While at present the technology is in relatively early stages, the implications are huge, and it has the potential to impact on virtually all aspects of our lives. Take, for example, going out shopping. Many savvy consumers on the high street use their mobile devices to check the price of goods they see in a shop with the same item on the Internet. This has already caused high street sales to take a hit in recent years, but now imagine if shoppers could have price comparisons and customer reviews presented to them in real time, as the item is viewed....

As an artist, it’s important to practice blending in any medium you choose to work with. It adds to the subtlety of the work and can give your art a more polished, finished look. Blending Paints When painting, we typically use the technique of blending to combine two different colors of paint. There are many ways to approach this. Artists often learn multiple techniques and use the best one to achieve the desired results for a particular painting....

Heisey, among other companies that made fine quality “elegant” glassware, employed the process of manual pressing to produce elegant glassware entirely by hand. Evidence of the mold is rarely seen on these pieces and they’re not traditional examples of molded glass. How Was Pressed Glass Finished? Collectible pieces of both hand- and machine-pressed glass were often finished by a method called fire polishing by elegant glass companies. This technique required applying a direct flame to give fire-polished (a term often used in marketing glassware when it was new) pieces an even, glossy finish....

The result of punch needle embroidering is a highly textured design made of loops that shows off its connection to rug making. Like any craft, punch needle takes some practice to get the best results. But after finding the right movements and rhythm, it goes quickly so you can fill a large area in a jiffy! Supplies Punch needle embroidery uses many of the same tools as surface embroidery, but you also need some specialized supplies....

The company says it based the changes on input from the Barbie Collector Advisory Panel, doll dealers, and collector interaction at conventions and doll shows, where Barbie doll collectors shared their thoughts about what they would like to see in the future. A press release from Barbie Collectibles notes that the Advisory Panel “would like dolls to stay limited in production number yet reasonably available. They’d like us to make the collecting hobby more exciting and find innovative ways to feature the beauty of the dolls in packaging....

Bit count (64 bit or 32 bit) of your Windows indicate how much data your computer can process at a given point of time. Higher the bit count, faster the computer. Sometimes, especially while installing software, it becomes important to know the bit count of Windows that you are running. Here is how you can find it out. Open Windows Explorer. Right click on Computer and select Properties The resulting window will show will show the bit count under System type head...

My partner studied fine art in college, while I paint more for fun. On a particularly sunny Sunday, we set up a watercolor painting studio on our dining room table to test the Winsor & Newton Cotman Water Colours Half Pan Studio Set. Winsor & Newton is a UK-based brand that can be found in most art stores in the United States. It offers a wide variety of products that are great for beginners, including tubes of paint, but I’ve found its built-in plastic sets to be wonderful for traveling since they come with a built-in palette....

Nearly all sewing projects could benefit from a zigzag stitch. This secures the edges of each seam to keep the fabric threads from unraveling. Sewing machines can quickly take care of a zigzag stitch, but if you are hand sewing a small repair, it may be quicker and more convenient to complete the zigzag stitch with a needle and thread. Make a single straight stitch to anchor the beginning of your stitching....

After you’ve created your DIY Valentine’s Day card, finish out the holiday with printables, clip art, and crosswords, word searches, and puzzles. You’re a Gem Watercolor from Persia Lou Heart Shaker from Crafting Confessions You’re My Person from Almost Makes Perfect You’re So Freakin’ Awesome from Maiko Nagao You’ll Do from Mmmcrafts Love Card from Creative Chicago True Love Never Having to Say a Word from Landeelu You’re a Gem from Lovely Indeed 3D Hearts Card from The Creative Place You’re Pretty Much My Favorite Husband from Landeelu

Basic Slime Recipe from The Spruce Fluffy Slime from Making Life Blissful Pro-tip: Order all ingredients in bulk online, and be ready for slime at a moment’s notice or when the weather washes away outdoor plans. Glitter Glue Slime from Mom Luck Laundry Detergent Slime from The Typical Mom Marshmallow Slime from Little Bins for Little Hands Unicorn Slime from The Best Ideas for Kids Glowing Slime from Danya Banya Chocolate Slime from The Soccer Mom Blog Foam Ball Slime from Mother’s Niche Clear Baking Soda Slime from The Typical Mom

Wire crochet jewelry like the projects found here is also the perfect item to make for gifting. People who already have plenty of your yarn crochet accessories will be surprised with delight when you gift them this elegant jewelry. Alternatively, you can definitely turn to wire crochet patterns to make items that worth selling as an artisan at local craft fairs or even online.

A loft bed is a bed that’s accessible by stairs or a ladder that has room beneath it for a desk, fort, storage, or a play area. It gives a small room more space and the child will truly feel like the king of his castle. All these free loft bed plans include step-by-step instructions, diagrams, photos, videos, and sometimes user comments so you can have a successful and fun building experience....

