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Engraver Buying Tips By : Trevor Marshall Engraver tools comes in a variety of shapes and sizes and they are commonly made up of a hardened steel called a burin. Burin is used to cut designs into the surface of metals, most traditionally a copper plate. Engraving is the process of incising a design onto a hard, flat surface, by cutting grooves into it. Engraver tools come in a variety of sizes and shapes that yield different line types. The result may vary upon the kind of engraver and engraving materials that is bei... Stay Off Your Cell Phone At The Craft Show By : Shawn Vincent The other day I went to a home show with my wife and two of our friends. It’s fun to walk around and see what people have done, and what they are promoting. One thing I noticed as we were walking through the show, was how some vendors were sitting back in their chair, at the back of the display, talking on their cell phone. Needless to say, there were not many customers looking at their products. Keep this in mind when selling your crafts at craft shows. Don’t sit in the b... Helpful Knitting Tips By : Gray Rollins Knitting is a way to use needles to weave yarn together to make an object. Knitting is a great practical skill to have to make clothing or household items. It is also a very relaxing pastime. Knitting your own pieces can be very rewarding. It’s fun to see your efforts come to fruition with a completed piece. If you are interested in starting to knit, you first need to get some basic supplies and then need to learn to create basic stitches. You will need two knitting needl... Top Sculpture Exhibitions By : Matt Garrett Do you really love and appreciate the art of sculptures? If so, you may wish to see them and appreciate them as piece of art. Where can you get to see the top in the line sculptures? Off course, in the sculptures exhibitions! The sculpture exhibitions host sculptures for all the lovers of art. You can get to see all sorts of different sculptures at the top sculpture exhibitions. There are all sorts of them. Some host the works of old and famous artists and sculptors– the m... Make Your Own Bath Bomb By : John Morris Is Rubber Ducky your idea of fun in the bath? Grow up! Discover the fizzle, fun and wild aromas of popping a bath bomb in your tub! Follow this guide into making one. 1. Dry Ingredients: Citric Acid It is a white substance like powder. Citric acid is not Vitamin C. It is the substance responsible for the tart taste of citrus fruits like lemons, limes and gooseberries. The acid is extracted from the fruit juice and chemically processed to be transformed from liquid t... All American Modern Art For Home And Garden Weathervanes By : Dana Weather Learning to appreciate and admire our own culture is sometimes a tad bit overlooked by most, as is the essence of a weather vane. Life among the garden plants, vases, flowers, trees and birds at home sometimes also goes overlooked by those who are too busy to remember how far we have come as a civilization. Weathervanes are like instant memories. With some weathervane the sound of changing wind will be an immediate reminder of our culture and heritage, with others the mere si... Cuckoo Clocks: Tracing The History By : Robert Thatcher The craft of clock making is said to have started in Black Forest, Germany. The abundance of both time and woods have fashioned the idea of creating clocks, which was followed after an imported clock from a nearby area. The first clocks that were produced in this region were rather primitive but are great alternatives for the sundials hourglasses that were ordinarily use during those times. Wooden toothed wheels were the first parts and the weights are normally made of st... About Embroidery Machines By : Robert Thatcher What happens when you combine the old hobby of stitching designs to a cloth or fabric with computer technology? You get an embroidery machine! Before embroidery is being done by hand that meticulously and painstakingly takes for several hours to finish. With the development of the embroidery machine, the process narrows down to a mere few minutes and even seconds. What is good about embroidery machine is that accuracy and perfection is always assured every time the needle sta... Setting Up Your Craft Show Booth By : Shawn Vincent Have you ever walked into a store and immediately been so frustrated that you couldn't even begin to think about spending your money there? Things are haphazardly strewn about, there is little organization, and then to top it all off, when you walk up to an item that you might consider - it has no price tag on it. Don't let this happen to your craft show booth. You need to keep in mind the same principles of good marketing and merchandising when you set up for a craft show. ... Discover The Beauty Of Vintage Engagement Rings By : Clinton Maxwell An engagement is a very special time for most people, and giving the perfect engagement ring can really make the occasion extra special. There are many ring types to select from, but for those that want to give something that is extra special vintage engagement rings could prove the ideal choice. The beauty and classic elegance of this type of jewelry will thrill the recipient. You can make her feel like a celebrity when you present one of the fabulous vintage engagement rin... Tips On Learning How To Crochet By : Gray Rollins So, you’ve always wanted to learn how to crochet, but you just aren’t sure how to go about it? Besides, all of your family members are knitters and say they couldn’t figure out how to crochet. Does that mean that it is too hard to learn to crochet? Actually, many people who knit aren’t able to crochet easily, but if you don’t already knit it is quite easy to learn. Take a look at a few of these crocheting tips and you will soon be chain stitching with the best of them. The... Scrapbooking For Kids By : Dawn Stegall As a homeschooling mom of 4 girls, scrapbooking for kids has been on my mind alot lately. Let me back up a bit. My 4 year old was quietly playing one day with a roll of stickers. Afraid I was going to later find a bunch of stickers caught in the carpet, I asked her what she intended to do with them. She pondered for awhile and then said, "I am going to put them in a scrapbook. Mom, can I have my own scrapbook?" For some reason, this caught me by surprise, as I thought how won... Candles – How To Make Them From Home By : Sharon Albright A candle, consisting of an internal wick and a column of solid fuel, illuminates the surrounding area. Due to the invention of modern