Why Do I (You) Collect?
I just got back from the vet with my cat "Spud". He gave us quite a scare, we went away for a couple of day's vacation and on our return we found him very listless. He just laid there in one spot and wouldn't eat or drink any water.I don't... Read More
Getting Started Selling Your Crafts
Until recently crafts were usually sold locally or, at best, regionally. Now you literally have the whole world at your fingertips! Some of you may choose a gradual progression from selling to friends, to selling at fairs and shows, to retail selling ? and so on. Others may... Read More
How to Make Your Own Refrigerator Magnets
There are several types of refrigerator magnets that you can make with a little effort and the right materials. Below are some ideas for making magnets for gifts or just for fun.1. First you need to gather the needed ingredients. The easiest magnets to make are flat magnets that you... Read More
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
Coin Collecting ? A Fun Hobby
Over the years, collecting coins has grown from being just a hobby to becoming a full-blown enterprise with numerous Internet sites devoted to coins. Over the next several weeks, I will give you a little background about coin collecting to help those who want to pursue this as a hobby... Read More
Turn An Arts And Crafts Hobby Into A Business
Are you searching for a quick way to make an extra income?Why not turn that Cooking Interest, Comic Book Collecting, or Your Retro Clothing Collection Into A Home Based Business Venture!Most people enjoy hobbies they have pursued with great enthusiasm for years. Even though they may find their leisure activities... Read More
Kids Crafts: Balloons, Bubbles & Balls #1
Craft: Colored Bubbles Activities: Flyswatter Bubbles, Cotton Ball Pickup, Balloon Water Fun Snack: Chewy Popcorn Balls Reading Selection: The Twenty-One Balloons by William Pene du BoisCRAFT: Colored BubblesNeed: dishwashing detergent food coloring or washable paint a straw paper shallow panDirections: Mix about 1/2 dishwashing detergent,... Read More
Origami Instructions
Origami is a fantastic art form that guarantees hours of fun and enjoyment, not to mention a great way to challenge yourself and build your creativity. However many beginners come across trouble in 2 main areas:1. Following the instructions (especially when the creations you wish to fold become more complex)and2.... Read More
Finding The Best Display Case For Your Treasures
Maybe you have a bunch of collectibles sitting in your closet gathering dust. Or perhaps you've been storing your fine China in the kitchen cupboards instead of a hutch. Far too often we sequester our prized possessions rather than place them where they deserve to be... on display.Finding a good... Read More
Ideas for Making Gift Baskets
Do you want to give gifts to your friends or family for birthdays, Christmas or some other holiday, but you just don't know what to get them?Just take a decorative basket and you can create a gift basket filled with great items that either your friends or family will love.The... Read More
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Make Origami
Origami is a wonderful and elegant art. It has been... Read More
A Look at Cabinet Humidors
Cabinet humidors are specially designed for the serious cigar aficionado.... Read More
The Unusual Characteristics Of Reverse Painting
By stepping backwards in time one can discover an important... Read More
What Is A Reverse Painting?
Welcome to the world of Reverse Painting on Glass. Reverse... Read More
Learn Exactly How To Repair Your Sewing Machine At Home!
My name is Tony Asef and I start my own... Read More
Airbrushing Does Not Have to be All Disappointment, Heartache, and Bloody Hard Work!
A smart, but irritating man once told me that Airbrushing... Read More
What Do I Need to Start Scrapbooking?
The best thing about scrapbooking is that although there are... Read More
Cupcake Candles
With candle making, there are hardly any limits. You can... Read More
Are You Making Money At Craft Shows?
If you are involved in the crafts business, and are... Read More
Leather Care
Leather CareWhen buying leather, the best thing you can do... Read More
The Top Five Morgan Silver Dollars
Why waste everyone's time? Let's skip the appetizers and get... Read More
Getting Started Selling Your Crafts
Until recently crafts were usually sold locally or,... Read More
Turn An Arts And Crafts Hobby Into A Business
Are you searching for a quick way to make an... Read More
Antiques From Europe...Is It Really The Goose That Layed the Golden Egg?
Many dealers and auctioneers have been bringing container loads of... Read More
Embroidery Sewing Quality of Machine Embroidery Designs
Many new to embroidery have experienced numerous problems because of... Read More
Simple, and Stylish Wedding Reception Centerpiece: Craft Project
This simple, yet elegant table centerpiece is a great way... Read More
An Introduction to Lanyards
Lanyards are pieces of rope, wire, or cloth specifically designed... Read More
Easy Steps to Scrapbooking with Young Kids
Kids grow up so fast and if you don't try... Read More
Embroidery Digitizing Software
Embroidery Magic 2 software is very easy to use to... Read More
Christmas Gifts Kids Can Make
Christmas is a time of giving and receiving. Even kids... Read More
How to Make Personalized Candle Gifts From Ordinary Candles
If you are looking for a fun gift to make... Read More
Genealogy in Switzerland - A Longenecker Family Search
I recently visited Langnau, Bern, Switzerland and spent two days... Read More
Woodworking: Protection When Working With Wood - Ignoring Could Potentially Harm Your Health Or Kill
Woodworking: Basic Safety TipsWoodworking can be a dangerous undertaking if... Read More
Rubber Stamping: From Maya Indians to Scrapbooking
Who would have thought that your scrapbooking and card making... Read More
Embroidery Thread Tips for Better Machine Embroidery Sewing
I have some tips for you to get better results... Read More
Photograph Mosaics and Markers in Your Scrapbooks
An attractive technique for placing photographs into scrapbooks is the... Read More
Organize That Stash!
