Suspenders were once worn by men in lieu of wearing a belt, but also as a fashion statement. You can make a pretend pair of suspenders that appear to hold up your pants. Your “fake” suspenders are made from items acquired at a crafts store. Household supplies are needed as well.
Everyone is familiar with a household iron, which is used to press clothes for the purpose of getting rid of wrinkles. However, even frequent users of this device may not know the technical name for the piece of metal that is pressed against the clothes. This is called the sole plate.
Summer is coming to an end and that means back to school. Make it fun with some of these colorful DIY erasers!
Glinda, the good witch of the North in "The Wizard of Oz," would be nothing without her magic wand to help her perform her magic. Although many magic wands are short like the Fairy Godmother in "Cinderella," Glinda's wand was floor length in the movie.
Slate tile is a natural stone tile that can take years of foot traffic but will eventually fade. Once it begins to fade, it looks lackluster and looses its natural shine. Routine deep cleaning may temporarily revive the natural shine but the slate tile will dull again after absorbing more use.
When you teach children about ancient Rome or Greece, you can make the lessons more exciting and stimulating my showing the kids how to create a topical craft that is related to the curriculum. For example, make an ancient scroll using a few basic materials that can be purchased at any arts and crafts supply store.
The popular Ikea Poäng chairs can be restyled and updated by re-covering the cushions with new fabrics of your choice. You can also repaint the frames with oil-based or latex paint.
Hosting a party with a red carpet affair theme is one way to make your party guests feel like true celebrities for at least one night.
Coral makes a lovely alternative to flowers for a decorative centerpiece, particularly if you are throwing a beach- or sea-themed party. A wide variety of colors and shapes of coral are available, so you can find something to suit any design scheme. However, genuine coral can be prohibitively expensive.
If you don’t like the color of your curtains, you don’t have to take them down and buy a different shade. Instead, dye the curtains at home in your washing machine. Dyeing curtains is an inexpensive way to give them a makeover.