General Crafts Department
This general crafts department offers useful information for a wide variety of crafting projects that don’t fall under one of our other categories.
So, if you’re interested in crafts such as candlemaking, basketry, weaving, latch hook rugs, bead crafts, macramé, clay crafts, paper crafts, glass crafts, and flower crafts this is the place for you!
We offer project ideas, in addition to tips and hints, for different crafts on a weekly basis.
In addition, you can buy supplies for your projects through our online shopping store.
Recent Videos and Tutorials
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Are you looking for a simple and quick Christmas decorating idea? A wonderful addition to your Christmas decorations is garland made with socks.
This sock garland can be whipped up in less than a half-hour.
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These DIY glitter ornaments will sparkle on your tree and they are super easy to make.
Learn how to make it with our tutorial and step-by-step photo tutorial.
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Learn how to install package honey bees into an empty hive.
The package of bees contains 10,000 to 20,000 bees plus the queen. Watch the exciting process.
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Kid's will have fun creating sock puppets with old or mismatched socks and some basic craft supplies and things you already have around your home.
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Paracord bracelets are a fun project for boys and girls. Learn how to make a paracord bracelet using one or two colors of paracord (with or without beads).
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The traditional Valentine’s Day candy, conversation hearts are popular so why not incorporate them into holiday decorations by making a candy heart wreath.
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Learn to make a Heart Wreath for Valentine's Day from Loop Yarn (loopy yarn). This is a fun, quick and easy DIY Wreath project that takes less than 30 minutes to make.
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A beautiful winter wreath sprinkled with faux snow is a great way to transform your front door or home into a winter wonderland. Learn how easy it is to make one yourself.
Book and Magazine Recommendations
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Taste of HomeFrom whimsical elves made of felt to cleverly custom greeting cards, the inspired ideas in Taste of Home Handmade Christmas promise to make everyone’s holiday merry and bright.
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This magazine offers room design and home furnishing ideas and easy-to-make craft projects to assist the reader in decorating and beautifying the home.
New Stuff
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Find over 35 Christmas craft to make including home decor, ornaments, wreaths, gifts ideas and even holiday crafts kids can make.
From
Needlepointers.com Staff
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Collect wild blackberries and preserve by making into fruit leather.
From
Tim Rosanelli YouTube Channel
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Learn how to identify Chicken of the Woods.
From
Tim Rosanelli YouTube Channel
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A surprise find while driving down the road, 11.2 pounds of Chicken of the Woods.
From
Tim Rosanelli YouTube Channel
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Learn how to clean and trim Chicken of the Woods.
From
Tim Rosanelli YouTube Channel
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Is your garden loaded with kale? Need an idea of how to use it? Try grilled kale. Grilled Kale is quickly becoming one of YouTuber Tim Rosanelli's favorite grilled vegetables. If you love kale chips, you're going to love this recipe.
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It's time to collect some hickory nuts. Collecting hickory nuts is as simple as finding a tree and picking them up off the ground. How to prepare for eating.
From
Tim Rosanelli YouTube Channel
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From
By Jamie Jefferson at Ezine Articles
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Guide to learn Necktie Tying. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
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iTunes
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When looking for wild edibles, check out transition areas, the wooded areas between two fields. YouTuber Tim Rosanelli found some wild apple trees growing in this type of area.
From
Tim Rosanelli YouTube Channel