corkboard is a perfect place to leave notes for others in the household or to just pin photos and reminders.

 

Glittered Glass Coaster Made from Hot Glue - placing glass on coaster

Glittered Glass Coaster Made from Hot GlueI never thought about how fun it is to work with hot glue until I came upon so many ideas for creating useful crafts out of it.

 

Colorful Birthday Card Coloring Page - colored page

Colorful Birthday Card Coloring PageMake a birthday card for someone special in your life. This colorful birthday card coloring page will be a gift, cherished by the recipient.

 

Coin Purse Made from Hot Glue Sticks - finished purse

How to Make a Coin Purse from Hot Glue SticksHot glue sticks can be melted into a sheet that is then cut to shape and made into a coin purse. This is a page about how to make a coin purse from hot glue sticks.

 

Transparent Labels for Jars - pink drink in labeled glass

Transparent Labels for JarsI cleaned up a Nutella jar and decided to reuse it as my personal drinking glass so I printed out my name and labeled the jar. It looks better and neat with the transparent tape.

 

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Quick Bookmark for Book Club Members - colorful flower bookmark in a book

Quick Bookmark for Book Club MembersIf you have ever joined a book club, you will know that the first time getting together might be a bit awkward, as the members do not know one another yet, and the conversations might seem a bit strained. Here is an easy craft to use as an introductory exercise to get the book club going!

 

Pouch with Easy Tap Phone Case - finished

Pouch with Easy Tap Phone CaseI have always thought of having a money pouch with a built-in phone case where I don't need to pull it out every time I need to use a phone.

 

Picture Frame Earring Holder

Picture Frame and Plastic Canvas Earring HolderDecorate a photo frame and add a piece of plastic canvas to make a cute personalized earring holder. I got tired of digging through my earrings to find the pairs, so I made picture frame that could hold my earrings in a decorative manner.

 

A mother and daughter shopping online.

Making EZ Stretchable Hair CombsYou can save money on these popular hair styling combs by making them yourself. This is a page about making EZ stretchable hair combs.

 

Ponytail Holder Made of Scrap Materials - around pony tail

Ponytail Holder Made of Scrap MaterialsDigging into my room to dispose of some things, I saw this bundle of garter along with some unused dresses. I detached a piece of lace from an old skirt and started to think of ways I could make use of it. I tried making a hair elastic with these scraps.

 

Rubber Foam Roses

How to Make Foam RosesSheets of craft foam can be used to make pretty flowers for classroom or home decorations. This is a page about how to make foam roses.

 

Message Board for Teenagers

DIY Message Board for Your KidsA message board that let's you communicate expectations or chore duties to your teenage kids, even if you are not at home, can be very helpful. This is a page about making a DIY message board for your kids.

 

Spiral Felt Flower

Spiral Felt Flower CraftThis cute little felt flower is easy to make and can be used as an accessory or decoration. This page contains a spiral felt flower craft.

 

Tote being used to carry twigs.

DIY Handy ToteSome items are too heavy or bulky to easily carry. With some strong fabric such as heavy denim you can make a useful tote. This is a page about DIY handy tote.

 

Scrap Yarn Ball - small ball of yarn

How to Make a Scrap Yarn BallCreating a continuous ball of scrap yarn makes it easier to use in your next crochet, knitting, or other craft projects. This is a page about scrap yarn ball.

 

Making Ribbon Roses

Making Ribbon RosesRibbon roses are easy and inexpensive to make and can be used to decorate clothing, other crafts, made into a brooch, and more. This is a page about making ribbon roses.

 

Peaceful Cat Grayscale Coloring Page - grayscale photo of a calico cat.

Peaceful Cat Grayscale Coloring PageGrayscale coloring is the latest trend in adult coloring. It is suitable for both novice and experienced colorists, and is a wonderful way to take your coloring to the next level. The shading and highlighting have already been added, therefore it can greatly improve your coloring skills.

 

Hairy Monster Bookmarks - three monster bookmarks

Hairy Monster Paperclip BookmarksMake some of these fun bookmarks to use and give as gifts along with a book. This is a page about hairy monster bookmarks.

 

Inspirational Rocks - rocks with sayings

Creating Inspirational RocksPull out that container of pretty rocks you have collected over time or go for a hike and pick up a few. Add an inspirational message with a permanent pen and give them as gifts and keep some for yourself.

 

Punched Paper Bookmark - dark blue paper bookmark with heart cut outs

Punched Paper BookmarkAppropriately this project uses a page out of an old book as a background. It's fun to make and can be quickly produced in bulk for craft fairs or charity sales.

 

A pile of scrap lumber at a construction site.

