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"Green" Christmas Cards for This Holiday Season By : Christy Bode By sending recycled Christmas cards, you not only share your love and good wishes during the holiday season, but you also express your concerns about caring for our planet. This article offers tips for "going green" with your holiday cards by either reusing them in inventive ways or by recycling them once again. 10 Most Popular Bead Animal Patterns By : Ursula Kartashov As its name shows, beading consists in using a needle and a wire to attach beads one to the other into a certain shape. Beadwork results in creating objects that we can wear as jewels or use as home decorations. 10 Quick Steps to Create a Baby Blanket Gift Basket By : Jackie Lee Practical gifts are great, homemade personalized gifts are even better. Follow these 10 easy steps to create a unique baby blanket gift basket. 10 Reasons Your Crafts Business Needs a Follow Up Strategy By : Christine Gierer Selling handcrafted jewelry is a competitive business in a relatively saturated market, so how do you make yourself stand out from the sea of other jewelry makers? Having a followup email strategy and to actively send out mailings if one of the easiest. Still skeptical? Bet you didn't know how much of a difference a followup strategy could make. Here's 10 reasons a followup strategy is crucial. 10 Tips On Decoupage By : Karen LeBlanc 1 Before you start with your decoupage project, you must first decide on as to which surface you would be covering 10 Useful Tips To Make Your Next Cross Stitching Experience Wonderful By : James Smith Just starting to stitch and wants some help with it. Check out this article for some of the 10 most useful tips. 10 Valentine's Day Scrapbooking Ideas With Or Without Photos By : Christine Perry Valentine's Day is all about romance, love and friendship It may not be a common picture-taking opportunity, but with or without a photo, there are still plenty of Valentine's Day scrapbooking ideas 12x12 Scrapbook Albums: An Industry Standard? By : Christine Perry Scrapbooking albums come in many sizes from 6x6, 8x8, 8 1/2x11 and the popular 12x12 format Over the years as this hobby has become more and more popular, some album sizes have come and gone 15 Tips For Scrapbooking With Buttons By : Christine Perry Buttons are not just for clothing It's unclear when scrapbooking with buttons began as a trend 2 Kinds of Needlework and Their Respective Caring Tips By : Jacob Schiffer Preserve your needle work through proper care. Find out what caring tip is more suitable for each craft. 3 Beginner Tips For Cross Stitching By : James Smith Learning how to cross stitch? Then you shouldn't miss out these 3 basic tips. 3 Ways To Come Up With Scrapbook Ideas By : Jordan McPelt If you don't have a clue on scrapbooking, please read on. 30th Birthday Invitations: Previewing an Important Celebration By : Trevor Mulholland When you make 30th birthday invitations, your personal preference is an important element, but your guests' convenience should also come into play. It will be more special if your guests enjoy it as much as you do. 4 Great Ways to Create Invitations with a Baby Footprint Stamp By : Jackie Lee The invitation is the first look at your theme for your guests. Here are 4 great ideas for creating unique baby footprint party invitations. 4 Terrific Sites where You Can Learn the Basic of Needlework and Embroidery By : Jacob Schiffer Read and check some online site where you can get all you that you need to start your new hobby on needlework. 5 Great Ideas for Creating a Baby Footprint Themed Party with a Baby Footprint Stamp By : Jackie Lee If you think out of the box you will find your scrapbooking stamps can do so much more than create gorgeous pages. Your baby footprint stamp can create an entire party theme. Here are 5 great ways to create a baby footprint themed party using your baby footprint stamp. 5 Great Ideas for Your Baby Footprint Stamp By : Jackie Lee It's time to get your stamps out of your scrapbook and use them for more projects. So many projects could use the flair of a baby footprint stamp. 5 Hallmark Styles to Identify Silk Art Embroidery By : Jacob Schiffer Easily identify silk art embroidery by the descriptive embroidery styles that will never let you miss a real art piece. 5 Reasons To Create A Newsletter For Your Scrapbooking Customers By : Vera Raposo Your scrapbooking business really requires you to create a relationship with your customers When a customer comes into your store you have an opportunity to visit with them face to face 5 Reasons Why Scrapbooking Should Be Your Next Hobby By : Nicole Fisher Scrapbooks Protect Your Photos Not only does a well-made scrapbook protect and preserve your photos, it also makes the photos themselves more fun to look at Most people would much rather thumb through a scrapbook with its extra, fun touches than a plain photo album 5 Short Steps to Drawing the Perfect Rose By : Paul Wagner If you have ever tried drawing a rose (or a group of roses) and find that your drawing "looked funny" it just might be your proportions. Here is a simple straightforward way to draw a good rose, flowers or anything else for that matter. 5 Ways to Choose the Right Plier for Handcrafted Jewelry By : Wendy Moyer There are five basic things to consider when purchasing better quality pliers: how they feel, the type of metal they're made out of, the length of their jaws, the size of their tips, and the tension of their springs. This article will take a look at all five of these components in order to help you to narrow down your choices. 