4 Magic Tricks You Can Do With A Pencil Or Magic Wand

Practice this one a few times and you’ll fool anyone. You can amaze them by having your audience examine the pencil before and after to confirm it is made of wood. They may think you have mastered some secret to swap it out for a rubber one under their very eyes. The set up for this trick is easy and there are no gimmicks involved. It’s all in the way you hold one wrist with the opposite hand....

December 25, 2022 · 2 min · 238 words · Steve Charpentier

5 Things You Should Never Share On Facebook

Although, you should avoid sharing any personal information on Facebook, but here is a list of five things that I think you must not reveal on Facebook. These are sensitive pieces of information which can compromise your Facebook account security: Although it may sound a bit paranoid –but don’t share your pet’s name on Facebook if that is what you are using as password! A recent survey has shown that about 15% people on FB use their pets’ name as their password....

December 25, 2022 · 2 min · 331 words · Carole Mulchrone

6 Free Printable Scrapbooking Speech Bubbles

Instructions for Using Speech Bubble Printables To save the speech bubble templates to your computer, simply right-click the full-size image and select “save as.” To resize and print, right-click and select “copy.” Open a word processing document and right-click on it and select “paste.” Then, click anywhere on the image to select it and then click and drag one corner to resize it.

December 25, 2022 · 1 min · 63 words · Angelia Ferguson

7 Ideas For A Diy Hanukkah Menorah

Before You Begin To be kosher or proper according to Jewish custom, a taller candle is used for the shamash or “helper” candle in the middle of the menorah, or you can make the shamash lower than all the other candles. This helper candle is used to light the rest of the menorah. A do-it-yourself menorah is a good option if you need a kid-friendly candelabra (minus the flames), live in a dormitory where candles are prohibited, or want a more modern look....

December 25, 2022 · 1 min · 106 words · Randal Bohlen

8 Free Printable Get Well Soon Cards And Tags

There are quite a few different styles of printable get well cards ranging from the funny and silly to the caring and encouraging. You’re sure to find the right card just for the person you’re sending it to whether you’re looking for something classic or whimsical. Using cardstock when printing these get well cards is recommended, but plain computer paper will work in a pinch. Changing up the color of the cardstock or paper can also add an interesting design element to the card....

December 25, 2022 · 3 min · 581 words · Robert Long

8 Terrific Crafts For A Teddy Bear Picnic

Animal Toasts from The Spruce Eats Bear Party Bags from Make and Takes Kids Bear Craft Using a Fork from Crafty Morning Brown Bear Mask from Mom.me Teddy Bear Cootie Catcher from Easy Peasy and Fun Bear Hunt Map from Buggy and Buddy Paper Plate Teddy Bear Craft from Building Our Story Feed the Bear Alphabet Activity from Mom Inspired Life

December 25, 2022 · 1 min · 61 words · Heather Daniels

9 Best Slouchy Crochet Hat Patterns

Here are nine free slouchy crochet hat patterns. Urban Jungle Slouchy Beanie from Vickie Howell Gumdrop Slouchy Hat from Gleeful Things Easy Slouchy Beret from Donna M. Rutledge, Ravelry Slouchy Beret from Karen Zakaria, Ravelry Slouchy Beanie from Crochet Spot The Hadley Slouch from Olive + Brook Waffle Cone Slouchy Hat from Gleeful Things Slouching Pink Posie from 2 Yarn Obsessed Black Cat Slouch Hat from Persia Lou

December 25, 2022 · 1 min · 68 words · Joshua Pirrone

A Guide To Leather Working Tools For Beginners

Pro tip: Always use a piece of scrap wood or a heavy-duty cutting mat to protect your work table when using a sharp craft knife.

December 25, 2022 · 1 min · 25 words · Amber Campbell

A Step By Step Guide To A Diy Gryffindor Robe

What You’ll Need Once you gather your materials, we can get started. Cut a rectangle of the black fabric that is twice the length of your shoulder to ankle measurement. Now cut an identical rectangle from the red fabric. Fold the black fabric exactly in half. Make sure that all the sides are lined up. You’ll need a buddy to trace the shape of the robe around your body. For a billowing robe, trace farther from the body....

December 25, 2022 · 2 min · 402 words · Heather Lewis

All About Using And Buying Sewing Elastic

The most common issue is the elastic curling and ending up fitting like a tourniquet. Using non-roll elastic and being sure you have enough ease in the elastic will solve that problem. Follow Pattern Directions When you are sewing a garment from scratch, most patterns call for a casing to hold the elastic. You must follow the pattern directions and use the width of elastic that is called for in the sewing notions for the pattern....

December 25, 2022 · 8 min · 1550 words · Shea Maynard

Beginner Band Saw Tips

If you’re a beginner getting started in woodworking and want to learn the basics of using a band saw, the following articles will give you a good start.

