Arts and Crafts Articles

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Vicki Churchill @ Wednesday, 14th May 2008 @ 1:44 AM

Creating a scrapbook is a wonderful way to preserve and reflect over some of the most special moments in your life. One of the fantastic things about designing scrapbook pages is it will not only contain a picture but memorabilia from the event. There are many important aspects to consider when thinking about your scrapbook ideas. This article gives you clear and simple guide of what you should think about when designing a page for a certain event. Baby Scrapbooking Ideas Having... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Beth Guide @ Tuesday, 13th May 2008 @ 5:04 PM

Murano Italy, a small town north of Venice, has set the world standard for glasswork and beads, including Murano Rosary Beads, making it the glass capital of the world,. Tracing back to the 9th century, Murano glass and beads have a long history. The artwork, innovation and craftsmanship have grown in tradition though the centuries. Murano was a large port, along with Venice allowing it to use the glass as a trading statpe with its is Asian and African neighbors. One of the earliest use... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Vicki Churchill @ Tuesday, 13th May 2008 @ 3:15 PM

If you are new to crafting and wanting to find out how to make a scrapbook then this article has been written especially for you. Scrapbooking has become increasing popular in the last decade and is a way of recording and preserving keepsakes and pictures that can be enjoyed by generation after generation. How to make a scrapbook - Equipment needed. The scrapbook - The most important part is the scrapbook itself. Try to find a book that is top loading as this will stop your pages from ... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Vicki Churchill @ Wednesday, 7th May 2008 @ 5:04 AM

Whether you are new to scrapbooking or have been putting your scrapbook ideas into practice for a while, every keen scrapbooking enthusiast welcomes new ideas, tips and techniques so I am going to share a few of mine with you. Attaching Ribbon To Your Scrapbook Ideas:- Ribbon is a beautiful way to accessorize a scrapbook page. It gives the page a three dimensional look and there are thousands of colors, designs and sizes of ribbon so you are sure to find something to suit the proje... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Vicki Churchill @ Wednesday, 7th May 2008 @ 5:00 AM

Creating scrapbook page layouts is a great way to unwind, relax and be creative. If you are new to scrapbooking then it is important to have the basic tools to get you started. Entering a store and asking the owner what tools you need could prove expensive, you will soon find yourself investing in things you probably do not need. There are some basic tools you will need if you are going to start creating scrapbook page layouts, here I have put together a list and explanation of som... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Vicki Churchill @ Saturday, 26th April 2008 @ 10:01 PM

When creating scrapbook pages of your baby one of the most endearing things you can add to the page is a print of your childs hands or feet. To do this you will need to find a suitable baby safe ink pad to ensure that the ink is safe and will not irritate or harm your little ones delicate skin. When adding your babies hand or footprint to your scrapbook page it is important to use an acid free ink and make sure the baby safe ink pad is smudge free to avoid ruining your scrapbook pages.more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Vicki Churchill @ Saturday, 26th April 2008 @ 9:57 PM

When you are considering scrapbook tools, scrapbook layouts, scrapbook supplies and scrapbook ideas any keen craft enthusiast will welcome any tips, tricks and general suggestions to help them create beautiful scrapbook page layouts especially if they save you money. With this in mind I have put together some of my favourite tips that I have picked up whilst realizing my own scrapbook ideas. - Everyone knows that scrapbook supplies can be expensive, quite often the items we purcha... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Vicki Churchill @ Saturday, 26th April 2008 @ 12:43 AM

Deep embossing is a great way to give dimension to your scrapbooking ideas, it gives the opposite effect that embossing powder gives so the image or wording you stamp is indented rather than raised. You can purchase specialist deep or 'thick' embossing power from most scrapbook stores and also online scrapbook stores however I find normal embossing powder works just as well if not better and really makes your scrapbooking ideas come to life. To affect this technique begin... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Vicki Churchill @ Friday, 25th April 2008 @ 11:50 PM

When creating a scrapbook page most crafters will want some form of title on their scrapbook page layout that explains what the page is all about. You may decide to use an actual word that describes the day in question such as birthday, wedding, anniversary or you may choose to have a phrase that describes the emotion such as happy, sad, fun and so on. The best way to get perfect placement of titles on your scrapbook pages is to use clear stamps. Choose a design of letters that you like a... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Kenneth Scott @ Friday, 25th April 2008 @ 6:43 PM

There is nothing better than the right atmosphere to create the perfect setting for a romantic rendezvous. People use many accessories to capture the essence of romance and relaxation. The younger generation prefers soft toys and balloons and mature people seem to appreciate flowers and candlelight to set the mood. The dim, flickering orange light of candles is mesmerizing and immediately relaxes the senses. A way to enhance the effect of these candles is to use fragrant ones with various... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Cathy Kennedy @ Friday, 25th April 2008 @ 1:24 AM

