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May 04 2008: Modern History Of Holiday Lights by: Joe Will
Christmas tree lighters have spent endless hours every Christmas stringing lights on the Christmas tree only to undo their creation after the Christmas holiday season ended All of the prayers of the Christmas tree lighters was answered when the pre-lit artificial Christmas trees was introduced in the late 1900’s
May 04 2008: Handmade In The Modern Age by: Nicole Maschwitz
While there is no doubt that our modern industrial world has added to the richness and diversity of our lives, it could be argued that we have lost an essential understanding of the value of making something with our own hands and we have lost our connection to mother earth
The industrial age kicked into full gear in the latter half of the 1800’s, within just a few years of the end of the American Civil War
May 03 2008: Scrapbooking Software by: Ken Glauser
Okay so you have 2 items to consider These items both tell the same story
April 30 2008: Gift Basket Ideas by: La Tunya Sifford
A holiday like mother’s day, Father’s Day, or maybe a birthday is coming up and you want to get a great gift for a family member or a friend There are many gift basket ideas to choose from that will please that special person in your life
April 28 2008: Foot Tattoos – Getting Inked With Discretion by: Tricia Myob
Tattoos are the new ‘must have’ – everyone wants them and you are definitely not cool if you don’t have at least one Trouble is not everyone wants to be obvious about it and so you have to be careful about placement
April 26 2008: Professional Picture Lighting Constitutes A Science And An Art Unique Unto Itself by: Russell Neal
Lighting a picture safely and effectively is just as much a work of art as a painting itself It requires a professional understanding of the many nuances that characterizes specific artistic genres
April 25 2008: The Nature Of Great Nature Photos – 5 Tips To Improve Your Outdoor Photography by: Matt Smolsky
“We cannot command nature except by obeying her” Francis Bacon
Whether you’re taking a picture of a geranium in your backyard garden or a grizzly bear in the Rocky Mountains, capturing a great photo outdoors means working with Mother Nature, and not trying to impose your photographic will upon her
April 24 2008: Scrapbook Stickers by: Ken Glauser
Judging by the number of websites and brick and mortar stores dedicated to scrapbooking, this hobby is now a trend The activity spreading out and expanding its horizons is obviously pointing to its growing popularity
April 19 2008: Art Lighting As Art by: Russell Neal
To treat Art lighting as art in and of itself requires first an understanding of the scientific and aesthetic qualities of light Light is a universal constant, because the speed of light is the fastest velocity in physical reality, and it can neither be altered nor exceeded
April 17 2008: 5 Tips For Making Online Photo Sharing More Meaningful For Family And Friends by: Matt Smolsky
It seems like everybody is sharing photos online But it also seems as if it’s less about sharing memories, and more about sharing a funny photo they found on the Internet, or just putting a bunch of photos from a vacation into a file folder for people to view
April 16 2008: Find Your Groove with Motor City Jazz and Blues by: chiron99
Detroit City in the early 1900s was a pulsing industrial center, surrounded by sprawling steel and automotive plants. Jobs were plentiful and workers were needed. During that labor wave, thousands of African Americans from the south flocked to Detroit, seeking work and a better life.
April 11 2008: Five Pieces Of Basic Photography Equipment You Must Have! by: Albertus Adi Sulistiono
If you're considering taking your hobby of photography from leisurely pursuit to actual business, you may be wondering if you have the right photography equipment to really be a professional photographer, and of course don't want to spend too much on equipment you don't need and won't really use Before you run to the store or start putting in bids on eBay, consider the following information we've put together for you
April 08 2008: Playing Your Song: Detroit Concert Venues Feature the Biggest Names in Music by: chiron99
Up for some music? Want to see your favorite music performer in action? Love the live experience of a concert? Detroit 's capacity for handling big crowds and drawing the biggest names in music makes it a prime destination for concert-goers. This is Motown after all - the city where the likes of Stevie Wonder and the Supremes launched their careers.
April 02 2008: Celtic Cross Stitch Fabric - Tips On Choosing And Using Cross Fabrics by: Jennifer Walter
Fun with Celtic cross stitch never ends And there would be enough proof for this from the creations of your granny
March 27 2008: Celtic Counted Cross Stitch - Basic Medieval Embrodery Samplers And Designs by: Jennifer Walter
Celtic cross stitch has a branch referred as Celtic counted cross stitch and this name is derived because of its unique method of sewing Cross stitch is an effortless method to discover modus operandi
March 27 2008: Rolling Mill – Milling Silver & Gold Sheet & Wire by: Adam Hunter
Rolling Mills, Milling Sheet & Wire
Adam Hunter of Cookson Precious Metals covers the essentials of rolling mills within the jewellery workshop, and looks at how to roll precious metal (silver, gold) sheet and wire
Rolling Mills – Basic Concepts
Rolling mills are one of the more common jewellery tools seen in small and medium sized workshops
March 21 2008: A Brief History Of Frame Throughout The Centuries by: Cornici Maselli
The use of the world frame transferred to common language to indicate the relationship between an object and its environmental context gives some idea of the importance of what is commonly referred to as the container with regard to the contained Just as in the case of a building one notes the harmony with the surrounding landscape or urban framework, so with a painting should one observe how the frame is in tone both with the subject matter of the picture itself and with the surrounding wall, since the frame has the double function of completing the work of art and at the same time harmonizing with the space around it
March 10 2008: Forming Tools & Equipment For Jewelery Making by: Adam Hunter
Adam Hunter of Cookson Precious Metals covers the essentials of forming metal, and the tools and equipment required for this combination of essential techniques
Forming Metal
Forming metal is an essential part of jewellery making, and as a process the level of skill involved is often overlooked
March 10 2008: Chinese Tattoo Designs - A Warning by: Gustavo Gomez
In recent years Chinese tattoos have become extremely popular The authentic characters are fully of history and mystery, especially if you come from a non-Chinese culture
March 03 2008: The Future Of Album Cover Art by: Robert Benson
As we conclude our four-part article series on album cover art, let’s to peer into the future and see what lies ahead for vinyl records and album cover art Joining us again for our discussion is Vinyl Record Day Founder and vinyl businessman Gary Freiberg (www
February 20 2008: Sharing Digital Photography by: Jason Kay
Pictures are priceless And with families and friends usually spread far apart in terms of geography, pictures are the way to keep up with the latest news
February 18 2008: Painting Tips To Help You Decide Which Paint To Use by: Ian Antonio
How to choose between oils, acrylics, watercolours and pastels
One of the very first decisions you must make when you start painting is what sort of paint (also called medium) to use The following information is intended to be informative and help you decide between the most commonly used paints
February 18 2008: Planning A Painting by: Ian Antonio
Essential decisions to make before you start a painting
Essential decisions
Is it necessary to plan a painting in careful detail before you start, or should you let it evolve as you go along
February 11 2008: Which Scrapbooking Tote Is Right For You? by: Christine Perry
Even if you have the perfect craft room at home, there may be times when you want to take your scrapbooking hobby on the go Enjoying this hobby with others not only is a social event, it teaches you new techniques and brings inspiration to your page layouts
February 06 2008: Looking For An Affordable Unique Gift For All Ages And All Occasions? by: David Fowler
Many people waste time, money and stress searching for the ideal gift for a loved one or close friend only to find that after all their efforts it is received politely with a feeling that they wish you had not bothered Others make the mistake of thinking that they need to spend a small fortune to impress the recipient
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