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Camouflage FabricDo you want to be hidden? Trying to blend in with your surroundings? Camouflage fabrics are the just the thing.There are many different types of Camouflage fabrics on the market today. Making Your Own Contemporary Fabric CurtainsAdding contemporary fabric curtains to your windows can be a lot of fun. You will find that when you make these yourself, you are going to get a great pair of sheer fabric curtains, and you will also get the satisfaction of making something decorative for your home all by yourself. History of Radio Controlled Model HelicoptersUnlike rc model airplanes, a fully controllable rc model helicopters are more complex with regards to building, set-up and flying. There are no short cuts in the design from its full-size counter part. How To Make A Wedding March Music BoxYou have a friend or loved one who is getting married or is a newlywed. You desire to give a special gift to show your love and support, but don't know what to give. If you are one who loves arts and crafts, and are creative, why not give a handmade wedding music box? If you are game, here are instructions for a beautiful, handmade, Wedding March Music Box? This is taken from Sharon Ganske's book, "Making Marvelous Music Boxes." LadyBug Rock Art -- Fun for You and the KidsA little red ladybug hiding in your potted plant is an adorable accessory and enhances the beauty of your plant. You and your kiddies can easily create these little creatures of delight. A Bit About ScoobiesScoobies are pieces of scoubidou string that are shaped into different forms and objects. Scoubidou string is basically a piece of thin plastic tube that can be easily manipulated Antiques - Tips on How You Should Care for ThemInformation on how to look after your antiques and how to preserve them so that they retain and increase in value. How to Take Up Antique Collecting as a HobbyArticle providing information on how to set up collectng antiques as a hobby. How To Value Collectible CoinsCoins can be fun to collect and also a great investment. Many coins are worth well more than the face value and this article will give you the basics on how to determine the value of your collectible coins. Different Scoubidou StitchesWhen you just start out making scoobies, it can seem quite difficult. Actually, it is very easy. The best way to become good at making scoobies is to, first of all, master the basic stitches instead of jumping in and trying to do the more advanced ones. Summer Photo Taking Tips"We're having a heat wave, a tropical heat wave." No doubt you are one of many in our nation trying to get through a long hot summer. Well, take heart! There is one activity which will not only give you pleasure, but memories to last a lifetime. It's time to take out your new scrapbook, dust it off, and add new pages of photos to it. Are you a Scrap Lifter?Do a quick search on the internet for scraplifting and you'll find a lot of discussions on the subject. (And a few junkyard websites...but that's a whole different definition of the term.) Mini AlbumsInvite a group of gal pals over for a night of scrapping fun. Tell each one to bring a yummy snack, their left over scraps and bits and 10-15 photographs from a recent event that they'd like to create a brag book about. Digital Scrap Booking: The Frugal Scrappers DreamAs a frugal mother, Sharon had to admit that she never got into scrap booking over the years because one visit to a scrap book supply shop sent her into sticker shock... Brag BookBrag books aren't just for showing of babies either. They can be used to tell a story about trip, event or even a special accomplishment... Ultrasound Pictures & JournalingThe instructions read: "Drink 800 ounces of water, then wait 45 minutes and don't use the bathroom prior to your scheduled ultrasound. You must have a full bladder." Say what?! First the baby is already kicking your bladder, and then you're supposed to drink, drink, drink and then hold it? That must be some kind of sick joke... Scrapbooking AdoptionUnless someone has experienced the entire adoption process firsthand, no one can truly appreciate what is involved in this long haul... Birth AnnouncementsThe front page newspaper headline read: Little Billy Makes His Worldly Debut Wearing Only His Birthday Suit! Baby ShowersI went to a baby shower once where various colors and flavors of baby food were smeared into the lining of a diaper. The guest of honor had to guess what kind of baby food it was. Yuck! But I'll tell you what - that was one of the most memorable and fun baby showers I've ever attended. Baby Brag BooksLong have proud parents and grandparents been the subject of ribbing due to their plethora of photos of little Johnnie or Suzy. Either their wallet unfolds like an accordion or out of the purse comes ... the book! Craft Ideas For Kids - Kids and PastaDiscover the many ways you can use pasta to create great art projects for the kids. Collecting Vintage American Folding KnivesCollecting vintage folding knives can be a fun, educational, rewarding and sometimes profitable hobby. Woodturning Magic - From Firewood to FabulousFirewood escapes the flames and ashes to become a thing of beauty. To the turner, trashwood is buried treasure waiting to be opened to an appreciative audience. Taking Chances With My ideasAs a woodcarver, I'm out of the art and craft world, and not out of the writing world. And, when I first started out carving wood, I wanted to dig down deep into my imagination and create some ideas that nobody else had come up with. As you will see later in this piece, I think I accomplished my mission. because some of my ideas are off the wall; dry; riduculous, and just plain stupid! Emergency Hydrating for Really Wilted FlowersOh no! My roses are wilting. Use this method to save your roses from
complete dehydration What Are ScoobiesScooby strings, scoubidou laces, scoobies or any other name you may have heard for them. Scoobies are basically just pieces of string that can be made into certain shapes and forms. These scoobies seem to be the latest craze that is sweeping through schools with children all over. The best thing about scoobies is that they are so easy to make. Making Money through Creative BeadingNot everyone can be a good bead crafter, but if you have a special talent for creative beading, you may be able to turn your talent into a lucrative profession. One way to know if you can make money this way is to listen to what other people are saying about your beading crafts, whether you do jewelry or other beading projects. Writing Beading Instructions for OthersIf you are an accomplished bead crafter, you may want to consider writing beading instructions for others who are just learning. Especially if you have created your own designs, you probably have a lot to offer for others who are beginning bead crafters and are not sure where to start. Building Your Beading Tool CollectionIf you believe that beading is something that you are interested in enough to make it a full time profession or hobby, then you need to build a beading tool collection. Beading may seem quite easy, but this is usually a false notion. It is the very skilled beading crafters that make it look easy. Finding Your Own Beading TechniqueIf you are serious about the craft of beading but are just beginning, you may be wondering how to develop a beading technique that shows your own personal style. There is really only one way to develop your own technique…and that is by simply doing beading designs over and over again. Records: 91-120 from 907