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Guys like to build things. Even if you aren't super handy, we've compiled a list of 22 doable DIY projects for men that look awesome but aren't too tough!

Guys like to build things. Even if you aren't super handy, we've compiled a list of 22 doable DIY projects for men that look awesome but aren't too tough!

Do you crochet? Crocheting and knitting are such wonderfully relaxing pastimes. Even if you’ve never held a crochet needle, there are so many wonderful things that you can create. I know, because although I love the thought of crocheting, it’s not my best talent.

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Do you crochet? Crocheting and knitting are such wonderfully relaxing pastimes. Even if you’ve never held a crochet needle, there are so many wonderful things that you can create. I know, because although I love the thought of crocheting, it’s not my best talent.

I've been into making graphghans lately. Or I should say I've been into thinking about making graphghans, as I look at the pile of projects I have still to make. Well at any rate, I figured I would get ready to make one by getting my yarn bobbins together. I'm cheap #1, so I have a bunch of embroidery thread bobbins, which while they work ok, they are small and don't hold much yarn. I wound up google searching to see if there was a way to make DIY bobbins and there are few, so I decided to try my hand at making my own. So here we go: Warning, there are a ton of pictures. This is a traditional thread bobbin While it works well as you can see the yarn slips off and it can't hold nearly as much yarn. Unlike a DIY cardboard bobbin You will need the following materials. a cardboard box, I used one of the many priority boxes I have laying around. You want a box that will be stiff enough to hold its shape and not bend with yarn wrapped around. I used one template and simply enlarged it to get two different sizes. (This is linked at the bottom of the blog.) a cutting board or any surface that you don't mind getting messed up. This is my no food craft cutting board. an exacto knife, this can be optional because you can use scissors, but I find the knife to be far more efficient, scissors and a pencil. you want to take your box and cut it on the seam so that the box will open flat. see. It will be a bit easier to cut it once it is opened rather than fiddle with it while it is whole. you'll want to cut each section, so you will have 4 different pieces of cardboard now you may be a puzzle genius and know exactly how to get the most bobbins out of your cardboard. I am not... So yeah, you want to take your templates and trace them onto the cardboard. You may also be better at this than me and I'm cool with that. :) next you will want to take your exacto knife and at first lightly score your lines. then you will want to go back over them until you feel the knife break through the cardboard as you can see it takes time and a little bit of force once you have scored/cut enough, you want to start breaking it out. nice and easy. This is optional, but you can cut some notches ( or even just one on each side or whatever you want) to hold the yarn like a regular bobbin. and boom. there you go, two different sizes of yarn bobbins. Here is where I got the bobbin template. I simply saved the image from the page. I can't remember the percentage I used, but you can play around with it until you get the size or sizes you want. Hope this was helpful for you!

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Do you crochet? Crocheting and knitting are such wonderfully relaxing pastimes. Even if you’ve never held a crochet needle, there are so many wonderful things that you can create. I know, because although I love the thought of crocheting, it’s not my best talent.

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Do you craft with embroidery floss? Ever wonder how to store all those skeins of thread that you purchase? Don't want to spend money on purchasing bobbins? Well, I've got the perfect recycled craft for you! We love using embroidery floss for sewing and bracelet making. To keep our thread nice and neat I wrap them around these adorable cardboard bunnies. They're my cutesy DIY solution to embroidery thread storage! Super Adorable DIY Bunny Embroidery Floss Organizers This post contains affiliate links. This means I make a small bit of money for any purchases made through the links at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support. For my full disclosure policy, click here. Embroidery floss comes in so many yummy colors that it's tempting to just buy tons of skeins. But then you're left with figuring out how to store all your thread! Sure, you can always buy cardboard bobbins to wrap and organize everything. Or, DIY your own storage with cardboard! Grab some corrugated cardboard and cut it into a bunny shape. (Make a slit to create legs and another to create the ears.) Then, decorate your bunny. (It's so cute!!!) Carefully unravel your skein, and secure one end in one slit. Then, place your hand through the loop of extended floss and wrap the rest around your cardboard bunny. Secure the other end of your embroidery floss in the slit between the ears. Super simple, right? And now you've got a super adorable and unique way to store and organize skeins of thread for all your bracelet making and embroidery needs! Happy making and storing, friends!