equipments used for illuminating the surrounding, candle is not an essential product for this purpose. But the demand for candles has gone up as a work of art. Different varieties of candles have flooded the market. The candles are of different colors, aroma, and shapes. The making of a candle involves various equipments. Paraffin wax, melt... E-Cards- The X-Age medium to express your Emotions! By : Subhasis Chatterjee Article written by Subhasis Chatterjee, describing about the benefits and usefulness of e cards. Send e card to your closed one on every occasion. Engraving – Types And Varieties By : Sharon Albright Engraving is a piece of carved structure, which is made with incisions designed into a hard and flat surface by carving grooves on it. The results of engraving are decorative objects that provide unique décor to the surrounding arena. You can carve engravings on materials like silver, gold, copper, relief print block, wood or copper. With proper backgrounds, different types of engravings truly add a touch of wonder and variety to room décor. Process of engraving The pro... Three Keys To Fabric Selection By : Janet Montie There is so much variety available in fabric shops, on-line, and in mail-order catalogs that it's almost difficult to choose. Often, I end up buying fabric whether I need it right now or not. After all, a quilter must always have fabric on hand. The "magic" comes when you find a fabric that you fall in love with. Finding a suitable fabric usually isn't difficult for a project you're working on. Settling on just one fabric is the hard part. Here are some criteria to kee... Crochet - Hook Up For Fun! By : Ken Wilson The Dutch called it Haken and the Spanish called it Labor de Ganchillo, but call it Crochet and it looks just as delicate and. Today the word, with its roots in medieval French Croc or croche meaning Hook, has come to signify one of the most popular fabric crafts for men and women across the globe. Yes, I did say men…because an increasing number of men are now turning to this highly structured and organized craft for finding creative satisfaction. Crochet is basically a s... Sewing Machine Purchasing By : Jeremy MacNabb Technology has made the sewing machine, once a high priced item, very affordable for most sewing applications. The only major decisions are choosing between a traditional or embroidery sewing machine and how powerful you require it to be. The more power provides a quicker job and longer lifespan of the machine. Only a handful of companies compose a very large percentage of the sewing machine market. These include Singer, Brother, Husqvarna Viking, White, and Pfaff. All of... Try Crafting For Your Next Hobby By : Brent Shields Why should I or anyone for that matter get involved in crafting? Well...first things first, have you noticed how prices just keep getting higher and higher? Who can afford to give a decent gift to anyone nowadays? But...if you make the gift yourself it can be done for a fraction of the cost, not to mention the fact that everyone admires and wishes they could do the crafting themselves. Well you can! All you have to do is try. Crafting is one area that creativity itself is... Make Some Art Work Today By : Denton Krypps When decorating a home or office, many people turn to the most popular and expensive stores to find pieces of art work to add to their space. And while this is a great way to decorate and to support your local art industry, it can be costly and make your home or office look just like everyone elses. A solution: make some of your own art work to display proudly in the places your love. Making your own art work might sound daunting or unrealistic, but it doesn't have to. It... Enjoy Arts And Crafts By : Analeese Burnabaker If you are looking for a way to enjoy a little relaxation or perhaps to spend a couple of hours with girlfriends, think about making arts and crafts a part of your life. It is true that arts and crafts is a broad, non-specific thing. But that is the beauty of it. Basically, taking time to explore new arts and crafts means you get to be creative and have fun in any way you want to. One of the best ways to learn new arts and crafts is to sign up for a class. There are probab... Take Time For Arts And Crafts By : Rachael Cleipher Every woman needs to set aside time each week to do things simply because she enjoys them. Life is far too stressful to be spent only on tasks that give productive results. For many women, arts and crafts is a great way to enjoy a few hours and to leave the pressures of life behind. I guarentee that no matter what kinds of arts and crafts interest you, there are many ways to enjoy them and even learn new arts and crafts. If you have the time and a little bit of extra money... The Beauty Of Stained Glass By : Hallidae Thomason Creating or purchasing a unique piece of stained glass can be the perfect addition to any part of your home. A great stained glass piece will add texture, color, and give all of your guests something to admire. Stained glass is just what you would expect. Basically, stained glass is made of pieces of glass infused with shades of almost any color you can imagine. The pieces of glass are fused together to create stained glass pieces of many sizes and varieties. Sometimes sma... The Right Tool - Venetian Plasters By : Paul Hoafat It has been said that for every job there is a tool. That is the case with the tools used to apply the product commercially known as Venetian Plaster. At a seminar on Marmorino hosted by Rivesto-Marmorino© several months ago, there was an old plasterer from New Castle, Penn., that looked at these trowels and said, “What are these things?” He couldn’t understand their shape or why they where so flexible and the end was curved. At a seminar on Marmorino hosted by Rivesto-Mar... It Just Takes A Little Creativity By : Julee Mitchelsin If you are a parent, particularly of an elementary or junior high aged girl, then you know all about sleepovers. The chances are that your daughter has both attended and hosted many of these blessed events. The problem with sleepovers is that they are mostly the same. Girls gather at a home, pizza and other snacks are served, silly games are played, a movie is watched and then the girls stay up way too late into the night. My daughters and I have been thinking of ways to host... Father's Day Cards Are A Must By : Triston Huntsmin Fathers are the heroes to many people. Young children, teens and adults often site their father as the person they look up to the most. Father's day is a day that happens once every year