Get Crafty Fast

Learning something new can be a fun but daunting experience. Luckily if you're a crafter, you can find lots of kits to help you get started. Find out why craft kits are great starting places even for those not looking to take up a new craft,

Kid Crafts: Beading for Beginners Part I

Beading is a huge concept. I tried to summarize the basics of beading in a series of articles. In Part I, I write about the accessories that you need for beading. For example, what do you use, wire or nylon fishing line? Later, I'm going to write about the basic beading techniques.

Enjoy a Hobby In Art Collectibles

This artwork then becomes an art collectible. When you become an art collector you should visit your local art shows, museums, and local galleries. Because most pieces of art have a local theme, art collectibles make excellent travel souvenirs. With an art collectible hobby you will have a beautiful home filled with wonderful art masterpieces.

Kid Crafts: Beading for Beginners Part I

Beading is a huge concept. I tried to summarize the basics of beading in a series of articles. In Part I, I write about the accessories that you need for beading. For example, what do you use, wire or nylon fishing line? Later, I'm going to write about the basic beading techniques.

Creating Masterpieces With Quilting Patterns

There are few among us who do not own a quilt; beautifully constructed, deliciously warm, and often chock-full of memories. The art of quilting has been in existence for generations; women spent hours making quilts to keep their families warm. Decades later the same quilts would be hung on walls as sentimental decoration; and even those quilts that are made today are used to add decorative warmth to homes. Quilting patterns have made the art of quilting possible for everyone – providing a host of beautiful designs from which to work.

Decorative Paperweights

Here's a fun, easy project for lazy afternoons. This is a simple and inexpensive way to add your decorative fingerprint to your living room or home office.

How To Value Coins Using A Coin Value Guide

One of the most important pieces of information that a coin collector will want to know is how much a coin is worth. By knowing what a coin is worth will affect what they are willing to pay or sell it for. Plus it will help you to look and appreciate your coins much more. There are plenty of US coin value guides available both off and online.

50 Dollar Bill-A New Face Lift

A little piece of history about the 50 dollar bills and the recent changes added to it.

Collecting Disneyana-A Niche for Everyone

Disney entertainment has been part of the American lifestyle since 1923. During this time it has captured the hearts of millions of fans across the world. This love affair with Disney has spawned a large group of Disney memorabilia collectors.

How to Create Your Own T-Shirt

It's easy to make your own t-shirt. All you need is a computer, an iron, a piece of paper, and a t-shirt. Learn how.

Miniature Museums You've Got To See

There are museums that feature miniatures located all over the country. While many are larger museums that choose to display miniature amongst their other exhibits, there are a few that exclusively have miniature houses, miniature dolls and miniature furniture.

How Woodworking Jigs Can Save You Much Headache

Most homeowners don't know the value of woodworking jigs until it's too late and their patience has worn thin. Here's a quick start quide to help you through the woodworking jig confusion.

What You Should Expect to Pay for Vintage Posters

Perhaps, the most important thing to consider, when determining the price of a vintage poster is the condition of it. Vintage posters are often posters that are from a specific time period. The poster could have been created in that time period or the artist who designed the poster could also have been well-known during that particular time period.

Scrapbooking Anyone?

Scrapbooking is a worldwide phenomenon but were you aware that Mark Twain and Andy Warhol were also scrappers in their time? What started as a hobby is now a multi-billion dollar industry.