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This beautiful heart shaped wooden candle holder, holding three taper candles, makes a great hand made Christmas gift with that personal touch. Also, if you know the color scheme of the person...
When my grandson had a 6th birthday coming up, I didn't have very much money for a present, so I brainstormed for a present to give him. I came up with a money tree, and it was a huge success. ...
We made a very workable bird feeder from a 2 liter soda bottle.
There’s something about Halloween. The cold chill in the air that sends shivers down my spine and creeps me out. The season motivates me to scare some trick-or-treaters. My yard becomes a...
A curtain rod in the window department of a home improvement store can cost as much as $50. Make one yourself for $10 or less.
Carving a sculpture is a great art form that many people wish they could try their hand at. Now you can do just that, inexpensively and have just as much fun doing it. This would be a great...
Make a simple rod puppet using styrofoam balls, dowels, papier mache, paint, fabric, and yarn. A fun craft for older children--and the possibilities for creative play are endless!
This is a great way to make customized, inexpensive curtain rods on the cheap. Some of the materials you need (spray paint, super glue) will last you enough to make rods for your entire house! ...
Metal jump rings are the little o-shaped connectors that can be used in jewelry and other homemade crafts. Some jewelry is designed entirely from these rings; other times beads, crystals, or...
Looking back for inspiration, early Nordic tribes relied on heavy cloth tents to protect themselves from the harshest winter weather. For enthusiasts of tribal outdoor living, the plans for...
Storage is at a premium for many of us. I don't have space left under my bed to store wrapping paper, nor do I have an entire area I can devote to wrapping packages. The geniuses at Better...
If you are looking to save costs by reducing your electric bill this coming summer, this will work. It is a homemade fan that with the aid of a breeze will cool your home. Can Easily be put up and...
For what ever your reason crafts, boutique hair bows, gifts. Having a Bow Maker comes in handy. This easy step by step article will guide you through the process of making your own for under $0.50!
Many people are living in smaller homes or the family has grown larger with Auntie or Grandma joining family to make the home seem smaller. At any rate the space seems smaller for those...
Decorative window scarfs put the finishing touches for interior Pizzazz. These are hung in many different ways to enhance the entire room' s decor. I'll share with you my splendid idea to hang a...
Space. It's what most homeowners want or need. Room dividers can make more space by creating temporary walls to separate areas of a bedroom, great room, or other larger spaces in the home. Room...
Summer is coming again soon and what better way to welcome your feathered friends than with a bird feeder? Recycle a one-liter plastic bottle into a backyard bird feeder that is fun to make and...
You can save money year round and sleep better by using black vinyl for window shades. They combat two principles of heat transfer by lessening heat loss through conduction in the winter and...
Like most hobbies, knitting can be very expensive. One easy way to make it more affordable is to make your own knitting needles. If you plan to teach children how to knit, it's also a great...
This article shows you how to make a bottle rocket designed for flying the greatest distance. (There will be no parachute on this rocket.) After completing this rocket, you'll have a good...
Yes, Margaret, you really can keep those slip covers in place. I can't remember where I learned this trick, but it works like a charm. Your friends will be amazed when they come over to visit, and...
Making a kite can be a really fun learning experience, and imagine the feeling you'll get when you see your own craft floating in mid air!
You can easily make a cheap see saw from scarp lumber you may have around the yard. If you don't have scrap lumber it's still cheaper to make your own see saw than to buy one. A freind of mine...
Burlap is so 90's. And plaid? Oh please! Today's scarecrows can be seen wearing shimmery satin, frilly lace, and to-die-for hats. Don't get stuck with the only scarecrow on the block that gets...
Whether you want to accent your style, or make the perfect gift for someone, this Solar Porch Decoration is sure to WOW! It if fun to make, and very rewarding. These are the perfect craft or gift...
Korker bows looks adorable on little girls from newborn and up. Cheerleaders of any age use them because they look like little pom poms. You can make them in any size and color. Read on to see...
Paper bead making began in the 1930's. Paper beads are easy to make and inexpensive to create. They make be made out of many different types of paper. Such as newspaper,old magazine...
Forearms are an often neglected area when it comes to lifting at the gym. By the time your done with all your major muscle groups you are ready to go home, but it is important to remember that...
At Christmas last year I made my first wall quilt and need a quick way to make a hanger to display it. A quick trip to my local craft department and I had all I needed. This is a simple style...
A primitive pip berry weeping willow tree can make a bold statement in any decor. It also becomes a wonderful conversation piece as you brag to guests how you handcrafted it yourself. As an added...
We've all had the problem of a screw getting pulled right out of a hole and stripping out the wood that should be holding it. Maybe the kids swung on a gate and pulled the hinge screws out or a...
Hummingbirds don't use conventional type bird houses, they much prefer their homes to be open. That is good for us bird watchers because it allows for an complete view as they come and go and...
Make a wire ribbon bow for packages in a very short time. Most of these materials you may already have at home to create these easy-to-make wire ribbon bows. Please read on for the simple...
Here is some fixer-upper tips I learned so that instead of drilling new holes, you can reuse the same ones. You can use the same technique over and over again!
This is a simple, pretty stand that will hold any kind of doll.
This article will give you the write stuff.
Also known as trichinopoly, this technique creates chain work that can be either lacy or dense, depending on the number of loops woven into in each round. The method is simple to learn, but takes...
Ear candles, or ear cones, are hollow tubes typically made from muslin and beeswax. They are used to soften and extract earwax and remove excess moisture from the ear canal. They also help to...
Spinning is a wonderful hobby. It is a great way to create wonderful yarns. Spinning is also a great way to reduce stress! Here are some simple instructions on building an inexpensive (3 for...
Here is a detailed step-by-step article that will show you one way to hang a rug. This is really very simple to do. The example I am using is a cowhide rug since I needed a place to keep this up...
Follow these easy steps to make cheap but attractive personalized wedding centerpieces. All you have to do is add time and computer word processing or graphics skills to items found at a local...
The front entry door of any house is generally the central point of focus. Whether you are painting your wood door for the first time or changing the original color, there are specific steps to...
Do you remember standing with your back against the wall, shoes off, and shoulders straight while your mom marked how tall you were with a pencil? It's fun to remember the marks on the wall, and...
These are simple (no sew) yet elegant curtains for a bedroom or living room. They puddle onto the floor and drape nicely at the window.
Go green Recycle. Great project for children in the winter with adult supervision. They can make one for all there friends and family they are so easy.
The Fourth of July is a great opportunity to show off your budding creative talents. Use your imagination with these ideas to help decorate your table for a festive Independence Day.
Think about that neat wooden train whistle you had as a kid. Your mom or dad probably bought it at some five-and-ten cent store. Bet you never realized how easy it is to make one yourself. Just...
Revolutionary War battles often hinged on the morale of the men doing the fighting. Fife and drum units were an integral part of the fighting man's arsenal, as important as their powder horns and...
Paul Gilbert is wild. He plays guitar like no one else. Literally. He even uses a cordless drill to play his guitar. For those of you who dream of sounding like this master, you can make your very...
You can grow birdhouse gourds in your garden or buy them at farmers markets in the fall they are a fun and creative way to have bird houses for your feathery friends.
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