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Flower Vase Mother's Day Card - place message in the vase

How to Make a Flower Vase Mother's Day CardUsing the tutorial for making paper flowers found on this site, or those of your own design, you can create this beautiful card for Mother's Day or any special occasion.

 

Tin can lantern illuminated with a candle.

Making a Tin Punch LanternThis is a page about making a tin punch lantern. You can easily turn an empty tin can into a beautiful lantern. Simply punch a pattern into its surface and place a candle inside to illuminate it.

 

Pipe Cleaner Bracelets

Making Pipe Cleaner BraceletsThis is a page about making pipe cleaner bracelets. This easy craft is perfect for the kids. Using pipe cleaners also keeps the cost of this jewelry craft down.

 

Oxygen Tubing

Uses for Oxygen Tubing?This is a page about uses for oxygen tubing. Stretchy and soft, oxygen tubing can be used for more than just delivering H2O. There are many crafty and creative uses for excess oxygen tubing.

 

Paper Flowers in a Vase

Recycled Flower CraftsThis is a page about recycled flower crafts. Beautiful, colorful artificial flowers can be crafted from recycled materials.

 

A woman wearing a blue turban.

Free Turban Sewing Patterns?Some sewing projects can be done using free patterns found at stores or on the internet. This is a page about free turban sewing patterns.

 

circle weaving

Circle WeavingThis weaving project doesn't require any special materials or skills and is fun for kids and adults alike. This is a page about circle weaving.

 

Papier Mache Clay

Papier Mache Clay Recipe?Paper mache clay may be used to mold sculptures and make masks. Paper mache clay can be used in the place of traditional moistened newspaper strips and dries much harder, too. This page is about paper mache clay recipes.

 

glue dots on strip of release paper

Homemade Glue DotsThis is a page about homemade glue dots. Rather than buy them you can make your own glue dots for your crafting needs.

 

Wire-Edged Ribbon Bow

Making a Wire-Edged Ribbon BowFashioning your own accessories or package adornments can be fun with this stiffened ribbon. This is a page about making a wire-edged ribbon bow.

 

sewing machine

Sewing VinylThis page is about sewing vinyl. A special needle and setting may be needed on your machine to sew this type of fabric.

 

Fitted Sheet

Making Fitted SheetsThis is a page about making fitted sheets. Even a beginning sewer can make their own fitted sheets using flat sheets or yardage.

 

Bandana Bonnet

Bandana Bonnets CraftThis is a page about a bandana bonnets craft. Make an old style bonnet using a bandana in your favorite color.

 

Adding Scent to Old Potpourri, Dried Flowers in Container

Adding Scent to Old PotpourriThis is a page about adding scent to old potpourri. Revive your old potpourri by adding a new scent.

 

A photo of a pug.

Making Homemade Piddle PadsThis page is about making homemade piddle pads. For training puppies and dogs unable to go out to relieve themselves, piddle pads can be helpful, but expensive.

 

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Making Curtains from Sheets

Making Curtains from SheetsThis page is about making curtains from sheets. Fashioning bed sheets into curtains can save you money and give you the window covering you want.

 

Pears soap fish.

Crafts Using Bars of SoapThis page contains crafts using bars of soap. Soap bars can be fashioned into clever gifts.

 

A person welding.

Welding Cap Patterns?Welding caps were originally designed to help keep sparks from burning exposed skin when welding, but they are worn by non-welders as well. Making your own welding caps allows you to create ones that match your personality and it also can save you money. This page has advice about finding welding cap patterns.

 

Crocheted Baby Blanket

Crocheted Baby Blanket Patterns and IdeasThis is a page about crocheted baby blanket patterns and ideas. There are so many beautiful patterns for crocheted baby blankets. They are fun to make for your baby or as a gift.

 

Can with gift wrap and a bow.

Recycled Tin Can Gift WrapThis is a page about recycled tin can gift wrap. Repurpose your cans into great little gift containers.

 

Pleated Paper Butterfly - four completed butterflies

How to Make a Pleated Paper ButterflyThese pretty folded paper butterflies are easy to make. Make several to hang individually or perhaps as a mobile. This is a page about how to make a pleated paper butterfly.

 

Colorful bracelet made with safety pins and beads.

Making a Beaded Safety Pin BraceletThis is a page about making a beaded safety pin bracelet. Safety pins and various beads can be used for a beautiful, easy to make bracelet.

