Scrapbooking is the scrappers method of saving their personal life in art form. Scrappers are very creative. They use a variety of materials to create a history using photographs, printed material, memorabilia to create scrapbooks, cards, albums and a variety of beautiful objects.
Scrapbooking is a hobby that has become a favorite form of [...]

You have probably heard of alpaca yarn, but why should you use it in your next knitted or crocheted handmade project? Seven reasons. It is softer, warmer, stronger, and more lustrous than sheeps’ wool, hypoallergenic, hand washable, and comes in 22 natural colors.
Let’s take a look at those seven reasons individually.
1. What makes [...]

This is a craft we are currently working on here in my home, and the kids are having a great time getting involved. Toddlers and older kids alike will love this project.
To start you will need the following:
Regular box or regular wood crate
Paint & Paint Brushes
Sparkles, confeti, other craft items
Imagination
First get the box or crate [...]

Candles have been an important staple in civilization for centuries. First used as a primary source of light, they have grown to be used for much, much more. Today, candles are still used for the soft and romantic light they provide; however, they are used more for a pleasant atmosphere rather than a necessity as [...]

So you’ve got your soap batch done and you are so proud of yourself. Way to go!
As you may already know, hand made soaps contain some excess lye sometimes. Soap that contains lye is not good for your skin. So we need a good testing procedure that will say weather our soap has [...]

Quilts serve several purposes in our life from adding color to our beds and walls to keeping us warm on a cold winter night. A process called quilting creates these beautiful pieces of art. Quilts consist of a bed covering composed of a quilt top, a layer of cotton batting in between and a layer [...]

Quilts are a type of bedding that are made of a colorful quilt top, a layer of cotton batting, and a layer of fabric, which is used to provide a firm support and backing. All these layers are combined together using the technique of quilting. While the primary purpose of a quilt is to be [...]

Have you ever thought, boy I sure would like to make a luxurious bar of soap but thought all that measuring and mixing was too much aggravation. Well here is the smart, short and easy version that anyone can do with easy to find everyday ingredients. This is a no weigh recipe, so you dont [...]

great way to encourage reading
Before you start, gather together:
2- 5 x 7 pieces of mat board
2-8 1/2 x 11 pieces of decorative paper (scrap book papers or wall paper scraps work well)
White glue
Several sheets of 8 1/2 x 11-inch card stock
One shoelace or piece of ribbon
Hole punch
Drill
Your kids imagination
Directions
1. To house a collection [...]