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Articles in Home | Family And Home | Crafts articles Title|Newest|Oldest Easy Way to Get Started Scrapbooking  By : Lena Fields Do you remember those days as a kid pasting newspaper clippings onto paper and bundling dozens of papers together with some fancy ribbon or a string? Now there's a grown up way to save and preserve your treasures: Scrapbooking. We'll show you the way to get started... let the fun begin! Say It On A Shirt  By : Mandar Throughout human history people have always found ways to express their ideas to others. Handbills and flyers have covered city walls since the advent of the printing press. Graffiti has been around since Roman times. In the 20th century, a new form of self expression emerged: the t-shirt. Originally introduced by the Navy in 1913, it took widespread use by soldiers in World War II to introduce the crew neck t-shirt to the public. The 1950’s were also important in the hist... Finding Uses for Old Buttons  By : James Monahan There is a treasure in every piece of trash. One only has to go and look at the possibilities of every piece and finding great ways of reusing them. One of the things that we often ignore is a button. Pottery Is The Eyes Of The Beholder  By : James Monahan From days of long ago when the art of pottery was considered to be the greatest career anyone could ever venture and the pottery techniques are solely-owned by one family. Create Your Own Christmas Centerpiece  By : Paul Buckley Lots of things are eye catching at Christmas time. For a host or hostess of a big Christmas dinner, no decoration is quite as important as the centerpiece for their dining table. Three Holiday Ornaments Anyone Can Make  By : Henry Gallant Do you spend loads of money on holiday ornaments every year, trying to create a unique and unforgettable Christmas tree display? Do you wish holiday decorating were simpler and more affordable? If so, here are three fun and easy ideas for creating your very own recycled Christmas tree ornaments! Remember, decorating need not be costly or stressful. Creating your own ornaments out of everyday household items can be one of the most rewarding and stress-busting activities of... Handmade Ornaments for the Tree  By : David Barnes Decorating your Christmas tree for the holidays can be pleasant and exciting rather than nerve wrecking and expensive. This is especially true if you start early investigating the different types of homemade ornaments your family can make togethether. Handmade Christmas Gifts Your Family Will Love  By : David Barnes Handmade Christmas gifts are the most thoughtful type of gift to give for Christmas to your family, but the greatest gift you can give is one that you have made yourself. It is a gift that will be cherished for years to come because you loved them enough to give the gift of your talents and time Making Your Own Flower Arrangements  By : Sintilia Miecevole Flowers have long been used to symbolize life’s important events and emotions. Roses are symbols of love, lilies, the flowers of death and renewal, and carnations a sign of appreciation. We use flowers as wedding decorations, Valentine’s Day presents and Christmas ornaments. No matter what the occasion is, a beautiful flower arrangement is a wonderful way to celebrate life through vibrant colors and rich floral scents. Florists provide customers with a variety of arrangeme... What's a Lanyard and How it Can be Used  By : Ispas Marin What is a lanyard in fact? I can tell you that you can see lanyards every day because they are used in almost every domain. Many people haven't even heard about lanyards although they all know what they are. So basically people just don't know what they are called. Creating your own bag Designs  By : Brenda Olsen Describes how to make your own handbags. How To Start Your Own Successful Crafts Business  By : Conleth Onu Are you intrigued by the idea of starting a profitable business, doing what you love to do? Perhaps you've had the idea that you can make crafts and sell them for profits. Buying Embroidery Machines  By : George Royal Types of Embroidery Machines: When shopping for embroidery machines, remember that there are different types of equipments that can be classified under embroidery machines, based on function, size and use. The most common types are those that need manual operation to create designs on fabrics and other materials, and are mainly used for fiber art and quilting projects. These are: 1. Embroidery only Machine: This unit is meant only for embroidery and can be a great accom... History of Candle Making  By : Coffee Man History on Candle Making from 3000 BC to Present. Contains information from Egyptians to Europians. How To Make Your Own Jewelry  By : Lee Dobbins Looking for a unique gift to give or something