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Rainbow Rice in Glass Casserole Pan
Making Colored Play Rice

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

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

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

 
Mold and Concrete Stepping Stone
Making Concrete Stepping Stones

 
Homemade Dog Diapers
Homemade Dog Diapers

 
A terra cotta lighthouse.
Making a Terra Cotta Lighthouse

 
A row of cattails growing in a lake.
Preserving Cattails

 
old tires
Cutting Tires

 
Elastic
Repairing the Elastic on Fitted Sheets

 
Effusion Lamps
Making Oil for Effusion Lamps

 
Faux stained glass window.
Faux Stained Glass Windows

 
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Elderly Woman doing needle work
Craft Ideas for Nursing Home Patients

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

 
Sea Shells
Crafts Using Sea Shells

 
Granny square flag afghan.
Stars and Stripes Granny Square Afghan

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

 
Making a Candy Bouquet
How to Make a Candy Bouquet

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

 
Clay Pot Angels
Making Clay Pot Angels

 
Plastic Bag Rug
Making a Rug from Plastic Bags

 
Christmas scene on glass
Using Mod Podge on Glass

 
Crochet top pin cushion, a craft found on Thriftyfun. Submitted by a member.
Making a Tea Cup Pincushion

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

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

 
How to Paint Styrofoam
How to Paint Styrofoam

 
Papier Mache Clay
Papier Mache Clay Recipe

 
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Empty Pill Bottles
Craft Ideas for Used Medicine or Pill Bottles

 
old silverware
Crafts Using Old Silverware

 
ribbon easter cross
Plastic Canvas Cross Craft

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

 
Sea Shell Wind Chimes
Sea Shell Wind Chimes

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

 
Drilling Holes in Glass
Drilling Holes in Glass

 
Finished birdbath.
Flower Pot Bird Bath

 
Dried Roses
Preserving Dried Roses

 
Kids Shell Jewelry
Making Shell Jewelry

 
Green Glass Bottles
Cutting Glass Bottles

 
Handy Stitch Sewing Machine
Using a Handy Stitch Sewing Machine

 
Animal Cracker Magnets
Homemade Refrigerator Magnets

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

 
Photo of an old barn.
Crafts Using Old Barn Wood

 
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Arched Window
Making a Curtain for an Arched Window

 
Wind chimes that are made from a clay pot.
Clay Pot Wind Chimes

 
A sewing machine at work joining fabric.
Sewing Stretchy Fabric

 
Trellis Yarn Necklace
Making Trellis Yarn Jewelry

 
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Making a Grandma's Paddle

 
A woman altering a blouse.
Making a Blouse Fit Better

 
Yarn Wrapped Bottle Vase
Yarn Wrapped Bottle Vase

 
Pile of Plastic Water Bottles
Crafts Made with Plastic Bottles

 
three boys wearing doo rags
Du (Doo) Rag Pattern

 
Glass Block
Crafts Using Glass Blocks

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

 
tea
Dyeing Fabric With Tea

 
Painting Pots White
Painting Terra Cotta Clay Pots

 
string and branch garden trellis
Making a Garden Trellis

 
Ring of old keys.
Uses for Old Keys

 
dark jeans
Fading Dark Jeans

 
Photo of three red bricks.
Craft Ideas for Bricks

 
Painted Window Panes
Crafts Using Old Windows

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

 
Rainbow Bracelet
Crafts Using Pop Can Tabs

 
Decorative cloth banners.
Making a Banner

 
Potato bead necklace.
Making Potato Beads

 
The sun as viewed through the pinhole viewer.
Making a Pinhole Solar Eclipse Viewer

 
Okra
Drying Okra for Crafts

 
grave cross made of artificial flowers
Protecting Silk Flowers at Gravesites

 
CD Spinner Top - finished top with colorful paper top
Making CD Spinners

 
Old Wedding Dress
Crafts Using an Old Wedding Dress

 
Making T-Shirt Pillows
Making T-Shirt Pillows

 
Yo Yo Christmas Trees
Making Yo Yo Christmas Trees

 
Tile Craft
Crafts Using Tiles

 
Plastic Jug Masks
Making Plastic Jug Masks

 
glue bottle
Gluing Paper to Plastic

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

 
Corsage.
Making a Birthday Candy Corsage

 
Diagram of how to make a clothes pin rocking chair.
Making a Clothes Pin Chair

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

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

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

 
Silk Wedding Flowers
Using Acrylic Water

 
Using Homemade Mod Podge
Making Homemade Mod Podge

 
Seashell Wreath
Using the Right Glue for Seashell Crafts

 
Making Curtains from Sheets
Making Curtains from Sheets

 
Robot Shrinky Dink
Making Your Own Shrinky Dinks

 
Making a Puzzle Board
Making a Puzzle Board

 
Plarn hat.
Making a 'Plarn' Summer Hat

 
Tweety Bird stepping stone
Making Cake Pan Stepping Stones

 
Recycled Christmas Card Slippers
Recycled Christmas Card Slipper Craft

 
flip flop air freshener
Making Car Air Fresheners

 
Homemade Heart Gift Boxes
Homemade Gift Boxes

 
hand holding paint brush for watercolors
One Handed Crafts

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

 
finished wreath
Making a 4th of July Mesh Wreath

 
finished reindeer 1
Making a Wine Cork Reindeer

 
selling homemade soap
Selling Crafts at Craft Shows

 
Photo of three star shaped mylar balloons.
Reusing Mylar Balloons

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

 
A Christmas wreath made from neckties.
Crafts Using Neckties

 
Sewing stretchy fabric with a sewing machine.
Sewing Darts

 
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Sealing Acrylic Paint for Outside Use

 
Recycled wooden chair planter.
Making a Chair Planter

 
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Abstract Acrylic Painting - painting on an easel
Abstract Acrylic PaintingThis is a fun, unique and effortless method of painting. Not only is it therapeutic, but you will have a different masterpiece every time.

