Arts and Crafts Articles

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Kenneth Scott @ Friday, 7th March 2008 @ 7:30 PM

All of us have heard of scrapbook but not all of us have really ventured into creating one. One sometimes really wonders whether creating a scrapbook is something we should attempt. These books filled with pictures, quotes and memories were definitely in vogue when we were kids and most of our parents had one wherein they stored memorable moments of us growing up. With the digital cameras taking over, our parents definitely had many more photo albums than we do. A scrapbook is a book that... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Kenneth Scott @ Friday, 7th March 2008 @ 1:55 PM

Hobbies help us keep busy when we have time on our hands. They are something that we like to do and can spend hours pursuing. Some people like hobbies that are sports related and then there are some who prefer hobbies that involve intellectual skills. Some prefer to solve puzzles and some are like to enhance their knowledge. But one hobby that can be extremely challenging is creating ship models. You can buy different ship models so that you have a different one to build every time. But a... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Vicki Churchill @ Friday, 7th March 2008 @ 11:23 AM

Someone recently asked me how to make a shaker card so this article is a step by step guide do doing just that. Shaker cards are great fun and make excellent Christmas or birthday cards for children as well as adults. The novelty factor of being able to fill yours cards with just about anything you like and being able to hear and see the effect is wonderful. Shaker cards can be created to suit whatever scene or effect you like. Fill them with small white beads of polystyrene for great ... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Kenneth Scott @ Monday, 3rd March 2008 @ 3:35 PM

Scrapbooks are an ideal way to preserve memories and retrieve them for later reference or use. They allow for a trip down memory lane without struggling about what someone had said on a particular even or what you were wearing on your first prom party. These fun books keep precious memories safe and tucked away in a corner till the time you are ready to revisit or share them with someone. By including our thoughts in a scrapbook, not only can you hold memories for a long time but can also utiliz... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Stephen Dolan @ Sunday, 2nd March 2008 @ 8:39 PM

Religious arts & crafts allow crafters the opportunity to showcase the symbols of their faith, and the opportunity to craft an expression of their faith into tangible form. In this manner, religious crafts provide a way for the faithful to proudly acknowledge their beliefs, and profess their love for their god or gods. This is usually done by referring to their religion's main textual tenants or predominant symbols. Which religions use art to express belief? Religious arts & c... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Benjamin Brook @ Saturday, 1st March 2008 @ 6:31 PM

One of the best ways to bring out the creativity of your child is to expose him or her to arts and crafts at a young age. Take time to introduce your kid to art at the earliest time possible. According to experts, kids as young as two years old can already appreciate arts so it is a good idea to start hunting for kids art supply when your little angel reaches this age. However, you should never leave your tow year old or three year old kid alone when he or she starts working with kids art supply... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Victor Epand @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 11:07 PM

Crochet is an art which has caught up with women who have a flair for creativity. Many have picked up how to crochet with the help of crochet magazines now available in the market. Even those already familiar with the art of crochet find much to learn from these magazines. How are these magazines useful? These magazines deal with the different kinds of patterns, tips, ideas as well as more information on the subject. Women purchase these magazines to develop new patterns and ideas or tip... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Joe Steven @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 6:32 PM

The process of offering a gift is a timeless way in which someone shows that they appreciate what has been done for them. Due to the corporate environment in which many people work today, the corporate gift basket has become a type of corporate custom, a gift that is used to show both appreciation and admiration in a corporate environment. At the same time, the corporate gift basket will also serve a more business oriented purpose. When it comes to creativity, there is no limit to the type of id... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Benjamin Brook @ Thursday, 28th February 2008 @ 4:29 AM

Spin art supplies are some of the best art supplies in the world. This is for a couple of reasons, but namely the Spin products are so high quality and durable that they will last you for years and so you will not have to worry about going out and replacing them anytime soon. This is something that is especially important to professional artists, who use their materials and supplies often and need them to last. Spin art supplies are also worthwhile because they are so affordable. They ar... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Ann Knapp @ Wednesday, 27th February 2008 @ 4:28 AM

Woodworking can be an enjoyable and rewarding hobby or profession. When setting up a woodworking area, it's important to stock the right tools and follow some practical safety rules to make the most of your woodworking projects. Nearly everyone has used a hammer at some point in time. And hammers come in many shapes and sizes. The most versatile and helpful to the woodworker is the claw hammer, which features a smooth, slightly rounded finish head. Choose a hammer that is not too hea... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Joe Steven @ Tuesday, 26th February 2008 @ 8:22 PM

