Newspaper trivets, placemats

Trivet: 1. 3-legged stand: a stand or support, usually metal with three legs, for hot pans and dishes.

Jeans Book Cover

Decorate a 3-ring binder or a composition notebook and use the pockets to hold your pens and pencils.

Ghost Puzzle Pin Craft Idea

Don't throw those puzzles with missing pieces away. Make these cute Halloween pins. This is a fun craft idea for all ages and they make great gifts.

Friendship Pens

Make them for yourself or swap 'em with your friends! Why not use your school or scout colors or your favorite colors. Ages 8 and up.

Egg Shell Mosaic

Save those egg shells and make this fun mosaic picture.

Cutout Egg Ornament

These are among the most beautiful of Easter eggs. With a hook attached for hanging, a cutout egg makes a lovely decoration for an egg tree or a Christmas tree. Or, you may prefer to glue a base to the bottom so the egg will stand upright.

Crafts From Trash

With a little imagination and just a few supplies, items that would normally end up in the trash can be turned into treasures. Here are a few ideas to get you started.