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Part of the enjoyment of making a dollhouse is finding or making miniatures to go inside of it to make the dollhouse seem as much like a real house as possible.

False smut, also known as graphiola leaf spot, is caused by a fungus that feeds on plant tissue. The fungus presents as small, rough black spots covering older leaves and stems.

Witch hazel is a member of the genus Hamamelis and offers two varieties: vernal (sometimes called Ozark) and common (also called American). Both varieties feature pleasant, yet spicy, fragranced blooms that open in January to February for vernals, or October through December in common witch hazel.

There are a lot of complicated kitchen skills you can aspire to, but napkin folding for glassware isn't necessarily among them. While there are complicated folds you can learn, this one is simple and impressive.

Add a customized monogram to the corner of a large blanket to give to a newlywed couple or add a new baby’s name to a baby blanket to give to a new mother at her baby shower. You can hand-embroider the letters onto the blanket with no special equipment for a personalized keepsake gift.

Artichokes can be dried to serve as decorations. The sturdy vegetables with a warm green hue can be stood in groups for a centerpiece, arranged around hurricane lamps with candles or hollowed out and fit with a candle to burn inside.

With a few easy costume pieces, you can dress up as the Greek goddess Artemis. In Greek mythology, Artemis is the goddess of a contradictory assortment of things, including wild animals, hunting, the wilderness, childbirth and protecting girls until they married.

Beetle costumes are a popular choice with kids who love bugs. Homemade and do-it-yourself varieties have the added benefit of allowing you to customize your costume to your desired type of beetle.

Tamarind, perhaps best known for its brown, edible seed pods, is native to Africa and widely grown in warm climates around the world. Growing your own tamarind tree has several advantages; for example, its wood makes tough, durable lumber and all parts of the tree may help treat digestive disorders and jaundice.

Start with a baggy T-shirt and a ruler, marker and scissors and you can create a DIY tube top with side ties in less than an hour. T-shirt fabric doesn't unravel, which means you can refashion a shirt without sewing and still achieve a cool finished look.