How to Find Scrap Lumber for Wood CraftsWhen you find a business or person who regularly works with wood, you may find a source for crafting wood scraps. This is a page about find scrap lumber for wood crafts.

 

Grandkids' Coat Rack - four individual hooks on wall with child's name on a plaque over the hook

Homemade Coat Rack with NamesYour kids or grandkids will enjoy having a special place dedicated to them to hang their coats or backpacks. This is a page about homemade coat rack with names.

 

Balloon Bean Bags

Crafts Using BalloonsBalloons are used in a large number of craft projects. Sometimes they are a part of the finished craft and other times they are used as a mold. This is a page about crafts using balloons.

 

Mardi Gras Mask Door Hanging

Mardi Gras Mask Door HangingI found this mask for .59 at my local thrift store. The beads are from the dollar tree so the whole thing was 8.59. It could be cheaper if you have your own beads and just get a cute mask from the dollar tree, but I couldn't find any beads anywhere but new.

 

Snowman Refrigerator Magnet - finished magnet sitting on a countertop

Snowman Bottle Cap MagnetCollect up a few supplies and you are ready to start making these cute magnets. Change the image and they can be made for any holiday or season. This is a page about snowman bottle cap magnet.

 

finished button magnet

Making Button MagnetsFinding crafts to make from buttons in your stash or an especially nice one you bought for just the right project is a common event. One quick easy craft is a magnet. This is a page about making button magnets.

 

Closeup of stars.

Making a Bouquet of StarsThis is a page about making a bouquet of stars. Wooden stars can be painted and decorated then twisted with wire onto stems to make a whimsical bouquet decoration.

 

Hard Candy Rose Pops

Making Hard Candy Rose PopsThis is a page about making hard candy rose pops. Leftover hard candy can be fashioned into rose petals and leaves. When attached to a wooden skewer it creates a beautiful edible flower.

 

laptop skin

Homemade Laptop SkinsThis is a page about homemade laptop skins. Make your own personalized skin for your notebook or laptop computer.

 

blue zippered earbud cord case with earbuds inside ling on a table

Making a Zippered Earbud CoverThis is a page about making a zippered earbud cover. Protect your earbud headphone's cord with this cute zipper project.

 

ring on ring holder

Making a Photo Frame Ring HolderThis is a page about making a photo frame ring holder. A tiny photo frame can be decorated and made into a unique holder for your rings.

 

hand shaped paper fan

Making a Hand Shaped Paper FanThis is a page about making a hand shaped paper fan. This unique paper fan is made in the shape of your hand.

 

A variety of paper photo frame shaped paper clip bookmarks.

Making Paper Clip Photo Frame BookmarksThese tiny paper photo frames on a paper clip make simple, but unique bookmarks. This is a page about making paper clip photo frame bookmarks.

 

various decorated pins

Making Paper-Covered ClothespinsThis is a page about making paper-covered clothespins. Decorating plain clothespins with fancy paper is a fun way to make fridge magnets and other useful clips.

 

Recycled plastic bottle labeled as the sharing jar.

Making a Sharing Jar for the ClassroomThis is a page about making a sharing jar for the classroom. A classroom sharing jar helps to organize the students' input and questions so that all of them can be addressed.

 

A package wrapped with Furoshiki, or Japanese wrapping cloths

Using Furoshiki (Japanese Wrapping Cloths)This is a page about Furoshiki (Japanese wrapping cloths).Furoshiki can be a fun and functional way of wraps gifts for any occasion.

 

Count-Up Calendar Box

Making a Count-Up Calendar BoxThis is a page about count-up calendar box. Similar to an Advent calendar, this box allows you to count the days to a special event.

 

Melted Crayon Masterpiece

Melted Crayon MasterpieceThis is a page about melted crayon masterpiece. Some interesting artworks can be made by melting crayons onto a canvas. They can be simple or more complex.

 

dish of grapefruit potpourri with slices for hanging on the side

Making Grapefruit PotpourriThis is a page about making grapefruit potpourri. Release a luscious citrus aroma into your home by making your own dried grapefruit potpourri.

 

Packaged gag gift.

Belly Button Lint RemoverThis is a page about belly button lint remover. A silly gift you can make for a fun gag.

 

Felt Wristband

Making a Felt WristbandThis is a page about making a felt wristband. An easy felt and button project for an older child can be a bracelet.

 

Photos displayed on a board.

Making a Crafts Project BoardOrganizing your upcoming and in process craft projects can be made simpler with a project board. This is a page about making a crafts project board.

 

Making Galaxy Jars

Making Galaxy JarsThis is a page about making galaxy jars. These beautiful jars can be made using an array of brilliant colors.

 

Jar Lid Pincushion

Making a Jar Lid PincushionThis is a page about making jar lid pincushion. A simple, useful craft you can make is a pin storage container with a pincushion on top.

