We’ve scoured the web for some of the best puzzles that focus on various Biblical themes. Some can be played online and others printed out to make a great Sunday School activity. Online Bible Word Search Games Bible Word Search Puzzles: A comprehensive resource featuring dozens of free word search puzzles on topics mentioned in the Bible. The smaller puzzles use 10- to 12-themed entries in a small grid; the larger puzzles have about 40 in a larger grid....
If you love the look of embroidery but don’t have the skill or time to learn the craft, an embroidery machine may be just the tool you need to elevate your next project. Without any prior knowledge of stitching techniques or embroidery best practices, I put the Brother PE800 5” x 7” Embroidery Machine to the test over the course of a month to see if it’s a worthy investment for a casual DIY’er like myself....
Important Factors in Yarn for Baby Hats Softness and washability. These are the two most important factors when selecting yarn for any baby item. A baby’s skin is very sensitive and you want to make sure you’re treating it properly. A parent’s sanity is also precious, so an easy-care machine washable item is the most practical. Besides softness and care, hats have some special requirements of their own. The best yarn for baby hats will have enough elasticity to hold the hat’s shape and keep it secure on baby’s head....
Popular Depression Glass Patterns Although several companies made Depression glass in this color, two of the most popular patterns with collectors are Moderntone and Royal Lace, both produced by Hazel Atlas Glass Company. Hazel Atlas went as far as to name its rendition of this captivating glass “Ritz Blue.” The simple bands decorating the outer edges of Moderntone pieces please those who prefer a clean design with a slight Art Deco flair....
Though you can make soap using only one oil, the best soap recipes have a balance of oils. Soapmaking oils each have different fatty acid makeups. The percentage of each of the fatty acids in the oil determines how each oil will contribute a different quality to the final bar of soap. Generally, the qualities can be categorized in four ways: Hard, stable, long-lasting: (palm oil, beef tallow, lard), these oils give a stable, creamy, low lather Lathering: (coconut, castor, palm kernel), these oils give bubbly, fluffy lather Moisturizing/Conditioning: (olive oil, canola, sunflower, soybean), these oils give a low creamy, milky lather Luxury/Super Moisturizing: (cocoa butter, shea butter, almond oil, hemp oil, jojoba), too much of these oils can dampen the lather—but they sure are good for your skin—they also help make the bars harder (they contain some of the same fatty acids that the “hard” oils have....
Whether you’re new to die cutting or a pro, you’ll likely come across the Cricut brand when searching for a machine to add to your craft room. One of the latest offerings from the brand, the Cricut Explore Air 2 promises faster speeds and a simple, easy-to-use design for even the most novice of crafters. Whether you’re looking to make stand-out cards, special invites for your child’s birthday party, seating tags for a wedding, or even Halloween favors, this machine’s options are practically limitless....
Chicken Wire Pot Rack from Golden Boys and Me Scrap Wood Pot Rack from Little Yellow Wheelbarrow Antique Ladder Pot Rack from Old House Crazy Pull-Out Pot Rack from Family Handyman Wall Mounted Pot Rack from Harlow and Thistle Copper Pipe Pot Rack from Man Made DIY Rustic Pot Rack from We Lived Happily Ever After Tension Rod Pot Rack from Sincerely, Marie Designs Pegboard Pot Rack from A Beautiful Mess Simple Single Pot Rack from Ugly Duckling House
Supplies Here’s what you’ll need to make your own DIY advent calendar. Supplies Two 2" by 4" by 8’ pieces of wood (or multiple 2" by 4" scrap wood pieces)Wood stainWood glueDecorative tissue paperSpool of twine or string24 goodies Tools Paint brushMiter sawTape measureScissors Cut Your Wood First, you’ll want to use your miter saw to cut your wood into seven pieces. From your 8’ board, cut three 2.5 foot long pieces....
Besides being fun for the kids to color, when they’re done they make great gifts for grandparents and teachers. You can even hang them up and use them as instant Valentine’s Day decorations. Continue to celebrate the holiday and save money by making Valentine’s Day printable cards, printable love coupons, as well as printable heart clip art images. The kids (and you) will love these personalized valentines that will make the day extra special....
This list of free crochet afghan patterns (and links to many more) includes a wide variety of themes and design elements. Whether you’d like to crochet a quick bulky throw or a fine thread crochet bedspread, a colorful baby blanket or a solid bed blanket, the pattern that you will need can be found here. Pictured: Wavy American Flag by Tracy Johnson Pictured: Cheerful Ripple Blanket by Adventures In Thread Pictured: C2C Christmas Graphghan by Repeat Crafter Me Crochet Music Blanket Afghan from Christine Frazier Spring into Summer Blanket from Felted Button Rick Rack Stripe Baby Blanket by Erica Dietz via Oombawka Design Southwest Afghan from Sunshine’s Creations Argyle Blanket from Naztazia
Pictured here: the heart sampler afghan for baby girls. You could make a boy’s version of this afghan if you use blues, greens and yellows instead of the colors pictured. We’ve posted a wide variety of free crochet patterns for baby afghans. There are patterns for both boys and girls, and plenty that are unisex too. Some of our patterns feature multiple sizes, in case you’d like to make matching hats for several of the children in the family....
Free Books from the British Origami Society The British Origami Society is one of the largest origami associations in the world. The group provides a wealth of resources for people leaving in the UK, as well as offering membership options for paper folders throughout the world. Visit the Supplies section of their website to download the following free origami ebooks: Don’t Fold Under Pressure by David RaynorSimplicity and Realism in Origami by John SmithSnow by John SmithOrigami Inspirations (an anthology designed for your iPad)...
If you’re looking for Halloween coloring pages strictly about pumpkins, check out free pumpkin coloring pages. This list of free fall coloring pages features all kinds of autumn images. Looking for more Halloween fun? You can find more Halloween word searches, party invitations, printables, masks, and pumpkin carving patterns. Use the print icon at the top of the image you’d like to print to get just the image on the printed page....
Learning wood turning takes a good lathe, sharp tools and plenty of practice. However, working with the right woods can make a huge difference in the results, not only by producing some beautiful turnings but by also increasing your enjoyment in woodturning.
With its great advantages, comes its dark sides as well. Discord creates chat rooms that allow you to connect with many people around the globe. Spamming messages, making insensitive comments, and starting an online argument isn’t a new concept in the world of online chatrooms. However, if you don’t want such nuisances to affect your daily life, simply block them. In this article, we will be learning ways to block someone on Discord using two different devices....
Nickname is the name that you assign to yourself for one particular server. When you are mentioned in the messages section of that particular server, you will be referred to with your nickname. Username on the other hand is used by all the servers on discord. As long as you’ve not assigned a separate nickname for yourself on a server, you’ll be referred to with your username by default. Read the article till the end, to uncover different ways to change name on Discord using different devices....
Adding thumbnail to your videos is still somewhat new to many people. Regular users who are not primarily focused on expanding their social media career will have no idea about the use and advantages of having an attractive thumbnail. Taking your time to plan and create a unique thumbnail can prove to be a great marketing strategy. Learning ways to select a pleasant thumbnail is something that will help increase audience engagement....