6 Must-Have Holiday Decorating Supplies By : Sara Simons Save money this year by making your own beautiful homemade holiday decorations. Stock up on all the crafting essentials to give yourself plenty of time to make lovely holiday crafts together with your family and friends. 7 Digital Photography Tips For Beginner By : Dede Purneim Do you want to be an excellent photographer These 7 digital photography tips you can get started on your way to become an excellent photographer if you’d like 7 Simple Tricks to Quickly Correcting your Drawings By : Paul Wagner If you're struggling to create pencil drawings or charcoal drawings more precisely, chances are you may just need to apply some age-old tricks that artists consistently use to get accurate drawings faster and more easily. 7 Ways To Ensure Your Artwork Is Print Ready By : Chris Riley The following article provides a quick guide on what to think about when preparing your artwork for printing It is important you follow these guidelines as any errors made are likely to cause a delay or cause unnecessary stress should the final print quality be sub-standard A 40th Birthday Invitation for Every Type of Celebration By : Trevor Mulholland Your 40th birthday invitation should reflect the type of party that you will be holding. It should be informative and creative enough to encourage guests to show up at your celebration. A Basic Guide to Glycerin Soap Making By : Glycerin soap making is probably the easiest method of making soaps compared to the other general soap making techniques. A Basic Guide to Woodworking By : Woodworking is quite popular as a hobby and often people learn a lot of things from this. The children who learn woodworking can grow up taking this as a profession. A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Rubber Stamping By : Jamie Jefferson Rubber stamping is a fun and versatile hobby that is gaining new interest thanks to scrapbooking, card making and other paper arts. Here's what you need to know to get started. A Beginners Guide To Card Making Terms By : Vicki Churchill Understanding basic terms when card making or scrapbooking is half the battle. Armed with this knowledge you are well on your way to creating wonderful cards and scrapbook page layouts A Beginners Guide to Digital Scrapbooking Software - How You Can Get Started in 30 Minutes or Less! By : Rhonda Doran-Neil Scrapbooking has grown rapidly in popularity in the past few years. Who doesn't want to be creating keepsakes that they can fondly remember in years to come? But with the increase in popularity, people are looking for faster, less expensive ways to create their layouts. In this exclusive "Beginners Guide to Digital Scrapbooking Software", you'll learn how you can get started in 30 minutes or less! A Beginner’s Guide To Starting A Craft Based Business By : Veronica Scott There is nothing more rewarding for many individuals than starting a business from scratch and watching it grow and prosper before their very eyes Over the years, goals have shifted from securing a job until retirement, to creating a lasting personal business A Birthday Celebration Made Special With Easy Photo Sharing By : CJ Carroll I never really considered myself to be a creative type I’m not a great writer and my sense of design leaves a lot to be desired A Bride's Special Scrapbook Ideas By : Kirsty Hale Are you getting married soon? Do you know someone who is? Here is a great way to remember that special day! A Brief History Of Frame Throughout The Centuries By : Cornici Maselli The use of the world frame transferred to common language to indicate the relationship between an object and its environmental context gives some idea of the importance of what is commonly referred to as the container with regard to the contained Just as in the case of a building one notes the harmony with the surrounding landscape or urban framework, so with a painting should one observe how the frame is in tone both with the subject matter of the picture itself and with the surrounding wall, since the frame has the double function of completing the work of art and at the same time harmonizing with the space around it A Brief Intro to the Art of Pottery By : Pottery is the collection of containers and pots manufactured from different types of materials like clay, stone and porcelain. A Comparison Of Townsend-Goddard And Teco Pottery By : Victor Epand This article compares Townsend-Goddard pottery with Teco pottery. It also gives a bit of the history on each brand, describing their beginnings. A Few Basic Tips On Your Cross Stitch Kits By : James Smith Want to learn cross stitching through cross stitch kits? Here are some guidelines to bear in mind. A Guide To Online Candle Gifts By : Shaun Parker An article on the uses and historical background of candles A History of Gift Baskets By : Patricia Montana One of the earliest forms of gift giving, the gift basket has been around in one form or another for centuries. Historically, the gift basket has gone through several transformations, evolving in both form and function. A Look At Different Book Binding Supplies Used To Bind A Book By : Karen Winton Whether you want hard bound books, or soft bound books, you should be aware of the different