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It is a pet peeve of mine whenever I see someone using their teeth as tools. Teeth are not built to rip open packages or cut into plastic ties. Keep your teeth from breaking, chipping or...
Ever wanted to print your own patches, tee shirts, or curtains? Well, this is the cheap and relatively easy way to do so!
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Save money! These are the best ways to be green, and easy on your pocketbook at the same time; Reduce the amount of materials you buy. Reuse those that you...
Have you ever been out backpacking, camping or fishing and wanted to have a hot meal but were in an area that prohibits open campfires? Have you ever just wondered how solar cookers...
Create your own sculpey statuette! No kiln required.
Recycle your old Christmas Cards into miniature houses, and decorate your Christmas tree or give as gifts. These Christmas ornaments are worth the time to make, and perfect for your next ornament...
Snowflakes glistening like diamonds is a beautiful sight, and so are handmade snowflake suncatchers. Here's how to make them.
Want to put something on that boring wall or is that shirt too plain? In this How To I'll show you how to create a stencil to jazz up your belongings.
Witches are a time-honored part of the Halloween tradition and continue to be the chosen costumes of many. The perfect way to compliment your costume and show off to your friends is to make witch...
This article will teach you how to make duct tape wrapping paper.
Painting a stencil design can liven up any room in your home. Add your own personal creative touch. Save money and make your own stencil. For big painting jobs using stenciling you can use any...
Creating your own candy wrappers allows you to customize a tasty gift, commemorate a special occasion with a personalized touch, advertise for your business, or even give a political campaign a...
Tinting your car windows can look like an easy job until you actually sit down and try to figure it out. But no worries with a helping hand anyone can do this task. So lets give it a go
The artist's palette has a flat surface, most commonly made from a lightweight wood, that can be used to mix the paints and pigments the artist will use during the painting process. It is designed...
From knights in armor to laser-blasting mutants to superheroes and super-villains, every child at some point has wanted his own action figure. Even more, children and some adults have wanted their...
When you store tools in a drawer, they can become disorganized. You can keep the tools in a drawer organized by adding a foam drawer liner to the drawer. A foam drawer liner holds tools in place...
Once upon a time, Rubylith was fused into the silk screen mesh with acetone, a messy and highly toxic process. No more. Instead, you can use it to make a transparency.
Whether you're moving into a new house or apartment or in the mood to brighten up your living space, lining your cabinets and drawers is a great way to refresh your house. You can either use a...
Crafters everywhere know that stenciling is a creative way to add a special touch to an everyday item like an apron or t-shirt. Sometimes, though, the perfect stencil isn't available. Solve that...
Display photos creatively by giving them dimension. Read on to learn how to create a 3-D photo display.
The X-ACTO brand of knives and blades have been used by professional and amateur craftsmen and artists since its invention in the early 1950s. The brand, which utilizes finely crafted steel blades...
Building a toy boat with your child provides bonding time and encourages imagination and creativity. It doesn't require much effort to make and provides fun in the bathtub or outdoors on the water...
Kirigami towers are complex yet simple architectural designs made out of a single sheet of paper without glue. Building a Kirigami tower is easier than you might think. Simply follow these steps.
Don't you ever want to cut something with perfect precision and with perfect craft? Well the best way to achieve this is to use an X-Acto knife. This simple how to will teach you how to hold the...
Windows that have been painted shut are a real pain, and can seem to be stuck permanently. While getting a window that has been painted shut to open once again isn't exactly the easiest of tasks,...
The average do-it-yourself person can easily make a wood veneer furniture patch and improve the beauty and value of a piece of wood furniture in a matter of a few minutes.The real trick to making...
Stamping is a lot of fun. It can keep kids busy for hours on a rainy afternoon. Stamps are pretty on when used in scrap-booking projects and on the back of envelopes or even in diaries or to...
Make a survival kit in a tin can to carry with you when you travel. The kit is designed to help you survive in the wilderness should you be stranded. Include items for gathering food, starting a...
Who doesn't love to sit down to a great pizza dinner with their favorite toppings?But what do you do with that cardboard pizza box, when the pizza's gone? Forget about the recycling center. It's...
Use X-acto knife to cut out picture frame. Learn tips for cutting out a personalized picture frame in this free home crafts video on making a great gift for friends and family.
Masks have been a part of human culture since prehistoric times. Shamans used them to contact the spirit world. Ancient Greece actors switched roles with the donning of a new mask. Today we don...
Making shadow puppets out of construction paper is a fun activity you can do with your children. As with drawing, the best way to create a realistic representation is through observation and by...
Aluminum siding used to be all the rage some 25 years ago, but now the more modern vinyl siding has followed in its footsteps. The foregoing not withstanding, aluminum siding is a singularly...
It's easy to make your own stencils for glass etching. Each stencil is for one-time-use, so make enough of them.Almost any type of glass can be etched, from drinking glasses to wine glasses to...
Collage making is a simple art form that appears complex. It can be used to send a message, collect things you enjoy from a place or to make a picture out of smaller pictures. Creating a collage...
Foam Board (more commonly called Foamcore) is used for a variety of art projects, from model building to mounting artwork. Just as it is used for art, there is an art to cutting foamcore...
Kids love to look at pictures of themselves. They also love to play with puzzles. Why not combine the two for some fun? Assembling a puzzle is a good mechanical exercise for the brain and the...
Making a foam model can be a way to make prototypes of products and buildings. Foam is light, portable and easy to work with, allowing you to basically make it into any shape you can imagine....
A secret bookcase is not a bookcase that no one knows about. It is actually a door that is disguised as a run-of-the-mill bookshelf. These doors can be used to hide rooms from intruders, or simply...
Coats of arms are part of the ancient heraldry tradition. A carved coat of arms adds a distinctive flair to a family room or mantelpiece. Carving a coat of arms is a painstaking labor of love...
There are several different ways to cut foam rubber. The method you choose will depend on the thickness of the foam rubber and the amount you need to cut. For small jobs, a simple X-Acto knife...
There are many shapes in sponges for crafting. It is hard to find one that has a nice palm tree shape. You can make your own shaped sponges with as little or as much detail as possible. The palm...
Every year to get into the holiday spirit, I like to do fun activities with my niece and nephew. Making these candles is like carving a small pumpkin. The small glow from the candles is warm and...
Leaf decorations on your walls can add a natural element to your surroundings. This can be particularly effective if you already incorporate many natural elements in your house decor. Making leaf...
Photo jewelry is not only fashionable and fun, but it's a trendy and unique way to wear and display photos of your loved ones. Until recently, photo jewelry was considered a specialty item, and...
Many craft projects use foam rubber, especially home decor projects. Foam rubber is versatile and very easy to work with. In addition, it is very easy to cut. Depending on the thickness of your...
Creating a chandelier out of CDs is an inexpensive way to add a personal touch to your home. The CDs and possibly the chandelier frame can be recycled material and possibly collected at no cost....
Engraving wood by sandblasting involves creating a stencil and then allowing the sand to eat away the wood unprotected by the stencil. This results in the protected portions of the wood appearing...
Miniature dollhouse furniture and accessories are popular among collectors and hobbyists alike. Not only are they fun to make, but they can yield high profits. Here's how to make them.
Customized candles are a beautiful gift that kids and adults can create. If you need a gift for someone in your life, a personalized candle is a wonderful way to say you care. Personalized candles...
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