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One of my fondest memories from when I was young is being at my grandma's house while she and my mom were canning food in Mason jars. For many of us, these rustic jars bring back memories of happy times or days gone by.
Earlier today while I was cleaning out my cabinets I happened upon some old Mason jars and decided to bring them out and put flowers in them ...
Flowers are naturally beautiful, but you can't always find them in the color that you need. For instance, colors like black, green or bright blue just don't occur in nature.
So what do you do when you need flowers in one of these unusual colors? Dye them! Here are some instructions for dying flowers to get you started.
Dying flowers is actually incredibly easy. All you need are some white or light ...
No doubt about it, watching movies and viewing pictures in 3D is a lot of fun. The images seem to jump off the screen thanks to a special filming process and the use of 3D glasses.
These special glasses allow each eye to see a slightly different version of the same picture. The brain then takes these two versions of the same image and combines them into one, creating a 3 ...
Watercolor paintings are soft, beautiful and truly unique. Unlike many other styles of painting which are strict or rigid, using watercolors allows you to let the paint flow and layer to create beautiful, luminous paintings.
Painting with watercolors is not as easy as you might think, however, it is a very fun and rewarding artistic medium and can be great for anyone to start regardless of their age or experience level. ...
Even the most beautiful piece of art can still benefit from the proper color of mat board. When art is framed the mat board works to help set off the colors of the painting, draw the eye into the painting itself and add another layer of depth.
When you choose the right color of mat board for your painting the results can be beautiful. On the other hand, choosing the ...
Using old windows to create craft projects isn't just fun, but it also can help to keep the windows from winding up in a landfill somewhere while giving you a beautiful item to display in your home.
You can use any type of old window to create crafts and with a little imagination and elbow great turn it into something wonderful. Here are some ideas on how to use old windows ...
Table runners are a terrific way to dress up a table and decorate it to match your mood no matter what the occasion. With the enormous variety of fabrics in all different colors and styles you can be sure to find a fabric for your table runner that will match perfectly and give your table just the flair that it needs.
The good news is that table runners are very easy ...
Christmas stockings are one of the most beloved Christmas traditions, and making your own stockings can be a fun way to add a personal touch to the holiday season. Even if you aren't very good with crafting, Christmas stockings are easy to make and can be a lot of fun to decorate and personalize.
It is a great family project that allows everyone to use their imagination and creativity to create ...
Sock puppets have been a popular way of entertaining children for decades and are a fun, inexpensive craft project that makes a great rainy day activity for kids. Making sock puppets is easy and once they are completed they can provide hours or entertainment for your children where they can use their imaginations and creativity.
All you need to get started making your own sock puppets are some old socks and ...
Photo frames are great for displaying photos of just about anything including your family, pets, beautiful scenery, vacation memories, artistic photos or just about anything else you can think of. Today you can find ready made photo frames decorated in any number of ways to compliment your photos. However, if you want a decorative frame you may be surprised by how expensive they are.
While plain photo frames are pretty cheap, ...