that is dedicated to reminding our fathers of how special they are and of celebrating their lives. Families gather to share meals and games or children that no longer live at home call their fathers on this day. One of the best ways that all children and adults can celebrate their fathers is ... Thank God For Sympathy Cards By : Triston Huntsmin Losing someone you love is never easy. When my beloved mother passed away last fall I wasn't sure how I would find the strength to go on. So many of my greatest memories were filled with the beauty and grace of my mom. It was wonderful to be supported by so many friends and family at the funeral, but ended up being the sympathy cards that I received in the mail everyday for weeks afterward that gave me the strength to keep living. At first I felt strange as sympathy cards ... How To Make A Paper Bag Scrapbook By : Dee Marie Paper bag scrapbooks are really popular now. Their small size makes them great for gift giving, for display on a coffee table, or even just as a “brag book”. They are made by using paper bags (you know the brown lunch kind) and are of a smaller size than the larger scrapbook albums, usually 5 x 5 inches. Since the paper bags are not acid free, it is important to only use copies of your photos. You can get duplicates made of your photos from your photo processing center or eve... Birthday Cards - A Brief History By : John Francis Have you noticed just how large the card section at your local grocery store has become? Did you know that there are entire businesses devoted to the selling of cards? One of the biggest occasions is someone’s birthday, and the sheer volume of available cards leaves many a would-be customer somewhat breathless in the attempt to score just the right card for the occasion. The gambit of birthday cards runs from the cute and funny, to the raunchy and oblique. Yet, have you ever ... Give One, Get One: Christmas Cards By : Analeese Burnabaker Christmas is one of the best times of the year. It is anticipated greatly and loved by all. Some people begin planning for the next year's Christmas at the beginning of January. They think about the parties they will host, the people they will see, and the relatives and friends they will reconnect with. Those who love shopping hunt for the perfect gifts all throughout the year. There are many special traditions that people celebrate around Christmastime. One of the best tradi... The Stunning Brilliance Of A Murano Chandelier By : John Francis A Murano chandeleir is a true work of art. These pieces go beyond the normal designs and style, mixing gold with clear glass or adding unique shaped glass pieces. Murano chandeleirs are all made to the highest standards. These pieces are made to last and provide a quality lighting fixture. Murano chandeleirs are in a class of their own. Known for precise construction and superior products, Murano is a company that has gained respect. The reson behind all of this fame is th... Free Birthday Cards By : John Francis Where Can You Find Free Birthday Cards? What is better than sending out birthday cards to friends, family and loved ones? Sending a free birthday cards, of course! Yet where can you find these goodies that have a price tag attached them that everyone can love? Here are some tried and true ideas that will help you to pinch pennies and still encourage others: * Electronic cards are the ultimate free birthday cards. The selections are endless and run the gambit from the to... The Origin Of Mythical Creatures As Weathervanes By : Writer2 The Tower of the Winds (Horologion) built in Athens by the astronomer Andronicus around the first half of the first century BC is apparently the oldest surviving weathervane if not the very first in human history. The weathervane itself was destroyed long ago, a beautiful bronze merman warrior known as a Triton. The compass rose however, the very tower itself has survived, and many artists throughout the later half of the last millennium had the chance to draw the tower in it... Incorporating Rubberstamping Into Your Scrapbooks By : Dawn Stegall I started out as a stamper. I remember being amazed at how a line art drawing could produce such beautiful results. I started out simply stamping and coloring in and progressed to more advanced techniques. And then I was introduced to Scrapbooking via a home party. But I was a stamper! How could I combine the two? I began incorporating my rubberstamps into my scrapbooks and you can too. You can use rubberstamps as backgrounds, titles, decorative accents, decorative border... How To Make Puppets With Your Children By : Nikoletta Bócz Kids like to play with puppets, because they can use their fantasy during this period (and they have rich imagination). They can imagine peoples, animals, different situations and life attitudes. These puppets will be prepared from wooden spoon. This is a simple and cheap kid crafts idea, which is in every household. The preparing of the puppets is also so interesting for the young and the elder children as well. It will entertain your kids for a while. O.K. let's see the nec... Antiques Concepts, Online And Off By : Simon Oldmann Are you a part of the latest antiques craze? Compared to ten years ago, we are constantly bombarded with antique radio shows, antique television show that have become increasingly popular have pitched the idea of dealing with antiques to large international crowds, and the simple fact remains, the antique world is giving love to those who love the antiques… not to the bargain hunters. Do you feel excited when you see an old toy, dating back 200 years ago and in mint condit... Bow To The Army Classics By : Todd Lange Sporting a manly ring can boost any man's confidence. Army rings, military rings, and navy rings are among men's top choices. There is nothing like the power and authority (even imaginary) associated with what these rings represent that is appealing to most men. However, all rings are not created equal. The market is flooded with rings that are of low quality. So before investing your cash in these flimsy imitations, here are a few things to look and ask for in buying an auth... The New Art Magazine: Artists And Their Websites By : Madison Lockwood With the number of slick art magazines on the stands today, it's easy for your work to get washed away in the homogeneous art school world. It's not easy to be truly original and yet still make your mark. With your own website to showcase your art, you don't have to deal with the trendy cliques that make up both the 'legitimate' art world as well as the 'underground' art