How to Do a Fun Memory Project for Children (18 Jan 2006)
Perhaps you are having grandchildren or your friends children spend a few days with you. If so, I have some great ideas about entertaining them and at the same time, this is an opportunity to spend time with them.
Go out and find an inexpen...
Little Girls Dream Dollhouse (06 Jan 2006)
Here is a dream house that is quick cheap and fun to make. Every little girl loves playing with their dolly's, what better way to make it more fun than to make a cozy home for them, plus this doubles as storage carry case, so it is easy to take do...
How To Make A Wrapped Wire Loop (22 Apr 2006)
For many of your bead patterns, you will need to know how to make a wrapped wire loop.
A wrapped wire loop is medium thick wire wrapped to form an enclosed loop that you use to string beads and dangles.
To create a wrapped loop you sho...
How To Sew A Pencil Bag (31 Jan 2006)
We all have a need for a container to hold our "stuff". Whether it's pens, scissors, paper clips, notes... you need something to hold it all. And you want it to be attractive and match your home decor.
Well this little bag is the perfect acc...
Bramble Knit Stitch Pattern (12 Aug 2005)
This rather old, well-known stitch has never lost its favour. Used again and again, the nutty appearance is a reminder of autumn. It is a pattern that looks splendid in a bizarre assortment of colours, being perfect for using up those odd, short l...
Hobby Metal Casting -The Journey & Exploration. (02 Aug 2005)
Involvement in certain hobbies can be due to all kinds of factors, in some cases it stems from a curiosity point of view, with others it can be because a friend insisted on showing you how, but the urge can also come from a personal need or challe...
A Primer for Appraising Antique Wood Furniture (05 Jan 2006)
The general look of a piece of furniture tells the expert whether it is old or not, but this is a matter of experience. If you are interested in old furniture see as many genuine pieces as you can; go to museums where you are certain of the authen...
Free Instructions On How To Sew A Drawstring Bag In Minutes (25 Sep 2005)
Drawstring bags are one of those sewing projects that can transcend all purposes. You can make them to hold small objects, like those seasonal colored glass rocks that you fill your vases with. You can use them as gift bags to cover wine bottles, ...
Custom Gift Basket (26 Sep 2005)
Making a custom gift basket is easy and satisfying. A handmade gift basket is a special way to let others know that you care. By making a custom gift basket you create a unique gift for your friends and family. The following six easy steps give yo...
Update Your Wardrobe By Sewing Some Basics With Fashion Trends (09 Feb 2006)
Nothing 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 ...
Turn Your Favourite Flowers into Flower Paintings (23 Dec 2005)
Most of us have a favourite flower. We plant them in our gardens, we buy them at the florist, we are given them as bouquets to celebrate a a birthday, anniversary or to wish us a speedy recovery. Unfortunately, most blooms have a short life. I ad...
How to Hide from Sudoku (04 Feb 2006)
My wife noticed that I was doing the Sudoku puzzles in our local rag instead of the crossword. They start easy on Monday and increase in difficulty towards the end of the week. She decided I should have a thick book of Sudoku puzzles to take up th...
Four Large Must Have Musical Boxes for Music Box and Antique Collectors (26 Dec 2005)
Large musical boxes have been in existence since the 1820's. For the music box and antique collector, there are four large musical boxes which are particularly unique and "a must have" for any collection. They are the mandolin music box, piccolo m...
Screen Printing T Shirts May Be The Gift Choice For Your Next Event (27 Aug 2005)
What would make a good gift that is unique and fun all at the same time? I thought of the answer when walking through a local theme park one day. Screen printing t shirts are a great gift to bring a smile to someone's face while recording a memory...
Make Your Scrapbooking Efforts Easier With a Journal (09 May 2006)
(We would love to give you a journaling-tip to help you along.....)
Journals are a great way to keep track of dates, places, and events that you wish to include in your scrapbooks. You can use a special notebook, PDA, or a calendar to keep t...
Scrapbooking And The Use Of Digital Photography (07 Feb 2006)
Digital photography has made scrapbooking easier than ever before.
Digital cameras allow you to view your pictures immediately instead of
waiting hours or days for film to be developed.
You will also know if you have captured the perfect s...
How to Make a Winter Crafts Snow Globe (06 May 2006)
Snow globes are great for any occasion or holiday, simply by changing what you use to create your scene. Just let your imagination run wild!
For example, make a harvest scene for Thanksgiving, a ghostly haunted house for Halloween, a red Va...
Birds - How To Identify Them (16 Sep 2005)
In this last article of our series on birds we're going to cover something that most people find quite fascinating. How are bird watchers able to so quickly identify their feathered friends? With so many species of birds it can't be that easy, o...
Olive Drab Duck - Arts And Crafts With Your Kids! (24 Mar 2006)
A paper mache olive drab duck will make a great birthday and/or celebration piñata. A paper mache olive drab duck will also make a wonderful creative arts and crafts project for you and your family on a sunny (or rainy) day. The olive drab duck ...
Turning Trash Into Treasure - The Truth About Scrapbooking (06 Dec 2005)
While so many women today enjoy the art of scrapbooking, many are surprised to discover that it has a history that stretches back some one hundred seventy nine years and has as much to do with trash as with delicate embellishments and carefully wr...
