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How to Do Pattern Darning
Darning is a technique that is used to repair cloth or knitted items that are worn or have holes. Darning is not just used for repairs, it is also used as a type of embroidery. Use pattern darning to make geometrical designs out of straight parallel stitching to replicate patterned fabrics used in s
How to Build a Barn Scene Craft
Creating any scene requires a little brainstorming. You consider all the things you might see in or around a barn, and then build the scene a section at a time. It helps to view the barn and barnyard as a series of rooms, each with its own mini-scene. The final scene is what you see when you take a
How to Make Posters for Senior Night Basketball
Showing your team spirit for a Senior Night Basketball game is a great activity to share with friends and family. Making posters for a big game can involve everyone, so go to a local craft store to stock up on supplies and let your creativity take you away.
Video: Sculpting Clay Hair on a Figurine
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I'm putting this little pieces because I'm going to start making the curly hair that, you know, officially all the angels have curly hair, right? There is no angels with the straight hair though. And later we will put these things together better. Okay, when we've...
How to Measure a Pom Pom
Since pom poms are frequently ordered out of a catalog or online, it is important to understand how they are measured. Cheerleading pom poms are measured in length and streamer width. Bigger pom poms have a more dramatic effect than smaller ones, but they can be heavy and difficult to move in dance
Cardmaking
There are various different techniques that you can take advantage of when cardmaking, find out more about these here.
How to Make a Bubble Quilt
Bubble quilts first became popular during the Victorian era, and were popularized again in the 1970s because of their warm and cosy nature. A bubble quilt created by a quilting method which transforms quilt squares into tiny puffy pillows. By adding stuffing to each square, a quilt pattern becomes m
How to Make a Pocket Chart for an Elementary Class
First introduced at kindergarten age as a way to engage pupils with interactive learning, pocket charts remain useful well into elementary school. Pocket charts allow a child to clearly and concisely demonstrate their level of knowledge by categorizing something they have learned. This could be a ph
How to Make an Origami Pug
An origami pug is a dog figure constructed out of paper that can be made by following specific folding instructions. There is an array of origami animals that can be created, such as birds, cranes and frogs. The ancient art of origami paper folding originated in China, and was later brought over to
Methods for Rug Hooking
Rug hooking became popular in the 1820s; at that time, feed sacks and fabric from old clothes were used as fabric. Rug hooking is a technique that is used for creating rugs using small, hand-held tools. To form the rug, loops are created from yarn or fabric strips. Regardless of technique, the finis
How to Attach Canvas Rollers on Quilting Frame
The quilting frame keeps your quilt fabrics tight while stitching the quilt. Quilters using roller-style frames apply canvas leader fabric to the length of the roller bar. The quilt fabric attaches to this leader with hand basting stitches during the setup phase. Securing the quilt layers to the can
How to Transfer to Paper or Microfilm
Transferring an image from an existing medium to paper allows you to use the image in different ways. Whether you start with photographs or images from a book, calendar or other decorative object, transferring the image to paper gives you the ability to use the image in other ways. For example; you
Let Me Offer You A Few Added Instructions On Glass Painting!
In my prior article I mentioned that you could apply glass paint with a sponge, which really is a good way of probably covering, say, a large area. Not only this, but it would enable ...
How to Use Wheat Paste on Paper
Adhesives come in hundreds of expensive store-bought formulas, but one of the most surprisingly effective glues consists of nothing more than flour and water. Wheat paste is a strong, long-lasting adhesive generally used to attach paper to flat surfaces.
How to Sew a Sweatshirt to Make a Jacket
Turn a favorite sweatshirt into a jacket with a few alterations. Choose a sweatshirt large enough to fit over several layers of clothing, since it will serve as outerwear. With some basic sewing skills and a little time, you can covert your sweatshirt to a cool weather jacket. Once your jacket is co
How to String Beads on a Ribbon
Because ribbon frays easily, you might have trouble stringing beads onto it. But you can swiftly string beads without the frustration of damaging ribbon. Using ribbon for your beading projects will add a sense of elegance and beauty to your jewelry.
Free Christian Crafts for Autumn
Having free ideas for autumn Christian crafts on hand is ideal for ministry leaders who work with children, head up a ladies retreat, or direct a youth group. Both kids and adults love a relaxing craft time. With the weather cooling and fall holidays coming up, there are plenty of seasonal crafts pe
Preschool Paper Bag Crafts
Many paper bag crafts are appropriate for preschoolers.craft a card! image by Shirley Hirst from Fotolia.comMaking crafts is an excellent and creative way to spend time with your child. However, materials and crafting kits can be expensive, and certain supplies are messy or difficult to...
How to Make Concrete & Cement Molds
Concrete and cement are popular media for homemade molds and sculptures. They are one of the easiest types of media to pour: You can make molds for simple cement and concrete items like patio stones, decorative plaques and sculptures using something that is likely already in your own backyard. Just