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Making laminated book marks is so much fun. I find it to be relaxing and it makes you feel so creative. I love to put bible verses on one side and butterflies or flowers on the other side....
People are beginning to replace the standard plastic bag with earth-friendly canvas totes. It can be a very inexpensive way to help the environment. Carry several in your car so that you are...
Dying Easter eggs is a fun activity that many people enjoy. However, using the same dye kits year after year can get tedious. Follow these steps to spice up your holiday and make people marvel...
The idea behind this is to use as much stuff from your own home to make a masterpiece to display on your walls. Those missing buttons or beads you've collected and now can actually use. Another...
Pumpkin Painting is a fun activity the whole family can enjoy and profit from. You can make hundreds of dollars painting pumpkins. Here are step by step directions on how you can make money...
Are you at a loss for ideas on how to decorate those windows for Christmas or you could just not have the extra money? A great Step by Step provided for a window display that is inexpensive and...
Learning how to turn a old box spring into your garden box. A garden box spring will provide spacing and organization of your planting arrangements in a semi raise bed. It can also be painted and...
Stenciled walls can add just the right amount of change to room décor with minimal expense. Rather than purchasing pre-made stencils, use your own design to make wall stencils by following...
Ever wanted to design your own t-shirt but didn't want to have to pay for screen printing or all of the hassle of dealing with a store rep? I'll show you how you can use some home and office...
With the holidays coming, are you looking at your kitchen and bath and thinking they look just a little boring? There's really nothing wrong with these rooms, but they could just use a little wow...
Recycle old or odd plain dishes into monogram art. Turn old dull into glazed plates emblazoned with initials art personalize by you.
If you ever wanted a splash of warmth and cheery colors for your bedroom, try decorating in French country style.
In a digital age, the immediate access to equipment for taking pictures surrounds us daily. Cellular phones are outfitted with cameras. Digital cameras fit in the palm of a hand. People are...
Teens and tweens want rooms that really reflect their personality. And parents want design ideas that won't break the bank! Here is a fabulous way for you and your kids to add a totally unique...
Stenciling adds a homey touch to walls, furniture or paper art such as greeting cards. Make and collect a variety of stencils to use for kids' art projects or home decorating. Be creative and...
Setting up your own airbrush temporary tattoo business is a low cost investment that will pay for itself within the first couple of events that you do. After that the profit margins are around 90%...
Making your own unique wall clock is an inexpensive project. All you need are some tools you may already have around the house plus items to make your clock work that you can buy from a craft or...
A great way to personalize your space is with art, and what better way to bring an inexpensive accent into your room than to make it yourself!
Everyone knows potatoes are good to eat, but did you know they also make good stencils? After a bit of carving, you can make your own greeting cards and other art.
How to gather and use the supplies needed in quilting design, including machines, stencils, patterns and fabric; get expert tips and advice on making a quilt in this free instructional video.
You can add some personal touches to your walls, countertops, and backsplashes by painting your own ceramic tiles. Paint your own ceramic tiles to act as accent tiles to break up the patterns or...
Let's face it...babies are gorgeous. You could wrap them in rags and they'd still make it look good. But for those more 'fashion conscious' little ones, you might want to add a little something...
Tuscan style stencils are used to enhance and compliment Tuscan style decorating. Tuscan motifs can be used as borders, such as grape vines, or a focal point with mural stencils. Stenciled motifs...
What's a grandmother to do when her grandson is 1600 miles away? What if he doesn't remember you the next time you get together? Here's how to stay in touch with your grandchild when you can't...
Kids love having anything that they know is theirs and was made just for them. Making these simple personalized Tote Bags will give them a bag that can be used for all kinds of things and give...
Does your child love Nemo? You can create the perfect Finding Nemo kid's with paint, stencils and wall decals. It's easy and it's fun.
Being the creative person behind many family events and pet rescue fund raising events, I had to create many banners and signs. Especially with the fund raising, the problem I came across is...
Most of us enjoy decorating for the holidays. There is just something fun about turning our ordinary houses into a beautiful Christmas wonderland that somehow makes the holiday brighter and more...
Free-form stenciling is a stenciling method using overlaps and grouping to create free-flowing designs that are uninhibited by straight-border repetition.
There is nothing more satisfying in life than taking on the task of book making. The opportunity to create a book with your own designs and likeness makes this experience a lesson in...
Gives suggestions on what decorations to put throughout your home that suggest a primative country theme.
Carving pumpkins for Halloween can be a fun activity for all age groups. If you're looking for inspiration or help creating a design, pumpkin stencils are a great tool to use. Many places that...
Forget the plastic pumpkin, how about a personalized loot bag that your kids make themselves?
Children love to draw on walls! But most parents would rather not have permanent marker all over their wallpaper. So why not use chalkboard paint to create a fun surface that your children can use...
Create your own free baby shower invitations from printable templates can be an easy way to add a personal touch to your shower.
Making 3-D sculptured stencil designs.
You can use a very low tack spray glue to hold your stencil in place, a repositional photo spray glue. Learn how to make and use airbrush stencils in this free hobby video.
To make a spray paint stencil, choose either thick cardboard or a thinner stiff material, and cut out a shape using a razor blade or Exacto knife. Cut out a stencil that can be used more than...
Do you love to quilt? Do you have a lot of quilting patterns? Using quilting stencils is one of the easiest ways to transfer patterns to your quilting projects. Quilting stencils are similar to...
This technique allows you to reproduce a design or pattern accurately over a surface as many times as you like. Stencils can be made up of a single sheet or a number of superimposed layers.
You've just had a long flight and you're standing at the carousel waiting for your bag. Here they come - which one is mine. You think to yourself for the nth time - "I wish I had done...
It's great to give artwork to new parents as a way to celebrate a new arrival. It's best to try to first find out what the theme for the bedroom is and if there is existing artwork or murals for...
Learn about how to use stencils to color your dog's fur in this free video clip.
Making free printable bubble letters is a fun and easy way to create a personal touch to any decor.
An arts and crafts expert teaches you how to decorate note cards, including tips and tricks, in this free arts and crafts video.
If you're sick of looking at plain painted walls, here's a way to paint, and by using stencils, mimic the look of molding.
Stenciling is a very old technique and comes in many design forms. Stencils come in precut designs, some very simple and others more complex. The same technique is used for all types of...
Ready to carve your pumpkin but don't know where to start? Search no further, here are some simple steps and tips to having the perfect pumpkin on your stoop.
Would you like a frugal holiday with lovely handmade gifts that are also “green”? If so, try DIY Christmas ornaments, garland, and holiday decorations that reuse CDs and DVDs. It’s quick and...
In an Emergency you need to have your home easily identifiable. All too often responding to a residence becomes difficult when there is nothing to identify your home from the outside. Help...