I don't know about you; but, I love different types of arts and crafts. Do it yourself projects are fun. Having a creative hobby or hobbies is just part of expressing your sense of personal creative fun. One of my most favorite types of DIY project is that of using paper and glue to cover something and make it beautiful and useful.

For instance, one of the best things I love to do when I decoupage is to cover boxes with all sorts of pretty images, and then make good use of those boxes, while using them as storage boxes.

I learned about plastic canvas kissies back in the 80's. I would sit down with the kids and create these little cuties. My daughter still has one of the baby kissies that she created. She was so excited when she found it again. The books for kissies are hard to find. In the article, I have given a list of pattern books and books that have the kissies in them. I have tried to find them all. If you find any I didn't, by all means let me know. I have also listed where you can find some kissie patterns free on the internet. If any of these don't work, please let me know.

Have you misplaced your pencils again? Are you looking for a place to keep your pens, markers, paper clips, rubber bands, and other supplies? Why not design your own pencil holder? Instead of throwing away that empty tin can in your house, turn it into something more useful. With a little paint, construction paper (as an alternative to paint), ribbon, beads, and glitter, you can take an ordinary tin can and turn it into a new pencil holder! You can design it in anyway you would like, from putting your name on it to decorating it in a specific theme.