Learning the basics of loom knitting is an easy way to get started and it’s a great way to introduce kids to this craft. With just a few simple steps they can see the knitted material forming! But this isn’t only for children. Knitting on a loom can produce the same types of projects that traditional knitting can, including intricate designs like cables. The benefit to making these on a loom is that it’s often easier on your hands and it usually works up faster....

Basics The Swiss system was first used in a chess tournament in Zurich in 1895, which is how it earned its name. In a Swiss-system tournament, players are never eliminated. Instead, players are paired in every round. The number of rounds is predetermined, and the winner is the player who earns the most points by the end of the tournament. In every round, each player is paired against an opponent who has the same, or a similar number of points in the tournament....

To win the game, you want to score as many points as possible. Each player pulls from a pool of 100 random letter tiles, creating words, and aligning them on a grid-like game board. When one player has used all of their tiles and there are no more tiles left to draw, the game ends. Word scores and a player’s total points ultimately determine the winner. Interestingly, while the rules surrounding the end of a Scrabble game seem to be universally accepted, the proper method of scoring—which determines the winner of the game—depends on which set of rules you follow....

While it doesn’t happen every day, those dreams of fabulous finds do come true from time to time for a few lucky individuals. Sometimes it is through diligent shopping and an eye for quality; other times it comes through inheriting something wonderful and unexpectedly valuable from a family member. Think it could never happen to you? Consider these fantastic stories before you write off the possibility of finding your own small antique worth a lot of money....

Choosing the right beading wire for a project can seem overwhelming. Not only are there several beading wire manufacturers, but each of their lines is composed of many different types and sizes of wire. Some common types and manufacturers of beading wire are tiger tail, Beadalon, Soft Flex, and AccuFlex. Fortunately, once you get a handle on some basic terminology, the process of selecting beading wire becomes much easier. Before long, you’ll identify a few favorite types and styles that cover all of your beading needs....

The survey revealed that big mouths face greatest risk of getting unfriend. Close to 68% respondents said that they will unfriend anyone who brags or boasts too much on Facebook. 61% survey takers said that they unfriend those who post a lot about their romantic affairs. Other common reasons for unfriending include too many updates, “annoying” posts and “inappropriate photos”, while more than a quarter of users said they found a friend’s status posts “too personal”, British newspaper, The Telegraph, reported....

Snow White pattern from Stitchering Jack Skellington pattern from Kyotiutsukushii Wonderful World of Disney pattern from DigiPoint/Etsy Jake and the Neverland Pirates pattern from Squirrely Stitcher Cinderella pattern from Little Stitcher Shop/Etsy Princesses from U Create Crafts Beauty and the Beast pattern from 123 Stitch Disney Letters from My Cross Stitch Patterns Peter Pan and Tinkerbell from Everything Cross Stitch Mickey and Minnie pattern from Natali Needlework

While some courageous souls might opt to go caseless, we’re all about skinning your device with a DIY phone case. No matter your level of crafting, you’ll be able to find a case here that is both affordable and entirely do-able to recreate. 

Get inspired from the following decoupage dresser projects and learn how to turn trash into treasure with paper, fabric, and a decoupage medium, such as Mod Podge. Furniture Restyle: Photo Decoupage Dresser from A Beautiful Mess Blonde Bombshell Decoupaged Dresser from Thee Velvet Glove Another Ikea Rast Hack from Bricolage108 DIY Tapestry Dresser from Hometalk Decoupaging Letters Tips and Tricks from Somewhat Quirky Design Decoupaged Boys Dresser Using a Coloring Book from Hometalk Floral Inspired Decoupaged Image Transfer Dresser from Carte Blanche Studio Decoupage Tutorial from Simply Fresh Arts No Skeleton’s in This Closet from Hometalk Empire Dresser Makeover Using Fabric from My Passion for Decor

It’s actually pretty easy to make your own envelopes and once you’ve made a few, you can whip up a pile pretty quickly. You’ll find all the popular sizes of envelope announcement sized envelopes A2, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10 which are most commonly used for cards of any type. Printing and Assembling Envelope Templates To create your envelopes you’ll need a printer, glue or tape, and paper. To make standard white envelopes, use white printer paper....

These free address templates aren’t just functional either, they look great and come in lots of different designs and styles. Besides return address templates, there are also some recipient address templates and wraparound templates. Besides using these free address templates for your everyday mailing, they’ll also look great on wedding invitations, party invitations, Christmas cards, or other bulk mailings. These free address templates look great when printed on adhesive label paper but you can also print them on regular paper and use a glue stick to attach them to your envelope....

In 1891, the United States saw some prosperity and some difficulties. A new gold rush began in Cripple Creek, Colorado, after Robert Womack discovered gold in an area known as Poverty Gulch located on the western slope of Pike’s Peak. By 1900, Cripple Creek would be known as the richest gold district on earth with over 50,000 citizens residing there. Financial conditions remained difficult in the prairie states, and many homesteaders gave up their efforts and headed back east....

