It can be tough to dream of fancy, refined home décor when you live in a cramped little apartment, or a tiny, plain home. If you love the world of pearls, diamo…
Make a Homemade Trumpet/Bugle: Here's how to make a trumpet out of household items. It sounds just like the real thing, except for the fact that it has no valves.
There's a wonderful cool front that's swept into San Antonio today, finally taking us out of the triple-digits. We're enjoying a beautiful breezy day, and I thought it would be perfect to share this little
Discover 26 brilliant, creative and thoughtful DIY items to handcraft to donate to your local nursing home.
These take a LOT of work! Holy Shmoly! But in the end - a great piece with a lot of versatility! I'm going to work on a blog about the entire process of creatin…
Sometimes the simplest things in life are the best! Have extra moving boxes? Make yourself a castle! This one has two turrets, a f...
After finishing Version 1 of the Colette Moneta, I was totally in love with the dress except for one thing. I had a major case of armhole gape. This is not an uncommon problem for me. Armhole gape ten
What a wonderful Valentine heart corner bookmarks can be, and you can even make them super personal by scribbling a special little note on them. Corner bookmarks are a great origami for kids and beginners
This spring and summer, host the best outdoor party for your kids with these 25 awesome outdoor party games for kids of all ages!
Garage organization is not difficult nor is it expensive. It is however, essential if you want a clean space where everything is relatively easy to find. Whether you have a large garage or just a small space...
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Your kids will love making this toilet paper roll leprechaun king, and a group of his leprechaun friends, for some Leprechaun shenanigans!
Three unique scavenger hunts using glow sticks in the dark! A perfect activity for families or for a group date! Free printables included!
scalloped hemline top, made by me (tutorial below — similar here and here) dittos jeans (similar here) dolce vita wedges lily jade bag gorjana necklace and bracelet michael kors watch I don’t know what it is about scallops, but I just love them. They’re a simple little detail that changes the entire look of a piece, […]
Here are some fun twists on the classic game of hop scotch! Kids would love the mickey mouse one for sure! Just click on the links to get more details. Mickey Mouse Hop Scotch Movement
The only thing harder than deployment is finding the perfect gift to give before they leave.
Tendrilly is a contemporary lace shawl featuring a deeply textured cable and lace panel filled with graceful, organic tendrils resting on a field of reverse stockinette. The asymmetrical shaping begins with just a few stitches which then flow into a wide panel of swirling lines framing delicate cables. The remainder of the body is filled with sleek stockinette stitch, which provides a lovely contrast to the texture of the panel. The bottom of the panel flows into a delicate ribbing, which finishes off the entire bottom edge. The first time I saw lace patterns that threw cables and reverse stockinette into the already fabulous mix of yarn overs and decreases, I was smitten. They seemed to combine everything wonderful that I loved most about knitting, resulting in dramatic texture that looked extra fancy and complex. The good news is that the lace pattern used for Tendrilly looks a lot harder to knit than it actually is! It’s composed of very basic stitches—knits, purls, simple 4-stitch cables, single decreases and yarn overs. And as soon as you might like a respite from the complex lace, you’ll switch over to relaxing stockinette. The Tendrilly pattern includes both charts and full written out instructions for those of you who prefer not to use charts. While dimensions and yardage are provided for DK weight, Tendrilly could effectively be worked in worsted or sport weight as well. A solid or tonal yarn is highly recommended to showcase the intricacy of the panel design. The shawl is offered in two sizes—medium (pictured in light gray)and large (pictured in rust). The pattern includes both charts and written instructions. Also included are detailed blocking instructions. SIZE AND YARDAGE: My medium size gray sample shawl pictured used about 520 yards (476 m) of Hazel Knits Lively DK yarn (Reflections colorway) and measures 60 x 26” (152 x 66 cm). The large size rust shawl used about 775 yards (709 m) of the same yarn (Henna colorway) and measures 73 x 31” (185 x 79 cm). Test shawls yardages ranged from 520-550 yards (476-503 m) for the medium size and 760-800 yards (695-732 m) for the large size. NEEDLE SIZE INFO: I used US 7 (4.5mm) needles for the main part of the shawl, switched to US 6 (4.5mm) needles for the ribbed edging, and then went back to the larger needle for the bind off.
Essential oils are a powerful tool for maintaining health and wellness in the body, and when it comes to the feet, essential oils have a host of benefits. They can be used to assist a wide range of ailments, particularly when it comes to the feet. Essential oils can provide relief from discomfort or pain, and can provide deep relaxation. In this blog post, we will explore the many benefits of using essential oils on feet, and discuss the best methods for doing so.
