Air dry clay beads are a fun and easy way to play with air dry clay for kids and adults. You can finish them lots of different ways and then use them in other projects as well. Materials To make air dry clay beads, all you need is some air dry clay and a wooden […]
Ways to Finish Air Dry Clay Projects
Air dry clay is a fun medium for kids and adults alike, but it’s kind of plain on its own, so let’s look at some ways to finish air dry clay projects. There are a lot of options including different kinds of paint, markers, even adding paper via decoupage. Let’s take a peek at some […]
DIY Mod Podge Recipe
Make your own DIY Mod Podge with this easy, two ingredient recipe! What is Mod Podge? Mod Podge is a line of products made by Plaid Crafts. It works as a glue and acrylic sealer that provides different finishes including clear matte, crackle, sparkle and high gloss, among others. (The name is a trademark that’s […]
Double Knitting Washcloth Pattern
This double knitting washcloth is a great way to practice double knitting (aka double stockinette stitch), a technique that makes a double-sided fabric with stockinette stitch showing on each side. It’s actually really easy to do with a single color, and this thick and squishy washcloth might just become your new favorite. Supplies For my […]
How to Build a Travel Stitching Kit
Whether you do cross stitch, embroidery or visible mending, having a travel stitching kit can be helpful when you’re on the road or just away from home and want something to do that doesn’t involve a screen. I don’t usually take stitching projects away from home, but I do sometimes do them in different parts […]
How to Build a Travel Crochet Kit
Whether you’re traveling long distance or packing a project to take to appointments, having a travel crochet kit that works for you can make crafting away from home so much easier. Travel Crochet Kit Needs The first thing to think about when building a travel crochet kit is what you need to put in it. […]
How to Remove Ink Stain from Clothing
I’m a writer who still likes to write on paper with a pen, so you’d think I’d have a lot of experience with how to remove ink stain from clothing. But I don’t, so I was weirdly excited when I got ink on this long-sleeved shirt because I get to show you how to remove […]