DIY Crafts & Creative Projects
Complete guide to DIY crafts, creative projects, and handmade decorations
Apartments
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Children's Toys and Games
View all →Here you will find guides about children's toys and games.
How to make a Valentine ’s Day pop-up heart card
This guide will show you how to make a cute heart pop-up card to give to someone you love.
How to fold an origami talking puppet – children’s origami
This guide will show you how easy it is to make an origami puppet with a mouth that opens and closes when you push and pull the sides.
How to make an origami cup into a toy. Children’s origami
This guide will show you how to make a traditional origami cup into a toy to catch a swinging ball.
How to make an easy and delicious chocolate cake
How to make chocolate cake in 5 minutes (plus 15 minutes of baking time)
How to make an origami face changer toy
This guide will show you how easy it is to make a cute face changer toy by drawing on the different flaps of this origami model.
How to make a tangram. Chinese puzzle toy
This guide will show you how easy it is to make a tangram from paper. A Tangram is a Chinese puzzle toy. It comes in the form of a square cut into 2 large triangles, 3 smaller ones, a small square and a parallelogram. The object of the puzzle is to figure out how to place all 7 geometric pieces to copy the shapes in a picture or to create your own. They must be touching but not overlapping.
Crafts and Decorations for Holidays and Special Celebrations
View all →Hanging decorations make a festive atmosphere. Decorations on gifts and cards you make yourself will make them special. Here you will find ideas and guides for making them.
How to make a Valentine ’s Day pop-up heart card
This guide will show you how to make a cute heart pop-up card to give to someone you love.
How to make an instant paper yarmulke
Not enough yarmulkes? Does someone always end up with a napkin on his head?. This guide will show you how to quickly make a paper yarmulke instead.
How to wrap a gift with 2 pieces of paper
This guide will show a nice way to gift wrap your present with 2 pieces of paper. It even has a pocket to insert a card.
How to cut a circle of paper hearts
This guide will show you how easy it is to cut a chain of hearts in a circle
How to make a 7 flower pop-up card.
Enjoy the look of delight when someone you love opens this pop-up card.
How to make a Pirate hook
This guide will show you how to make a simple pirate’s hook to add to your costume. It is made from cardboard and a plastic bottle
DIY Decorating Arts and Crafts
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How to make a pretty vase from a plastic bottle
This guide will show you how to make a pretty vase from an empty plastic soft drink bottle using scrap paper or junk mail
How to make decorative balls with plastic bags
Bowls or glass vases filled with decorative balls can add nice color accents to your room. Don't throw out those pretty colored plastic garbage bags that you used to store things in. You can make decorative balls from them.
How to make a pretty container for your toilet paper rolls
Now you can have extra rolls of toilet paper nearby when you need them, without it looking like a mess. This guide will show you how easy it is to make a pretty container for toilet paper from things you have at home. Choose a color that suits the bathroom décor to add a nice touch
How to make a paper mache decorated box
This easy way to decorate a box with paper mache doesn’t make a big mess and you don’t have to wait a long time for it to dry.
How to make a paper mache bowl
This guide will show you a quick and easy way to make a paper mache bowl.
How to make easy decorative accents for the bathroom with leftover wall paint.
This guide will show you how to use that little bit of wall paint left in the can to make some easy decorative plastic bottles for the bathroom.
Easter Cards and Crafts
View all →Here you will find ideas and instructions for Easter cards and crafts
How to make a paper egg shape from a circle
This guide is helpful if you need an egg shape. It will show you how to make one by folding and cutting a paper circle.
How to fold an origami rabbit. Origami for children
This guide will show you how to make a simple origami rabbit. It is an easy model for children to make.
How to make a simple origami rabbit
This guide will show you how to make a cute traditional origami rabbit. It is an very easy model to make and suitable for children and beginners
How to make a bunny from a washcloth
This is a fun way to fold a washcloth. It can be used as a cute present for newborns and there is a place you can insert a little item in the back.
How to fold a napkin bunny
This napkin fold is a cute addition to your Easter table setting. Enjoy!
How to make a chain of bunnies
This is guide will show you how to cut out a cute chain of bunny faces.
Father's Day Cards, Crafts and Decorations
View all →Here you will find ideas and instructions for Father's Day cards, crafts and decorations.
General Guides about Drawing and Painting
View all →General guides for drawing and painting
How to make a hand with fingers that bend
This beginner’s guide will show you how to make a cardboard and paper mache hand with fingers that bend. It is an easy introduction to sculpting and observing shapes
How to make a drawing or composition grid.
