http://factoidz.com/experts-in/crafts/ crafts articles on Factoidz en-us http://factoidz.com/fun-family-project-how-to-make-recycled-bird-feeders/ http://factoidz.com/fun-family-project-how-to-make-recycled-bird-feeders/ You don't have to spend a lot of money or be handy with tools in order to make bird feeders with your kids!  With a little imagination and creativity, any object you might have around the house can be recycled as a bird-feeder.  The advantages to doing this are numerous: Great family a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/images/post/fun-family-project-how-to-make-recycled-bird-feeders.jpg http://factoidz.com/screen-printing-at-home-made-easy-2/ http://factoidz.com/screen-printing-at-home-made-easy-2/ I own Kiss or Kill Clothing, an independent clothing line that I started in High School as an alternative to buying the ridiculously priced shirts of other labels. I figured that I could create designs just as good looking, if not better, than all those other labels. What I didn't realize was how ex... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/images/post/screen-printing-at-home-made-easy-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-sculptural-potted-flower-arrangements/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-sculptural-potted-flower-arrangements/ Flowers can become a living sculpture instead of a mere splash of colour. Think about colour scheme, graduating heights, volume, and texture. Design a symmetrical or asymmetrical arrangement. First begin with colour. Decide if you wa... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/summer-flowers-and-planting.jpg http://factoidz.com/oil-paintings-how-to-select-and-install-a-frame/ http://factoidz.com/oil-paintings-how-to-select-and-install-a-frame/ Oil paintings framing can be really expensive if there are framed by professionals which can really add up to your cost of your purchase. Professional framers have great experience in choosing the right frames that match the exact architectural piece and the framing process can be a time consuming t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/oil-paintings-how-to-select-and-install-a-frame.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-baby-shower-invitations/ http://factoidz.com/diy-baby-shower-invitations/ For Personalized baby shower invites DIY is the way to go! You know the essentials an invitation should include but what about all the rest? Whatever theme you decide on here are the basics. 1. decide on the theme and the shape of your invitation. Use a die cut or postcard size cardstock. 2. ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-baby-shower-invitations.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-a-huge-white-board-for-under-20/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-a-huge-white-board-for-under-20/ Large wall size white boards can cost up to $500. Here is how to you can build your own dry-erase white board for less than $20. Save paper and visualize your ideas on a giant wall size white board. This is great for students to do homework, practice problems, outlines, and other visuailizations. Id... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-build-a-huge-white-board-for-under-20.jpg http://factoidz.com/woodworking-how-to-make-cheap-wood-look-like-expensive-wood/ http://factoidz.com/woodworking-how-to-make-cheap-wood-look-like-expensive-wood/ If you’re anything like me you like to create fine furniture for your home and for your friends using woods like mahogany and walnut but in today’s tight economy using luxury woods can really strain one’s woodworking budget. When m... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/woodworking-how-to-make-cheap-wood-look-like-expensive-wood.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-decoupage-gift-wrapping-boxes-gift-wrapping-with-a-sticky-twist/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-decoupage-gift-wrapping-boxes-gift-wrapping-with-a-sticky-twist/ Wishing you had some incredibly beautiful storage boxes for all your treasures and decorations? This gift wrapping idea with a twist may be just what you are searching for! When you make these special gift wrapped boxes you can store away all your cherished ornaments and ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-decoupage-gift-wrapping-boxes-gift-wrapping-with-a-sticky-twist.jpg http://factoidz.com/taxidermy-how-to-preserve-mount-and-paint-a-perch/ http://factoidz.com/taxidermy-how-to-preserve-mount-and-paint-a-perch/ Taxidermy – How to Mount and Paint a Perch Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/taxidermy-how-to-preserve-mount-and-paint-a-perch.jpg http://factoidz.com/brush-indian-ink-and-watercolour/ http://factoidz.com/brush-indian-ink-and-watercolour/ Brush, Indian Ink and Watercolour Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/images/p/art-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/an-introduction-to-woodcarving-and-sculpture-fish/ http://factoidz.com/an-introduction-to-woodcarving-and-sculpture-fish/ When planning a form for transference into another material and size the simplest way is to draw the three elevations to the s... