Children love the privacy and excitement of secret "places" including tree forts, club houses and even caves made out of stacked sofa pillows. With just a few common items that you probably already own, you can make a play teepee with your child that can provide many afternoons of imaginative fun an

Gathering SuppliesPainting wine glasses can be a fun craft for just about anyone. However, for adults who are serious about their painting, this can be an opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind glass set to be used during entertaining or for special occasions. The possibilities associated...

Scarfing is a process used when installing baseboard trim to join two pieces of trim together along a long wall. The boards are cut at a 45-degree angle and sandwiched together, rather than cut straight across. This is done to help the wood expand and contract with the weather. If the boards are cut

Probably one of the most easily recognized bird eggs is the light blue American robin egg. Fallen eggs are not an uncommon occurrence as wind, older siblings and predators can all send eggs out of the nest. Because robin eggs do not have far to fall, they are often undamaged when found. The best par

A capelet is a form of shawl designed to cap or cover bare shoulders. Most caplets are designed as decorative ornaments and are not useful for warmth. There are many free crochet capelet patterns available online. This particular capelet is made with acrylic yarn and uses a ribbon as the center clos

Necklace charms are a way to wear your memories and can be a beautiful way to start a conversation. You can make almost anything into a necklace charm. As long as it is light enough to be worn comfortably and not break the clasp of your chain, it can be a charm. By using a simple method of attaching

When throwing a party for children, it is customary to supply party favors for each guest that comes to the party, such as party masks. You can save money by making the masks yourself out of a few art supplies. Or you can have each child make her own paper mask as a party activity, enabling her to c

Cross stitch is one of the oldest forms of embroidery. It was used on Celtic designs in 500 B.C., on ancient Maori costumes in New Zealand and in ancient Egyptian tombs. Designs for pillows, clothing, table linens and pictures are made from small X's in different colors. The required supplies are mi

A basket filled with a creative flower animal is the perfect way to make someone's day. Create a flower bunny basket for Easter or for your favorite rabbit lover. With a few inexpensive ingredients, this basket costs a fraction of a florist's price, but looks just as good. Let your imagination run w

Crochet a wrap with pockets for cozy warmth on a cool evening or to stay comfortably warm with a lowered thermostat. This crocheted wrap or shawl is a simple pattern, with easy repeated crochet stitches. You can sit and talk with others or watch television while crocheting this project, and have no

The Fourth of July is synonymous with outdoor barbecues. To light up the night with a festive flare and get your kids excited about the celebration, engage them in making some patriotic candle crafts that can be illuminated when the sun goes down.

Beaded rings are a very popular jewelry accessory for women. They come in a multitude of colors and styles to go with every outfit. Beaded rings are very inexpensive to make, and yet they look very elegant. Given as gifts or worn yourself, your beaded rings will garner rave reviews by anyone who see

Making kids' Western vests can be fun for the whole family. This method to make a Western vest involves no sewing and can be accomplished by a child aged 5 or older. Parental help is suggested, however. If this project is being conducted in a classroom setting, it is possible to pair up the children

Enhance your dog's wardrobe with scarves that reflect your "best friend's" personality or your own. Make scarves that attach to your dog's collar. The scarves can be reversed if one side becomes soiled while you are out and about, or removed from the collar for ease of laundering. Novelty fabrics ar

Emagist Entertainment's casual social networking game, "Ninja Saga," available on the Myspace, Facebook and Orkut platforms, synthesizes role-playing conventions such as questing, combat and character enhancement with social mechanics such as friend recruitment and team coordination. The &

YouTube has become incredibly popular over an incredibly short amount of time. While initially used mostly as a way of uploading baby moments and hilarious home videos, it has become the world's visua

Making Chinese lanterns can be a rewarding experience for children in kindergarten; they will turn a flat, two-dimensional piece of paper into a 3-D creation. Using simple folding and cutting skills, children may construct lanterns to string together on yarn as colorful decorations. This is a good p

Though not as common as an individual cup rack and a spoon rack, a dual cup and spoon rack is an item that is useful to hang on your kitchen's wall. Instead of only holding cups or spoons, it holds both items, allowing you to keep them together. A dual cup and spoon rack might be hard to find in a s

The scented candle is definitely an item which has remained a well-liked gift idea more than several years. With more and much more increasing competition inwardly and outwardly this technique of home fragrance is under ...