Hotels and churches often are chosen as locations for wedding receptions, but these places also charge more than some want to pay. Consider instead a local school basketball court -- a large venue that may come at a lower price. A basketball court also provides obstacles, such as the baskets themselves.
Looking for the perfect wedding centerpiece but don't want to spend your entire budget? Grab a few candles and create these floating candle centerpieces.
Restoring a Barbie's synthetic hair to its original blonde color is a creative way to maintain the beauty of your doll. An aged Barbie doll, for example, may have a head of hair that is faded and has lost its luster. Bleaching the Barbie doll's hair is a quick fix to regenerating a bright blond look.
Metal roofing is available in multiple colors and configurations and provides protection from the elements to homeowners. Additionally, the properties of metal insulate less than other types of roofing, such as composite and wood shingles.
In crochet, a cluster stitch is a group of stitches that form a triangle shape. You work the cluster across a group of stitches and join them together. The shape looks similar to a shell or triangle and may be used in various projects such as a sweater or afghan. The cluster provides texture to a project.
The use of lacquer on wood is a common practice to give the wood a shiny finish. Many times, lacquer is used on wood flooring, musical instruments and other woodworking projects. The coating gives the wood a clear finish without harming the look of the natural wood.
With flannel sheets, pilling is nearly inevitable, but it doesn't have to ruin them. Keeping flannel soft is about minimizing pilling, which requires washing and drying the fabric as gently as possible.
Stuffed toys are a favorite plaything for children. Even for adults, a stuffed plush object can be a comforting reminder of childhood. To create your own knitted toy, such as a wolf, choose a wool with a fuzzy texture to imitate realistic fur.
Whether you are planning a kid’s party, a family celebration or a wedding reception, simple chair decorations can perk up your party table. Simple covers can be sewn together using inexpensive fabric, or you can purchase pillowcases or T-shirts to embellish for a quick and easy decorating idea.
A papier-mache mushroom is lightweight. Customize it to your preferred size and colors. This colorful prop is fun and easy to make at home.