Crafts

How to Weave a Basket

Soak reeds in water., Cut base spokes., Arrange spokes in a cross., Weave the base., Turn up spokes., Weave the sides., Add rim filler., Attach basket handle., Finish with a rim.

How to Build a Dog House

Design the dog house., Cut the plywood pieces., Assemble the base., Build the walls., Attach the roof., Install the door., Paint the dog house., Add roofing material.

Heart Pop Up Valentines Card

Fold the cardstock in half, Cut out heart shapes, Fold hearts in half, Glue heart halves together, Attach pop-up heart to card, Decorate the front of the card, Write a message inside, Let glue dry completely

Pop up heart valentines card

Fold cardstock in half, Cut heart shapes from paper, Fold hearts in half, Glue heart halves together, Attach pop-up heart to card, Decorate the card front, Write a message inside

Pop Up Valentines Card

Fold the cardstock in half, Cut a small slit in the fold, Fold the cut section inward, Create a pop-up shape, Glue the shape to the pop-up tab, Decorate the card front, Add a message inside, Attach embellishments, Let glue dry completely

How to Clean and Restore Vintage Thrift Store Picture Frames

Remove the backing and glass from the frame, Dust the frame with a soft brush, Clean the frame with mild soap and water, Use cotton swabs for detailed areas, Let the frame dry completely, Inspect for damage or loose joints, Apply wood glue to loose joints, Fill cracks or holes

How to Tie-Dye with Natural Ingredients

Wash the fabric, Prepare natural dye ingredients, Boil ingredients to extract dye, Strain the dye liquid, Soak fabric in mordant solution, Twist and bind fabric with rubber bands, Dip fabric into dye bath, Let fabric soak in dye, Remove and rinse fabric, Air dry the dyed fabric, Remove rubber bands,

How to Transfer Photos to Wood Using Polycrylic

Choose and print your photo, Trim the photo to size, Apply polycrylic to the wood, Place the photo face down on the wood, Smooth out air bubbles, Let it dry overnight, Dampen the paper with water, Rub off the paper gently, Let the wood dry completely, Apply a final coat

How to Preserve Pressed Flowers in Resin for Jewelry or Coasters

Prepare your workspace, Put on gloves, Spray molds with mold release, Mix resin and hardener, Pour a thin resin layer into mold, Place pressed flowers with tweezers, Use toothpick to adjust flowers, Pour another resin layer to cover, Remove bubbles with heat gun, Let resin cure fully, Demold the piece,