All these spring coloring pages are free and can easily be printed from your home computer. In just a few minutes time you can have an afternoon full of coloring fun awaiting your kids. You can also find spring holiday-specific coloring pages, such as ones for St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Earth Day, Mother’s Day, and Cinco de Mayo, as well as some printable coloring pages for adults. Spring Coloring Pages and Printables from Doodle Art Alley Spring Coloring Pages from All Kids Network Spring Coloring Pages and Activity Sheets from BlueBonkers Spring Coloring Pages for Kids from Coloring....

DIY Bunny Shaped Moss Covered Wreath from Dream A Little Bigger DIY Floral Easter Egg Wreath from Design Improvised DIY Yarn Pom-Pom Wreath from The Spruce DIY Easter Bunny Wreath from Crafts Unleashed DIY Easter Eggs and Spring Flowers Wreath from A Pumpkin And A Princess DIY Peeps Wreath from Tried And True DIY Spring Flowers Wreath from 259 West DIY Gold Speckled Easter Egg Wreath from Crafts Unleashed DIY Pom Pom Easter Wreath from Lil’ Luna DIY Burlap Spring Wreath from Duke Manor Farm DIY Butterfly Wreath from Gina Michele DIY Easter Eggs Moss Wreath from Little Birdie Secrets DIY Easter Egg Wreath from Please Note DIY Last Minute Easter Egg Wreath from Design Improvised DIY Spring Paper Flowers Wreath from Gathering Beauty DIY Spring Grass Wreath from The Creative Place DIY Rustic Easter Egg Wreath from I Love You More Than Carrots DIY Floral Monogram Wreath from Kailo Chic DIY Pastel Leaves Wreath from Damask Love DIY Moss Covered Birdhouse Wreath from Craftiments DIY Speckled Egg Wreath from Tried And True

Paper Straw Tulip Craft from I Heart Crafty Things Patriotic Cupcake Liner Flowers from Fireflies and Mudpies Dancing Daisy Pasta Puppet from Handmade Charlotte DIY Flower Wands from Val Event Gal Paper Scraps Greeting Cards from Mama is Dreaming Handprint Flower Bookmarks from Glued to My Crafts Craft Challenge Tutorial: Plastic Bottle Flowers from The Chilly Dog Felt Rose Pencil Topper from White Flower Lane Felt Flower Hair Clips from The Craft Train Bubble Paint Flowers Crafts for Kids from My Joy Filled Life How to Make Folded Felt Flowers from Apple Green Cottage Red White And Blue Felt Flowers – Easy DIY Tutorial from A Happy Home in Holland Daisy Painted Rocks from Crafts by Amanda Fun and Easy 3D Paper Flower Craft from My Workbasket Paper Flower Easter Eggs from Tell Love and Party DIY Candy Flowers from The Cheese Thief How to Make Simple Paper Heart Flowers from Fireflies and Mudpies A Plastic Spoon Spring Flower Crafts from Kid Friendly Things to Do Hyper Colorful Painted Paper Plate Flowers from Pink Stripey Socks Pipe Cleaner Flower Craft from The Resourceful Mama Sunflower Egg Carton Craft for Kids from Buggy and Buddy Spring Flower Craft from Messy Little Monster

Not only will you save money by using these printable Christmas gift tags, but you’ll also save time from having to buy them at the store, and they’ll add a personal handmade touch to your gift. After all, saving money, time, and showing someone you care should really be what Christmas is all about. We also have some other free, printable gift tags (and even more free gift tags!) that are not Christmas-themed but would look great on your holiday gifts as well....

Trick-taking card games are among the most popular and enduring. They’re fun for a group of friends and great for families. Most are also easy to play, once you know the rules. Everyone tends to catch on after the first few hands. If you’re up for some friendly competition, you’ll certainly enjoy these classic card games. It’s a relatively simple game and you’ll play with only a partial deck. Many people go with the 24-card deck, while others use 32 or, in British euchre, 25....

They can also be stitched up individually as ornaments, key chains, or pieces of jewelry. The border would be perfect for a western-themed cross-stitch or a “Big Lebowski” quote. This border is free for you to download.

Not only does building your own furniture allow you to customize the finish of a piece of furniture to match your room but it often is a great way to save money on furniture while still ending up with furniture that is made with wood instead of particleboard. Here are 8 free furniture plans perfect for a variety of rooms in your house, from the bedroom, living room, dining room or office....

All these free star clip art images are free for you to download and use in your personal projects. See each website for instructions on downloading the best high-quality image. You can find more free clip art of suns, flowers, butterflies, fish, hearts, and Christmas images. All the images are free and will make a great addition to whatever printed or online project you’re working on. Free Star Clip Art from MyCuteGraphics Star Clip Art from Clker Star Clip Art and Animated Graphics from Webweaver’s Free Clipart Free Star Clip Art and Vectors from All-Free-Download Free Stars Clip Art from Free Clip Art Now Free Star Clipart, Borders, and Frames from The Graphics Fairy Gold Star Clip Art Images from Free Cute Clipart Black and White Free Star Clip Art from FableVision