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Six Craft Ideas For Teens

Teens are incredibly creative. I have always loved seeing the creations of my own kids.


Here are several ideas that teens can have fun with:


1. Make your own lip gloss. By adding kool-aid powder to Vaseline, you can create several flavors of lip gloss. Melt the Vaseline in the microwave. Try it 30 seconds at a time. Add the kool-aid and microwave one more time, again 30 seconds. Mix and then allow to cool. Once it s cool enough to touch, move the Vaseline into its final storage container and allow to cool completely.


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Beautiful Bridal Handkerchiefs For Your Wedding Day

It has long been a tradition for brides to carry a lace or embroidered handkerchief on their wedding day. Many of our grandmothers & great grandmothers brought them over from the “Old Country” or handmade their own. They are making a big comeback today. It’s nice to add a touch of yesteryear to your special day.


In Belgium, a country famous for their lace work, it is a tradition for the family of the bride to purchase or make a hankie. The bride’s name is then embroidered on it, and after the ceremony it is displayed in the bride’s family home. As subsequent daughters in the family marry, their names are added and then displayed.


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The Unique Process Of Wire Crochet
...everything you need to know about wire crochet. Free patterns are available as well as instructional materials. You may also find chat forums where you can talk to other crochet enthusiasts who can further your interest in wire crochet. They ...
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Using The Art Of Crochet For Babies

Crochet at its core is delicate, lovely, and timeless. So it s no wonder that it lends itself so beautifully to items associated with a baby. A blanket, booties, sweaters, a dress the addition of crochet to any of these items elevates the cute factor into the realm of breathtaking. Suddenly a receiving blanket becomes a family heirloom; baby booties become worthy of framing; and a special sweater becomes a treasured hand-me-down.


For those looking to create the beautiful gift of crochet for babies, you have a variety of patterns and materials from which choose. If you are a beginner, start with a simple pattern such as a blanket or booties; you ll

Halloween Secrets And Pumpkin Painting
...are not the most amazing but it's just the little common sense Halloween pumpkin painting secrets that you just might need. First, part of the whole enjoyment of carving and painting pumpkins is that you take the whole family out ...
find their lines forgiving of any mistakes. For the more experienced among us, more complex patterns such as sweaters, and other projects that contain multi-patterned designs could be good choices.


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