Making a ruffle is an easy sewing project. The most challenging part of this project is the materials necessary. For non-knit fabrics, you need to serge the edges of the fabric, which requires a serger or a sewing machine with a serger setting. Aside from the materials required, making ruffles from

A tawashi is a product that originated in Japan but has become popular all over the world. Tawashis are eco-friendly scrubbers, useful for a variety of kitchen chores, including scrubbing pots and pans and cleaning counters and sinks. Make a tawashi out of cotton yarn for softness or acrylic yarn fo

Pressure-treated wood is easy to work with. The following simple safety procedures are recommended.

Video Transcript I'm Lindsey Ralston and this is how to make a map coaster. This project is pretty fun. You can take maps from your travels, local maps from where you live and use it as a fun way to make a keepsake or gifts for friends. This project I'm using a Seattle Bicycle Map,...

"TPPC" is a free online game for the PC that is based on the "Pokemon" franchise by Nintendo. After you register for the game, you can catch and battle Pokemon the same way it is done in the Nintendo Pokemon games. All the maps and Pokemon were taken from the Gameboy Advance Pokemon games, but inste

Dollhouses can create hours of endless entertainment for children or can be elegant pieces of craftsmanship for the adult hobbyist. Adding realistic details, such as window boxes, can give even the most ordinary miniature house that "wow!" factor.

The USDA recommends that children from ages 4 to 8 consume 1 1/2 cups of vegetables and 1 to 1 1/2 cups of fruit every day, but actually getting kids to eat that amount of fruits and veggies can be a challenge. Fun activities that promote healthy eating can offer long-term value.

Guillotine paper trimmers use a long blade and handle assembly mounted at one end by a spring and mounting screw. Trimmers range from full-featured models with blade guards, built-in rulers, and movable guides, to more basic models with nothing more than a base and blade arm. Trimmers come in a vari

Also, every time I used to look for some plans on the internet, it seemed like the woodworking plans are kind of scattered all over the place; there is no real order as there are ...

Sewing napkins is easy, even with professional-looking mitered corners. By selecting different fabric colors, types, patterns and weights, you can completely transform the look and feel of the dining table, whether the occasion calls for casual or formal napkins. Use thread that closely matches the

For a Sunday school teacher, it is crucial to find actvities that hold the interest of the children as well as teach them important Bible lessons. Seashells are lovely decorations and each one is unique, so they make for delightful crafting. They are also easy for the kids to work with and can be fo

In July 2011, the "Guardian" reported that knitting has made a lasting resurgence not just among crafters, but in the mainstream and online media as well. Perhaps this is due in part to the unmistakable texture and look of knitted fabric. Well-made knitted fabric is flexible and sturdy, and the repe

Quilting machines are a type of sewing machine used in quilting. These machines make sewing quilts much easier than hand sewing them or sewing them with traditional sewing machines because they are specially designed to meet quilt-making needs. A variety of quilting sewing machines exist on the mark

Right at the quiet end ofBig Lalagun Beach in Puerto Galera lies Campbell's Beach Resort , the only one here with the most spectacular view of Puerto Galera Bay. A peaceful and family-oriented beach, Big Lalaguna is the best swimming area near Puerto Galera's commercial and entertainment d

Red crystals and stones are used during meditation to energize and initiate action. According to “The Encyclopedia of Crystals” author Judy Hall: “These crystals heighten libido and stimulate creativity.” Although red stones, such as garnet are extremely stimulating, the crys

Low-set chokers feel similar to any other necklace but high, wide or beaded chokers can be a problem for some wearers. High chokers are held in place by force. They can be quite tight and may leave pressure marks. Wide chokers are problematic because they can prevent your pores from breathing, resul

Add to the spooky and playful feel of your Halloween party with the soft glow of flickering candle light emanating from homemade votive holders. Recycle old tin cans into festive jack-o-lantern holders with some paint and supplies you already have around your home. Each votive will only take you aro

Pirates are all the rage these days, particularly given the popularity of Captain Jack Sparrow and others. Renaissance Festivals often have entire weekends devoted to pirate lore, and many libraries, schools and shops around the country celebrate all things swashbuckling. Part of the fun of events l

An increase in the feral hog population is often harmful to local crops, as well as local residents and livestock, and can have a detrimental effect on the water supply. As a result, many farmers and land owners set up hog snares around their property to catch these pests and dispose of them. Hog