Once you add a few easy shaping stitches or perhaps a color change, you’ll be amazed at all you can knit as a newcomer to the craft. Most of the patterns in this list are free, while some have a small charge to download the PDF. As you visit these designers’ sites, be sure to look around and see what else they have to offer too, because this is just the beginning!...

Sequin Paillette Flip Flops from Trinkets in Bloom Ruffled T-Strap Sandals from Make It & Love It Crochet Flip Flops from Poppy & Bliss Rope Tassel Flip Flops from Made in a Day Mod Podge Soled Flip Flops from Dollar Store Crafts Braided Strap Sandal from Make It & Love It Back Strap Flip Flop from Make It & Love It​ Make Your Own Sandals from Etsy Journal Ribbon Flip Flops from The Classy Chapter Eyelet Lace Flip Flop from Trinkets in Bloom DIY Spa Sandals from Just in Five Minutes Studded Flip Flops from Karen Kavett Hand Painted Flip Flops from This Talk Ain’t Cheap DIY Sandals from Flip-Flops from Bluprint Color Blocked Platforms from Mark Montano Fabric Soled Flip Flops from Dream a Little Bigger Cork and Yarn Sandal from Sew Historically Sling Back Flip Flops from Sew Caroline Knitted Flip Flop from Crafts from the Cwtch Floral Flip Flops from This Mama Loves

Be sure to browse through all the free coffee table plans so you can choose a style that’s right for your home and requires a skill level that matches your talents. You’ll find simple, rustic, contemporary, mission, farmhouse, and modern coffee table plans here. This free coffee table plan includes a materials and tools list, cut list, instructions, diagrams, and photos submitted by users who have built this coffee table....

DIY Frankenstein Treat Bags Tutorial from Design Eat Repeat DIY Boo T Bag Toppers Tutorial from Idle Hands Awake DIY Calligraphy Bags Tutorial from Oh So Beautiful Paper DIY Jack-O-Lantern Treat Bag Tutorial from Let’s DIY It All DIY Paper Coffin Candy Box Tutorial from Lia Griffith DIY Bat Treat Bags Tutorial from Say Yes DIY Colorful Jack-O-Lantern Treat Bag Tutorial from The Sweetest Occasion DIY Candy Shaped Bag Tutorial from Damask Love DIY Printable Owl Treat Box Tutorial from Oh Happy Day DIY Halloween Characters Treat Pouches Tutorial from ​It’s Always Autumn DIY Treat Yo Self Treat Bags Tutorial from Design Eat Repeat DIY Stenciled Treat Bags Tutorial from Alice and Lois DIY Black and White Treat Bag Toppers Tutorial from Make and Tell DIY Boo Paper Treats Bag Tutorial ​from The Sweetest Occasion DIY Ghost Candy Bag Tutorial from Say Yes DIY Trick or Treats Bag Tutorial from Sarah Hearts DIY Treat or Treat Candy Bag Tutorial from Design Eat Repeat DIY Printable Halloween Favor Box Tutorial from A Subtle Revelry DIY Spider Fries Treat Box Tutorial from Design Eat Repeat DIY No Tricks Just Treats Bag Tutorial from Eighteen 25 DIY Black and White Striped Halloween Treat Box Tutorial from Paper Crave Trick or Treat Yo Self Bag Tutorial DIY from Damask Love DIY Spooky Ghosts Treat Bag Topper Tutorial from Proper DIY Candy Corn Bag Tutorial from Say Yes DIY Graphic Boo Candy Bag Tutorial ​from ​Design Eat Repeat DIY Printable Trick or Treat Bag Tutorial from Almost Makes Perfect DIY Matchbook Treat Holder from A Pumpkin and a Princess

The printable Valentine word search puzzles below are organized by skill level - easy, medium, and challenging, along with a recommended grade level for each. There are also some online Valentine’s word searches at the bottom of the page. If you don’t quite find what you’re looking for you can create your own valentine’s word search. For other free Valentine’s Day items, see these Valentine’s Day printables, Valentine clip art, coloring pages, and even printable bingo cards to help you celebrate the holiday....

Rose Field Baby Blanket from Ravelry Roses Crochet Brooch from My Little City Girl Yellow Rose from KatiCrafts Flat Crochet Roses from Craft Craft Crochet Rosettes from Moogly The best part about this one is that the roses protrude with a bit of 3d appeal while the heart doily itself lies flat. It is a great conversation piece. Make it all in one color as shown or make the roses stand out even more from the background by changing colors....

Quilting threads hold the layers of the quilt sandwich together securely, making indents in the project wherever the stitches are sewn. The indents and the thread both add a decorative finish to the quilt. Threads for Machine Quilting Many types of threads can be used for machine quilting, and quilting thread can either contrast or blend with the fabrics used to make the quilt. If fabrics are busy and eye-catching, consider a quilting thread that blends into the surface design, so that the viewer’s eye will remain focused on the fabric and design of the quilt....