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Which ones can be money making hobbies? A friend made a
life-sized cow out of plywood once. He painted it, put it
in the yard, and people started asking if he would sell it.
Sell Hobby Items by Mail
You can, if you are ambitious, start a Mail Order Business
selling collectables to hobbyist by mail. To begin, you
must first find a hobby that appeals to YOU.
Scrapbooking Childrens Favorite Stories
Countless memories are built during the formative childhood
days. If there's an excellent means to record them down in
some ways, it'll be scrapbooking.
How to Make Gel Candles - 11 Easy Steps
Do you love burning beautiful, scented candles? And do you
know that you can easily make them yourself? It is exciting
and not at all difficult. Here are 12 easy steps to
creating unique candles that you can burn at home, give as
gifts, or even sell.
Need A Scrapbook Journaling Idea?
Try using song lyrics in your next layout. Song lyrics can
be a great source of title and page inspiration for a
scraper.
A Look at the Humidor Plan
There are many styles of humidors that range from the
smaller traveling humidor to the large cabinet and even
walk-in room humidors. By far, the most popular humidor is
the glass top humidor also referred to as the desktop
humidor.
Scrapbooking Teen Memories
By the time your teen is in high school, you probably
aren't taking as many pictures of them as you used to. I
have to keep reminding myself that I only have a couple of
years left and no time to waste trying to capture fleeing
teenage memories.
Sewing Embroidery Designs in New Ways
How many of you are always looking for new ways to use your
embroidery designs - always, or never? If never, you are
overlooking wonderful opportunities! Do you optimize the
use of every design? Do you routinely review your library
of designs to see if you can combine motifs from one set
with another? Have you noticed how embroidery design styles
have changed over the past few years? Give those old motifs
a new look by using the designs that you got way back when,
again! Add new motifs under, or around, them to create a
whole new look! My last big project, a wind jacket back, is
a good example of what anyone can do with a little time and
imagination! With fall already upon us, I wanted something
tropical in my wardrobe as it's still every where in
ready-to-wear & home decorating. The colors are just as
exciting as leaves turning colors.
Organize That Stash!
Do you control your stash or does it control you? I have
become the master of my stash. When my husband found out
that his sock drawer had become yet another place for cross
stitch supplies, it was either get it under control or end
up in divorce court.
Hollywood Gets Crafty - Knitting And Crocheting Not Just For Grandma Anymore
Sometimes it's hard to imagine that the stars who shine so
brightly on cinematic screens are people just like the rest
of us. We often think that their lives are so much more
interesting and exciting than our own and that we have
little or nothing in common with the Hollywood crowd.
Patterning and Spacing in Your Scrapbooks
How can you arrange your scrapbook page to best show off
your mementos and embellishments? You can place everything
in the center of your page, place a single focus item in
the center, or divide the page into sections adding items
to each section. You may also choose to lay the items out
in a standard recipe or calendar layout.
Aromatherapy Candles - How to Select the Right Scent
Feel sad, tired, or a little bit stressed? Something as
simple as an aromatherapy candle could help you relax and
feel happier. But not all scented candles have this effect.
A Look At Cigar Humidors
Cigar humidors are storage units designed to hold, preserve
and display a collection of cigars. They come in varying
shapes and sizes, and can typically be custom made to suit
the tastes of the owner.
Woodworking Tools: Right Selection And Care Will Save You Money, Part 2
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Cutting. A civilization's maturity and intelligence is
judged, in part, by the diversity and sophistication of its
tools. When it comes to woodworking, the human race is
quite advanced.
Why Do I (You) Collect?
I just got back from the vet with my cat "Spud". He gave us
quite a scare, we went away for a couple of day's vacation
and on our return we found him very listless.
The Use of Color and Photographs in Your New Scrapbook
Color coordination and contrast will highlight and accent
your scrapbook. A well thought out color scheme can help
define the theme of a page, attract attention to specific
items, or detract away from mistakes.
A Brief History of Japanese Daruma Dolls
Daruma dolls are representations of the historical Indian
priest Bodhidharma, a sage who traveled throughout Japan
and China in the 5th or 6th century AD. Bodhidharma is
credited with establishing Chan Buddhism in China and Zen
Buddhism in Japan.
Make Your Own Citronella Candles
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Why You Should Race RC Cars, and Not Just Bash
For those of you who have been racing your RC cars for
years, and have a friend or two who you have been trying to
get out to the RC tracks, this article is for you. Feel
free to forward it to them.
Making a Living Making Soap-Questions to Ask Before You Begin
Soap making can be a wonderful hobby but if you've ever
thought of turning your hobby into a business you know how
overwhelming the idea can be. Here are some questions to
help you think through your decision:*How much of a
business do you want to be? Do you really want to this to
be a full-time job? Or would you rather just make a couple
hundred bars a year for your church fundraiser? Your answer
to this question will determine your next steps.
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