Over a hundred years to grow a tree and only a few months to take it down and burn it. Certainly people need heat and in my Nova Scotian climate a wood fire is a beauty to behold on a snowy night with the wind whistling round the door. But so much of the wood [...]

Wood turning tools are becoming more expensive all the time and wood turners are tool junkies. It seems that more and more tools are wanted all the time, even though most turners use only a handful. There is a proliferation of tools that all promise to make you a better turner or to transform you [...]

This can be as simple & basic Or advanced & professional.
There are many books, booklets, pamphlets, reprints, even articles describing how to assemble a simple article cut from a basic design which is purchased as a kit from a supplier. There are even sets of instructions available on the internet.
This is fine for the person [...]

You can easily make your own 3D decoupage paper for use in your own craft projects.
If you are making greeting cards, make sure you choose an image that is well defined but still small enough to fit nicely onto the card blank.
Use a photo editor, Word or graphics package such as Paint Shop Pro to [...]

From one crafty person to another, here are a bunch of ideas to try out while youre crafting or sewing to make your life a bit easier, and to save a bit of money and time in the process.
1.Use inexpensive index cards to staple on fabric swatches or ribbon; very handy to take with you [...]

With Grandparents Day being the first real holiday of the school year (falling on the first Sunday after Labor Day), crafts are typically a special way for children to celebrate the holiday. Different craft ideas that are used on other holidays can also be adapted for Grandparents Day. Here are a few ideas for your [...]

Why is the rabbit unafraid? Because he’s smarter than the panther. - The Edge (film)
Woodcraft is the art of carving or fashioning objects from wood. It is also defined as the dexterity and experience in matters relating to the woods, such as hunting, fishing, camping or simply surviving in the wild by staying one step [...]

GOURD GHOSTS
Materials:
Butternut squashes of different sizes
White acrylic paint
1 inch disposable paintbrushes
Small paintbrushes for details
Black acrylic paint or indelible black marker
Small paper plates
Newspaper or old tablecloth for easy clean-up
Method:
Cover a large table with newspaper or an old tablecloth.
An adult should prepare each squash by slicing off the stem close to the top with a sharp paring [...]

If you have an artistic mind and you love you make something decorative and attractive for your home then clay pots are definitely a great idea to work with. You can make different items or can also so some painting on the clay pot in such a way that it will make the plant look [...]

What falls into the category of arts and crafts in todays society? Generally we think of anything we make with our hands as a hobby and arts and crafts. The term Arts and Craft Movement was coined in the late 19th century.
Craftsmen created their projects and strove for excellence in their work. [...]