world. Here are just a few things you can do with your art website through a reputable web host: - S... Freshness In A Basket By : Gloria Diaz Remember how glad you were when you were given fruit baskets as complementary gifts hotels? I'm sure you almost didn't want to touch it, or even eat its contents. "It's just too beautiful to be eaten" is your excuse why you don't want to eat it. Don't be so awestruck. Fruit baskets are easily styled with the right attitude and a healthy dose of creativity. Why not impress everyone and give them fruit baskets as gifts at the next gift-giving season? A large factor in design... A Guide To Woodworking Plans By : Peter Wilson Woodworking plans are an essential component of any project. Wood working patterns and scroll saw patterns are needed to plan a project and create accents in your piece. Good plans give step by step instructions, diagrams and illustrations to guide you through from start to finish. You can buy plans, find them for free on the internet or make your own plan. Finding Woodworking Plans Free woodworking patterns can be found on the internet. Many are free, but others need... How To Boost Your Airbrush Art Business With Craft Fairs & The Internet By : Maxine Schel Airbrush art is a popular form of artistic expression in the world and it is also one of the most profitable. An artist is not just someone who picks up a pen or a paintbrush, but can also be someone who is capable of creating images through the use of airbrush art. Using a spraying device, art is created using an airbrush effect that sprays the paint onto a surface. Airbrush art can be controlled by the pressure the artist applies to the spray device or by how close he/she i... The Various Types Of Bead Craft Hobbies By : JM Anderson Many hobbyists turn toward bead craft activities, which can result in some of the most beautiful and artistic creations available. Intricate bead craft work takes both time and patience, but is widely recognized as some of the most valuable handmade creations in the crafting industry. There are many different bead craft possibilities, some of which are featured in this article. Jewelry. The most popular bead craft hobby is that of jewelry. Everything from beaded earrings t... Expanding Expansion Joint Choices By : Jason Atilia Any device that contain one or several bellows that function by absorbing dimensional changes are considered expansion joints. These dimensional changes are often due to thermal expansion or pipeline contraction. The expansion joints relieve stress on flexures and angles due to slab confinement. Usually, these joints are placed near or between structures that connect fixed elements like buildings, columns, or bolted machinery. These joints allow for contraction and thermal ex... The Little Souls Dolls By : Lisa Scott Little Souls dolls are valuable and unique treasures created by children who are in need. Sales benefit those very children and part of the sales go to the Children's Hope Foundation. The concept behind the toys is as sweet and endearing as the faces themselves. Each doll is created by hand, just as you would suspect. The beauty lies in who makes the Little Souls Dolls and who benefits from the sales. They reminded me of something my great-great grandmother would make b... Scrapbooking Basics By : Catherine Olivia Scrapbooking is becoming a very popular hobby and is a wonderful way to preserve your memories. Whether a birth, wedding, family vacation, family reunion, birthday or holiday many people find joy, and a hugely creative outlet scrapbooking. A scrapbook makes a one of a kind and unforgettable gift. When I was married my friend Charlene made a scrapbook of my wedding for my husband and me. The scrapbook contains pictures, our invitation and wedding napkins. She had used stick... Sterling Silver Bracelets Shoppers Guide By : Roy Dietelzieg Sterling Silver jewelries have been a staple in the lives of many people since humans exposed the flexibility of silver and its several uses. Silver has been used for efficient and artistic purposes. Silver is produced in various different areas, though the maximum concentrations of silver yield come from Mexico and Peru. Sterling is a fusion of fine silver and other metal alloys. The purity of sterling silver is measured to be 92. %. 7 % of copper is mixed to make the ... You've Gotta Love Cat Art By : Hallidae Thomason As an artist, I have grown to appreciate all kinds of art. It took me studying art in college to really learn the fact that all people have different ideas of what art is and of what beauty is. I learned that I can value something as beautiful and that the next person might see it as strange or even lacking beauty. This is okay. And that is the true beauty of art. I have always loved cat art, for example, and it took a long time for the people around me to learn to appreciate... Finding Crochet Patterns By : Maxine Schel Crochet patterns are guides that are used by anyone who enjoys crocheting, whether it be for fun or profit. These references are most helpful to those who are new to the hobby, but even the advanced expert can benefit from the use of crochet patterns. Quite often, a pattern can spark new ideas and thoughts for future projects. For as long as there has been crocheting, there have been crochet patterns. Over the years, however, the creativity and level of detail has greatly ... 10 Great Tips On How To Design A Card By : Robert Michael 1. There are many types of cards you can choose from . Design the ones that you need or that sound the most interesting to you. Try birthday, anniversary, cards for children, wedding, sympathy, holiday or get well. 2. To begin the design you will need good paper. Look for pre-folded cards or use cardstock and fold your own. Using a bone folder is helpful here because it makes a very nice clean fold. There are several sizes to choose from, make sure you have an envelope to ... Rubber Stamps By : Graeme Ramsey There are several different methods of producing rubber stamps. The most cost effective method of making rubber stamps is vulcanizing. This process involves the creation of a rubber mould into which is poured the raw rubber stamp gum. The gum is placed on top of the mould and the stamp is then formed with a press. This is a relatively cheap method of stamp creation as many stamps can be produced quickly with the one mould. The only major expense in this process is t... I've Learned To Love Teen Art By : Martin Stoleman I have loved art for as long as I can remember. As a child I spent hour after hour doing art projects of all