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Decoupage Box

Decoupage Craft IdeasThis is a guide containing decoupage craft ideas. Decoupage is a craft that is not only easy for the beginner, but has numerous applications for all ranges of experience.

mason jar vase

Crafts Using Mason JarsThere are many ways to use and reuse these food storage containers. This guide contains crafts using Mason jars.

quilted coaster

Ideas for Making CoastersThis is a guide about ideas for making coasters. Homemade coasters are not only useful items for protecting our furniture, but they can also add to your decor and be given as gifts.

Handmade Christmas card.

Making Your Own Greeting CardsThis guide is about making your own greeting cards. Personalized homemade cards can be very special correspondences for your friends and family.

Crochet Mug Rugs

Making Crochet Mug RugsEven a beginner to crochet can make up these cute rug shaped coasters for their home or to give as gifts. This is a guide about making crochet mug rugs.

Granny Square Crochet Dishcloth

Granny Square Crochet Dishcloth PatternYou can use any one of many granny square patterns and make a pretty and functional crochet dishcloth. This page has a pattern for making a granny square crochet dishcloth.

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A confetti launcher made from a toilet paper tube, decorated in red, white and blue for the 4th of July.

Toilet Paper Tube Confetti LauncherThese cute confetti launchers are a great way to celebrate the 4th of July without dangerous fireworks. Learn how to make them in this short video.

A multicolored crocheted dishcloth.

Lacy Crocheted DishclothThese delicate crocheted dishcloths look too pretty to be used for cleaning, but work great for scrubbing dishes. Learn how to make them in this short video.

A paper rocket shot from a regular drinking straw.

4th of July Straw RocketThis human powered straw rocket is a great way to celebrate Independence Day without fireworks. Learn how to make them in this short video.

A thumb piano made from bobby pins stapled to a piece of wood.

Bobby Pin Thumb PianoA piece of wood, a handful of bobby pins and a stapler is all you need to create a DIY thumb piano. Learn how to make it in this short video.

A flower brooch made from a tape measure.

Tape Measure Flower BroochTake an ordinary tape measure, a button and a pin back to create this pretty flower brooch. Learn how to make it in this short video.

A felt pocket resembling a carrot with money poking out of the top.

Felt Carrot Money PocketThese adorable felt pockets resemble carrots and are perfect for giving Easter cash. Learn how to make them in this short video.

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Mosaic Tile Mandala Adult -
Coloring Page - black and white drawing of the mosaic

Mosaic Tile Mandala Adult Coloring PageMandalas have become one of the hottest trends in adult coloring. The repetitiveness of the pattern is a great way to de-stress after a day's work. This mandala was inspired by a vintage mosaic tile, and should offer a few hours of total relaxation.

Recycled Man - hanging outside

Recycled ManThis is a cute project using recycled materials. I actually made a few with some autistic friends that I do crafts with. It was fun and could be a good lesson for students about recycling too!

Mini Floral Wire Pumpkins - pumpkins arranged with some greenery

Mini Floral Wire PumpkinsThis a cute and cheap pumpkin craft especially for the autumn months. You can get a package of floral wire for 99 cents and make a pumpkin or two from one spool. Enjoy!

A stick figure with a question mark bubble of his head.

Putting Decals on WoodAn easy, inexpensive way to decorate furniture and other wood items is by applying decals. This is a guide about putting decals on wood.

knitting yarn

Making Your Own Knitwit ToolWith a precut wood circle from a craft store, headless nails and a dowel for the handle, you can make your own nitwit tool. This is a guide about making your own knitwit tool.

Making Folded Circle Paper Flowers - finished flower

Making Folded Circle Paper FlowersThis a simple yet creative way of making flower paper by using a colored paper. You can make it big or small and stick to your wall for your little girl. Make fun flowers with this art project!

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How to Sew Metallic Mesh

How to Sew Metallic MeshI have searched for answers to this question all over the internet (including youtube) and can't find even one example of how to sew metallic mesh. This fabric is very trendy right now. Many brands are using it.

Making a Wedding Gown Bodice - young woman wearing the dress

Making a Wedding Gown BodiceIt looks like a drop waist, but on the hanger it looks nowhere near drop waist. I guess my question is, where would the bodice end? Below, or above the belly button, etc? I'm making a wedding gown, and this is the bodice length/style I would like. I am a newbie to sewing.

Easy Christmas Crochet ProjectsDoes anyone know of an easy Christmas projects for beginner in crochet?

Removing Paper Backing and Glue from Fabric SamplesHow do I get the glue and card off the back of fabric samples?

Welder's Multi-size Cap PattenI need a welder's cap pattern with different sizes. I have a grandson and son- in-law that are welders. I would like to be able to fit the pattern to each of them. They live 5-6 hours away from me; problem! I would like to buy one with multi-sizes available.

Dyeing a White Wedding Dress BlackI want a black wedding dress and I found a really nice white one that I would like to dye black. How would I go about doing so? Will dyeing change the texture or make it fall apart? Will there be different shades of black possibly due to the material? It's a lace wedding dress.

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The sun as viewed through the pinhole viewer.

