Introduction A lasting impression They grow so fast. Make a lasting memory by capturing your little ones handprint. Display it all year long or use it as a Christmas decoration like we did. Step 1 Gather your materials Step 2 Mix the dry ingredients In a large bowl, mix the flour and

Introduction Preparing these lovely little fire bombs is easy, and by using different colors of wax and adding essential oils, the pine cones are not only very useful, they also look great placed by the fireplace and smell amazing. Makes a great gift too. Step 1 Collect pineapples Gather p

Introduction From:Emily Fazio Emily Fazio, 2016 Did you get a handful of sea glass on a recent trip to the beach? If youre looking for a crafty way to display those treasures, consider a handmade decoration like this one that you can hang in your home and cherish forever. Step 1 Carefully

Introduction Time to heal This recipe is cold process, meaning it doesnt take long to put together, but it does need to cure for five to six weeks before its ready to use. Lye is used for a chemical reaction to saponify oils (turn them into soap) and must be handled carefully to prevent burning

Introduction With just a little prep, paint, and some new shelf supports, old floorboards have been turned into stylish storage. Step 1 Determine the layout Measure the area of ​​the shelves, find where the wall studs are, and measure three inches from there. Shelf supports should go to studs

melissa caughey Introduction Growing up, I had fond memories of creating and designing things for my room out of shrink wrap. I was excited to discover it again a few years ago while exploring my local craft store. My kids and I have had so much fun creating back to school name tags for kids back

Introduction Easy, colorful and fun Children will be very proud of their animal stencil paintings, so be sure to hang them around the house to show off and encourage their creativity. Step 1 Download template and cut shape Download one of our printable templates by clicking on the name to

Screen printing sounds like such a daunting project. Burning off screens, layer colors, and all the chemicals - a trip to the mall to buy a new shirt seems so much easier. However, once you try screen printing with pantyhose, you may not feel the same. Jennifer Ramos Suddenly, everyone on your g

Introduction Interested in learning how to make your own candles? The candle shape I chose to experiment with might surprise you. These flexible couplings can be found right in the plumbing aisle of a home improvement store, can be used repeatedly for your candle making projects, and are available

These little wheels are easy to make and can be used to decorate parties, weddings or showers. - rule - pencil - cutting wheel or scissors - Scrap paper - glue gun - toothpicks Cut the paper to the diameter you want the pinwheel to be. Use four to five leaves for a pinwheel. Stack the paper a

Introduction Traditional and charming Heres an easy way to add an exact color or pattern to your Christmas decorations. Weve provided a reindeer template, but you can find other holiday shapes and use any type of patterned fabric. Step 1 Rennai Hoefer, ten22 studio | Rennai Hoefer 2014 Gath

Step 1 Draw the wall Start by drawing the design on the wall, but dont sketch or apply plaster to a high-gloss finish. Step 2 Pipe the plaster mix onto the sketch Use any type of plaster, mixing just enough to work with a small area (1 to 2 square feet) at a time. The plaster dries very q

Introduction The same things that will melt ice on your front steps can also be used to keep your hands warm as you brave the elements. These handy pocket warmers take just a couple of minutes to put together, and for almost a penny a piece, they can quickly become a cold-weather habit. Step 1

Step 1 Picasa Gift topper Use paper flowers to add color and flair to gifts, clothing, and more! Step 2 Picasa Download Heart Paper Download and print heart paper, or use scrapbook paper. Use scissors to cut off the white edges of the paper and save for another step. Cut out a heart sha

Im kind of a pesto geek. I regularly make classic basil pesto, garlic pesto, and coriander pesto. Just before frost, Ive been known to go on a basil pesto frenzy, making over 30 cups of the stuff, which I carefully store in the freezer for winter feasts and holiday gifts. I even have a box in the pa

Introduction Photography by Buff Strickland, Buff Strickland Just pin it Let kids create cool magnetic clips to display their masterpieces and serve as little works of art on their own. Step 1 Gather tools and materials You will need:clothespins, air-dry clay, a rolling pin, clay cutters

Cathie Filian and Steve Piacenza break the mold with hardcore resin jewelry, lay out chic buckle ideas, and break a totally avant-garde t-shirt technique. These easy-to-make resin jewelry pieces use guitar picks to show off the hardcore fashion style. Materials and tools: EasyCast (resin and harde

Step 1 Choose your colors Arrange the papers across a flat, level surface until a cohesive, balanced color scheme takes shape. For a monochromatic approach, consider layering different shades and tints of the same color. For more of a multicolored effect, mix shades that have high contrast. TIP

Introduction Bouquet of roses Origami flowers are a great project for a craft party, Girl Scout meeting, bridal shower, or just because theyre fun and pretty to look at. Step 1 Print and cut templates Download the rose template then the leaf template. Print the templates and then cut out t

Step 1 Cutting template Download, print and cut banner panel template. Step 2 Trace template Trace the panel template onto the book page. Step 3 Cut book pages Use a paper cutter or scissors to cut book pages into triangles. Stage 4 Drill hole in the corner of the triangle