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How to Make Your Own Oracle Cards
Oracle cards come in a variety of formats, but their common denominator is they help people tell the future. The most popular deck is the Tarot. If you want to create your own oracle cards, base them on the Tarot since there is so much information available about its symbols and interpretations. Cre
How to Create Quilted Wall Decorations
It is easy to scale a full-sized quilt block or pattern to fit a wall hanging. Usually sized 2 by 3 feet or 3 by 4 feet, small quilts embellish decor while serving a function. They can add sound dampening, warmth or disguise a less than perfect wall. Whether the blocks are made of patchwork or appli
How to Measure Bias Tape for Quilt Binding
Commercial bias tape is a great timesaver for binding a quilt. Instead of ironing, sewing and cutting your own quilt edge material, just open a package and start sewing. The question is how many packages to purchase. Most commercial bias tapes made for quilt binding come in 3- to 4-yard lengths. Mea
Difference Between Black Diamond & Black Onyx
Black diamond and black onyx are two different stones, coming from different gem families. The two stones, upon close examination, look very different in appearance. The stones also have different properties and compositions, making for a variety of ways to differentiate between the two.
Activity on How to Make a Name Badge
If you're looking for a creative and original name badge that isn't difficult to make, craft an attractive badge from polymer clay. Polymer clay is a versatile craft material that is fun to work with, inexpensive, and doesn't require a kiln. The clay won't dry until it's baked in your oven, giving y
How to Make Your Own Picture Frame & Crown Moulding
Creating your own picture frame to hold your artwork or family photos is not only a fun craft, but something to keep and cherish forever. Another benefit of making your own frame is the flexibility to make it a certain size. Although framers can size pictures for you, it is expensive and sometimes
Step-by-Step Instructions for a Patchwork Quilt
Creating a patchwork quilt (i.e., one made of squares called "blocks") can be as simple or as challenging as the quilter wants it to be. The easiest kind of patchwork quilt has blocks of like designs but different color and/or fabrics that alternate throughout the quilt. A moderately difficult quilt
Bulletin Board Ideas for Mother's Day
Show mom you care with a loving gesture on Mother's Day.Flowers for Mom image by Mat Hayward from Fotolia.comThe first modern Mother's Day celebration dates back to 1910. Whether children today choose to honor mom with a hug and a kiss, breakfast in bed, chores done without her asking or...
How to Make Grubby Homespun Pinwheels
Enjoy the imperfection and simplicity of making primitive crafts for your home decor, holiday decorating or as gifts for family and friends. Make grubby homespun pinwheels in fabric colors of your choice, and stain with a mixture of spices and other ingredients. The dried scent of the spices will pr
How to Get to Mirage Island in Sapphire
Released by Nintendo in 2002 for the Game Boy Advance, Pokemon Sapphire is a remake of the original Pokemon Blue game for the Game Boy. As in other Pokemon games, Sapphire players are tasked with capturing wild creatures for inclusion in the Pokedex. Pokemon Sapphire features a mysterious locale cal
Printed Needlepoint Kit Instructions
Printed needlepoint---also called stamped needlepoint---is an ideal needlepoint starter for beginner embroiderers; however, experienced embroiderers will likely enjoy them, too. Stamped needlepoint kits come with printed needlepoint canvas, an easier alternative to counted embroidery stitch kits whi
How to Make Plywood Furniture
The Best Free Plywood Furniture Plans Have you had a bit of experience with woodworking and wondered how to make furniture out of plywood? Its readily available, not too expensive and can look very nice. ...
What Is a Kunzite Stone?
Kunzite belongs to the base mineral group of spodumene and is related to hiddenite, a green gemstone. According to Emporia State University, geologists find kunzite in granite veins.
Creature Capture Games
Capturing different creatures, imaginary or real, is a popular theme in games. Rather than hunting or killing the creatures, creature capture games emphasize the welfare of the animal and focus on conservation. Games in which you capture creatures are available as console games, board games, card ga
Jewelry Manufacturing Tools
Intricate tools are often needed to create intricate designs.jewelry image by Byron Moore from Fotolia.comTools used for jewelry-making are as various as the designs of pieces of jewelry themselves. Certain tools, however, are as useful for a beginning jewelry-maker as they are for a...
How to Make Bath Salts As Handmade Christmas Gifts
Looking for the perfect gift for that bath lover on your list? Why spend big bucks on scented bath salts when you can easily make them at home. Little packages of bath salts make great stocking stuffers and handmade Christmas gifts.
How to Make a Book Out of Greeting Cards
At Christmastime, many people find their mailboxes overflowing with seasonal greetings and well wishes for a prosperous and joyous new year. For many people, these greeting cards are a cherished part of the season, and creative card recipients use these holiday greeting cards to add to the festive
Video: How to Do a Single Crochet Stitch Without It Curling
Video Transcript
Hi, I'm Phyllis of Many Creative Gifts, and this segment is going to be how to single crochet without it curling. Now, to be honest with you, it's really hard to not have your single crochet curl. But, there are tips and tricks to minimize the curl. The most important...
How to Make Fused Glass Jewelry in a Microwave
If you are not quite ready to make the big purchase of a full-size kiln, Jen-Ken Kilns has developed a smaller kiln, designed to be used in your microwave oven. It can reach up to 1,650 degrees F and can fuse most items in under 10 minutes. Microwave kilns are affordable and a great choice for those