Children enjoy making music. A tambourine allows even the youngest children to use an instrument and play a rhythm. With some adult assistance, children will be able to create these tambourines themselves. These tambourines provide a double opportunity for artistic expression, first in decorating th

Covering a lamp shade is a great way to repurpose old lamps and add spark and excitement to your room decor. You can transform a plain light fixture or incorporate style and spunk into an existing colorful canvas. This project is easy and inexpensive and can be completed in less than an hour.

There are several benefits to creating your own hooks for crocheting. In addition to tailoring the hook to your needs, the craft itself is a fun project, and once you are using the hook there is the extra satisfaction of knowing you created it.

Paint away with fun paint games.paints image by max blain from Fotolia.comIf you love to play and do not mind getting messy, have some fun with paint games. Games with paint can be a blast for adults and children with supervision. For the artist who wants something new or someone who just...

You will agree with me that setting up a beaded workspace is very basic since all you need is some space for your basic tools and supplies. Once these are laid you start improving on ...

Here at Loud, we try to bring you an array of intriguing content, so we’ve ventured into new territory here with an exploration of the world of film. Shaun Katz is a young film-maker from Sydney who has recently directed and written a new short film, Sleeping in Blood City.

There are many different ways to recondition wood picture frames. These techniques are helpful when wooden frames become dirty, develop spots or stains, crack or require a new finish. Reconditioning wood frames may be as simple as cleaning the frame or may require further steps such as refinishing t

Making soap can be an enriching hobby that provides you with plenty of soap to use personally or give as gifts to friends and loved ones. Making soap at home offers a cost-cutting alternative to buying expensive specialty soaps. From liquid washes to melt & pour bar soaps, making a homemade soap ena

From the first days of uniformed servers presenting food and drink to guests of the manor, the "butler's tray" or serving tray has taken many forms. In the 18th and 19th centuries, trays displayed artistic carvings and engravings that demonstrated the wealth of the owners. Today's trays are seen as

Coating a nail with zinc metal protects the nail against corrosion and extends its life. Iron or steel nails coated with zinc are called galvanized.

A paper star circle is sometimes called a paper ninja throwing star. Making this paper star takes less than 20 minutes and is popular among young boys, especially in elementary school. You don't need fancy paper to make these; in fact, it's easily created using eight "sticky notes." A perfect access

A beautiful hanging quilt rack is a fitting honor to display an heirloom quilt or one that has been recently created by the hands of a skilled quilter. This project is for a basic hanging quilt rack with a decorative shelf. The steps can be altered to include shaped cutouts, such as hearts, in the q

About Removing Vinyl StickersVinyl stickers are fun to stick on, but can be a pain to remove, especially when they are stuck onto a car or bike. Vinyl stickers are made for a variety of causes, such as a sports team, a cause, a slogan or school. Before putting vinyl stickers onto your...

A stuffed penguin requires only some basic items to create, and novice sewers can try this exercise with little to no practice. With some tips and guidance, a stuffed penguin can be simple and creatively satisfying to make.

Fleece boas are fun, trendy and warm. You can make one by basically layering pieces of fleece fabric, sewing a straight line and cutting fringe. There are many variations in color, pattern, length and width. Make your scarf with two contrasting colors or with two shades of your favorite color. Using

Few things are more fun for young children than pretty and edible accessories. Cereal necklaces fit the bill and can provide an easy and inexpensive creative outlet for kids whether at home, school or a party. These necklaces also present a perfect opportunity for kids to play with their food and ge

Natural magnets are pieces of magnetite that have magnetic properties. Magnets that are used today are usually not natural magnets, but created magnets that are made from different alloys. There are many different alloys for magnets, but permanent magnets, as opposed to electromagnets or temporary m

One of the best ways to show your friend you care about her is to spend time on her. Use your free time to make friendship craft gifts for your best friend. These quick and creative friendship craft ideas do not require too much time, though, and they definitely do not take a lot of...

Nylon is a synthetic fiber that reacts well with acid dyes used for protein fibers like wool or silk. Acid dyes require heat setting to become permanent. However, the traditional methods of microwaving or immersion in a canning kettle or vegetable steamer are not practical for an umbrella. The solut

There are some situations where you want a lightweight top for being outside in warm weather, but you get cold when you come inside to an air-conditioned environment. Or you might be warm during the day but cool at night after the sun goes down. These situations call for a shrug; a shrug is a lightw