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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tips for flower arranging at home
- Floral design is an art and for some it comes easy. If you have tried and failed or never tried at all, take heart, all is not lost. The beauty of learning at home is that if you make mistakes, it does not matter if it looks a bit funny. With some helpful tips and practice you can become proficient at it.From my years as a designer, I have learned some helpful ideas that will make the journ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Civil war uniforms: 5 tips on making your trousers last forever!
- Are your pants wearing out too fast?Does it look like you are expecting a flood because your pants are too short?Make your Civil War Uniform trousers last forever by following these 5 tips!1. Cut your trousers long, so when you first start wearing them you will have to roll them up a few times. Your inseam should be a few inches longer.Don't worry! It is authentic to ro...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Amish quilts ? a dying american art
- Amish quilting has been a tradition for more than a century here in rural Pennsylvania. Amish women create quilts, often in groups called quilting bees. This "bee" affords them the opportunity to gather in a social setting as well as give a rare opportunity to be creative and expressive in a community that frowns on pride and fanciful possessions. Because the quilts are a functional crea...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What is a battle ready sword?
- You'd think that the term "battle ready sword" would be pretty much self explanatory wouldn't you?Unfortunately, many of the swords being described as "battle ready" are anything but. And to quote Adrian Ko from Sword Forum International, "a lot of these swords I wouldn't want to take into battle even if they were strapped to a M-16. And even then I'd be worried!&qu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - An easy way to understand your collectibles
- What kind of gifts you often receive? Is it toy dolls, animal figurine, antique, pottery, game, memorabilia or something you consider as a collectables? Well, what ever it is, as long as it pleases you, those entire gifts are full with memory which you then consider as a collectibles. Gifts and collectibles are not contradicting each other; instead they are supplementing each other.That is ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Treasure hunting - part two
- Treasure hunting begins at home. People regularly find famous old books and valuable antiques in their attics, so get up there and look. One couple opened their walls while remodeling, and found them insulated with thousands of old and valuable movie posters. In the thirties a theater owner ahd put them there. The couple sold $200,000 worth of the posters, the last I heard.There are many mo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to make sea shell candles
- Collecting sea shells along the beach is a favorite kids summer activity. Take it one step further by transforming their seaside treasures into beautiful decorations or kids make-and-take party favors. This easy sea shell candle craft shows you how.When completed, scatter sea shell candles about your party table along with other beach souvenirs, such as starfish and sand dollars. Larger she...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Treasure hunting - the unusual ways
- When you think of treasure hunting, maybe gold coins and precious stones come to mind, but it doesn't end there. You can start in your own attic to see what treasures you find. Then you can check out some of the more unusual ways to go treasure hunting.Diamonds In Parking LotsTemperature changes getting in and out of cars and buildings cause diamonds to come loose from their s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Jewelry making: measuring for bracelets without a tape
- Your cousin's friend in Saskatchewan has asked you to design a custom bracelet for her. You have all the beads, materials, and tools, but you're stumped about the length. She doesn't have a clue about her wrist measurement, or a flexible measuring tape to use, and you're not about to travel that far north to measure her wrist. What do you do?Simple. Ask her to take a piece of string, wrap i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Creating vacation memories
- My daughter and I recently had the opportunity to spend a week at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. We were totally overwhelmed with all the things there were to do, and I had no idea how we would ever be able to remember it all.We decided to put together a scrapbook of our Disney World memories. We wanted this to be as inexpensive as possible, while at the same time creative. Before we lef...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Friendship albums
- My 12-year-old daughter was mad at me when I refused to pay $25 for a school yearbook last year. Who are they trying to kid?In an attempt to appease my daughter, I suggested buying a little notebook that her friends could write messages in for her. As it turned out, we found a small turquoise spiral-bound notebook for about $3 that she really liked. Her gel pens looked really great on the t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Saving family keepsakes for scrapbooking
- I'm new to scrapbooking, and I still can't believe all the possibilities there are for scrapbook layouts.When I first began I pulled out and organized a lot of my daughter's childhood photos. Also collecting dust on my closet shelf was a box of other family keepsakes I'd kept throughout the years.For example, when we went to Disney World, in addition to all the pictures we had taken,...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Lighted holiday potpourri jars
- Lighted potpourri jars are a festive addition to any holiday decor. They are inexpensive, easy to make, and make great hostess gifts.SUPPLIES:1 package Christmas lights (20-bulb strand) Wide-mouth canning jar Potpourri Holiday ribbon Pinecones, small holiday decorations Doily or holiday fabric cut to fit over the mouth of the canning jar Glue gunDIR...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Butterfly candle holders
- Butterfly candle holders are easy to make and a great gift idea. The materials are very inexpensive, and you can use your imagination for a variety of designs. To get started, you will need:Materials:Small glass candle holders Butterfly wrapping paper Yellow tissue paper Decoupage Cuticle scissors Small paintbrush Damp paper towelYou can buy whatever gl...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Leather care
- Leather CareWhen buying leather, the best thing you can do is ask the people who you buy it from, what the manufacturer recommends for leather care and cleaning. Don't forget to ask what other products may work well for leather care too, as there may be something you're more comfortable using. Also ask what the product does to and for the leather.While still alive, leather on ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Money making hobbies - which ones?
