Craft Projects and TipsQuestions Ask a Question
Follow

Sub-Categories
FeaturedVideosRecentQuestions

Browse

6,694 Total Articles   Page 1
Search
Show
Show AllFeaturedContest WinnersGuidesVideosQuestionsArticlesCraftsTipsPhotosRecipesLonely Questions
Sort
NewestOldestRelevance
Partially knit sock over a woman's foot with needles in place.
Knitting Socks

 
Easter basket ideas
Easter Basket Ideas

 
Barbie doll with clothes pin furniture.
Making Doll Furniture from Clothes Pins

 
Terra Cotta Lighthouse
Making a Terra Cotta Lighthouse

 
Stepping Ston With "Sheri's Garden" on it
Homemade Stepping Stones

 
E6000 glue, commonly used for gluing glass.
Gluing Glass to Glass

 
Empty Pill Bottles
Craft Ideas for Used Medicine or Pill Bottles

 
A Christmas wreath made from neckties.
Crafts Using Neckties

 
Effusion Lamps
Making Oil for Effusion Lamps

 
Logo for ThriftyFun Questions
Sealing Acrylic Paint for Outside Use

 
old tires
Cutting Tires

 
A kitchen towel with blue yarn crocheted on the top.
Crocheted Towel Topper

 
Ad

How to Paint Styrofoam
How to Paint Styrofoam

 
Elderly Woman doing needle work
Craft Ideas for Nursing Home Patients

 
Painting Pots White
Painting Terra Cotta Clay Pots

 
Photo of three red bricks.
Craft Ideas for Bricks

 
Drilling Holes in Glass
Drilling Holes in Glass

 
A woman altering a blouse.
Making a Blouse Fit Better

 
Making Crochet Nylon Net Scrubbies, Crochet nylon net scrubber.
Making Crochet Nylon Net Scrubbies

 
vintage sewing machine
Removing Foot Pedal from Inside a Singer...

 
Mold and Concrete Stepping Stone
Making Concrete Stepping Stones

 
Ring of old keys.
Uses for Old Keys

 
Two colored glass fragrance lamps consistent with the style sold by Lampe Berger
Making Your Own Lampe Berger...

 
Old Wedding Dress
Crafts Using an Old Wedding Dress

 
Logo for ThriftyFun Questions
Potato Chip Bag Purse

 
Sea Shells
Crafts Using Sea Shells

 
Made from tin cans of various sizes.
Making a Recycled Tin Man

 
Ad

grave cross made of artificial flowers
Protecting Silk Flowers at Gravesites

 
Photo of an old barn.
Crafts Using Old Barn Wood

 
Craft Uses for Wine Bottles
Crafts Using Wine Bottles

 
Using Homemade Mod Podge
Making Homemade Mod Podge

 
several birds made by poster o TF
Making PVC Birds for the Garden

 
Christmas scene on glass
Using Mod Podge on Glass

 
Recycled Metal Garden Decorations
Homemade Garden Decorations

 
Bin of scrap wood.
Craft Ideas Using Scrap Wood

 
Homemade Dog Diapers
Homemade Dog Diapers

 
A pink balloon.
Use a Balloon to Make an Easter Basket

 
Food Labels for Parties
Making Food Labels for Parties

 
Wire-Edged Ribbon Bow
Making a Wire-Edged Ribbon Bow

 
Trellis Yarn Necklace
Making Trellis Yarn Jewelry

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

 
three boys wearing doo rags
Du (Doo) Rag Pattern

 
Ad

hand holding paint brush for watercolors
One Handed Crafts

 
Cotton ball lamb Easter basket.
Cotton Ball Lamb Easter Basket

 
Adult painting a picture with watercolors.
Crafts for Mentally Challenged Adults

 
Glitter Tubes on White Background
Working With Glitter

 
Painted Window Panes
Crafts Using Old Windows

 
Handy Stitch Machine
Threading a Handy Stitch Machine

 
Faux stained glass window.
Faux Stained Glass Windows

 
VIntage jewelry tree made by aunt.
Making a Costume Jewelry Christmas Tree

 
Bed Spring
Crafts Using Bed Springs

 
Dried Roses
Preserving Dried Roses

 
old silverware
Crafts Using Old Silverware

 
Tile Craft
Crafts Using Tiles

 
Making T-Shirt Pillows
Making T-Shirt Pillows

 
Quilted Photo Album Cover
Making a Quilted Photo Album Cover

 
Elastic
Repairing the Elastic on Fitted Sheets

 
Handy Stitch Sewing Machine
Using a Handy Stitch Sewing Machine

 
Sea Shell Wind Chimes
Sea Shell Wind Chimes

 
Treadle Operated Sewing Machine
Buying Treadle Operated Sewing Machines

 
Making a Candy Bouquet
How to Make a Candy Bouquet

 
Crafts Using Tree Branches
Crafts Using Tree Branches

 
Logo for ThriftyFun Questions
How Can I Make a Rain Cover for a Power Wheelchair?

