How To Make a Craft Box With a Used Gift/Shoe Box

A sturdy shoe or gift box can be transformed into a pretty craft box where you can store your art and craft materials and accessories. A few easy steps to follow, but feel free to use your own creativity. No need to follow this craft step by step. Each craft box made will look differently than anybody else’s craft box…. that’s how it should be. So, grab the materials you need to make your craft box and let’s get started.

How To Make a Fresh Flower Bracelet

Spring is so close you could almost taste it. And, with that being said I thought we would celebrate Spring with doing a craft that is totally about flowers. Today I’m going to show you how to make a Fresh Flower Bracelet. If you would prefer you could make this into a garland by making the Fresh Flower bracelet even longer. The choice is yours. I used the Temple Flower for this craft. Fresh flowers look best. So, let’s get started.

How To Make A Two-Tone Paper Bracelet

Today I’m going to show you how to make a Two-Tone Paper Bracelet. This craft is a whole lot of fun…. it is even more fun if you grab some of your friends and have them make bracelets with you. You simply need some colored papers of your choosing, a pair of scissors and glue… that’s it. This bracelet craft is super simple, but trust me you will enjoy making it. So, grab those craft materials and let’s get started.

How To Make Paper Carnations

Today I’m going to show you how to make Paper Carnations. Paper Carnations can be used for many things…. Valentine’s Day, for example. Valentine’s Day is coming up in just a couple of weeks. These carnations would be beautiful in a bouquet as a gift for your someone special. Or, for Mother’s Day…. what mother wouldn’t love receiving a bouquet of hand made paper carnations from their child? They would certainly love it. Or, just make these Paper Carnations any day of the week to give to someone special as a surprise. No one could resist them! So, let’s get started.

A Bowl of Oranges Collage – Craft for Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is just a few days away…. It falls on January 23, 2012. Chinese New Year is the most important of the traditional Chinese Holidays. In honor of Chinese New Year today we are going to make a Bowl of Oranges Collage. Oranges are passed out freely on Chinese New Year because they represent luck and wealth. So, I thought this craft would be a perfect craft for Chinese New Year. You only need a few materials for this craft, so grab them and let’s get started.

How to Make a Pressed Flower Card

Today I’m going to show you how to make a Pressed Flower Card. This card can be used for any occasion that comes around. Imagine the excitement of anyone who receives this greeting card. They are sure to love it. Made from flowers and construction paper your kids are sure to have a lot fun making this card. So grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

How to Make a Colored Hands Wreath for Martin Luther King Day

Martin Luther King Day is just around the corner. Martin Luther King Day is always the 3rd Monday in January and it marks Martin Luther King’s Birthday. Well, today’s craft is in honor of Martin Luther King’s Birthday. I’m going to show you how to make a colored hands wreath for Martin Luther King Day. This craft is just perfect for the occasion, in celebration of Martin Luther King’s birthday. The colored hands represents children of different races joining hands in peace and unity. A few colored papers, a pair of scissors and a glue is what you need. So, let’s get started.

How To Make A Chinese Paper Lantern

Today I’m going to show you how to make a Chinese Paper Lantern. This craft is ideally for Chinese New Year. But, you can also have your kids do this if you have a Chinese-themed party, or maybe a Chinese activity in school…. or perhaps you would just like to teach your children about the Chinese tradition. What ever the reason may be your kids are sure to love making this craft. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

How To Make a Paper Doll Chain

Have you ever wanted to know how to make a paper doll chain? Well, if so…. I am going to be showing you how to make that today. You can use old paper items like newspapers, paper bags or scrap paper. I used 8×11 used bond paper, with printed items on one side. But, feel free to use any kind of paper. This is a fun craft, so let’s get started.

How to Make Pencil Toppers Using Pipe Cleaners

A very simply craft that your kids can do. As easy as 1-2-3. You can do this to add a little fun to your kid’s pens or pencils. Or this can also make a pretty present.