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New Stuff: "Ornament Storage Box" is a brand new page added October 23, 2007. I also added some new material about Scratch Art on the "Halloween Arts and Crafts Page" on October 24, 2007. Access these pages by clicking the first two links below. Click the other links too for even more great project ideas.

Ornament storage box: Recycle a plastic container from the salad bar!

Here's a dandy ornament storage box idea to safely stack and store your wider handmade ornaments.

Halloween Arts and Crafts

Fun Halloween arts and crafts projects for older children and grownups.

Halloween Spider Ornament

This Halloween spider ornament is something special. Here's how to make it.

Halloween Bat Ornament

Make this glass ball Halloween bat ornament. Step-by-step instructions and photos show you how.

Garden Spider Ornament

Instructions for making a glass ball garden spider ornament. Hang this versatile ornament on the Christmas tree or display it all year around in your kitchen or powder room.

Bee Ornament

This bee ornament is very sweet. Here are instructions and plenty of color photos showing you how to make a honey bee or bumblebee glass ball ornament.

Christmas Arts and Crafts Idea Page

You'll find many a Christmas arts and crafts idea here, as well as other great winter arts and crafts projects.

Handmade Ornaments for All Occasions

Ideas and instructions for handmade ornaments for holidays and other special occasions.

Painted Pumpkins

Painted pumpkins: You'll love making these polka dotted pumpkins - for Halloween or anytime!

How to Arts and Crafts: Creative Ideas, Detailed Instructions, and Color Photos

Eclectic variety of arts and crafts projects to fire up your creative spirit. Color photos and step-by-step instructions. Geared towards adults and teens. Some projects are appropriate for older kids.

Halloween Clown Ornament

Step-by-step instructions on how to make a fun and cute Halloween clown ornament.

Halloween Jack-o-Lantern Ornaments

Instructions on how to make glass ball Halloween jack-o-lantern ornaments.

Halloween Placecards

Make your own Halloween placecards. They are colorful, fun, and easy! A great activity for kids and grownups alike.

Hand Painted Wall Mural

Let's create a hand painted wall mural! Share my journey as a fledgling mural artist.

How to paint inside of glass ornament balls

You'll love the way your handmade ornaments look. Read this craft tip: How to paint inside of glass ornament balls.

Ornaments Safety Tips

Ornaments safety tips: Have fun creating your handmade ornaments, but please keep your child or pet safe by following these pointers.

Dough Ornaments: Christmas tree cookie ornament recipes

Dough ornaments are fun to make! Here are "bake" and "no bake" Christmas tree cookie ornament recipes using salt dough or cornstarch. You'll love your "cookies" but don't eat them. They're inedible!

Crayon Etching

Crayon etching: It's not just for kids! Find instructions and photos here for this colorful variation of scratchboard art.

Christmas Spider Ornaments

Christmas spider ornaments? Yes indeed, spiders do make lovely Christmas tree ornaments. Instructions and photos show you how to make these unusual glass ball ornaments.

Scratchboard Art

Scratchboard art - It's different! It's fun! Check out these variations. There's something for all skill levels.