A Look at Cloisonné Lapel Pins (12 Jun 2006) Cloisonné, the French word for cell, are the most traditional (if not the most collectible) of the lapel pin types.
A Look at Gel Candle Making Supplies (12 Jun 2006) Candles made of gel are often more unique and beautiful than traditional wax candles. There are several properties of gel candles that give them a unique and artistic appearance.
A Look at Patriotic Lapel Pins (12 Jun 2006) Perhaps the most popular type of lapel pin is the patriotic pin. Dating back to the Civil War in the United States, lapel pins that declare a person's patriotism are popular, highly collectible, and trade-worthy!
A Look at Soy Candle Making Supplies (12 Jun 2006) Soy candle wax was only invented in 1991 but it has already become a very popular wax. There are a number of advantages to using soy wax. First, soy is a natural and long lasting. Soy wax is much less expensive than other natural waxes like bees wax. Soy candles also produce less soot than synthetic candle waxes.
A Look at the Humidor Plan (12 Jun 2006) There are many styles of humidors that range from the smaller traveling humidor to the large cabinet and even walk-in room humidors. By far, the most popular humidor is the glass top humidor also referred to as the desktop humidor.
A Look at Wholesale Candle Making Supplies (12 Jun 2006) It is often a good idea to purchase wholesale candle-making supplies. Buying in large quantities assures users that they will have enough wax, wicks, molds and fragrances to make several candles, instead of just enough to make a few.
A Playtime Project: The Memory Quilt (12 Jun 2006) A friend recently suggested a project with a nice home-made touch, and one that will finally ensure a safe place for my daughter's first little wardrobe--the adorable clothes she sported during her first ten months; and all the cute outfits I've faithfully stored in the back of the closet and lugged on two long distance relocations.
A Scrapbook Page To Celebrate Your Childs First Haircut (12 Jun 2006) Between the ages of about 12 and 18 months, a baby boy or girl may go for their first hair cut. So why not create a scrap book page to celebrate this event in a special way!
Add a Special Touch to Your Stamped Cards with Embellishments (12 Jun 2006) Once you have the basic stamping techniques mastered, you will likely want to move on to something more. By adding embellishments to your handcrafted cards, you will create cards that are more than just messages of greetings, but little pieces of art as well.
Add Dimension and Personality to Your Embroidery (12 Jun 2006) One of the best ways that you can personalize your embroidery and make it stand out among others is to add dimension to your technique. Dimension in embroidery brings your piece to life and adds style, personality, and a 3-D quality that is uniquely your own.
Airbrush for Profit - Sell Your Services to Colleges (12 Jun 2006) Selling your airbrush services and products to colleges and the like can be rewarding and profitable. See what you can do with your airbrush to help you make a little extra money.
Amish Furniture for Kids Summer Projects (12 Jun 2006) Amish Furniture finishing for the kids summer projects. Industrious activity that will pass on traditions and life lessons.
Amish Quilts – A Dying American Art (12 Jun 2006) There are a lot of images that come to mind when one thinks of American Artforms. Painting, sculptures and photography easily come to mind. New artists are discovered all the time. There is one artform, however, that I am afraid is on the endangered list. The Amish tradition of quilt making, I am afraid, may someday become a tradition of the past.
An Interesting Look at the Cuban Cigar (12 Jun 2006) Even most non-cigar smokers have heard some of the lore surrounding the Cuban cigar. Long revered as the finest and best tasting brands in the world, they have traditionally been extremely difficult to procure.
An Introduction to Lanyards (12 Jun 2006) Lanyards are pieces of rope, wire, or cloth specifically designed to attach to objects. They are typically used to secure small items such as a work badge, key, identification card, eyeglasses, whistle, cell phone, bottle opener, knife, or compass.
An Unseen Beauty (12 Jun 2006) Here's a hobby that not a lot of people have.
Nature at its most mysterious hoards its most
colorful secrets.
Animation Art - 5 of the Most Common Mediums Purchased by Collectors (12 Jun 2006) Whether it be from a popular Disney Animated Feature film, Warner Bros cartoon short, a Tom and Jerry classic, or a reproduced perfect scene of your favourite Hanna Barbera character, almost every Animation Art collector has purchased one for their collection.
