There are two major reasons behind this post. First reason: we should not forget the basics of our trade. Irrespective of trade, no one should forget the fundamentals. So, I thought it would be a good idea to write about what exactly is a blog. Second reason: you will be surprised to know that a lot of bloggers may not able to clearly define blogging. Therefore, in order to prepare a full package of articles for bloggers, it is important for me to start with the basics....

What Is Glow-in-the-Dark Yarn? Glow-in-the-dark yarn typically takes one of two forms: It either has a reflective thread woven into it, or the yarn is treated with fluorescent dye. The reflective thread can be woven into any color yarn; however, the fluorescent dye typically works best on light colors of yarn. Moreover, while the reflective thread will work continuously whenever it catches light in the dark, the fluorescent nature of the dye usually fades over time....

Good news is that you don’t need to do anything special to write or type in Hindi on WhatsApp. As long as you can activate Hindi Devanagari on your mobile device, you will be able to type in Hindi everywhere, be it SMS or email or search or… WhatsApp!. Now the question is how to activate input method of Hindi typing in your mobile phone. For this I have written a separate article with detailed step-by-step instructions....

Well, the theme’s name is Elemin and it is developed by Themify. If you’re looking to download Labnol theme, you can not! Don’t waste you time because Elemin is a premium theme and is NOT available for free. You’ll have to shell out $49 (price in September 2014) to get a license to use it. If any website or person offers you a copy of paid themes, I would suggest you don’t take it....

We investigated the issue and found that this error was coming due to a anti-theft feature which is available in Android 5.1 (Lollipop) and above. This feature is called Factory Reset Protection (FRP). All the phones from manufacturers like Samsung, Moto, HTC, Sony, Lenovo etc. that are using Android Lollipop or above will have this feature. Once signed in with a Google Account, Android will not allow you to change the Google Account....

A handmade beanie is special because you made it by hand with someone in mind the whole time you were creating it. But this project can also serve a purpose, like as a charity crochet project for those undergoing chemo, for example. Beanie hats are easy to make. However, they can also be easily dressed up. Change the crochet stitches, play with colors, and add details to make a basic beanie just a bit more special....

Roses Tea Cozy from Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me Granny Tea Cozy from Crochet With Raymond Ripple Crochet Tea Cozy from Justjen-knits&stitches Short and Stout Tea Cozy from Ella Jensen via Ravelry Straightforward Tea Cozy from The Adventures of the Gingerbread Lady Easy Teapot Cozy from Just Be Happy Life Teapot Tea Keeper from Jaycee Hosier via Ravelry Christmas Crochet Teapot Cozy from YARNutopia 1930s Inspired Crochet Tea Cozy from Megan Mills Teapot Wrap from Yellow Ribbon Knits

These DIY snow globe ideas capture the magic of the season and can be as personalized as you desire. Try to experiment with different vignettes and materials to get the best result. DIY Tropical Flamingo Snow Globe from The Spruce DIY Snow Globe Shot Glass Ornaments from What’s Up With the Buells Vintage Mason Jar Waterless Snow Globes from Sadie Seasongoods Starry DIY Snow Globe Ring from Soap Deli News Olaf Snow Globe from My Sister’s Suitcase Homemade Snow Globe from Our Best Bites Mini Snow Globe Favors from Ever Mine Snow Globe Christmas Gift Idea from The 36th Avenue DIY Mini Snow Globe Ornament from No Biggie Car in a Jar Snow Globe from Mason Jar Crafts Love Family Portrait Snow Globe from A Kalio Chic Life Succulent Snow Globe from Garden Therapy DIY Mason Jar Snow Globes from The Crafted Sparrow DIY Superhero Snow Globe from The Shabby Creek Cottage DIY Snow Globe from Artsy Fartsy Mama

These DIY skirt patterns are perfect for the beginner sewist and are an excellent first article of clothing to make. They only require some simple sewing and are a quick project that will come together in just an afternoon. Justine Skirt from Ready to Sew The Flouncy Bouncy Skirt from So Sew Easy Knit Skirt With Yoga Style Waist Band from Make It & Love It Make Your Own Jean Skirt from A Beautiful Mess Lindy Petal Skirt from Itch to Stitch...