special to spice up a favorite outfit? It’s quite easy to make your own jewelry which you can wear yourself or give as gifts. Making jewelry is a great way to express yourself and make for unique gifts that don’t cost a bundle! Soothe Yourself by Creating Some of Your Own Aromatherapy Recipes and Scents  By : James Hunt Today you can create your own soothing scents by using some of the many aromatherapy recipes that can are easy to follow. These scents range from your ordinary run... Learn the Basics of Embroidery  By : James Hunt What is embroidery? Do you know embroidery? Do you want to learn or do you know the basics but want to learn more... Crafts for Kids: Homemade Bird Feeders  By : James Hunt There is nothing more enjoyable than eating breakfast and watching birds flutter and dance outside the kitchen window on a snowy morning... Melt and Pour Soap Making  By : James Hunt Soap making is a skill that’s been passed down to generations. Because of the use of lye, many people are scared away from making soap... Making Memory Wire Jewelry  By : Lee Dobbins Maing memory wire jewelry is easy with these step by step instructions. Essential Embroidery Supplies  By : George Royal Before taking up embroidery as an occupation or a hobby, you need to know the different types of important embroidery supplies and accessories that are available. Also keep in mind that each type can be further divided into specific subtypes based on function and utility. Choose the right tools depending on your need, and type of work. How To Choose An Embroidery Machine  By : Mike Barus The latest technology today is sewing machines that double as embroidery machines. By using the computer integrated into the machine, you can quickly and easily add cards or downloads to embroider any pattern imaginable. Instead of spending hours on an embroidery pattern by doing the needlework by hand, create beautiful and durable machine embroidered pieces in mere seconds. If you are interested in purchasing an embroidery machine, doing the initial research will ensure you ... Make Money With Embroidery  By : Doug Mahopac People are all ages are looking to make extra money. Whether you are planning to supplement your current income or looking to replace an income totally, consider using a hobby like embroidery to make some fast cash. Embroidered items are always popular with all types of shoppers, and you can easily begin an embroidery company with a low overhead for those short of start up funds. When you decide to start a business based on selling embroidered products, you should first co... History Of Embroidery  By : Donna Somerkin Embroidery is an age old art form that has decorated clothing, bedding, and household goods for hundreds of years. Using colored threads to create patterns has dated back to the time of ancient Egypt, when women sewed metallic threads into clothing for decoration. The trend caught on with Babylonians, Phoenicians, and Hebrews, who all began incorporating embroidered pieces into their clothing. The oldest embroidered piece in existence is the world famous Bayeux Tapestry, d... Most Popular Embroidery Patterns  By : Bill B. Carmel Embroidery is a popular hobby enjoyed by men and women all over the world. This historic needlecraft has changed a great deal over its lifetime and has been given a high tech boost through the popular embroidery machines that can whip up a lovely design with a push of a button. When it comes to the most popular embroidery patterns, however, it does not matter if you intend to grab a needle and colorful floss or download a pattern on your whiz bang embroidery machine. The top ... Free Instructions On How To Sew A Drawstring Bag In Minutes  By : Jennifer Thoden Looking for a super quick, super easy sewing project that you can use right away? Learn how to sew a stylish drawstring bag for gifts or for your home. How To Make Expensive Looking Professional Drapes In A Day  By : Jennifer Thoden Learn how to sew simple and beautiful drapes step-by-step with illustrated instructions. How to Make an Environmentally Friendly Bath and Spa Gift Basket  By : Helen Hecker Giving an eco-friendly or environmentally friendly bath and spa gift basket is a great way to help the environment. Whether you buy the gift basket or make it yourself, the environment will be better off for it. Think recycled paper (100% post-consumer, waste/process, chlorine-free paper), organic where possible, and recycling. Just follow these simple instructions for making your bath and spa gift basket. Bird Twig Wreath  By : Dawn Keadic This is a very attractive wreath and a very popular one. You will want to gather a supply of twigs which are long, thin and pliable. You will also need craft wire, 22 to 24 gauge, wire cutters, a glue gun, glue sticks and a wreath base. You will also want some bird