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6+ Halloween Costumes You Can DIY in an Hour
Halloween is just around the corner and if you’re planning on making your costume rather than buying it, you should have started working on it weeks ago. However, we all lead busy lives and have other things to do besides making a Halloween costume, so here are instead some costumes for both kids and adults you can DIY last-minute or simply in an hour on a free evening leading up to the holiday.
By Marie Nieves6 years ago in Lifehack
Nine Seasonal Craft Projects
Pine Cone Bird Feeders Collect pine cones on an autumn walk in the woods, then cosy up round the stove to make these tasty treats for the birds in your garden. Bird tables and garden feeders can be a vital source of sustenance for birds throughout the winter, and this high-fat snack is fun to make with your little ones who will love learning about the different birds who come to feast! Melt a little lard in a saucepan, and remove from the heat before stirring in some wild bird seed mix. Attach some sturdy cotton to an open pine cone, and carefully dip into the cone into the pan, taking care as the mixture will be very hot, and lay them to rest on a baking sheet or waxed paper. When the cones are dry and hardened, hang them in a tree or from your bird table then get your binoculars ready to spot who comes to have a snack!
By Penny Blake6 years ago in Lifehack
Some Tools That Can Enhance a Woodworker’s Perfection!
Woodworkers are definitely wood artists! They have the tendency to create unique and accurate pieces of furniture or valuables from a very natural and raw resource. It is not only an act of amazement, but also a pretty difficult task to accomplish. A woodworker has to be very precise and perfect in her/his work to produce perfect pieces of finished wooden goods.
By Natalie Ige6 years ago in Lifehack
How to Make a Wall Collage
Are you trying to decorate that blank boring wall, and make it something interesting? Maybe you’re moving into the dorms, or into your new apartment or house. I have a simple, easy, and cheap way to help you decorate that wall. And when you have to move out, or are ready for a change, it's easy to remove.
By Raelynn Dusenbery6 years ago in Lifehack
Steps to Make a Custom Bobblehead by Yourself
Isn’t it cute when you see small, miniature figurines moving their bobbleheads back and forth? Well, it definitely is, and we are pretty sure of the fact that many of you spent your childhoods collecting these custom bobbleheads. But, guess what? Now is the time that you can get your very own personalized bobblehead, at extremely reasonable prices. Yes, you read it right, and, well, custom bobbleheads are, right now, considered to be the hottest products in the market, because, let’s face it—who wouldn’t love the idea of having his very own bobblehead that can do a lot more than just sitting on a desk?
By CreBobble Bobblehead6 years ago in Lifehack
The Basics of Starting a Bullet Journal - That You Can Actually Keep Up With
I use my bullet journal every day, and I mean that literally. I use mine to help me balance my life, my school work, and any appointments that I have. I've been bullet journaling for 2 years and the first year was rough, I won't lie. I wanted to try everything that looked cool on Pinterest and I ended up overwhelming myself and not being able to keep up with the spreads that I started. After working out all the bugs, I have started my bullet journal for my sophomore year with spreads that helped me my freshman year. I had to read a bunch of blogs for inspiration and to try and get the ideas in my head out onto paper. Hopefully, this post can help those of you who don't know where to start! I have had quite a few friends ask me questions about my bullet journals, so I'm going to try and answer a bunch of common ones I've gotten recently!
By Emily Martin6 years ago in Lifehack
Real, Counter-Intuitive Advice on How to Keep a Journal
There are three things no one tells you about how to form a habit of writing—particularly in a journal, which I think, anyway, is the most fertile loam for stories, poems, profound realizations, and anything else one could desire to write. These insights run counter to a lot of the advice I read in articles and books on this subject, but the only argument I’ll offer is that my advice comes from over twenty years of non-stop journaling, and represents the key elements I’ve found are needed to free your inner record-everything deep-thought beast. Without further ado, here are my biggest tips for becoming a hardcore addicted-to-writing journaler.
By Luna Jennifer Cross6 years ago in Lifehack
Where Does the Word Gift Ribbon Come From
Ribbons make wonderful accessories for creative and decorative purpose including hangtags, gift-wrapping, invitations, and greeting cards. Additionally, ribbons and bows are also used to make hair braiding and accessories. For DIY projects, ribbons are used as stay for craft, jewelry, cake decoration, fashion, and haberdashery. Ribbons are essential in the florist industry for wrapping flower bouquets and for decorating various functions. In fact, occasions that require decoration and embellishment use ribbons.
By Ashly Williams7 years ago in Lifehack
How to Make a Push Pin Travel Map
Are you a travel enthusiast looking for a way to preserve the memories of the places you have already visited and, at the same time, set a reminder for all the places that you wish to visit? If yes, then putting a pin in all these places on a world map canvas is a great thing to do for a start. Such a map would be the best representation of your past and future adventures, coupled with the fact that it a perfect wall décor that would simply fit with every bedroom surroundings.
By Flora Mayer7 years ago in Lifehack
Perler Bead DIY: Block from 'Super Mario Bros. 3'
Greetings, my nerdy fam. Some great things have happened to me recently. Late last week, I got engaged to my fiance, Dale. No wedding date has been set yet, but we're hoping to tie the knot before the year is over. The second thing is that I recently became a Vocal+ Founding Member. I'm grateful to be among over 200 members who are committed to bringing you better content. If you like the articles that I or anyone else has written, feel free to send us a one-off tip. No matter how big or small it is, your tip encourages us to reach out to so many people through our storytelling.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 7 years ago in Lifehack
Top 2019 DIY Trends You Need to Be DIYing Right Now
The DIY, or do it yourself, trend has been rising over the years as more and more people enjoy crafting and creating their own work of art that is customizable to their needs and is unique to who they are and their creativity. Whether you enjoy taking on large or small projects, doing it yourself is definitely something you can do to express your creativity, share with others, and have a fun bonding moment with whoever you choose to start your projects with. It’s something you put your mark on and are quite proud of; even if it came out a little lump-sided or perfectly straight, nothing beats the fun of experimenting and creating. There are so many DIY things that you can do out there that range from home decor to food to jewelry making. Here are some of the top trends for 2019 that you need to DIY and enjoy:
By Sasha McGregor7 years ago in Lifehack