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/images/p/art-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/woodworking-as-a-family-hobbyworking-with-pine/ http://factoidz.com/woodworking-as-a-family-hobbyworking-with-pine/ Pine is the most common variety of softwood available at any home center today and the most reasonably priced. There are many different species of Pine available to the woodworker but, because Pine is thought of being an utilitarian species of wood that is only good for making shelves, rough framing... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/woodworking-as-a-family-hobbyworking-with-pine.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-use-of-line-tone-texture-in-drawing-and-art/ http://factoidz.com/the-use-of-line-tone-texture-in-drawing-and-art/ The Use of Line, Texture, and Tone in Drawing. In the Foundation notes we discussed our interpretation of drawing as compared to painting. Let us n... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/images/p/art-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/mothers-day-gifts-what-shell-treasure-most-for-almost-free/ http://factoidz.com/mothers-day-gifts-what-shell-treasure-most-for-almost-free/ Yes, it’s coming up on us fast--the Mother, if you’ll pardon the pun--of all Hallmark Holidays. True, I recognize that it was the inspiration of Anna Jarvis... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/mothers-day-gifts-what-shell-treasure-most-for-almost-free.jpg http://factoidz.com/painting-capturing-new-zealands-beauty-in-acrylics-watercolours-and-unison-pastels-2/ http://factoidz.com/painting-capturing-new-zealands-beauty-in-acrylics-watercolours-and-unison-pastels-2/ Down Under - Part 2. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/painting-capturing-new-zealands-beauty-in-acrylics-watercolours-and-unison-pastels-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/painting-capturing-new-zealands-beauty-in-acrylics-watercolours-and-unison-pastels/ http://factoidz.com/painting-capturing-new-zealands-beauty-in-acrylics-watercolours-and-unison-pastels/ “Hello, I have just seen your web site and I notice that you lived in Suffolk, so did I. ( I live in France now ) Do you have any cards of paintings from there for my friends? Shuna.... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/painting-capturing-new-zealands-beauty-in-acrylics-watercolours-and-unison-pastels.jpg http://factoidz.com/learning-how-to-make-pottery-and-ceramics/ http://factoidz.com/learning-how-to-make-pottery-and-ceramics/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/learning-how-to-make-pottery-and-ceramics.jpg http://factoidz.com/pastel-painting-cross-hatching-and-broken-colour/ http://factoidz.com/pastel-painting-cross-hatching-and-broken-colour/ I am going to include Cross Hatching with Broken Colour because Cross Hatching with colour relies upon one coloured line next to and overlapping another line. As with the Impressionist technique o... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/images/p/art-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/pastel-painting-the-white-chalk-ground/ http://factoidz.com/pastel-painting-the-white-chalk-ground/ One very pleasant way to gain softer blending affects with the added advantages of saving on pastel and not needing an expensive paper is to give the papers surface several coats of ordinary school quality white chalk. An ordi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/images/p/art-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-use-photographs-to-create-a-painting-1/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-use-photographs-to-create-a-painting-1/ Appletreewick. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-use-photographs-to-create-a-painting-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/painting-a-boat-in-watercolour/ http://factoidz.com/painting-a-boat-in-watercolour/ Cobble in Bridlington Harbour I ju... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/painting-a-boat-in-watercolour.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-started-with-pastel-painting/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-started-with-pastel-painting/ What are pastels? Pastels are pure pigment (powdered colour) bonded together with a gum... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-get-started-with-pastel-painting.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-structured-course-to-the-foundation-areas-of-oil-painting/ http://factoidz.com/a-structured-course-to-the-foundation-areas-of-oil-painting/ A Foundation to OIL PAINTING Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-structured-course-to-the-foundation-areas-of-oil-painting.jpg http://factoidz.com/understanding-basic-watercolor-painting-techniques/ http://factoidz.com/understanding-basic-watercolor-painting-techniques/ Because of the transparency of watercolour we cannot cover dark paint with lighter paint. Therefore' the general principal in watercolour painting is to build the picture up working from ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/understanding-basic-watercolor-painting-techniques.jpg http://factoidz.com/woodworking-as-a-family-hobbysetting-up-shop/ http://factoidz.com/woodworking-as-a-family-hobbysetting-up-shop/ Woodworking is a hobby that the whole family can enjoy. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a man or woman, or a young boy or girl. It doesn’t matter whether you’re nine years old or ninety years young. It doesn’t matter whether y... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/woodworking-as-a-family-hobbysetting-up-shop.jpg http://factoidz.com/kdelik-henna-portfolio/ http://factoidz.com/kdelik-henna-portfolio/ Let me start this factoid by plugging The Henna Page. All the instructions you will need to get into doing this yourself can be found there. I will be glad to answer any questions directed at my newbie experience, just ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-9.jpg http://factoidz.com/simple-diy-gifts-from-the-heart-on-a-budget/ http://factoidz.com/simple-diy-gifts-from-the-heart-on-a-budget/ Many times we all think we have to spend money in order to give a gift.  This is not true.  You don't have to spend a dime to give someone a great gift. When you take the time to create a special gift for someone, it has more meaning, more thought.  It means you actually put some effort into t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/simple-diy-gifts-from-the-heart-on-a-budget.jpg http://factoidz.com/making-your-own-snow-globe-for-any-occasion/ http://factoidz.com/making-your-own-snow-globe-for-any-occasion/ Children spend hours mesmerized by them, and often keep them their entire lives; others are fascinated by the variety of globes available worldwide and have immense collections. But what if you can’t find one that expresses a certai... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/making-your-own-snow-globe-for-any-occasion.jpg http://factoidz.com/simple-and-inexpensive-wedding-favors/ http://factoidz.com/simple-and-inexpensive-wedding-favors/ When it comes to wedding favors there is so much to choose from and some people are now opting to not even include favors into their wedding. You can still include favors into your wedding reception at an inexpensive cost and add something personal to it. When it comes to favors the two things most ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/simple-and-inexpensive-wedding-favors.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-wedding-invitations/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-wedding-invitations/ Wedding invitations can get very expensive, just like everything else in a wedding, invitations can be way overpriced for what you get. Many brides are opting to create their own invitations now to save money and have more control over the design and the timing of when they have their invitations... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-your-own-wedding-invitations.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-potpourri/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-potpourri/ Are you one of those sentimental people who just can’t throw out a bouquet of roses once it’s past its prime? Do you have a room with a area of ceiling space devoted to dozens of bouquets hanging upside down because according to the best advic... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-your-own-potpourri.jpg http://factoidz.com/craft-ideas-using-buttons/ http://factoidz.com/craft-ideas-using-buttons/ Have a ton of buttons just laying around.  Time to get your creative juices flowing and use them up. Today at most craft stores you can purchase large amounts of crazy buttons for a matter of $5.00 and less.  This is great especially if you are looking for a small button to replace one on a blo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/craft-ideas-using-buttons.jpg http://factoidz.com/fun-ways-to-wrap-gifts/ http://factoidz.com/fun-ways-to-wrap-gifts/ It's always fun to come up with new ideas when it comes to wrapping those special gifts.  Each gift needs a special touch to make it extra special for the receiver. Over the years I have found several very useful ways to wrap gifts and let me tell you they look fabulous and keep everyone smiling... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/fun-ways-to-wrap-gifts.jpg http://factoidz.com/pottery-tips-for-beginners/ http://factoidz.com/pottery-tips-for-beginners/ Pottery can be a fun way to express your creative drive in the manual arts. You don't need a lot of fancy supplies or a lot of money to get started. There are many types of pottery, but this article will discuss basic pottery supplies and suggestions. If you have patience, ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/pottery-tips-for-beginners.jpg http://factoidz.com/4-ways-to-create-your-own-multimedia-flash-christmas-greeting-ecards/ http://factoidz.com/4-ways-to-create-your-own-multimedia-flash-christmas-greeting-ecards/ Sending greeting eCards is a nice way to communicate, connect and express your emotions, your feelings, your care, and thoughts for people, friends and love ones, especially in this Christmas. Here are 4 ways to help you create Christmas Flash eCard. Create it Use R... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/4-ways-to-create-your-own-multimedia-flash-christmas-greeting-ecards.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-personalize-your-gift-wrapping/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-personalize-your-gift-wrapping/ This holiday season, consider a different type of gift wrapping for the special people in your life. It's very unique and allows you to personalize the package to suit the person receiving the gift. Here is the basic information that will help you create this special wrapping: First, purchase a r... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-personalize-your-gift-wrapping.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-snow-globes/ http://factoidz.com/diy-snow-globes/ Snow globes whether for the holiday or other occasions, are precious items and have been an admired craft for a long time. Snow globes represen... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-snow-globes.jpg http://factoidz.com/creative-gift-wrapping-ideas/ http://factoidz.com/creative-gift-wrapping-ideas/ Looking for creative gift-wrapping ideas? Think about your audience (the person who will get the gift), the object inside, and what you have around the house. There are tons of ways to be creative in this area -- you just have to fi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/creative-gift-wrapping-ideas.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-started-in-scrapbooking/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-started-in-scrapbooking/ Scrapbooking is not only an enjoyable hobby/craft, it’s kind of a “public service” for your family. You will be turning those ignored and mostly-forgotten boxes of family photos into a kind of pictorial family histo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-get-started-in-scrapbooking.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-picture-frame/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-picture-frame/ If you're like me, you have pets and want interesting, creative frames that are more than 4 sides and a hook. Well, look no further! I have been creating my own dog frames for years. You can use many different materials such as wood, metal, cardboard, leaves, etc. Here are ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-your-own-picture-frame.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-creative-homemade-christmas-ornaments/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-creative-homemade-christmas-ornaments/ Making your own Christmas ornaments can be fun and easy. Using your creativity and a little bit of effort, you can make simple ornaments for your tree. Playing Christmas music while you work, helps get you in the mood and stay focused. Just slip a CD into your PC and you're ready to begin. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-your-own-creative-homemade-christmas-ornaments.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-diy-paper-christmas-snowflakes/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-diy-paper-christmas-snowflakes/ Looking for a fun activity that you can enjoy at home with the kids? Try making your own paper snowflake ornaments and decorations for the house! Any type of paper will work: construction paper, cooking foil, typing paper, gift wrap, comics, phone book pages...you are only limited to your imaginatio... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-diy-paper-christmas-snowflakes.jpg http://factoidz.com/soapy-clean-holiday-craft-ideas-for-kids/ http://factoidz.com/soapy-clean-holiday-craft-ideas-for-kids/ Have yourself a clean Christmas. Christmas craft ideas + soap = good, clean fun! Elvis sang about a blue Christmas, and Bing's Christmas was white.  So how do you have a clean Christmas?  When you get out the soap and gather the kids for some clean and festive art projects. Added bonus: Your ki... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/soapy-clean-holiday-craft-ideas-for-kids.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-christmas-tree-ornaments/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-christmas-tree-ornaments/ The true beauty of a Christmas tree is the story that it tells. Some people prefer a theme to their tree. Others use a mish-mash of ornaments. Anyway that you approach it, a tree's ornaments should symbolize the love and joy of the Christmas season. One way to truly express your personal feelings a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-your-own-christmas-tree-ornaments.jpg http://factoidz.com/inexpensive-diy-christmas-ornament-ideas/ http://factoidz.com/inexpensive-diy-christmas-ornament-ideas/ When it comes to Christmas decorations: I like to change my themes from year to year. I prefer to spend money on gifts instead of decorations. I prefer a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/inexpensive-diy-christmas-ornament-ideas.