Who knows—these could be your hottest crochet projects yet. Hexi-Puff Coaster and Trivet Pattern via TL Yarn Crafts Black Bean Dyed Crochet Pot Holder Pattern via Knotted Nest Candy Potholder Crochet Pattern via Knitting With Chopsticks Archway Trivet Pattern, $6, Christina Ann Studios Tapestry Crochet Diamond Potholders via Sarah Faith Crafts Best Crochet Potholder Pattern via Crochet Dreamz Fu Blessing Trivet Crochet Pattern $6, Haven Crochet Designs Crochet Picnic Gingham Hot Pads via Daisy Farm Crafts Crochet Oven Mitt via Crochet Cakes Vintage-Style Potholder Crochet Pattern via The Spruce Crafts Earl Gray Potholder Pattern via A Purpose and a Stitch Bear Potholder and Beehive Potholder Crochet Patterns via Lion Brand Yarn Crochet Thermal Stripes Potholder via My Crochet Space Gradient Pot Holder via Edith Mak on Love Crafts Tunisian Crochet Pot Holder via Sarita Creative

DIY Skull Cake Stand from A Bubbly Life DIY Decorative Gold Skulls from Lovely Indeed DIY Skull Flower Vase from Persia Lou DIY Skull Candleholder from Pretty Life Girls DIY Skull String Art from A Beautiful Mess DIY Gold Foil Skull Print from Persia Lou DIY Skull Halloween Candles from Gina Michele DIY Printable Skull Art from Persia Lou DIY Skull Apothecary Bottle from Endlessly Inspired DIY Glitter Skull from Little House on the Corner DIY Creepy Skull Wreath from Tried and True Blog DIY Pottery Barn Inspired Skull Votives from Monica Wants It DIY Cross Stitch Skull Sweater Pillow from A Beautiful Mess DIY Iron-On Skull T-Shirt from Minted Strawberry Last-Minute DIY Skull Banner from Lovely Indeed DIY Boneyard Lantern from Oh My Creative DIY Printable Skeleton Art For Your Walls from Rosyscription

Hanukkah Luminaries from Make and Takes Marshmallow Dreidels from Hostess With the Mostess Paper Plate Star of David from Make and Takes Masking Tape Menorah from Simple Play Ideas Pro tip: String a bunch of these painted dreidels together for a festive, homemade garland. Watercolor Dreidels from Creative Jewish Mom LEGO Menorah from What We Do All Day Menorah Tub Toy from Simple Play Ideas Sand Art Menorah from Parents Popsicle Stick Star of David from Evermine Stained Glass Menorah from Upper West Side Mom Felt Dreidel Banner from She Knows Cardboard Tube Menorah from Creative Jewish Mom Origami Dreidels from Bible Belt Balabusta Homemade Chocolate Gelt from The Monday Box DIY Hanukkah Wreath from Lollies and Lattes Cardboard Tube Party Favors from Creative Jewish Mom...

You might think that it’s intimidating to make your own candles from scratch, but the process is not as daunting as it seems. These tutorials will show you how to make candles to sell or gift without needing to invest a lot in supplies. You Will Need WaxWickContainerFragrance and color Homemade Candles for Beginners from The Spruce You Will Need Small bowls or glassesCandle waxWicksCoffee beansVanilla beans (chopped) DIY French Vanilla Candles from Hello Glow...

Here are 31 free summer word search puzzles ranging from easy to challenging. Easy Summer Word Search Puzzles These summer word search puzzles are on the easy side with 15 words or fewer to find. They’re great for children ages 6 to 8. 1. Summer Word Search There are only five words to find in this super easy summer word search puzzle. 2. A Day at the Beach Find eight hidden words in this easy summer word search....

What is a change of plane? It’s the edge where two sides of an object meet. Sometimes this is very easy to see. Take a look at this box, for example. Each side of the box is a plane and you can easily see them meet. So it’s really easy to do a line drawing of the box by simply drawing all the edges. Remember this idea of ‘change of plane’ because it’s an important one that will help your drawing....

Placemats are affordable crochet projects to make, and in the long run, a good set of placemats will usually pay for itself. Of course, you might want to make more than one set. Many people enjoy swapping out their placemats for different seasons, holidays and special occasions. With so many crochet placemat patterns to choose from, you’ll never find yourself short of inspiration for your own handmade table decor. Here are some free patterns for crochet placemats....