 
Papier Mache Clay
Papier Mache Clay Recipe

 
Pink Tulle
Hanging Tulle From the Ceiling

 
Dollar Bill Rose
Making a Dollar Bill Rose

 
long loom
Using a Knifty Knitter Long Loom

 
Finished birdbath.
Flower Pot Bird Bath

 
Nine patch block and tools for quilting.
Making a Patchwork Quilt

 
flip flop air freshener
Making Car Air Fresheners

 
A small dining and living room in a doll house.
Making Doll Furniture

 
Plastic Jug Masks
Making Plastic Jug Masks

 
Homemade Bath Salts
Homemade Bath Salts Recipes

 
Logo for ThriftyFun Questions
Creating Mementos from Funeral Flowers, Ribbons, and Baskets

 
A bag of corn kernels.
Homemade Heat Packs

 
dark jeans
Fading Dark Jeans

 
Pillows covered with scarves.
Craft Uses for Old Scarves

 
Sports Jerseys
Making a Sports Jersey Quilt

 
Felt covered bottle cap becomes Easter bonnet.
Craft Uses for Plastic Bottle Caps

 
Beautiful flower arrangement at a grave site.
Making Grave Site Floral Arrangements

 
Skull Caps
Skull Cap Patterns

 
A person welding.
Welding Cap Patterns

 
Plastic Bag Rug
Making a Rug from Plastic Bags

 
Craft Ideas Using Recycled Crayons, Uses for Old Crayons
Uses for Old Crayons

 
Decoupaging Fabric on Glass
Decoupaging Fabric on Glass

 
Making a Pom Pom Blanket Loom
Making a Pom Pom Blanket Loom

 
A large stack of PVC pipes.
Making a Beach Wheelchair from PVC Pipe

 
Photo of a finished dog made out of yarn.
Making a Coat Hanger Yarn Dog

 
Finished Clay Pot Angel
Clay Pot Craft Projects

 
sequin iron-on transfers
Using an Iron-on Transfer

 
Rainbow Bracelet
Crafts Using Pop Can Tabs

 
terra cotta flower pot person
Crafts Using Terra Cotta Flower Pots

 
old sweaters
Recycled Sweater Craft Ideas

 
Knitted Booties
Knitting Booties on a Loom

 
Dried rose pedals in the shape of a heart.
Drying Rose Petals

 
tea
Dyeing Fabric With Tea

 
Dog Poop Bag Dispenser
Making a Dog Poop Bag Dispenser

 
Logo for ThriftyFun Questions
Gluing Fabric to Paper

 
Shaggy Dog Out of Yarn
Making a Shaggy Dog Out of Yarn

 
Logo for ThriftyFun Questions
Loom Knitting Patterns For Dog Sweaters

 
Sewing thick curtains.
Sewing Tough or Heavyweight Fabrics

 
soft sculpture Cupid doll
Making Soft Sculpture Dolls

 
Load More
Craft Paper Basket - basket sitting outside on deck railing
Craft Paper BasketHere is how to make a beautiful little basket to fill with flowers or candy. It just takes one square piece of craft paper and a strip for the handle. You can add little embellishments or messages if you like!

 
Nail Polish Marbled Eggs - two colored eggs
Nail Polish Marbled EggsI used my ThriftyFun post "Easy Marbled Nail Art" for inspiration to make these eggs. All you need is a bowl of water and nail polish to make these little beauties. I used three colours, but you can use as many as you like!

 
Aluminum Can Pinwheel - pinwheel in the garden
Aluminum Can PinwheelIf I'm not taking my aluminum cans to the recyclers, I'm making things with them. These pinwheels are easy to make and a delight to watch spin in the wind. There are certain spots in our garden where squirrels wreak havoc, so we place them there to keep them at bay with the bright reflections.

 
Standing Ninja Eggs - closeup of two Ninja eggs
Standing Ninja EggsMy little nieces and nephews adore ninjas, so I thought we could make some out of eggs for Easter this year. These ninjas wear coloured belts made of ribbon, and have little swords on their backs that are made of toothpicks. The swords double up as a way to keep the ninjas standing up without any other support!

 
Chocoholic Easter Bunny Card
Chocoholic Easter Bunny CardThis Easter bunny is a real chocoholic! He found the ideal Easter egg. He is clinging to it for dear life and can't wait to taste it. Maybe - if you ask him nicely - he will share it with you?

 
Upcycled Easter Bunny Craft - finished bunny
Recycled Easter Bunny CraftThis fun project using a recycled toilet paper tube is one that you can do with your children on or before Easter. They make cute decorations. This is a guide about recycled Easter Bunny craft.

