Airbrushing Does Not Have to be All Disappointment, Heartache, and Bloody Hard Work!
A smart, but irritating man once told me that Airbrushing did not have to be all blood, sweat and tears. If only I had someone guiding me back in those hard, frustrating and sick in the stomach days of airbrushing, I wouldn't have wasted all that time and money!So here... Read More
Molding Leather Armor
In order to mould leather armor, soak it in water until it becomes pliable and soft. Then place it in the mould until it dries and hardens.Cuir BouilliThe application of heat will make the leather harder. If you were making a cover for a shield, for example, or other pieces... Read More
Learn Origami
Basic foldsMost of the designs that you will learn will use a square piece of paper ? and most will be done with origami paper, so the directions will show a colored (or gray side to indicate color) and a white side.Also, most patterns will have an arrow that points... Read More
Origami Instructions - Getting Started
The birthplace of origami is still a mystery. Paper was developed in China in the first century A.D., and Buddhist monks brought it to Japan by the sixth century A.D. However there are not many written records from that time, so it is not known whether origami first began in... Read More
Genealogy - Why You Should Get Involved in Your Family History
A few years ago I read a statistic that said that genealogy was the second largest hobby in the United States ? second only to gardening. It was no surprise to me as I have been finding and documenting my family tree for almost 30 years. Over that time a... Read More
Money Making Hobby - Do You Have One?
Everyone has a hobby. We love all kinds of music, sports, movies, books... We have pets, we grow flowers, we build houses, buy cars... Some of us even love our jobs (boy, those are the lucky ones)...Dale Carnegie said:"Today is life - the only life you are sure of. Make... Read More
Embroidery Thread Tips for Better Machine Embroidery Sewing
I have some tips for you to get better results with using your embroidery threads in machine embroidery sewing.1. If you're experiencing thread breakage or have had finished designs bleeding onto your garments after laundering, you're probably still using rayon thread! The polyester embroidery threads are stronger and more colorfast.... Read More
Making Your Own Bird Feeder
There is estimated to be over 100 billion individual wild birds on earth, and each one needs to eat certain amounts of food on a daily basis in order to survive. That's where we come in! Birdfeeders are fun to make and are essential in order for birds to live.... Read More
Where Antiques Originate and How You Can Find Them
It's important to understand where antiques originate. Many antique buyers make the mistake of mis-understanding the process by which antique items are found. Many collectors and dealers waste valuable time searching in places where they believe that these items are in great abundance. But a true understanding of where antiques... Read More
Craft Crocheting from Your Home
Crocheting is not only a craft but an art. Once you master the basic stitches you will be well on your way to creating masterpieces you will be pride to share with your family and friends. Anyone can learn to crochet as long as they put their mind... Read More
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Leather Care
Leather CareWhen buying leather, the best thing you can do... Read More
Creating Vacation Memories
My daughter and I recently had the opportunity to spend... Read More
Finding The Best Display Case For Your Treasures
Maybe you have a bunch of collectibles sitting in your... Read More
Decorative Metal Work Techniques From The Early 1900s
Today's Metal Craft workers should truly appreciate the artistic skills... Read More
A Look at Cabinet Humidors
Cabinet humidors are specially designed for the serious cigar aficionado.... Read More
How to Value Your Jewelry at Home or Work
Many thanks for taking the time to read this compact... Read More
Working With Leather
This can be as simple & basic Or advanced &... Read More
Preservation and Making Copies of Your Scrapbook
You put a great deal of time, thought, and effort... Read More
How to Make Your Own Refrigerator Magnets
There are several types of refrigerator magnets that you can... Read More
Scrapbooking Teen Memories
By the time your teen is in high school, you... Read More
Embroidery Sewing Quality of Machine Embroidery Designs
Many new to embroidery have experienced numerous problems because of... Read More
Stress-Free Scrapbook Journaling Ideas
Do you find it intimidating when you come to journal... Read More
Scrapbooking Childrens Favorite Stories
Countless memories are built during the formative childhood days. If... Read More
Tooling Leather
Use vegetable-tanned, light-colored top-grained leather for tooling leather. If you're... Read More
World Skills & Learning About Old World Skills
There was once a time when almost everyone acquired, or... Read More
Jewelry Insurance - Hints and Tips So You Dont Get Ripped Off
As crime and drug use increases, the risks involved in... Read More
Embroidery Designs and Thread Colors for Machine Embroidery Sewing
I wish that I had a nickel for each time... Read More
Gemstone Collecting
Personally, I have become fascinated with gemstones (precious and semi-precious... 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
Rubber Stamping: From Maya Indians to Scrapbooking
Who would have thought that your scrapbooking and card making... Read More
Candle Maintenance
Many people don't know that you can actually improve the... Read More
Organize 1000?s Of Photos Easily
The easiest way is to start right from the beginning,... Read More
From Clutter To Treasure: Re-use and Not Reject!
