Comic Book Collecting, Oh What An Enjoyable Past Time It Is!

Have you ever read a comic book before? I imagine just about everyone, at some time in their life, has read at least one comic book. But do your interests and enjoyment level go beyond that? You may have said to yourself, at sometime or another, I would like to... Read More

Diet and Fitness ? Help from Your Hobbies

Everybody battles with their weight from time to time. It's either too much junk food or not enough exercise. In many cases it is a poor diet and no exercise. We go to work and sit behind a computer or a counter, and we sit. Then we get up for... Read More

Embroidery Designs and Thread Colors for Machine Embroidery Sewing

I wish that I had a nickel for each time I've been asked for the "exact" colors I used in aan embroidery design or for a conversion chart for specific embroidery thread brands - I would be a very wealthy woman!Everyone seems to think that someone is going to knock... Read More

Idle Hands Beget The Devils Work

As a southern girl, sewing was a rite of passage. You never questioned if you should learn, it was a matter of when. Though I possess the skill, it was rarely put to use. One day, while shopping for a quilt, I went back to my roots.Searching for a quilt... Read More

Antiques - The Modern Day Treasure Hunt

In today's world, everything that's old can be described as antiques and generally speaking that's quite true. A product is considered to be an antique if it is over a hundred years old or is rare enough to have some value. In other words, these are old items that are... Read More

The Power Of Scrapbook Journaling

By journaling your pages you will transform an ordinary collection of photographs into a vibrant and visual storyboard - telling the stories behind the pictures, revealing hidden memories and emotions.It will give your scrapbooks a unique and intimate feel, it is this personal touch that turns your albums into something... Read More

Roasting Your Own Coffee - A Hobby You Can Love

There is nothing like a cup of coffee that has been freshly roasted, ground and brewed to perfection. There are a growing number of enthusiasts who are roasting their own coffee beans and enjoying the benefits of truly fresh coffee at about one-third of the price of beans from your... Read More

How To Make a Pinata

MATERIALSA Large Round or Oval BalloonNewspaper, torn into 1 inch by 6-8" inch stripsWhite computer paper or paper towels, torn into stripsFlour and water mixture for paper mache pasteSaltVegetable oilPaintTissue paperCrepe paperString or yarn for hangingINSTRUCTIONSPrepare:Prepare your work surface with a layer of newspaper you can discard, or an old... Read More

Scrapbooking Ideas for Kids

Many times at auctions, or estate sales, a box of books will turn up a real treasure, like a scrapbook that was kept by someone in their youth and sometimes through their adulthood. The book could be 50 or 60 years old, and a source of great fun to look... Read More

Embroidery Designs Testing for Machine Embroidery

We have found a "new" way to see how well the stabilizers and methods you are using are working with so that your designs look GREAT without any off outlines, puckering, cupping or warping. This is a TEST - Only a Test - but if You and your stabilizers pass... Read More

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Ideas for Making Gift Baskets

Do you want to give gifts to your friends or... Read More

Wax Pencils, Stickers, and Rubber Stamping in Your Scrapbooks

Another important writing implement for scrapbooking is a wax pencil.... Read More

Spruce Up Your Pages with Scrapbooking Embellishments

Having this nagging doubt that you may upstage your precious... Read More

Tech-Savvy Crafters Can Go Global

The image of a crafter or artisan is often serene,... Read More

Treasure Hunting - Part Two

Treasure hunting begins at home. People regularly find famous old... Read More

More Than A Memory- A Legacy

Everyone has that box of pictures either in a close... Read More

Money Making Hobbies - Which Ones?

Which ones can be money making hobbies? A friend made... Read More

10 Reasons to Create and Give a Gift Basket!

10. A Themed Gift Basket is for everyone and every... Read More

Make Your Own Professional Gift Baskets

Ever given your family or friends a beautiful gift basket?... Read More

Robotic Vacuum Cleaners: Perfect for Cleaning Pool Tables

A friend of mine bought a robotic vaccum cleaner as... Read More

Beautify Your Stamped Cards with Creative Coloring

Stamping is one of the most versatile crafts around because... Read More

Step-By-Step Guide For Creating Collages and Other Unique Picture Frames

So you want to make a collage or perhaps you... Read More

Rainy Day Fun - Crafts For Kids

Rainy days can be so boring for a child?and just... Read More

Scrapbooking Ideas for Kids

Many times at auctions, or estate sales, a box of... Read More

Easy Crafts for Kids - Help with Learning

According to the research on child cognitive development, making use... Read More

Need A Scrapbook Journaling Idea?

Try using song lyrics in your next layout.Song lyrics can... Read More

Comic Book Supplies, Necessities of the Serious Collector

If you want to keep your comic book collection in... Read More

Making Your Own Bird Feeder

There is estimated to be over 100 billion individual wild... Read More

A Playtime Project: The Memory Quilt

A friend recently suggested a use for my daughter's first... Read More

Roasting Your Own Coffee - A Hobby You Can Love

There is nothing like a cup of coffee that has... Read More

Scary Halloween Crafts

Looking for some great Halloween crafts for your Halloween party,... Read More

Idle Hands Beget The Devils Work

As a southern girl, sewing was a rite of passage.... Read More

Ribbons and Lace, Embroidery Cotton, and Hemp to Spice Up Your Scrapbooks

Ribbon and lace are by far the most common, and... Read More

Fun with Origami!

Storing origamiThis is a great question. Many people want to... Read More

Embroidery Designs Digitizing Software

Embroidery Magic 2 software program was created with multiple function... Read More

Tips for Attending Gemstone Shows

If you've been to gem shows, you know how overwhelming... Read More

The Use of Color and Photographs in Your New Scrapbook

Color coordination and contrast will highlight and accent your scrapbook.... Read More

PE-Design Embroidery Digitizing Software: Getting Started

This article is in response to the emails I receive... Read More

Leather Care

Leather CareWhen buying leather, the best thing you can do... Read More

How to Make Sea Shell Candles

Collecting sea shells along the beach is a favorite kids... Read More

An Interesting Look at the Cuban Cigar

Even most non-cigar smokers have heard some of the lore... Read More

Production and Pricing of Craft Show Items

This is where you can really make or break your... Read More

Christmas Gifts Kids Can Make

Christmas is a time of giving and receiving. Even kids... Read More