Constructing and outdoor nativity scene is one of the most fun activities of the season. It brings the family together and doesn’t require exceptionally elaborated artistic qualities. To construct your outdoor nativity scene you need the following materials: • 7-10 wooden crates: Depending on the size you to make your nativity. Usually used for carrying ...
Have you ever been frustrated looking at your leather couch that your cat has scratched? This can be a frustrating problem for anyone that has a cat or even a child that is very capable of adding scratches on your leather couch. It doesn’t take much for a leather couch to be scratched. If your ...
Plain lampshades are inexpensive, but they’re also very ordinary, and they don’t add much vibrancy or color to a room. I have two plain paper lampshades with pottery-style bases in my living room, and I’ve been considering ways to decorate my plain paper lampshades to make them more decorative, unique, and appealing. I’ve discovered a ...
From pillars to beeswax, soy to tea lights, you can make your own homemade candles with signature fragrances, color, and decorative accents. Making homemade candles is easy with minimal preparation and materials required. Spend an afternoon getting used to the process, and you will quickly learn how simple it is! You can choose your favorite ...
Decorating dried gourds is a fun way to express your artistic or crafty side. Natural gourds come in all shapes and sizes, accept a variety of artistic media, and are fairly inexpensive to purchase. Here are some basics for what types of media work well when decorating dried gourds. Leather Dye. Leather dye is one ...
In the old days, shoe boxes were a box with a lid but nowadays, the lid is attached to the box itself and cannot be removed. These hinged-lid shoe boxes are perfect for making a nice keepsake box which is unique and easy. The box is perfect for holding photos, letters, documents and more. It’s ...
If you are in the Army or any other branch of the military, you should know the importance of your appearance. You will eventually have an in-ranks inspection, and you will be judged by how well your uniform looks and by the quality of the shine on your boots. I was in the Army National ...
People love their leather shoes for many reasons; they look great, and of course they can last forever, that is if you take care of them. Here are some great tips on how to clean your leather shoes to make sure they look as great as they did when you first bought them. Don’t Get ...
Father’s Day is quickly approaching and it’s never too early to get started on homemade gifts for Dad. These presents are always well accepted and there is not a father alive whose heart has not melted over a slightly cock-eyed clay pot or less that level tie hangar. It could be the most rickety item ...
Boys enjoy working on craft projects as much as girls, and craft projects are a fun part of cub scout meetings and being a cub scout. Crafts encourage imagination and creativity, and crafts made with natural supplies provided by mother nature are ideal for cub scouts. Searching for supplies such as pinecones, acorns, autumn leaves, ...