kinds with my mother and my siblings. We would paint, practice sewing or create things out of clay for hours on end. I never knew that the amount of art projects we worked on was abnormal until I got a bit older and heard all of my friends and school talking about their years of playing with trucks and action figures or being outside building forts. I guess our mother ... Writing For Greeting Cards By : John H. Rogers Greeting cards are a wonderful way to express your feelings. They offer a way for us to say what we mean even if we cannot find the words ourselves, which is where greeting card writers come in. They do not receive a byline and never see their work published in national magazines, but they do produce some of the most widely read projects. Writing for greeting cards is especially nice because the word count is low and the pay can be as much, or more, than some publications. ... Collecting Mexican Folk Art 101 By : Sheila Hull-Summers I love Mexican folk art! Whenever possible, I try to buy it directly from the artisans who create it. The pieces that speak to me, I keep and add to my own collection. The others, I share with family and friends as gifts, or sell to other collectors and home decor aficionados. Many people collect museum quality artwork by world renowned Mexican artists. Others choose practical items such as talavera dishes, hand-woven textiles or silver jewelry. Some prefer items of a cere... Basic Guide To Tanzanite By : Lyn Davis A Basic Guide to the Tanzanite Gemstone The tanzanite gemstone was discovered in Tanzania by the Masaai people in 1967. Shortly thereafter, tanzanite was brought to the Western world by Tiffany and Co., who gave the stone its name and introduced it to the public. Tanzanite is popular for its dazzling color. A rare stone with the ability to appear several colors at once, tanzanite is mainly purple with shades of blue, flashes of red, and even tinges of green. The darker ... The Many Uses Of Rubber Stamping By : JM Anderson Rubber stamping is a convenient way for individuals to mark letters, packages, account invoices and even bank deposits. While some are commercially made, other rubber stamping units can be customized specifically for the owner. An example would be an address stamper, which features a name and mailing address and is used on mailing envelopes. There are many uses for rubber stamping and below are just a few of the examples that these handy products are designed for: Maili... Calligraphy – The Beautiful Art By : Lucy Bartlett The art of making beautiful and elegant handwriting is called Calligraphy which requires skilled penmanship. The literal meaning of the word calligraphy is beautiful writing. Books were written in calligraphy up until the invention of printing machines. Using quill and ink the handwriting was written onto materials like parchment or vellum. There are three main styles of calligraphy which are prevailing now. Arabic, Chinese – known as oriental style and Western or Roman ar... The Art Of Scrapbooking By : Angel Estrella Scrapbooking is one of the most popular hobbies in America and is done in recognition of special occasions, including anniversaries, graduation, birthdays, weddings, new births and as a memoir of precious moments. The possibilities are limited by the owner’s imagination and may even include such things as building your first house or as a journal used to document a dream vacation. There are several products needed for scrapbooking, which includes an album that can easily h... Beads, Beading And Jewellery In Monique Lhuillier By : Jane Simpson Designer Monique Lhuillier's name seems to be on every celebrity's mouth these days. She is touted to be the next Vera Wang as most A-list celebs have a dress by Lhuillier. Professionally designing dresses and gowns since 1996, Lhuillier was brought to the limelight when then pop princess Britney Spears commissioned her as wedding gown designer. Lhuillier crafted a wedding gown with beads, beading and jewellery to the delight of Spears. This was followed by stints with other ... Crafting And Runecrafting In Runescape By : Robert Bell Runecrafting allows you to make your own runes, a useful skill considering that spells use quite a lot of them. The first necessary step to take is to mine Rune Essence from the Essence Mine. The Abyss comes highly recommended by a number of players. However, getting to these mines is no easy task. Finding the mine can be quite challenging and very few sources can teleport you to it. Those who can include the Wizard Distentor of the Yanille Magic Guild, the Wizard Cromperty, ... The Online Art Gallery: Gaining Momentum By : Shep Carlton The Internet has expanded our world in many ways. Today, through the use of an online art gallery, we can buy, or just enjoy, works of art. If we are good enough, we can even sell our art work. No one wants to be a starving artist, but can be hard for an up-and-coming artist to get enough people interested in his or her projects to want to purchase some of it. That’s only one of many reasons an online art gallery might be a godsend for those artists looking for their big b... Art - Make It Your Next Investment By : Robert Michael There are a lot of people who enjoy decorating with beautiful and original pieces of art. Some may think that they spent a fortune on it, but if the attended an art festival they nay have found a bargain. Attending an art festival to look for your next purchase of a piece of art is a great way to save money. You never know what you are going to find. There are many different artists supplying a variety in different pieces. Whether it is a wall hanging of sculpture for your... Project Ideas For Decoupage By : Karen LeBlanc Here are some varied ideas for new decoupage projects. We've even included some children's projects as well. Boxes Boxes provide interesting results when done with decoupage. A variety of boxes are available in craft stores. A box should be given two or three thin coats of an oil based paint as a base and at least three coats of varnish to finish. The final coat can be rubbed with dampened emery cloth for a fine, soft, matte finish. When lining a box with fabric, put... Preserving Memories With Scrapbooks By : Ken Snodin Scrapbooks are an ideal way to preserve memories and retrieve them for later reference or use. They allow for a trip down memory lane without struggling about what someone had said on a particular even or what you were wearing on your first prom party. These fun books keep precious memories safe and tucked away in a corner till the time you are ready to