book binding supplies that you can utilize when you bind a book by yourself. Read this article for more information about common book-binding materials. A Phoenix Tattoo Design Is Hot! By : Tom Moore With so many tattoo designs around it can be somewhat bewildering trying to figure out which one is right for you There are many factors to take into account but, essentially, the most important factor is decoding the meaning behind the tattoo design A Quick Guide To Sewing Machines By : Useful information and advice on sewing machines. Learn about the three main types available. A Quick How To On Scrapbook Supplies By : Terry Fitzroy Be sure to search for scrap book paper on Google for more information A Retrospect On Men’s Jewelry By : Jason Tye The instinct to decorate the person has been common to all people at all times Our ancestors have found ways to decorate any part of the human body from the head with wreaths and crowns, like the Etruscans, to the toes, like Indian noblewomen A Simple Guide to Candle Making By : Candle making is the art of making various types of candles that come in interesting shapes, sizes and colours. A Step By Step Guide To Thermal Binding By : Jeff McRitchie The purpose of this article is to guide you on how to properly bind a document using a thermal binding machine If you have access to 5 or 6 thermal binding covers, follow through these binding instructions A Tutorial For Celtic Cross Stitch By : Warren Wong You can use either Aida cloth or line for Celtic cross stitch, but Aida is the preferred fabric because the holes are already in the fabric for you. It is also bets for beginners and for those who may have poor eyesight. It is available in 8, 11, 14, 16 and 18 blocks per 2.5 cm. The fabric count will tell you how many blocks there are in a standard square of Aida cloth. Aboriginal Art Painted By Wesley Willika By : C S Liner Wesley Willika is an Aboriginal Artist who was born in Katherine on 19/2/68 Katherine is a small town, even though it is the 3rd largest town in the Northern Territory, 300klms south of Darwin Aboriginal Art Sale By : Johny Mnergerie In today’s fast and exciting world there are many ways to make your investments in Art , so whether you are looking for an investment or just something nice in your office its important to consider all types of art But when you consider art you need to start thinking about what will show some great gains and get people talking about your art Add More Creativity to Your Page by Making Your Own Embellishments, Backgrounds and Tags By : Kirsty Hale You have just created a great layout for your scrapbook but it is missing something. It needs just a small piece of pizzazz so you start sifting through your box of embellishments only to find that you have nothing to match your theme. But do not worry because you can easily make your own embellishment by using one of your rubber stamps. Add Value To Your Silver Judaica Collection By : Anita Satin Choudhary The term Judaica is a blanket name for any product of the Jewish religion, and silver Judaica is the term for the physical products for uses in direct Judaism religious practices and ceremonial events As in the past, the Jewish ritual objects of Silver Judaica are found in most all practicing Jewish religious homes along with the many Synagogues everywhere Adhesive Tape To Get Peter's Badge Of Blue By : Dominic Donaldson I never did get a Blue Peter badge although several miles of sticky back plastic and adhesive tape were used over the years to create everything from Tracey Island to Mothers Day gifts. I still have the bug to this day, and have since explored every craft material available to man to make sculptures and installations as a fine artist. Adhesive Vinyl Project Ideas By : Dawn Hall Have you ever thought of all the uses for adhesive vinyl? Sure, it's great for patching up holes in your card table and swimming pool inflatables. However, if you happen to own a die cut machine, there are many more creative uses for this handy product. Advance Your Basic Jewelry Making By : Wendy Moyer Jewelry making is a fun activity and is very easy to get started. If you have been experimenting for a while and need a challenge, here are some tips to get you to the next level. Advanced Scrapbooking Techniques By : Santo Gallo When it comes to scrapbooking, you’ll find that you’ll become bored with beginning practices quickly It won’t take long before you’ll start experiencing with advanced techniques to enhance your scrapbooking projects Advice On How To Bind Books: DIY Book-Binding Techniques By : Karen Winton If you know how to bind books, then, you'll be able to take proper care of your books. This article teaches you steps to take to bind a book, as well as some do it yourself book-binding techniques. Air Purifier For Art Classroom - 5 Reasons to Use a Chemical Air Purifier in Art Class By : Debbie Davis Here are 5 reasons to have a chemical removing air purifier in every art classroom. All About Foot Henna Design By : Catty Beautification of feet is usually a much neglected area of a make-up routine These are the great body parts that carry us around, irrespective of our weight, and we never care for them All About Making Your Own Jewelry By : Wendy Moyer Jewelry making is a beloved pastime and can prove to be both addictive and lucrative! This article discusses the necessary tools and basic skills needed for bead stringing and other jewelry