picks, the choice is yours, an artificial birds’ nest, wooden eggs, small ones, and a large ribbon. You will want to cut the twigs into about ten inch lengths. Take a handful of twigs, choosing an amount that se... Peacock Feather Wreath  By : Dawn Keadic Making a peacock feather wreath is a very easy project and will result in a beautifully elegant finished product. This sort of wreath makes a beautiful adornment for your home at any time of year and can be enhanced by the addition of ornaments or left in its natural splendor. For this project you will need a straw wreath base. The size of the wreath base which you choose to use will be a part in determining the size of the wreath. There is no right or wrong in a lot of th... Making Dried Flower Wreaths  By : Dawn Keadic Dried flower wreaths can be especially beautiful and add that little bit of elegance to the interior of your home, or can be used as a door wreath, as you prefer. Personally I like to make them and hang them on a mirror of a buffet cabinet in the dining room or on a round wall mirror in the living room. I call these “grandmother’s” wreaths, because I choose to make them in the old fashioned way in which my grandmother made them. You will want to gather a bag full of “trim... 6 Styling Tips For Your Fresh Cut Flowers!  By : Willie Jones So your going to bring your grocery store or florist bought flowers home, now what! I have seen many people just plunk them in a vase of water and that’s it. Sometimes that works but here are some simple tips to make you look like you’re a pro at it. 1) In a clean vase, take your greens first, snip the ends off to the size you want and then start criss crossing the stems into the vase so that you have stems all around inside the vase. There are two reasons for this. One is... How to Make Environmentally Friendly Newborn, New Baby or Baby Gift Baskets  By : Helen Hecker Giving an eco-friendly or environmentally friendly newborn baby, new baby or baby gift basket is a great way to help the environment. Whether you buy an eco-friendly gift basket from a gift basket business, make it cheaply yourself at home or add it to an existing line for your gift basket business, the environment will be better off for it. Tips on How to Make a Valentine's Day Gift Basket for Your Loved One - Man or Woman  By : Helen Hecker Making a gift basket for Valentine’s Day for someone you love is a very personalized way to convey your feelings and easy too. A custom, personal gift basket from you will be more appreciated than anything you can buy from a store. What You Must Know Before Sending Troop Gifts, Gift Baskets and Care Packages -- All Year 'Round  By : Helen Hecker Our deployed troop members lack many necessities and can use hard-to-get items for 'bargaining chips' to get what they do need. It's important to know what our troops need or don't need, whether to send troops gifts in a box or gift basket and how to prepare and ship packages properly. Choosing Embroidery Thread  By : George Royal Selecting the right type of threads for any embroidery work is important because the color and texture of the design, and eventually the look of the final product depend on the material and type of thread used. There’s a wide variety of embroidery thread to choose from, so take your time to decide what type or combination should be best for the design you have in mind. More importantly, thread selections should be based on Sewability, Seam Performance and Appearance, Availabi... What Fruits To Add To A Fruit Basket  By : Donna Somerkin If you want to give a unique gift that is guarantee to be used an enjoyed by the recipient, consider a fruit basket. Fruit baskets are fabulous ways to provide your friend, family member, neighbor, co-worker, or client with a delicious—and healthy—treat that looks like a million bucks, but is actually budget friendly. When looking a fruit basket, you can either choose to purchase one pre-made or make your own to save you some of your hard-earned cash. Regardless where you get... Anyone Can Make a Premium Handmade Bar of Soap  By : Jeffrey Dorrian Using common everyday ingredients, this recipe doesn't require a scale or a thermometer. Anyone can learn how tho make a luxurious handmade bar of soap. 150 New Money-Saving Container and Product Ideas for Making Personalized Gift Baskets  By : Helen Hecker A standard willow basket is what usually comes to mind when people think of gift basket containers, but there are many other unique containers that can be used that will save you money. Often these containers are much more practical and have far more uses then a standard willow basket and are much more personalized. And a wide range of products for your custom gift baskets can be considered, beyond the usual scope of the traditional gift basket items or products. Many of