The question as to which kind of paint is easiest to work with is one bound to yield different answers. True enough, the ease or difficulty of using a specific type of paint largely depends on the person using it, particularly on the person’s skill and desired effect. Water color painting is its own discipline…
Inspirational quotes have always been around, but now we have a way of putting them on canvas to create artwork for your home. DIY canvas quotes are very easy to make and only take a few supplies. Just about anyone can make them and once you try it, you won’t be able to stop. The…
Christmas is a festive time of year when we deck our halls and make homes look beautiful. These are a few ideas on how to deck your halls with handmade decorations that are beautiful and do not cost much to make. Christmas Bow Wreath Use a 14 inch straw wreath and a bunch of premade…
Christmas is all about spending quality time with family and friends, as well as taking part in festivities – and what better way to get into the festive mood than to start decorating your home? While re-using the Christmas ornaments you’ve saved from the past years is budget-friendly, decorating your home the same year everyday…
There is more to Halloween decorations that tying a sheet to a tree and piling pumpkins on top of hay bales. Be creative with your decorations and place them inside and out for a true Halloween experience. Many decorations can be made without buying expensive materials and you might just have some of them around…
Every neighborhood has that one family that decorates to the extreme for Halloween. Some of their Halloween props, or decorations, might be pretty over the top. They may go out and purchase animated props. The following are a few DIY Halloween props That don’t take a great deal of skill or money to make. Still,…
Gourds are plentiful during Halloween and come in many different shapes and colors. They are definitely a sign of fall and winter on the way as they ripen during this time of the year. When gourds are planted in the garden, they often supply the gardener with enough to give to family, friends and neighbors…
The beginning of the school year marks new beginnings – a chance to make new friends, take up new and better study habits, and learn new things. To get you hyped for the new school year, here are some back-to-school craft ideas that will add color and efficiency to studying: Duct Tape Notebook Covers and…
A great deal of controversy exists on using old tires. Tires will do some slow biodegrading and then they may release some carbon, sulfur and zinc – all of which are good for plants if using in the garden – but they also contain PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons). If you are using tires outside in…