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Rope Crafts

Sisal Rope Trees

Turn rope into decorative tabletop trees for the holidays with this how-to, as seen on "The...
Witch's Cauldron

At day's end, the Wicked Witch of the Feast tents three long branches together. From the...
Rope Decorating Ideas

While it's often considered to be more of of a utilitarian necessity than a decorative accent, rope...
Belle'Occhio Bonbon Wrapping

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Rope-Wrapped Cachepot

An ornamental container for a flowerpot, the term "cachepot" comes from the French verb "cacher...
Halloween Party Crafts

The simplest supplies can make the party. The shivery, candy-fueled thrill of trick-or-treating...
Pearlescent Painted Napkins Tied Up with Stars

These easy-to-make ties -- satin cord trimmed with starlike dried sweetgum fruits -- are an elegant...
Pillowcase Trick-or-Treat Bags

For the serious Halloween reveler, the trick-or-treat bag isn't merely a vessel for the evening'...
Nautical Napkin Rings

Boat snaps (also known as eye snaps) can be found at boating-supply shops.1. Bind 96...
Harvest Wreath

It may be too soon for boughs of holly, but now is just the moment for a crisp-as-fall wreath...
Bandanna Clothing Crafts

Make these carefree days even sunnier by creating fun-to-wear children's play-clothes out of...
Cornucopia

A raffia cornucopia lined with a bed of dried wheat stalks holds an abundance of golden squashes...
Ocean Diorama

Conceiving a diorama is an adventure in scale and spatial relationships. Choose a container, then...
Hanging Dining Nook Pillows

Add comfort and color to a dining nook with pillows that hang from knobs on the wall.
Flag Raising

Salute guests at your next outdoor party with garlands made from ribbon in nautical-themed...
Homespun Pumpkin Decorations

Assembled from yarn, rope, and foam balls, these homespun pumpkin decorations are simple to make...
Rope Lamp

A utilitarian length of manila rope has a natural beauty that usually passes unnoticed through...
Nautical Knobs

Incorporate nautical charm into your quarters. Knobs made with monkey's fist knots -- a maritime...
Watering Wick

Vacationers' houseplants can water themselves with the aid of gravity and a wick. To make wick,...
Firewood Carrier

Fashion a compact firewood tote from a 22-by-42-inch piece of canvas, 1/2-inch grommets, and two...