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Eggstra Fun Easter Craft Ideas with Free Printables

March 19, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Easter is almost upon us, so it’s a perfect time to think about how to decorate your house and treats for this holiday. Crafting is a great way to spend quality time with your family and friends while preparing your home for Easter Sunday. This way you will get new decorations, have a good time and save money on Easter ornaments. These free Easter printables can be printed on adhesive or plain paper and used in several interesting ways to make joyful crafts. Note that if you print them on

DIY Perfume

February 28, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Getting the kids together to experience an activity in which they can play with their hands, smell the scent of different items and be creative is an excellent way to bond. This kid’s craft is an excellent example of a project that covers all of those bases. Children can make their own “perfume”! The ingredients you will use include fragrant herbs and flowers, fruits (like oranges, grapefruits, and lemons) as well as food coloring and glitter for “flair”. These will visually and

What You Need to Know Before You Start Quilting

December 5, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Quilts are wonderful works of art ranging from colorful patterns to one-of-a-kind motifs. They’re perfect as gifts for your loved ones or as something to keep you warm during those chilly winter nights.

Although quilts may seem like complex projects that require expensive machinery and advanced skills, they’re actually quite simple. In fact, anyone can start quilting at the comfort of their own home with just a domestic sewing machine.

If you’ve been wanting to try quilting or you’re

Ways to Use Paracord

November 1, 2018 · Leave a Comment

You see it in many outdoor gears, perhaps thinking that it’s just for aesthetic reasons and not knowing it’s out there for a reason, or reasons. A paracord looks like an ordinary thick string or a soft thin rope. It’s often the bracelet for tactical watches or the removable lining for EDC bags. You might even have noticed some people wear it as a fashion accessory. But it’s more than just that.

A parachute cord, or more commonly known as paracord, is a versatile cord that is strong

Make A Homemade Air Freshener

September 22, 2018 · Leave a Comment

When you have kids and pets the house can accumulate smells. Before you reach for the store-bought spray, though, think about the tons of chemicals you’ll be coating your home in. It’s much better for your (and the household’s) health if you use a natural alternative.

Luckily, it’s incredibly easy to make DIY air freshener with a few ingredients. Most of the ingredients are cheap and you can likely get most of them at the corner store. You may even have them in your house already!