Articles for category: Crafts & Hobbies

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Vintage Cast Iron Trivet Clock

Vintage Cast Iron Trivets seem to be the latest rage in all of the home décor stores. I come across reproduction Vintage Cast Iron Trivets at Crate and Barrel, William Sonoma, and Pottery Barn all of the time. This easy to make Vintage Cast Iron Trivet clock is a great way to add a little ...

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Review: Gator Glue – an Alternative to Super Glue

We’re all familiar with super glue. It’s strong and reliable, and most hobbyists and model makers either swear by it or swear at it, depending on whether they have successfully managed to glue their parts together, or glued them to the table or some other place they weren’t supposed to be. And if you do ...

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Yarn Pom Pom Crafts for Kids

Pom poms are fun, and kids love making things from the small, fluffy balls. You can make pom poms out of yarn, and the craft is simple enough for kids to make on their own. Let the kids turn the pom poms into anything they can imagine. For example, you can turn them into the ...

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Basic Tools Used for Wood Carving

With the current technology and machinery being used to create and duplicate wood carvings, the art of wood carving is more and more becoming a hobby. While there still are professional carvers it is getting to be tougher to make a living strictly from carving or sculpting wood. So with this in mind speaking to ...

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Shabby Chic Bookcases

Creating Shabby Chic Bookcases is an easy project that can be accomplished in one weekend. To start this Shabby Chic Bookcase Paint Technique project you will need to spend at least one weekend, but maybe a little more time. Any real wood or cheap plain fake wood Bookcases are perfect for this Shabby Chic Paint ...

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How to Make Swirled Beads from Polymer Clay

You can make many different kinds of beads from polymer clay, but the ones with colorful swirled designs can be really eye-catching as well as unique. Here are basic instructions for making these beads, as well as a few tips for making them even more special. The Clay You can use just about any kind ...

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How to Buy Binoculars for Bird Watching

Many people are put off birding by the difficulty of seeing birds well. It’s usually due to two factors: lack of practice (which is easily put right) and poor binoculars (which is avoidable, if you know how). Here’s how to spend your money wisely and well. 1. Work out the most you can afford to ...

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Shabby Chic Office Desk Chairs DIY Project

Shabby chic office chairs are the perfect addition to any home office. If you love vintage home décor, beach home décor, or shabby chic home décor, then you will love this office desk chair remodel project. Shabby chic paint treatments are a super easy and affordable way to update those Office Chairs. Creating Shabby Chic ...