How many mouse pads have you gone through in your computer life? One or two? Many, many? Even if you’re still using the only mouse pad you’ve ever owned you may be interested in a fun project for kids that uses mouse pads to create easy wind chimes that never break. The craft is so ...
A trellis is in the simplest of terms a fence to support climbing, vine plants or any plant that needs a little support. Trellises consist of some sort of support such as posts and a system of horizontal joints of any material creating a support for the plant. They differ from an arbor in the ...
Thinking you can do a small upholstery job at home yourself? Well, you can. If, that is, you have the right materials, machine and know-how. You don’t have to be a real upholsterer to get the job done, though. Just follow a few tips and you’ll be proud of the finished furniture. Cutting and sewing ...
When I was a kid, we had a toy called clackers. My younger brother had a smaller set and I had a larger set. They were made of clear, hard plastic balls with string and a round plastic ring to hold them with. If we smacked ourselves with them while trying to make them click ...
What girl doesn’t like to create? Purchasing kits for a girl to design accessories can be expensive and heeds very few, cheap-looking crafts at a big price. Make the kit yourself and she’ll be quite impressed and have loads of fun. The size of the kit is up to you and you’ll first have to ...
Have you ever seen those beautiful beaded lampshades that have sparkly patterns and intricate beadwork? Ever seen the prices on them? Whoa! Maybe you’ve seen a video or article about how to make them? It’s easier to take another college course! You don’t have to have years of beading experience, and hours of idle time, ...
Are you looking for a craft project to complete on a cold, winter afternoon? If so, you may want to think about creating a hanging garden cherub. In my experience, it’s a great way to chase away cabin fever and get your home partially dressed up for spring. The cherubs are also fairly easy to ...
Beaded curtains are gorgeous but not cheap when you purchase them. If you make one yourself you can look forward to endless hours of beading only to find yourself with just two or three strands completed. There are some unusual supplies, though, which you can use to make your beaded curtain, and by using these, ...