 

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Looking for Simple Baby Quilt Pattern?Can someone please give me directions to make a simple baby quilt? I am also looking for toys made from cloth. I need a special gift for my soon to come niece. Thanks and god bless.

 

Photo of a money tree.

Making a Money TreeThis is a page about making a money tree. A money tree is a nice gift for certain occasions.

 

Painted Window Panes

Crafts Using Old WindowsOld windows can be reused for a variety of craft projects. This page is about crafts using old windows.

 

Juice Can Lid Wind ChimesSave your juice lids from concentrated juice cans and make these cool recycled wind chimes. This page shows you how to make juice can lid wind chimes.

 

Adjustable Sock Loom

Using a Knitting Board Adjustable Sock Loom?This is a page about using a Knitting Board adjustable sock loom. A great alternative to the traditional needle approach to knitting socks is to use a sock loom.

 

Jesus Saves Picture Frame

Making a Jesus Saves Picture FrameMake these cute little life preserver picture frames to remind you and your loved ones of your faith. Making a Jesus saves picture frame is a great project for kids.

 

Pansies in Hypertufa Pots

Making Hypertufa PlantersHypertufa is made by mixing Portland cement, perlite or vermiculite, with sphagnum peat moss, and water. It can be used to make durable planters in endless shapes and sizes. This is a page about making hypertufa planters.

 

Silk Wedding Flowers

Using Acrylic Water?This is a page about making and using acrylic water. Filling your vase with faux water for your silk flower arrangement can help give it life-like detail.

 

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Altering Pants Into Capris

Altering Pants Into CaprisThis is a page about altering pants into capris. Give an older or unused pair of long pants a new lease on fashion life by cutting them down into capris.

 

Dick Larson's Walking Sticks

Making a Tree Branch Walking StickWhether you happen upon a neat branch that has fallen from a tree or chose to remove one from a tree in your yard, it is easy to turn it into a handy walking stick.

 

Arched Window

Making a Curtain for an Arched Window?This is a page about making a curtain for an arched window. Making a curtain for an arched window is not as difficult as it may seem.

 

Crocheted Green Plarn Bag

Making a Plarn BagThis is a page about making a plarn bag. Plarn, made from plastic bags, is a marvelous substitute for traditional yarn for crafting.

 

recycled jeans apron

Making a Jeans ApronThis is a page about making a jeans apron. Take those old or wrong sized jeans and, rather than throw them away, make a cute apron.

 

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.

 

Crochet Oreo Cookies With Milk

Crochet Oreo CookiesThis is a page about crochet Oreo cookies. If you are looking for a cute, fun crochet project that looks good enough to eat, try making crochet Oreo cookies.

 

Beaded Key Ring - done

How to Make an Easy Beaded Key RingIt's east to decorate your keychain with a few beads and some string. Here is how to make an easy beaded key ring for yourself or as a gift.

 

view of finished candle out of the mold

Making Coffee Bean CandlesThis is a page about making coffee bean candles. Adding whole coffee beans while making a candle will allow you to enjoy the aroma of coffee every time you burn it.

 

finished tote made from a dog food bag

Making a Tote Bag from a Dog Food BagThis is a page about making a tote bag from a dog food bag. Use the woven fabric from bulk pet food to make sturdy totes.

 

purple hued coiled rag bowl on white background

Making a Coiled Rag BowlThis is a page about making a coiled rag bowl. Create a unique cloth bowl by wrapping cord with fabric strips and coiling into your desired size and shape.

 

balls of yarn

Donating Yarn?If you have an excessive amount of yarn, it would be great to donate it to a school, nursing home, or someone that needs it for a special project. This is a page about donating yarn.

 

Recycled Jeans Flower Pot

Recycled Jeans PlantersThis is a page about recycled jeans planters. Recycling jeans sets the stage for many craft projects.

 

Felt Pieces

Making Felt/Flannel Boards and PiecesThis is a page about making felt/flannel boards and pieces. Children enjoy fun and educational felt boards to apply and layer all kinds of creative shapes.

 

Paper flowers made with multicolored and patterned papers.

Making Paper FlowersMaking paper flowers is a fun craft activity for young and old alike. They can be very simple in their design or much more complex. This is a page about making paper flowers.

 

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Palm Trees and Palm Leaves

Making Palm Trees and Palm Leaves?This is a page about making palm trees and palm leaves. Palm tree decorations are popular for parties, banquets, and other events.

