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How to Recover Existing Pillows

Pillows are a wonderful accessory and can change the entire look of a room, but they are very expensive. If you have pillows now and they aren't the right color or are worn out, recover them. It's a simple sewing job and you'll be so thrilled with the results that you will start looking at pillow

How to Do Machine Embroidery Greeting Cards

Machine embroidery doesn't just work on fabric. You can create greeting cards and make them as simple or elaborate as you like. Experiment with some paper and design your own one-of-a-kind greeting cards for any occasion.

How to Sew a Breast Cancer Button

Breast cancer is deadly disease that has claimed many of our mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts and friends. To show a sign of support and hope, breast cancer buttons have become very popular. Sewing the button onto a sweater or coat is a great way to show signs of support.

Instructions for Beading Bracelets

Beading your own jewelry has many benefits--you can save money without sacrificing quality, it's easy to learn simple designs, and it can serve as a relaxing hobby. It also allows for personal creativity: Each time you make a new beaded bracelet, you can change the entire look of it by doing somethi

Craft Uses for Heat Guns

A hot glue gun is an essential crafting tool.Hot glue gun isolated image by Marek Kosmal from Fotolia.comHot glue guns are dynamic tools with many crafting uses. The heat makes the glue hold better, which is vital for wood projects or other crafts that require the glue to hold well....

Digital Photography Tricks - Tricks In Photography

<u>ISO is only a support setting</u> The effort spent setting up great shots is well worth it when you have an excellent album of shots to show your friends... they won't believe you when you ...

How to Sell Homemade Jewelry Online

Designing and making homemade jewelry is a hobby or a passion for many craft artists. Aside from wearing and gifting your jewelry designs, you can also capitalize on your creativity if you sell the pieces online. There are several inexpensive ways to present homemade jewelry for sale online. Don&rsq

Gift Ideas for Quilting Other Than Blankets

A bed quilt is at the top of the list of favorite gifts for quilters to make. However, there are times when a quilter does not have time to embark on such a large project. Fortunately, quilters can choose other thoughtful, yet practical gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays or just to celebra

How to Make Spanish Drums

Bongo is a percussion musical instrument comprising a set of small and large size drums. The large drum is known as "hembra," or the female, and the smaller is "macho," or the male. A bongo drum is 7 to 10 inches in height and features smaller heads. It is made of wood. When played with the palms an

How to Identify Synthetic Emeralds

A member of the beryl family, emeralds have long been coveted by jewel and gemstone enthusiasts. The rarest of all gemstones, emeralds are characterized by a rich green hue. While diamonds may dazzle the wearer with fire and light, an emerald seduces with its depth and intensity. In 1935, America

Xeriscaping Grants

Native plants are an important element of xeriscaping.cactus flower image by Charlene Bayerle from Fotolia.comDerived from the Greek word xeros, which means "dry," xeriscaping is the concept of uniting water conservation with aesthetics in landscaping for dry climates. By emphasizing...

How to Paint Letters on a Bike

Many bicycle and motorbike riders choose to customize their rides with new paint designs and insignias. Although it is recommended that a professional applies the paint to ensure it adheres correctly, it is possible to do so yourself. All you need is the paint, available at most garages, and a stenc

How to Build a Nativity Set

A nativity set contains a depiction of the scene of Christ's birth and often decorates the home of a Christian family during the weeks leading up to Christmas. This Christmas season, decorate your home with a one-of-a-kind, do-it-yourself nativity set. Once you learn how to build a nativity set you

How to Make Snow Domes

Snow globes, or domes, aren't just for Christmas. They are fun to make, and easy enough to be a child's project. Using themed confetti or colored glitter, this project can be adapted to any holiday or event, or just to showcase a cute plastic toy.

How to Make a Bead Mold

Custom beads increase the beauty of your jewelry and are easy to make. You can use it as a project that the whole family can enjoy or just make the bead molds for a personal hobby. The beauty of bead molds is that you can reuse them in the future. Instead of using metal or acrylic molds, which are d

Friendship Art Activities

Expressions of affection toward our friends, whether adults or children, include art crafts. Made by hand, these projects are testaments to the time and effort taken to create something that shows we care. Projects can be simple or time consuming and include decorated frames, cards with quotations o

How to Fold a 3D Paper Star

3D paper stars are beautiful ornaments that can be used for decorating around the house or decorating your Christmas tree during the Christmas season. 3D paper stars can be folded in a variety of sizes from very small to extra large. Folding 3D paper stars requires the right length of paper and crea

DIY: Cupcake Stands for Weddings

Cupcakes are increasingly popular alternatives and additions at weddings. When serving large quantities, a cupcake stand is a great way to both present and organize your cupcakes.

How to Paint Rocks in Water

Painting landscapes require a number of different techniques so that the final painting looks realistic. Depending on the landscape, you may be required to paint leaves, mountains or trees at various depths or distances. Rocks that are partially submerged in water are another challenging thing to pa