Halloween is such a fun time, when everyone gets to be different from themselves and enjoy the wild side for one night. What is not fun, however, is either having to pay a fortune for a costume that will only be worn once or, worse yet, being invited to a costume party last minute and…
20 Witch Costumes and DIY Ideas
Witch costumes are always a popular choice at Halloween. The traditional costume may have roots in something even more interesting than witchcraft: beer brewing! Women were in charge of brewing beer for centuries, and the pointed hat was associated with a brewery, as was a broom and, of course, a bubbling cauldron. These eventually became…
20+ Dinosaur Costumes and DIY Ideas
Fascination with dinosaurs is one of those phases that most people go through as kids and many are unable to shrug it off even as adults. From bedtime stories about them to stickers and t-shirts, dinosaurs are everywhere. However, a dinosaur costume for Halloween can help to take the fascination a notch higher. And since…
20+ Star Wars Costumes and DIY Ideas
If you are a real Star Wars fan, the chances are that you already have one or more costumes that depict your favorite character or have been contemplating on getting one. While it is possible to get almost any Star Wars costume for a few dollars, a real fan knows that nothing beats the classic…
15+ Angel Costumes and DIY Ideas
Halloween is synonymous with ghosts and devils. Why not add a little touch of the ethereal with a fun angel costume this year? There are a wide variety of angel costumes available now, with various props including halos, harps and wings. Most angel costumes are of the Sunday School pageant variety, and will stand out…
30+ DIY Christmas Decoration Ideas
Aside from spending time with family and friends, Christmas is that one holiday a year where you just spend, spend, spend. But it doesn’t have to be that way when decorating your home for the festive season. With a little bit of time, a few extra dollars, and these 31 great DIY Christmas decoration ideas,…
35+ DIY Spray Paint Ideas
Spray paint is a great invention. It sure has drawbacks like the smell, the fact that aerosols aren’t great for the environment and all that, but it also has great advantages that make it popular, especially among DIY fanatics. Spray paint is easy to use, and while it can be messy, it saves you from…
38 DIY Thanksgiving Decorations
As you prepare to welcome family and friends for Thanksgiving, you will need work on your home’s appearance so that it can go with the mood and season. Decorating for Thanksgiving does not always have to be complicated or take as much time as what you do for Christmas. However, you still need to come…
25+ Free Christmas Crochet Patterns For Beginners
Christmas is the Greatest Time of The Year, or so says the song. It’s the time for peace and love, for bright colors, presents and fancy decorations. In short, it is the time to be merry. The Fall and Winter months which lead up to Christmas are also a fantastic opportunity to take up crocheting….
30+ Free Crochet Patterns For Blankets
Crocheting is quite a consensual art. While you may envision grandmas with giant balls of thread and armed with needles when you think of crochet, the art has actually survived the times, passing from grandmas to daughters and granddaughters. Today, crochet is trendy in a number of areas, from women’s clothing and accessories, to interior…