 
Toilet Paper Roll Fireworks Artwork three color fireworks
Toilet Paper Roll Fireworks ArtworkWith a toilet paper roll, you can achieve fireworks or make a dandelion/flower card using the same concept. This is a very fun activity for both adults and kids. You can make a great piece to hang on the fridge afterwards, or to gift as a card.

 
Happy Penguin Kids' Coloring Page - colored penguin, watercolors perhaps markers
Happy Penguin Kids' Coloring PageThe summer holidays have started and the kids are looking for some activities to do. Here is a free coloring page that will keep those young minds busy. This darling little penguin can be colored with crayons, oil pastels, watercolor paints, or with good old colored pencils. Whichever medium they choose, they are sure to have fun!

 
Yarn and Nail Wall-Hanging Vase - hang on wall
Yarn and Nail Wall-Hanging VaseI made this wall-hanging flower vase out of a wooden cutting board that was a bit too banged up to use in the kitchen any longer. I painted mine. I created a mason jar template and traced it with some wire nails, wrapped yarn around the nails, then filled the jar with flowers.

 
Homemade Paint Palette - paint palette made from recycled lids
Homemade Paint PaletteYou can make your own handheld paint palette using a plastic lid and plastic bottle caps. Use one larger bottle cap in the center to mix colours. I used a Cool Whip lid, water bottle caps, and one sports drink cap. Once you cut the hole for them, this can be a great palette for kids to make and use while they paint!

 
Confetti Birthday Number Cake Topper - number28 covered in confetti
Confetti Birthday Number Cake TopperThis is a cute handmade touch to add to a cake, cupcake, donut, or even a bagel or burger as a topper.

 
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A child's rubber boot with marigolds planted inside.
Rubber Boot PlanterHave a pair of rubber boots that are just too cute to toss? You can upcycle them into an adorable planter. 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 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 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.

 
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.

 
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Succulent Planter Gift - finished planter
Succulent Planter GiftThe school year is coming to an end. This is a nice gift for a teacher, neighbor, co-worker, friend, or anyone special. It is homemade and inexpensive.

 
Butterfly Graduation Gum Wrapped Lei - finished lei
Butterfly Graduation Gum Wrapped LeiMake a personalized lei for someone special graduating! Use their favorite candy, gum, snacks, and add some cute butterfly accents.

 
Mini Wooden Clothespin Easel - with Post-it pad
Mini Wooden Clothespin EaselThis is the perfect easel to hold your Post-it notes or Polaroid photos. This cute little wooden easel is made from clothespins. You can also fit small artwork or 4 x 6 photos on it too. Options include painting or decorating, but I like the natural wood look.

 
Recycled Cardboard Shelving Unit
Recycled Cardboard Shelving UnitMy shelves are not being utilized to their full capacity so I thought it would be neat to up-cycle shoe boxes into a shelving unit. This is literally a free project you can make too!

 
A ladybug painted on a bowling ball
DIY Ladybug Bowling BallRecycled crafts can tap into the truly creative talents you have. Old bowling balls are frequently used in crafts. This page contains a DIY project for creating a cute ladybug bowling ball garden or yard decoration.

 
Red, white, and blue wooden star decoration.
Patriotic Wood Star CraftWooden star shapes are easy to find at your local craft store. Decorating them with red, white, and blue paint or other mediums gets you started on making patriotic decorations for your home and garden. This is a guide contains instructions for making a patriotic wood star craft.

 
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Best Closure for a Cuff Bracelet
Best Closure for a Cuff BraceletWhat kind of closures can I use with a beaded woven cuff bracelet.

 
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Protecting Oil Paint Design on DenimI used oil paint on a white denim jacket, will it stay on if I wash it myself? Or should I take it to the dry cleaners?

 
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Making Red Hat Magnets from Soda Bottle CapsI am trying to make red hat magnets out of plastic soda caps. I can't figure out the best way to do it. Can you help me with some suggestions?

 
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Making Bath BombsI am a first time bath bomb maker and I was not able to put the mix in the molds as soon as I finished mixing the ingredients and it hardened. I was wondering if there was a way to salvage it and still be able to make bath bombs or do I need to throw it away and start over?

 
Using Mod Podge on Play-Doh - green Play Doh pendant
Using Mod Podge on Play-DohI made a play dough pendant and covered it with gloss mod podge. When it's completely dry, is it safe to put in the oven to harden the dough, or do I need to do that process before covering it with mod podge?

 
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Protecting a Painted Denim JacketI painted a jean jacket using plain acrylic paints. However, I want to wear it out without it getting wrecked (by rain, or cracking, etc.). Is there something I can spray on top of it or any idea of what I can do?

 
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