A drawing grid is a good aid for realistic drawing. It is used to find the area included in the picture and correct proportions of the objects. This guide will show you how to make a drawing grid from materials you have at home.
How to make a color wheel collage
Kids and adults love to rip, cut and glue paper. This guide will show you how to turn junk mail, old magazines and other paper scraps into a pretty collage of a color wheel. It is a good way to teach children about primary and secondary colors or just to have fun making a nice work of art.
How to make a patchwork design with toilet paper rolls
This guide will show you how to cut and fold toilet paper rolls to create artwork with a patchwork design.
How to draw a shamrock
This guide will show you how to draw a shamrock and make a template to use for Saint Patrick’s Day crafts projects
How to make a puzzle using Inkscape
Make a unique puzzle from a photo or your art work using squares and ovals in Inkscape.
General Information About Crafts
View all →General Information About Crafts
How to make paper molas
The Kuna Indians of the San Blas Islands decorate their blouses with beautiful mola designs. They are made by cutting out parts of cloth layers to reveal the colors underneath. This guide will show you how to make a mola with paper. You can make it as large and complicated as you wish.
How to make a lizard from beads.
This guide will show you how to string beads to form a cute lizard. You can keep it as a pet or hang it on a necklace, keychain or book bag.
How to make a cute pop-out people picture. Children’s crafts
This guide will show you how easy it is to fold and cut paper to make a 3D pop-out doll picture.
How to make a fan fold butterfly. Paper crafts for children
This guide will show you a nice crafts project for children. It is a fun and easy paper craft.
How to make a hand with fingers that bend
This beginner’s guide will show you how to make a cardboard and paper mache hand with fingers that bend. It is an easy introduction to sculpting and observing shapes
How to fold a simple paper airplane.
This guide will show you how to fold the classic dart airplane.
Graphic Design
View all →Here you will find tips and guides for graphic design programs.
How to make a functional desktop picture - wallpaper
Dividing your decktop into sections and placing your folders into them will make it easier to spot what you are looking for. This guide will show you a simple and easy way to do it with MS paint.
How to make your own ecard with MS Paint
This guide will show you how easy it is to make your own e-card with Paint and a tip on how to reduce the size of a high resolution photo.
How to add a drop shadow in Photoshop
This guide will show you how easy it is to give an object or image a simple impression of depth by adding a drop shadow in Photoshop
How to make a puzzle using Inkscape
Make a unique puzzle from a photo or your art work using squares and ovals in Inkscape.
How to make a maze with Inkscape
It is easy to create mazes with Inkscape. This guide will show you how to make a maze with different colored maze paths, for easy reference.
How to make your own calendar template with Inkscape
You can use Inkscape to create a calendar template and then have fun personalizing it.
Green Plastic Bottles Crafts
View all →Here you can find guides for creating Plastic bottle crafts.
How to make a Pirate hook
This guide will show you how to make a simple pirate’s hook to add to your costume. It is made from cardboard and a plastic bottle
How to make a pretty vase from a plastic bottle
This guide will show you how to make a pretty vase from an empty plastic soft drink bottle using scrap paper or junk mail
How to make a holder to put your mobile phone into while it charges
This guide will show you how to use an empty plastic bottle to make a holder to put your cell phone and the messy wires into
How to make pretty napkin rings from plastic bottles and wrapping paper
This guide will show you how easy it is to make pretty napkin rings from plastic bottles and paper. You can give your holiday table that special touch by choosing colors that accent your table setting.
How to make easy decorative accents for the bathroom with leftover wall paint.
This guide will show you how to use that little bit of wall paint left in the can to make some easy decorative plastic bottles for the bathroom.
Greeting Cards
View all →Making or writing a greeting card is a great way to show your appreciation. Here you can find amazing ways to make and write a greeting card.
How to make a Valentine ’s Day pop-up heart card
This guide will show you how to make a cute heart pop-up card to give to someone you love.
How to make paper molas
The Kuna Indians of the San Blas Islands decorate their blouses with beautiful mola designs. They are made by cutting out parts of cloth layers to reveal the colors underneath. This guide will show you how to make a mola with paper. You can make it as large and complicated as you wish.
How to make a 7 flower pop-up card.
Enjoy the look of delight when someone you love opens this pop-up card.
How to fold an origami envelope that closes with a diamond shaped pocket
This guide will show you how to fold a square piece of paper into an envelope with the flap tucked into a diamond shaped pocket
How to make a paper frame from strips of paper
These frames are so quick and easy to make. They are great for framing pictures, putting on greeting cards and crafts projects.
How to fold a paper frame for a square picture
This is an easy way to fold a square frame without cutting!