revisit or share them with someone. By including our thoughts in a scrapbook, not only can you hold memories for a long time... Native American Indian Drums By : Craig Chambers When one visits an Indian reservation pueblo or village, you can very likely hear the beautiful melodic tones of an Indian drum. Tradition plays a strong part in Native Songs and culture. The instrument that produces the most powerful sound is the Indian drum. The type of Indian drums varies. Each Indian tribe constructs drums to their particular desire. Drums may be created with carved images of people. Or, other Indian tribes may choose animal designs to adorn their Indi... Hand Knitted Clothes How-To By : Zoya Woolwitch Have you ever wanted to make hand knitted clothes, but don't know how or what you need? Have you ever desired a hand knitted sweater, for the cold winter months? Well after reading this you will discover how easy knitting really is. You will be able to create wonderful, cute, sexy hand knitted clothes that you can wear in any occasion. The first step to creating hand knitted clothes is to get your supplies. First you will need some knitting needles, preferably size eight o... Quilling Hints And Tips By : Teresa Leys Here, we are going to learn some important tips that will help us understand the concept of quilling at a far deeper level. By following these vital tips, we can use the concept of quilling with great expertise and efficiency. To avoid the problem of different sizes with same measurement materials, ensure to pick spirals of equal dimensions. Make sure the coils are the same size before you glue them. Moreover, do not forget to apply glue on them afterwards. If you are n... Designing Your Own Greeting Cards By : Robert Michael Designing your own greeting cards is a lot of fun. Here are some tips for making your own greeting cards. 1. There are many different types of greeting cards you can design including: wedding, anniversary, cards for kids, sympathy, holiday and get well cards. Choose one you need and get started. 2. The first thing you will need is good paper. You can purchase pre-folded paper or simply buy some card stock and fold it yourself. Using a bone folder will ensure a nice clea... Is There A Difference Between Vintage And Antique? By : Herbert Sanchez Antiques, simply put, are old items, things left over from a bygone world, markers of eras past. The Titanic wreck is an antique, although we don’t think of it as such. The only difference between this and what we normally consider antiques is that the Titanic, though having value, can’t be bought or auctioned off. That’s another distinction regarding antiques: They have a market value. Although in an economic sense this is true, in the true definition of the word and conc... Scrapbooking For Generations By : Vera Raposo Generation scrapbooking is a wonderful way for different generations of your family to bond and share your family history. Spend some time to get everyone in the family involved in creating scrapbooks. Not only will you share pictures and stories, it will be a wonderful bonding experience as well. Scrapbook For Your Child Start a scrapbook for your child and get him or her involved in creating the pages. You can create a new book each year together with your child. Incl... Caring For Your Scrapbook Materials By : Vera Raposo When handled carefully, your memorabilia can look its best even after years of display. Here are some tips to keep your treasures safe. Keep all of your scrapbooking supplies, albums, photos and negatives in a cool, dry place. Humidity and liquids will destroy these sensitive scrapbook materials. Handle your photos carefully. Oil from your skin and fingerprints can become visible after time. Wash your hands frequently or wear thin cotton gloves. Store your memorabili... Antiques vs. Collectibles By : Sharon Stajda Finding a definitive definition for both an antique and a collectible is not possible. Just what constitutes an antique and what constitutes a collectible is determined by each individual antique dealer. Many times, the dealers will give varied answers to the seemingly simple question, “What is a collectible and what is an antique?” Most dealers will agree that historically an antique is any crafted or manufactured item that is at least 100 years old. Collectibles are item... Scrapbooking Journaling By : Vera Raposo Each day of your child’s life, they usually do something special, funny or unique. All the things that happened on that special day, is left in a fog and you do not remember all the specifics. This is when you need to begin scrapbook journaling. By keeping a journal, you and your children will be able to look back on those special days and remember the wonderful times that were associated with a specific day. Let's start with some basic journaling tips first, who, what, wh... Scrapbooking Love By : Vera Raposo Creating a love or relationship album for that special someone in your life gives you the chance to display those wonderful memories of your life together. How many photos and keepsakes you have can help determine the size, themes and layout of your scrapbooking love album. While any size album will do, a smaller accordion style album can create a more intimate feeling. Journaling in a scrapbooking love album brings your memories to life. Your statements can be as simple a... Scrapbooking Your Family Recipes By : Vera Raposo I recently came across a neat idea for a scrapbook. The person, who created it, took her family’s favorite (and famous) recipes and created a scrapbook out of them. Recipe scrapbooking is such a great way to make sure all these great recipes of members of the extended family are preserved. Start by getting all the recipes together. Look through your own notes. You’ll be surprised how many of the recipes you already have. Mine are usually scribbled on pieces of notepaper an... Is A Knit Top Better? By : Zoya Woolwitch Knitting goes back many centuries, what started as simple knit socks and stockings is now knit tops, knit sweaters, and a whole variety of other types of knit clothing. Many things have changed, and now knit tops are very popular. The reason knit tops are so popular is because of how comfortable they are and how they fit to almost any body type. You might wonder is it really for you, and why should you even wear one. You might also ask yourself, how much will this set you bac... Bronze Statues: What's The Process? By : Ed Augustine Statues in bronze have been gracing homes, parks and public buildings for millennia. But unlike marble statuary, where it