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Facts About Teddy Bears
Teddy bears are classic stuffed toys for children. Popular all around the world with children of all ages, teddy bears consistently out-sell all other stuffed animal toys. They are known for providing young children with a sense of security and even companionship.
How to Adjust Bowel Movement Patterns
While infrequent bowel movements often are due to a lack of fiber in your diet, too many often are caused by a change in diet, medication or possible health issues. As you age, your body's digestive system goes through changes. Adjustments to your diet increase or decrease regularity, but it also is
Easy Ways to Make Paper Airplanes
You, too, can pilot a paper airplane.aereo di carta image by DGAETA from Fotolia.comKids have been making paper airplanes for decades and each one has a unique design. Every paper airplane has different aerodynamics, which determines how fast and far it will fly. There are many different...
Can You Make a Coverlet Using Flannel Material?
A coverlet is a lightweight covering used to decorate a bed, couch or even a chair. Sewing a coverlet is one of the easiest projects to do to change the look of a room. Flannel is often used in bedding as sheets and backing for quilts. The fabric is easy to launder, provides some warmth and comes in
How to Build N Scale Buildings From Scratch
Modeling in N-scale allows you to create large detailed scale areas in a small amount of space. For model railroaders or diorama makers this can be extremely useful as it presents the opportunity to build epically, including everything from single buildings to small towns in your model. While there
How to Make Your Own Foam Case for the Kindle
The Kindle transformed the way books are read. The personal electronic device allows readers to store hundred of books in a space no larger than a single bound hardcover book. Readers can download entire books to their personal device and read at their leisure. But like any other electronic device,
How to Smock Ornaments
Smocked ornaments are a lovely home accent, excellent practice piece and a beautiful holiday gift. Smocking, or hand embroidery on pleated fabric, is often used for heirloom garments but can also be used for home accents. Smocking ornaments is quite quick if you are an experienced smocker, or it can
How to Plan an Appliqué Quilt
Quilting, a popular artistry that some people do as a hobby and others as a trade, requires creativity, mastery and organization. Designing a quilt with appliqu¨¦ pieces takes the craft to a different level of originality. Plan an appliqu¨¦ quilt by taking suggestions from others with experience in
DIY: Jewelry Display
Displaying your jewelry makes it easier to find your favorite pieces. Displays are also vital if you want to sell jewelry at fairs or other venues. Creating a simple DIY jewelry display out of items readily available is often less expensive than purchasing a display system. A display that showcases
How to Make Play Dough Out of Corn Starch
Creative parents and preschool teachers on a budget have been making homemade play dough for years. Many different ingredients can be added to play dough to alter the texture, color or scent for an added sensory experience. Although many homemade play dough recipes call for flour, cornstarch can be
Greeting Cards for All Occasions
Printable greeting cards are the best thing to give out on any occasion. These little notes might just be pieces of cardboard, but the message could mean a lot. These days, you can get any ...
How to Make Jackets From Cotton Fabrics
The secrets to making jackets from cotton are: Matching the fabric to the pattern, cutting precisely and pressing every seam. Soft boleros can be made from lightweight dress fabrics. Denim or canvas make sturdy work or play jackets. Corduroy is often used to make casual jackets. Twill and seersucker
How to Make People Puppets Out of Paper Bags
The next time the kids cry that they're bored, reach into the pantry for lunch bags and make some people puppets. With a few scraps of cloth and yarn, button eyes and a drawn-on mouth, ordinary paper lunch bags are transformed into characters full of personality. You can make puppets to represent yo
Crafts to Make for Lammas
Lammas is a harvest festival celebrating the end of summer and the harvest season in the beginning of fall. Practitioners of Wicca and paganism celebrate Lammas by honoring the sun god and other figures and giving thanks for a fruitful harvest of food. Use your crafty skills to celebrate this season
Directions for a Yellow Brick Road Quilt
A yellow brick road style quilt is a simple beginner's pattern and is easy to make. The name of the quilt conjures up images of the Wizard of Oz, and the quilt itself looks like it belongs on the very road that Dorothy followed. While the traditional choice of colors includes yellow-colored squares
Do it Yourself Fleece Blanket
No-sew fleece blankets are a good option for those who aren't versed in sewing or who don't have access to a machine. They are fun and easy to make and would make a quick gift.
Off-Road Driving Trails
Off-road driving is an exciting way of exploring remote areas of the country.Jupiterimages/Comstock/Getty ImagesOff-road driving is an adventurous method of exploring out-of-the-way regions, usually in a 4x4 vehicle. The United States has numerous off-road tracks, which vary in length and...
St. Patrick's Day Activities & Crafts for Children
Most kids don't know the true meaning behind St. Patrick's Day, but they do know it's a day for wearing green or getting pinched. For children, St. Patrick's Day means lots of rainbows, shamrocks and anything with a leprechaun on it. Help kids get a little more familiar with the hallmarks of the day