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To preserve the skin of an animal requires several preservation steps known collectively as tanning. It involves the curing of the hide in salt, soaking, washing and de-hairing if necessary and the final tanning, usually with Chromium III. This whole process serves the purpose of restructuring the collagen protein particles in the hide, thereby preserving …

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DIY Mermaid Jar This cute craft will be a favorite for your little mermaid fan.  This DIY mermaid jar is super easy and just messy enough for every little girl to love.  You can’t go wrong with paint and glitter. Supplies: Mason jar with lid Acrylic paint in pool blue, laguna, and palm leaf Water …

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Do you love the outdoors like we do?  Then you’ll enjoy these DIY Nature Crafts for Kids. It’s almost that time again.  Back to school with the kiddos.  My family chooses to homeschool, at least for now.  So we are starting school after Labor Day.  One of the perks to homeschooling, choosing when to start …

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