making. All About Men's Jewelry By : Jason Tye The marketing niche for men’s jewelry has been fairly small and it only achieved a small boost when it got the name “Bling” form the Hip Hop scene, but that is still just a minimal addition It may never compare to the size of the female jewelry market, but it is still a force to reckon with none the less Altering Used Books As A New Form Of Art By : Victor Epand There are some individuals and artists who create these alter used books to create a new form of photo album to hold old photographs, baseball cards, or even a variety of memorabilia from their past. Alternative Metals For Men’s Jewelry By : Jason Tye In general, jewelry is associated with femininity Almost all discussions about jewelry revolve around those that are for women Alternative Uses For Adhesive Tapes By : Dominic Donaldson The adhesive tape is a secret hero, you might not think it but there are actually loads of uses for various types of adhesive tapes. America Vs China - The Toy Revolution By : Lara Smith Over the decades the toy industry has changed significantly. European artisans development of toys made from wood parts slowly evolved into an industry. Handmade wooden toy parts were carefully crafted to appear life-like. Historians are still discovering toy wheels from ancient cultures proving the weight toys carry in society. An Interesting Piece Of Quilting History By : Eddie Lamb The reason for what began as the European American tradition of quilting was to increase the weight and warmth to garments underneath armor. From that simple beginning a slight divergence occurred. An Introduction to Machine Knitting By : The sportswear, jumpers, sweat shirts and t-shirts you wear are all machine knitted. It is far easier to knit various article with the help of a machine than using the conventional way of doing it with the hands and knitting needles. An Overview On Handicraft Design By : Catty As time is progressing, the industry of jewelry is witnessing usage as well as innovation of dissimilar types of materials for making trendy and fashionable jewelry Such resources have defines times along with trends and sometimes even one whole epoch has been forenamed after frequent usage as well as discovery of any particular element or metal Ancient Egyptian Pottery and History By : Victor Epand The evolution of Egyptian pottery and the types of clay used from the Badarian period to present. Antique American Furniture Of The 19th Century By : Victor Epand Early American furniture designs were directly inspired by the English and French. Throughout the 19th Century, the style of American pieces changed significantly and it continues to inspire woodworkers even today. Antique Doll Repair: Tips To Preserve Their Beauty By : Andrew Stratton Antique dolls need to be handled with great care as they are very sensitive to sunlight, dust, smoke, temperature and moisture. There are doctors available to repair them in case they need large scale restoration. Are Handmade Toys A Dying Art By : Lara Smith There was a period in history when handmade toys were far from a dying art. From ancient Greek times all the way through the World War II era handmade toys made a significant mark on the world. Scientists are still discovering toy wheels and other wood toy parts resembling chariots which dates back to B.C. Jerusalem. For thousands of years handmade toys were popular. Are You Caring For Your Bronze Sculptures? By : Sagiv Shats Periodic dusting of your bronze sculpture is important for keeping down dust build up, so cleaning will overall stay to a minimal amount If your vacuum cleaner has a soft brush attachment, then this will do quite well Are You Looking After Your Bronze Sculptures? By : Anita Satin Choudhary There are many processes of making bronze sculptures that include casting, Lost wax, and hammering Firstly, do not harm the figurine by placing it in extreme humidity or heat Are You Ready To Become A Pro, A Knitting Pro ? By : Jimmy Woodall So what are you waiting for? There are so many beautiful patterns you should be able to do if you so choose. Get a few needles, some yarn of different colors and maybe a pattern or two. You are ready to start. Just start off a little slower, you should not worry if your neighbor is much faster than you. Will not be long until you are right alongside. Just takes a little getting used to. Are You Sure To Have Free Tattoo Designs? By : Bercle George You may start to wonder if free tattoo designs are actually worth it in the end. The fact of them being free is always great, although you may realize if the design is something you would like to appear permanently on your body. Army Picture Frames for Soldiers and Families By : Phoenix Delray This article tells more about the best frames. Art And Wood Sculptures : A Brief Discussion By : Bercle George In sculpting almost anything is possible as we have already noticed. Sculptors use materials of an incredible variety. Art Of Accessorizing By : George Meszaros Accessorizing is truly an art form Wither you are accessorizing you home with furniture, art or knick-knacks or yourself with jewelry, purses or shoes you must be careful to not over-accessorize, under-accessorize or mis-match accessories Art of Bookbinding: Past and Present By : Shane Dayton An article on the and practice of bookbinding, which is now mostly a hobby but was once considered far more important. This is all about both the