Make use of clutter to decorate your home! Sounds strange?... Read More
Use Newspaper Clippings, Graphics, Kids Art, and Clipart to Enhance Your Scrapbook
A popular addition to scrapbook pages is newspaper clippings. Newspaper... Read More
Are You Making Money At Craft Shows?
If you are involved in the crafts business, and are... Read More
Money Making Hobby - Do You Have One?
Everyone has a hobby. We love all kinds of music,... Read More
Making Hemp Jewelry Is Fun and Easy
Making our ideas come to life and creating them with... Read More
The Nuts and Bolts of Vintage Tin Toys
Before Game Boy and Play Station, there were tin toys.... Read More
Family Album In The Digital Age
Back then it was simple - you take the picture,... Read More
Starting Your Own Scrapbook Club
Before I discovered the world of scrapbooking, I was inexplicably... Read More
Organize That Stash!
Do you control your stash or does it control you?... 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
Remember When You Were Taught How To Make Things From Metal With Your Bare Hands?
How would you like the chance to use the skills... Read More
Green Thumb Not Required
Ah, the sweet smell of fresh flowers, herbs and fruit.... Read More
History of Kokeshi Wooden Dolls from Japan
Little is known of the early history of Kokeshi Japanese... Read More
Are Your Collectibles Valuable? Heres How to Find Out
The first thing you will need to do is check... Read More
What Is A Reverse Painting?
Welcome to the world of Reverse Painting on Glass. Reverse... Read More
Origami Instructions
Origami is a fantastic art form that guarantees hours of... Read More
Tips for Flower Arranging at Home
Floral design is an art and for some it comes... Read More
You Are A Diamond So Scrapbook About Yourself
As a devoted scrapper, you probably gain satisfaction from scrapbooking... Read More
Rainy Day Fun - Crafts For Kids
Rainy days can be so boring for a child?and just... Read More
Embroidery Basting Frames Use for Stabilizing Designs
Using a basting frame around designs can do a great... Read More
A Look at Cloisonné Lapel Pins
Cloisonné lapel pins are the most traditional, if not the... Read More
A Brief History of Candles
For centuries man's progress has been lighted by candles. However,... 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
How I Spent My Summer Vacation
The song says it all, "Hot Fun in the Summertime."... Read More
Weaving Photographs and the Use of a Collage to Give Your Scrapbooks Artistic Flare
For more dramatic results from your photographs, trying weaving two... Read More
Machine Embroidery Digitizing - What Youll Need Besides the Software
You've purchased an embroidery machine, practiced the designs that were... Read More
Getting Rid of Messes and Mistakes in Your Scrapbooks
No matter how careful you are, you will undoubtedly find... Read More
Use Tags and Embellishments to Give Your Scrapbooks that Personal Yet Professional Touch
Tags are a little added touch of professionalism that adds... Read More
The Theme and Title of Your New Scrapbook
The theme of your scrapbook can be simple or complex.... Read More
Remember When You Were Taught How To Make Things From Metal With Your Bare Hands?
How would you like the chance to use the skills... Read More
Bookmarks As Unique As You
Racks and racks of bookmarks ranging from funny to inspirational... Read More
How To Make Your Own Gift Baskets
Haven't you always wanted to give someone a beautiful gift... Read More
Choosing The Correct Comic Book Storage Box
Most Comic Book Storage Boxes are super strong and come... Read More
Stress-Free Scrapbook Journaling Ideas
Do you find it intimidating when you come to journal... Read More
Easy Steps to Scrapbooking with Young Kids
Kids grow up so fast and if you don't try... Read More
Why You Need A Display Case
Why You Need A Display CaseSome people are under the... Read More
The Proper Use of Comic Book Supplies Will Help You Maintain a Top-Notch Collection
If you want to keep your comic book collection in... Read More
Bartering: A Modern Day Phenomenon
Back in the early days of America, families didn't have... Read More
Hollywood Gets Crafty - Knitting And Crocheting Not Just For Grandma Anymore
Sometimes it's hard to imagine that the stars who shine... Read More
PE-Design Embroidery Digitizing Software: Getting Started
This article is in response to the emails I receive... Read More
Friendship Albums
My 12-year-old daughter was mad at me when I refused... Read More
Are Your Airbrush Products Selling? If So, Here Are 3 Ways To Further Skyrocket Sales!
One of the biggest challenges faced by airbrush artists are... Read More
Molding Leather Armor
In order to mould leather armor, soak it in water... Read More
Rubber Stamping: From Maya Indians to Scrapbooking
Who would have thought that your scrapbooking and card making... Read More
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