Craft Projects
A bacon candle, napkin fold, and other projects take this collection beyond the recipe box. Browse practical or decorative ideas for the home and table, following the materials and method for each project.
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Christmas Projects
Holiday napkin folds, chocolate pinecones, and other Christmas projects bring a seasonal element to the table. This collection includes decorative ideas and edible preparations with a festive presentation.
In this collection
Pinecone Hearth Display
Accessorizing with pinecones is as simple as placing a few specimens on your mantel or coffee table. But pinecones can also be showcased in these handsome projects. Here,…
Painted Pinecones
A fresh coat of color enhances the subtle charm of pinecones. Fill a wooden dish with pinecones painted to show off their texture in a display.
Beaded Pinecone Candlesticks
Make your space shine by creating beautiful homemade candlestick holders. Here, the elegant creations were placed on a tabletop and surrounded by fresh evergreen sprigs and sparkling gold…
How to Make Georgeous Bleached Pinecones
Pinecones are iconic natural items to use for seasonal decor. Instead of painting or bedazzling them with glitter this year, try giving them a softer, weathered look by…
Concrete Votives
Materials Concrete Mix Sand Water Mold (we used an empty soda can) Candle Painter’s tape Metallic Paint Gloves Instructions Follow directions on concrete and prepare mixture accordingly. Combine…
Paper-Leaf Wreath
Create a beautiful paper holiday wreath inspired by autumn leaves. A pair of pinecones attached to a bow makes a charming accent. Tools and Materials Leaf template Vintage…
Simply Gourdgeous
Play up the graceful organic shapes of dried gourds by painting them in rich shades of purple, orange, yellow and shiny gold. Group them in a shallow bowl…
Instant Antique Candleholders
Like magic, you can turn clear vases and candleholders into “mercury glass” and make plain framed glass look like an age-worn mirror. Just use mirror paint, and add…
Bottle Art
Some glass bottles are just too pretty and colorful to toss into the recycling bin. Instead of discarding them, I “etch” them for my own use and to…
Pots with a Personal Touch
Years ago at a flower show, a group of rustic garden containers caught my eye. They were made from a stonelike material known as hypertufa, which mimics a…