As more schools close, here's what families are making together at home.

Do you crochet? Crocheting and knitting are such wonderfully relaxing pastimes. Even if you’ve never held a crochet needle, there are so many wonderful things that you can create. I know, because although I love the thought of crocheting, it’s not my best talent.

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You may have already seen the many beautiful examples of Ma Tante Quilting’s pattern taking shape over on Instagram, but I finished mine this past weekend and just had to share it. To be honest I’ve always struggled a little with bag making. It’s intimidating! I’m a pretty impatient sewer, and there’s always the fear that my […]Continue Reading...

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Do you crochet? Crocheting and knitting are such wonderfully relaxing pastimes. Even if you’ve never held a crochet needle, there are so many wonderful things that you can create. I know, because although I love the thought of crocheting, it’s not my best talent.

Do you crochet? Crocheting and knitting are such wonderfully relaxing pastimes. Even if you’ve never held a crochet needle, there are so many wonderful things that you can create. I know, because although I love the thought of crocheting, it’s not my best talent.

Do you crochet? Crocheting and knitting are such wonderfully relaxing pastimes. Even if you’ve never held a crochet needle, there are so many wonderful things that you can create. I know, because although I love the thought of crocheting, it’s not my best talent.

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Quilling Glue Basics - 5 Helpful Tips Do you have a hard time with glue showing on your quilling? In this video I’m going to share all the gluing tips I’ve learned since I started in 2006. Tip 1 – Smear Your Glue Puddle I often see instruction to pour out some glue, and then to dip your quilling into the puddle, but it’s easy to overcoat your quilling strip this way, which means your glue will be seen on your final work surface. Instead, I prefer to use another piece of plastic to smear the puddle flat. This way the depth of your glue puddle is very shallow. This allows you to gently press the innermost coils into the glue, coating every bit of it. When I pick it up, I pre-loosen the inner coils so the glue’s suction won’t destroy the smooth arcs. After lifting, I always turn it upside down to check if I’ve missed coating any of it. If I did, I’ll simply re-dip again. Tip 2 - Missed Spots Now, if you coiled your strip unevenly, it’s quite easy to miss getting it dipped fully into the glue. Or maybe you missed dipped a certain section. What do you do if your strip is already on your work surface? Let me show you how to add glue in a case like this. Apply glue to a scrap piece of quilling paper and slip it under the areas that are missing glue, the press your strip down. Tip 3 - Glue Dipping and Smearing Cards When smearing my glue for dipping my pieces, I prefer to use a plastic card that has a matte surface rather than a high gloss surface. I usually use the Oyster card I got when I visited London. Tip 4 - How to Undo Glued Pieces As all quillers know, our work is hard to undo. If you’ve glued something down, don’t just tear it up. You’ll end up tearing the fibres of your work surface. Instead, I extend an x-acto knife and slowly slice through the glue horizontally. This is another reason why it’s good to use as little glue as possible. If you have some stubborn bits, you may need to scrape the surface a bit. I then use an eraser to gently scour the fragments. Finally I use a bone folder to smoothen the surface as much as possible. I only remove my quilling as a last resort, and you’ll get the best results the faster you make your decision before the glue fully dries. I do suggest that you practice on a scrap piece first. Tip 5 - My Favorite Quilling Glue Brand I’m often asked what brand of glue I use. My favourite is Aleene’s Tacky Glue because it’s thick and dries fast. I use the large bottle when I need to smear it for dipping, and I put it in a fine tip bottle for applying directly onto my quilling strips. I store it upside down in a shot glass with a wet tissue at the bottom so it doesn’t clog and is always ready to use. I hope these tips help you with your quilling. I love reading your comments and hearing which tip you found the most helpful, because then it helps me decide what to show you in the future. Or if you have any tips to share, please comment so we can all learn from you as well.

As more schools close, here's what families are making together at home.

Looking for some fun DIY Crafts for Teens Girls? Look no further, these ideas are creative, cute and totally doable! Grab your supplies and let's get making!

Looking for some fun DIY Crafts for Teens Girls? Look no further, these ideas are creative, cute and totally doable! Grab your supplies and let's get making!

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