Production and Pricing of Craft Show Items (12 Jun 2006) Are you charging too much for your crafts - or maybe not enough? Learn all about production and pricing of your crafts to maximize profits at craft shows.
10 Slam-Dunk Crafts For Little Kids -- And Bigger Kids Too! (12 Jun 2006) Crafting with young children really isn't about creating something in particular. For young children it's more important that they have the opportunity to play and experiment with art. These are my 10 favorite crafts for little kids based on all that AND the 'fun factor.'
Mixed Media Collage - Make The Pieces of Your Life Sing! (12 Jun 2006) Feel like something is missing in your life? Trying to put the pieces of your life together? Then you'll find that mixed media collage is the perfect way to gather up the pieces of your life and make them sing!
The Wonderful Art of Bonsai (12 Jun 2006) The enjoyment and appreciation of dwarf-sized Bonsai trees has
been on the increase for many years now, since people in the West
have had access to more information regarding the creation and
care of the trees. They've learned that these trees are no
longer a total Asian mystery that one might never have access to.
With all the many books now available on the subject, and the
classes where they may learn to create a tree themselves, the
word is out that this former mystery is no longer a mystery ...
Capturing the Craft Show Market (12 Jun 2006) Ever wondered how some people are able to consistently make money at craft shows while others barely break even - or worse?
Tooling Leather (12 Jun 2006) Tooling leather takes practice, and it helps to have the right tools. Here are a few tips to help you find the right materials.
World Skills & Learning About Old World Skills (12 Jun 2006) There was once a time when almost everyone acquired, or knew how to do a practical skill of some kind, they were special skills, which most people used throughout life. They just became second nature.
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.
What Is An Un-circulated Coin? (12 Jun 2006) Considering coin collecting? Learn the difference between the terms proof coin and un-circulated coin.
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.
Christmas Gifts Kids Can Make (12 Jun 2006) How kids can make adorable, yet practical Christmas gifts, with secret messages, out of pebbles.
Genealogy / Family History (12 Jun 2006) One huge advantage of knowing about family history is that sometimes it can help you to trace and pinpoint occurrences of illness.
Rubber Stamping: From Maya Indians to Scrapbooking (12 Jun 2006) Did you know that your favorite hobby has ties to South American Indians? Furthermore, that a hardware store owner went bankrupt and even was imprisoned, just so you could scrapbook today? In this informative article, Kathy Williams takes the reader through a brief history of rubber stamping!
How to Make Quilted Silver Beads (12 Jun 2006) I thought they looked as though they had been "quilted." Before firing, each bead weighed about 5.43 grams. After firing, they are about 3.8 grams each. The size and weight of your beads may depend on how large you make them and the size of the straw that you use for creating the holes in the beads.
Using Your Dogs Hair (12 Jun 2006) Have you ever wondered if you could use the long hair that you brush off your dog? Your dog's hair can be hand spun into yarn and knitted into special keepsakes.
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.