 

Three crocheted doilies.

Starch Recipe for Crocheted Items?Certain crochet projects, such as doilies or ornaments, need to be starched to stiffen them upon completion. This is a page about starch recipe for crocheted items.

 

Making a Paper Worm Race Game - get your straws and let the race begin

Making a Paper Worm Race GameAccordion folded pieces of paper and drinking straws are needed to make the paper worms for this paper worm race game. The kids will have a lot of fun sending their worms across the floor or table.

 

Gel Pens on white background.

New Gel Glitter Pen Not Working?General consensus seems to be that the best way to jumpstart a gel glitter pen is to bounce the tip on a hard surface. Shaking it can also get the pen working. This is a page about a new gel glitter pen not working.

 

Butterscotch Candy Beer Mug

Making a Butterscotch Candy Beer MugThis is a page about making a butterscotch candy beer mug. The kids can help make this sweet Father's Day gift.

 

Nine patch block and tools for quilting.

Making a Patchwork QuiltThis is a page about making a patchwork quilt. Making a patchwork quilt begins by cutting fabric into pieces of various shapes and sizes and sewing them together to form blocks. This quilting style is great for using up leftover fabric scraps or you can purchase new material in the colors and patterns you like. You don't need a lot of experience to make a patchwork quilt.

 

glue bottle

Gluing Paper to Plastic?This is a page about gluing paper to plastic. Whether it's for a craft project or you just need to cover something up, sometimes you need to attach paper to a piece of plastic. Some glues will work better than others to get the task completed.

 

Milk Jug Birdfeeder

Milk Jug Bird FeederThis is a page about making a milk jug bird feeder. Recycle your gallon milk jugs into useful, fun, bird feeders.

 

Kandi Cuff Bracelet

Making a Kandi Cuff BraceletThis is a page about making a kandi cuff bracelet. Using the peyote beading stitch, you can create a custom patterned bracelet. Stretching string and and colorful plastic pony beads are all that's needed.

 

Pill Bottle Pumpkins

Making Pill Bottle PumpkinsThis is a page about making pill bottle pumpkins. Recycle your empty prescription bottles into these cute treat holders.

 

Bubble Gum Machine Candy Dish

Making a Terra Cotta Gumball MachineThis is a page about making a terra cotta gumball machine. Use a painted and decorated clay pot and saucer, and a glass bowl to make a cute candy or gumball machine.

 

Lavender Flowers in Oil

Preserving Herbs and Flowers in OilThis is a page about preserving herbs and flowers in oil. Using decorative bottles and oil you can create decorative herb and flower displays.

 

Knifty Knitters

Making a Pot Holder With a Knifty Knitter?This is a page about making a pot holder with a Knifty Knitter. Your Knifty Knitter round or long loom are both useful for making potholders for your kitchen or to give as gifts.

 

Crochet Edge Around a Fleece Blanket

Adding a Crochet Edge to a Fleece BlanketThis is a page about adding a crochet edge to a fleece blanket. If you crochet, you can dress up the edge of a simple to make fleece blanket.

 

driftwood

Sterilizing and Desalinizing DriftwoodThis is a page about sterilizing and desalinizing driftwood. Processing your nature finds prior to using them in a craft or garden project is a must.

 

Recycled Barnyard Animals - toilet paper tube pig, cow, and dog

20+ Clever Crafts Using Toilet Paper TubesThis page contains crafts using toilet paper tubes. Empty tissue paper tubes can be useful in many, fun craft projects.

 

Making a Yo Yo Bedspread

Making a Yo Yo BedspreadThis page is about making a yo yo bedspread. Leftover fabric pieces work great to make yo yos for a craft project.

 

A colorful handmade quilt on a bed.

Tying a Quilt Without a Frame?Even if you don't have a quilting frame it is easy to tie your quilt. One method is to lay the layers on the floor and pin or baste them together and then tie. This is a page about tying a quilt without a frame.

 

Trivet (hot pad) made from wine corks inside metal hoop

Making a Wine Cork Trivet/CoasterWine corks are perfect for keeping heat off furniture surfaces. This is a page about making a wine cork trivet or coaster.

 

safety pin on purple background

Safety Pin and Bead Craft ProjectsThis is a page about safety pin and bead craft projects. Safety pins and small beads are the perfect supplies for making a variety of craft projects from lapel pins to decorative boxes.

