Crafts for the Kitchen
Beaded Recipe Saver Craft
Follow these directions and you can make a small recipe holder using wire and beads.
Chalkboard Plate Craft
This tutorial shows you how to turn a simple plate into a cool chalkboard.
Coffee Filter Holder
Sharon explains how to make a personalized coffee filter holder using a terra cotta clay pot and a few other supplies.
CD Bowls Craft
Believe it or not, you can create little bowls out of CDs. Make sure you do this craft in a well-ventilated area. Any children working on this project should be closely supervised. I would suggest having the adult deal with the heating of the CD and let any children be involved with decorating the cooled CD bowls.
Decoupaged Plate
You won't believe how easy it is to create stunning decoupaged plates following these directions shared by Diane.
Grandmother's Apron
The Determan family made this unique apron for their special grandmothers. It not only features the kids' handprints but also their photo.
Paper Apron
From your About.com guide, make yourself a chef's apron using a paper bag.
Personalized Rubber Gloves
Suzi Crossley from South Africa shares these instructions for making your own personalized rubber gloves, a perfect way to make cleaning fun.
Plastic Grocery Bag Holder
This craft is featured in chapter 6 of the About.com Guide to Family Crafts book.
Sea Shell Recipe Holder Craft
This recipe is holder is not only handy to have in your own kitchen, but would also make a lovely gift. Joanne Clough from ME explains how she made this recipe holder using a sea shell.
Spice Rack Craft
Sassy Gal explains how she made an adorable spice rack that matches her kitchen!
Thanksgiving Tablecloth Craft
From your About.com guide, use your creativity and these ideas to make a fancy tablecloth.
Kitchen Utensil Holder
Great idea! Use a pringles or oatmeal container and popsicle-type sticks!
One-Hour Crochet Potholder
A simple crocheted project anyone can make. Makes a great gift!
One Hour Knit Potholder
A simple knitted project anyone can make. Makes a great gift!