Home Crafts

No priming, no sanding, no expectation of a perfectly pristine surface. Chalk paint is the perfect answer for all kinds of do-it-yourself painting and refinishing projects.

By Laurie L. Dove

Thanks to blogs and TV shows, crafting is growing at an alarming rate. But there's no need to be overwhelmed. We've got 10 easy projects to get you started.

By Emilie Sennebogen

Emulating Martha Stewart is many a crafter's dream, but we don't all have her budget. Sometimes, though, it's worth spending more for tools that'll make crafting more enjoyable -- and help you create better projects.

By Jill Jaracz

Crafting used to be a simple hobby that many women used to blow off steam. But now, it's turned into a full-blown industry, and these five women are cashing in.

By Emilie Sennebogen

Pinterest is quickly becoming the go-to place for all things crafty. So why not use it as the inspiration for your next party?

By Emilie Sennebogen

From ribbons to paper to silk flowers, crafting is about the stuff. And sometimes, you get tired of your stuff and want some new goodies. We'll show you how to get it -- for cheap.

By Sara Elliott

There's nothing more frustrating than sitting down to start a craft and realizing you can't find any of your materials. Stop the madness now and get your craft room in order.

By Sara Elliott

There are crafters with bins and closets full of papers, bobbles, bits and glues. Ever wondered what all of that stuff really is? Use our handy craft glossary to find out!

By Terri Briseno

You are a teacher and you want to teach the children how to make paper people holding hands. Well, we will now show you how to make paper people holding hands.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

Your child has to learn how to build a lighthouse. Learn here how to build a small lighthouse.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

You want to make padded clothes hangers, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to make padded clothes hangers in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

You promised to show your class how to make the pyramids of Egypt out of clay. Read on and learn how to make pyramids out of clay.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

There are all sorts of homemade baby shower favors that are easy to make. Learn how to make homemade baby shower favors in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

Making your own homemade soap is a great way to have fancy soaps at a fraction of the cost of buying them. Read this article to learn how to make homemade soap.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

Brighten up any space with personalized custom wall art. Create a one-of-a-kind gift for a new baby or housewarming, or change the look of any room in your home with this inexpensive and easy project that can be completed in an afternoon.

By Beth Kingston

Yard sale finds and ordinary household items become beautiful home decor projects with just a few simple steps.

By Beth Kingston

Chipboard is a versatile medium that comes pre-cut in a variety of shapes and sizes for your paper crafting projects. If you have a drawer full of fun chipboard shapes but no idea what to do with them, these seven examples will open up a world of creativity!

By Beth Kingston

A ribbon bulletin board, perfect for teen bedrooms, is a great way to showcase photos and memorabilia. Create your own ribbon bulletin board with this simple step-by-step guide.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Whether you're looking for a way to spend rainy days at home or hoping to launch a profitable business, crafting is a popular pastime among men, women and children of all ages. But you might need a little help finding the right project. Choose one from this list, and you can't go wrong.

By Bambi Turner

Making this simple, yet endearing, painted past necklace craft can be as fun as watching mom wearing it all day.

Kids' Activities keep little ones busy, engaged, and focused. On holidays or during vacations, Find fun games, projects, and crafts designed to keep kids busy and active indoors and out. Take a look at these fun and engaging Kids' Activities.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

These marble games for kids are great indoor activities to play on a rainy day. Get your friends and family involved as well. Marble games do require some skill and dexterity in order to be successful. Check out these fun marble games for kids.

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Easy water activities for kids make a splash, and water is a material that's always on hand. Learn easy water activities for kids at HowStuffWorks. With names such as Bottle Waves, Liquid Melodies, and Cloud in a Bottle, you will be sure to have lots of splashy fun!

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Easy volunteer activities will let kids have fun while giving back to the community. Read about easy volunteer activities for kids at HowStuffWorks, such as telephone smile, new kid comrade, and operation clean neighborhood.

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Easy outdoor team games for kids help kids develop social skills while exercising their bodies and minds. The games found in this article include some old-fashioned favorites that are just as much fun today as they were when kids first played them years ago.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.