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Children's Greek History Crafts
Ancient Greek history is not just about timelines or facts: it's about cultures and lifestyles. You can create a variety of craft projects that will get children involved in the history of the country that founded democracy by focusing on different aspects of Greek history, including mythology, lege
How to Write a Friendly Story
Learning how to write a friendly story can keep you away from confronting the dread of a vast and lonely universe. Dark and gritty stories like "House of Leaves," and "1984" can leave one feeling depressed and in a state of existential despair. A friendly story can be refreshing change from dystopia
How to Do Highlights With the Zipper Placement
The zipper technique of applying highlights to the hair in diagonal lines creates a zigzag pattern. The zipper placement allows you to provide dynamic highlights. The use of foils allows for multiple colors to be used, adding to the depth of colors in the highlights. The highlights appear to be wove
Earth Day Crafts for Little Kids
Even little kids can learn about caring for the Earth.Earth in my hands image by Renata Osinska from Fotolia.comLittle kids often love to work on crafts. Such activities give them a chance to develop their creativity and motor skills while learning something new. Teach little ones about...
How to Buy a North American Bear Company Teddy Bear
Teddy bears are an icon of the twentieth century - popularized just as it began, and popular ever since. Here's one of the newer families.
How to Take Care of a Painted Turtle Egg
Painted turtles are a favorite of wildlife watchers because they are easy to find. Painted turtles are hardy and can overwinter at the bottoms of lakes, streams and ponds, providing opportunities for educational field trips throughout the temperate climates of the United States. Painted turtle offsp
How to Make a Paper Pyramid Template
Making paper pyramids can be a fun children's activity at school or home as a follow-up lesson about Egyptian history. Paper pyramids also make cute containers for party favors, and large pyramids can serve as kids' playhouses. If you plan to make a lot of paper pyramids, first create a template tha
Tips on Sewing With Georgette Fabric
Georgette fabric has fluid qualities that make it attractive to designers and garment sewers who like to drape, layer and experiment with techniques and patterns. Georgette poses special challenges because it slides around when you work with it, and it frays easily. A few tips will help you when sew
Home Remedy for Removing Paint From Wood
Whether you need to remove small splatters or an entire coating, removing paint from wood can be a frustrating experience for any homeowner. But before you call a professional, try these home remedies for removing paint from wood.
How to Crochet a Doll Dress
If you have an intermediate level of crocheting skill, put your hooks to work making a variety of crafty creations. The little girl in your life will be thrilled when you crochet a one-of-a-kind dress for her special doll. Customize the dress to the doll's size and dimensions for a perfect fit. Use
Drinking Games for St. Patricks Day
Among the many traditions the St. Patrick's Day holiday celebrates, a common one is drinking. Since the color green is synonymous with both the Irish and St. Patrick's Day, green beer is often served on this holiday. There are classic drinking games that have been adapted for St. Patrick's Day to ma
Video: A Homemade Makeup Counter Organizer
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Hi, I'm Linda Hutchinson of L. Hutchinson Designs. Today, I'm going to show you how you can make a makeup counter organizer. I'm making one out of a recycled tin can. And some duct tape, and I'm also going to be using some scissors. You can rip the duct tape but I find...
How to Sharpen the Clipper Blades on a Diamond Pad
Clipper blades, or scissor blades, are used for a variety of things. Some clippers are used only for sewing, others are used strictly for cutting hair, and others are regular household scissors for any other use. If you've noticed that your clipper blades have a difficult time cutting through paper,
How to Put a Picture on a Porcelain Ornament
Decorating your home for holidays not only creates a seasonal feeling but also personalizes your living space. You can create your own decorations for the holiday season by applying photographs to ornaments. These decorations are not only good for your home, they also make great gifts.
How to Make Good Face Jugs From Pottery
Face Vessels first appeared in the United States between 1810 and 1865 in South Carolina at the Edgefield Potters company. Slaves helped produce the pottery and did jobs like turning the potter's wheel, carrying the pottery to the kilns and loading the kilns. The face vessels were produced by artis
How to Make Glue for Posters
Making poster glue is a simple task that can be performed cheaply with ingredients you most likely already have at home. The main ingredient in homemade poster glue is cornflour. Making poster glue out of cornflour is non-toxic and safe and can be washed out of clothing and carpeting. Homemade poste
How to Make a Popcorn Box Out of Paper
Origami isn’t just for making animals. For your next movie night, give everyone their own fancy popcorn boxes and keep germ-covered fingers out of the communal popcorn bowl. Purchase red-and-white-striped scrapbooking paper to mimic traditional popcorn boxes, or be creative and pick a pattern
How to Make a Square Knot With Gimp String
Gimp, also called boondoggle, is a string-like material made of flexible plastic. You can tie gimp into knots in order to make friendship bracelets, lanyards, key chains, zipper pulls and bookmarks. The most basic gimp stitch is the square knot, also known as the box knot.
How to Make Cool Invitations
Imaginative handmade invitations can excite guests about an event well in advance of the big day. Creating custom invites is not a difficult task, and the process can be nearly as enjoyable as sending out the finished cards. With a few common craft supplies and less than an hour of your time, you ca
How to Make a Square Macrame Bracelet
Macrame is the ancient art of tying ornamental knots onto rope or fabric. One of the most common types of knots in macrame is the square knot. The square knot is used to create items of jewelry, such as bracelets, chokers and necklaces. A macrame bracelet can be made out of any type of flexible cord