 

several roses in a clay pot

Making Hershey's Kiss RosesThese candy roses are a clever, sweet gift to make for someone you love for Valentine's Day or any special occasion. This is a page about making hershey's kiss roses.

 

litter

Drying Flowers With Cat LitterThis is a page about drying flowers with cat litter. Clay based cat litter can be used to dry flowers.

 

bumper pads on stairs

Crafts and Other Uses for Crib Bumper Pads?This is a page about crafts and other uses for crib bumper pads. Many parents have bumper pads that they are no longer using. While you may not wish to use them in the crib due to safety concerns, there are many other ways to put them to use.

 

Painting Pots White

Painting Terra Cotta Clay PotsTerra cotta pots are inexpensive and can be painted and transformed into pretty decorative containers. This is a page about painting terra cotta clay pots.

 

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.

 

frame will fit on base

Making a Popsicle Stick Picture FrameThis is a page about making a Popsicle stick picture frame. Popsicle sticks are so versatile for using in crafting projects.

 

Making a Shampoo Bottle Planter

Making a Shampoo Bottle PlanterThis is a page about making a shampoo bottle planter. Turn an empty shampoo bottle into a cute planter in a few easy steps.

 

Cross stitch supplies.

Rocking Chair Cross Stitch PatternTrying to find just the right cross stitch pattern may require a lot of searching. Sometimes you may need to draft your own pattern or alter an existing one. This is a page about finding a rocking chair cross stitch pattern.

 

Using Wonder-Under Fusible Web

Using Wonder-Under Fusible Web?This is a page about using Wonder-Under. Wonder-Under is used to stabilize fabric and adhere fabric together. It is important to know how to use it, to achieve the desired results.

 

sewing machine

Pattern for Fitted Queen Sheets?Making your own bed sheets allows you to choose your fabric and perhaps get a better fit. This is a page about pattern for fitted queen sheets.

 

Finished license front.

How to Make a Kid "Drivers License"Making a drivers license for you child is a fun craft project for you and your kid to work on together. This is a page about how to make a kid "drivers license".

 

Brown Paper Gift Tag

Making Your Own Gift TagsThis is a page about making your own gift tags. Whether is for birthdays, Christmas or just because, putting a tag on gifts you give is important. They don't have to come from the store though. Add a little of your own personality to your gifts by making your own tags.

 

gold glue basket bowl

Making a Hot Glue Basket BowlThis is a page about making a hot glue basket bowl. Using hot glue you an create a one of a kind basket bowl to add to your decor.

 

Crocheted Dress Towel Hanger

Crocheted Dress Towel HangerCrochet tops for kitchen towels are popular craft projects. This example explains how to make a really cute dress pattern towel topper. This is a page about crocheted dress towel hanger.

 

Mosaic Stepping Stone - using blue and green pieces and the word "Success" in center

Making a Mosaic Stepping StoneThis is a page about making a mosaic stepping stone. A mosaic stepping stone is a fun easy craft that will look great in your garden and makes a perfect gift, too.

 

Adult painting a picture with watercolors.

Crafts for Mentally Challenged Adults?This is a page about crafts for mentally challenged adults. Finding crafts that are easy enough and at the same time engaging enough for mentally challenged adults can be daunting, as there will be many different skills levels.

 

tombstones in a cemetery

Making a Grave BlanketGrave blankets are typically made using a wire frame and evergreen plant material, along with other decorations. They are a thoughtful way to remember a loved one during the holidays. This is a page about making a grave blanket.

 

finished wreath

Making a 4th of July Mesh WreathThis is a page about making a 4th of July mesh wreath. Use rolls of red, white, and blue mesh to make a seasonal wreath for the 4th.

 

Brass button bracelet.

Making Metal Button BraceletsMetal shank buttons both, vintage and new, can be used to make a fun to wear bracelet. This is a page about making metal button bracelets.

 

Fixing Too Big Pants

Fixing Pants that are Too BigThis is a page about fixing pants that are too big. If your pants are too large, you can size them down yourself.

 

4th of July Centerpiece

4th of July Centerpiece IdeasThis is a page about 4th of July centerpiece ideas. Make a patriotic centerpiece to celebrate the 4th.

 

Baby laying on a white crochet changing pad.

Making a Crochet Changing PadThis is a page about making a crochet changing pad. Crochet is the perfect craft to use when making baby items including clothes and other items.

