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A snow crystal is a single crystal of ice. A snowflake consists of one or more snow crystals. Some snowflakes are made of hundreds of crystals that have collided, stuck together and have fallen to...

If you love to paint as I do, this is pretty much simple to paint. It comes out cute too. I made up my own pattern. As you can too.

The loofah or luffa plant produces long seed pods filled with a network of fibers that when dried are ideal for exfoliating. This fiber is commonly referred to as loofah. Sometimes used in flower...

The loofah is a cucumber-like plant that produces long seed pods filled with a network of fibers that, when dried, are great for exfoliating. Loofah is sometimes used in flower arrangements in...

Dry mounting is a process in which a picture or art is glued to a mounting board for display purposes. The technique uses an iron or heat press to bond the artwork to the mounting board.

Astilbe is a perennial shade plant that typically blooms during midsummer. The plant flowers in a variety of colors, including peach, purple, pink, red and white, and can grow as tall as five...

If you grow roses, or receive a beautiful bouquet of roses, and hate to see them die, here's a way to keep them forever. No, it's not the old "pressing them flat between pages of a book"...

Pregnancy is a special time. If you're looking to make a keepsake of this period in your life, a belly cast is an excellent way to capture the experience in 3D. You and your partner can make the...

A quick and easy, space saving, way to dry free standing lace (FSL) embroidery items.

Broken china is often discarded as useless. Yet pretty dishware and china pieces can be used as tesserae, or mosaic material, to create attractive new art. Tabletop mosaics are interesting and...

You can dry lupine flowers and preserve these vibrant blossoms indefinitely, without worry that they will decompose with time. These plants are ideal for preservation because they can be used in...

Dry erase boards (also called whiteboards) are great for professionals who don't like the dusty mess of squeaky chalkboards. Store-bought dry erase boards can be expensive, so why not make your...

Whether you're creating an old-fashioned letter for a film or play prop or just trying to give a personal letter an interesting, antique look, effectively aging modern paper in your own home...

When steamed or boiled, the artichoke makes an interesting and delicious appetizer, comprised of leaves and a tender heart. If left to mature on the plant, the artichoke's fruit will develop into...

Follow these easy steps so that you can get the effect of batik that you want without a lot of mess and headache in your craft room. This fabric can be used in so many fiber art projects that you...

Hibiscus flowers have bright and showy blooms with a tropical appearance. Whether you grow your own hibiscus in a flower garden or you purchase from a florist, you may want to experiment with...

For many years, fans of flowers, herbs and other garden delights have used drying as a means of enjoying these botanicals all season long. Garden items can be dried by hanging in the open air, by...

Not everyone can paint beautiful landscapes and accurate portraits. We look upon those who can with awe and admiration. There is one way that those of us not graced with outstanding artistic...

You might want to dry flowers and herbs for several reasons. You can crush the petals and make your own potpourri, or simply store the petals as a keepsake. A dried flower will retain its scent...

If you've got a flower that is special or important to you, you can keep it for years by intentionally drying it out. It can be difficult to preserve flowers this way---when they dry out in the...

Maps can be valuable visual tools when used in your presentations, whether for work or for school. Mounting them on an easel or white board is a good way to make them easily visible to your...

Dried fruit adds an earthy natural tone to dry or fresh flower arrangements and is the perfect finishing touch for seasonal wreaths. Dehydrating the fruit is the easiest way to remove the excess...

Those swirling marks visible in finished painted projects are also known as brush strokes. These are caused by painting with a paint brush and they can be minimized or prevented by choosing the...

Painting a mural on an aluminum sheet can be a rewarding experience, allowing you to embrace your creative side. Furthermore, once completed, your project will offer an opportunity to display your...

Keep the color and delicate beauty of nature alive in your home year-round by learning to dry and press flowers. Save pressed flowers in a scrapbook, shadow box or picture frame as a remembrance...

Plastic can be a difficult surface to paint because it does not allow conventional paint to adhere to its surface, causing a smudgy appearance and cracking. The best way to create a painted design...

Creating a gift or a keepsake that your children can pass on to their own kids is as easy as making your own puzzle. Imagine a puzzle made from your favorite photo. Create large pieces for...

One of the easiest ways to create unique home décor items is to form shapes from green grapevines. Grapevines must be pruned each fall anyway, and you can employ the cuttings in wreaths and...

You can make several types of purple martin bird houses. Native Americans have been making purple martin houses out of gourds for centuries and birds love them. Purchase or grow a hard-shelled...

Early American floor cloths were painted canvas cloths designed to cover wooden floors. Laid out on wooden planks, these cloths both protect the wood and provide a decorative element to bring a...

Creating a gift with a flower can be done in a number of ways. Flowers can be attached to frames, wood boxes or plastic trinkets. They can also be given in containers. The flowers can be part of...

Dry erase boards are a convenient tool for messages and reminders. The surface of a dry-erase board is slick and resists staining from the ink of dry erase markers, which allows the ink to be...

Creating incense from scratch is not an easy task, but is a great way to avoid many commercial chemicals and synthetic scents that are cheap and easy to mass-produce. Some may even try to use...

You don't have to be a precious metalsmith or work in a mint to create your own custom coins and medallions with real silver or gold. Using metal clay, a home crafting product designed for making...

Plaster of Paris is one of three types of plaster. The other two are lime plaster, made from calcium hydroxide and sand, and cement plaster, a combination of plaster, sand, Portland cement and...

Decorating clay pots is the perfect activity to do with children, or even in a classroom. Decorate tiny pots to look like bells and create Christmas tree ornaments out of them, or personalize...

Mickey Mouse ear hats are cute, but can be so expensive to buy at Disney Land or a Disney store. However, you can make your own pair that is just as cute.

Assembling, painting and hanging a birdhouse can be a fun-filled activity for parents and children. There are quite a few ways to make birdhouses, and an infinite number of ways for children to...

Air dry clay is a type of modeling clay you can use to make dolls, plaques, jewelry or anything else you might typically make with kiln-fired or baked clay. There are several different brands of...

Whether you want to dry out your gourds for decoration purposes or craft purposes, the process is actually quite simple. Large gourds are often more difficult to preserve, usually because they...

Glass is a great material for creating fun and practical crafts. Whether it is obtained from picture frames, windows, wine bottles or glass jars, there are dozens of neat uses for your leftover...

Do you need a crazy hat that wiggles? For giggles, of coarse you do. You will learn to make a hat that will be the envy of all your friends. You can make any theme hat with these steps.

Oil paint is a richly textured medium. The slow-drying paint gives the artist time to manipulate and continuously work it until the desired effect is achieved.

Bottle caps may seem easy to just toss in the recycling bin, or too small to have any use. Think again. You can use them for fast, simple, cute crafts that are easy enough for children to help make.

Making a corncob pipe is a project that can end up being useful for a long time. There are several steps in the process, and failing to carry any segment of the process properly can result in a...

Creating your own fog machine can add a nice effect to your Halloween party or event. Depending on how much fog you are looking to produce, you will need to adjust your measurements of...

Milkweed pods are available from craft stores or collected in the woods during early fall, are the perfect base for a number of holiday ornaments. The pear shape lends itself well to creating...

Make a homemade puzzle for a personalized gift. Howcast.com has a great video tutorial. Draw as many pieces as desired, but keep the skill level of the receiver in mind. Thinner cardboard tends to...

Whether you want to show your support for your local sports teams, or you're throwing a fundraiser, there are times when you'll want to make your own glitter signs. With just a few supplies and...

If you are planning a big shindig for Halloween or just want to dress up your house for the little ghouls and goblins who will be knocking on your door and asking for a trick or a treat, get...