DIY Projects & Crafts

We have hundreds of DIY projects and craft ideas to inspire you, plus all of the crafting tools and techniques to help you get started. First, pick a project! Whether it's paper crafts, fabric dyeing, sewing, or painting, we can introduce you to a variety of techniques.

hair dryer

10 Unexpected Ways to Use a Hair Dryer Around the House

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6 Organizations That Will Help You Send Homemade Holiday Cards to Kids Who Need Them

Woven tea town on kitchen counter

10 Creative Uses for Tea Towels Around Your Home

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12 Things You Should Repair Instead of Replace

Martha Stewart green week banner with bike

Welcome to Green Week

Tablescape with wine bottle candle holder

Darcy Miller’s Tips for Turning Trash Into Treasure

Vases before and after decoupage

How to Turn a Dated Vase Into a Beautiful Vessel With Decoupage

Wood drawer to game organizer

Turn a Paper Organizer Into a Game-Night Staple With This DIY Project

Dyed Easter eggs with flora and fauna prints

52 of Our All-Time Best Ideas for Decorating Easter Eggs

Wreath on front door

10 Beautiful Spring Wreaths You Can Make at Home

Blue glass bottles

How to Turn Glass Bottles Into Colorful Pendant Lights

Bars of homemade soap

How to Make Cold Process Soap

Entryway with colorful paint details

Chalk Paint Requires No Priming or Sanding—Here's How to Use It

Pile of wine corks

Turn Old Wine Corks Into Coasters With This Easy DIY Project

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How to Wrap Gifts the Right Way, According to a Pro

Various tiny Christmas trees on mantelpiece

18 DIY Christmas Decorations That Will Last for Years to Come

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6 Sustainable-Yet-Beautiful Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping Ideas

advent calendar on wall made of red envelopes

12 Creative Advent Calendars You Can Make to Count Down the Days Until Christmas

Three pumpkins with cat and mouse stencils.

How to Découpage a Halloween Pumpkin Using Our Exclusive Templates

Spooky carved pumpkins

10 Scary Pumpkin Faces That Are Straight Out of Your Spookiest Nightmare

Dyed fabric

How to Dye Fabrics—It's Easy With Our Tips, Tricks, and How-Tos

Framed Spooky Decor

How to Turn Framed Art Into Haunted Décor for Halloween

Vintage China Mosaic Table Diy

How to Turn Vintage China Into a Mosaic Table

dried hydrangeas in vases decor

How to Dry Hydrangeas to Preserve the Blooms Long After Summer

two empty paint cans on floor

How Long Does Paint Last? Plus, How to Know If a Can Has Gone Bad

How to Make Paper Snowflakes

candles in different holders

How to Melt and Reuse Candle Wax in New Projects

Kitchen with marble backsplash and blue cabinets

How to Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets Like a Pro

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Papier-Mache Hot Air Balloons

old trunk

Turn an Old Trunk Into a Bar Cart With This DIY Project

Antique Chair

Turn an Old Chair Into 2 Beautiful Jewelry Holders With This DIY Project

flower print linen pots and bag

14 Crafts to Make With Your Favorite Flowers

Branchardiere's knitting book

Knitting Versus Crocheting: What's the Difference and Which Should You Learn?

resin flower pendants on wood suface

Learn How to Preserve Your Favorite Flowers in Resin

Understanding the Differences Between Each Type of Candle Wax

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Don't Panic! Here's How to Fix a Snagged Thread

folding napkin techniques

How to Fold a Napkin in 13 Beautiful Ways

blue and white floral arrangement

This Basic Formula for Creating an Impressive Flower Arrangement Works Every Time

Woman arranging a bouquet of flowers in a glass vase

How to Turn Grocery Store Flowers Into a Florist-Worthy Bouquet

Finished clay pot on pottery wheel base.

Ready for a New Hobby? These Are the 9 Craft Trends to Try in 2024

3d floral wall art

Learn How to Make This 3D Floral Canvas Wall Art, a DIY That's Perfect for Valentine's Day

Bouquet of roses, snapdragons, chrysanthemums, and greenery in pink ruffled vase on tabler in front of sunlit window.

The Meaning Behind Popular Valentine's Day Flowers, From Roses to Peonies

Pop-up DIY valentine card

12 DIY Valentine's Day Cards You'll Love Making (and They'll Love Receiving)

Valentine's Day balloons and flowers on display

19 of the Most Beautiful Valentine's Day Decoration Ideas for Your Home

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This DIY Body Scrub Recipe Is Perfect for Gifting (or Treating Yourself)

flower print linen pots and bag

20 Valentine's Day Crafts That Beautifully Feature Flowers

Color blocked bedroom with coral headboard and gold wall sconces

13 DIY Headboard Ideas Guaranteed to Give Your Bed a Boost

pressed flowers

How to Press Flowers

how to tie wreath bows

How to Tie a Wreath Bow in 5 Different Styles

DIY jar snow globes

Our DIY Snow Globe Will Complete Your Holiday Décor

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How to Make a Winter Village House or Ornament

knitting with Broadwick Felted Yarn

The Best Types of Yarn to Use for Arm Knitting

murder of crows above door frame

33 of Our Best Outdoor Halloween Decoration Ideas

pom-pom animals

These Pom-Pom Animals Are One of Our Favorite New Craft Trends

Oversized Candy Ribbon

13 DIY Outdoor Christmas Decorations to Make Your Home Festive and Bright

16 Holiday Decorating Ideas That Will Make Your Home Festive in 30 Minutes or Less

Martha Stewart Book Covers

Martha Has Published 100 Books to Date—See the Entire Collection Here

Knitting sweater

How to Arm Knit a Cozy, Chunky Blanket

traditional quilts display

The History of Quilt Patterns and Traditions From All Around the World

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How to Make Easy Christmas Wreaths That Call for Just 4 Materials

10 Things You Can DIY Using Leftover Scraps of Fabric

christmas tree with angel as the star

Our Best Handmade Toppers for Every Kind of Christmas Tree

hazelnut sandwich cookies

12 Clever Ways to Gift-Wrap Your Christmas Cookies