Category: Crafts

Looking for a gift for a guy? Guys can be hard to shop for, especially if you don’t have much money. It’s even hard to make a present for a guy that he’ll really appreciate. How about making him a leather magnetic money clip? It’s easier than you think. Materials needed: Piece of LeatherTwo MagnetsGlueScissorsOptional: […]

Beautiful bits and pieces of polished glass found along the ocean shore are known as beach glass. You can either find beach glass by combing the ocean shore, or you can purchase it in craft or hobby stores. You can create a beautiful mosaic on an ordinary rock. This unique work of art can be […]

Stained glass mosaics can transform any craft project or home decor item into a beautiful piece of artwork. They are rather simple to create but look so sophisticated everyone will be amazed you created the project yourself. Craft stores sell a large variety of stained glass chips, already cut into small shapes. Your choices are […]

Achieve the same great results of outdoor cooking by building your own BBQ grill. A mixture of common sense and a little creativity are the first steps. A few materials needed for a sturdy, upright Rim-Base Grill are three car tire rims and one or two dump truck or semi-trailer rims. Optional components include flexible […]

How to make a Eucalyptus Wreath Supplies: wire wreath formeucalyptus(10-20 bunches, cut into 4-6″ pieces)spool of floral wire(thin to medium gauge)wire cuttersglue gundried flowers(for accent)ribbon/bows Prepare the eucalyptus by cutting the stems into 4-6″ pieces. Next, wire a few pieces together to form a bunch. After the bunches of eucalyptus are prepared, lay one bunch […]

Some enjoy crafting and also new crafting ideas: this idea allows you to beautify your home, or the homes of others and have a fragrant wreath that you can actually use for cooking. The idea of making a wreath is not necessarily a new one but to assemble and make a herbal wreath from your […]

Wreaths were originally made of evergreens as a Christmas decoration. The circle of the wreath symbolizes life and love everlasting and continuous. Now wreaths are enjoyed year round to decorate homes both inside and out. You will need some basic tools including wire cutters, hot glue gun, ribbon cutting scissors, floral picks and florist tape. […]

There are many varieties of adhesives on the market today. Knowing which on to choose can be the difference between the success and failure of your project. Below you will find several different types of adhesive, their uses, and holding power. Epoxy is probably the best all-around adhesive. It will bond any two surfaces, sets […]

Do you have a pile of old pictures lying around and would like to organize them into a scrapbook or photo album? If so, follow these instructions to create a memory book for yourself or a friend, and treasure it forever! A basic photo album or blank page scrapbook can be bought fairly cheaply from […]

Need a pet carrier in a hurry? Make one yourself. You can use many different things to fashion a pet carrier as long as the object is safe for pets. A cardboard box is one example. Tape or glue the box completely shut on all sides. Set the box on a table and cut a […]