Many businesses have come and gone yet there are equally as many businesses that stay behind and flourish. There could be many factors as to why others fail and some succeed. Aspects such as having sufficient capital, effective advertising, and even just liking what you are selling could spell success for some businesses. Perhaps another reason is the constant and unending need for the products that are being sold. Such is the case with card-making businesses. Cards have never ... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Shaun Parker @ Thursday, 24th April 2008 @ 6:13 AM

The humble candle has been around for thousands of years. Interestingly the candle has been developed independently in many different countries over the world and have had a number of different uses in different cultures. Because of the variety of different countries that have developed candles there are a number of different techniques that are used to make candles and finding the root of different designs and styles of candles is part of what makes the candle such an interesting topic.... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Jorge Gurza @ Thursday, 17th April 2008 @ 11:57 PM

Many sculptress do not use armatures. They have the ability to barely touch the clay and others, like myself, can't work without an armature. I always end up smashing a place that I had already finished and it takes me a long time to smooth it. I did some research and found out that there are several armatures nowadays; I will talk about the ones I have used or know they exist: Resin Polymer clay Plaster of Paris Gesso Wire Vinyl Plastic Wood Styrofoam Alu... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Shaun Parker @ Thursday, 17th April 2008 @ 4:53 PM

The history and use of church candles goes back many thousands of years and can be traced through many religions across time. One of the first recordings of candles in use lies in the Egyptian history books where it is said the Egyptians frequently used church candles made from beeswax, however mention is also made of types of taper candles for ritual purposes using tallow covered rushes. These rituals where for the purpose of interpretation of dreams and communication with he gods through medit... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Jonni Good @ Thursday, 17th April 2008 @ 7:38 AM

If you want to learn how to draw, you don't just want know how to do "nice" drawings, and you don't want to learn how to copy somebody else's drawings. You want to create great drawings of your very own, don't you? So what does it take? It actually takes less magic than most people think. I don't know who started the myth that only a few especially talented people can learn how to draw. There are even some art teachers out there who believe ... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Shaun Parker @ Wednesday, 16th April 2008 @ 6:22 AM

When searching for the perfect online candle gift the customer should be looking for the widest selection of scented and unscented candles. The most important consideration should be the purpose of the candle purchase. Many people simply like burning candles for the atmosphere they create, the mood they set or the scent that fills the room. Others however relate themselves closely to the affinity they have with the inspiration a candle flame can bring and its effect on the human imaginat... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Jorge Gurza @ Tuesday, 15th April 2008 @ 10:06 AM

Oil painting is the process of painting with pigments that are bound with a medium of drying oil - especially in early modern Europe, linseed oil. Often an oil such as linseed was boiled with a resin such as pine resin or even frankincense; these were called 'varnishes' and were prized for their body and gloss. Other oils occasionally used include poppyseed oil, walnut oil, and safflower oil. These oils confer various properties to the oil paint, such as less yellowing or dif... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Jorge Gurza @ Tuesday, 15th April 2008 @ 9:02 AM

I have made this tutorial to share with you the way I make the hands of my polymer clay OOAK babies. You can follow this tutorial for babies from 4" - 22". If a bigger baby has the hands open and straight fingers, make sure you add a foil armature to the fingers as well so that they don't break, but if they have their hand in a fist I don't add foil armature to the fingers. Supplies List: Aluminum foil Polymer clay (Any polymer clay will do: Prosculpt, Puppe... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Chris Marshall @ Monday, 14th April 2008 @ 3:50 PM

Our ancestors handed down knowledge through each generation, and sewing lessons were no different than any other helpful skill. Older women would teach girls the basics of sewing and by the time they were of an age to marry, the majority of young women would have excellent sewing and needlework skills. Even though in today's world sewing is not as necessary as it was 200 years ago, it can still be a useful skill to master. Today, sewing lessons are generally not taught as part of a g... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Vicki Churchill @ Saturday, 12th April 2008 @ 3:54 PM

Using eyelets for scrapbooking is a fantastic way to embellish and accessorise your scrapbook page layouts. Eyelets come in a vast array of styles, designs, shapes and sizes and are easily purchased in your local craft stores or online suppliers. Using eyelets for scrapbooking is just one way to draw attention to a focal point on your scrapbook page layouts. Eyelets can also be used to fix other pieces of material to your scrapbook page such as ribbon, vellum paper or tags. There a... more...