Old, non-operating bulbs that you discovered in light fixtures inside of your home can be used to create character ornaments or mini flower holders that can be displayed along a windowsill or a countertop. Use acrylic paint, brushes, scissors, hardware, and wire to complete two different projects. A Holiday Tree Or Plant A small potted tree or plant can be decorated for each holiday that you and your family celebrate. Homemade ornaments that consist of incandescent bulbs that contain painted designs will add color to the greenery and the lightweight components that are used to create each ornament will not weigh down a branch that is being decorated.

Most people simply throw out broken ceramics, especially if you can't disguise the cracks. In Japan, however, those cracks are considered valued history, and the art of kintsugi, fixing broken ceramics and porcelain with gold, is catching on in the United States. How Is Kintsugi Done? The philosophy of kintsugi stems from embracing brokenness and repairing it. It is not intended to make pottery look new again, but to renew the spirit of history that surrounds it.

If you have recently decided to learn how to do applique embroidery with a machine, you may feel a little unsure about how to prepare the fabric and applique pieces for attachment. If so, use one or more of the following tips for preparing your materials before attaching the applique pieces to the base fabric. Iron Fabric Before Attempting to Attach Appliques Before you attempt to attach the webbing to the back of the applique pieces or apply the pieces to the base fabric, iron out any wrinkles in the fabric.

If you're like most people who enjoy traveling, you probably put a lot of thought into what you should take and what can be left at home. But even with careful planning, it can be easy to overlook the little stuff that can make or break the wonderful vacation experiences you plan to have. Here are three must-have "emergency" supplies you should bring along on vacations to any destination: A Travel Adapter

It's easy to argue that balloons are always a perfect present; their colorful patterns and whimsical shapes are simply fun to see. But if you want to give someone a balloon arrangement, do try to ensure that the person can safely take the balloon home. You want your present to be greeted with joy, but if the person has pets or a fear of balloons, you need to see if there is a way to present the balloons that doesn't trigger problems.

If you have a friend or loved one who enjoys restoring old tractors, you probably already know how passionate they are about their hobby. A lot of hard work, time, and expense goes into the process of taking an old tractor and transforming it into a show-quality tractor. When a tractor restorer's birthday or a holiday arrives, you may wonder what gift to get them to show your support of the hobby they're so passionate about.