Active Arts & Crafts Posts
How To: Make beautiful jewelry
How to design and make your own jewelry; get expert tips and advice on jewelry making tools and techniques in this free instructional video series.
How To: Make handmade paper
Making handmade paper adds a personal touch to invitations, stationary, and other crafts. Learn how to make your own recycled handmade paper with this free paper making video series.
How To: Origami flowers and figures
Origami creations make great gifts. Learn how to fold origami flowers, figures and shapes in this free crafts lesson from an origami expert.
How To: Size a gold ring
Sizing a gold ring requires specific tools and procedures that differ between metals. Learn the steps that go into sizing a gold ring in this free instructional jewelry video series.
How To: Make animal face purses
An animal face purse is a great sewing craft project for anyone interested in making fun, homemade accessories. Learn how to make an animal face purse with expert tips in this free craft video series.
How To: Make a beaded window valances
Make your own beaded window valance with this easy pattern. Learn how to use nylon string and beads to create unique valances for your home in this free craft project.
How To: Sew a quilt pattern
Lessons for making a quilt pattern. Learn how to sew a basic quilting pattern in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
How To: Make a felt lady bug
Felt craft projects can be a great activity for children. Learn how to make a felt lady bug in this free felt crafts video series.
How To: Make a felt scarf
Felted wool scarves are made by a process called wet felting. Learn how to make a felt scarf by wet felting wool fibers in this free video.
How To: Make a recycled jeans organizer and play mat
Do you have an old pair of jeans that you don’t want to throw away but aren’t sure what to do with? Learn how to make a multi-pocket, hanging organizer and a peek-a-boo mat from recycled jeans in this free crafts video series.
How To: Craft mixed media rats
Did you and your child love the film Ratatouille? Learn how to make mixed media rats from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video series.
How To: Make a rag denim quilt
Make a cascading brick denim quilt out of household rags. Learn how to make a rag denim quilt in this free quilting lesson from an expert quilter and sewing class instructor.
How To: Craft tin foil turtles
Did your child love the movie "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?" Learn how to make tin foil turtles from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video series.
How To: Craft newspaper snakes
Snakes are slithery but are they scary? Not these snakes! Learn how to make newspaper snakes from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video series.
How To: Learn advanced origami folding instructions
Origami paper folding is an ancient Asian art form that still lives strong today all over the world. Learn how to create some fun and easy things with paper from an origami paper folding expert in this free video clip series.
How To: Learn intermediate origami folding instructions
Origami paper folding is an ancient Asian art form that still lives strong today all over the world. Learn how to create some fun and easy things with paper from an origami paper folding expert in this free video clip series.
How To: Learn easy origami folding instructions
Origami paper folding is an ancient Asian art form that still lives strong today all over the world. Learn how to create some fun and easy things with paper from an origami paper folding expert in this free video clip series.
How To: Crochet a bag
Carrying a bag you crocheted yourself can be a source of pride, a conversation piece and a handy way to transport your things. Learn how to crochet your own bag, from the first chain to the finishing touches, in this free crafts video series with our crochet expert, Axis Knox.
How To: Make beaded jewelry projects
Complement your outfit with handcrafted beaded jewelry! Learn how to make beaded earrings and necklaces in this free crafting video series from professional jeweler.
How To: Crochet a crinkle scrunchie
Crocheted crinkle scrunchies make great hand made hair accessories. Learn the ins and outs of scrunchie making in this free instructional crochet video series.
How To: Make hand mirrors
Make a homemade hand mirror with paint, paper, glue, and tiles. Learn how to make decoupage or mosaic hand mirrors in this free home crafting video.
How To: Make a unitard
Unitards are tight-fitting costumes worn by superheroes, ice skaters, athletes, and other performers for style and function. In this free video series you will learn how to make a unitard from scratch.
How To: Make a child's ponchos
Looking for free poncho patterns? Learn how to make a fleece poncho without sewing in this free video series about no sew projects.
How To: Make a rag doll
Rag doll making is a fun and creative project that incorporates basic sewing and other craft techniques. Learn how to create handmade rag dolls with tips from a seamstress and craft expert in this free doll making video series.
How To: Crochet a coaster
Crochet has never been easier to learn. Make unique crocheted items with this free crochet instructional video series.
How To: Write the uncial calligraphy alphabet Z
Calligraphy makes an art from out of writing styles. Learn the uncial calligraphy alphabet and how to write using the art of calligraphy from an expert in this free online video series.
How To: Sew jewelry bags
Looking for easy sewing projects? Learn how to sew your own jewelry bag with drawstrings in this free video clip about sewing patterns.
How To: Sew a handmade apron
Sewing an apron is a simple and easy sewing project that anyone can do. Learn how to sew a handmade apron with tips on apron patterns and materials from a seamstress in this free sewing video.
How To: Make paper snowmen decorations
Homemade Christmas decorations and crafts! Get tips for making snowmen for your Christmas tree or window in this free video series.
How To: Make Halloween spider crafts
Add a scary spider necklace and bracelet to your Halloween costume. Learn how to make spider necklaces and bracelets in this free crafting video series.
How To: Sew handmade purses
Do you love purses and handbags but don't have the money to buy a new one? Why not make your own handmade purse with the expert tips and instructions in this free sewing video series.
How To: Make a Mother's Day mini photo album
Creating a Mother's Day mini photo album is a unique and creative way to surprise your mother on Mother's Day. Learn some tips for creating and decorating a wonderful Mother's Day mini photo album from a craft expert in this free video series.
How To: Write alphabet letters N-Z in calligraphy
Calligraphy is often used to add a unique and artistic look to different forms of text. Learn how to write letters 'N' through 'Z' using calligraphy in this free art video from a calligrapher.
How To: Make Valentine’s Day cards
Who needs a Hallmark card? You can make your own Valentine's card with these free video clips on home crafts.
How To: Make party hats
Make your very own party hats! Use your home crafting skills to liven up a birthday, New Years, or kids party without spending a lot of money by watching this free online arts and crafts video taught by expert Ginny Larson.
How To: Make a pattern from a shirt
Save your favorite T-shirt by making a pattern; learn how to make a pattern from your favorite t-shirt in this free video on fashion design and sewing.
How To: Make a razor blade bracelet
How to make a razor blade charm bracelet from household items; get expert tips and advice on making jewelry from recycled materials in this free instructional video series.
How To: Crochet a large Japanase amigurumi ball
Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small stuffed animals. Add personal touches to your handmade items with Amigurumi. This how to video is a tutorial on how to crochet a large ball that can be used to create a large animal head. Watch and learn.
How To: Get started with MIG welding
Ever needed to know the the basics of metal inert gas welding? This beginner's guide displays the necessary safety gear, such as the all-important welding mask and deer skin gloves. You'll also learn of some basic equipment options for gas cylinders, welding wires, feeders, and the essential parts of a welding gun. Follow these safety guidelines before getting started with MIG welding.
How To: Sew a makeshift pants button out of a soda can tab
In a pinch for a button? A soda or beer can tab will work just as well, and you're bound to have one of those in an easy to find place. Watch this video sewing tutorial and learn how to make an emergency aluminum can pull tab button for your pants.