is clear you start with a block of stone, the bronze casting process is an art form in and of itself. Although most of the statues we have from antiquity are marble, it is estimated that up to half of all statues made at the time were bronze. The lack of surviving bronze statuary is due to the fact that bronze was a popular metal for many other applicat... Inexpensive Craft Ideas For Kids By : LynnM You don't need to spend a lot of money on craft equipment for your kids. Sure, you can if you wish go to the toy store and buy those overpackaged, overpriced kits. However, a little bit of thought and you can not only do crafts on the cheap, but you and your kids can have a lot of fun doing them as well. Think before you throw out things. Pictures from old magazines can be cut out and used for projects such as collage. Greetings cards can also be used in this way, or the c... Arts & Crafts - Encourage Your Children By : LynnM The moment you first give a toddler a crayon and a piece of paper, you're giving that child a step up to a world of creativity, learning, entertainment and accomplishment. It's the world of Arts and Crafts. A small phrase for such an important part of a child's development. Children are interested in Arts & Crafts from an early age. Toddlers love to scribble on pieces of paper with chunky crayons. Later, when they understand not to eat it, play dough is a fascinating mediu... Halloween Art Projects For Kids By : Nicole Dean Fall is just around the corner, and with the cooler weather comes more inside time for the little ones. Naturally, they’re going to need something fun and creative to keep them busy. Help your kids prepare for Halloween by constructing these adorable craft projects. They’re easy and fun to make and the kiddos will love displaying them for the holiday. Egg Carton Spiders What you will need: Cardboard egg carton Pipe cleaners Poster paint Elastic thread Something t... About Silk By : Celia Namart Silk has been around for a long time, the silk has been first developed in ancient china. Silk has soon become a sign of status and social standing, it spread throughout Asia and became a commodity that everyone wanted, silk has been considered something prestigious right from the start. When the commercial trade between different cultures and civilizations started to grow the silk was a leading trade. In the heyday of the silk trade it has expanded to most places on earth... American Indian Pottery: In The Past And In The Present By : Edward Charkow How American Indians arrived and when they arrived in the United States is a topic that has long been up for debate. There are conflicting reports and theories on when American Indians arrived here and how they did. In any culture, people and animals pass on and belongings become ruined. This tends to make it difficult to understand and study a particular culture. A popular tradition in the history of American Indians has made it easier for their history to be examined. Po... Jersey Knit By : Zoya Woolwitch A jersey knit is type of stitch that produces a smooth, flat face on a fabric, as well as a textured back to the fabric. Originally made of wool, this knit gets its name from the island of Jersey, where it is thought to have originated. This contrasting fabric is created by the inter-looping of the yarn as it passes over itself again and again. Jersey knit fabric boasts several advantages over other types of material. For example, it is soft, has excellent durability, and has... Welding And Mokume Gane: The Important Connection Between The Two By : Jim Christian In the United States, and all around the world, there are an unlimited number of different jewelry pieces and styles. Jewerley is a popular accessory that is worn by many men and women. In fact, it is quite possible that you are wearing at least one piece of jewelry right now. The only problem with many of the jewelry pieces today is that many are similar in style; in fact, some appear as if they are exactly the same. If unique, handcrafted jewelry is what you are looking for... Proper Care For Cowboy Hats By : Jason Atilia Cowboy hats have been considered as a sign of masculinity for decades. Moreover, the hats are also important parts of American tradition and heritage. The hats first gained popularity in the West and were used by the cowboys for work and social events. But recently, cowboys hats are not only considered functional or cultural. The hats have made the leap from function to fashion. No longer confined to outdoor work and shepherding sheep, the hats made their presence felt in tod... The Ancient Art Of Metal Crafting By : Jean Masterson Throughout history warriors have depended on medieval swords smiths and blacksmiths to provide them with functional medieval armor and a variety of medieval weapons and swords. So, how does the modern warrior or medieval knight arm themselves? Well, luckily for them the ancient art of metal crafting has been passed down through time and even improved from its ancient roots. Making a functional medieval sword has been perfected through the years making them readily availabl... A Knitting Book To Live By By : Zoya Woolwitch It’s funny how certain hobbies seem to live on, never relegated to oblivion. One example would be a hobby that we identify our grandmothers with. But knitting is not a “grandma thing” anymore. Even teenagers and would-be teenagers find knitting a fascinating art. It is also an exhilarating pastime. Yes exhilarating – especially when the finished product is dancing before your eyes, the yarn colors perfectly matching, the stitches sure and confident, and the edges and turns sh... Bead Design, An Enjoyable Pastime Or Business? By : K Snow If you are the creative type who loves working with arts and crafts and are interested in making some money while doing something you enjoy, then you should consider taking up bead designing as a career. Not only can beads be used to design jewelry for classy formal parties and beach wear but they can also be used for designs on apparel and shoes. This increases the scope and possibility of developing further. To start with, you could buy your first set of beads from a cra... Lumbers Of Plastics By : Mark Peoples With the resurgence of the recycling trend, people are looking for ways to recycle plastics. Unlike papers, these polymeric materials take a long time to disintegrate. As a result, they end up as trash and added burden to our overflowing landfills. They are even more sinister when they disintegrate. Materials like plastic bags degrade and melt into their chemical components