If you are new to embossing, here is a quick how-to guide to get you started. In this case, we’ll take you through the process of heat embossing on paper or card stock, but you can emboss a variety of other materials too, including ceramics, fabrics, glass, and wood. The process for embossing on paper […]
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Beaded Lace Necklace – With a Video Tutorial
Join me in making a beaded lace necklace. I’ve been in full-on work mode for the last couple of weeks, so decided to down tools on Sunday and spend the day beading which is both fun and relaxing. I love that you can take a few beads and create something really pretty and unique. And […]
Free Macrame Feather Pattern with Video
Free Macrame Feather Pattern with Video Things have been pretty busy for me lately, between many hours of writing, and designing book covers, I haven’t had much time to create anything crafty for a while. So I thought I would stretch my fingers for a bit and make something fun. A few months ago, I […]
How to Use a Heat Press – Clear and Simple Instructions
To give you the best idea of how to use your heat press machine, I’ve written this easy how to use a heat press machine guide. I’ll take you through a typical process for printing a cotton t-shirt. You can scroll straight down to any of the sections in this how-to by using the list of contents below. […]
Beeswax vs Soy Candles (Which is Better?)
Firstly it must be said that there are a number of important similarities between beeswax and soy candles. For a start, neither contain paraffin wax. That is, if, they are made from pure soy or beeswax and not some dubious soy or beeswax blends. So both are good and either is better than a regular […]
How to Finish a Beaded Bracelet (On or off Loom)
So you’ve just completed a really nice piece of beadwork, either on or off a bead loom, and you’re now faced with the problem of how to turn it into a finished bracelet you can proudly wear. You’ll find there are a ton of helpful tutorials on how to set up and use a bead […]
Lavender Massage Oil Recipe
There have been several promising but so far, small scientific studies indicating the effectiveness of using lavender to alleviate anxiety and improve sleep quality. Whether you find yourself wound up in a tight knot at 3 a.m. wondering if you will ever be able to fall asleep normally again or you would just like to relax, unwind […]
Does Lavender Help you Sleep? (Yes, Here’s Why)
Those who suffer from even the occasional bout of insomnia will know that the inability to fall and stay asleep is more than just an inconvenience, making you tired and writing off your ability to function at your best the next day. Having insomnia is a stressful situation in itself, often causing high levels of […]
Living Room Lighting Ideas for Different Tastes
Living Rooms Are for Living In Choosing the right ways to light your living room really is important. After all, the living room is an important multi-use space. It’s probably one of the largest rooms in your home, it’s a great gathering place for family and friends, and it’s likely also one of the most-used […]
Easy Pom Pom Garland
Let’s face it, no one wants to see a limp, straggly, uneven pom pom. That’s just gonna bring everyone down. Pom poms should be adorable, round, fluffy balls of fun that’ll brighten up the dullest of days – and there’s a little secret to getting them to fluff up perfectly… The secret is all in […]