Do you control your stash or does it control you?... Read More
Candle Maintenance
Many people don't know that you can actually improve the... Read More
Kona Cotton: The Quilters & Embroiderers Dream Fabric
What, Exactly, Is Kona Cotton? Kona(R) cotton is a premium,... Read More
Jewelry and the Art of Selling
Two of the most frequently asked questions we get at... Read More
Coin Collecting ? A Fun Hobby
Over the years, collecting coins has grown from being just... Read More
4 Fun Ways to Display Photos
From baby pictures to vacation pictures, images of family and... Read More
From Clutter To Treasure: Re-use and Not Reject!
Make use of clutter to decorate your home! Sounds strange?... Read More
Simple, and Stylish Wedding Reception Centerpiece: Craft Project
This simple, yet elegant table centerpiece is a great way... Read More
Saving Family Keepsakes for Scrapbooking
I'm new to scrapbooking, and I still can't believe all... Read More
Russian Nesting Dolls - The Beginning
According legend, first nested doll prototype appeared in Russia in... Read More
Woodworking: Protection When Working With Wood - Ignoring Could Potentially Harm Your Health Or Kill
Woodworking: Basic Safety TipsWoodworking can be a dangerous undertaking if... Read More
Plastic, Zinc, Brass, Embossing and Marking Stencils
Marking StencilsStencil is a cut-out form for an alphabets, numbers,... Read More
A Look at Cloisonné Lapel Pins
Cloisonné lapel pins are the most traditional, if not the... 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
Woodworking Tools: Right Selection And Care Will Save You Money, Part 4
Woodworking: Tools Of The Trade, Part 4 - Tools For... Read More
The Wonderful Art of Bonsai
The potential for enjoyment of Bonsai trees is enormous. These... Read More
More Than A Memory- A Legacy
Everyone has that box of pictures either in a close... Read More
Invitation Envelopes ? Make or Break Your Party
What will separate your party from all the other events... Read More
Molding Leather Armor
In order to mould leather armor, soak it in water... Read More
A Look at Patriotic Lapel Pins
Perhaps the most popular type of lapel pin is the... Read More
Are You Making Money At Craft Shows?
If you are involved in the crafts business, and are... Read More
Be Your Own Way, but Still Use the Safe Tools
It is so often that people are not aware with... Read More
Capturing the Craft Show Market
Finding the right product to sell at a craft show... Read More
Patterning and Spacing in Your Scrapbooks
How can you arrange your scrapbook page to best show... Read More
Stress-Free Scrapbook Journaling Ideas
Do you find it intimidating when you come to journal... Read More
Save on Kids Craft Supplies - Recycle!
Here is some information about how to collect and use... Read More
Antiques - The Modern Day Treasure Hunt
In today's world, everything that's old can be described as... Read More
The Use of Color and Photographs in Your New Scrapbook
Color coordination and contrast will highlight and accent your scrapbook.... Read More
Jewelry and the Art of Selling
Two of the most frequently asked questions we get at... Read More
Christmas Gifts Kids Can Make
Christmas is a time of giving and receiving. Even kids... Read More
What Is An Un-circulated Coin?
You may have heard the terms proof coin and un-circulated... Read More
Functional Pottery Makes a Great Gift, Plain and Simple
Are you looking for something unique to give a friend... Read More
Treasure Hunting - Part Two
Treasure hunting begins at home. People regularly find famous old... Read More
10 Slam-Dunk Crafts For Little Kids -- And Bigger Kids Too!
Crafting with young children really isn't about creating something in... Read More
Family Album In The Digital Age
Back then it was simple - you take the picture,... Read More
Mixed Media Collage - Make The Pieces of Your Life Sing!
According to the dictionary, collage art is an artistic composition... Read More
Family Fun on the Rails
Imagine your are five years old. As your family arrives... Read More
How to Value Your Jewelry at Home or Work
Many thanks for taking the time to read this compact... Read More
Is There Money To Be Made In Depression Glass
You've seen the shows on television. You've watched the auctions... Read More
Bartering: A Modern Day Phenomenon
Back in the early days of America, families didn't have... Read More
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