Rain sticks are well loved by babies and older children. They are also particularly good for people living with dementia. They remind people of the sound of gently falling rain, which is harmonious and relaxing.
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Just in time for the High Holidays, a tried-and-true recipe for kreplach, the delicious meat-filled Jewish soup dumpling. I have written before about my love for kreplach – Jewish cuisine’s triangular, meat-filled soup dumpling. A Jewish wonton, if you will. In those earlier posts, I proffered a recipe for kreplach filled with chicken – as...Read More »
These unique and inspiring boys' bedroom ideas will spark your imagination and help you design a space that's perfect for the boys in your life.
Over 50 fun science activities and experiments for kids including ideas for experiments, potions, physics, weather, and nature study.
I forgot to announce winners last week so this week there's a lot of winners! Congrats to:angelrulez19@ for winning Fingerlings Minisbcarasco@, momlh63@ and hoeyhooper@ for winning Sunny Day DVDsnowyday77@ for winning a Weighting Comforts Blanketastewart0120@ for winning Mighty MagnetsLshumack@ for winning Mystical Slymechevybelair1@ for winning Apollo & Wynn Hair Bowsdanaleedavis@ for winning a Rock Art Setluvlife4ever24@ for winning a Thermal Hunter BlasterBe sure to check out all of my current giveaways for more chances to win great prizes!
I've been on the Dusty Attic Design Team for almost 5 years now and one of the first pieces I was given to work with was the French Window Pane....I really loved this window design and was saving it for a special project....almost 5 years later I've finally come up with the special project I wanted to use it on. For this canvas I used loads of Dusty attic chipboard pieces as well as some of their paints and blooms. I always find when it comes to mixed media it is best to show rather than tell so here is a video tutorial I made up (this one is a half hour because I wanted to show all the misting and layering, so grab a cup of coffee or tea, relax and enjoy! Supplies used on this project: ~ 8x10 Canvas ~ Maja Design Patterned Paper (for window) Vintage Summer Basics ~ Dusty Attic Chipboard: DeVine Frame Set, Wrought Iron Fence, Mini Ornate Gate #2, French Window Pane, Brick Wall Panel, Mini Bird Houses, Bird Nests #1, Mini Birds #3, Mini Branches, Monarch Butterflies, Flutterbies #3. ~ Paint: Dusty Attic 'Dusty in Color' paints (Cashmere, Hot Chocolate), Luminarte Silks 'Peridot', Lindy's Stamp Gang spritz (Sea Grass Green, Steampunk Sepia,Treasure Island Aqua), Tim Holtz: Pink Sherbet Alcohol Ink, Antique Linen Distress Paint, Gesso. ~ Prima loose flowers, Dusty Attic mini roses. ~ Stencils: Crafters Workshop 'Art Is' 6x6 stencil, Prima Sunrise Sunset checkered stencil. ~ Home made texture paste ....recipe can be found at this link http://gabriellepollacco.blogspot.ca/2013/06/a-tranquil-moment-with-new-websters.html Here are some close ups again of this canvas that you can view at a more leisurely pace... I also want to thank Janene from The Scrapbook Diaries for all the lovely mixed media supplies she sends me, I got to use lots of them on this project (thanks so much Janene!) xo I hope you enjoyed my video tutorial and hope that I've inspired you to try using chipboard to create your next mixed media canvas design!
Did you have forts when you were growing up? My brother and I spent hours building and playing in our many forts of various shapes and sizes. We loved having a fun place to retreat that belonged to us alone. This Cave of Wonders can be just that for your children. But you can […]
Making this beautiful chicken mainly uses knitting, and it requires little use of crochet as well, but the chicken ornaments are simple to make. A beginner can make this too for decoration. They are so cute that kids would love them much. Click Here for details
Dive into the captivating world of balloon rockets. Learn the science, craft your own, and explore other rocket-inspired activities. Perfect for budding scientists!
(Love saying that!)Hey there! Happy to see you!Another awesome weekend is here and I am so ready.Even though we had a day off on Monday, I still feels like this has been the longest week ever!I
I always loved Valspar colors and this one, is for sale! I also like Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams but in my opinion, Valspar has the best range of colors. Also keep in min d that the colors …
Being creative and embarking on craft and DIY projects is something that's very close to The Chateau's heart and our collection of fabrics make for the perfect finish. From fixing vintage treasures in The Tresoire to taking on much bigger and exciting projects, fabric is one of the most important tools in The Strawbridge's tool belt.
