Dave Murphy

Fall Wall or Door Hangings

Fall is just around the corner. The thrill of cooler temperatures and beautiful foliage abounds. Bring the beauty of the foliage to your home by inexpensively crafting a colorful fall collage hanging for your wall or, as an alternative to a wreath, your... Read >

Homemade Kites

Some of life's creative treasures don't have to cost a lot or take considerable amounts of time to make. Creating a simple, homemade kite is one of those treasures. What a clever way to make memories with your children or grandchildren and make many mor... Read >

Making a Mail Sorter

One of the main objectives of home organization is to simplify by reducing clutter. Undoubtedly, a lot of the clutter that exists in our homes comes in the form of paper, specifically mail. In most cases, it's easy enough to dispose of the junk mail, al... Read >

Creating Faux Bamboo Coasters Using Dowel

The wonder of creating woodworks is that it can be as detailed or as simple as the crafter chooses. This means that lots of wood items and woodworking equipment may be used or, conversely, very simple wood items and woodworking equipment may be. Coaster... Read >

Creative Uses For Dowels In Housekeeping

Dowels can be used in so many creative ways. They are frequently the center of many crafts. But they can also be used in functional ways. Here are a few ways you can use dowel and some inexpensive supplies to make housekeeping a little easier and more ... Read >

Making Customized Knitting Needles Using Dowel

One of the most rewarding things to do is to create in order to create. Knitting is a craft that results in many thoughtful and useful items--baby socks, shawls, or blankets, just to name a few. These items can be made especially for those we love or, e... Read >

Crafting Your Own Crochet Hooks

Dowels are a versatile crafting and project supply. As such, they can be used in innumerable ways. Frequently, they are a simplistic, but essential part of a craft or project. However, they can also be used as a stand-alone supply, then used secondaril... Read >

Simple Flag Storage

Seasonal and holiday flags are often seen adorning homes and lawns across the nation. From Valentine's Day to Easter; from Flag Day to the Fourth of July; from Halloween to Thanksgiving and Christmas; and from equinox to equinox, a festive spirit abounds... Read >

Creating Pinwheels

Spring's gentle breezes can inspire creativity for simple projects. One such creative project is creating a pinwheel. Using the simple premise behind this long-loved children's toy, one can craft an ornamental pinwheel for a lawn or garden. With some s... Read >

Creating a Dowel Floral Arrangement

With the onset of spring come beautiful blooms. A variety of colors and scents adds a beautiful touch to any home. But if the splendor of such blooms is also a source of the typical sneezing, watery eyes, or any number of other allergic reactions, this ... Read >

Dowels and Easter Crafts

Dowels are frequently a staple when it comes to woodworking and crafting. Favorably, they may be purchased relatively inexpensively, too. This makes crafting any number of projects both possible and enjoyable. Woodworking and crafting projects that use... Read >

Using Dowel to Make Garden Crafts

There are many uses for crafting with dowels. Using dowels, much can be accomplished in a home and rather inexpensively, too. The uses of crafting with dowels don't stop inside the confines of the home, however. There are many ways that dowels can be i... Read >

Crafting Wind Chimes Using Dowel

With the onset of spring, many are ready to tackle their spring cleaning projects. Most have grand ambitions for the insides of their homes. However, spring cleaning doesn't have to include only the inside of a home. There are improvements that can be ... Read >

Incorporating Dowel In Bathroom Decor

Of all the available woodworking supplies, dowel is perhaps one of the most remarkable. In addition to being quite versatile, it is also equally economical. With this unique and beneficial combination comes the opportunity to craft home decorum or woodw... Read >

Crafting a Thread Spool Holder Using Dowel

Dowels are a useful tool for woodworking projects. But they are versatile enough to be used for other purposes, too. Together, this relatively inexpensive supply and your woodworking talent can be used to make projects that extend to other hobbies. For... Read >