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How to Make the Original Red Heel Monkey, Friends, Puppets and More

How to Make the Original Red Heel Monkey, Friends, Puppets and More

Everyone loves Sock Monkeys and although the company includes a free pattern, this book has some added extras.......[Read More]
What To Do with All Those Bean Bag Babies

What To Do with All Those Bean Bag Babies

Here's a great craft idea for you and you child to organize all of thos beanie babies lying around the house.Wiht a clothes hanger and a few more odds and ends, you'll be set.......[Read More]
Fathers Day Gifts To Make On A Budget

Fathers Day Gifts To Make On A Budget

Are you looking for some ideas for Fathers Day gifts to make? Our fathers undoubtedly are some of the most important people in our lives, and he deserves a special gift on Fathers Day.......[Read More]
Don Juan Cricut Cartridge - 7 Tips You Can Use Today

Don Juan Cricut Cartridge - 7 Tips You Can Use Today

Are you looking for a Cricut cartridge that you can use on daily basis for just about any project? If so, check out the Don Juan Cricut Cartridge- 7 Tips You Can Use Today. Read about the 7 reasons users everywhere are falling in love with this cartridge.......[Read More]
Cutting a Circle of Glass - No It's Not Impossible, It's Actually Easy!

Cutting a Circle of Glass - No It's Not Impossible, It's Actually Easy!

Have you ever pondered the issue of how to cut a perfect circle in a piece of glass? No, well perhaps your not into crafts or stained glass. To many people knew to working with glass the idea of cutting a glass circle can seem like a very specialist process.......[Read More]
How to Identify Old Dishes

How to Identify Old Dishes

Antiquing is a hobby enjoyed by many collectors. Antique and old dishes and pottery are an interesting area of collecting. There are many old dishes available for those who like a good treasure hunt for the truly antique ones. However, many dishes may look old, but are really clever reproductions of......[Read More]
Vinyl Lettering for Walls - Decorative Tiles

Vinyl Lettering for Walls - Decorative Tiles

Here is an article on how to use vinyl lettering for walls to create a decorative tile that makes a great gift. Check out the instructions below and you will see just how easy it is.......[Read More]
RC Helicopter Blade Balancing

RC Helicopter Blade Balancing

Balancing RC helicopter blades is something of an art form. While there are RC helicopter rotor balancing tools that you buy, but why spend that money if you don't need to? Here you'll learn a free and very effective way for you to be able to dynamically and statically balance your rotor b......[Read More]
Which is the Best Candlemaking Mold to Use?

Which is the Best Candlemaking Mold to Use?

What are the mold choices we have when we make candles? Do we want a flexible design?......[Read More]
What Are Iron-On Rhinestones?

What Are Iron-On Rhinestones?

In earlier times rhinestones were cut from the shavings of cut crystals which were found in streams, and mines. They were very popular before the Crusades, in India; as the tailor for the king wanted to impress him, so he glued the rhinestones to all of the kings clothing. Rhinestones were also very......[Read More]
Starting a Doll Collection

Starting a Doll Collection

People collect all sorts of interesting items. What drives a person to start a collection can be a very personal thing. One very popular item for collectors is dolls.......[Read More]
Mick's Garden Stepping Stone

Mick's Garden Stepping Stone

See a picture of a home-made garden stepping stone made by Mick and Lucy. It features Mick's name.......[Read More]
Doing What is Fun - 7 Tips For Your Dollhouse Furniture

Doing What is Fun - 7 Tips For Your Dollhouse Furniture

Green furniture is not usually thought of as an option, but it has some great qualities for your dollhouse. Green dollhouse furniture is the colorful choice for many fun pieces of dollhouse furniture. There are more green furniture options than you might think and they come in a variety of sets, roo......[Read More]
Metal Detecting Hunts

Metal Detecting Hunts

When it comes to metal detecting hunts the question is always 'Where do I hunt for treasures?' In hunting for valuables you may also find some other treasures such as the rich history of a place, the exercise you are getting or the relaxation of being in the outdoors.......[Read More]
Removing Grime From Antique Furniture

Removing Grime From Antique Furniture

When looking for antiques, don’t pass up items just because of dirt and grime. Cleaning and rejuvenating a dirty, old surface doesn't usually require stripping and refinishing. Light soiling can be cleaned with a mild detergent and a damp rag. Heavier grime, such as old wax, fingerprints and g......[Read More]
Handmade Journals and Handmade Diaries

Handmade Journals and Handmade Diaries

Young boys and girls used to keep a record of their daily activities in a handmade journal or a handmade diary. They also used to write down their secrets and experiences on these materials. They treated journals as their confidants and friends.......[Read More]
Romantic Valentine Gifts For The Special Someone

Romantic Valentine Gifts For The Special Someone

Romance plays an important role in people's lives, so much so that a special day was assigned as a day of celebration of love and romance; St Valentine's Day. But romance is not something that needs to be set aside for one day of the year. ......[Read More]
Introduction and Materials

Introduction and Materials

This is a beginning to intermediate level metal fabrication and soldering project. The final results are a very cool looking ring.......[Read More]
Words From a Model Railway Trains Collector

Words From a Model Railway Trains Collector

Of all gazillion hobbies I've tried during the years, the only one that has stuck since I was a kid is the art of collecting model railway trains. I don't know what it is... but something about this hobby intrigues me in a way I never thought possible.......[Read More]
Easy Candle Making With Candle Making Jars

Easy Candle Making With Candle Making Jars

Jar candles are without doubt one of the easiest types of candle to make and they have the added advantage that you can have so many different designs just by using a different type of container. Containers can be as simplistic and functional as the traditional Mason or canning jars (which are alway......[Read More]