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Clay Coasters

Create beautiful white coasters with clay and 3 decorative buttons. It’s so easy to do and makes a fantastic gift for […]

Aluminum Can Vase

Turn an empty aluminum can into a colorful vase! This easy recycling project is great fun for kids of all […]

Clay Bracelet

Create a simple, yet beautiful, bracelet with air dry clay. It’s so easy to do and lots of fun for a […]

Orange Jewelry Box

Create a unique container to hold jewelry or other treasures using an orange peel! What a fun way to use something that […]

Plastic Bag Earrings

This unique pair of earrings is made from a plastic bag! What a fun way to reuse something that would otherwise […]

Mandala Clay Magnets

Create beautiful mandalas on clay, then attach magnets to use them on the refrigerator. Make a set for yourself and another […]

Real Flower Earrings

Turn real flowers into beautiful earrings that you’ll love to wear. The secret is laminating them!

Clay Jellyfish

This fun jellyfish decoration is made of clay and fabric. It’s a fun way to use up remnants and scraps that […]

Hanging Clay Mandala

Create a beautiful mandala using clay. Then hang it up for everyone to enjoy.

Chinaberry Tree Decoration

Transform the branches of melia azedarach (Chinaberry) into a beautiful decoration for home. It’s really easy and fast.

Colorful Wooden Beads Necklace

Turn painted wooden beads into a simple bracelet. This colorful jewelry is nice for girls of all ages.

Rose Petals Painting

Make painting a whole new experience by switching from paper to rose petals! These beautiful petals smell wonderful and provide […]

Colorful Wood Beads

Transform wood beads from plain to colorful in no time at all. It’s easy and fun, and the paper you use […]

Nail Polish Ladybug

Create these cute little ladybugs with wire and nail polish! It’s a fun project for springtime or any time.

Colorful Mini Clay Dishes

These little dishes are perfect for holding jewelry, paper clips, or other small items. They’re so easy to make, very […]

Wooden Birds Mobile

Create a beautiful mobile with colorful patterned wooden birds. Use a woodburning kit like the artist, or simply draw the […]

Tassel scarf

Turn a plain scarf into something unique with tassel details! It’s easy to do and is suitable for girls with […]

Colorful Tassels

Add vibrant color to plain white or beige tassels. It’s easy to do and there are so many ways to use […]

Wood Skewers Pyrography

Decorate chopsticks or wood skewers with pyrography. This craft requires adult supervision.

Easter Chicken

These miniature egg chickens make a fun and whimsical decoration for Easter. Styrofoam eggs make it easy.

Nail Polish Kite

Create beautiful kite art from wire and nail polish! It only takes 10 minutes to do.

Greek Kompoloi (Worry Beads)

These strings of clay beads are used by the Greeks for relaxation, to pass the time, and to guard against bad luck. They’re […]

Martis Bracelet

These traditional Greek bracelets are made on March 1st (“Martis”=March) to protect children from the spring sun. They are worn until […]

Bark Vase

Use fallen tree bark to create a gorgeous vase that brings the outdoors in. Can you guess what other repurposed […]

Fabric Balls

Turn fabric scraps and thread into colorful balls to use for jewelry or just for fun. Each one is unique!

Same Color Dice Game

Paint two small cubes to make your own colorful dice, then use them to play a color matching game. It’s […]

Nail Polish Hearts

Nail Polish Hearts

These beautiful hearts take only 10 minutes to make. Nail polish gives them their beautiful, rich color.

Cardboard Heart Garland

Cardboard Heart Garland

Create very easy a heart garland with recycled cardboard. It looks beautiful and costs basically nothing!

Tic Tac Toe Tote Bag

Tic Tac Toe Tote Bag

Create a tic tac toe game on a tote bag and you’ll be ready to play no matter where you […]

Clay Buttons

Clay Buttons

Create your own colorful buttons with air dry clay! Use them for crafting or clothing.

Felt Pots

Felt Pots

If you haven’t tried needle felting, you’re in for some fun! These mini pots take some patience, but they are […]

Lavender Pillows

Lavender Pillows

These pretty, colorful pillows are filled with lavender. This is an excellent project to introduce children to sewing.

Twigs Wool Brooch

Twigs Wool Brooch

This simple piece of jewelry is completely one-of-a-kind! It’s easy to make using twigs and wool yarn.

Glittered Pine Cones

Glittered Pine Cones

These glittered pine cones make a beautiful decoration for winter. It’s easy to do and a fun way to bring a […]

Paper Wreaths

Paper Wreaths

It’s so easy to make cute little wreaths with paper. This is a great project for any torn tissue paper leftover from […]

Alternative Christmas Tree

Alternative Christmas Tree

Display ornaments with this fun, table-top alternative to a Christmas tree. It’s very easy to make using an orange, some […]

Colorful Christmas Garland

Colorful Garland

Use a really fun painting technique to turn plain styrofoam balls into something special. String them and decorate with the […]

Acorn Cap Flowerpot

Acorn Cap Flowerpot

Turn acorn caps into the cutest flowerpots ever! Plant clover, grass, or anything else in these miniature, all-natural pots.

Painted Candles

Painted Candles

Transform ordinary candles into something special! These painted candles make a beautiful centerpiece or a thoughtful gift.

Coffee Filter Advent Calendar

Coffee Filter Advent Calendar

Create a colorful Advent calendar using colorful coffee filters. This easy project looks great and is a fun twist on […]

Newspaper Necklace

Newspaper Necklace

Turn newspaper and colorful string into a unique necklace. Or, use them to make garlands, banners, tree ornaments and more.

Painted Chestnuts

Painted Chestnuts

Turn plain chestnuts into works of art! It’s easy to do and they make a wonderful decoration for the holidays.

Leaf Coaster

Leaf Coaster

It’s so easy to create coasters with colorful fall leaves. What a wonderful way to bring the beauty of fall […]

Circle Sticker Vase

Circle Sticker Vase

Turn an empty glass jar into a whimsical vase by painting white stickers and applying them to the jar. This […]

Tree Bark Theater Figures

Tree Bark Theater Figures

Create mini theater with figures made of tree bark. Once your characters are done, it’s time to put on a show!

Pasta Earrings

Pasta Earrings

Pasta comes in all sorts of fun shapes that are fun to eat. Before cooking up your next batch, try […]

Hanging pencil holder

Hanging Pencil Holder

There are so many uses for a cardboard tube. Try making a convenient hanging pencil holder!

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