 
More Featured

Videos

A recycled toddler toy with brightly colored pom poms.
Toddler Pom Pom SorterHere is a cute homemade toddler toy using a recycled sour cream container and some colorful pompoms. Learn how to make it in this short video.

 
Glue being applied to the end of a Halloween Yo Yo Tree.
Halloween Yo Yo TreeSmall fabric "yo yos" can be made from any scrap fabric and used for a variety of projects. Here they are combined to create a cute decorative Halloween tree. Learn how to make it in this short video.

 
A small flower made from a spiral of paper.
Spiral Paper FlowersThese pretty flowers are made with spirals of colorful scrap paper. Learn how to make them in this short video.

 
A crochete skull-cap in grey and black.
Men's Crocheted Skull-CapIf you love to crochet, try making this handsome skull-cap. It can be customized for any colors or personalities. Learn how to make it in this short video.

 
A wreath made from recycled cardboard and small clothespins that hold tea bags.
Tea Bag WreathThis wreath is decorated with colorful tea bags, which can be easily replaced when they are used. It would be a perfect hostess gift for someone who loves tea. Learn how to make it in this short video.

 
A lariat necklace with a decorated washer in the middle.
Washer Lariat NecklaceTake a flat metal washer from the hardware store and convert it into beautiful jewelry. Learn how to make it in this short video.

 
More Videos

Recent

Painted Containers for Easter Egg Hunts - three painted containers and matching eggs
Painted Containers for Easter Egg HuntsWhen I was a kid, I never enjoyed Easter egg hunts because there was always that one kid who would happen to find most of the eggs, leaving the rest of us with just a few. It never felt good. Now, with a little effort, Easter egg hunts can be fun and fair.

 
Nest of Feathers - candy filled feather nest
Nest of FeathersThis nest made of feathers is beautiful and easy to put together. It makes a wonderful candy dish. I've placed my chocolate Easter eggs in mine. All you need are feathers, glue, and balloons. This is great fun for all ages!

 
Silhouette Bunny Card - finished card ready to give
Silhouette Bunny CardThis is a cute silhouette bunny card that anyone can make. You can apply this concept with washi tape or ribbon too. It is very simple, yet looks really nice and thoughtful to give, as it's handmade. This can be framed as a modern art piece too.

 
Styrofoam Ball Bunny Statue - finished bronze metallic bunny on turquoise background
Styrofoam Ball Bunny StatueThis bunny statue is a beautiful little statement piece, great for centerpieces or general decoration. It's made of 2 Styrofoam balls and cardboard, held together by hot glue. Paint it however you please. I chose metallic paint so it really pops!

 
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.

 
Pasta angel christmas ornaments
How to Make Pasta Christmas OrnamentsThese adorable pasta ornaments can be displayed on your Christmas tree for years. This is a guide about how to make pasta christmas ornaments.

 
More Recent

Questions

Logo for ThriftyFun Questions
Using Cat Litter for Drying FlowersSo do you get the clay clumping cat litter?

 
Logo for ThriftyFun Questions
Soap Made from Scraps Not SettingI made new soap using scraps and some body oil. The soap is not setting. Any clues to fix the problem please?

 
Logo for ThriftyFun Questions
Making a Hot Pad on a Knitting LoomI was just wondering if there is a pattern for hot pads? Please let me know when you can.

 
Logo for ThriftyFun Questions
Understanding Crochet InstructionsThe instructions read: ch 19sc second st sc next 17 then it has (18sts) ch 1 turn sc in front loop next 17sts (18sts) ch 1 turn sc next 4 sts miss next 13 then it has (5 sts) ch 1 turn Dec 1sc in next 2 Drs (4sts). What does this mean? I am confused.

 
Logo for ThriftyFun Questions
Pattern for Facecloth Pajamas GiftWhere would I find the face cloth pattern to go with the poem that starts "We look like pajamas, but, really we aren't."?

 
Logo for ThriftyFun Questions
Threading the Bobbin on a Nelco N-250-B-3It has been over twenty years since I last used the sewing machine. I ran out of thread on the bobbin and realized I could not thread a bobbin. I never had a manual as the machine was used when purchased. Can you help?

 
More Questions
Related Content
More
👒
Mother's Day Ideas!
🌻
Gardening
🐛
Pest Control
ThriftyFun on Facebook
ThriftyFun on Pinterest
YouTube
Enter a Contest
Free Newsletters
Ask a Question
Share a Post

Desktop Page | View Mobile

Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Contact Us

© 1997-2018 by Cumuli, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Published by ThriftyFun.

Generated 2018/04/06 16:34:16 in 439 secs. ⛅️️ ⚡️
Loading Something Awesome!