 

Honey-Do Memo Board

Making a Honey-Do Memo BoardThis is a page about making a honey-do memo board. This cute honey bee themed memo board is a great way to list projects that need attention.

 

Making a Paper Fan

Making a Paper FanThis is a page about making a paper fan. Many of us have made quick folded paper fans as children. Now you can make a pretty upscaled one for yourself or to give as a gift.

 

warm fuzzies jar

Making a Warm Fuzzies JarThis is a page about making a warm fuzzies jar. Creating a system to reward your children for good behavior is an important part of parenting. This pom pom filled jar lets them see their progress.

 

Box of Mule Team Borax laying on it's side

Craft Uses for Borax?This is a page about craft uses for borax. Borax is typically used in cleaning, but it has other uses you may not have thought of.

 

Framed Wrapping Paper Memo Board

Making a Framed Wrapping Paper...This is a page about making a framed wrapping paper memo board. Use a favorite or seasonal piece of wrapping paper to create a unique memo board.

 

Felt Strip Flowers 1

Felt Strip FlowersStrips of colorful felt can easily be made into these pretty decorative flowers to use in your other craft projects. This is a page about felt strip flowers.

 

Blocky the Log Monster

Making "Blocky" the Log MonsterThis is a page about making "Blocky" the log monster. Blocky was made as a gift for a friend using an old piece of wood and a bit of creativity.

 

Making a Clothespin Barrel Shaped Pot

Making a Clothespin Barrel Shaped PotThis is a page about making a clothespin barrel shaped pot. Deconstructed clip-on style clothespins can be used to make a cute little barrel to store small items in or for whatever you like.

 

jar with ribbon cuff

Making a Mason Jar CozyThis is a page about making a mason jar cozy. These decorative cozies brighten up jars used to hold gift mixes or can be used to provide some insulation if the jar is used as a mug.

 

Making String Art

Making String ArtThis is a page about making string art. This project is not as difficult as it may look and is great for older children and adults.

 

Finished bow, resembling a pom pom.

Making a Fleece Hair BowThis is a page about making a fleece hair bow. Easy to work with fleece fabric is a good choice for making a cute child's hair bow.

 

transferred image

Making Packing Tape Image TransfersThis is a page about making packing tape image transfers. Regular packing tape can be used to make newspaper or laser printer image transfers that you can then apply to a variety of objects.

 

Printing Roses Using Celery Stalks

Printing Roses Using Celery StalksThis is a page about printing roses using celery stalks. The cross-section cut edge of a bunch of celery can be used to print a beautiful rose pattern on your next craft project.

 

Plastic inking template with multiple sizes of circles

Making Reusable Circle TemplatesThis is a page about making reusable circle templates. Crafters often need to be able to cut circles of varying sizes. Rather than spend a fortune on plastic templates make your own using recycled materials and circular items such as cans or dinner plates.

 

A photo of hands molding multi-colored polymer clay.

Making Homemade Polymer ClayThis is a page about making homemade polymer clay. You can make an inexpensive version of polymer clay from everyday household ingredients.

 

finished spirit glove

Making Spirit GlovesThis is a page about making spirit gloves. Show your team spirit and keep your hands warm at the same time.

 

Adjustable Ribbon Bookmark

Making an Adjustable Ribbon BookmarkThis is a page about making an adjustable ribbon bookmark. This cleverly designed bookmark adjusts to a variety of book sizes.

 

Glue Sticks

Storing Glue SticksThis is a page about storing glue sticks. Some crafters use a lot of glue sticks for their projects.

 

Homemade Recipe Book Holder

DIY Cookbook HolderKeeping your cookbook open and accessible while making your meal is easier with a cookbook holder. This page has tips and ideas for making your own DIY cookbook holder.

 

Making a Felt Bow

Making a Felt BowFelt is an easy material to use in bow making. This is a page shows you how to make a felt bow.

 

Making a Bottle Top Thimble

Making a Bottle Top ThimbleThis is a page about making a bottle top thimble. Small bottle caps can be converted into fancy thimbles with just a little bit of decorating.

 

Gluing Puzzles Together

Gluing Puzzles TogetherThis is a page about gluing puzzles together. Gluing a completed puzzle together allows you to frame your hard work and enjoy it for years to come.

 

No Sew Felt Phone Sleeve

Making a Felt Phone SleeveThis is a page about making a felt phone sleeve. No need to buy an expensive phone case. Using felt and a few other supplies you can make an inexpensive case to protect your phone.

 

Making a Stained Glass Candy Bowl

Making a Stained Glass Candy BowlMelted hard candies are used to make this attractive and edible candy bowl. This is a page about making a stained glass candy bowl.

 

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