Crafts

Learn how to make topiary trees yourself and save a ton of money. Topiary trees make great fireplace mantel decorating ideas that add instant character.

Feb 4, 2012 - Lara Smith

Polymer clay is a versatile crafting medium that can be used in a wide variety of craft projects.Tools including a pasta machine will help in your projects.

Jan 28, 2012 - Kate Pullen

Making Christmas decorations is a fun activity for creative people, children, or anyone. Try these simple homemade Christmas bows and festive card strings.

Dec 5, 2011 - Michelle Wright

Decorating with Christmas garland is both simple and striking. Learn how to make Christmas garland using vintage postcards and sparkling Christmas balls.

Nov 27, 2011 - Lara Smith

This small willow twig table makes a perfect Christmas gift for the lover of rustic furniture in your family.

Nov 9, 2011 - Patti Richards

Want a fun holiday project your entire family can enjoy? Kids and adults can make handmade papier-mâché Christmas ornaments for the Christmas tree.

Nov 2, 2011 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

Pine cone Christmas crafts can enhance your Christmas decor. With a little creativity, your pine cone swag can make a unique 2011 Christmas decoration.

Oct 20, 2011 - Lara Smith

In the crafting mood? For those who can paint and assemble, here is a Christmas project to try. Make this fun and playful Santa Claus spoon plaque.

Oct 11, 2011 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

Carving a Jack-o-lantern this Halloween? Learn how to make a Halloween pumpkin carving stencil from a photograph or an original drawing.

Oct 6, 2011 - Mia Carter

Use a few craft skills to create no-sew costumes for Halloween and fancy dress parties. These require just a few key craft supplies and are quick to make.

Sep 25, 2011 - Kate Pullen

Cookie cutters provide clear shapes for an assortment of crafts that incorporate clay, fabric, and paint. Create single shapes or repetitive patterns.

May 4, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Selling your crafts can be a great way to make a little extra money or to start a new career. Before you start, there are some important things to consider.

Apr 20, 2011 - Kate Pullen

Use a pair of chopsticks to create your own custom hair sticks. Simply add beads, ribbons and other embellishments to make custom and stylish designs.

Apr 13, 2011 - Kate Pullen

Decorating flip flops can be a fun party activity, great summer craft idea, or cool class project. Here are some fun decorating ideas.

Mar 31, 2011 - Janis Masyk-Jackson

There are an increasing number of digital crafts developing which may entice people to try a new craft such as digital scrapbooking or digital stamping.

Mar 31, 2011 - Kate Pullen

Instructions for making simple and inexpensive hat stands.

Mar 2, 2011 - Melissa Howard

You can do more with photo books than organize vacation or wedding photographs. These ideas will get you started thinking how to create your own books.

Feb 28, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Give your craft workspace and supplies an occasional spring-clean. This will help to keep your keep your crafting supplies in tip top condition and ensure t

Feb 23, 2011 - Kate Pullen

Use a small gift as part of the decoration on a holiday or special occasion greeting card, adding interest and value to both the homemade card and the gift.

Feb 13, 2011 - Frieda Paton

Egg crafts often start with empty eggshells. Explore some of the possibilities for Easter egg decorations & learn a quick & easy way to blow eggs to use.

Feb 11, 2011 - Corinne Shibley

A variety of leather knife sheaths from the traditional to the original can be made easily at home.

Feb 1, 2011 - Mark Wollacott

Cookie cutters are a surprisingly useful crafting tool. They are low cost and readily available plus there is also a wide range of cookie cutter shapes.

Jan 27, 2011 - Kate Pullen

Dye, glitter, paint, washi tape, stencils, tape and other arts and craft supplies provide a variety of opportunities to create a fabulous Easter basket.

Jan 24, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Want to make a neat Catholic craft? Learn how to make a rosary!

Jan 20, 2011 - Derek Clendening

Make hanging heart decorations for Valentine's Day. These easy DIY Valentine's Day projects are quick to make and a fun easy Valentine's Day craft project.

Jan 19, 2011 - Kate Pullen

Looking for some free and inexpensive Valentine's Day gifts for him or her? Treat the love of your life with these free gift ideas this Valentine's Day.

Jan 17, 2011 - Tamara Laschinsky

The previously-free Etsy On Sale site is now charging for services such as bulk tagging and sale hosting.

Jan 12, 2011 - Elizabeth Beeson

Learn how to take excellent product photos that result in more sales on Etsy.com.

Jan 9, 2011 - Elizabeth Beeson

Making crafts by drying fruit in a dehydrator is fun and simple. Wreaths and swags can be made to keep or give away as gifts using these craft ideas.

Dec 22, 2010 - Annette Phillips

Do you have a wine lover to buy a present for? Here are some simple handmade gift ideas using wine corks.

Dec 17, 2010 - Christine Moore