Arts and Crafts Articles
First to be considered is the place from which the kite is flown. There are certain do's and don'ts which operate here. For example, avoid a spot where the kite might become entangled with trees or ov
Sun, 13 May 2007: Start Scrapbooking - You'll Never Regret It!
Have you considered how to start scrapbooking? No? There's never been a better time you know. You can find supplies almost everywhere you look from specialty stores to Wal-mart and beyond. You've
Sun, 13 May 2007: A Brief Look at the Historical Development of Picture Frames
The picture frame, as it exists today, is derived from the doorway or entrance to temples, palaces and cathedrals. The earliest examples of frame-like decorations or borders bear a great resemblance t
Thu, 10 May 2007: All the Tools You Will Need to Do Upholstering
Compared with other trades like cabinet-making, plumbing, etc., the upholstery trade requires few tools.HammersPerhaps the most important one is the upholsterer's hammer. Upholstery hammers are specia
Tue, 8 May 2007: Choosing the Right Materials When Beginning Quilting
To begin with, I want to say something as trite as it is important and that is, "Use the very best materials that you can afford for any and all handwork." Extravagance is never smart, but good quil
Sat, 5 May 2007: Ideas On What To Use And How To Arrange Your Bouquet
There is a really good book out called 'Grow your own cut flowers' by Sarah Raven published by BBC Worldwide which could prove helpful. (Amazon are brilliant at getting books from overseas) She sugges
Sat, 28 Apr 2007: American History Through The Eye Of A Needle ~ Part IV
Only one form of American needlework is wholly American, without root or kin in the Old World; that is our pieced patchwork. Oh, patches are nothing new.Ancient Egyptians sewed fabric to fabric, and i
Thu, 26 Apr 2007: How To Use Embossing Powders
Using embossing powders for your card making ideas is just one of the versatile techniques commonly used by crafters. Embossing powders are a wonderful addition to and card makers or scrap bookers cra
Mon, 23 Apr 2007: How to Make Fimo Beads
Making beads and creating bead art is hotter than ever. It is easy to make Fimo bead art and we'll get started right away teaching you the basics.Similar to that of modeling clay, fimo is a synthetic
Tue, 17 Apr 2007: How To Make A Cheap And Easy Gourmet Gift Basket For Mom
Gift baskets are always popular and a great idea to give as a gift whether for Mother's Day or any other time of the year. Moms love to receive gift baskets. Making your own gourmet 'mom' gift basket
Wed, 11 Apr 2007: American History Through The Eye Of A Needle ~ Part III
In typical Old World needlework, each detail is a particle of the whole; no part of the design can stand alone, whole and complete in itself. The background is solid, the pattern is formal, and a bord
Wed, 4 Apr 2007: American History Through The Eye Of A Needle ~ Part II
Three hundred years ago the then colonies in America were inhabited largely by a European hierarchy who'd brought their lower classes with them to do the hard work. There was much mingling and interma
Wed, 7 Mar 2007: The History and Tradition of Amish Quilt Making
When you think of Amish people, you think of horse-drawn buggies, plain clothes, barn raisings, farms and quilts. However, the Amish came rather late to the quilt making. Long after their neighbors we
Tue, 6 Mar 2007: 6 Top Tips For Framing Your Cross Stitch Project
For many stitchers, the most exciting step of creating a cross stitch project is the final one - that of framing. Now! At last, you can finally think about showing off the results of your time and cre
Tue, 27 Feb 2007: All Those Pictures, and No Ideas!
You have an afternoon to yourself, the house is quiet, the family is out, and you have all your photos spread out on the kitchen table before you, ready to create the most fantastic scrapbook ever. T
Thu, 22 Feb 2007: Soap Making for Beginners -- Melt and Pour
Soap making has been around for ages. The process of making soaps can either be simple or complex, depending on what you want to make. You can make soaps as a way to make money or you can make soaps f
Wed, 21 Feb 2007: Easy Steps To Make Gel Candle
To get started, you will need a small group of easily obtainable materials. These materials include gel, zinc wicks, fragrance oils, and dye. Some of these materials are optional. The oils are only re
Tue, 20 Feb 2007: Scrapbooking With Your Kids
In this fast-paced, electronic-based world, it's difficult to find an activity to share with your children that doesn't involve the television or the computer. Scrapbooking might help to bridge that
Fri, 16 Feb 2007: Which is Your Type of Art Form
Art in Latin means "skill" or "craft" and it is generally accepted to be "the product or process of the effective application of a body of knowledge, most often using a set of skills, which from conce
Thu, 15 Feb 2007: 10 Good Reasons to Take Up Cross Stitch
There are a numerous reasons for taking up the beguiling, blue-collar craft of cross stitch, ten of which are shown below. So continue reading then pay a visit to your local craft shop and start your
Wed, 14 Feb 2007: How To Make A Cheap And Easy Spa or Bath and Body Birthday Gift Basket
Gift baskets are always popular and a great idea to give as a gift. People love to receive gift baskets. Making your own spa or bath and body birthday gift basket is cheap and easy. You can fill with
Wed, 14 Feb 2007: How To Make a Cheap and Easy Gift Basket For A Baby
Gift baskets are always popular and a great idea to give as a gift. People love to receive gift baskets. Making your own baby gift basket is cheap and easy. You can fill them with a variety of inexpe
Tue, 13 Feb 2007: The Importance of Scrapbook Journaling
One of the most important aspects of scrapbooking is journaling. For new scrappers, journaling is the part of your book that is the written material on the page. You might know what each picture repre
Fri, 9 Feb 2007: Model Railroading Is Railroading On A Bench Top
The hobby of model railroading has been around for almost 100 years. Every Christmas, no matter where in the country we live, Santa would bring a train set and tracks, and it would run round and roun
Wed, 7 Feb 2007: How To Create Your Very Own Cross-Stitch Sampler
A cross-stitch sampler is an example of this beguiling craft that has been around for almost as long as cross-stitch itself. It is a decorative piece of work designed to showcase an eye catching vari
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