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Scrapbooking for GenerationsGeneration scrapbooking is a wonderful way for different generations of your family to bond and share your family history... Caring for Your Scrapbook MaterialsWhen handled carefully, your memorabilia can look its best even after years of display. Here are some tips to keep your treasures safe... Scrapbooking JournalingBy keeping a journal, you and your children will be able to look back on those special days and remember the wonderful times that were associated with a specific day... Wedding Scrapbook AlbumA wonderful way to start your scrapbooking tradition is with a wedding scrapbook album... Scrapbooking LoveJournaling in a scrapbooking love album brings your memories to life... Scrapbooking Your Family RecipesRecipe scrapbooking is such a great way to make sure all these great recipes of members of the extended family are preserved... Knitting's Top *10* Abbreviations!Doesn't it seem that everywhere you look, there is another Top Ten list? Just turn on your TV, and there goes Jennifer Aniston, or Brad Pitt, and, even people like Marilyn Monroe, still seen posing on the red carpet, always being talked about as in the Top Ten! So, for the record, let there be a Top Ten for knitting, too! Creative Knitting - Yarns to Dye For!When you want to knit with a yarn that is totally unique, try dyeing it first. How To Clean And Take Care Of Your Barbie DollSome of the older Barbie Dolls that remain in good condition bring big money from collectors and online auctions. Here are some of the things that you can do to make sure that your Barbie stays in the best shape possible and that she will last for a long time. Coin Collecting Buy Fireworks Online, Is It A Good Idea?Is it a good idea to buy fireworks online? Fireworks are great for celebrations but you need to be careful... Gift Baskets for those Special OccasionsWhile gift baskets can be a great way to give presents, they lose some of their charm if you overuse them What to Put in a Gift BasketMany stores sell pre-made gift baskets with a good selection of fresh produce or flowers, but they usually also sell the baskets, so you can make a gift basket yourself if you want to. Girlfriend Get Togethers with Personalized ProductsPersonalized products are always a hit, and making custom jewelry with crystal letters and other embellishments is a great activity for a party or a get together with friends. Sewing Tips - Sewing Non-Ripply Buttonholes In KnitsThe sewing machine buttonhole stitches stretch the crosswise threads in a knit when it makes the buttonhole and you end up with ugly, wavy or rippled looking buttonhole lips. That shouts "homemade" loud and clear! Avoid the homemade look and end sewing frustration of sewing buttonholes in knits. Here is a little sewing tip to help prevent those "warped lips" when machine sewing buttonholes down the front of your knit shirt. Using A Word Processor For Scrapbook JournalingLearn how to use your computer and a word processor to create creative journaling for your scrapbook. Creating a Scrapbook LayoutLearn how to layout your scrapbook photos and accessories to create the perfect layout. Easy Ways to Sort Glass-Painting MistakesWhen you've made a mistake in your beautiful glass painted project it can seem the end! But don't panic. With a little know-how, and some more patience, all will be well. All it needs is a clean cotton bud, a steady hand and a few step-by-step instructions. You'll soon be sorted. 9 Essential 'Things you Need' when Choosing Craft InstructionsIt's easy to put money into craft books and projects that look appealing. But that shouldn't be the reason for buying them. When you're teaching crafts it more important that the projects are laid out with you in mind. making it easy for you to lead your session with minimum effort. Instructions should work hard for you, so that you work less. A Crystal Animal Figurine Hand Crafted From Turkish Lead CrystalPurchase a lead crystal animal figurine from the area where the making of lead crystal first began. Turkey has been involved in crafting lead crystal figurines for many centuries. Small workshops in towns and villages are the settings where the crystal animal figurines are created in a variety of designs. How to Make a Baby Scrapbook AlbumFirst, you'll want to begin to purchasing an archival safe and acid-free album of your choice. Sizes can range anywhere from 6x6 to 12x12. If you want to make one as a gift, you might want to use a smaller size. You can include page protectors, but it's not a necessity. The album itself can be spiral bound or postbound. Spiral bound albums are nice, because the spirals can also be embellished giving it a special touch. Swing Set Plans - Build Your Own Swings"I'm bored!"As the dog days of summer continue to stretch on, this is a phrase that parents everywhere are likely to be hearing from their children. So, how can parents combat this epidemic of inactivity? How about building a swing set? It is the perfect family project for summer, and it is sure to save your children's vocal chords (as well as your sanity). In this article, we'll lay the foundation for finding spectacular swing set plans, while also giving you the confidence needed to build your own swings. Collecting EphemeraDo you collect Ephemera? You just might and don’t even know it. Grade Your CoinsTo the novice, it might seem like one coin is as good as the next. However, that’s just not the case. To determine value of coins of the same type, grading is performed. Basically, grading is the process that determines the condition—and the value—of the coin being looked at. The grade of a coin can wildly affect its value. Years past, Dr. William Shelby devised the 0-70 scale system for grading coins. Sewing a Hobby or Profitable Business?Sewing can is a great hobby which can lead to a profitable business. Learning to sew is fun and allows people to be as creative as they want. Every Craft Has a StoryHave you ever rummaged through your grandmother's jewelry box? Or perhaps through your grandpa's closet to find old straw hats or his unique silk ties? It's amazing of all the items that you can find! But did you ever stop to think of the stories behind them? The same concept goes with your handmade crafts. Us Mint SetsIs coin collecting one of your hobbies? Does it give you a sense of fulfillment when you get hold of any of the rare American coins? Are you always on the lookout for latest coin collectibles? If you answer yes to all these questions, then for sure, you won’t want to miss a chance to get hold of any of the US Mint sets that are being offered by the US Mint. What are Arts and Crafts and When was the Term Coined?What are arts and crafts? When did the Movement begin? Knife and Sword CollectingThe knife has come to symbolize to the modern men the essence of survival and the ability to provide all that is needed for survival with one simple and lethal tool. A good knife is indeed better than most material things, it can provide protection and the ability to hunt and prepare food. Address Stamp Collecting - A Sticky Hobby?Collecting stamps can serve as a means to relax, to reflect, to play or more simply a time of redemption. It is amazing to think about the ways a simple address stamp can exert a positive impact on someone's life, and not just because he or she gets an all important letter in the mail either.Records: 181-210 from 907