Nursery school-age children enjoy making crafts as much as older children. It allows them to exert some independence and to show their own unique, creative perspectives. Whether you are a Sunday school teacher, a preschool teacher or a parent of a nursery school-age child, there are a...

Southwest-style jewelry has a Native American influence to it, and often features gold and silver pieces accented with turquoise and feathers. If you have a jewelry piece that you want to give a Southwest flair to, or you're making your own jewelry piece, consider adding feathers to give a customize

Double bows are more elegant and dramatic than regular bows. Double bows are most commonly used to decorate doors, lampposts, baskets, flower bouquets or invitation cards. They are very simple to make, despite looking incredibly detailed and luxurious.

A throwback necklace is a trendy and elegant accent for any outfit, but digging through thrift shores and antique shops doesn't always produce exactly the results you want. Many pieces you're likely to find are more dated than classic and more "granny" than vintage. Avoid the hassle and ma

The light emitted by glow sticks results from a chemical reaction that's cause when hydrogen peroxide is mixed with luminol, a chemical used by crime scene detectives to reveal blood stains and other chemical markers under black light. You can find all of the ingredients that you need to create your

If you like the art of making candles, chances are excellent that you are always on the lookout for good containers for your home-crafted candles. Glasses, vases, bottles and bowls are all potential jars for ...

Pin-up girls are the glamorous models and women who take on sexy poses so that men can gawk at them.These pin-up girls first became popular during WWII when soldiers and sailors would hang them up in their lockers or next to their bunks. More recently, Pin Up Art has seen a revival through digital a

Every year in October people all around the world decorate for All Hallow's Eve, or Halloween. There are various ways to decorate, some people use cartoon adornments and some people go for the more realistic look. Being able to make your own wood coffin is a cheap alternative to purchasing one fro

Make cheap picture frames using unique items you can find at thrift stores, garage sales, or that you may have around the house. These simple ideas are great for one-of-a-kind display pieces or for gift giving. Consider people's interests and hobbies then make them a special picture fram

If your spices are getting out of control, a discreet spice drawer may be the organizational solution you need. Instead of storing your spices on a spice rack, where everyone can see them, or in a cabinet, where some are hidden, try creating a spice drawer. Spice drawers allow you to see all of your

Hog-tying a bull or calf is a spectacle of speed in the rodeo arena challenge of roping, but also a necessary skill on the ranch when livestock needs to be restrained during branding. The hog-tie immobilizes three of the animal's legs by tying them together with a half-hitch knot, commonly referred

Video Transcript I am going to show you how to make this fun bowler's hat for St. Patrick's Day or any other occasion for which you would need a bowler's hat. The first thing you're going to need is your newspaper base. It's done with one that has a deep bowl for the hat. Put it out on...

Face masks can be used during a theatrical performance, for a school presentation or to wear as part of your Halloween costume. You can make face masks out of many different types of materials, including clay or plastic. Plastic masks can be more durable than clay, and can be used again and again. Y

A macrame hammock chair involves quite a large amount of time and materials. When you invest the time, you can create a project that will last for years even outdoors. There are cords for both indoor and outdoor use and you should choose according to where you will hang your hammock chair. Practice

Part of the fun of attending a Halloween party or costume party is creating your own outfit. Not only is costume-making fun and easy to do, it will also save you a heap of money compared to renting something from a costume retailer. If you are a novice costume designer or you have little time, a pir

Before you try to refinish a mahogany surface, consider an important point. Like other hardwoods, mahogany has tight wood grains that cause it to absorb stain unevenly. Further complicating matters is the fact that mahogany is already very dark. If you attempt to stain mahogany, the finish will like

Keep your friends and family's heads warm with style and flair by learning the skill of knitting cable hats. A hand-crafted hat makes a personal, practical gift, and once you know how to do it, it doesn't take long to knit one. If you already know how to maneuver the knit and purl stitches, which

There are many types of Victorian hats. A simple Victorian hat for women is called a toque, a cap-like hat decorated with flowers and velvet ribbons. Of course, you could also add in other popular Victorian-styled decorations such as feathers and fake birds. Constructing the frame for the cap will b

Keep your sewing needle and thread in your sewing box with this handmade blanket. Fleece no-sew tie blankets require minimal skill and take less than a day to make. In fact, this project is simple enough for a child to help you complete it, and soft enough for a newborn infant to cuddle up in. Creat

Gel pens come in a wide variety of brilliant, rich colors, which make them particularly attractive for use in craft projects and illustration work. The ink is highly viscous and opaque, the pigments suspended in a water-based gel. The pigments include pastels and metallic, opalescent, and glittering