A Look at Cloisonné Lapel Pins
Cloisonné lapel pins are the most traditional, if not the most collectible of the lapel pin types. Most of the older lapel pins are either die-cast metal or cloisonné. Cloisonné is from the French word for cell, which refers to the method that cloisonné is created. A metal structure, or... Read More
A Brief History Of Reverse Painting On Glass
Reverse painting on glass has been a form of art expression since extremely ancient times. It is difficult to precisely date a number of much more ancient artworks.Art history has revealed that painting on glass became quite fashionable in Italy during the Renaissance. Italian paintings on glass during the 14th... Read More
Create A Gift Basket For A Dog Lover!
The choice of what gift to give your family and friends can often be a difficult one. One of the best gifts that you can give is a gift basket. A gift basket is that one present that comes in many shapes, themes and of course price ranges. A gift... Read More
Embroidery Machine Use by New Owners for Good Results
Many new home embroidery machine owners have to learn on their own with little instructions and thus have to resort to the "trial and error" methods to get satisfactory results. One can certainly learn to embroidery this way but it takes time, money and patience. I have found that one... Read More
How to Make Sea Shell Candles
Collecting sea shells along the beach is a favorite kids summer activity. Take it one step further by transforming their seaside treasures into beautiful decorations or kids make-and-take party favors. This easy sea shell candle craft shows you how.When completed, scatter sea shell candles about your party table along with... Read More
Preservation and Making Copies of Your Scrapbook
You put a great deal of time, thought, and effort into your scrapbook pages. Scrapbooks often are very personalized creative works that are very meaningful to the creator. Therefore, you should try to protect and preserve your work.The most important way to protect your pages is by using lignin free... Read More
A Look at Patriotic Lapel Pins
Perhaps the most popular type of lapel pin is the patriotic pin. Dating back to the Civil War in the United States, lapel pins that declare a person's patriotism are popular, highly collectible and trade-worthy! From the Civil War through WWI, patriotic lapel pins were medallions hung from ribbons pinned... Read More
Be Your Own Way, but Still Use the Safe Tools
It is so often that people are not aware with the tools they use when doing their home improvement. Sometimes they use wrong tools just because they want something quick to be done. Well, you must change that attitude. You have to understand that by using the correct tool it... Read More
Family Fun on the Rails
Imagine your are five years old. As your family arrives at the train station, your hand slips free of your Mom's and you dash over to the tracks. Looking left, then right, your eager eyes scan the horizon, searching for your train.Then you hear it. The quiet chugging of the... Read More
Jewelry Making: Measuring for Bracelets Without a Tape
Your cousin's friend in Saskatchewan has asked you to design a custom bracelet for her. You have all the beads, materials, and tools, but you're stumped about the length. She doesn't have a clue about her wrist measurement, or a flexible measuring tape to use, and you're not about to... Read More
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Scrapbooking Yourself as an Individual, Homemaker, Worker, and More
From age 25 onwards, our grand adventure has just unfolded... Read More
Scrapbook Photographs -- How A Picture Can Be Worth A Thousand Words
For many people, photos are at the heart of their... Read More
Genealogy - Why You Should Get Involved in Your Family History
A few years ago I read a statistic that said... Read More
The Most Powerful Attribute in Antiques and Collectibles
What can increase your sales volume and make you more... Read More
Faux Wax Seals, Tearing, and Fraying in Your Scrapbooks
Would you like to add more creative appeal to your... Read More
Spruce Up Your Pages with Scrapbooking Embellishments
Having this nagging doubt that you may upstage your precious... Read More
Scrapbook Photos -- Getting Adventurous With Your Layouts
When you have selected the photos for your scrapbook, you'll... Read More
Setting Up Your Display Case
One of the best ways to display photographs, memorabilia and... Read More
How to Make Your Own Soap Favors for Weddings and Baby Showers
Want to make soap as a gift for your party... Read More
Bookmarks As Unique As You
Racks and racks of bookmarks ranging from funny to inspirational... Read More
Genealogy in Switzerland - A Longenecker Family Search
I recently visited Langnau, Bern, Switzerland and spent two days... Read More
Build Your Own Bar Stool (In An Afternoon)
Bar stools are as important as the best wine in... Read More
How to Create a Reverse Painting on Glass
Introduction:Glass is a non-absorbant painting support which does not allow... Read More
Woodworking Tools: Right Selection And Care Will Save You Money, Part 6
Woodworking: Tools Of The Trade, Part 6 - Finishing EquipmentA... Read More
Plastic, Zinc, Brass, Embossing and Marking Stencils
Marking StencilsStencil is a cut-out form for an alphabets, numbers,... Read More
Kona Cotton: The Quilters & Embroiderers Dream Fabric
What, Exactly, Is Kona Cotton? Kona(R) cotton is a premium,... Read More
Collectible Action Figures - Is About Fun Memories And More Money
Superhero action figures first stormed the doors of department stores... Read More
Making a Living Making Soap?Questions to Ask Before You Begin
Soap making can be a wonderful hobby but if you've... Read More
Functional Pottery Makes a Great Gift, Plain and Simple
Are you looking for something unique to give a friend... Read More
The Use of Color and Photographs in Your New Scrapbook
Color coordination and contrast will highlight and accent your scrapbook.... Read More
The Surprising Popularity of Cigar Smoking
The practice of cigar smoking has been on the rise... Read More
Handmade Quilts are Made with Love and Make Great Family Heirlooms!