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-a-bouquet-of-flowers/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-a-bouquet-of-flowers/ Taking flowers from your garden or picking them in the wild is so much more satisfying than buying a bunch from the store or florist's. It is certainly a lot more economical, as well. Another option is to purchase flowers from the florists that have not yet been arranged into a bouquet, and arran... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-a-bouquet-of-flowers.jpg http://factoidz.com/creative-christmas-gift-ideas-for-the-diy-er/ http://factoidz.com/creative-christmas-gift-ideas-for-the-diy-er/ Are you looking for some original, meaningful, and easy-to-make Christmas gifts?  Here are some fun craft ideas that anyone, any age, can create.  Your friends and family will adore these hand-crafted Christmas gifts. Beaded Brace... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/creative-christmas-gift-ideas-for-the-diy-er.jpg http://factoidz.com/6-easy-last-minute-gift-ideas/ http://factoidz.com/6-easy-last-minute-gift-ideas/ So you've only got a month (or a week, eek!) left until Christmas, and your "To Buy For" list still has a few names on it... What to do?? Most of us know some of the easy ways out, but for those of you inexperienced in the art of last minute shopping, or if you've been through all your typical id... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/6-easy-last-minute-gift-ideas.jpg http://factoidz.com/inexpensive-stocking-stuffer-ideas/ http://factoidz.com/inexpensive-stocking-stuffer-ideas/ There are so many different things you can buy as stocking stuffers. Stocking stuffers make great presents. They are usually small and inexpensive. You can give most of this stuff as a regular gift or as a bonus stocking stuffer. Most ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/inexpensive-stocking-stuffer-ideas.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-old-fashioned-christmas-decorations/ http://factoidz.com/diy-old-fashioned-christmas-decorations/ Decorating for Christmas doesn't actually require ANY electricity to do well. One of the best things you can do is go to a tree farm to buy your Christmas Tree. Pick one that is a bit taller than you need, and use your saw to harvest the lower evergreen branches until the tree is a better height for... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-old-fashioned-christmas-decorations.jpg http://factoidz.com/family-fun-with-creative-crafts-oven-clay-paper-making-and-puppets/ http://factoidz.com/family-fun-with-creative-crafts-oven-clay-paper-making-and-puppets/ Beat the boredom blues by gathering the family around the table for some crafty fun.  Family craft time is perfect for those rainy or chilly "can't get outdoors" days.  All you need are some simple household items you probably already have on hand- no need to make a trip down the crafts aisle.  E... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/family-fun-with-creative-crafts-oven-clay-paper-making-and-puppets.jpg http://factoidz.com/popsicles-lip-gloss-and-other-ways-to-save-the-earth/ http://factoidz.com/popsicles-lip-gloss-and-other-ways-to-save-the-earth/ 1. Popsicles: Save the juice from canned fruits and the pulp and juice from fresh fruits. If you have one of those popsicle forms that have the metal top into which you stick the popsicle sticks, you already know that it’s almos... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/popsicles-lip-gloss-and-other-ways-to-save-the-earth.jpg http://factoidz.com/decoupage-a-fun-and-versatile-craft/ http://factoidz.com/decoupage-a-fun-and-versatile-craft/ Decoupage is a fancy word for decorating objects with cut-out paper. It’s inexpensive and easy and can produce elegant and creative results. You can enjoy it with friends or with your kids and even use recycled materials. It’s a great option for both the novice and the experienced crafter. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/decoupage-a-fun-and-versatile-craft.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-write-creative-christmas-letters/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-write-creative-christmas-letters/ Most people enjoy getting into the Christmas spirit by decorating, shopping and participating in Christmas programs and celebrations. However, writing the annual Christmas newsletter is often considered to be a last-minute chore for the procrastinating letter-writer of the famil... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-write-creative-christmas-letters.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-project-how-to-build-a-bookcase/ http://factoidz.com/diy-project-how-to-build-a-bookcase/ Need some extra storage, but you don’t have the money to spend on expensive bookcases? Why not build a bookcase yourself? Building a bookcase isn’t always a simple task, but it doesn’t have to be so difficult. Using standard lumber, your basic tools and eight easy steps, you can build your ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST crafts http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-project-how-to-build-a-bookcase.jpg