the ideas will save you money and/or fit the frugal lifestyle. A Thing To Do With A Basket After The Fruit Is Gone  By : Mike Barus Once you have consumed the fruit and other contents of your fruit basket, do not throw out the basket itself! These containers that hold a bevy of edible goodies are perfect for a number of clever uses around your home. From storage to decoration, the basket portion of your gift will allow you to keep enjoying the present long after the fruit has been enjoyed. Today’s fruit baskets are using more unique and less traditional containers, ranging from colanders to planters. I... Wreath Making Fundraisers  By : Dawn Keadic Wreath making and selling can be a fun project and a money maker for almost any organization; however it is going to take some careful planning to make sure that everything runs smoothly. You’re weekly get together group may be all in favor of making wreaths, but as with any group project, you will have members who will be at different levels of capabilities. Some members may already be proficient wreath makers, others may be rank beginners. You will also want to decide i... Twig Wreaths For Rustic Or Elegant Appeal  By : Dawn Keadic The thought of twigs may conjure up an old forest, or well-constructed bird's nest. Twigs are also an extremely popular material for wreaths. A wreath can be made entirely of twigs for a rustic, primitive appeal or can have all sorts of materials added to them for a graceful design. They can also accent a wreath for any season of the year whether its Thanksgiving or Valentine's Day. The charm of twig wreaths stems from their raw, natural beauty. The trend for wreaths made... You Can Make A Wreath Out Of Wallpaper!  By : Dawn Keadic How many times have you stood and admired the beauty of the flowers in your wallpaper? If you’re anything like me, I’ll bet it’s been plenty of times. You probably picked the paper because you thought it was especially beautiful. How about making a dried flower wreath that would duplicate the look of the wall paper and add a special look to the decor of your living room? Sound impossible? It really isn’t. With a little bit of careful planning, you can create a dried flowe... Know These Important Things Before You Learn How To Knit  By : B Hopkins Did you ever enjoy texture of yarns in your hand or wondering how that interesting color pattern was created in your favorite sweater? Then you will surely have fun learning the art of knitting. Knitting is one of several ways to turn thread or yarn into cloth -weaving and crochet. It’s all about creativity. A Brief History Of Soap Making  By : Jeffrey Dorrian From ancient times to our colonial ancestors, soap making has had a regular place at the dinner table of everyday life. How To Make A Rubber Band Gun  By : Brenda H. Murphy Back in the days when kids made a lot of their toys, some devious little mind came up with a way to fire rubber bands off more than their own thumbs. Thus was born the rubber band gun. Today, they're enjoying such a resurgence of popularity, that you can even buy guns carved from wood, that replicate actual weapons such as repeating rifles, pistols and more. But for a simply weapon to give your friends a snapping good time, try this. Gather up a piece of wood, such as a sh... Steps On How To Make Soy Candles For Fundraiser Activities  By : Simon Oliver Most people love candles, and they just love collecting them for their homes. Collecting candles is a great idea but making candles is even better. Candle fundraiser activities have been known and used by many people for many purposes. Candles are easy to make, and you will enjoy it at the same time as raising money for a good cause. Soy candles are best for candle fundraiser activities. They are much better and considered a healthier choice compared to the scented candle... How To Make Kid's Birthday Invitations  By : Alison Palmer Creating a birthday invitation for your kid’s birthday party is easy and affordable. Plus creating your own birthday invitations makes it even more meaningful for your child since you have taken extra effort in making his or her birthday even more special. You can make attractive birthday invitations that are even more beautiful compared to those commercially bought birthday cards by simply applying a few very simple desktop publishing and design principles. Simply follow the... Sewing Machines for Children  By : Joseph Then Children love to make crafts and have fun making things. One way for children to do this is with their very own sewing machine. Craft Businesses For Fun & Profit  By : Jeffrey Dorrian Is it possible to turn your crafting passion into a profitable business? We spend so much of our free time doing hobbies, why not turn them into profitable businesses. 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