- Which ones can be money making hobbies? A friend made a life-sized cow out of plywood once. He painted it, put it in the yard, and people started asing if he would sell it. He soon had a waiting list of customers for his plywood cows. With a profit of about fifty dollars each, he wasn't getting rich, but isn't making money with your hobby more fun than a job?Money Making Hobbies - Two Ap...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tech-savvy crafters can go global
- The image of a crafter or artisan is often serene, even pastoral. It's easy to imagine a potter spinning his wheel in his barn-turned-studio and then selling his wares at the little farmer's market down the road. Or a knitter, knitting quietly with a dog at her feet and a cup of tea as she gets ready for this year's Christmas craft fair.But, in today's global market, such crafters, artisans...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to make a simple gemstone necklace
- With gemstone beads, every bead is precious. Every bead is beautiful. A little more effort is needed when stringing a gemstone necklace together.First, decide on the design. Take a fishing line and string the gemstone beads through it. Hold the string of beads around your neck in front of the mirror to see how the necklace would look. When you are pleased with your design, then start string...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ever wanted to make your own themed gift baskets?
- If you've always wanted to know how to make your own gift baskets, this article will give you some tips to get started. Gift baskets are such a wonderful gift and can be given for any occasion. Creating personalized themed gift baskets is a great gift to give that someone special. Gift Baskets are easy to make and a joy to give.When creating a themed gift basket, don't limit yourself as to ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Create a gift basket for a dog lover!
- The choice of what gift to give your family and friends can often be a difficult one. One of the best gifts that you can give is a gift basket. A gift basket is that one present that comes in many shapes, themes and of course price ranges. A gift basket can also be a new arrival gift idea.The diversity of gift baskets is never-ending. You can give a doggy gourmet food gift basket or a bath ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Create a gift basket for a cat lover!
- The choice of what gift to give your family and friends can often be a difficult one. One of the best gifts that you can give is a themed gift basket. A gift basket is that one present that comes in many shapes, themes and of course price ranges. A gift basket can also be a new arrival gift idea for that family pet.The diversity of gift baskets is never-ending. You can give a cat gourmet fo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Make your own professional gift baskets
- Ever given your family or friends a beautiful gift basket? Gift baskets are such a wonderful gift and can be given for any occasion. However, if you are like me you don't have a clue where to start, let alone how to put one together?.. and the thought of creating a gift basket is the last thing on your mind? Then read on?.Let me tell you how easy it is to make an amazingly beautiful gift ba...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Machine embroidery digitizing - what youll need besides the software
- You've purchased an embroidery machine, practiced the designs that were included in the package, maybe even bought a disc of designs or downloaded a few designs off the Internet to stitch out. Now you're thinking about investing in digitizing software and taking your embroidery to the next level. But the digitizing program is just a part of what you'll need before entering the creative world of em...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A look at patriotic lapel pins
- Perhaps the most popular type of lapel pin is the patriotic pin. Dating back to the Civil War in the United States, lapel pins that declare a person's patriotism are popular, highly collectible and trade-worthy! From the Civil War through WWI, patriotic lapel pins were medallions hung from ribbons pinned on a lapel. After WWI, there were more factories and the ability to mass-produce die-cast meta...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A look at the humidor plan
- There are many styles of humidors that range from the smaller traveling humidor to the large cabinet and even walk-in room humidors. By far, the most popular humidor is the glass top humidor also referred to as the desktop humidor.While many people will choose to purchase an already made humidor, for those who are more inclined, the art of making one's own humidor can be a very appealing id...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Pagan crafts
- Greetings to all Crafty Pagans,Witches and those who want to learn Pagan crafts.The purpose of this is to provide doable crafts and to create crafts and tools that will have your positve energies that will enrich your power while performing rituals or spellworks and in your every day life.I would like to share with you many Pagan crafts which we will cover from creating your altar,to making...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Decorative metal work techniques from the early 1900s
- Today's Metal Craft workers should truly appreciate the artistic skills & techniques used exclusively by the highly skilled metal artisans from almost one hundred years ago.Decorative metalworking is undergoing a new renaissance as more & more people become involved in hobby metal craft. The skilful use of simple metal craft hand tools, allows the worker to create fine metal work items....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Airbrush for profit - sell your services to colleges
- Colleges, schools, university and the like are one way you can make money from airbrushing. Why they are a good market is that there are plenty of students to begin with. Therefore, you are starting with a big customer base. Generally, look for any large groups when you want to make money from airbrushing. The cost of advertising will be low, and you will get to concentrate all your energies on on...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - An interesting look at the cuban cigar
- Even most non-cigar smokers have heard some of the lore surrounding the Cuban cigar. Long revered as the finest and best tasting brands in the world, they have traditionally been extremely difficult to procure. Consequently there exists a very profitable market for importing and distributing Cuban cigars to cigar-lovers worldwide. There are many brands of Cuban cigars available, but some of the mo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Rubber stamps ? for teachers and students
- Once again we are reminded that summer is not long enough. It is the beginning of another back to school shopping season. New clothes, notebooks, pencils, and rubber stamps fill out the shopping list.Teachers and students all have to prepare for another nine months of education. There is some fun involved every once in a while too. When the class has had their lessons for the day, it's time...