Antiques From Europe...Is It Really The Goose That Layed the Golden Egg? (12 Jun 2006) Many dealers and auctioneers have been bringing container loads of antiques from Europe for years now. The lure of getting "fresh to the market" antique furniture and "smalls" is something that can bring renewed excitement back into your antique business.
Appraisal, Valuation and Inspired Guesswork or the Rise of TV Antique Shows and the Collecting Bug (12 Jun 2006) Once upon a time you knew precisely where you stood. You were, metaphorically speaking, peering over the shoulder of the venerable Arthur Negus, denizen of that epitome of middle class culture, The Antiques Roadshow. Now, however, you're turning this way and that, amidst a plethora of antiques discovery programmes, as you seek to satisfy your voyeuristic craving and perhaps learn a little something as you go.
Are You Making Money At Craft Shows? (12 Jun 2006) Ever wondered how some people are able to consistently make money at craft shows while others barely break even - or worse?
Are Your Collectibles Valuable? Heres How to Find Out (12 Jun 2006) Many items are valuable collectibles these days. From old Dolls, to toy trains, to Disney and Movie items. Here's a quick tip list of how to find out if your collectibles are valuable.
Aromatherapy Candles - How to Select the Right Scent (12 Jun 2006) Feel sad, tired, or a little bit stressed? Something as simple as an aromatherapy candle could help you relax and feel happier. But not all scented candles have this effect. Let's find out how to select an aromatherapy candle that can lift your mood.
Art Collecting Tips (12 Jun 2006) Most of these tips come from my personal experience in advising clients about their art collections. I suppose I've even made a few of these mistakes. Mistakes can be great educators. Unfortunately, they can also be expensive. This list is brief, but I think it gets to the heart of the mistakes that I've seen made most often—and that could have been avoided.
Baby Shower Crafts: Welcoming the Newcomer (12 Jun 2006) Baby shower crafts are a great way to convey to the parents your hearty and welcoming attitude towards the expected arrival. Crafts are the things that put a personal touch to your participation. Gifts and monetary contributions are good things; crafts lend human warmth and feeling to the whole affair.
Badge Lanyards: An Overview (12 Jun 2006) Badge lanyards are typically a length of rope, wire, or cloth designed to secure or display an identification card or an access badge. The most typical way to wear a badge lanyard is around the neck.
Bartering: A Modern Day Phenomenon (12 Jun 2006) Ahhh, the good ole' days when life was simple and trust was a family value. Did you know that in 2005 there are secret moms, dads, grandparents, and even children trading 'aka' bartering FAIRLY in the U.S.A.? Did you know that it even occurs on the World Wide Web?
Basic Color Theory Scrapbooking Ideas (12 Jun 2006) Looking for a simple, versatile scrapbooking idea that can make your pages interesting and great looking? Try using the color wheel that you learned...
Basic Scrapbook Essentials (12 Jun 2006) Want to know the basic items you need for scrapbooking? This article is to inform you of what you need to get started.
Batman Begins and the Mighty Fantastic Four-Whos Your Favorite? (12 Jun 2006) Well, it looks like Hollywood keeps it continual pot of
revenue filled with, guess what, comic book heroes. Batman
Begins and The Fantastic Four have been duking it out on
Hollywood and Vine...
Be Your Own Way, but Still Use the Safe Tools (12 Jun 2006) It is so often that people are not aware with the tools they use when doing their home improvement. Sometimes they use wrong tools just because they want something quick to be done. Well, you must change that attitude.
Beaded Lanyards: Quasi Jewelry (12 Jun 2006) The typical lanyard is a length of basic rope, wire, or cloth that is designed to secure a small object. They are often purchased in large quantities and are fairly inexpensive. Many employees wear lanyards around their neck to secure identification badges while on the job.
Beads – A Brief History (12 Jun 2006) What do you think the earliest recorded use of beads is - is your first thought perhaps beadwork created by the Egyptians? Yes, there certainly were a lot of beaded items in Egyptian times, but beadwork has been found dating back to the Stone Age (the Upper Paleolithic period).
Beads – Size Matters (12 Jun 2006) Picking out beads is one of the most enjoyable parts of making your own jewelry. There are so many color combinations, complementary beads, beautiful handcrafted beads and unique beads; it's easy to get lost in the process of looking at beads.
Beautify Your Stamped Cards with Creative Coloring (12 Jun 2006) Stamping cards is a very versatile craft because of all the options available for enhancement. However, just learning different ways of coloring stamped images can add a lot of expression to your cards without complication. Enjoy this article and discover the best way to use a number of different coloring tools.
