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Origami Ninja Star or Chinese Throwing Star

Video how to below: I made this once before but it was so complicated. When I found this really simple origami, I couldn't resist but make a video.

Learn to draw a Celtic Knot for St. Patrick's Day

I've been wracking my brain of something different to do for St. Patrick's day.  I was zentangling and it dawned on me that the celtic knot reminds me of zentangle.  Hence the Celtic Knot.

Electrical Home Improvement : Running wires through the walls

My husband was kind enough to let me film him unfortunately, the filming didn't go as well as I planned.  I've explained to him since, that I would love to film him working because his videos attract alot of attention but I need it planned out rather than I'm gonna get wh…

Duolingo review : Forget Rosetta Stone, see this review of duolingo first

Review of the free language learning online program duolingo.  I give my take on the program I've been using for about a year now.   (spoiler, I love it and recommend it) I've used Mango, Muzzy and Rosette Stone - and still love this so much more, in some cases even more.����…

Art activities for kids : the origami sailboat

Probably the simplest origami you'll ever make.

St Patrick's Day craft: origami pipe

Origami Pipe Have you tried the Origami Pipe.  I wanted something unique for St. Patrick's Day.  I like this one.

Flowers: zentangle roses using vitruvius pattern

I saw this Zentangle pattern and it made me think of Charles MacIntosh's painting Roses.  Perhaps he was an early zentangler. See the video below, to see how I made mine.    This image is from http://www.colinbaxter.co.uk/products/mousemats.html

Zentangle Patterns: Isochar

Have you tried the Isochar zentangle pattern?

Activities for kids: make a origami cup

Have you ever tried water in your Origami Cup?

Valentine Activities for kids : A Heart to package your candy

A unique package for your valentine!

Fun activities for kids Tissue Flowers

I used to make these as a kid, very easy to make and great for Valentine's Day or Mother's day.  Great inexpensive way to make a bouquet.