Crafting To Relieve Stress

6 Kid-Friendly Projects With A Skein Of Chenille Yarn

2 March 2023

Chenille yarn is an excellent crafting medium: it is soft as butter and it works up quickly. This bulky yarn is widely available- often on sale- and is easy for small fingers to maneuver during crafting, knitting, or crocheting. If you have a skein of soft chenille yarn in your stash, consider pulling it out for a fun afternoon or weekend.   Six kid-friendly projects for a skein of chenille yarn are: 

Three Monogrammed Note Card Ideas To Consider

26 July 2021

If you enjoy the process of writing notes by hand and sending them to people you know, you may frequently buy packs of note cards with designs that catch your eye. Another option to think about is ordering a pack of monogrammed note cards. The custom touch can be exciting, and ordering a large supply of these cards online will save you from having to shop for cards locally. You can easily find a service that can design a custom monogram for you, and you'll be able to choose what size, font, and color you want.

Three Ways That Children's Building Block Toys Can Be Educational

3 November 2020

When you shop for toys for your children, you'll often have two goals — you want the toys that you buy to be entertaining for your kids, but you also want the toys to be educational to some degree. Sometimes, you'll find toys that are more toward one end of this spectrum than the other. For example, a particular toy may be highly educational, but not very fun to play with.

Promoting Your Business With Clear Vinyl Window Graphics On Its Storefront

20 February 2020

There are many options that you can use for advertising your business and helping it to grow. However, it can be easy to overlook some of the simpler options that can be used to effectively raise awareness of your company. One of these options can include clear vinyl window graphics. Myth: Clear Vinyl Graphics Are Only Compatible With Auto Glass One common reason for businesses failing to utilize these graphics is due to the assumption that they are only compatible with auto glass.

3 Tips For Finding Antique Trade Catalogs At A Low Price

29 July 2017

If you're interested in history, you might be interested in checking out antique trade catalogs. Many people like looking at antique trade catalogs for things like old furniture, old hardware, and more. However, if you have been looking for these things, you might have found that they were more costly than what you could reasonably afford. Fortunately, it is possible for you to find and enjoy these catalogs without spending a lot of money.

Model Airplane Building: What To Do When An Integral Part Breaks

23 March 2017

Serious model builders prefer perfection. It is not uncommon to spend hours sanding pieces, gluing them together, and disassembling everything to try for a better fit. It is part of the process and makes the finished kit that much more enjoyable because the assembler can display it with pride. The most disheartening moment for any of these hobbyists is when an important piece breaks in a way that makes it impossible to repair so the flaw is undetectable.

5 Fun Handmade Tools For Experimenting With Acrylic Paints

23 November 2015

When it's hard to feel motivated to keep painting as you build your skills with acrylic, experimenting is the best way to break out of a rut. Unusual painting tools create exciting textures and patterns that you wouldn't get during your usual painting practice sessions. Round out your collection of tools from the paint supply store with these five fun ideas you can most likely make with materials already lying around the house.

Five Quadcopter Mistakes That Could Injure Somebody

29 October 2015

Quadcopters are increasingly popular in the United States, and thousands of enthusiasts now love to fly these amazing drones. Unfortunately, your new quadcopter could injure somebody if you don't use the gadget safely. Make sure you don't have any accidents by avoiding the five following flying mistakes. No pre-flight maintenance checks Regular use could mean that some of your quadcopter's parts start to wear or come loose. In many cases, you can easily fix these problems with a screwdriver or a spanner, but if you don't check the drone before each flight, a simple mechanical problem could cause an accident.