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If you see an offer for free supplies, read the fine print carefully. Sometimes a shipping fee is charged or they require a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Note that free offers come and go without notice. In other words, what is free one day, may come at a fee the next. Where Can You Get Free Craft Supplies? It is probably best to search out a freebie from a company you already know and trust, especially if you have ordered supplies by that company in the past....

Opals are very interesting and there are some myths that you’ll want to know about as well. We even have some spectacular specimens for you to admire as you learn about this fascinating gemstone. Was the opal the ancient Romans admired the same as the one we admire today? No one is sure. However, evidence of opal artifacts date as far back as 4000 B.C. Though the exact cause of opal formation is still disputed, many believe that silica was carried down into rock crevices by heavy rains....

The most common examples on the internet are wall hangings, but there is so much more you can do with this technique and material. And while we’re always excited to make one of these stunning projects, we decided to shift the focus away from the wall and to ideas that are more functional. These macrame tutorials are perfect for beginners, and a few can be completed without making a single knot....

Well, a domain name is the name that uniquely identifies your blog. Some people also call it “address” of your blog. For example, the domain name of this website is techwelkin.com. These words, techwelkin.com, are unique on Internet and whenever you’ll type these words in a browser, you’ll land on my website! That’s what a domain name is. I am sure, you can understand that it is extremely important to choose right domain name for your website....

Whether you’re swapping out throw pillows, changing up your art, or adding some small details like a picture frame or a paper flower garland, these DIY decor ideas for summer will put you in a sunny mood every time you look at them (so much so that you may want to leave them up all year). A No-Weave Rainbow Wall Hanging by Studio Diy DIY Modern Neon Tube Vase by A Kailo Chic Life Chic DIY Planter by The Spruce DIY Basket Pendant Light by Sugar & Cloth DIY Marbled Paper Art by The Decor Fix DIY Simple Macrame Table Runner by A Beautiful Mess DIY Summer Flower Garland by The House That Lars Built DIY Upcycled Painted Glass Bottles by Craftify My Love DIY Modern Pom Pom Pillow by Almost Makes Perfect A DIY Wood & Leather Towel Shelf by The Merrythought DIY Watermelon Mason Jars by The Spruce DIY Terrazzo Candle Holders by A Kailo Chic Life DIY Cardboard Collage Picture Frames by Almost Makes Perfect DIY Vintage Book Clock by One CrafDIY Girl

Here are 15 crochet blanket patterns that showcase the variety and possibility inherent in this type of project. Cheerful Ripple Blanket from Adventures in Thread C2C Chevron Blanket from One Dog Woof ZigZag Crochet Blanket from Amanda Perkins Rick Rack Stripe Baby Blanket from Erica Dietz via Oombawka Design Rose Field Baby Blanket from Tanya Shliazhko Demelza Blanket from Catherine Bligh Princess Dress Crochet Blanket from Carol Hladik Crochet Doll Blanket from The Spruce Crafts Victoria Afghan from Sincerely, Pam Follow Your Heart Blanket from Passionate Crafter Casablanca Blanket from Nurturing Fibers Moroccan Garden Tiles from Projectarian Shell and Wrapped Stitches Blanket from Mama’s Stitchery Projects The Enormous Squishy Blanket from Annaboo’s House Tumbling Blocks Pattern from Kat Li via Ravelry

One of our favorite items to upcycle is a light bulb. Because they’re difficult to recycle, it’s always gratifying to upcycle a light bulb to divert it from the landfill. They’re versatile and easy on the eyes. What’s not to love? Take a look at this list of fun light bulb crafts suitable for all ages and abilities. DIY Light Bulb Vase from The Merrythought How to Make Your Own Wine Bottle Lights from DIY Projects DIY Light Bulb Garland from Fun 365 DIY Valentine’s Day Lightbulb Gift from A Little Craft In Your Day Lightbulb Snowman from Always The Holidays DIY Twine Light Bulb Pears from Sweet Society Christmas Banner With Lightbulbs from Chatfield Court How to Make a Light Bulb Snow Globe from Magical Daydream Lightbulb Terrarium (DIY) from Snug Hug & Co....

Celebrate fall time with more freebies like these free fall word searches, fall clip art, and fall printables. There are all kinds of fun fall-time images on these fall coloring pages. You’ll find photos of fall leaves, trees, apples, scarecrows, and pumpkins, plus pictures of kids and families having fun outside. If you’re looking for a quick way to decorate for fall, print these fall coloring pages out and make your kids do all the work....

Mina Baby and Toddler Dress by Alicia Paulson Cotton Candy Jumper by Crochet Dreamz Little Princess Dress by CrobyPatterns, Etsy Daisy Dress Overalls by Jennifer Lynas, Ravelry Purple Baby Dress by Lanas y Ovillos Halter Ruffle Dress by Mon Petit Violon Crochet Baby Romper / Tunic by TheFireflyHook Crochet Baby Dress by Crochet Cuties Crochet Watermelon Dress by Lovable Loops Summer Shift Dress by Abigail Haze, Ravelry Candy Corn Crochet Dress by Ball Hank n Skein Summer Sundress by Theresa Knapp, Ravelry Shell Sundress by Hand Heart and Sole, Etsy Crochet Dress and Cardigan by Laura Tegg, Ravelry Butterfly Baby Dress by Emily Spitzer

Host a Frozen Themed Party from Lia Griffith How to Make Paper Snowflakes Into a Window Curtain from In My Own Style This lovely snowflake is made by flattening out the paper tube and cutting 1/2 inch segments into paper circles. Paint and glue the circles together in any snowflake shape you desire. Add some bling to your paper tube snowflakes to make them pop. Glitter will make your snowflake decorations sparkle and shine....

The Liberty Head Nickels Controversial Beginnings The Liberty Head Nickel, designed by Charles E. Barber, was minted from 1883 to 1913. Like nickels still being minted today, the coin has more copper in it than nickel, being comprised of 75% copper and only 25% nickel. The Liberty Head Nickel type, also called a V Nickel because of the large V on its reverse, was a well-publicized coin from the very beginning....

74.2%The percentage of eligible voters (18 and older who were citizens) in Colorado who were registered in the last presidential election. 82%Percentage of Denver residents age 25 and older who are high school graduates or higher. 36.3%Percentage of Denver residents age 25 and older who have a bachelor’s degree or higher. 17.1%Percentage of the population who are foreign-born. 8.7%Percentage of the population who are veterans. 34.4%Percentage of Denver residents who are Hispanic or Latino....