Ask any child and they’ll tell you piñatas make a party. They love the fun of trying to get the goodies out of the piñata. For your child’s next birthday, or any party, why not learn how to make your own paper mache piñata? << MORE >>

Children love to break open paper mache piñatas. Since they like piñatas so much, maybe they’ll enjoy learning how to make a paper mache piggy bank. Having a paper mache piggy bank will give your child a place to hold their money but also allow them to get to their money should they need to.<< MORE >>

Paper mache art projects can be a lot of fun for children and adults who don’t mind getting their hands a little dirty. Once the project is complete and dried however, you need to think about how you’re going to finish it. These top tips for painting and decorating paper mache projects give you the information you need to get that art work ready for display.<< MORE >>

Artists have been creating paper mache artworks for as long as man has been making paper. Also known by the French as papier-mâché, which means ‘chewed-up paper’, it is an art form even young children can enjoy. If you’ve never done so, here’s how to make paper mache from recycled newspaper.<< MORE >>

Soap making is a fun and useful hobby. But making lye soap can be rather dangerous, so it's not exactly suitable for children. However, that doesn't mean that youngsters can't get in on the soap making fun. There are other ways to make soap that are simpler and less hazardous. Here's a recipe for glycerine soap that is appropriate for preschoolers and older.<< MORE >>

Soap is something that we all use. For some, one soap is as good as another. For others, skin issues or personal preferences dictate that certain kinds of soap be used. If you're particular about your soap, making it yourself will allow you to ensure that it only contains the ingredients you want to use. But isn't soap making difficult?<< MORE >>

Lavender is one of the most popular scents in aromatherapy. It has many therapeutic properties. It is naturally calming, making it a favourite of new mothers with fussy babies. It's also a safe and effective remedy for depression and stress. It can even be used to repel mosquitoes!<< MORE >>

Calligraphy is a beautiful type of writing that lends an air of sophistication to anything it's used on. To the casual observer, one piece of calligraphy might look much the same as any other. But each calligrapher has his own subtle differences in style, and there are also many different types of calligraphy that one may encounter.<< MORE >>

Calligraphy is not only a way of writing, it is an ancient art form. Its roots are believed to go back as far as Egyptian hieroglyphics, which represent the first stylized method of pictorial communication.<< MORE >>

Scrapbooking is a fun and relaxing hobby. But there are certain aspects of it that are less than appealing to some. For one thing, all those scrapbooks that accumulate over time take up a lot of room. They also use up a lot of paper, which isn't good for the environment. And all of those supplies that scrapbookers need cost a significant amount of money.<< MORE >>