Crafts & Handiwork

Making a wet felted vessel with a fitting lid has suddenly got much easier! In this tutorial we will utilize a Gertie play ball and a few plastic garden pots to help you achieve success everytime.

Sharpie markers are some of the most versatile alcohol markers on the market. Sure you can use them to color on paper, but they go on a lot more surfaces to create remarkable art projects. Learn all about Sharpie markers and find the projects that will make you shine as a crafter.

Finish this bikini top with a chest mesh in 2-3 hours

Paper beads are the perfect project for all those left over scraps of paper that you might have laying around, With one tool, some paper and some craft glue, you can create beautiful jewelry for yourself or to make as gifts. Learn how to make paper beads. Get information, ideas and tips .

Peace, compassion, strength, and wisdom are just some of the "prayers" said to be carried through Prayer Flags.

Make something special for granny with these Mothers Day Crafts for Grandma.

With just some thumbtacks and nail polish, you can make these lovelies for your very own. Everyone who's seen them are sure they were complicated to make, but how easy they are can be your secret.

Affirmations are like exercises for our mind and outlook. Here's a simple activity to create your own affirmation cards.

I find so much healing in all things art and creativity. Finding creativity in everyday life is one of the best medicines you can take.

Sourgrass, also known as soursop can be used to dye yarn producing a soft, bright yellow.

Acrylic block stamping is easy for anyone from beginner to advanced crafters. Get ideas and learn how to stamp using acrylic blocks with clear stamps

A complete guide on how to make your own cemetery pillow for the holiday season, from materials easy to acquire.

Digital stamps and downloads are another options for your papercraft projects. You can use them on scrapbook pages, cards, journals, and more.There are many digital stamps and downloads that you can get free.Learn where to get them and how to use them. Get tips and ideas in one location.

The Cricut Mug Press is the easiest way to create custom mugs in minutes that can go into your dishwasher with no curing time. Get all the information and ideas to help you use the Mug Press, Create mugs for your own use or as a home business. Learn about the Cricut Mug Press

Taking bits of leftover sock yarn to knit yet another pair of socks

Learn how to make a tassel dreamcatcher. Video instructions included!

Learn how to make handmade paper at home easily without frame.

Check out these fun gnome crafts for a fun way to decorate your home.

Using a hatchet to rough out a spoon blank

The foundation of every greeting card is the card base. Your options are unlimited when it comes to the base. Beyond the typical single fold, there are numerous card bases that you can create. Learn your card base options and get tips to make your card bases the perfect foundation for your art.

Ideas on woodworking...including tools of the trade.

If you're looking for a fun Spring activity, then why not check out these fun Easter Crafts for Kids to Make.

When you are creating craft vinyl projects, there are some tools that are essential to weeding and applying vinyl. What they are and why they are important is our focus. Find all the information on vinyl tools here. Have less frustration and more success in all of your craft vinyl projects

The choice to upcycle will not only bring uniqueness to your home but it’s also a chance to save one of the 22 million pieces of furniture which annually reaches landfill sites in the UK.

I'm sharing my experience with knitting with pom-pom wool for the first time.

My tutorials are a building tutorial, meaning you wont be able to do the next tutorial without reviewing and perfecting the tutorial before. This tutorial is how to do captial block letters on plastic canvas with yarn.

If you have a Cricut Cutting Machine, it is important to understand the different tools and blades available for your machine. Taking the step to learning more about these tools and blades will help you make better projects easier and faster. Learn about the Cricut tools and blades here.

Create these beautiful seashell candles in just 10 minutes.

A homemade nutcracker is easy to make and will bring out the very best in your creative talents.You can use your imagination to create your own nutcracker version of anything or anyone. Here is a step by step guide on making your own special homemade nutcracker.

Getting the right postage on your Greeting cards can be tricky. The size of the card plus the weight really matters. When you send a card, to have it get to the person on time and in perfect condition. Learn how to get the right postage as well as the ways you can keep damage away from your cards.

This is a very fun project for artistically minded kids or for a simple build project with only a few materials to create a model ship, in this case a European ship of the line design.

Layered stamp sets give outstanding dimensional designs that give detail to every image. Learn how to use these stamps to get the best images possible with the least amount of frustration. Get the tips and ideas that will make your layered stamps experience fun and rewarding.

Learn to create scrapbook pages with more design, color and embellishments than you ever thought possible. Get all the tips and ideas that you need to create scrapbook pages that will become family heirlooms. Get started creating a family or gift scrapbook.

Who can resist a gorgeous set of butterfly wings? After seeing videos on how to build them, we give it a try.

Keeping your craft space organized might seem to be a boring chore. Bit once you get it done, you will find that you have more time for crafting. You will know where everything is. so you spend less time looking for what you need. Here are 100 craft space organization ideas.

Here is your complete guide to using the Misti ( the most incredible stamping tool ever invented) This tool is a must have for anyone doing any type of paper crafts, Get information, ideas and resources to make the most of your Misti experience,

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,

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.

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.

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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.

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.