Still Life in Papier Mâché from Babyccino Papier Mâché Cactus Vase from The Apple of My DIY Personal Pineapple Piñata from Twine and Table Gold Leaf Bowls from Kelli Murray Pro tip: Bring your giant cactus inside during any wet weather; papier mache won’t survive the rain. Giant Papier Mâché Cactus from Pillar Box Blue Papier Mâché Cake Boxes from Damask Love Faux Taxidermy in Papier Mâché from Lia Griffith Papier Mâché Rainbow Vase from The House that Lars Built Papier Mâché Succulents from Lia Griffith

Some pages contain Easter egg templates that are quite intricate, which makes them ideal as adult coloring pages, too. There are also plenty of Easter eggs with silly designs, all of which kids will love. Blank egg templates can be printed out and decorated with ribbons, buttons, fabric, and more for a more involved craft project. You’ll find more coloring fun in these general Easter coloring pages and Easter bunny coloring pages....

This added value depends on the craftsmanship, maker and desirability of the piece offered for sale, along with the venue where an item is sold. With more and more antique silver pieces being destroyed for their scrap value, the price of pieces that survive will continue to rise. For information on researching sterling silver marks and patterns, click here. Additionally, for jewelry values, visit the Silver Jewelry Price Guide....

We don’t need to have an artistic sensibility to enjoy painting. In most cases, following along with art tutorials takes the guesswork out of the composition and allows us to get lost in the process. Looking for some inspiration to get started? These abstract painting ideas use different mediums and techniques that beginners and advanced painters can follow. 5 Super Easy Watercolor Backgrounds from Kristina Werner Paint Watercolor Flowers in 15 Minutes from A Piece of Rainbow Progressive Watercolor Art Tutorial from Elise Engh Studios Step by Step Abstract Art Tutorial from Kiley in Kentucky Easy Abstract Watercolor Flowers Tutorial from Dawn Nicole Easy Gold Foiled Art from Lia Griffith DIY Layered Abstract Wall Art from Sarah Hearts Abstract Modern Art DIY from A Beautiful Mess Acrylic Pour Painting for Beginners from k....

Don’t get us wrong—these DIYs are loved by adults just as much. Not only are they adorable, but they make the perfect desk accessory or windowsill decoration. They’re especially great cuddle buddies for stress relief. Add a few drops of essential oil to your crochet animal to add an element of stress-relief or to help you fall asleep. Whether you’re a crochet expert or a newbie, dive into these adorable animal crochet patterns....

Players 2 to 4 players, best with 4 players as a partnership game. Equipment One standard set of double-six dominoes, along with some paper and a pencil to keep score. Goal The goal of All Fives is to be the first player to reach the agreed-to point total (see “Winning” below). Setup Shuffle the dominoes, face-down, on the table. Each player draws the appropriate number of dominoes (see below) and stands them on edge so that they can see the faces (the side with the pips) but their opponents cannot....

Essential Knitting Skills and Tools There are several basic skills involved in knitting. These are the stitches and methods that you will use in every knitting project. In the case of the knit and purl stitches, they form the foundation for more advanced stitches that you’ll learn in the future. These are the basics you will need to start: Making a slip knot and casting on Forming the knit stitch Forming the purl stitch Binding off (sometimes called casting off)...

The oil mix is: 50 percent olive oil 25 percent coconut oil 25 percent palm oil Ingredients for Making Basic 3-Oil Soap This recipe makes about three pounds of soap. 16 ounces olive oil 8 ounces coconut oil 8 ounces palm oil 10.5 ounces water 4.5 ounces lye 1.4 ounces of fragrance oil or essential oil blend Assemble the Equipment for Soap Making Kitchen scale2 heat-resistant plastic or glass pitchers1 lid for a plastic or glass pitcherRubber glovesSafety gogglesSpoonLarge pot Several small glass containers Stick blenderSoap moldThermometer...

Most of this vanishing coin trick relies on a clever gimmick that you make beforehand. Your audience will be wowed with a different way to make a coin disappear. You hold four coins in your hand. As you close your hand and open it again, a single coin has disappeared. Vanishing a Coin With Rings Learn how to vanish a coin in this quick trick. With a couple of rings and a playing card, you can easily make a coin disappear....

We are sure most of the TechWelkin readers also download movies and watch them on their computers. To play movies or songs, we need a good media player software that provides us with some cool features and play the movie without any trouble. We agree that we all have our favorite media players and most of us just tend to use the same media player all the time. But wouldn’t it be nice to explore and see if anything better is available out there?...

Recently Intel Corporation released an infographic to illustrate what goes on Internet in just one minute! The graphic is full of staggering numbers. It puts in perspective the vastness of the World Wide Web around us. We use Internet all the time without realizing the massive infrastructure that make it work. Let’s have a look at what this infographic reveals: 640,000 GB of IP data transfers takes place Identities of about 20 people are stolen!...