Whether your needlework pattern calls for knitting or crochet, the first step is usually the same: making a slip knot. Slip knots are made by folding the end of the yarn, making a loop and pulling the working yarn through that loop. To cast on the first stitches for your knitting or crochet project,

Christmas is often associated with many different family traditions, one of which is decorating the Christmas tree. Christmas ornaments may be handed down through generations, purchased new at the store or handmade. Start a new family Christmas tradition by making your own Shrinky Dinks photo orname

"Little Big Planet" is a puzzle adventure game available on the PlayStation®3. The game allows you to work through a range of puzzles to try and gain the best score you possibly can. You can also create your own puzzles for yourself, your friends and other people to complete. Using the editing o

The hard feel of a wood or metal staircase can be unpleasant on shoeless feet. Bare staircases can also be slippery, creating an unnecessary hazard. Stairway carpet treads solve both problems, creating a soft surface and extra traction. Instead of spending money on pre-made stair treads, create your

Running a marathon is a feat that requires months of preparation and practice. Some runners like to remember the completion of a marathon by doing something special. Whether you are running your first or 100th marathon, you may wish to commemorate it by getting a tattoo that will be a reminder of th

Hemp is a plant fiber -- much like twine -- stiff enough to enable a person to make a bracelet with just three strands. Use the light-brown strands to form a traditional braid and, if desired, add colorful plastic beads. Once you've made your hemp bracelet, you can trade it with friends or wear it y

When wood furniture is finished with oil stain, such as Danish oil, linseed oil or tung oil, a top coat of lacquer cannot be applied. To properly finish oiled wood you must use wax. It protects the finish and, when needed, you can apply more wax to keep your furniture looking like new.

Folding leather change purses are an easy project for the beginning leather worker. They can be tooled, dyed or beaded as desired. Leather work requires patience and persistence. Any medium quality leather can be used to make a folding change purse. Make several change purses, decorating them with q

Little girls often love to imitate their mothers. When they go out, they want to carry a purse just like their mom. A great way to fulfill that need is to make a wrist purse for your child. Tea parties, shopping and play dates are just a few of the events where a little girl can show off her new wri

Video Transcript Hi, I'm Linda Hutchinson. Today, I'm going to show you how you can decorate a baby wipes box, and it's a great way to organize things and recycle. So, I have a baby wipes box, I have some card stock that I cut into a tag shape and then, I have some foam shapes. So,...

Reusable tote bags are useful for everything from toting groceries to moving a household or packing for an overnight trip. Some stores will even give you a small discount or refund if you bring your own reusable bag instead of using their plastic or paper bags. If you'd like to make your own tote ba

Octopus-themed parade floats can be as colorful as any other float.Plastic Octopus image by pognyc from Fotolia.comParade floats are colorfully decorated pieces of mobile art. You can use any theme or style for the float, even octopuses. The decorative pieces cover a flatbed or small...

Handmade fabric flower brooches are easy projects that can be completed in an hour. Mix and match fabric colors, patterns and textures to make a matching accessory for any outfit. These brooches can be as big and showy or simple and discreet as you prefer. Fabric scraps and odd buttons can be used t

"Bamboozle," a Flash game available at the Bomzom website, provides a colorful challenge for players. Users must draw through boxes of the same color to eliminate them from the board. Points increases as matches are made and sets of boxes are taken out of the game. Timed, infinite and skull modes ro

Cotton rosettes are a simple way to embellish clothing and accessories. A cotton rosette is a strip of cotton fabric that is folded and manipulated to look like a rose. Be creative and make several rosettes in different colors, fabric patterns and sizes. Glue or sew them onto your clothes to add a s

How do I create photo invitations at home? It's so easy and it's cheap! Using only Microsoft Word and your digital photo, you can create a photo invitation for any occasion for under 30 cents per card, including envelopes. Follow these simple steps.

A dry oil spray can be applied topically to keep skin moisturized and is less messy to apply than a lotion or a cream; it does not have to be rubbed into the skin. Dry oil spray penetrates the skin to provide moisture and evaporates from the surface quickly. It can be purchased at a retail store, bu

You can make your own purse from a single piece of fabric. The task is easy, as you will only need to tie knots evenly at the corners of the fabric and fold the material several times. You can make the bag as large or small as you want it, and the same-sized piece of fabric can be used to create the

Being an artist means that a person possesses a rare gift - they can entertain using the power of their own creativity. Get tips related to art and artistry with help from a graphic designer and illustrator in this free video series.

Elementary algebra introduces the concept of the mathematical equation. Two variables, generally "x" and "y," are unknown quantities, except in terms of each other. If, as an example, y = 2x, then if y is known if x is. To illustrate, if x = 3, then y is twice that, or y = 6. Equations in two v