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Tunisian Lace Directions

The Tunisian lace stitch is a delicate crochet stitch that adds a soft, elegant touch to crochet projects. It can be worked in heavy yarns in an afghan or used with light string for a crocheted doily or lace piece. Work a Tunisian lace stitch when you see the crochet abbreviation "tls" in your patte

Volleyball Shirt Ideas

Whether you're designing a shirt for your team or for your own everyday wear, you'll probably want one that boldly displays your love for the sport. You can incorporate the volleyball itself, your school or team's mascot or think of a clever saying that shows off your interest in the sport as well a

Mig Welding

Desire to learn how to mig weld? Great! Mig welding is easy! Just ask anybody... You can teach a monkey to mig weld, Right?! All you want to know is pull the trigger and hold on... Oh yeah? Come visit

Tamiya Paint Techniques

Tamiya paint is a brand of acrylic paints sold for painting metal and plastic models. You can use the paints with paintbrushes or with an airbrush gun for spray painting. Tamiya paints have 23 gloss colors, 7 translucent colors, 51 matte colors and a primer. Use theTamiya brand for best results when

How to Crochet a Baby Rug

Crocheting is a craft skill that can be used to make a variety of projects, from sweaters to scarves to socks. Crocheted items make excellent baby gifts because they show that you cared enough to make something by hand, personally for the baby receiving the gift. Instead of traditional baby gifts li

Swarovski Crystals for Crafts

Fine, full-lead Swarovski crystals, which come in a range of sizes, shapes and colors, add pizazz to the projects of serious crafters. The high-quality, meticulously cut crystal beads are used in jewelry-making primarily because of their sparkling quality. They can also be applied to clothing, and t

How to Make a Choo Choo Pinata

A choo choo piñata is the perfect addition to any train-themed birthday party or other children’s event. Children love piñatas because they get to combine destructive tendencies with a love of candy. Children love hitting the piñata to get the candy to fall out. A train-shaped p

How to Make a Twirl Dress

Twirl dresses are fun for all ages and with basic instructions, you can explore your creativity and make your own twirl dress expressing your unique style. Simply find a basic dress pattern in the size you need and use the top part of the dress pattern to make the skirt portion of your dress flair o

How to Scrapbook With Poster Board

Poster board is a great medium to use in your scrapbooking projects. Cut the poster board easily into a variety of shapes and sizes to fit on to any page you are designing. Customize any design you cut out of the poster board using paper or paint to match the theme of your scrapbook. You could also

Japanese Oriental Crafts

The methods of creating several Japanese crafts have remained unchanged for centuries.Japan doll image by Dmitry Sosenushkin from Fotolia.comWith a rich history and deep appreciation for aesthetics, the Japanese have developed several crafts that draw on unique aspects of their culture...

How to Make a Fabric Bow for a Dress

Something is missing from your dress or your daughter's dress. Or maybe you spilled something you are trying to conceal. Perhaps you are trying to draw attention away from something else on the dress. The latest fashions call for bows instead of flowers on dresses. Whatever the reason for making a f

Egg Crate Projects

There is more to egg crates than just protecting eggs. When you have used the eggs, don't throw out the egg crate. Reuse it for a variety of craft projects. Egg crates can be made into fun critters for your kids, flowers as a Mother's Day gift, starters for seeds and even decorative lights for your

How to Add a Fastener to a Cord Necklace

Cords are useful when it comes to making necklaces, as they are a quick and easy way to turn your favorite pendant or beads into wearable art. Necklace cording can be cut to length as well, so your necklace will be exactly the size you'd like. Metal clasps or fasteners for cord ends will finish your

Barbie History

Although it received a less-than-enthusiastic reception at the New York Toy Fair in 1959, the Barbie doll has become one of the most recognized and most loved dolls in the world.

How to Make Cuffs for a Shirt

Dress up a simple t-shirt or long-sleeved shirt with a flamboyant pair of ruffled cuffs. You can make the cuffs from a couple of pieces of wide ribbon or add a little bit of extra feminine flair with a ruffled lace cuff. Make the cuffs from the same color as the shirt or make sure your custom-made c

How to Make Centerpieces

Flowers make very popular centerpieces. However, you can use just about anything for your creation. Holidays are a great reason for making a centerpiece, but you really don't have to have a reason. You can show off special collections or make a theme for something you enjoy doing. All you need is a

Video: Calligraphy Genealogy Charts: Structure

Video Transcript Genealogy charts. From time to time I am hired to make genealogy charts. I am not the genealogist so what comes to me is all the information after it has been gathered. And what I have to do is I have to take that information and place it on to a chart so that the...

How to Crochet a Doggy Sundress

Not all dogs will wear clothes, but if you have a little puppy princess who loves to play dress up, have fun crocheting her this adorable sundress. Use your favorite color lightweight yarn and a large hook to create a one-of-a-kind outfit to match your one-of-a-kind pampered pooch. With a snug top

Cool Kids Science Fair Project Topics

Find out how the speed a meteor is going determines the size of a crater on the moon.moon image by Augenblicke from Fotolia.comLearning about the mysteries of science is not only educational but fun--it helps you look at the world differently. Everyday items we take for granted were...

How to Make a Titanic Cutout

A Titanic cutout is slightly more complicated than other paper cutout projects due to the details in the ship. However, with a hobby knife, time and a little bit of patience, you can produce a realistic and low-cost Titanic cutout. The cutout can be used as art for your walls or pasted onto invitati