Halloween Cards, Invitations and Decorations
View all →Here you will find ideas and instructions for Halloween cards and party invitations
Home Schooling
View all →Here you will find guides to help you homeschool your children
How to make a paper cube frame
This is a fun and easy way to create a 3D cube frame from paper.
How to make a circle from squares
Pleasing forms can be created by arranging paper in repeat patterns. This guide will show you a simple method to overlap at the same angle and create a circle.
How to make a memory game in a CD case.
Games in CD cases are great for travel and easy to store because they don’t take up much room. Memory games are a great teaching tool. They can be made to suit your child’s age and interests.
How to make a flipbook with Inkscape
This guide will show you how use Inkscape to create a template for each page of your flipbook and then use it for creating animations with Inkscape or printed out for hand drawing .
How to make a connect the dots picture in Inkscape
This guide will show the basics of creating a connect the dots picture using Inkscape. Inkscape is a free professional vector graphics editor that works on Windows, Linux and macOS. You can download it from https://inkscape.org/
Jewelry
View all →Hand made jewelry is fun to make and great to have!
How to make a lizard from beads.
This guide will show you how to string beads to form a cute lizard. You can keep it as a pet or hang it on a necklace, keychain or book bag.
How to make a bracelet from junk mail – children’s crafts
This is another fun way to make good use of your junk mail. You can make bracelets or if you are very ambitious you can make many as napkin rings.
How to make a daisy chain bracelet for beginners
This guide will show you how easy it is to make a daisy chain bracelet with beads large enough for children to make
How to make a bracelet with a hole puncher and scrap paper
This guide will show you how to use leftover paper to make an amazing beautiful bracelet or necklace from the circles cut with a hole puncher.
How to make a pipe cleaner bracelet with beads
This is an easy, fun way for children to make bracelets by inserting beads into braided pipe cleaners. They can also make them smaller to use as napkin rings.
How to make a paper bracelet from strips of paper
You can make these unusual and impressive bracelets with strips of paper!
New Year's Eve Cards, Crafts and Decoratings
View all →Here you will find ideas and instructions for New Year's Eve Cards, Crafts and decorations
Origami - General
View all →General information about origami
How to make a square origami envelope that closes with a star
These pretty origami envelopes are made from a square piece of paper.
How to fold a cute origami tissue holder
This guide will show you how easy and quickly you can fold a piece of paper to make a tissue holder. It is a good way to store a few tissues in your glove compartment or pocketbook.
How to make a collapsible box or coin purse
This guide will show you how to easily make a cute origami collapsible box which can also be used as a coin purse.
How to fold an origami talking puppet – children’s origami
This guide will show you how easy it is to make an origami puppet with a mouth that opens and closes when you push and pull the sides.
How to fold a traditional origami owl
This guide will show you how to fold the traditional origami owl.
How to fold a simple origami sailboat
This traditional sailboat model is a good beginner project and is easy for children to make.
Passover Cards, Decorations and Crafts
View all →Here you will find ideas and instructions for Passover cards, crafts and decorations
How to make a 3D star with 6 points
This guide uses the magic of the number 3 to create a 6 pointed star in a 3d shape. Use it for decorations, boxes, book selves or whatever you imagination comes up with.
How to make a Magen David chain decoration - kirigami
This guide will show you how to fold and cut a chain of stars that can be used for holiday decorations
Sewing and knitting
View all →Here you can find and share guides about Sewing and knitting.
How to make a rug from old tee shirts.
This guide will show you how to turn tee shirts into yarn and how to make a round rug with it.
How to sew on a button
You are in a rush to a meeting, put on your lucky shirt and one of the buttons falls off. If you think to yourself "I wish I knew how to sew the button back on," this guide is for you.
How to make a hot pillow in the microwave
Warming a pillow in the microwave sounds like a mistake, but it's not. It retains the heat for a few minutes. Fun in the winter and just something nice to play with.
Thanksgiving Cards, Crafts and Decorations
View all →Here you will find ideas and instructions for Thanksgiving cards, crafts and decorations
How to make a Thanksgiving pilgrim’s hat for a wine bottle
This guide will show you how to make a cute little pilgrim’s hat to slide onto the neck of a wine bottle
How to make a standing turkey name card holder
This guide will show you how easy it is to make a cute turkey stand to hold name cards
How to make a turkey from paper
This guide will show you an easy way to cut and glue paper shapes to create a turkey. You can write names in the center and put it on plates or use it for Thanksgiving cards and decorations.
Website Designing
View all →Here you will find guides and information about designing websites: what colors to use, how to create site logos and more. A great looking website makes it easier to use and keeps visitors on the site.
