What are the two classifications of embroidery and how do they differ from each other?

An incense burner bottle is a tidy way to burn incense. The bottle keeps all the ash inside as the incense burns, and is easy to clean up when cool. The ash can simply be dumped out. By drilling two holes in a wine bottle, air will be circulated just enough to allow incense to burn while inside of t

Video Transcript Hi, I¡¯m Linda Hutchinson of L. Hutchinson Designs. Today, I¡¯m going to show you how to make paper lace without a punch. Here, I have some mulberry paper that I¡¯m going to make into a lacy kind of paper like this, just using scissors. First, I¡¯m going to take the...

Japanese bookbinding techniques can create scrapbooks, journals, diaries or sketchbooks. You can also use many of these techniques to repair old paperback or hardbound books. The types of Japanese books include accordion style books, pouch style books and multi-section books. While pouch style books

Customize photo albums to transform them into treasured keepsakes that demonstrate your passion for personal expression and nostalgia. Each page of a photo album is an opportunity to tell a story that goes deeper than the photos themselves. The custom touches you add make a statement about you and y

Preserve photos and memories of your baby's first months in a scrapbook.baby image by Yvonne Bogdanski from Fotolia.comChronicle your baby's memories with a scrapbook album that includes photos and written recollections about her growth and memorable moments. Preserve the completed baby...

Decorative rubber stamps allow you to create wonderful painted designs on a wide range of surfaces. Look for rubber stamps in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Scrub suits, commonly called "scrubs," are the most popular choice of work uniform for medical workers. A typical set of scrubs consists of a simple shirt, based on a T-shirt design, and a pair of pants with elastic at the waist. Scrubs are most frequently made of cotton fabric for comfort and easy

A kangaroo is an animal in the marsupial family, which means its young are carried in a pouch before birth. Most kangaroos are found in Australia and New Guinea. Teach preschoolers and young children how kangaroos look and move with these simple and creative craft ideas. These classroom or home idea

Children love to build things, and drinking straws are an ideal medium to use. They are inexpensive, lightweight and portable. Bridges and house frames are easy to make with straws, and you can add modeling clay or play dough to fill in the holes and spaces that the straws leave. Because straws are

Relief designs have entered the paper crafter's room of ideas. With it's 3-dimensional construction, the design feels as if it is coming toward you. This art, which is used in sculpture, gives the illusion of light and shadow. Creating paper relief motifs, such as stars, will set the basic groundwor

The Hershey chocolate company has been making chocolate treats for consumers in America and around the world since 1900. Hershey sells everything from the basic chocolate bar to a wide range of holiday-inspired treats. Hershey chocolates aren't just for eating either; you can turn many of these choc

Video Transcript now we are fusing our candy corn placemat. So, you are going to want an ironing board or whatever surface is appropriate to iron on. Basically, you?re going to take your place mat and all the pieces you folded under, you may want to tuck everything in and make sure...

Cinderella crafts are a fun way for kids to express their creativity.lamp festival image by Tjahjanto Reksohardjo from Fotolia.comWhether you want to make crafts at home with your own children or are planning a craft lesson for your students at school, Cinderella crafts are and easy and...

Make popcorn crafts for kids!popcorn image by Marek Kosmal from Fotolia.comSo many crafts require a lot of materials and a trip to the craft store. As a result, if it is a rainy day and your child is bored, you may not have the materials on hand do some of these complicated craft...

Public Relations CompaniesIt's the job of PR people to promote events and organizations, and a network of PR contacts can be an invaluable resource for a reporter. Most times, PR firms known in advance of events that won't become public knowledge for some time, so making contacts with...

Cuff bracelets are large, chunky and bold. They are versatile and can be worn alone or with other bracelets, depending on the material and size. If you want to create your own wristlet or cuff bracelet out of scrap fabric, it is remarkably easy and requires only basic sewing knowledge. You can creat

Knitted scarves are quick to make and don't require a lot of knitting skill, which makes them ideal first projects for new knitters. A simple garter stitch scarf is made with only the knit stitch, but you can dress it up by using textured yarn. Vary the width, yarn thickness and needle size to make

Rexlace is a thin plastic material used to make lanyards, jewelry and key chain embellishments. There are many ways to create designs with rexlace, from braiding to beading to knotting. One fast and decorative way to make rexlace bracelets involves simple jewelry-making techniques and multiple stran

You can purchase Plaster of Paris at a craft supply store, or you can easily make your own kid-safe version at home, work or school. Plaster dries easily in molds and therefore can be used in many art projects, such as decorative pins, magnets, and hand and footprint crafts. Try adding food coloring