How to Paint Reborn Preemie Dolls
Creating reborn dolls is not a secret that only a select few can accomplish. Technique, practice and supplies contribute much more to its success than skill. Reborn dolls have captured the hearts of old and young alike for several years. Small preemie reborns are especially a popular find. Learning
How to Crochet a Baby Shirt Step-by-Step
Crocheting clothes for infants and young children is a demonstration of your love and devotion. Some clothes projects may seem daunting. Difficult crafting methods measuring schemes and arm holes can deter some crocheters from undertaking the creation of a shirt for a baby. However, you can make a s
How to Refinish a Bathtub With Fiberglass Paint
Since its invention in the early 1900s, fiberglass has revolutionized the manufacture of many products by making them cost-efficient and lightweight. One of these products is the bathtub. Earlier baths were constructed from ceramic, metal or even wood, and were often very heavy and lacked long-term
How to Clone Master Balls in Pokemon Diamond Version
"Pokemon Diamond" is a role-playing game developed by Game Freak and released by Nintendo for its DS hand-held console. The game takes place in the fictional region of Sinnoh, where the player takes control of a young pokemon trainer who must journey to find and raise pokemon in order to become the
How to Paper Piece M&M's for Scrapbooking or Cards
Decorate that m&m-themed scrapbook page with your own paper piecing that represents the famous candy bag. This project will work well on a Halloween page depicting a successful night out in an m&m costume. It is also an ideal embellishment for a birthday party that has an m&m theme. Paper piecings a
Video: How to Make Pipe Cleaner Elves
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Hi, my name is Abbeth. I am an Art Teacher living in Portland, Maine, and I'm going to show you how to make pipe cleaner elves. So, I have here four kind of holiday-ish looking colors. I've red, green, gold and white. And I'm going to have you choose any of those...
European Art Controversies
Since the early days of the modern-art movement, controversy and art have gone hand in hand. This is particularly true in Europe, where radical forms of artistic expression, such as cubism and dada, re-examined the meaning of what exactly constitutes art. In recent years, there have been a number of
How to Make Pipe Cleaner Pencil Wraps
While pipe cleaners were originally designed to clean out smoker's pipes, they have found more creative uses since. The core of the cleaners is made of wire, so they can be bent and manipulated into different shapes, creating artistic and creative projects for children. With pipe cleaners available
How to Make Fuzzy Slippers
Fuzzy slippers are fur-lined (or fake fur-lined) slippers that are designed for wear around the house to keep your feet warm. They are called "fuzzy" because of the texture. Because slippers are designed to be "slipped" on your feet, the pattern does not have to be as exacting as that for a pair of
How to Frame Needlepoint
You have spent countless hours working stitch by stitch to create your needlepoint project. Now that it is finished, you deserve to have your artwork framed and either give it as a gift or put it up on your wall. Mounting and framing a needlepoint print can be accomplished with some supplies and pat
How to Crochet Women's Slippers
If you want to keep your feet warm, but you don't want to wear a pair of outdated-looking moccasin slippers or fluffy booties, crochet yourself a pair of adorable Mary Janes. These slippers, with signature strap over the instep, are a stylish alternative to other indoor footwear options, and they're
Bumblebee Paper Crafts For Preschoolers
Nature is a varied and stimulating source of inspiration for young learners. Bumblebees are an ideal insect to use for crafting ideas because preschoolers can make them using everyday materials, such as paper, and the basic colors and shapes are simple to understand. Integrating insects, animals and
How to Make Weights for Helium Balloons
Weighted helium balloons make ideal table centerpieces for parties or other special occasions. You can find balloons in a variety of colors and designs that coordinate with just about any party theme. Without being weighted, helium balloons can blow around in a room or float off into the sky if used
A Whole Empower Network Campaign Ready To Use Free
Wow! The Empower Network is burning up the internet world!If you're reading this, you're either considering joining the Empower Network or you've already done so.The question on your mind now is how to make this thing work!With so many things going on the internet, how will you experi
How to Make Your Own Gourmet Scented Candles
Gourmet scented candles are relatively easy to make and are wonderful gifts for any occasion. You can find supplies to make these candles yourself at your local craft store. Homemade candles are much more cost-effective than store bought ones if you need a lot of them.
Wax Begonias and Wasps
Gardeners of wax begonias may notice different species of wasps flitting about the plant. Rather than being a detriment to the begonia, the wasps act as a biological control agent as they feed on the giant whitefly, one of the most serious pests of wax begonias.
How to Make a Hat & Scarf for Wine Bottles
Wine is a thoughtful thank-you gift to the host of a party you are attending, or as a holiday gift for friends and neighbors. Make a hat and scarf for wine bottles to give them a festive touch. This easy crochet pattern transforms your gift into a snuggly, cold-weather character. It is a great way t
How to Make a Paper Display Rifle Cartridge
Before bullet clips and automatic firearms, soldiers carried bags full of ready-made paper cartridges. These cartridges came ready with a pre-measured amount of powder inside along with a lead ball. They took time to make, but saved time in battle. All a soldier had to do was tamp one of these cartr
Video: How to Pan a Moving Object
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Hi, I'm Dan Reinecke with Unknown Media, and today I'm going to tell you how to photograph while panning with a moving object. Now this is a pretty simple technique but it till take a bit of understanding and practice. The look that is achieved with this technique is a...
Fun Patch Design Ideas for Girl Scouts
Designing your own Girl Scout patches is a great troop activity and allows you to recognize the different types of attributes and character of your fellow Scouts. You can create a special pouch for just about anything. Here are a few ideas to help spark your creativity and patch-making skills.