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Make earrings out of buttons for a unique look. Beaded earrings are fine. but add some buttons to those earrings and you'll make some special earrings. Whether you pick through Grandma's...
A Windsor Knot, or Full Windsor, is a wide triangular knot produced when tying a necktie. Erroneously named after the Duke of Windsor, this knot is quite common, and is usually worn for formal...
How many times have you wished you could make something? Well even if you are not a crafter or jeweler, you can make a pair of earrings in 60 seconds or less. It doesn't require special skills....
Most people have a general idea of what kind of weather to expect based on local TV and radio forecasts or by looking at the weather corner on their computer's home page. When a storm is actually...
I love to reuse objects around the house instead of just throwing them away. I was going through some CD's one day and realized how obsolete they were becoming because of ITunes, Limewire, and...
Making jewelry is such a fun activity and once you learn how to make earrings with beads, you'll be hooked. You will also be able to use the same techniques used to make earrings to make...
I love making my own Jewelry whenever possible. Swarovski crytals are my favorites. Necklaces, earrings and bracelets can be made easily and inexpensively. The initial setup might cost you some...
This is the number one boating knot every boater should know. The bowline knot has many uses such as fastening a mooring line to a post or fastening a halyard to a jib or mainsail. It creates a...
There are a lot of things I have a difficult time throwing away because I know they have potential uses. Bottle caps are a great example; they are colorful and fun! One of my favorite things...
These fun and easy-to-make Wish Bracelets "hold" your wish until they eventually break away and send your wish to Heaven. This is a fun craft item for teens and a great rainy-day...
I think all of us could cuss every time we wind up our extension cord and than go to use it later and it is all tied up in knots. Here is a simple way to coil it so it remains tangle free without...
Around the holidays and birthdays my family always receive many greeting cards. Some of them are really nice, and I wanted to find a way to recycle them. When my kids need a bookmark I give them...
When you get that bill, do you just want to scream and throw your phone at the wall? Are you nervous about studies pointing to a link between cell phones and cancer? Well, get rid of it. You...
St. Louis is an old city with lots of charm, enthusiastic sports fans, a laid-back atmosphere and lots of free activities, from the zoo to the art museum. If you are planning a trip to St. Louis...
A friendship bracelet has a knot as a symbol of a friendship that can't be broken. Let your friends know how special they are with a hand-tied friendship bracelet. Use a mix of yours and your...
Collars can be dangerous for pets and can pinch an animal’s esophagus while out for a walk. This can ultimately lead to a bent esophagus or a completely collapsed one. The safety of your pet may...
If you have ever twisted an ankle or gotten a light sprain; had it hurt for weeks afterward (or never be the same again), you most likely didn't do these five simple exercises.
If you have a frame that isn't already wired or can't be hung, this is an easy way to get it on the wall. You only need one thing to do this: wire, which can be bought almost anywhere. The wire...
If you've mastered the Internet, it's safe to assume that you've mastered your shoe-tying skills. But here's how to explain the task to your kids.
Casting on is the first step of any knitting project. It is the process by which you place the first row of stitches on the knitting needle. The double cast-on described here is one of the...
Some people find these pests to be, well, more of a pest than others do. They are more attracted to certain people for some strange reason. Use this simple trick to help repel mosquitos without...
Making Homemade Earring is an inexpensive way to keep trendy styles and have a lot of variety of color and types of beads.
It's not difficult to learn how to embroider. With just a little practice you can embroider stitches on garments, pillowcases, throw pillows. Create your own one-of-a-kind designs or find free...
Learn how to make a wreath bow with these 5 easy steps. Making a nice bow for your wreath will add new life to an old wreath, or help make a new wreath match your home decor. You can also...
This article will teach you how easy it is to create a pretty pair of dangling earrings. Create earrings in any color desired!
So you want to rock climb? Your best bet is to start with what is called, "Top-roping." In this set up you must be able to start at the top of the wall you want to climb, or have a more...
Do you have a big craft show coming up and need to make many earrings at once? Maybe you're making the wedding jewelry for a friend and you need to make earrings for the bridesmaids. There are...
Looking for an easy craft for your scout troop or a way to amuse the kids on a rainy day? This how to will teach you a couple of methods to make a yarn necklace.
A Chinese Ball Button, often called a Chinese Knot, is a useful knot to know. It is often used as a button itself, or as the stopper for a button with a single large hole in the middle (like a...
Ever seen people on the beach, or coming back from vacation with beautiful shark teeth necklaces. You can make your own in just a few minute following these easy steps. For 1/4 of the price that...
Do your sneakers or shoes ALWAYS come untied?! Does it usually happen when you have your hands full and are carrying something heavy while walking up the stairs? Use this technique on your...
This article contains and easy way to tie a tie. Below are a few steps in making the process of creating a tie much easier. The more you practice the better it will look.
So many shy away from knitting because they don't understand just how simple the first stitch of knitting is. The first stitch is called the slipknot. Read on to see just how easy knitting can be.
Your rushing and trying to hurry up getting dress and you need to wear a tie! Quickly tie your tie using the the half windsor knot tie! Don't know how? Ok I will now guide you with several easy...
I was facing the tooth hanging by a mere thread saga last night with my 5 1/2 year old daughter. She was out-of-sorts because she was having a hard time talking and eating with this front baby...
Tying a bowtie is a little more difficult but definitely not impossible! Just takes a little bit of effort and practice! These steps will show you how to get started on creating your bowtie. They...
Save the environment by recycling! Use old plastic bags to create clever and usable doormats, rugs, placemats and more! Learn the basics and create your own designs. No need for a loom!
If you're like me, you love jewelry. I don't love the prices, however. Turns out, it is actually quite easy to make your own stylish beaded earrings for as little as a couple of bucks!
"Amigurumi" means "knitted (or crocheted) doll" in Japanese. They are simply tiny, cute stuffed toys made from scraps of leftover yarn, a little polyfil stuffing, and any...
Simple step-by-step instructions on how to make a ribbon Boutique Hair Bow.
Skin tags are annoying to have but they do not pose any real medical problems. It's a vanity issue to wish them removed, therefor, medical insurance will not cover them (unless large ones are...
As a runner I have always had problems with my shoelaces becoming untied during a run. I finally learned how to tie a proper knot, a reef knot, that will keep your shoelaces tied on those long runs.
The for loop is one of the most important constructs in programming. Learn the basics of this easy to use, but powerful tool.
Wearing a rosary bracelet means never being without your rosary. But these bracelets can be expensive to buy. Making a wire wrap Rosary bracelet yourself is the same difference as making a wire...
You need to catch your horse but he has become halter wise and doesn't want to come in when you call him. But if you do not have his halter he lets you approach him and pet him... So how do...
When I look at a wreath, I always look at the bow. The bow makes or breaks the wreath! If your wreath bow has been smashed, sat on or maybe you just don't like the bow that came with the wreath...
Hands down, the best weather radar and forecast provider is through the National Weather Service. Their site offers FREE local weather for every city and region in the nation, and provides a...
Knitting is a fun and relaxing hobby that can become profitable if you want to be. You can make scarfs, hats, mittens, bags, even dolls, all with yarn. There are many types of knitting needles,...
The half Windsor knot makes for a nice, wide, straight knot that is an attractive look for any occasion. It's a little more complex than the typical four-in-hand, but allows for a straighter knot...
Long before tweezers and wax women used cotton thread to remove unwanted facial hair simply using the ancient threading technique. I am still practicing this technique myself and am determined to...
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