An afternoon tea or reception often includes finger sandwiches for guests to nibble without the aid of cutlery. These attractive tidbits, shaped in small triangles, squares, circles or fingers, add a touch of glamor to the event with their trimmed crusts and artistic arrangement on serving trays.
Make a wood carving of a turtle by creating all its distinctive features, such as the shell and its body parts. Choose a softwood for the project, especially if you are a beginner wood carver. Basswood or balsa wood are types of wood so soft that plastic knives can cut into them.
Whether you're building a new house, remodeling the outside of an old one or simply replacing a roof, the color combinations you select are ones you'll have to live with for a long time. While it may seem that a light gray house will look good with any roof color, some shades are more desirable than others.
Instead of an ordinary round wreath, make a heart-shaped wreath for a change. Hearts are a common motif in country decor and add a touch of warmth to any home. A natural wreath of heart twigs can dress up any room, yard or front door.
Creating a replica of the earth on a Styrofoam ball is a creative and interactive way for kids to learn about earth science and geography. By first coating the Styrofoam ball with an acrylic sealer, you will save a lot of time when applying coats of acrylic paint.
Keeping a potted Christmas tree alive entails providing it with just the right amount of water and displaying it indoors for a short period of time before transplanting it into a yard or garden.
If you’re a bird enthusiast, making your own bird caller is the perfect craft project for you. Callers can attract a variety of birds to your area. As a bird watcher, you'll enjoy the many species that will flock to you, and you'll be able to study their features and behaviors.
Making bricks out of mud is great fun for kids who love anything mud-related -- and what kid doesn't?.
Big, bright sunflowers are a dramatic primary focal flower in floral arrangements. Because of its size and color, flowers that accompany sunflowers in arrangements need to complement, not compete or overwhelm, the sunflower.
You don’t need an oven to harden polymer clay if you choose a clay that cures by air-drying. Check the package instructions, because polymer clay brands all have different curing temperatures.