Nostalgia, Tips and Things (12 Jun 2006) She used her old tights (legs only) for crocheting bath mats, and, whilst the crocheting bug was still with her, used up the rest of her old tights by treating the dog to a new cover for the inside of its basket. As she says - "it is simple to wash and quick to dry".
Oil Painting Lessons - Tips on Color Mixing and Theory (12 Jun 2006) When I first began painting some 10 years ago, I recall how intimidating it all seemed. With all of the various colors, mediums, brushes and other tools available, it was enough to make my head spin.
Oil Painting Tips for Beginners (12 Jun 2006) Oil painting can be quite challenging in the beginning. This article provides beginners with some basic techniques.
Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue: Unity Candle Craft Project (12 Jun 2006) Using a few inexpensive candles, something old, new, borrowed, and blue, the author gives step by step instructions for making your own customized Unity Candle that will not only add a personal touch to your wedding, but will last a lifetime. The author also offers other creative ideas for making your candle truly as unique as your special day.
Online Benefits for Craft Businesses (12 Jun 2006) The internet has an endless number of benefits for craftspeople, not just as a medium for selling the end product but for each step that leads to sales. The ideas provided in this article have come from interviews with craftspeople which spawned a host of ways in which the internet assists the crafters, both in their business and creatively.
Online Hobby Store (12 Jun 2006) An online hobby store can provide a hub of information for a particular hobby to let an online shopper or user know the details and find all of the information they want about a particular hobby.An online store can offer the same possibilities, however, with online forums or chat rooms where hobbyists can share information and meet people who share their interests.
Organize That Stash! (12 Jun 2006) Do you control your stash or does it control you? I have become the master of my stash. When my husband found out that his sock drawer had become yet another place for cross stitch supplies, it was either get it under control or end up in divorce court. Being a stay at home mom of four, I quickly realized that being a single mom would seriously hamper my stash purchasing power and set off to become as organized as possible.
Origami Instructions (12 Jun 2006) Want to know how to get your hands on all the origami designs you can handle and be amazed as you fold them easily? Recognized Origami Author Jeremy Hansen shows you how.
Origami Secrets Revealed (12 Jun 2006) Discover the secrets to folding the origami you used to think was complex... Easily! Find out how with clear diagrams, detailed instructions and all the help you need!
Pagan Crafts (12 Jun 2006) Learn Pagan crafts with everything from making an athame,candles,wands,runes,rune bags,tarot bags,medicine bags,walking sticks and much more. Make your own tools for your craft and by doing so you put yourself and your spirit into the project that now holds more meaning because you made it.
Patriotism and Purpose: Military Lapel Pins (12 Jun 2006) Military lapel pins serve many purposes; patriotism, remembrance, recognition and membership. Military lapel pins are some of the most popular lapel pins today.
Patterning and Spacing in Your Scrapbooks (12 Jun 2006) How can you arrange your scrapbook page to best show off your mementos and embellishments? You can place everything in the center of your page, place a single focus item in the center, or divide the page into sections adding items to each section. You may also choose to lay the items out in a standard recipe or calendar layout.
PE-Design Embroidery Digitizing Software: Getting Started (12 Jun 2006) This article is in response to the emails I receive from my website asking for my thoughts on PE-Design. If you are considering purchasing embridery digitizing programs, I hope this information will help your research.
Photograph Mosaics and Markers in Your Scrapbooks (12 Jun 2006) An attractive technique for placing photographs into scrapbooks is the photograph mosaic. Mosaics stretch photographs into an artistic rendition of the original photograph. Maps can also be stretched in this way. This method might be employed to create a funky look for a friend scrapbook or as a background for someone who likes computers, GIS, or geography.
Picture Frame Crafts For Your Kids Party (12 Jun 2006) Make-and-take picture frame crafts make great party favors for just pennies apiece. Explore more than a dozen different ways kids can create and personalize their own frame.
Popular Cigar Lighters (12 Jun 2006) Cigar lighters come in all shapes, sizes and styles, and they are one of the most important accessories for any serious cigar aficionado.