December 25, 2022 · 1 min · 28 words · Sean Hendricks

Benefits Of Linking Google Adsense And Analytics

Google shares its knowledge with webmasters through a number of tools. Google Analytics is one of the best tools around to keep track of traffic on your website. Google Analytics provides comprehensive data and easy-to-use reports for your consumption. This information can greatly help you in customizing your website and content in order to serve your visitors better. Google keeps on adding new features on Analytics thereby making it more and more useful for webmasters....

December 25, 2022 · 2 min · 242 words · Steven Cogburn

Best Dns Servers Free Alternate Dns To Improve Internet Speed

However, every now and then we all complain about the DNS assigned by our Internet Service Provider (ISP). Some of the common DNS related problems are: It is sluggish. Using a good DNS server can boost your Internet speed. It is blocking websites that you want to visit. It is invading our privacy. Do these complaints sound familiar? Well, in that case it is time to find an alternate DNS server....

December 25, 2022 · 6 min · 1212 words · Jose Marceau

Bronwyn Barnes The Spruce Crafts

December 25, 2022 · 0 min · 0 words · Raquel Cloninger

Choosing A Scrapbook Making Sense Of Styles And Sizes

Scrapbook Styles The style of a scrapbook album is primarily determined by how it is bound. The most typical styles fall into these five categories: Post-Bound A post-bound album has machine screws and posts that screw together to bind the book. The page protectors have holes punched in them where the posts are inserted to hold them securely in the album. Each page protector opens at the top, allowing you to slide completed scrapbook pages right into the protectors....

December 25, 2022 · 3 min · 583 words · Brain Silver

Crochet A Handbag With These Free Patterns

You can either browse through our main directory of bag patterns below or jump to a page featuring specific types of bags. Tote bags Market bags Cell phone bags Beaded bags Pouches Tunisian crochet purse patternFree pattern for the beaded crochet apple motifLearn how to cross stitch. This bag has crocheted handles, which means that you do not have to purchase separate purse handles to complete it. Learn how to crochet the striped afghan stitch pattern....

December 25, 2022 · 1 min · 138 words · Charles Eastburn

Crochet Fringe 10 Free Patterns With A Fabulous Edge

Fringe can be long or short. It can be used on one, two, or more edges of a project. It can be subtle or it can completely make or break the design. If you know how to make fringe for crochet, then you can add it to anything you make. However, there are also some crochet patterns that have been specifically designed for the effect of the fringe. Here are ten of those fringe crochet patterns to delight you....

December 25, 2022 · 2 min · 385 words · Gayle Delbosque

Cure Cold Process Soap Making

Time Needed to Cure Homemade Soap How long does soap take to cure? It seems like the answer should be straightforward, but there are two different reasons for curing soap and the amount of time you let your soap cure depends on the results you want. We cure soap to: Complete the Saponification Process Making sure the saponification process is completely complete generally takes anywhere between 24–48 hours. In layman’s terms, saponification is the chemical reaction that occurs when the oils react with the lye and create actual soap....

December 25, 2022 · 3 min · 449 words · Matthew Sun

December Birthstone Facts

The birthstones of December might be similar in color, but they are more different than they are alike. Factors such as price, availability, and common cuts help distinguish these gemstones from one another. If you are trying to decide which December birthstone is right for you, read through these gemstone facts to learn more about each one. If you still can’t choose, who says you can’t wear all three together?...

December 25, 2022 · 4 min · 701 words · Shawn Gillam

Easy Diy Scarf Ideas For Every Style

We’ve collected a number of DIY scarf tutorials that work well for beginners or advanced crafters. No matter your skill level, you’ll be able to complete one of these projects and elevate your wardrobe in the process. A DIY Scarf Anyone Can Make from The Spruce Leather and Flannel Snap Scarf Tutorial from Delia Creates DIY No-Sew Infinity Scarf from Sugar and Cloth Crochet Infinity Scarf Free Pattern from The Spruce Easy Fluffy Fringe Scarf from Delia Creates Old T-Shirts Braided Scarf from All Day Chic T-Shirt Yarn Infinity Scarf Video from The Thinking Closet French Braid Scarf DIY from Sewing Rabbit No-Sew Blanket Scarf from The DIY Mommy Cowl Scarves From Old Sweaters from Rosyscription DIY Colorful Brush Strokes Scarf from Homey Oh My DIY No Knit Cowl from We Can Make Anything Easy No-Sew Fleece & Fringe Scarf from It’s Always Autumn The New Bandana Scarf from One Little Momma Easy DIY Fringe Scarf Tutorial from​ ​Merrick’s Art DIY Pom Pom Infinity Scarf Tutorial from Sew Much Ado Simple Spring DIY Patchwork Scarf from Lil Luna DIY Ruffle Scarf From a Men’s Shirt from Girl in the Garage No-Sew Scarf With Hidden Pocket from Mom Advice How to Arm Knit a Scarf from Simply Maggie Easy Tiered Felt Scarf from Crafts Unleashed DIY No-Knit Scarf from Honestly WTF Loops and Chains Scarf from Red Heart

December 25, 2022 · 2 min · 227 words · Patricia Larsen