Crafts

Simmering Potpourri Supplies: 1 oz. can cinnamon sticks, broken into small pieces 1 (1.12 oz.) can whole cloves 1 (1.25 oz.) can whole allspice Directions:Combine all ingredients. Place 1 heaping teaspoon and 1/2 cup of water in simmer pot and heat. You can also dry orange peels and add these to the mixture.

Potholders from Scrap Fabrics Directions: First cut two 8-inch (21 cm.) squares of fabric to be the front and back of the potholder. Choose coordinating fabrics that match your kitchen for these pieces. To make it easier, you can make an 8-inch square pattern from a piece of cardboard to use as a pattern. Cut […]

Homemade Refrigerator Magnets Custom magnets are fun and easy to make. The local craft store (your new best friend when making gifts yourself) will have all the supplies you’ll need: magnets, and clear or lightly colored flat circular glass stones. When you get the glass stones home step one is to customize them. You can […]

Homemade Bath Salts Supplies: 1 cup Epsom salts Measuring cup 2 jars with lids 2 colored of liquid food color 1 pretty 8 oz. jar A few drops of your favorite essential oils Directions: 1. To make these good smelling bath salts, first measure 1/2 cup of Epsom salt into each jar with a lid. […]

Make a Barbecue Apron 1. Start with a piece of sturdy fabric suitable for the individual for whom you are making the apron. The fabric needs to be wide enough to wrap 1/2 to 3/4 of the way around them and long enough to cover them from collar bone to just above the knee. For […]

Foam Sheet Glasses Case To make the glasses case, you will need the following simple materials: a square of craft foam plastic or large blunt needles lanyard lace or thick yarn Directions: 1. Cut two rectangles from the foam, each 3-1/2 inches (9 cm.) by 6 inches (15 cm.). 2. With a hole punch, make […]

Coffee and Tea Mix Recipes Mix any of the recipes and place in a pretty jar with a fabric decorated lid. Include a mug or tea cup. To prepare the following coffee recipes: mix in food processor or blender until you have a fine powder. For all the coffee recipes except the cafe’ au lait, […]

Chocolate Milk Bath BonBons Ingredients: 8 Tablespoons powdered milk 1 Tablespoon cocoa butter 2 Tablespoons powdered cocoa Essential oil Directions: Melt cocoa butter, add sifted powdered milk and cocoa. Pack into candy molds of 1 Tablespoon size or bigger & flash freeze for 10 minutes. To make a chocolate orange scent add 2-4 drops of […]

A Buckle and Button Bow This is a quick and easy project that babies love! Just one word of caution before the instructions: Babies do love this toy, but they also love to put things in their mouths. To be certain this does not become a choking hazard use very sturdy water resistant thread and […]

Farmhand Puppets Supplies: Felt Old glove Glue Directions:Cut 5 felt circles. Place an old glove palm side up. Glue felt circle to each finger tip. Cut felt pieces to make animals faces. Glue them to felt circles. Let glue dry. Then put your hand inside glove and make your own puppet play.

Clay Wall Ornaments or Letters for Wall Decor Ingredients: 4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup salt 1 1/2 cup cold water sharp knife for freehand designs, stencils, or cookie cutters Shellac Ribbons for hangers Directions: Mix flour and salt together. Slowly add water while stirring with a fork until soft dough forms. Turn out on […]

Making Clay Beads for Jewelry Ingredients: 3/4 cup flour 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup salt Warm water Directions: 1. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Gradually add warm water until mixture can be kneaded into a stiff dough. To reduce stickiness, dust with flour. 2. Roll into balls for beads. Pierce each with a toothpick […]

Bath Bombs / Bath Fizzies Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons citric acid (you can get this at a pharmacy) 2 Tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup baking soda 3 Tablespoons coconut oil (or any other emollient oil like almond, avocado or apricot kernel oil) 1/4 teaspoon fragrance oil 3-6 drops of food coloring (if desired) Paper candy cups Directions: […]

Soap Crayons Supplies: One ice cube tray or silicone tray Liquid food coloring Per Color: 2 Tablespoon hot water 1 cup soap flakes Small bowl Spoon Directions: For each color, put two tablespoons of hot water and one cup of soap flakes into a bowl. Add as many drops of food color to the mixture […]

Polar Fleece Scarf Directions: Purchase a 1/4 of a yard to make polar fleece in the fabric department of your local discount store. Cut up the ends about 2-3 inches up vertically and about 2 inches wide on your sections you cut then just knot each ones end for a fun look.

Handmade Fleece Blanket: Directions: Get 2 different patterns of fleece the same size (small enough for baby). Cut slits about 2 inches in and 1 inch apart from one another all the way around the edges and then knot each slit to the other piece. It creates a seam with no sewing and they’re cute […]

Homemade Playdough Ingredients: 1 cup flour 1/2 cup salt 1 cup water 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 2 teaspoons cream of tartar Food coloring by drops Directions:Place contents in a pan and stir. Cook over low heat, stirring until a ball forms. Add food coloring and mix thoroughly until desired color. Cool on foil. Store in […]