Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Pipe Cleaner Caterpillar

Craft a caterpillar out of pipe cleaners or chenille stems


Craft a caterpillar out of pipe cleaners

These pipe cleaner caterpillars are by far the most popular craft on my YouTube craft channel, Crafting with Laura Torres. They are the perfect pipe cleaner craft - fun to make, quick, easy and super cute. 

Supplies for crafting a pipe cleaner caterpillar

You will need:

6 pipe cleaners, 2 colors

1 black pipe cleaner

Pencil

Googly eyes

Thick craft glue



Instructions:



Monday, May 30, 2022

Origami Paper and Button Flowers

 


Craft an origami paper and button flower

Make a bouquet of origami paper and button flowers

Paper flowers have a special quality when you use origami paper, but you can use any paper to make these flowers. A whole bouquet with flowers in coordinating colors makes an attractive arrangement.


Supplies for crafting origami paper and button flower

You will need: 

Origami paper

Scissors

Double-stick tape

Floral wire

Pliers

Button

Craft glue


Instructions: 



Sunday, May 29, 2022

Craft Stick Pencil Holder

Make a pencil holder from a snack container and craft sticks

Craft a fun pencil holder out of craft sticks and a snack container

Use an empty snack container and craft sticks to make a pencil holder. This is a great craft to do with kids and give as gifts to parents or grandparents. Easy, step-by-step instructions. 


Supplies for craft stick pencil holder

You will need: 

Empty snack container

Craft Sticks

Acrylic Paint

Paintbrush

Image from wrapping paper or tissue paper

Scissors

Tape

Mod Podge

X-acto knife

Instructions:





 

Saturday, May 28, 2022

Yarn Fringe Garland


Craft a fringe garland for party or room decoration out of yarn and felt

Craft a yarn fringe garland for party or room decor

This garland takes a bit of time to make, but the results are well worth it. Use it for year-round decorating or for a party or luau. Add felt flowers or other seasonal decorations.


Supplies for crafting a yarn fringe garland

You will need:

Green yarn

Scissors

Purple and yellow felt

Embroidery floss

Needle
 




Instructions:



Friday, May 27, 2022

Seed Bead Oval Pattern Ring

Craft an oval pattern ring from seed beads

Bead a ring in a simple oval pattern

You can create many different looks by varying the pattern of seed beads in this simple oval pattern ring. This is a beginner to intermediate beading project. 

Supplies for making an oval pattern seed bead ring

You will need:

Green seed beads

White seed beads

Beading cord

Flexible beading needle

Glue

Instructions:





 

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Polymer Clay Chicken

Craft a chicken from polymer clay such as Fimo or Sculpey

Craft a polymer clay chicken 

Is there any chicken cuter than this one? It's made of polymer clay such as Sculpey or Fimo and is easy to make with just a few simple steps. 


Supplies for crafting a polymer clay chicken

You will need:

White, red, orange, and black polymer clay

Toothpick

Non-metal baking dish
 





Instructions:



Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Pipe Cleaner Snail


Pipe cleaner snails are a cute version of these garden creepers. 

Pipe cleaner snails are easy to make and super cute. Make a batch in different colors and try different sizes. Googly eyes add the finishing touch. 




 

You will need: 

2 yellow pipe cleaners

2 brown pipe cleaners

2 pink pipe cleaners

Pencil 

Googly eyes

Thick white craft glue



Instructions:




Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Crepe Paper Flowers

Craft flowers from crepe paper

Easy crepe paper flowers

Crepe paper flowers are beautiful, and look more realistic than most tissue-paper flowers. It's easy to make a wide variety just by cutting the border differently. You can buy crepe paper at dollar stores, party supply stores, and variety stores. These flowers are also a great way to recycle crepe paper used for party decorations. 

Supplies for crafting crepe paper flowers

You will need: 


Crepe paper

Ruler

Scissors

Yellow and green pipe cleaners

Fingernail Clippers



Instructions: