There are many different types of crafts, including:

Paper crafts

A broad category that includes origami, paper flowers, and other ways to transform paper into art 

Needlework

A category that includes embroidery, cross-stitch, crochet, sewing, and other ways to use needles and tools to create art on textiles 

Textile arts

A broad category that includes rug making, canvas work, rope making, spinning, weaving, and felt work 

Decoupage

A popular craft that involves decorating objects with paper cut-outs or designer tissues 

Embroidery

A handicraft that involves weaving beads and mirrors through cloth, bags, and other decorative items 

Other types of crafts include:

weaving, carving, pottery, macrame, beading, and quilting. 

Crafts are often beautiful and functional, and are sometimes referred

to as decorative arts.