history of bookbinding and what the future holds. Art Room Air Quality - 5 Ways to Make the Air in the Art Room Safer By : Debbie Davis The art room in a school, office or your home can be a wonderful place where creativity knows no limit. It can also be a place where airborne chemicals cause your air quality to be poor, and your health to suffer because of it. Here are 6 easy and cost effective ways to clean up the air in your art room starting today. Art Studio Air Purifier-7 Features That Will Keep Your Art Studio Air Quality High By : Debbie Davis Because many of the products used by artists emit volatile airborne chemicals and other pollutants, it's important to select an air cleaner that can remove them. Here are 5 features that will insure your cleaner will make your art studio a productive and healthy place to be. Art Supplies And Children Just Go Together By : Art Gib Nothing goes together quite as well as art supplies and children. When our children were little we had four large kitchen drawers dedicated to art supplies. Our kitchen wares were a little crammed but our children have all grown up with amazing creativity. Artificial Holiday Christmas Trees By : Kimberly Quang Artificial Christmas trees have become more popular over the years Christmas is a special holiday, and on this day many family traditions are honored Artificial Lighted Christmas Garlands By : Kimberly Quang Artificial Christmas Garlands unite tradition and elegance like few Christmas decorations do Because they look organic and have tips that resemble those of Christmas trees, they function as a mainstay to almost every holiday household Artistic Gifts Ideas You Can Make Yourself By : Ryan Round Deciding on the right gift for a family member or friend can be a daunting task. However if you have some skill at painting, a flair for drawing or are keen on photography you can create some unique and original gifts easily. Artistic Neck Painting Designs For Every Age Of People By : Catty Tattoos have become a great fashion accessory now days especially among western people who love to get their body part painted with beautiful colors in various designs and patterns Women love o wear big tattoos on their arms, face or on their neck in a fantastic way Artistic Netsuke Prized Museum Collections By : Anita Satin Choudhary Netsuke has its own exhibit within this museum, carried by over 100 contemporary artistic Netsuke pieces to see This is the very first completely dedicated Netsuke upon the East Coast and features the familiar traditional Netsuke as well as the less traditional contemporary Netsuke art formations done by today's Netsuke's best artists from around the world Arts and Crafts Creativity Helps Your Mental Health By : Chris Jensen When I was a child some 60 years back we used to visit my maternal grandfather's house in the two months during summer holidays. There used to be a flock of children of various age and size as all my mother's sisters would be there with their flock of kids too and the families of my maternal uncles, our hosts for the vacation period. Attracting, Supporting, and Enjoying Wild Backyard Birds By : Chris Robertson It doesn't take much effort to make your backyard a friendlier place for your feathered friends - and beautify your home at the same time. Here are some ways to get started.... Attractive Bead Crafts for Children By : Sara Simons Bead crafts are excellent projects for children because they help to develop their fine motor skills while increasing self-confidence as they master a new skill and create craft projects that they can share with family and friends. The following bead craft projects offer a wide variety of choices for children of all ages. Audio Book Rentals - Convenient Entertainment On A CD By : Madonna Jeffries The advent of the audio book happened over 35 years ago in the early 1970’s Initially the most common place where you found audio books was at the public library Avoid A Wedding Dance Disaster By : Natalie Beck For almost every wedding, a very important part of the wedding reception is the first dance between the new bride and groom This dance is used to cement the relationship between man and wife and is generally a very formal affair Baby Safe Ink Pad For Scapbooking By : Vicki Churchill When creating scrapbook pages of your baby one of the most endearing things you can add to the page is a print of your childs hands or feet. Be Original With Your Spring Scrapbooking Layouts By : Christine Perry Ah, spring This is the season that so many of us call our favorite and with good reason Bead Jewelry 2008 Summer Fashion Trends By : JT Miller Here are a few of the hot looks for this year's hot season! Beading For All Kinds By : Taylor Martinerin Some basic tips for any beading enthusiast. Beading Tips - For Easy And Fun Beading Projects By : Beading is a great way to let your creative side out. And some beading projects are very easy. You can easily make your own beaded necklace, bracelet or earrings. Here are several important tips for beginner beaders that will help you avoid common mistakes and make your beading projects easier and more fun. Beautiful And Durable Bronze Sculptures By : Anita Satin Choudhary Sculptures of bronze come from two various methods, the Lost Wax method and the Sand Cast method The Sand Cast method is a process of bronze casting only dating back to the year of 1818
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