A birthday gift basket is perhaps the best gift you can give someone on their birthday. You can visit the recipient at their home or place of work, and you can give it to them. There is hardly a limit to what you can add to a gift basket, and in most cases, the only thing that will limit you is your imagination. Some of the things which are commonly added to the baskets include tea, wine, cheese, crackers, and fruit. Much of the food that will be placed in a gift basket must either be canned or ... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Terry Fitzroy @ Tuesday, 26th February 2008 @ 5:17 PM

Standard photo albums are great keepsakes, but the plain features of such albums rob the photographs of their personalities. Modern scrapbooks are increasingly popular because they preserve more than just the facts of the memories, but the feelings. Many want to get into scrapbooking but are intimidated by the immense possibilities before them. They maintain the desire but lack the guidance to get started. The first thing to remember is that when one is just getting started with ... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Jamie Jefferson @ Monday, 25th February 2008 @ 8:55 AM

Scrapbooking is an important and unique art form, and one in which people are particularly willing to share. That means you can easily find lots of scrapbooking freebies. Here are six easy ways to find free scrapbooking stuff online. 1. Scrapbooking websites. Keep a folder in your favorites file and bookmark the websites of all of your favorite print scrapbooking magazines. Subscribe to their free email newsletters, and if your favorite scrapbooking designers or manufacturers have a blog... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Tatyana Turner @ Monday, 25th February 2008 @ 2:54 AM

Beading is a great way to let your creative side out. And some beading projects are very easy. You can easily make your own beaded necklace, bracelet or earrings. Here are several important tips for beginner beaders that will help you avoid common mistakes and make your beading projects easier and more fun. Space your beads Some types of beads especially semi-precious, Swarovski, glass and pearl beads require a spacer between them. You have two options - make a simple knot between ... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Estevan Mark @ Monday, 25th February 2008 @ 12:05 AM

So you took a chemistry course and fell in love with the esterification of fats and glycerols. Or you finally took that holiday to New Zealand and were amazed by what one can do with livestock and the products thereof. Or you just think your ideas for scented soap are way better than The Body Shop's. Or, like me, you have a tendency to wake up some mornings with the raging desire to learn some random new thing. The next step, of course, was to figure out how the pretty, pretty bars i... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Vicki Churchill @ Sunday, 10th February 2008 @ 6:41 PM

Embossing is one of the many techniques you can use for your scrapbook ideas. It is a great way of making an image stand out. Basic heat embossing - ink the stamp that you would like to emboss and press firmly onto your chosen piece of card or scrapbook paper. Sprinkle embossing powder over the stamped image removing any excess embossing powder by lightly tapping the paper or card. Then use a heat gun to melt the powder giving the image a raised effect. Double embossing - ink your ... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Estevan Mark @ Sunday, 10th February 2008 @ 12:45 AM

Making soap can be both a fun and lucrative business these days, with some handmade soaps selling for as much as $20 - $30 per piece in certain gift shops. The price of course depends on the quality of the soap, which in turn depends on the skill of the soap maker and the ingredients used. Much of the popularity in handmade soap stems from the growing trend of people buying them as gift items. Like scented candles, they smell nice, look uniquely individual and are available in a variety o... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Victor Epand @ Sunday, 10th February 2008 @ 12:45 AM

Salt glazing as an art has been around for centuries. This art originated in the fourteenth or early fifteenth century Germany. Later, its popularity also spread to the United States and most other parts of the world. Stone and clay pottery was already being used extensively in these places, as a piece of art or for a variety of storage purposes, and the finishing provided by the salt glaze method only added to its popularity. The process of salt glazing pottery is itself quite intrigui... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Victor Epand @ Sunday, 10th February 2008 @ 12:27 AM

The growth of ceramics in Japan practically began in the Momoyama era (1568 to 1615). The tradition of Japanese ceramics for commercial purposes is relatively recent although pottery has been made there since 5000 BC with coils, ornamented by rope patterns which were hand impressed and scorched in the open. The major advancement of Japanese pottery took place between 1592 and 1597, when a large number of Korean potters were brought to Japan as incarcerated. At the same time the Tea Ceremo... more...

Hobbies » Arts and Crafts | By Victor Epand @ Saturday, 9th February 2008 @ 11:52 PM

Pottery making has been an art practiced for thousands of years. Throughout history, we have seen numerous pottery artifacts, and many are on display in museums. Today, pottery making has evolved into a profitable business. In the USA, pottery making is a booming industry, and many people earn their livelihood by practicing this art. Finally, pottery making is also a hobby for many people. Such has been its widespread popularity, that many books have been written on the finer nuances of this art... more...