Archive for 'Arts + Artists' Category
Add Dimension and Personality to Your Embroidery
30 March 2008One 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.
And contrary to what you may think, adding dimension does […]
SPAM - A Treasure of Scrapbooking Ideas for Scrapbookers
18 January 200822% of all scrapbooking searches, completed on the internet, in October, were for scrapbooking ideas. New and fresh scrapbooking ideas are at the top of every scrapbookers mind. Whether newbie’s or veterans, many scrapbookers have a hard time coming up with innovative ideas. Scrapbooking addicts find themselves spending hours at online forums and buying idea […]
Homemade Invisible Ink for Kids
17 January 2008You can write clever messages and have a lot of fun using a secret ink that only you and your friends know how to make visible.
To make your ink, use only harmless solutions. On the trail, you can always carry your bottles and writing materials with you so that they will be handy
Writing with secret […]
Update Your Wardrobe By Sewing Some Basics With Fashion Trends
4 January 2008Nothing is really new! It is just recycled!
Everything old is new again!
Add just one thing when you sew your 6 basic, classic garments and you will be in style this Spring 2006.
What is this big fashion trend? It’s bows!
Bows are back in the fashion world of 2006. They are on everything, […]
Fun with Origami!
16 December 2007Storing origami
This is a great question. Many people want to hold on to their special crafts for years to come. While there is no specialized container that you can get for origami that is going to preserve them, you can do a few things to make sure your models last.
* Store them in […]
Making a Living Making SoapQuestions to Ask Before You Begin
9 December 2007Soap making can be a wonderful hobby but if you’ve ever thought of turning your hobby into a business you know how overwhelming the idea can be. Here are some questions to help you think through your decision:
*How much of a business do you want to be? Do you really want to this […]
Making Your Own Gift Baskets
4 December 2007When you have a large family creating gift baskets are a wonderful way to give everyone a gift without breaking the bank. Making your own gift baskets is easy and economical. Each one you create can be individualized in any way you want. If you are really on a tight budget and […]
Families And Birdwatching - Perfect Together
9 November 2007Worried about how much time your child spends in front of the computer and TV? Wondering how you can entice them to get outside once in a while? Consider a family birdwatching outing - a great way to get outdoors, learn about nature, have a fun day, and maybe even develop a new shared passion!
Few […]
Getting Started Selling Your Crafts
21 October 2007Until recently crafts were usually sold locally or, at best, regionally. Now you literally have the whole world at your fingertips! Some of you may choose a gradual progression from selling to friends, to selling at fairs and shows, to retail selling … and so on. Others may decide to jump directly from selling within […]
Making Homemade Soaps - What Needs To Be Learned First
26 September 2007Soapmaking can be a creative and rewarding hobby as long as the proper safety precautions are followed. One of the biggest aspects of this means learning about lye and other safety procedures, and this should be done before even bothering to attempt to research how the soapmaking process works. Sometimes even experienced soapmakers need to […]