Arts and Crafts Project Ideas and Tips

How to Become an Artist

Have you ever wondered how to become a professional artist? Here are a few helpful tips for new artists!

Sand Art Painting

Learn how to create your own DIY sand art with this fun sand painting tutorial.

DIY Beaded Wire Wall Art

Learn how to make a wire sculpture in this easy tutorial using a few simple materials: copper wire and beads!

DIY Studded Shorts

Learn how to make your own altered clothing with this easy DIY studded shorts tutorial.

How to Paint a Cooler

Find unique cooler painting ideas that will add some flair to your trips to the beach and other outdoor gatherings.

DIY Sequin Embellished T-Shirt

Transform and up-cycle an old t-shirt into something fabulous with your own DIY sequin art!

DIY Bohemian Beaded Jewelry

Learn how to make DIY beaded bracelets, necklaces and earrings with these bohemian beaded jewelry ideas!

Antiquing Wall Decor with Sophisticated Finishes

Learn how to antique wall decor with Sophisticated Finishes Metal Surfacers and Antiquing Solutions!

DIY Valentine's Day Gifts: Ring Dish

Searching for a unique Valentine’s Day gift idea? Learn how to make a DIY clay ring dish for your Valentine!

DIY Sharpie Mugs

Searching for easy, creative, handmade Christmas gift ideas? Learn how to make DIY Sharpie mugs!

DIY Gift Wrap Ideas

Learn how to create your own DIY wrapping paper, cards and tags by carving your own stamps!

DIY Batik Clothing

See how easy it is to create your own batik fabric and custom clothing using dye and wax.

Easy Pipe Cleaner Crafts

Learn how to make pipe cleaner flowers and dollhouse furniture for a fun, easy, afternoon craft session!

How to Make Glitter Wine Glasses

Add sparkle to special occasions and holidays! Learn basic techniques to create unique designs!

DIY Painted Wooden Box

This tutorial will show you how to turn an unfinished wood box into a colorful and one of a kind painted wooden box.

DIY Studded Shoes

Discover how easy it is to create your own custom studded shoes, boots and sandals in this quick tutorial!

DIY Shadow Box Art

Learn how to create your own unique DIY shadow box “outsider art” using a few simple materials!

DIY Rhinestone Purse

Learn how to enhance your handbags, wallets or other accessories with this easy DIY rhinestone purse tutorial!

Surface Design Techniques with Fabric Paint

Learn the best fabric paint to use to create unique marble painting and other designs for your next textile project!

Butterfly Dreams Wood Burning Art

Unleash your inner glitz while creating this beautiful Butterfly Dreams wood burning art. It’s fun to create and gorgeous to look at!

DIY Metal Wall Hangings

Discover fun metal craft home decor ideas, and create this stunning metal mobile and geometric animal mask.

DIY Glitter Phone Case

Searching for DIY phone case ideas? Learn how easy it is to glitter a phone case to create a unique look!

DIY Metal and Leather Wrap Bracelet

If you enjoy making your own jewelry, you’ll love how easy it is to make this DIY wrap bracelet!

Back to School Crafts: Polymer Clay Pens

Looking for back to school craft ideas? DIY polymer clay pens make the first day of school fun for all ages!

How to Use Brush Pens

Learn how to use brush pens for hand lettering and watercolor techniques!

How to Screen Print Shirts with Stencils

Create custom designs and take your DIY skills to the next level when you learn how to screen print t-shirts!

Home Decor Crafts: DIY Sand Terrarium

Looking for an easy and relaxing home decor craft? Terrariums offer you a quick, creative solution!

Outdoor Craft Ideas: Painting Garden Rocks

Transform rocks into a planter of colorful cacti and paint other unique designs in this fun outdoor craft for all ages!

How to Paint Galaxy Shoes

Using the night sky as inspiration, learn how to paint shoes with Procion MX Dye and acrylic paint!

A Guide to the Best Glues for Plastic

Not all glues are created equal. Find out what types of plastic glue work best for the plastics in your project.

How to Paint Mixed Media Mason Jars

With this mixed media twist on a classic craft you'll learn how to paint colorful layers on mason jars to create unique works of art!

Easy DIY Halloween Costumes

Learn how to make your own DIY Halloween masks & get your craft on with these easy DIY Halloween costumes!

Halloween Face Painting Ideas

Learn how to face paint and get inspired with these creepy and colorful ideas--perfect for all ages!

Unique Pumpkin Painting Ideas

No time for carving? No worries! Learn how to paint a pumpkin with these three simple techniques!

Creative Pumpkin Carving Ideas

Have the best pumpkin on the block this Halloween when you learn these creative carving techniques!

DIY Halloween Decorations: Faux Taxidermy

Looking for Halloween decorating ideas? Create awesome, faux taxidermy for easy DIY Halloween decor!

Halloween Craft Ideas: Skull Cabochon Jewelry

Stand out this Halloween with magnificently morbid, easy-to-make skull cabochon jewelry!

Red and Green Glitter Dinosaur Ornaments

Add sparkle to your holiday decor this year with red and green glitter ornaments!

How to Glitter Champagne Bottles

Adding glitter to champagne bottles is a simple and quick way to add sparkle to any occasion or holiday!

Gold Glitter New Year’s Eve Decorations

Add a touch of gold glitter and sparkle to your New Year’s Eve party decorations or any special celebration!

Valentine’s Day Craft: Sacred Heart Sculpture

Looking for unique craft ideas for Valentine’s Day? Make Sacred Heart Sculptures inspired by Mexican folk art.

Craft Glitter vs Polyester Glitter

There are some subtle differences between the two types of glitter we offer, some of which you may find surprising.

How to use Magic Sculpt

This guide outlines our favorite ways to work with this magical two part epoxy clay in sculpting projects.

Bedazzling and Beyond

Take the classic Bedazzler beyond its humble roots and boldly into the future of ornate embellishment!

Pollyanne Hornbeck's Haunted Dollhouse

Take a tour of the most amazing and horrific miniature mansion we’ve ever seen.

Casting Custom Buttons

Mold and cast your own buttons using silicone putty and casting urethane. Endless possibilities!

Upcycle a Belt with Casting Resin

Encapsulate your wildest dreams (or nightmares) in resin, then wear them on your belt.

The Glitter Guide

Having trouble deciding on the right flake size for your project? This guide will help you figure out the perfect glitter size between ultra fine and extra large.

DIY Hanging Leather and Brass Planters

An easy and elegant design to help bring some more greenery into your home.

Image Transfer Coasters

Print some crazy artwork onto your own wooden drink coasters.

Silicone Molding & Wax Casting

Create reusable silicone molds for casting candle wax to create candle clones of anything.

How to use Mirror Tiles

Important info on applying our fabric backed glass mirror tiles to any surface.

What is Solvent Resistant Glitter?

The low-down on our line of glitters formulated especially for nail art.

Shrink Art

A casual weekend family craft night reveals some tips about having fun with shrink art, aka Shrinky Dinks.

Glitterized Rolled Paper Roses

Add glitter and creativity to some everyday materials to make this beautiful bouquet of paper roses.

COVID-19 UPDATE

Learn Ideas, tips and techniques to help you learn how to make different arts and crafts projects and the best types of products to use.