Crafts

It is easy to make a forge from a propane or freon tank using these instructions and some fairly inexpensive and common tools.

Add a pop of color and a little bit of sparkle to your home with these charming Valentine's Day pieces! Learn how to make wreaths, wall hangings, and more.

Are you excited to get started with your Cricut Explore 2, but unsure of where to start? Learn from my experience to get exactly what you need (and not waste money on what you don't need).

Here's a unique idea for turning a plastic soda bottle into a gift box. These step-by-step instructions will help you upcycle an old plastic bottle into something special.

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.

Keep the kids busy and involved Thanksgiving week with these easy craft ideas.

Make a beautiful wine bottle gnome with these instructions. The gnome is removable so it can be used over and over. This wine bottle gnome is a great gift for friends or family.

This charming little ornament gives you a cozy winter view without worrying about the weather. This Christmas tree decoration is a fun project that can be embellished in many ways. This project involves some detail work and cutting of materials, but the assembly is easy.

Have you ever wanted your own pottery wheel and studio? This is one you can create in nearly any space.

This cheerful Santa Claus ornament is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and to get you in the Christmas spirit. This cute tree decoration is easy to make with some polymer clay and a few household tools. This is a great beginner project if you'd like to start working with polymer clay.

This is a step-by-step guide on how to make a Harry Potter-inspired Cupboard Under the Stairs book nook or bookshelf insert.

Built for the birds, this interesting birdhouse design has three separate units and has fledged several families of bluebirds and wrens. A few repurposed and salvaged bits add whimsy and transform a basic birdhouse into a unique piece of yard art.

This is a step-by-step tutorial on how to make a book nook for beginners. It includes patterns and printouts you can use to create the bookshelf insert of your literary dreams.

A paint can forge is a great first forge to figure out if blacksmithing is for you. It is inexpensive to make and will work for small projects. You can use a propane torch to heat. It will be too small to work medium and larger sized pieces of metal.

This article shows how a creepy dollhouse (or haunted cat manor) was made using repurposed materials. This step-by-step guide takes you through the process with photos and visual aids.

The short answer is no, you should not forge your first knife from a lawnmower blade. Instead of using a found lawnmower blade, use 5160, 1084, or 1070. I will go over the reasons in this article, along with other basic blacksmithing tips.

Learn how to make a super-easy and inexpensive lunch bag gnome.

This colorful fall sign features a collage of different autumn textures and a festive greeting to welcome visitors to your home. Each block of this sign is built with a different material that creates a rustic look, perfect for the fall season. This project is adaptable for other sizes and shapes.

Fusing involves melting and bonding pieces of glass to create captivating patterns with fascinating textures. In this step-by-step guide, you'll learn how to use fused glass to make a unique sun catcher.

This is a step-by-step guide for beginners on how to cast "geode" epoxy resin. It also includes materials you would need to use for this process and pictures of what your geode could possibly look like once you are finished.

Do you remember this big red cartoon monster? You can stir up some nostalgia and create an adorable Gossamer as part of your Halloween decor—just follow these step-by-step instructions.

In this step-by-step guide, you'll learn how I made cold process soap look like cake. With these methods, you can make cakes with swirls, layers and more.

Sculpted and painted cold process soap can be made to look like savory food. In this guide, you'll learn the steps I took to make these creations, including everything from a baked potato to chicken wings.

In this step-by-step guide, you'll learn how I sculpted cold process soaps (carved and poured) to make them look like fruit pies. With these methods, you can make cherry pie, strawberry pie, peach pie and so much more.

Follow this simple step-by-step guide and make a cable management trough from recycled wood. It's designed for easy and versatile use, and it fits on the back wall beneath your computer desktop (to keep all the cables off the floor under the desk).

Step-by-step guide to making a corner wall shelf unit from a sheet of 12 mm (½ inch) plywood, using recycled pine wood for the sides and inner shelf supports.

With this step-by-step guide, you can make your own crescent moon dreamcatcher with items you already have on hand.

Combine old and new to create a stunning clock wreath in celebration of National Book Lovers Day! All you need is a book or two, some craft supplies, an old smartphone if you happen to have one, and this step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to create four easy and fun crafts. Even parents who aren't great at crafting can still do these with their young children.

Making polymer clay jewelry is actually not that complicated. It takes some material, creativity and willpower. To make this simple necklace, get some Fimo clay, a type of string to use for the base, a piece of chain, rings and a clasp.

Learn how to use recyclable and discarded plastic packaging to mold fiberglass and cast resin objects.

Join me in this simple task of retrofitting two additional shelves to an existing built-in DVD/Blu-ray storage unit, closely matching the existing hewed wood effect (medieval style) and wood stain colour of the existing shelving unit.

A fun summer craft to make with the kids!

Learn how to make fairy house furniture. These small wooden benches and chairs are easy to make from garden sticks. In this article, I show you how with step-by-step instructions and my own photos.

Create a fun, unique wreath for summer!

Rainbows are a cheerful symbol of hope and brighter days! This easy children's project is a fun introduction to basic weaving techniques that uses just household materials and creativity. Kids will enjoy watching their rainbow appear before their eyes!

Make your own pandemic piñata! Lift the spirits of a loved one stuck at home on their birthday or other special occasion with this easy and hilarious DIY piñata that looks like a model of the dreaded COVID-19 virus.

This recipe and step-by-step guide (with images) shows you how to recycle soap bits to make homemade soap with added honey. You can also scent it with essential oils and fresh or dried herbs, and optionally colour it with food dye.

This charming rustic wreath features a unique woven twine texture that is perfect for farmhouse or cottage decorating. Easy to make, this wreath only requires a few materials and can be decorated in many ways and for various seasons.

Learn how to turn a dining table into a sewing table with this guide. It's not just another oak dining table renovation and repurposing project: I also show my experimental approach, as I explored various options (while thinking out of the box) to meet specific criteria to a satisfactory level.

Learn how to make liquid hand soap at home using just a couple of simple ingredients.

Add a little magic to spring this year by creating your own festive floral baskets for Easter, Mother's Day, or just because. Use inexpensive items and your imagination.

This tutorial will show you the techniques to create an eye-catching gemstone chakra pendant, simply using wire and a few basic tools.

Why buy flower pots when you can make your own—and design them as well? If you're feeling encouraged go DIY during a pandemic, this article shows you how to recycle and repurpose a food can into a planter. A very relaxing project, especially during self-quarantine.

These craft ideas for farmhouse decorating include tutorials for wood bead garlands, tiered and single trays, wall art, repurposed tins, jars, books and much more.

This tutorial will demonstrate step-by-step how to create beaded dangle-drop cluster earrings using gemstone beads and crystals. Using basically the same technique, you can create two different variations of this striking design.

Vegetable tanned leather can be molded if you wet it. This mini pair of leather boots are a great starting point for those who want to be creative on a budget.

This is an easy and educational craft for kids. Follow these step-by-step instructions on how to create this fun “F” is for Falcon. You can use the pieces you create as a template to make more pieces for multiple falcons, or you could just make one. Promote learning with a fun crafting exercise.

Do you have a sentimental sweater you no longer wear? Maybe it's a gift from Valentines Day, Halloween, Christmas, or any other special occasion. Take it out of storage and make it into a pillow that you can use in the appropriate season.

A simple craft that can be made at home. Recycle an old bottle or jar and create an eco-friendly gift or decoration.