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Dolls can be cute when you first get them, but over time, it’s likely that the hair will start to look dirty and dingy. This is not only an aesthetic issue, especially if you have young children who love putting everything in their mouths. Cleaning the hair is essential in this case. How to wash…
If you have a doll (or a collection of dolls), then you have probably been confronted with the problem of tangled, frizzy hair at some point. This can result from careless handling by children or from the natural wear and tear that comes from many years of use. Whatever the case, it’s important to know…
Want to have a fun party activity at your kid’s next birthday or costume party? Then face painting may be the right option. Face painting is a fun way to keep kids entertained. It can also quickly turn grown-ups into fun-loving partygoers when they get the paint on their faces too! The best part…
If you’re someone that enjoys puzzles, sudoku, or even Tetris, then you’ll love making your own ship in a bottle. As long as you have a great kit, making a ship in a bottle can be a fun, engaging, and challenging activity. So, what is the best ship in a bottle kit? The best ship…
Making your own distressed furniture can be a fun DIY project that brings a lot of character to your home. No matter what two colors you choose, the distressed look using chalk paint is becoming increasingly popular in-home décor. So, how can you do two color distressing with chalk paint? To do two color distressing…
A toy box is also an essential item to keep the kids’ toys organized. However, the lid is a little too heavy for young kids to use, and so building a toy box that works for your child’s abilities is the key to encouraging them to keep their toys in the same place. So, what…
I bought my first fan brush expecting magic and got a spiky, shedding mess. A few more tries told me the brush was at fault, not my technique. Every brush shape has a job it is built for, and a fan brush only does its job when the bristles are set properly and stay put….
The first time I put a torch on a rod of glass I expected it to melt like wax. It softens much slower than that, and the torch you pick decides how long you stand there waiting for it. If your glass work is flat rather than blown, you want a stained glass soldering iron…
Gluing rubber to plastic is tricky because both materials are non-porous, which means the glue won’t be absorbed into the substrate’s surface. Both of these materials are also flexible, which means you’ll want something that can create a strong, permanent bond while remaining flexible after the glue is completely cured. What are the best glues…
Natural wood is a great way to add stunning accents to a home. Unfortunately, it’s also very expensive, especially if you want a nice type of lumber such as mahogany or oak. Thankfully, you can imitate the look of natural wood by using a wood graining tool. These tools are designed to simulate natural wood…