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  • Make Your Scrapbooking Pages Personal: Use Your Own Handwriting  By : Christine Perry
    Scrapbooking has joined the digital age. We can now make complete scrapbooking pages on our computers. Even those of us who prefer traditional scrapbooking tend to use the computer for our journaling to print clean, neat captions and narratives on our layouts.
  • Crochet Shawls Create Fashion Statements  By : Kacie Mcculley
    The craft of crocheting is a craft that has been practiced by several generations. Indeed, several things can be created with crocheting, such as items like a crochet shawl. An aged grandmother sitting in a rocking chair wearing a crochet shawl sn...
  • The Beauty of Hexagon Quilting Patterns  By : Adrian Leech
    With the exception of circular and square patterns, hexagon quilting patterns are amongst the simplest design for quilters to create. However, many people reckon that it consumes a lot of time to cut all the pieces. It is true that it takes a lot ...
  • Crochet Beads are Versatile  By : Deena Earl
    It's easy to want to add lots of beads to a crochet project because they are so colorful and beautiful. As with all things crochet, the process is easier than the finished project makes it look. Selecting beads with an appropriate hole size is vit...
  • Antique Carousel Horse Reproduction - Create Your Own  By : Ron Cambria
    Collectors almost will pay any price for the true hand carved horses once displayed on the carousels of yesteryear. Through the miracle of modern technology molds have been produced of these works of art. From these molds grand carousel horses have been recreated. In this article I will show you where to purchase them and guide you through the process.
  • Rubber Stampers: The Many Advantages of A Plastic Rubber Stamp  By : Amy Wells....
    Plastic rubber stamps are a newer variation on the tradition rubber mounts used for stamping. They offer many advantages, and are worth taking a look at, especially if you're interested in working with larger images, such as borders. The stamp picture itself is still fabricated of rubber, but instead of wood, you can find a large scope of rubber stamps with plastic blocks.
  • What You Need for Making Bead Jewelry  By : Gary Capps
    Stringing beads is one of those simple pleasures in life that almost anyone can enjoy. It doesn’t require a lot of skill to begin, but when it comes to making beaded jewelry, it certainly can’t hurt to have some experience under your belt! Start with simple patterns and once you’ve mastered the basics, go to more advanced patterns. From there, it won’t be long before you’re making beautiful jewelry that anyone would love to wear!
  • Free Quilting Patterns: You can Find Inexpensive, Beautiful and Even Free Quilting Patterns  By : Kusuma
    Internet power nowadays has made live easier than ever to find practically anything that we are looking for. This is especially true when you want to find cheap or free patterns for sewing and quilting. If you are looking for inexpensive or free quilting patterns with beautiful designs, then the answer for you is here.
  • How to Make Cross Stitch Friends.  By : Geordie Johnny
    Ever wonder how and where you can find fellow stitchers to share your common bond, stitchers who might well become your cross stitch friends in time? You may feel sometimes that you would love to chat with other cross stitch lovers but have no idea how to meet these people. Well, lots of options exist. With just a little research, you can find others with whom you can trade cross stitch tips, share some laughs, and offer encouragement and motivation on difficult projects.
  • They're All Around Us: A Ceramic Products Tour  By : Cindy Anderson
    Ceramic plates and cups - that's what most people think of when they hear the word 'ceramics.' But in fact ceramic products are all around us - they literally fill our world. Come on a little tour with me - I promise that it will open your eyes.
  • 7 Steps To Take Before Moving Your Grandfather Clock  By : Barry Share
    Some time or other you will have to move your longcase clock whether it’s in the process of moving house or just time to clean behind the case and move it for decorating
  • An Introduction to Needlepoint Canvas  By : Carolyn McNeil
    A basic introduction to needlepoint canvas, including the different types of canvas available and their uses.
  • The Five Basic Types of Needlepoint Stitches  By : Carolyn McNeil
    An introduction to the basic needlepoint stitches available.
  • Important Things About Quilting Patterns That You Should Know  By : Kusuma
    Quilting has played a part in the history of man. The craft was discovered way back in the 17th century and were made evident in different countries all over the world, mainly used in soldier’s armor and bed coverings and warm blankets to ward off the intense winter. In the United States, there gave a number of decades where quilting enjoyed unrivaled popularity in many households. In fact a lot people women would hand down their quilts from one generation to another or make some memory blocks to stitch lovingly all the wonderful milestones in their lives.
  • Designing Fun With Scrapbook & Card Making  By :
    This articel is about selling scrapbook and card making products on eBay and thinking in ways that bring inspiration about creative ideas.
  • Drying Flowers for Crafts  By : Emma Snow
    Drying flowers is a simple and inexpensive way to preserve these cherished moments. There are multiple ways to use your flowers and preserve them for crafts and decorations. Whether they were a gift, or from a special day they can be made into something to enjoy long after that time has passed.
  • Tips on Making Flower Arrangements  By : Bobbie McKee
    There is nothing more beautiful than flowers in bloom arranged artfully in a delicate, crystal vase. Do you want to learn how to make those kinds of flower arrangements that often get featured on TV or magazines?
  • The Web Stitch  By : Carolyn McNeil
    The basics of working the Web Stitch in any needlepoint project.
  • Yarn Blues..........When Worsted Just Isn't Enough  By : Alice Seidel
    One of the best things about buying yarn for knitting is the absolute profusion of varieties and colors currently available. Walk into any yarn shop and the array of all things woven can be quite overwhelming. Yet, some specialty yarns appear too delicate to knit with, and the question arises, just what should I knit?
  • Where Are The Scottish Clockmakers  By : Barry Share
    The making of clocks in Scotland was not recognized as a separate craft until about 1640. In Aberdeen in 1618 there were but three clocks.
  • All About Quilting Patterns That You Should Know  By : Ie Kuo Yen
    Quilting has played a part in the history of man. The craft was actually discovered way back in the 17th century and were made evident in different countries all over the world, mainly used in soldier’s armor and bed coverings and warm blankets to ward off the intense winter. In the United States, there gave a number of decades where quilting enjoyed unrivaled popularity in many households. As a matter of fact a lot people women would hand down their quilts from one generation to another or make some memory blocks to stitch lovingly all the wonderful milestones in their lives.
  • Blocking Basics for Knitters  By : Alice Seidel
    Learning to knit is such fun! Rather than knowing just the basic stitches and needle and yarn information, you want your knitting to look its very best. For this you also need to know how to block your finished projects. Usually, blocking is mentioned in a sentence or two, if at all, in finishing instructions.
  • 5 Hobbies You Can Turn Into Craft Show Profits  By : Natalie Goyette
    When some people think of crafts, they think of little knick knacks, or trinkets, or maybe what their son or daughter made in school or in church. But a craft, by definition, is anything that is made by the hands – or at least in most part by the hands. That means most of the ‘craft-like’ hobbies we have are considered crafts.


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