Crafts & Handiwork

This cute Gingerbread House ornament will spread happiness and good cheer throughout your holiday home! This ornament is made from felt and uses colorful buttons as the candy decorations. This tutorial includes a template for making your own house, but you can add more embellishments of your choice.

Weather vanes are both decorative and utilitarian and highly collectible. The Tower of the Winds in Athens is considered the world's first weather station.

Free pattern of flattering doll tops in various designs done in sewing thread

The Foil Quill is one of the new favorites for paper crafters. Learn the basics of the Foil Quill as well as tips and ideas on how to use it. We have all the information to help you decide if this is a tool that would help you take your paper crafts to the next level

Junk journals are for anyone that enjoys creating a craft where there literally are no rules. You simply take anything at all and create unique pages that contain your thoughts and feelings. It is the perfect recycling craft because you can use anything and everything to create your art,

Pewter is a versatile alloy. Find out more about it, and its history, and look into some of my collection. You might be surprised at some of the objects.

Whether you are a creative person or a minimalist, a bullet journal will work wonders for you. You can experiment with different themes or just stick to a simple and standard structure. This hub offers a list of stationery items to start your bullet journal.

April showers are more fun with these Spring Crafts for Kids.

This article includes how to make a mini dream catcher with ease in the comfort of your home.

There is nothing more satisfying than creating something from something that you could easily discard, after use. I used a rusk box and created a gift container, with a watercolour painting on the front. Try it and see what you can achieve, just use your own painting stencil or design.

While some make use of 2 by 2 lumbers, in this article, we will learn how to make a bed out of a single sheet of plywood only and some nails and enthusiasm.

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This is a step by step tutorial that shows how to do cross stitch with plastic canvas and yarn. I've included supplies needed, technique, outline, and problems you may encounter.

Loom knitting is a great alternative to needle knitting. It provides challenges, meditation and is as diverse as needle knitting.

Looking to know the difference between Kintsugi and Kintsukuroi? Find out more here and the ancient Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi is about.

Looking to find out how you can repair a cracked glass vase with Kintsugi? Find out more in this instruction guide on how to do just that.

Make wooden bead crafts to give as gifts or for decorating your home. Find great project ideas: garlands, key fobs, ornaments, towel rings and more.

A good idea to get kids interested in planting seeds of veggies and flowers when they are still young. Appreciating how vegetables get from seed to table is a great way to spark their imagination, for when they have gardens of their own, later on in life.

Featuring hand made wooden toys made from old wine boxes and scrap or discarded wood. Here are some examples you can also make on your own.

Seeing lots of content about layered, intricate images done on a Cricut, including subscription packages. I need to learn how to use the Cricut anyway, and this seemed like good concepts to start with.

If you're looking for a fun festive craft that you can do with the kids, then try your hand at these Christmas Clay Pot Crafts.

A father from a remote area of the town utilizes one of a kind material which is naturally abundant in the place and makes him a one of a kind idea that keeps himself protected from the Corona Virus disease which is spreading rapidly among the community.

This Christmas turn your children's footprints into festive characters such as elves and snowmen to give out as gifts to loved ones.

Craft vinyl is a rewarding and fun way to add your personal touches to just about any material. There is a variety of craft vinyl to fill your needs. Learn the basics of craft vinyls to get started designing your own projects.

Major home-office makeover involving a series of mini DIY woodworking projects using recycled and salvaged wood where possible, modifying the electrics, cable management, painting & decorating, and rehanging picture frames, paintings and fixtures & fixtures on completion.

So many craft supplies, so little time, and fear of failure create the perfect storm of indecision. And clutter.

Videos showing how easy it is to make pompom rugs are making the rounds again- how easy is it, really? I decide to find out.

Children are so clever and can learn most things fast, if taught correctly. Fabric printing and paper craft is so exciting too and sparks the imagination, to do greater things, in design. This can be a start to other more complicated courses, when they are older. Kids are so clever!

In this article. you'll learn how to make apple trees using ordinary household items like construction paper, toilet paper rolls and fruit loops cereal. Ready to have some family fun?

Recycling items to be used in craft projects is great but please do not recycle any item that is used in your bathroom. I cringe knowing craft projects made from empty toilet paper rolls are often aimed at young children. The toilet area can be the perfect breeding ground for germs and bacteria

Doll pattern for a larger doll. Great for OOAK Clay/Polymer dolls. Also fits micro preemies. I have donated these in all white with pink rosettes to hospitals to use as burial gowns for premature baby girls.

What little girl doll's dress is complete without panties underneath? These simple-to-crochet panties will compliment the dress pattern I have listed in another hub. I will give directions for two methods of creating these quick and easy panties for your 5-6 inch dolls.

Free crochet pattern for a bra that features no knots for a more secure feeling

Have fun making these cute dresses for these adorable chubby baby dolls! Pattern is easy and works up quickly. If you are new to crocheting with thread, it may be a little more of a challenge.

As your craft ink collection grows, it becomes more important to keep your collection organized.Not only do you need to know what you have, but also which colors work well together. Ink swatching is the perfect solution to both situations, Learn how to get it done and the resources you need

Free crochet pattern for an easy face mask using the seed stitch

Alcohol inks are one of the most versatile inks you can use. They can be used on many different surfaces. There are many techniques that can take your art to a higher plane. Get information, ideas and tips to get started.

Crochet this soft face mask featuring the moss stitch for her or him

I'm Sheri Vegas and today I'm going to show you how to use resin to jazz up your chopping board. I hope you enjoy! DIY Resin Art Chopping Board and Coasters Tutorial

A collection of free crochet face mask patterns using beautiful stitch patterns with instructions on how to adjust the pattern, place a filter insert and care for the face mask.

Altered books are a popular paper craft. You recycle an old book with your art, ideas and inspiration. Get information, ideas and tips on altered books. Learn how to prep and create your own art in a one of a kind piece. Get everything you need to know and understand.

Crochet a face mask using solid shell stitches with this free crochet pattern

If you're bored with basic stitches, here's a fun pattern to try using Catherine wheels or starbust stitch

A simple heart can be used in many designs, from scrap-booking, journals and card creation for friends and family. Keeping your heart images in your file on your laptop can make your life much easier and your art work will be easily accessible too.

Learn about what are the various types of printing defects in textiles and fabrics

There are lots of tips that will make your quilling experience more rewarding. Here are a collection of tips for those just starting out and all the way up to experienced quilling artists. Get the tips, information and ideas to help you create a special quilling project.

Learn about the various types of dyeing defects in textiles and fabrics!

Having recently watched television news and having seen all the things grandparents were doing, I put on my thinking cap deciding to mail a craft to my grandkids. It's easy to mail, provides something fun to do, and has reasonable shipping weight. Presto! - make a holiday table centerpiece.