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General Crafts

Below you will find free craft instructions for many general craft projects. This is a great place to come when your child wants to make a gift for someone or a little something for themselves. At the bottom of the page we have supplied some suggestions for craft books and unique craft kits that might be of interest to you.

play doe recipe Fun Dough

This tried and true play doe recipe has been around for years and produces a soft, smooth, non-toxic dough for children to play with.


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Unique gift idea for the hard to buy for Gift Tree - Lottery Tree

Need a unique gift for someone who is hard to buy for? Make them a Gift Tree!

kids craft - flower straws made from craft foam Fun Foam Flower Straws

Kids and adults will love to drink out of these festive Flower Straws.  They are quick and easy to make without any mess.  Even young children can make them successfully.

   
craft pipecleaner flowers using free craft instructions from Craft Elf Pipe cleaner Flowers

Kids craft instructions to make a pot of pipe cleaner flowers perfect for gift giving.

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learn to make a hair clip from lace Lace Hair Bow

Complete directions for easy to make hair bows from lace. Great gift idea!

pattern & instructions to make flower napkin rings from felt Flower Napkin Ring

Made of felt with no sewing these napkin rings are so simple you'll want to make them in many colors.  Great for Easter or a Luau.

craft a flower magnet with craft foam & Craft Elf's instructions Flower Magnet

Make craft foam flower magnets in a variety of colors for yourself or to give as gifts!

easy kids craft - instructions to make a pin from recycled puzzle pieces Puzzle Pin

If you have puzzles with missing pieces and don't like to waste anything, this craft project is for you.

easy craft project instructions - kids make a picture frame Picture Frame

Let kids make this easy picture frame as a Mother's Day, Father's Day or Christmas gift.  Easy kids craft.

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craft a fabric hair tie back with no sew instructions Knot Hair Scrunchies

No sewing required to make this hair scrunchie. 

craft instructions to make a ribbon headband Ribbon Headband

Cover inexpensive plastic headbands with ribbon to dress them up and to match your favorite outfits.

craft instructions to make a shell picture frame Shell Picture Frame

Kids and adults will both love to paint this frame and embellish it with sea shells.

recycling craft project makes great Father's Day gift Message in a Bottle

Simple kids craft, this Message in a Bottle makes a great birthday party activity.

craft project - tissue flowers - great Mother's day gift Tissue Flowers

Make a bouquet of flowers from tissue paper. Great Mother's Day gift idea.

craft for Mother's Day - pot of flower pens Pot of Flower Pens

Learn to make Flower Pens and give them in a pot as a gift for Mother's day or make a bunch to display in a basket as party favors.  Unique Mother's Day craft!

craft for Mother's Day - flower pins Daisy Pin

Craft Elf offers free printable craft instructions to make a daisy pin or refrigerator magnet as a Mother's day gift. This flower pin is an easy kids craft idea.

learn to make airfreshners from teddy bears and wax Teddy Bear Air Freshener

Learn how to turn an ordinary teddy bear into an adorable air freshener.

make a crackle candle with free instructions from Craft Elf Crackle Candle

Make a unique candle to give as a gift or enjoy yourself.  This crackle candle contains air pockets in the outer layer of wax which allows the glow of the candle to show through.

kids craft project - make caterpillars from recycled egg cartons Egg Carton Caterpillar

This easy kids recycling craft allows kids to experience the joy of painting and learn about recycling at the same time.

popsicle stick trinket box craft - great Father's day gift idea Trinket Box

Simple and fun this trinket box is made out of popsicle sticks and is a great Father's Day gift.

 

apple craft instructions from recycled coke bottle Apple Paperweight

With this recycling project you will turn a 20oz soda bottle into an apple paperweight.

craft a popsicle stick picture frame for Father's day Popsicle Stick Picture Frame

This is an oldie but a goodie, a picture frame built from popsicle sticks.

instructions to  make a no sew fleece blanket No-Sew Fleece Blanket

With no sewing needed this blanket can be made by almost anyone who can cut and tie a knot. 
Learn to sew a sofa door stop using a brick and fabric Sofa Doorstop

Turn a brick, fabric and some batting into this unique sofa doorstop. 
craft instructions to make decoupage napkin rings Decoupage Napkin Ring

Learn to decoupage with free step-by-step instructions to make napkin rings from fabric, cardboard, paint and recycled cardboard tubes.   Easy recycling craft project.

craft instructions to make no sew scented fabric coasters & hot pad Scented Hot Pad & Coasters

Simply change the fabric and you can make these coasters and hot pads for any holiday.  Easy kids craft. No Sewing required.

learn how to color sand and make sand art Sand Art

Here we will share how to color ordinary sand for your sand art projects.  It is an inexpensive fun way to keep kids entertained.

Paint custom refrigerator magnets - project instructions from Craft Elf Paintable Refrigerator Magnets

Using paintable magnetic sheets, it's fun and easy to make custom refrigerator magnets.

craft foam craft project - eyeglass case Eyeglass Case

Made of craft foam, this easy kids craft is holds sunglasses or regular eyeglasses and would be a great Mother's Day or Father's Day gift.

craft a picture frame from recycled CD case using instructions from Craft Elf CD Case Picture Frame

If you like to recycle, check out these easy craft instructions to turn an empty CD case into a picture frame.  Great gift idea for Mother's Day or Father's Day.

craft a lanyard from nyloon loops Lanyard

Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will enjoy this craft.  Our lanyard is made from nylon loops.  Make one in your school colors or just choose your favorite colors.

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easy kids craft - tic tac toe game board - paint project Tic-Tac-Toe Board

Kids will love to paint this tic-tac-toe board and take it with them for entertainment.

make a bracelet from cork using craft instructions from Craft Elf Cork Bracelets

Kids will love to design their own personal bracelets.  Easy kids craft!

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easy kids craft foam craft project - flower clip magnet Flower Clip Magnet

Easy kids craft, this refrigerator magnet will hold papers in style.

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craft - family quilt wall hanging - kids project idea Family Quilt Wall Hanging

Our Family Quilt Wall Hanging is an easy kids craft and makes a great Mother's day gift.

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craft a tea light holder from recycled baby food jar Tea Light

Simple kids craft project, this tea light holder makes a great gift and your child will have fun making it with glitter and glue.

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how to make bird feeders from pinecones & peanutbutter Pinecone Birdfeeder

Simple kids nature project lets children create a birdfeeder. They can then hang it up to watch the birds enjoy.

craft rag dolls from yarn Yarn Rag Dolls

Old fashioned yarn rag dolls are the perfect use for that left over yarn.

kids craft project - instruction to make beaded key chain Simple Beaded Keychain

Young children will feel a real sense of accomplishment when they craft this beaded keychain.

 

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