Spice up a dull headboard by decorating itluxurious bed image by Pavel Losevsky from Fotolia.comA bedroom is a place of peace and tranquility that provides a relaxing escape from everyday life. A customized, decorated headboard, will personalize the space. Whether you're looking to...

Many seasoned and new quilters finish with the actual quilting of their quilts and want an easy, no-fuss way of binding their masterpieces. Choosing to bind a quilt using backing can satisfy that need. Instead of using a straight or bias binding strip, the backing is cut larger and folded to encase

Organza ribbon is a staple of florists and wedding decorators who use the shimmery translucent material to create dressy ribbons and bows. While you can use the ribbon as is, you can also refashion the material to make rosettes for purse and hair ornaments, as well as use the ribbon functionally as

When the party is over and night turns back to day, you may be left with a bunch of long, plastic tubes strewn around your home. These once-bright accessories are called glow sticks and they come in sizes to fit as necklaces and bracelets. While they may seem like fodder for the trash...

Many folks may not know this, but the German Shepherd essentially has 2 layers of fur to guard its body. And it is shockingly simpler to look after than anticipated. The 1st layer of the covering whic

Pre-war Marx toys are mainly lithographed, tin, wind-up toys. The early 1920s brought the popularity of trains, and Marx was a top producer. Marx and Ferdinand Strauss, another top producer, had been creating their toys and designs for the Girard Company, but in the 1930s Marx took over Girard. Bef

An Oriental paper fan is a fun craft that you can make using commonly found art materials. Enjoy using the fan to keep cool or place it in your home as a décor item. Use these directions for a child's activity or an adult craft that can add to any Oriental theme. Following this simple but versa

Turn sewn fabrics right side out quickly and easily by using a point or loop turner. A point turner pushes the corners out on sewn pillows or other items with creases, creating a professional look. A loop turner will turn a thin tube of fabric, such as a spaghetti strap, right side out. Both tools a

Soaps have been created by craftspeople for hundreds of years and are still created in the modern day by using a few basic soap-making supplies, such as oils, lye and water. One way to personalize and customize your soap crafts is to use cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the soap. Once finished,

Add vintage charm to your dinner table with a classic crocheted hot pad to protect your table from steaming serving dishes. "Potholders A'Plenty," published in 1985 by Annie's Attic, includes a pattern for a thickly ruffled hot pad called a "Paddy Protector" using white and pink yarn. You can give t

Hockey equipment trees are used as resting places for your hockey gear, so that it can dry out after use. These trees are also helpful in keeping your foul-smelling equipment stored in an area of your home away from others. Building a hockey tree is a moderate-to-moderately-challenging process, as l

Decorating a gazebo for your wedding ceremony adds your own unique style to your ceremony. Match colors to fit your ideal theme with flowers and lightweight fabric materials, adding a simple, yet classic touch to your wedding ceremony. Incorporate not only visual decorations, but include soft scents

The art of "tuning" a car---modifying the body and engine to give it a more European race car look---started over 20 years ago when Honda introduced the NSX-R. Not too many of these made it to the US but they played an important part in starting the revolution of tuning. People started tuning their

A lariat beaded necklace is a versatile piece of jewelry. It may be used as a belt, necklace or just something to wrap around a dress. Many different styles of beads have been utilized in the making of this necklace over many years; this contributes to the uniqueness of this piece of jewelry. You ca

Some computer manufacturers decorate laptop lids with artistic designs. If you do not have any designs on your laptop or you want to cover up the designs you do have, you can print your own vinyl decal sheet at home. Office supply stores sell inkjet printer vinyl decal sheets. Make sure you print on

Woodworking is a useful, interesting craft that people of all ages can enjoy. However, woodworking with children can be tricky, since many of the tools are quite dangerous. To have an enjoyable experience with woodworking, it's important to start small and choose age-appropriate projects. Many proje

Slave bracelets create an alternative look for any outfit. Chain is available in a wide variety of metals, colors, shapes, and styles. In creating a chain slave bracelet, the jewelry maker can choose to combine different chains together for a dramatic look, or utilize the same chain for a bolder sty

Adding wall art to any room can instantly transform the environment from dull to spectacular. The different types of wall art available include mirrors, wall sculpture, paint, borders, paintings, wallpaper and murals.

Aromatherapy soya candles are attractive as well as serviceable. In a contemporary home, you can come across aroma therapy soy candles in living rooms and dens. The idea of adding aromas to candles could have ...

Model blimps can be easily built to fit any shape desired. Faster to build, lower in price and easier to operate than other model aircraft, an RC blimp is little more than a helium balloon with an attached engine. These qualities are what make them a common sight in large indoor areas for model airc