Try Crafting For Your Next Hobby

Crafting is one area that creativity itself is often inspired by necessity. And amazingly enough new crafters usually find that they fall in love with crafting.

The Basics of Working With Polymer Clay

Polymer Clay is taking crafters to new artistic heights. It doesn't matter what your craft is or your medium of choice- crafters are learning new ways every day to incorporate this versatile clay into their craft.

3 Tips For Designing Your Own Grandfather Clock Case

Clock Case design is not such a formidable task as you may think; it can be done with a little research and the basic skills in technical drawing. If you covered this at school you're already halfway there.

Family Tree Research - Uncover The Gems In Your Family

Originally, family tree research was done by the matriarch of the family. She recorded the births, marriages and deaths of all of her relatives and close friends. These records, frequently kept in the family Bible or a scrapbook are rare glimpses into our past. Many family historians use these books as the basis of their research. And you can too.

New And Unusual Knitting Yarns

In days gone by, yarn was obtained locally. It was usually hand-dyed, of high quality and unique. Things changed, and knitters bought branded yarns that were chemically dyed, of regular though unremarkable quality and were the same the world over. Thank heavens things are changing, and fast! Today, we are seeing the resurgence of unique and beautiful yarns. What follows is a tiny selection of what's now available.

Digital Photography Tips for Beginners and Experts

Do you own a digital camera? Have you started to make the most out of it? Without really starting the features of a digital camera, one can start using his or her digital camera to take beautiful pictures because of the technology embedded into that small little device.

Candles And Fire Safety

Decorative and fragranced candles may be an attractive addition to your home decor, but if used improperly, they can be a serious fire hazard.

Paper Bag Scrapbook

Paper Bag Scrapbooks are really popular and super easy to make. Grab that brown bag and get your imagination started. With just a few supplies you have around the house you too can create a Paper Bag Scrapbook!

Stanley Woodworking Tools Just Seem To Keep Going

Unfortunately today it seems as if the woodworking hand tool has very much become the second-class citizen in many tool shops around the world. It seems that more and more people are ready to use power tools such as table saws and band saws for carrying out those tasks that were once only done using hand tools.

So You Want to Simulate the Life of The Model Railroader?

If you are looking for a quick way to get started in model railroading check this out. You can read up on how to start today. Action is required for anything to happen. So if you are passionate about model railroading this is a must read.

Cyanoacrylate Glue, Tips and Tricks for Using Super Glues

One of the most common adhesives in a woodturners studio is Cyanoacrylate glue, or as it is more commonly called, super glue or CA glue. Super glue can be a valuable addition to the collection of adhesives in your woodturning workshop. In this article you will learn how to use and store cyanoacrylate glue, to help you get the most out of this versatile adhesive product. Tips include how to prevent premature curing in the bottle and how to prevent tip clogging, to name a few.

Photo Album Of Birds

Here's a fun project that can be done by people of all ages. For the young ones, it will introduce them to the local feathered friends. For the teen, it can be a project of great scope and depth. It's all up to the one behind the camera.

Repairing A Copper Foiled Stained Glass Panel

How much time have you spent trying to repair a copper foiled panel? There are easy ways and not so easy ways to do repairs. I have found that most people use the more difficult techniques. Let me show you an easy way to do it.

Make Your Dollhouse Special with Custom Flooring

A special touch to any dollhouse is the warmth and character that you put into it. And part of that character is the type of flooring you install, whether wood, area rugs or carpet. Installing flooring in your dollhouse can require a bit of research to get familiar with the options and techniques involved.