So you've been researching a design you hope to bring to life but you know you need to find some good origami chair diagrams - you've come to the right place. You are about to discov

Genealogists can quickly become inundated with information, and keeping it all straight is a challenge. While piles of records, charts and photos still clutter the home of a genealogy buff, the clutter is not all in paper form. With constant email exchanges with family members, other researchers and

Slipcovers are a great way to give a room a facelift without spending a lot of money. Slipcovers for vinyl chairs, like those found in some kitchens, make a nice addition and can warm up a space. These slipcovers can come in many colors, and are quick and easy to make with some tips and guidance.

Foot pain during running, walking or standing may be a symptom of high arches. This condition---in which the arch of the instep is too high---places excessive stress on the heel and front of the foot. Fortunately, specially designed shoes exist that can help keep you comfortable and safe while runni

The Chinese Lantern Festival, in which thousands of flying, illuminated lantern and released into the night sky, is celebrated on the night of the first full moon of the new year. Another name for the festival is Yuanxiao, with Yuan meaning 'first' and xiao meaning "night." Simple Chinese lanterns m

Bandannas, or bandanas, have been a standard and fashionable hair/head wrap for centuries. Most people believe that bandannas are worn by gangstas or hippies, but realistically, anyone can pull off the bandanna look. Wearing a bandanna can protect you from the sun, pull back wind-blown hair or simpl

If you don't have a steady enough hand or the courage to engrave a prefabricated pet tag template, you can still make an ID tag for your best friend that has your personal touch. A hand-stitched wraparound pet ID tag made from a piece of ribbon scrap is bound not to fall off, no matter how rough you

Silver bullion bars are often obtained as investments because of their potential rise in value. Pure silver bullion bars will tarnish if they're not kept in airtight containers. While this tarnish is not aesthetically pleasing like shiny silver, it does not devalue the silver bars; which are price

Genes determine or help determine many characteristics of human growth. In most cases, humans receive one gene from each parent. In some cases, differences of inheritance can be determined by knowing which gene is dominant and which is recessive.

Cheerleaders love to show their spirit. That's why a girl can never have too many cheer shirts. You don't have to look to sporting goods stores or Internet websites to get cute cheer shirts, however. Just make your own using solid color tees, fabric paints, rhinestones and stretchable iron-on transf

The basketweave stitch is the most popular variation of the tent stitch, the most basic stitch used in needlepoint. It is worked diagonally downward, then upward and causes minimal canvas distortion when used to stitch large design areas.

Double knit polyester fabric was first popular in the 1960s and used for a wide variety of clothing include T-shirts, nightdresses and leisure wear. It's sturdy and can stand up to repeated washings and a lot of wear. There are many projects that you can make using double knit fabric. Some places to

Shapes and colors combine to create beautiful works of art. This holds true in nature and in the world of paper and paints. Using a theme of color and shapes in an art project provides an educational experience for children learning about shapes and colors. It also works to reinforce these topics wi

A ghost parachute is an inexpensive kid's craft that can be fashioned out of ordinary household items. Once complete, kids can play with the ghost parachute inside the house, or out in the yard. This project is especially popular around Halloween.

The Color Zone weaving loom is a family favorite because it is easy to use from a very young age. Children are proud to be able to weave usable potholders using this simple loom, but they often have trouble understanding how to end the project and hand it off to the adults around them. Edging the po

Fake flowers allow you to enjoy the beauty of real flowers without worrying about things like wilting and yellowing, and fake flower arrangements are surprisingly simple to create. Fake flower arrangements require time and effort, but they can be arranged and readjusted for the perfect effect withou

Sometimes a regular pillow doesn't give your neck the support it needs, causing neck pain. Roll pillows, or bolster pillows as they are sometimes called, give your neck the added support it needs to keep it straight, thereby relieving some of the pain. They are easy and quick to make and also make g

Shrinky Dinks are a fun product of shrink plastic that you color on and then bake. During the baking process they shrink and harden once they cool. Originally a kid's craft, Shrinky Dinks are a popular jewelry craft for adults as well. Making a Shrinky Dink ring is not very difficult, and the rings

Generally when you knit a garment, you want the stitches to be fairly small and tight because holes in the finished product would let cold air through the fabric, while still being loose enough to allow the fabric itself to bend. But for some projects you want a lacier look without working a lace st