If you like to make the same pattern over and over, adding leaves in different colors is a great way to create a small change. You can stick with the traditional or go more edgy, funky, and colorful in your designs. These free crochet patterns for leaves run the gamut of styles and applications. Note that this free crochet pattern by Robootkomania is a symbol chart pattern, so you will have to know how to read crochet charts to complete the leaf....

Basic Freeform Blanket Instructions: Pick up a crochet hook, and some yarn or thread. Begin crocheting at random. You could crochet squares, hexagons, triangles, or any combination of these shapes – or you could crochet completely irregular pieces. Then later you would join them together to create your blanket. That’s how I approached the blanket pictured at left. Or you could crochet a long starting chain that’s blanket-sized, and then crochet random rows of stitches to create your blanket....

At The Word Search, this winter word search game can be played online. There are 14 winter words to find within the puzzle. You can customize just about everything having to do with this puzzle, including difficulty and grid shape. This puzzle can also be downloaded and printed if you would like to have a hard copy.

Conversation Hearts Candy Rings from The Idea Room Origami Heart from The Spruce Crafts “You Make My Heart Pop!” Valentine’s Gift from Crazy Little Projects Footprint “Bee Mine” Valentine’s Card from Make and Takes Love Bug Card from The Spruce Crafts DIY Heart Hand Warmers from The Spruce Crafts Pop-Out Valentine’s Day Card from Make and Takes Valentine Tic-Tac-Toe Game from Make It and Love It String Heart Yarn Cards from Hello, Wonderful!...

If you’re already planning for the new year and your goal is to commit to expanding your skills, then this list of crochet techniques is a perfect way to get inspired. Bookmark this or print it out and see how far you can take your crochet in the months to come. Colorwork Techniques These techniques offer different ways to play with colors and patterns in crochet: Tapestry crochet: In this type of crochet, you work with multiple colors of yarn, carrying a base color along as you work....

This tutorial will walk you through four methods for making and attaching your handmade patches. For each of these, choose patterns based on how large you want the patches to be. There’s no rule for this, but smaller designs, such as the elements in a fruit pattern, work well. While there are four distinct methods for making patches, you’ll find that you can mix and match some of the techniques....

Coin collecting is a hobby that can last a lifetime because there are always new coins to collect. Additionally, there are as many ways to collect coins as there are coin collectors. The possibilities are endless. Coin collecting reached its peak in the United States in the 1950s and ’60s. There was a coin shop on almost every corner. The coin collecting market bottomed out in the 1980s and 1990s due to economic downturns and the advent of high-tech devices and video games that could occupy our time....

Fabric Postcard Basics The minimum card and letter size for a U.S. Postal Service mailing is 3-1/2x5 inches. Most fabric postcards made by quilters measure 4x6 inches and can be mailed using one self-adhesive first-class stamp. Keep your postcards 1/8-inch or less thick to stay within weight limits. Postcards more than 1/4-inch thick usually weigh more than the minimum and require an extra fee for the increased depth. Fabric Postcard Supplies and Designs Fabric postcards typically have a top decorative layer, a middle filler (somewhat like the batting in a quilt), and a backing....

Printables offer you the ability to start decorating instantly. They’re also easy to save on your computer and reuse year after year. You can often customize the images by recoloring them or editing them. Free printables are also eco-friendly; you print only what you need and will use, saving paper and trees in the long run. Artists, bloggers, and decor experts developed these printables, provide instructions, and offer the designs as free holiday graphics....

Try as many of these transfer methods as you can and keep supplies on hand so that when you need to use a certain technique, you’re ready. Tracing If your fabric is fairly thin, you can transfer the designs directly onto the fabric using a light source such as a light box or window, marking the lines with a chalk-based marking pencil or water-soluble transfer pen or pencil. In a pinch, a finely sharpened standard pencil will also work....

Giant Ice Cream Cone Craft by Make and Takes Origami Ice Cream Cone by The Spruce Puffy Paint Ice Cream Cone Craft by Crafty Morning Recycled CD Ice Cream Kid Craft by Make and Takes Printable Ice Cream Garland by Hello Wonderful Ice Cream Math for Kids by FUN-A-DAY Cupcake Liner Ice Cream by Glued To My Crafts Blog Egg Carton Ice Cream Cones by In The Playroom