Starting A Coin Collection (12 Jun 2006) As you grow into coin collecting you will find that you are not a collector, but a care taker of coins. This is not only a hobby, it is also a service to future generations.
Step-By-Step Guide For Creating Collages and Other Unique Picture Frames (12 Jun 2006) Whether you want to create a collage, shadow box or other decorative picture frame, there are certain steps you should follow. Besides deciding on the right frame, you also need to decide the best pictures to fit the picture frame you plan to use.
Stress-Free Scrapbook Journaling Ideas (12 Jun 2006) Do you find it intimidating when you come to journal your scrapbook pages? You are not alone! Many scrapbookers find it hard to get started when it comes to adding journaling to their scrapbooking l...
Tech-Savvy Crafters Can Go Global (12 Jun 2006) The image of a crafter or artisan is often serene, even pastoral. It's easy to imagine a potter spinning his wheel in his barn-turned-studio and then selling his wares at the little farmer's market down the road. Or a knitter, knitting quietly with a dog at her feet and a cup of tea as she gets ready for this year's Christmas craft fair.
But, in today's global market, such crafters, artisans, artists and designers need not rely on farmer's markets and craft fairs alone.
The ABCs of Ceramics (12 Jun 2006) Ceramics can be delicate and decorative or unrefined and utilitarian. Bone china, porcelain, stoneware and earthenware - this month we'll review them all.
The Art of Cutting and Cropping for Your New Scrapbook (12 Jun 2006) Often photographs aren't quite the right shape and size or the photographic image is improperly centered. Having oversized or off centered photographs creates an air of unprofessionalism. Carefully cropped and sized photographs, on the other hand, enhances the overall look and feel of your scrapbook.
The Beauty of a Glass Top Humidor (12 Jun 2006) In addition to a standard humidor, travel, cabinet, and glass top humidors bring joy to the true cigar aficionado. For the cigar smoker who may not need the massive design of a cabinet humidor but still wants to add weight to his or her prized collection of fine cigars, glass top humidors are an excellent selection.
The Beauty of Ceramics (12 Jun 2006) Try your hand at creating something beautiful and useful.
The Benefits of Custom Lapel Pins (12 Jun 2006) If you are looking for custom lapel pins, you may find a local supplier but if not there are hundreds of companies who will work with you to create the right pin for your event or organization.
The Business Side of Craft Shows (12 Jun 2006) Are you running your hobby as a business? Do you have your license? How about a business plan? Learn the business side of craft shows.
The Choice Between Electric or Nitro Powered RC Cars Can be Overwhelming! (12 Jun 2006) The selection for RC cars is huge and growing every day. You can choose cars in almost any body type that you desire, in any color and any style. However, there are a few main distinctions that you will need to make before you choose any car for the first time.
The Easy Way to Make a Club Logo (12 Jun 2006) The easy way to design and make up a new logo for your club, you don't need to be artistic! Make your club stand out from the crowd.
The Easy Way to Make a Special Present (12 Jun 2006) The easy way to make a unique gift for any difficult to please person. By including their hobby or interest in the picture you will be giving a present that they will be delighted to accept.
The Internet is Responsible for the Resurgence of Sports Cards and Collectibles (12 Jun 2006) In recent years there have been discussions among collectors suggesting that the internet may actually be hurting the sports cards and collectibles hobby. Not only was collecting not ruined by the internet, it was saved by it.
The Leather Look, Accents, and Punching for Your Scrapbook (12 Jun 2006) A leather look can add elegance to your scrapbooking page. To create a unique leather look, simply distress cardstock. To do this, grip the cardstock in your hands. Then, with a gentle circular motion, rub the cardstock together as if you were pre-treating a laundry stain. Gradually, work your way around the cardstock until you get the desired effect.
The Legacy of Samplers - the Art of Embroidery (12 Jun 2006) While samplers are not used in education today, they are still very popular among those looking for a unique, decorative and durable way to record family history
