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Mermaid Figurines – Evoking Fantasies Of The SeaMermaid figurines are extremely popular, with kids as well as adults. Scrapbooking with Kids and TeensLearn many ways to help kids and teens create scrapbooks of their own. Creating a Surprise Party ScrapbookLearn how to create a scrapbook from start to finish of all aspects of a surprise party, so the guest of honor will be able to relive the making of their own party. The 4 Part Power Train of Electric Model AirplanesDiscover the 4 component parts of the power train of an electric model airplane. How they work together and affect each other. The benefits of caring for batteries and the hazards of not doing so. Crafting for Profit and Pleasure - is it Possible?Spending your time doing what you love and getting paid for it seems like the ultimate dream job, but as you start crafting for profit, the pleasure can so easily wither away. Once you're a professional crafter, your focus is on your business and making money, and your creativity and enjoyment usually suffers first. Four Tips to Start A Valuable Music Box Collection, Part ICollecting music boxes such as carousel music boxes, music trinket boxes, children's jewelry boxes, and many other mechanical instruments and movements is a hobby loved by many a music box and antique collector. However, there are certain things music boxes and antique collectors can do to ensure they are getting a valuable piece for their collection. Here are a few tips to help in this process. Make Your Own Scented Jar Candle – Safe And Easy HobbyMaking candles, especially scented candles, can be a rewarding hobby Hurricanes are a Great Time to Do Crafts and Hobbies; Stock Up Now with SuppliesAre you worried about the 2006 Atlantic tropical hurricane season and just know you may be stuck with no power for three or four weeks after a big storm? Are you concerned that you will be bored with nothing to do, no TV Crafting Ideas for Children - Keep it SimpleCreate a crafting box for your child and let their imaginations design their next project. 6 Tips to Discover the Value of Your Collectible ItemsThere are many collectible items people enjoy having in their unique collections. These items include music boxes, antique coins, mechanical music and instruments, antique furniture, and NASCAR collectibles to name a few. There are ways for collectors to discover if their items are valuable. Let's find out how to do so. Develop A Summer Reading RoutineSummer is often a time when we let things slide and neglect maintaining any sort of schedule. Here are five ways to make reading part of your children's summer. Jazz Up Your Wardrobe With Beads, Bobbles, Rhinestones and CrystalsThis season it seems that everything is embellished with beads, bobbles, rhinestones, and crystals. Learn how to revamp out-of-date pieces of clothing with embellishments. Crafting – Can You Say "Free" – Using Recycled ItemsEnvironmentally friendly crafting is the least expensive crafting available. What to look for and where to find items/objects that will give you the most rewards for your creative endeavors. Color Mixing for ArtistsInterested in learning how to mix luscious, vibrant color? Ever mix red and blue paint only to find you have mud instead of purple? Want to know how to create luminous shades of red and yellow? Sewing ThreadWhat kind of sewing thread should I use? This is one of the most common questions we hear. The answer is simple, and difficult, at the same time. Embroidery ThreadWhat kind of embroidery thread should I use? This is one of the most common questions we hear. The answer is simple, and difficult, at the same time. Simple Baby Quilt for Beginning QuiltersEasy baby quilts make great gifts for baby showers or for your own sweet, baby. Even beginning quilters can make this quilt in not time and have fun while making it. No Sew or Easy Sew Decorating IdeasPlanting an Herb Garden is simple even for those of you with a brown thumb. Whether you are sewing machine challenged or just don't have time for an extensive sewing project, there are some easy decorating projects that you can do for your home that require little sewing or no sewing at all. Filled Die Neat But Not High In ValueFilled die strikes are very neat errors to collect. The sad fact is though they are not high in value. Error Coin Prices on the RiseError coin prices have been on the rise for many years. Thanks to the internet there are more collectors now than ever before. Double Denominations One of the Holy GrailsA double denominations error is one of those errors that one will find once in a lifetime. This is thought to be one of the most sought after error coins. Die Caps A Strange and Fun ErrorDie caps are a very strange error that has intrigued collectors for decades. Learn how and why this error happens. Die Adjustment Strikes Par for the CourseDie adjustment strikes are not all that uncommon. What is uncommon is to see a very dramatic example leave the mint. Brockages Not All That CommonBrockages are not very common in the error coin arena. It is said that fewer than three of these spectacular errors get out of the mint each year. Broadstruck Error Coins Not Always ValuableBroadstruck error coins are not always valuable. It really depends on the type of coin and its individual rarity. Bonded Coin Rare above All ElseOne of the rarest of all us mint error coins is the bonded coin. This is so rare that few have ever laid eyes on a nice example Partial Collars Make Interesting AdditionsPartial collar strikes are great additions to a mint error coin collection. Learn the difference that makes this error rather rare. Introduction to the US Mint Error CoinThe US mint error coin has become one of the best sellers in the world. Look for the error coin when you are going through the pocket change. How To Choose The Perfect Scrapbook EmbellishmentA scrapbooking embellishment is a wonderful way to spruce up any scrapbook page, and with so many embellishments to choose from, the choices may feel overwhelming. On the other hand, you may be tempted to jump right in and buy as many as you can because they're so enticing. Throwing a Scrapbooking PartyA scrapbooking party can be a great way to introduce guests to the art of scrapbooking or for experienced crafters to share ideas and tips. (These get-togethers are called "crops.")Records: 481-510 from 907