which mix with the methane in the garbage. The toxic compound formed seep through the ground and water ... Getting Crafty With Office Paper By : Gloria Diaz You know how much damage the making of new paper costs our environment. However, there is hardly any substance that can replace the function of paper. Even high-tech computers are not able to eliminate the need for paper. But there is one thing we can do to lessen our use of paper in our own way. You can segregate white office paper from other office trash for recycling. But with a bit creativity and effort, you can turn recycled paper supplies to a profitable business. Pa... The History Of Greeting Cards – An Overview By : Gabriel Adams Greeting cards started out as simple slips of papyrus, that were exchanged by both the Egyptians and Chinese as messages of goodwill. As the concept of greeting cards evolved, Europeans began to send them to one another for holidays such as Valentine's Day – and this occurred as early as the 1400's. Of course, these cards were handmade and expensive so not everyone could afford to send greeting cards for their holiday well-wishes. Greeting cards really hit the mainstream i... Crafting With Bead Jewelry By : Rachel Lynn For someone who is into arts and crafts, beads are a great means of fun and an engrossing hobby. It can very soon turn into passion and in turn become a big business avenue. Jewelry, attire designing, shoes decoration are some areas where bead jewelry can be employed. Beads, small and big, colored, beach theme beads all can be utilized to make jewelry designs. Imagination is the key when using beads to make jewelry. You can use a plethora of items like seashells, buttons ... Great Acting Requires Sincere Effort By : Content Team At Movies-Music-Television.com One of the first true mysteries that children encounter when growing up is trying to understand what acting is all about. The idea of people trying to be other than they really are and involved in completely fictional situations—is a bit difficult to grasp. But, like moths to the flame, even confused children cannot help but watch. There is a good reason for this—a great story is always entertaining. Of course, the acting used to tell a great story is as important as the tale... Tailoring - The Truth About Our Clothes By : Kadence Buchanan It certainly is easy to wear clothes and show them off then to make them. It travels a long way from field to yarn to fabric to cloth and a lot more till it finally takes the form of what we slip into in a fraction of a minute. Your head would begin to whirl if you were to count the figures of the yarn alone. The warp, the weft and the spinning of yarns into threads is a complicated but fun to know process. Once these yarn balls after getting multiple chemical treatment is sp... Indian Art And Architecture And Its Relation To Indian Music By : Brain Haley Every culture of the world develops from the beliefs, practices and customs, traditions and values of its people. Through their lifestyle they develop systems of moral codes and norms, which they enrich with their activities and customs, of, which the arts, music, architecture, literature etc. have been a very majorly integral component. To understand a kind of people the most important thing to study is their literature, and art. In case of India, the cultures that have deve... Easy Kids Crafts For Halloween By : Susanne Myers Are your kids excited about Halloween yet? We don’t have a day go by where my daughter doesn’t ask me if it’s time to go trick-or-treating yet. Keep them busy while they wait with these easy kids craft ideas you can do together. Ghost Hand Puppet Kids love playing with puppets and there’s hardly an easier puppet to make than a ghost. All you need is a white paper towel, or a white handkerchief, a rubber band and a black marker. Ask your child to spread out her thumb an... Which Is Your Type Of Art Form By : Kadence Buchanan Art in Latin means "skill" or "craft" and it is generally accepted to be "the product or process of the effective application of a body of knowledge, most often using a set of skills, which from concept to creation adheres to the "creative impulse" of the maker." As centuries of art study reveal, art has taken many forms and has touched upon many disciplines. From the creation of a painting to the design of a video game, art is now a much more generic term used to describe ma... Scraplifting Ettiquette By : Dawn Stegall In the world of scrapbooking, imitation can be the sincerest form of flattery or a big no-no depending on the circumstances. Scraplifting, or borrowing ideas from another person’s layout, is inevitable as we all search for inspiration for our scrapbooks. There has developed a fine line between being motivated by another person’s color choice and copying outright. In the “old days,” it seemed perfectly logical to completely copy a layout from a magazine. After all, who was ... Scrapbook Printables- What Are They And Why? By : Dawn Stegall Have you ever been in this situation? You’ve found the perfect paper for your layout, and assembled a great collection of stickers but the lettering just isn’t working. Or maybe you’ve decided you really need three holly stickers to balance out your design, instead of just the two that you have in your sticker file. This normally means another trip to the scrapbook store and postponing the finishing of a page. However, it doesn’t have to mean that anymore, thanks to the us... 7 Simple Steps To Creating Your Own Greeting Cards By : Robert Michael Design and Be Creative Here are several tips for you to try when you design your own greeting cards. 1. Since there are so many different types of cards to choose from you should design ones that sound the most intriguing to you. Experiment with anniversary, birthday, children’s cards, wedding, sympathy, holiday, get well or thinking of you cards. 2. Picking out good paper is the first step in beginning your design. You can use cardstock that you have to fold yoursel... Get Crafty At The Bead Store By : Linda E. Joy Whether you already enjoy playing princess and making jewelry, or just want to learn how, your first stop should be at a bead store. You can visit a local bead store just a few blocks away or easily find one online. Just make sure you have plenty of time to browse. Beads come in hundreds of shapes, sizes and colors that will certainly satisfy your desire for artistic freedom. Beads can be made of glass, metal, bone, plastic and even paper. Some beads are made from expensiv...
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