Too-big shirts often have the unflattering effect of eliminating the wearer's waist. There can be many reasons for this, such as a person with a large bust being forced to purchase shirts that fit in the bust but swallow up her naturally small waist.
Straw can be a charming decoration come autumn, perfect to spread on the floor for a Halloween party or other fall event. If you don't want the mess of real straw from a farm, make your own fake straw. You can use raffia, which is a type of plastic string found at most craft stores, to create the perfect autumn decor.
Homemade clay involves everyone in the household. The wonderful aroma of softened flour and vegetable oil creates a natural, moldable clay that can be made on a tight budget.
A wire bead maze is a popular doctor’s office or waiting room toy that many children wish they could have at home. Since some elaborate bead mazes cost $50 or more, as of this publication, it can be worth it to make your own.
A skeleton made of dry pasta pieces can be an eerie, but educational, project for kids. Using a piece of black construction paper, you can glue the pasta pieces down to make the different body parts. This is an ideal art or science craft around Halloween time.
Remake a tired, old button-down shirt into an off-the-shoulder peasant blouse, perfect for the warm summer days ahead.
Before fibers can be turned into yarn, they must be carded. Carding is similar to brushing the fur on an animal. If you already spin your own yarn, you may wish to go a step further in the process and card your own raw fibers. Carders can be purchased commercially, but you can make your own with very few materials.
If you're hosting a Cinco de Mayo or other Mexican-themed fiesta, decorate the party table with a themed centerpiece. Make the table centerpieces using bright, fiesta-inspired hues, such as red, green and yellow, along with traditional Mexican decor.
If your Husqvarna weed eater pull cord won't pull, don't despair. Husqvarna models can experience problems with their rope starters. The issue could be related to parts, a dirty engine or a broken rope.
Create custom floor coverings for your home using your favorite wool yarn to make luxurious shag rugs.