 

Flower Pot People made from clay pots.

Making Flower Pot PeopleThis is a page about making flower pot people. Terra cotta pots can be used to make cute flower pot people for your garden.

 

Bucket of Plaster of Paris

Craft Ideas Using Plaster of Paris?This is a page about craft ideas for plaster of paris. Plaster of Paris can be used for tons of fun crafts. You can make everything from paintable sculptures and ornaments, to stepping stones and handprints of your kids. Here are a bunch of ways to use your leftover Plaster of Paris.

 

Polished Rocks

Polishing Rocks?This is a page about polishing rocks. Polished rocks are quite pretty and something kids and adults both enjoy having. You can buy them, but they can be pricy, or polish your own.

 

Finished Clay Pot Angel

Clay Pot Craft ProjectsThis is a page about clay pot craft projects Clay flower pots can be used in a wide variety of craft projects.

 

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Peek-a-Boo Dolls?I'm trying to find out what the dolls are called that are homemade and are about the size when finished as a 2 year old toddler standing up. But the main idea of the Boy or Girl Doll is for their faces to be hidden while they are bent over hiding there face against their arms. I have seen these on front porches, mostly outside dolls.

 

kitty animal planter

Making a Plastic Bottle Animal PlanterThis is a page about making a plastic bottle animal planter. Save your bottles to make this adorable planter for spring seedlings.

 

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Where Can I Get Glycerin? Where can I buy glycerin for homemade bubble bath?

 

Bed Spring

Crafts Using Bed SpringsThis is a page about crafts using bed springs. Recycle these metal springs into fun crafts and decorations.

 

Baby Formula Scoop

Craft Ideas Using Baby Formula ScoopsThis is a page about craft ideas using baby formula scoops. If you are a crafter and have, or know someone who has, an infant who is fed formula, you probably have a stash of little formula scoops.

 

An array of neckties.

Making a Tree Skirt with NecktiesThis is a page about making a tree shirt with neckties. Men's neckties come in so many beautiful colors and patterns they are a great choice for your next craft project. One interesting choice is to craft a tree skirt using neckties.

 

Blue Jeans Quilt Ideas

Blue Jeans Quilt IdeasThis is a page about blue jeans quilt ideas. Recycling blue jeans into craft projects is a great way to reuse this sturdy fabric.

 

finished bunny

Making a Fabric Bunny DoorstopThis cute decorative bunny is also a functional door stop. This is a page about making a fabric bunny doorstop.

 

Crafts Using Crown Royal Bags

Crafts Using Crown Royal BagsThis is a page about crafts using Crown Royal bags.Those beautiful purple cloth Crown Royal bags are perfect to use in many crafts.

 

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"Family Is Like a Quilt Pieced Together..."?I saw a verse that was framed at the local fair and it started out A family is like a quilt pieced together... I can't remember the rest of it, any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

soft sculpture Cupid

Recycle Nylons to Make a Soft Sculpture Cupid DollSoft sculptured dolls are fun to make and easy to create for any occasion. This cute doll is a wonderful Valentine's Day gift. This is a page about making a soft sculpture Cupid doll from old nylons.

 

Glue in Press and Seal

Keeping Glue From Drying OutThis page is about keeping glue from drying out. It can be frustrating to find that your glue has dried since the last time you used it.

 

A row of different colored pencils.

How to Use Watercolor PencilsWatercolor pencils are an easy and effective way to add beautiful color gradations and shading to you artwork. This is a page about how to use watercolor pencils.

 

Chihuahua Clothing Patterns?This is a page about Chihuahua clothing patterns. Making clothing for small dogs is a fun creative pastime. There are many sources for the patterns to make your pup a stylish wardrobe.

 

Plastic Soda Bottle Wind Chimes

Plastic Soda Bottle Wind Chimes?Plastic 2 liter bottles can be used for many different types of crafts, even wind chimes. This is a page about plastic soda bottle wind chimes.

 

Applique Patterns

Printable Applique Patterns?This is a page about printable applique patterns. Applique is a popular craft that is often incorporated into quilts and other fabric arts. Finding printable applique patterns can be an adventure.

 

Handy Stitch Sewing Machine

Using a Handy Stitch Sewing MachineThis is a page about using a Handy Stitch sewing machine. The Singer Handy Stitch sewing machine is a small, battery operated handheld sewing machine.

 

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