Today's handmade quilts are more like a work of art... Read More
50 Ways to Use Your Ribbon for Scrapbooking, Home Decor, Crafting and Fashion
Scrapbooking:Tie onto a tag, photo mat, border, or photo as... Read More
Need A Scrapbook Journaling Idea?
Try using song lyrics in your next layout.Song lyrics can... Read More
Comic Book Collecting, Oh What An Enjoyable Past Time It Is!
Have you ever read a comic book before? I imagine... Read More
Embroidery Digitizing Software
Embroidery Magic 2 software is very easy to use to... Read More
Woodworking Tools: Right Selection And Care Will Save You Money, Part 5
Woodworking: Tools Of The Trade, Part 5 - Tools For... Read More
Jar Lid and Jar Candle Decoration
Supplies Needed:Most items can be found around the house or... Read More
Making Beaded Jewelry Is Easy to Do
Making beaded jewelry is an inexpensive and fun hobby that... Read More
The Unusual Characteristics Of Reverse Painting
By stepping backwards in time one can discover an important... Read More
Gemstone Collecting
Personally, I have become fascinated with gemstones (precious and semi-precious... Read More
Make Origami
Origami is a wonderful and elegant art. It has been... Read More
Photograph Mosaics and Markers in Your Scrapbooks
An attractive technique for placing photographs into scrapbooks is the... Read More
Build Your Own Bar Stool (In An Afternoon)
Bar stools are as important as the best wine in... Read More
Rubber Stamps and Scrapbooking ? Keep Kids Busy with Crafts This Summer
They're out of school and back to torment the neighborhood... Read More
Using Your Dogs Hair
Dog hair (called chiengora)can be spun into yarn, much like... Read More
How to Use Textured Paper and Book Jacket Backgrounds to Give Your Scrapbook Dimension
Textured paper can add extra dimension to your scrapbooking page.... Read More
Soap Making For Beginners ? Melt And Pour Process
As you will learn, soap making can be simple or... Read More
Five Ways To Find New Markets for Your Dog and Cat Art
As you create your dog and cat art, you will... Read More
Antiques - The Modern Day Treasure Hunt
In today's world, everything that's old can be described as... Read More
Rubber Stamps : 10 Great Tips For Making Multiple Cards
You know the feeling. The kids have tons of demands,... Read More
Create A Gift Basket For A Dog Lover!
The choice of what gift to give your family and... Read More
What Is A Reverse Painting?
Welcome to the world of Reverse Painting on Glass. Reverse... Read More
Spruce Up Your Pages with Scrapbooking Embellishments
Having this nagging doubt that you may upstage your precious... Read More
Antique Delft and Very Collectible Tiles and Ceramics: Beginners Start Here
So you fancy starting a collection but you're not sure... Read More
An Easy Way to Understand Your Collectibles
What kind of gifts you often receive? Is it toy... Read More
Leather Work Tips
For leather work, consider the basics: an awl and spare... Read More
Beautify Your Stamped Cards with Creative Coloring
Stamping is one of the most versatile crafts around because... Read More
Sell Hobby Items by Mail
You can, if you are ambitious, start a Mail Order... Read More
Learn Origami
Basic foldsMost of the designs that you will learn will... Read More
Choosing The Correct Comic Book Storage Box
Most Comic Book Storage Boxes are super strong and come... Read More
A Look at Patriotic Lapel Pins
Perhaps the most popular type of lapel pin is the... Read More
Woodworking Beginners: Secret Tips To Start Right
Woodworking: Where To Start - Tips From Experienced WoodworkersWoodworking encompasses... Read More
Making a Chunk Candle
Making chunk candles is an and fun activity for all... Read More
The Making of a Slipcover: A Lost Art
Today in this world of fast everything, most of us... Read More
Embroidery Basting Frames Use for Stabilizing Designs
Using a basting frame around designs can do a great... Read More
Woodworking Tools: Right Selection And Care Will Save You Money, Part 4
Woodworking: Tools Of The Trade, Part 4 - Tools For... Read More
Leather Care
Leather CareWhen buying leather, the best thing you can do... Read More
More Than A Memory- A Legacy
Everyone has that box of pictures either in a close... Read More
Handmade Quilts are Made with Love and Make Great Family Heirlooms!
Today's handmade quilts are more like a work of art... Read More
Preparing For a Leather Craft Project
Once you've decided on your leather craft project, you'll need... Read More
Collectible Action Figures - Is About Fun Memories And More Money
Superhero action figures first stormed the doors of department stores... Read More
Marking Tools and Laser Marking Machines for Marking on Metals
Marking tools are used for marking metals and non-metal surfaces.... Read More
Choose From A Wide Variety Of Off Road RC Trucks To Play In The Dirt
Are you tired of driving your cars only on the... Read More
How to Value Your Jewelry at Home or Work
Many thanks for taking the time to read this compact... Read More
Creating Vacation Memories
My daughter and I recently had the opportunity to spend... Read More
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