Toddler beds are lower to the ground than a twin-sized bed and use a crib-sized mattress. While there are plenty of comforters available for toddler beds, it can be a challenge to find the right comforter cover for your little one’s bedroom. If you don’t like to or don’t know how t
The sea and seashore have provided inspiration for artists and crafters for centuries. Use seashore-inspired images to create a variety of collage projects, such as turning a plain plastic container into a seashell box for holding nautical treasures. Try combining pictures with photo images to make
Paper lanterns are an easy and fun craft to do to dress up a room or decorate for a party. Many interesting and unusual scrapbook papers are available for you to choose from. You could even use colorful construction paper. You can easily add more interest to a simple paper lantern by cutting a decor
Snowflakes are one of the iconic symbols of the winter holiday season. Making snowflake pendants is an ideal craft project for a winter afternoon. Simple pendants made from small beads are appropriate projects for older children and teenagers. Younger kids may enjoy assisting in these projects. In a
One branch of bead work is loom beading. Beading on a loom is a precise technique that requires a steady hand and a lot of patience. When working on a loom, it is crucial you choose your warp threads correctly. Threads that fray or break can cause you to lose weeks' worth of work.
Whether going to church, the prom or just out to dinner, earrings can accent any outfit. Hollywood celebrities like Sandra Bullock and Sienna Miller are showcasing dangling earrings made from quartz, onyx and diamonds. You can get the Hollywood look without breaking the bank by making them yoursel
A 45 RPM record is 7 inches in diameter and usually has one or two songs on each side. It is made of flexible vinyl plastic. With normal use, they are fairly unbreakable. After years of improper storage, vinyl records can warp. Knowing how to fix a warped record will prevent further damage. Rather t
Tie-dye T-shirtstie-dyed shirts image by Jim Parkin from Fotolia.comChildren outgrow their clothes quickly during their growing years. By getting crafty with clothes, you can easily reinvent or cheaply make fun attire for kids that they will enjoy. With these creative clothing projects,...
Choosing the proper sewing machine needle is crucial to the success of a sewing project. The wrong needle can result in skipped or loose stitches, broken thread and aggravation. The machine may even refuse to stitch altogether. So, picking the correct sewing needle size and type is incredibly import
Carbon dioxide or CO2 chambers are used to kill rodents, birds and small mammals. An animal is placed in a small space and carbon dioxide is added to the space at a controlled rate. CO2 affects the nervous system, lungs and heart. As the animal breathes in the gas, it loses consciousness and dies. T
Make a custom, lightweight cover for your outdoor sandbox to keep it dry and to keep animals from claiming it as the local, municipal litter box. Lightweight canvas with a water-resistant finish is a desirable material because it is environmentally friendly, durable and in the mid price range. See
Crocheted flowers, such as daisies, make cute and colorful embellishments for clothing and accessories. They are quick and easy to make with scraps of leftover yarn from projects you have finished. Experiment with different sizes of crochet hook and weights of yarn to make variations to your crochet
Though people usually just think of a cross when they hear the word "crucifix," the word comes from the Latin word "crucifixus," which means one affixed to a cross. For Christians, a crucifix is a reminder of Jesus' atoning sacrifice. If you want to remember Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, a beaded c
When you take a hot casserole out of the oven, you need a safe place to put it down. A thick, crocheted trivet is handy for keeping your hot casseroles and pots from ruining your tabletop and kitchen counter. Using extra thick yarn and crocheting in a tight swirl gives you an attractive trivet in a
Skeletons promote Halloween spirit.skeleton image by JASON WINTER from Fotolia.comWhen thinking about Halloween decorations, it is likely that one of the first things that comes to your mind is a skeleton. Life-size hanging skeletons make distinctive decorations for Halloween parties for...
Hampers, or gift baskets, are gifts that are easy to make and can be personalised to the recipient. You can make themed hampers, or hampers that include food and often the cost of putting together your own hamper is much cheaper then finding a pre-made hamper or alternative gift. Making your own ham
The percussion lock of a gun, also know as the caplock mechanism, uses a hammer to strike a percussion cap to set off the main charge, instead of striking flint against a steel frizzen. Guns using this method were in widespread use during the 19th century. Making a percussion lock at home is a diff
Making creative crafts with everyday materials is a satisfying way to create treasures out of things that usually end up in the trash or recycling bin. In addition to letting your creativity shine and saving useful items from contributing to a landfill, using everyday materials for crafts is an easy
Masks are one of the world's oldest forms of expression and art. Nowadays, masks are usually only worn during celebrations or holidays like Halloween. For your next costume event, try making your own clay mask. It's a way to turn heads in a masquerade crowd.
A lift magnet is designed to pick up large or heavy objects. They range from small magnets used in recycling to pick out metal scrap to large magnets capable of lifting an automobile. You can make a small lift magnet at home using few special tools or materials.
