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Decorative Crafts

Basic craft techniques

Decorative Crafts

Basic craft techniques
 
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About the projects

These craft projects feature craft techniques that can be used to add colorful designs to paper crafts, scrapbooks, fabrics and household objects. Use what you learn in gift wrapping and home decorating.

The projects range in difficulty from EASY to AVERAGE.

Browse down this page for descriptions and illustrations of the projects, then select a project and have some crafting fun! Or jump to the category index for a listing of all crafts.

Christmas Quilling

Christmas Quilling
Description ↓

Quilling, the art of rolling narrow strips of paper into coils or scrolls, is a wonderful way to decorate boxes, tags, and cards. It can also turn a simple craft item into an elegant gift. This project includes Christmas quilling designs and examples of how to combine quilling with handcrafted items.

EASY

Stenciled T-Shirts

Stenciled T-shirts
Description ↓

Turn any plain or worn-out shirt into a personalized piece of art! With easy stenciling techniques and printable patterns, you can upcycle old favorites, customize new tees, or even turn thrift-store finds into one-of-a-kind creations.

AVERAGE

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Stenciled Flower Pots

Stenciled Flower Pots
Description ↓

Add instant style to a plain plastic flower pot with stenciled designs. This easy decorative craft shows how to apply acrylic paint through commercial or homemade stencils to create bright, custom planters.

AVERAGE

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Decoupage Box

Decoupaged Box craft project
Description ↓

In this project, you will learn the basics of decoupage by decorating a box made from cardstock with images printed on your color printer. The same technique can be used to decoupage wooden boxes, glass vases or plates, etc. With the wealth of images available for downloading and printing, this traditional craft is well-suited to modern times.

EASY

Simple Paper Cutting

Simple Paper Cuts craft project
Description ↓

In this project, Aunt Annie introduces you to the art of paper-cutting through the techniques of cut-apart and layered paper. These techniques can be used to decorate greeting cards, stationery, boxes, gift wraps, or any paper craft project.

EASY

Basics of Quilling

Flower made of paper filigree
Description ↓

Quilling is the art of rolling narrow strips of paper into coils or scrolls, and arranging them to form elegant filigree. In this project, you'll see how to use a toothpick to roll coils and scrolls then pinch, shape, and arrange them into decorative patterns.

EASY

Mexican Huichol Yarn Painting

Huichol yarn painting from Mexico using variegated yarn
Description ↓

Add texture and vibrant color to your decorative projects with Huichol-inspired yarn painting. Use this easy technique to turn cardboard into unique plaques, cover boxes, or embellish cards and notebooks—great for creative home décor.

AVERAGE

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Magazine Holder

Magazine holder with sponged and stenciled decorations
Friday Fun Description ↓

Transform ordinary cereal boxes into stylish magazine holders with this fun craft project. Explore decorative techniques like painting, sponging, and stencils to personalize your holders. Perfect for showcasing your artistic flair while keeping things organized.

AVERAGE

Sponged Paper Cards

Examples of Sponged Paper Cards
Description ↓

  See how easy it is to create custom decorative papers for use in your card making. The beauty of sponging is the limitless range of color possibilities—make whatever color paper you desire! Make the springtime sample cards or come up with your own design.

EASY

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Symmetry in Snowflakes

Paper snowflake.
Description ↓

Add a touch of elegance to your home or holiday décor with handcrafted paper snowflakes! Choose from a variety of patterns or design your own to create beautiful decorations for windows, doorways, or Christmas trees.

EASY

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