How to Make Cool Stuff
December is going to be here before we know it. And, with December comes all the gift giving holidays. Well, today I have a craft for you if you are looking to make a gift for a female. In this post I’m going to show you how to make a flower necklace perfect for gift giving. Made from red velvet and ribbon the necklace will be absolutely beautiful. So, let’s begin the craft.
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Thanksgiving is a day to give thanks for all that you have… for all the love and support you have around you. What better way to show your loved ones you are thankful for them than to give them a gift you made yourself. Today I’m going to show you how to make a “Thank You” Bookmark perfect for giving as a gift for Thanksgiving.
Today we will show you how to make papier mache trays that are made with something called Gesso. Gesso is quite amazing to use to make papier mache items. Find out how to make these trays that are finished with enamel paint. Find out how to make it below.
Today we will show you how to make stuffed puppy dogs out of socks and rubber bands. This craft will probably take less than 10 minutes for you…it is that easy. These are no-sew stuffed animals…that is right…no sewing necessary at all. If you like sock monkeys, but you were too lazy to make them, then this arts and crafts project is for you. Have fun.
Do you want to make a really cool snow globe? Find a figurine that you don’t play with any more and use that to make a really cool snow globe. This is also a great way to keep a special toy figurine on display. Find out how to make this super cool snow globe with a baby food jar (or any old jar).
Do you want to learn how to make this adorable alligator / crocodile clip? When it is done, you can stick it on the refrigerator and post your memos in the alligator’s mouth. It is super easy to make, learn how to on the following page.
Do you want to decorate your address books, appointment books, scrap books, or schedule books with felt. If you like to sew, then this is a great craft to get your sewing fix in. You will make your special book into a personalized keepsake. Have fun.
Today we will show you how to make a very sturdy tote bag out of nothing other than duct tape. This duct tape bag is able to hold about 30 hard covered library books without tearing. You can also make these for grocery shopping so that you don’t have to waste plastic and paper bags. Learn how to make this cool duct tape bag with the following steps.
Learn how to make these adorable polymer clay stud hearts (aka heart earrings). You can give these stud hearts to your Mom, Grandma, friends, etc to show them how much you care about them…especially for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s day, or a birthday.
We will show you how to make this cool polymer clay heart keychain…a perfect gift to give to somebody you love or a good friend on Valentine’s day or to Mom on Mother’s Day or for a birthday. This polymer clay key chain is a cute heart adorned with flowers … perfect to decorate your phone, backpack, purse, etc.
This is Part 2 of a 2 Part Tutorial. First we made a Teddy Bear Heart Brooch Pin craft. Now we will make this jewelry case to hold this adorable Valentine’s Day Bear Heart Brooch Pin.
This is a cute and easy to do, Valentine’s Day gift that kids can make for their parents, grandparents, or close friends. This arts and crafts lesson is in 2 parts. In this arts and crafts tutorial, we will show you how to make a Teddy Bear Heart Brooch Pin.
This is part 2, today we will make the upper part (the vane – pinwheel part). Laura will show you today how to make a complex looking, but very easy to do, Valentine’s Day Candy Gift box with sweets or candies.
This is a really cool idea for a Valentines Day gift to your friends. This is a Wire Heart and Horseshoe Puzzle Trick … your friend or loved one will need to try to figure out how to get the heart off of the horseshoe. It is a LOT of fun.
Today we will show you how to make dolls out of socks. This craft will probably take less than 10 minutes for you…it is that easy. These are no-sew dolls…that is right…no sewing necessary at all. If you like sock monkeys, but you were too lazy to make them, then this arts and crafts project is for you. Have fun.
Friendship bracelets are very popular again and all you need to make them is yarn or string, scissors, and tape. Give one to your best friends and they are supposed to return the favor. It is fun to see how many bracelets you can get back from your friends.