Making your own Raggedy Andy costume is an inexpensive way to dress up as a great fun character for Halloween. Raggedy Andy is the brother of Raggedy Ann and was first brought to life in the Raggedy Andy stories 90 years ago. He is a very popular character to dress up for either parties or [...]
Any type of artwork that requires the use of a canvas typically consists of oils, acrylics and inks. The additional primers used with these mediums can bend canvas or cause it to shrivel. The larger your canvas gets, the higher the risk for this. Using canvas stretcher frames helps prevent your art from becoming a [...]
We all have a photograph that we fell in love with instantly. You know the one. It takes you back to a memory of long ago, a favourite place, a loved one past or present, or a time when everything felt right. In the past, you took the shot, developed the image and then framed [...]
Handmade Mittens make wonderful gifts for all the people in your family, especially children. If you are someone who loves to knit, knitting mittens for charitable donations is also a great way to keep yourself busy while doing something good for others. Follow these steps to learn how to knit mittens. This tutorial assumes you [...]
If you are familiar with knitting and have some extra yarn laying around, why not turn it into a pair of warm socks for yourself or someone you love? Follow these steps to learn how to knit socks. This tutorial assumes that you know the following knitting techniques: how to knit, purl, cast on, and [...]