If you are learning to send Morse Code, you should begin by learning to send with a straight key. Although modern methods of sending Morse Code, including iambic keyers, allow you to send much faster, a straight key allows you to practice the rhythm and timing of Morse Code. This is an important step in ...
My mother was near to hyper when it came to her hobbies. She wouldn’t exactly drift from hobby to hobby, but had a collection of them that she would focus on in spurts as the mood hit her. Sometimes we were busy tracking down family tombstones, sometimes attending musical concerts, sometimes visiting greenhouses specializing in ...
It’s not easy finding matching pierced earrings after they’ve been placed in a jewelry box or drawer. Sorting through a hodgepodge of earrings in an effort to locate just the right pair is time-consuming and frustrating, especially when you can’t find a particular pair. Make finding the right pair easy by creating a one-of-a-kind framed ...
Ever wanted to see yourself as a cartoon character but you are terrible at drawing? There is no need to waste your time and money on art classes and drawing lessons anymore because with just a few clicks of your mouse, you can become a work of art in a matter of minutes! For this ...
Step 1. Start With a Broom Stick Use a straw broom for the head and the main body. Lay a three foot piece of thin wood- one or two inches thick- horizontally across the stick, about eight inches below the bottom of the straw. Step 2. Connect the Upper Body Pieces Use a short length ...
Digging through my wood pile, I found some weathered wood scraps that were perfect for rustic signs. I chose one board to experiment on and am quite pleased with the finished product. I used a reverse stenciling technique for this project with letters I cut out using my Cricut Expression. The size of the board ...
Sewing is one of those skills my mom felt obligated to teach me as a child. At that time, I wasn’t interested in pursuing the craft. Flash forward a few (okay, more than a few) years later and I am hooked on sewing. When I started sewing again it wasn’t like riding a bike. I ...
Because wood turners make use of thick pieces of lumber, often acquired ourselves in log form, we are often faced with wood that is still high in moisture content, if not soaking wet. This poses quite a problem if the goal is to end up with a clean wood turning project free of cracks and ...
Sand painting is a staple of Southwestern culture and crafts. Traditionally, in Navajo culture, sand painting is a living creation performed by a medicine man and has a healing, spiritual connection. The sacred, symbolic images of Southwestern sand paintings are symmetrical, representative of the balance and harmony a sick person needs to achieve. Once the ...
Looking for a unique and homemade gift for someone special in your life? This engraved wooden Canister Set is an elegant, stylish, and extremely useful gift that anyone can make. You can also engrave these wooden Canister Sets for a bridal shower, wedding present, birthday gift or even as a Mother’s Day gift. You should ...
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