Crafts & Handiwork

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friendship and being thankful for everything you have in life! So it's the perfect time of year to grab all your kids, grab your art supplies and get crafting.

One of my favorite pastimes is collecting and identifying seashells; in this article, I demonstrate how to polish them.

London's Fashion & Textile Museum presents Kaffe Fassett - The Power of Pattern. Exhibition examines how craftsmen all over the world have used designs by Kaffe Fassett and the Kaffe Fassett Collective to create new and exciting works.

A router table is an important tool if you are serious about building projects with wood.

I have designed this fun, knitted Halloween Cat for all to enjoy.

This is one step up from a Chia Pet ..

Using an old craftsman wood lathe...

Being artsy fartsy takes a little doing...

It didn't start out a bird bath, but, since it doesn't leak, so be it...

If you have a spare jar lying around, it can be reused as a drinking glass. You can even use it as a spray bottle. You can also repurpose old Mason jars into a key holder or doorstop. The possibilities are endless. You can even use a few of these items as gifts for loved ones.

There are many options when it comes to die cutting machines. Making a decision to purchase one can be confusing and frustrating. We are breaking down all the options so that you can choose the right machine for your specific needs. Make an informed decision to purchase your die cutting machine.

If you want to untrain your wild birds from eating your strawberries, offer delicious strawberry rocks ..

Was it a toilet paper holder? I just want to store my spices...

"Flower arranging is a very popular hobby and art. It has been around for thousands of years and it is still being practiced today. It is a very interesting skill that requires more than just the ability to understand flower names, but rather an understanding of the laws of nature and how they affec

The pipes, the plate, the wind...

This may be where "pooop-pouri" comes from...

Who does not like foil on a greeting card, scrapbook page, or in a journal? Craft foils add a new level of dimension to all of your papercraft projects. We have all the tips and information you need to get started with craft foil. Start adding a new glam to all your papercrafts right away!

Here is a free knitting pattern for a Rainbow Cat Doll with full instructions and video tutorials to assist you. I also include full making up instructions throughout.

Heat Transfer Vinyl is a craft vinyl that is most commonly applied to fabric. There are an unlimited amount of projects that can use this vinyl like t-shirts, towels, baby clothing, and much more. Learn how to use Heat Transfer Vinyl in your designs. Start designing with these tips and ideas.\

Making Air Dry Clay Tribal Jewelry

This article is a crochet pattern for a crochet granny stripe blanket with video tutorials showing you how to work the three crochet stitches used, a crochet chain, a double crochet and a treble crochet.

Learn How to Make Polymer Clay Miniature Food

Learn how to make a beautiful black leather handmade bracelet

If you are looking for a unique craft or gift for Mom - then check out these adorable Mothers Day Hand and Footprint Art.

Learn How to Make a Miniature Fried Egg Using Polymer Clay

Learn How to Create Beautiful Handmade Jewelry

If you are looking for a fun Spring craft - then why not try your hands at one of these Easter Clay Pot Crafts.

A candle in a room immediately changes the mood. It's light is soft and inviting but we need to pay attention to its ingredients to keep us safe.

Die are not only useful to create fun shapes and cuts, they can also create dry embossing images with just a few variations in use. Learn how to extend the use of these dies with a technique that will be useful on cards, scrapbook pages and even journals

There are amazing resources to help you make a custom coloring page greeting card. You can wow your family and friends with a custom card made especially for them. Not only is this a great craft for you, but for your kids too. Make a colored greeting card for someone special. Let us show you how

Junk Journals are a creative way to recycle junk into a beautiful piece of custom artwork. There is no limit to what you can use to create a statement that is a complete recycling use of whatever you may have to collect. Learn what to use and how to use it. Start creating your own junk journal.

Here's an easy decor that you can make for a traditional Christmas tree or a metal table top tree.

Self-taught Artists Guide; Journey from being clueless to finding & living my passion. This Article includes my first DIY Craft Techniques and how they became an Inspiration for many.

On wear nails and many ways to prepare them with different art designs. Add clear nail polish to make them look fashionable. Many tools and ideas to keep the nails looking beautiful and groom. Additional information on how to keep nails healthy and strong. Tools for new ways of wearing nail polish.

Wooden spools can be repurposed into handles for drawers...

Unscrew. Open package. Set onto place. Screw on. Done.

Coloring and coloring books have become so popular as a form of relaxation. But what do you do with those wonderful pages that you have colored? Here are tips, ideas and projects to take your coloring pages and create something special with them. Create paper crafts from your coloring pages,

Embossing Folders are one of the most useful tools in your papercraft toolkit. Straight embossing of fine, but when you add ink to your embossing folders, the results are papercraft that really goes farther than you might think possible. Adding color to your embossing folders is fun and easy to do,.

The last origami project I did was 50 years ago. A star. Now, I'm going to try a dragon...

The beginning part of a project is the hardest, once you get past row 2, it's all repetitive motion. Here's how to get past that hurdle.

This past year I have learned a lot about resin . I have always been into crafting, in the beginning it was just something fun to do with he kids. I liked keeping them busy. didn't always have the money to go out, so crafting became something to add to our way of life. Who knew it would ever help

Adhesive craft vinyl is a self-adhesive vinyl that is most often removable. It is used for things like decals and decor for windows and walls. You can create complete wall decor for any theme that you desire. Learn the tips and tricks for using adhesive vinyl in your home, classroom or workplace.

We can’t visualize just how much beauty can be added to fabric by way of hand embroidery.

The recycle bin can be a place where creative inspiration finds its fuel. I love rescuing a cereal box or paper towel tube. They can be transformed into so many things. An accordion style folded mini bookmark or mini journal is just one of many ideas.

The fun of creating an art journal is the ability to use almost any mixed media in your journal. It gives you an unlimited amount of resources to express your thoughts feelings and creative inspiration. Here is a guide to help you explore more ideas and inspiration for your art journal.