Whether cooking, loading the dishwasher or simply pottering about and maintaining your kitchen’s good hygiene, you can often be the only person in your kitchen as your children relax in their rooms, or watching TV in the lounge. This can manifest itself a little on the lonely side, especially for those who work and have little time to spend with their little nippers. By adding some features your kids will love to your kitchen, you’ll be able to entice your children to spend time with you in a … [Read more...]
20 Blogs Reviving the Lost Craft of String Art
July 3, 2013 by
String art started out in the 1800’s as a way to teach math. By the 1960’s and 70’s, the concept changed from a learning tool into a trendy craft. Now, 40+ plus years later, string art is making a comeback ... It’s even gotten its own little makeover and is being used to create word art. The 20 blog entries listed below will take you through every aspect of string art, from beginners’ projects to those that are more advanced. There’s something for everyone with this … [Read more...]
ARTS & CRAFTS: 15 Blogs to make you LOVE Zentangles!
January 30, 2013 by
If you like to doodle then you may love to Zentangle! Zentangling is an art form where you take a basic shape, divide it into sections and then fill the sections with a pattern. The complexity of the pattern is up to you. This hobby is known for being very relaxing because as you are drawing the patterns the process allows you to zone out, thus the ‘Zen’ part of 'Zentangle'. You can make up your own shapes and patterns or use various templates and books to get ideas of where to … [Read more...]
