Step 1 Collect Materials Candle making is a much loved craft. You can use them in your own home or make giveaway favors for an event. I prepared for this project by gathering a few items:braided wick string, wick tabs, five pounds of unscented soy candle wax (soy burns longer than paraffin), an

Debbie Wolfe Introduction How to customize an accessory? Curtains are made to trim a window. Sure you can add fun patterns or different fabric textures and even unique curtain rods to add a personal touch to your windows. However, the ultimate accessory for a curtain is tiebacks. This is an easy

Introduction Welcome spring breezes with these fun little wind chimes made from terracotta pots. Children will love painting the flowers and ringing the bells. You can also try using a real plant instead of fake flowers! Choose small, drought-tolerant plants like succulents and use potting soil th

Introduction Ellen Foord Collect the ingredients Bake a white cake with any recipe or box mix. Let cool completely. Gather colored icing in each color of the rainbow (available in the baking aisle of the grocery store), white icing, a four-leaf clover paper template, and golden sanding sugar.

Introduction Jess Abbott Sofa accessories Using t-shirts on pillows is a quick and easy sewing project that anyone with beginner sewing skills can handle. This tutorial works best with knit t-shirt fabric (fabric that has a bit of stretch). Step 1 Cut the two back pieces Based on t

Tie-dyed clothes never seem to go out of style. Arriving on the scene in the sixties, it seems that we can never get enough of these colorful designs. Over the years, tie-dyed items have come a long way from the traditional t-shirt. I have seen many tie-dyed items such as tote bags, scarves, bedding

Step 1 Cut the sheet protector Cut a circle from the backing sheet approximately 1-2 larger than the hole in the cardboard roll. Attach the plastic to the end of the roll with a rubber band. You can help the plastic fit around the roll by making small cuts around the plastic. Repeat with the se

Jennifer perkins She learns how to create mini fairy garden-style Easter decorations with papier-mâché eggs, mini Easter figurines, and a bottle of glitter. Jennifer perkins Supplies: papier mache eggs Cutter paint Glue for making crafts glow silicone gun egg cups Easter figurines various deco

Introduction Tropical orchids can be expensive; Heres a handmade option for those who love these flowers but dont want to spend all that money. Step 1 Print and Cut Print the orchid petals in PDF on the main color of the paper, the center of the orchid on the second color paper, and the lea

The ingredients 1 cup of wholemeal flour 1 6-ounce can tuna in oil (do not drain) 1 tablespoon of oil 1 egg Preparation 1. Mix all ingredients in a mixing bowl, adding a little water if the dough is too stiff. 2. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough 1/4-inch thick. 3. Cut into shapes wi

Step 1 Add sisal rope to crown shape Unroll the spool of sisal rope and wrap it evenly around the wreath shape. After two strings of rope are wrapped tightly around each other, secure the sisal rope to the wreath shape with hot glue. Repeat this process until the entire wreath shape is covered

Snow ice cream is a real treat and a great way to make the most of the snow this winter. Once your kids are done cheering for their snow day, recruit them to collect fresh, clean snow to make a delicious winter treat. From:Emily Fazio Emily Fazio The ingredients 10 cups of fresh, clean snow 1

Introduction Two ways to make soap For the kids, we made a clear glycerin soap with toy fish embedded inside. (They will make sure to wash and rub themselves trying to get to the fish.) Then we made a scented oatmeal soap for the adults. Cardboard gift boxes were used to make the soap. Then aft

Mock pumpkins are a great option for living pumpkins because they wont rot and you can save them to use year after year. Materials and tools: (3) moving pumpkins, different sizes hot kitchen knife pliers pencil autumn leaf large brass hooks (1) filament twinkle lights footed urn gooey clay

Introduction Jessica Downey High in the sky They may not look like regular paper planes, but they are guaranteed to fly every time. Assemble several in different colors and let the flying competitions begin.. Step 1 Jessica Downey Gather tools and materials You will need:paper straws, s

Introduction For a few glorious weeks each spring, strawberries are in season and ripe for harvest. For home preserves, strawberry jam is often the first draft of the season, and with a little planning, sweet, succulent fruit can be a part of the menu long after the fields have been cleared. This

Introduction Headstones look great outside or inside this time of year. Create a variety of sizes and shapes for best effect. Step 1 Cut Styrofoam to size With a large sheet of Styrofoam you can get four nice sized headstones made at a fraction of the cost of buying same sized commercially ma

Step 1 Select your vinyl If youre like me and work on fabrics, choose your preferred colors of iron-on vinyl. Ive heard good things about the Cricut product, but as I mentioned, there are also less expensive options for vinyl products, especially if all youre doing is delivering your design wit

These weights are great for the backyard, camping, or made in your favorite teams colors for tailgating parties. Tools and materials scissors sewing needle hot glue gun and glue sticks 6 different styles of vintage sheets or pillowcases 1 vintage flat sheet to serve as a picnic tablecloth. 5 t

Skill Level Estimated cost $250 Time Download PDF MaryAnnCarter Tools and materials pierce 1/2 Forstner bit 1/2 sisal rope painters tape 6 railing pencil scissors stain rags construction adhesive caulk gun tape measure miter saw (optional) drywall anchors 1/2 plug 1 box of 3.25 hardwood fl