Make Mod Podge Glitter Accessories

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Your kids can do all sorts of craft projects with Mod Podge. It’s a cool product that can act as a glue, a sealant, and a hardener. Mod Podge is most commonly used for decoupage crafts, but there are countless other uses for it. For instance, you can add some glitter to Mod Podge and then make anything sparkle — shoes, bags, hair accessories, etc.

Just make sure you bring along a large tub of clean-up wipes for the glue and a dust-buster for the glitter; otherwise your car’s upholstery will pay the price. You’ll also want to ventilate the car while doing these crafts.

Repurpose Old Clothing into Something New

Instead of throwing out old clothes, you can make changes to them to add new life. For instance, your kids can use the fabric from an old blouse to sew a new dress or add fun patches to an old pair of jeans.

Of course, you won’t have a sewing machine in the car, so you and your kids will be hand-sewing your new creations. The trick here is to keep it simple – only short, fun projects can be done within the car and don’t require a great deal of precision.

And be sure to bring some car-sickness medicine for your little ones just in case. Any activity that involves sustained concentration can invoke motion sickness.

Start a Scrapbook of All Your Adventures

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Scrapbooks are a great way to showcase memories, even while the memories are being made. So during a road trip in your MINI of Baltimore certified pre-owned car, for example, you and your children can create a scrapbook for all your fun adventures. That way, it will be ready for photos as soon as you get to your nearest printer; or if you have a Polaroid-style digital camera like the Socialmatic, you can fill the scrapbook as the memories are being made!

Either way, this project is a simple-yet-engaging DIY activity that will keep your kids busy for hours.

Make Jewelry Out of Ordinary Objects 

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The best jewelry is unique and personal to the person wearing it. You can create your own jewelry to match any outfit in your closet. There are several aisles of beads and jewels at craft stores, but you can use ordinary items like paperclips and bottle caps, too.

Not unlike the Mod Podge idea above, you’ll want to make sure you have plenty of cleanup supplies on hand – particularly if you’re using glue. And again, you’ll want to be sure the car is well-ventilated when you’re doing these crafts.

These are just a few of the simple and fun craft projects you can do when you’re bored. We want to know what you’ve been up to. Leave links to your favorite craft projects below.

]]> http://www.hossit.com/4-simple-diy-arts-crafts-projects-long-road-trips/feed/ 0 http://www.hossit.com/6-budget-friendly-ways-enjoy-night/ http://www.hossit.com/6-budget-friendly-ways-enjoy-night/#comments Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:10:29 +0000 admin http://www.hossit.com/?p=3653 These days, event tickets can be expensive. When you are done buying your tickets, there is not a lot of money left over to make a whole night of it. That is why it is a good idea to have some budget friendly ways of enjoying your night out.

Enjoy a Nice Meal at Home Before Going Out

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When people have Kansas Jayhawks basketball tickets, the most common thing they do before the game is go to a restaurant and grab something to eat. When you are on a budget, going out to eat can get expensive. Instead of paying for food in a restaurant, you should invite some other Jayhawks’ fans over to make some homemade pizzas before the game. You can ask everyone to bring ingredients and you can spend all afternoon getting each other psyched up for the game.

Kill Some Time With Fun at Home

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If you have concert tickets, then there is always time to kill before the show begins. Invite a few friends over and play some board games before you head out for the show. Monopoly and Jenga can sure come in handy when you have already exhausted your funds on those expensive tickets. The board game night won’t cost you a thing, but it can be a lot of fun to hang out with friends before the concert begins.

Tailgating With Friends and Future Friends

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Sports fans just love the atmosphere of being around the venue before the game begins. Tailgating has become so popular that it is even being done in the parking lots before concerts. All you need to do is buy a couple of bags of chips, some drinks and ice for the cooler to enjoy hours of pre-event festivities in the parking lot. In some cases, there will be radio stations tailgating as well, with free live music and giveaways.

Go Sightseeing in Unexplored Areas

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The chances are that there are parts of your own city or town that you have not seen yet and exploring them would be a great date night idea. If you have time to kill before a concert or sporting event, then go sightseeing in your own town and become familiar with the place where you live.

Pre-Game with a Video Game Tournament

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What better way for you and your friends to get ready for a sporting event than playing a sports video game tournament? If no one has a video game system to use, then you can rent one from the local video game store, and you can rent the game inexpensively as well.

There are plenty of ways to enjoy a great night out without spending a small fortune. If you have some time before your game or concert begins, then look for economical ways to make the most of your evening.

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The Art Institutes 8th Annual Passion for Fashion Competition is open to anyone living in any of the 50 states of the U.S., Canada (with the exception of Quebec), or Puerto Rico. They must be part-time or full-time high school seniors preparing to graduate in 2013 with at least a minimum of 2.0 cumulative grade point average. The entries must be submitted by February 14 , 2013. For more information on this fantastic chance to win, go to www.AiCompetitions.com/fashion. This competition is definitely a chance of a lifetime.

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]]> http://www.hossit.com/faces-world/feed/ 0 http://www.hossit.com/tiny-heroes-big-war/ http://www.hossit.com/tiny-heroes-big-war/#comments Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:34:47 +0000 admin http://www.hossit.com/?p=2077 There is a club that deals with making small figures that constitute beautiful dioramas. Its members are elder than 30 years old. The club was started at the Soviet times.  Every year less and less veterans who participated in the World War II are left. The youngest war participant in Dnepropetrovsk is now 84 years old. These people’s heroic deeds are captured in miniatures on military and historic themes.  The tiny figures are frozen in time. Before creating such a diorama an author needs to examine old pictures, historic evidence and drawings to achieve a complete identity between real things and their models.  The size of every soldier should not exceed 5 cm.