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How to Make a Quilt Out of Old Men's Dress Shirts
Creating a quilt from old mens' dress shirts is a perfect way to recycle otherwise unusable household items. Rather than throwing the shirts in the garbage and taking up landfill space, a quilt will turn the shirts into a useful item for the home. The quilt can also honor a loved one. For example,
How to Make Craft Lanyards
A lanyard is a classic craft project for summer camp or anytime kids get together. You can turn some plastic crafting cord into keychains, bracelets, necklaces or zipper pulls. Lanyards are durable and colorful, and can even help you identify personal belongings like backpacks and luggage. This wove
How to Make a Dreamcatcher's Loop
A dreamcatcher is a native Indian object that consists of a webbed loop that is decorated with beads and feathers. It is traditionally believed to alter a person's dreams, but it can also be used for decorative purposes. A dreamcatcher's loop is the part that forms the central base of the dreamcatch
What Is Black Coral?
Black coral is a type of marine animal that lives and grows in deep water. It forms a skeletal structure that provides support for polyps that make up the living portion of the animal. These polyps extend tentacles that feed on plankton.
Paint Recipes for Children
The good news is that kids of all ages love to paint. There's no better way to occupy them on a rainy afternoon than with encouraging them to paint their little hearts out. The not so good news is the cost of replenishing those paints, especially if the kids are avid artisans who deplete their suppl
How to Use Distress Inks by Tim Holtz
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads are comprised of an acid-free, nontoxic, fade-resistant and water-based dye ink on a 2-inch square felt pad. The inks come in 36 different shades to coordinate with most scrapbooking, card-making and paper-crafting projects. Not limited to rubber-stamped images, Tim Holtz
Crafts for Making Three-Dimensional Paper Stars
You can make three-dimensional paper stars with common paper and scissors. Crafters of any skill level can use these crafts for the classroom or for the home. Create a simple folded star, a stand-alone star, an ornament and a starfish to showcase the sculptural look of the star shape.
How to Hand Sew a Hole
If you want to save money and get in the habit of reusing, repurposing and recycling, there will be times when you’ll need to sit down with threaded needle and get to it. So grab the box of old clothing damaged by everyday wear and tear that's sitting in the back of yo
How to Cast Pewter Molds
As far back as the Bronze Age, pewter has ben used to create a variety of objects, from jewelry to common utensils. Eventually, in 15th Century Europe, the metal became so popular that it was used for most kitchen items, such as tankards and plates. Many of these were made in a cost- and time-effect
How to Clean Dried Mod Podge
Mod Podge is a glue and sealer beloved by crafters. It was first created in the 1960s by an interior designer named Jan Wetstone, who was looking for an easier way to decoupage. Crafters love Mod Podge because it is easy to apply and can be used on a variety of materials. It is also water soluble,
How to Get Rid of Pixels in Pictures
Pixels are the building blocks of digital pictures. The more pixels on a digital cameras sensor, the higher the resolution of the camera. Pixels are used to convert the scene captured by the camera and change it to a digital file that is saved to the camera's memory card. Pixels, however, can malfun
How to Paint Fall Pumpkin Plates
Making fall pumpkin crafts is something kids of all ages can be involved in. Turn paper plates and paint into a pumpkin decoration that will add something to a bulletin board, door or wall. This is an inexpensive craft and would be good for Halloween parties, fall festivals or church groups. Kids ca
Personalized Gift Ideas for Mom
Finding the perfect gift for mom can be a mind-boggling task. And if you're tired of picking out body salts and bath washes, why not try something new this year? A thoughtful, personalized gift for mom will show her just how much she means to you, and will be treasured long after those store-bought
Primitive Homemade Snowman Crafts
Primitive snowmen crafts create a "lived-in" and country feel to your home during the winter months. These types of crafts evoke a feeling of comfort and reflects a time when life was simpler, flaws were considered part of the character of an art piece, and you used what you had to create something
How to Make Chocolate Melt & Pour Soap
Making your own soap is a great way to create beautiful, unique bath products that can look and smell like anything you want. The melt and pour method of soap making is the easiest way to make your own soap, and you can customize it to create delicious smelling chocolate soap. Homemade soaps, which
Types of Old English Tattoos
This is an example of Old English, or Gothic, lettering.gothic image by martini from Fotolia.comThe term Old English refers to a number of different things mostly circulating around the artwork, language and customs of the Anglo-Saxon people prominent in England and southeastern Scotland...
How to Highlight Sidewalk Transitions
Uneven sidewalks that transition from one level to another can present a trip hazard, especially for small children and seniors. Whether the transition is due to damage or is the normal condition for the sidewalk, it can pose the same danger. Leaving a dangerous sidewalk transition unmarked can lead
How to Cut Out and Mark Pattern Pieces on Fabric
Accuracy in cutting your sewing pattern and in transferring the construction symbols, or marks, onto the fabric is crucial. These are the final steps taken before you begin to sew your garment.
Woodworking Crafts for Kids
With supervision, woodworking crafts make great learning opportunities for children.the hammer image by Jim Mills from Fotolia.comWoodworking skills can be shared with children through creative and kid-friendly wood crafts. Building an item like a birdhouse or playhouse is an enjoyable...
How to Weave Punch Cards
You can make decorative cards by weaving yarn through punched holes on card stock. Heart-shaped cards can also be turned into wall hangings, so this is a very versatile craft project. Impress your friends by creating a beautiful Valentine's Day decoration that is woven with yarn through holes punche