Making a Pinhole Solar Eclipse Viewer

Terra Cotta Lighthouse

Making a Terra Cotta Lighthouse

A group of men dressed up like fruit.

Group Halloween Costume Ideas

E6000 glue, commonly used for gluing glass.

Gluing Glass to Glass

Elastic

Repairing the Elastic on Fitted Sheets

Making Crochet Nylon Net Scrubbies, Crochet nylon net scrubber.

Making Crochet Nylon Net Scrubbies

Effusion Lamps

Making Oil for Effusion Lamps

Craft Ideas Using Recycled Crayons, Uses for Old Crayons

Uses for Old Crayons

Arched Window

Making a Curtain for an Arched Window

Stepping Ston With "Sheri's Garden" on it

Homemade Stepping Stones

CD Spinner Top - finished top with colorful paper top

Crafts Using CDs

Trellis Yarn Necklace

Making Trellis Yarn Jewelry

Crafts Using Old Jeans, Stack of jeans to use for crafts.

Crafts Using Old Jeans

Polyester Fabric Squares

Making a Rug from Polyester Fabric Squares

Loose ball of cut up t-shirts for crafting.

Crafts Using Recycled T-Shirts

recycled can planters

Making Crafts With Recycled Items

Old Wedding Dress

Crafts Using an Old Wedding Dress

counted cross stitch

College Team Cross Stitch Patterns

acrylic paint

Painting With Acrylic Paint on Plastic

Decorating a Mirror

Decorating a Mirror

Three Fleece Blankets

Making a Fleece Blanket

Rainbow Bracelet

Crafts Using Pop Can Tabs

Photo of an old barn.

Crafts Using Old Barn Wood

Photo of three star shaped mylar balloons.

Reusing Mylar Balloons

A red silk flower and grapevine wreath

Making Homemade Door Wreaths

Elderly Woman doing needle work

Craft Ideas for Nursing Home Patients

old tires

VIntage jewelry tree made by aunt.

Making a Costume Jewelry Christmas Tree

A Christmas wreath made from neckties.

Crafts Using Neckties

Glass Block

Crafts Using Glass Blocks

Decoupaged Glass Vase

Decoupaging on Glass

A kitchen towel with blue yarn crocheted on the top.

Crocheted Towel Topper

Finished Wind Chimes

Silverware Wind Chimes

Painted Window Panes

Crafts Using Old Windows

Photo of three red bricks.

Craft Ideas for Bricks

Crafts That Sell

several birds made by poster o TF

Making PVC Birds for the Garden

Crafts for Elderly Care Facility Residents

old silverware

Crafts Using Old Silverware

Flower Pot People made from clay pots.

Making Flower Pot People

Empty Pill Bottles

Craft Ideas for Used Medicine or Pill Bottles

A small dining and living room in a doll house.

Making Doll Furniture

Homemade Dog Diapers

Homemade Dog Diapers

Making a Candy Bouquet

Making a Candy Bouquet

Faux stained glass window.

Faux Stained Glass Windows

Small Appliance Covers

Making Small Kitchen Appliance Covers

Paper Mache Lanterns

Making Paper Mache Lanterns

Handmade Crochet Bag

Selling Handmade Crochet Items

White Men's T-shirt

Altering Men's T-shirts for a Woman

Cross Stitch

College and University Cross Stitch Patterns

How to Paint Styrofoam

How to Paint Styrofoam

Using Old Christmas Cards

Uses for Old Greeting Cards

Volleyball

Volleyball Craft Ideas

Photo of a finished dog made out of yarn.

Making a Coat Hanger Yarn Dog

A unique purse made from old men's neckties.

Making a Purse from Neckties

Okra

Drying Okra for Crafts

finished juice bag gift bag

Juice Pouch Crafts Ideas

A sewing machine at work joining fabric.

Sewing Stretchy Fabric

a pretty bra

Craft Uses for Bras

Christmas scene on glass

Using Mod Podge on Glass

Adult painting a picture with watercolors.

Crafts for Mentally Challenged Adults

Tile Craft

Crafts Using Tiles

Craft Supplies

Selling Excess Craft Supplies

Sea Shells

Crafts Using Sea Shells

Making a Pom Pom Blanket Loom

Making a Pom Pom Blanket Loom

Painting

Painting on Plastic

Nine patch block and tools for quilting.

Making a Patchwork Quilt

Glass Blocks

Putting Pictures on Lighted Glass Blocks

Wire-Edged Ribbon Bow

Making a Wire-Edged Ribbon Bow

Homemade Dry Erase Boards

Homemade Dry Erase Boards

A woman wearing cutoff jeans.

Keeping Cutoff Jeans from Fraying

Round t-shirt rag rug.

Making a Rag Rug

Green Glass Bottles

Cutting Glass Bottles

Made from tin cans of various sizes.

Making a Recycled Tin Man

Fake Logs

Making Fake Logs

Memory Book

Making a Memory Book

Men's Crocheted Skull-Cap

Making a Men's Crocheted Skull-Cap

Handy Stitch Sewing Machine

Using a Handy Stitch Sewing Machine

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