It is easy to assume that building RC airplanes is a difficult task but, in reality, they are actually fairly simple to make at home. It requires a little planning and a few materials but if you give it a few hours you could become an expert [...]
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Baby Quilts – Are They Worth Keeping?
There was a time when something like a baby quilt was almost like currency; people saved them, passed them down because they had been created by someone they knew, someone they remember, and someone they loved. This art of creating a quilt was and still is important today. While we may need to find a [...]
When Sewing Doll Clothes Patterns the Finishing Touches Make All the Difference
I love sewing my own doll clothes patterns (and anything at all for that matter) because when I have finished making the outfit, I know that it is a ‘one of a kind’. No one else will have exactly the same outfit made from the same material and with the same finishing touches and I [...]
Mastering Half- Square Unit s for Your Next Quilt
A quilt based on the square and rectangles is the easiest to make but when you start to divide the square and rectangles there are endless possibilities.
There have been many unique and creative ways to sew these triangles for your quilt, but the half-square triangle method I have listed below is not only fast and [...]
Light Up Your World: The Use of Candles in Our Daily Lives
It is believed that the earliest known candles that had originated in China in 200 BC were made from whale fat, while the European versions which came out in 400 AD consisted of various forms of natural fat, tallow and wax. The 18th century meanwhile introduced a [...]
Are Cheap Beads OK To Use?
Beads are small beautiful objects that are stringed together to make a decorative ornament. Beads are made from a variety of objects ranging from plastic, glass, stone and even natural objects like sea shells. Beads also come in different sizes, shapes as well as patterns.
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Making Beads With Polymer Clay – An Introduction
Polymer clay is a versatile and interesting medium. When it comes to creating unique jewelery pieces, and especially getting creative enough to making your own beads and entire necklaces and bracelets, it offers an incredibly powerful and inexpensive way to do so. Here I touch on the basics of making beads with polymer clay and [...]
How to Make Cool Tie-Dye T-Shirts the Easy Way
In this article, we will look at an easy way to tie-dye a t-shirt to produce a unique and cool creation and to bring out your inner Jimi Hendrix. To get started you will need some old clothes to wear while working with the dye, a white cotton t-shirt, rubber bands, liquid or powered dye, [...]
Why Buy Beads Online?
If you enjoy handmade jewelry and are using beads to make you own then buying beads online is the best way to go. Read about some of the important steps you need to take when buying beads online.
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5 Easy Steps to Make Your Own Candles
Ever wanted to make your own candle but have no idea how to do it? This article outlines the basic steps and materials required to make your own candles. Enjoy!
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