Stuffed animals make excellent inanimate companions, especially for small children. One common way of claiming ownership over a small, fluffy friend is having initials embroidered into the fabric of the animal.
The art of applying paint to the face and body has been practiced for thousands of years. It’s been used to creatively express many different sentiments, desires and intentions of those wearing it. Children enjoy having their faces painted at parties and community events.
Stainless steel is a metal alloy that is used for cookware and appliances because it is durable, rust-resistant and not prone to discoloration under normal wear. However, when stainless steel is used in high heat settings, a rainbow discoloration can appear on the pan.
Diamond Brite is a brand of plaster that some pool owners use to cover their gunite pools. Over time however, Diamond Brite plaster will become stained from the chemicals used in your pool. These stains can be removed by acid-washing your pool after the water is drained from it.
While a crack in polyurethane wood flooring is unsightly, it's better than a crack in the wood flooring beneath it. A crack in wood flooring is a more serious, fundamental problem, whereas a crack in the finish is superficial.
Learn how to slip stitch or single crochet knitted squares together, plus the advantages for each method of joining.
A pitchfork can make or break a devil costume. You can make a simple devil pitchfork from cardboard and foam or use an old broom, paper towel rolls, foam and spray paint in your choice of color.
When looking for a gift for a baby shower, homemade gifts offer choices that step away from the traditional gifts. Washcloth ducks are both attractive and functional. The body of the duck allows you to place a real or plastic ice cube in it, letting you soothe boo-boos without freezing your fingers on the ice.
Disposable Styrofoam packaging materials, take-out containers and cups take up considerable space in landfills and never break down. While Earth-friendly alternatives are readily available, it is difficult to completely avoid Styrofoam products entirely.
Celebrate the Mexican Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead festival, all year long with a clay sugar skull. According to Christian Clarke Cásarez of The University of Texas at Austin, sugar skulls are one of the crafts used to venerate dead relatives and ancestors for the holiday during November 1 to 2.