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How to Make Word Card Pop-Ups
Making pop-up greeting is a project you can do on a PC computer. Making handmade pop-up cards allows you to personalize your greeting, which you cannot do with cards purchased from card shops. To make a pop-up card on a computer, you will need a basic word processing software and basic knowledge of
How to Get Fabric Transfers to Stick
Iron-on fabric transfers are a simple way to decorate T-shirts and tote bags. However, there are things you can do to ensure that the transfer adheres to the fabric without messing up or damaging the transfer or the fabric itself. Prepare the fabric beforehand, and take steps to make sure that you a
How to Make a Cardboard Kite Shield
Traditional round shields only protect a knight's upper body. A kite shield is longer in order to provide additional protection. Layers of wood were used to create the base for the shield. An outer layer of leather prevented swords from breaking the wood layers. for For adult and children costumes,
The History of Weaving Loom Toys
Weaving looms are toys that have entertained children throughout the centuries. Although production of cloth was not child's play, but was a necessity for every family prior to the industrial revolution, small weaving looms were made for children. On these small weaving looms children learned the ar
How to Make a Paper Fan Lampshade
Making your own lampshade gives you control of the design of a room. A plain, ordinary shade can be dressed up with simple materials, such as paper. Bear in mind that light bulbs get hot and paper burns. Embellishing an existing lampshade is a good idea, as factory shades have to conform to safety s
Small Girly Tattoo Ideas
Come on, girly-girls--you can do better than this.red heart image by musk from Fotolia.comYou don't have to brand yourself with yet another bland heart shape or generic butterfly for a cute, girly tattoo. Adorn your ankle, upper arm or chest with a tiny, colorful design that combines...
How to Make a Flogger From Horse Hair
Humans have used whips for centuries for a variety of reasons. Whips range from long bullwhips that deliver a stinging bite to soft floggers often made of materials such as horse hair. A horse hair flogger can be made in a short time with just a few items.
Scrapbooking Ideas - Embellishing Scrapbook Pages
Creating a scrapbook is a wonderful way to preserve and reflect over some of the most special moments in your life. One of the fantastic things about designing scrapbook pages is it will not only ...
How to Tie a Bow on a Wedding Program
A simple bow can be all you need to add a personal touch to your wedding program. It only takes a few simple steps, and it can be customized to your preference. Try using ribbon in your wedding colors or to match your theme. If you are feeling even more creative, you can add beads and decorative cha
How to Make Things With Your Pictures
Photos are not just limited to displays in picture frames. You can make a wide variety of things with your pictures. Personalize a pillowcase for your daughter with a picture of her serving the winning point in the volleyball game or customize an apron for grandma with a photo of the grandkids. Purc
How to Put Plywood Together
Plywood can be put together using different methods. Some work better than others. Dowels, biscuit joiners or wide-mouth staples can be used to put plywood together but these lack strength because of an inherent weakness of the plywood core. In order for plywood to be sufficiently strong enough at t
How to Clean Aquamarine Gemstones
Aquamarine, a gemstone of the Beryl family, possesses moderate hardness at 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale. Much beloved for its ocean-blue color, impeccable transparency, and flexible pairing potential, aquamarine must be cleaned on occasion to maintain its shine and sparkle. Due to its relative hardnes
Vinyl Lettering Crafts
If you are a crafty person then you have probably tried all kinds of different ways to decorate your home using inexpensive and creative materials. One thing you may not have delved in is that ...
Beach Scrapbook Ideas
A beach scrapbook is a great way to relieve winter blues or to remember a beach vacation. Keep the cover and pages a light sand-colored tone, and trim the corners with small shells or pieces of sea glass. Personalize your beach scrapbook as much as you can so you will have treasured memories for yea
How to Repair a Vintage Rotary Sewing Machine
Vintage sewing machines are an excellent choice for the modern sewer. These machines often still run beautifully and are easy to repair and maintain at home. Most vintage rotary sewing machines can handle fabrics of nearly any weight and many even offer decorative stitches. While a new cord, belt, a
Brass Crafts With Bolts & Nuts
Purchase brass nuts and bolts at hardware or home improvement stores.wallpapers from screws image by Sergo from Fotolia.comBrass is one type of metal crafters choose because of its color and sheen. Brass reflects well in the light and generally has a warm luster. This versatile metal...
Indian Food Market Rising With Online Food Shopping
The article is about growing trend of organic food consumption in India which has equivalently given growth to the trend of online food shopping. The Indian market is focusing more on production of healthy organic food tomeet the growing demands. The article shows scenario of Indian organic food mar
Unusual Uses for Shrink Plastic
Use rubber stamps to create your own shrink plastic designs.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesShrink plastic was released in the 1970s as a children's toy. Before heating, the material is a paper-like substance that you can draw on using stamps, pens and colored pencils, and add...