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Author :: Fion Lim  |
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| Article Title :: Help! Your Heart is Missing From Your Scrapbooking Journaling - Part 5 |
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| In your scrapbooking journaling, don't fall into the trap of journaling rut.You don't always have to assume the role of the reporter style, lying down all the facts and figures. Experiment with various styles. Become a storyteller on one layout and a TV presenter in another layout. How about writing in a food critic or a fashion editor format? Have fun switching roles now and there.Remember to keep a conversational tone to keep your story easy to read. What happens when you begin to journal in a conversational manner, it's not only easier for people to read but you also become more confident in writing. Because you know that you are writing as if you're sharing and talking t (read full article) |
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Author :: Chris Dinesen Rogers |
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| Article Title :: Sealing and Varnishing Watercolor Paintings Done on Canvas |
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| Sealing and Varnishing Your WorkYou have two choices when you paint in watercolors on an alternate support such as clayboard or watercolor canvas: you can frame behind glass as with a traditional watercolor, taking the same precautions that the painting itself does not come into direct contact with the glass and that there is a space between the artwork and the glass or you can seal your work and frame as an oil or acrylic painting. Because paint lifts so easily off of these surfaces, for my part, I feel safest sealing and varnishing.The later definitely has some advantage. If you paint on large surfaces, a matted painting framed behind glass can be an expensive purch (read full article) |
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Author :: Chris Simeral |
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| Article Title :: How to Uncover Your Family's Real Coat of Arms |
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| Armorial bearings, or coats of arms, take us back to the glamour of the middle ages. In days of old, knights displayed heraldic devices on their horses' caparisons, their servants' liveries, and on their banners and shields. As war medals are awarded today, so coats' of arms and other heraldic devices could be awarded to knights for their service in battle. But the primary role of coats' of arms was identification in battle – the bright, vibrant colors and symbols identified the knight to his men, and his flying banner was a rallying point for them.Heraldry refers to the study of coats of arms, and takes its name from the Heralds, who were the special ambassadors and messengers o (read full article) |
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| Category :: Crafts Articles |
Author :: Ann Doyle |
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| Article Title :: Think You're Too Busy to Capture and Store Your Memories? Let Me Show You Scrapbooking! |
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| Do you remember when your child lost their first tooth?
You probably took a picture to preserve the memory. You get
a warm feeling just thinking about that cute smile. Hey, why
not take a look at that photo right now?What's that? You can't because you don't know which box of
photos you stored the picture in? That warm fuzzy feeling
has quickly turned to frustration because you know that
memorable smile is lost, buried in some drawer or box
somewhere, possibly lost forever.That scenario used to be the story of my life. That is until
I decided to stop losing memories and start cherishing them
with a scrapbook. What better way to relive memories-- page
by page, memory by memo (read full article) |
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| Category :: Crafts Articles |
Author :: Janice Wee |
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| Article Title :: How You Can Make A Cushion From An Old T-shirt In 5 Simple Steps |
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| Is that old t-shirt headed to the rubbish bin?Stop! Don't waste. Recycle instead. Did you know that you can recycle that t-shirt by changing it into a comforable cushion?Using a needle, some thread and a pair of scissors, you can sew up t-shirt and change it into a flat cushion. Then you can plump it up with another old t-shirt.Ready?Step 1 Turn that old t-shirt inside out.You want the seams to be hidden from sight. By turning the t-shirt inside out, the seams you sew will be hidden when you invert the t-shirt later.Step 2 Sew the bottom of the t-shirt shut.You create the bottom seam of the cushion by sewing right across the middle of your (read full article) |
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| Category :: Crafts Articles |
Author :: Kenneth Hoffman |
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| Article Title :: The Beauty of Ceramics |
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| Ceramics has marked the progress of civilization for thousands of years, preserving the talents of countless artisans. With very little instruction, there exists the possibility that you, too, can be a part of history. My personal experience with ceramics was brief, but spiritual.A local Catholic school in my area boasted a wonderful ceramist on staff so I signed up for a beginner's course. The Sister radiated a passion for excellence in ceramic making that insured a high level of interest in her pupils. It was a charming sight watching this holy person working madly amidst flying clay and water. The class was invited to travel to an area in New Jersey that contained a deposit (read full article) |
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| Category :: Crafts Articles |
Author :: Seth Miller |
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| Article Title :: The Benefits of Custom Lapel Pins |
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| If you are looking for custom lapel pins, you may find a local supplier but if not there are hundreds of companies who will work with you to create the right pin for your event or organization. Most companies have an art department that can assist in creating an image for the lapel pin. If you already have a logo or design, you can submit the design to the company for them to reproduce on your custom lapel pin.Lapel pins are not only great for promotion, but also make excellent fundraisers. The simple but effective pink ribbon campaign sold lapel pins with all proceeds benefiting breast cancer research. Your organization or club can also create custom pins in order to raise mon (read full article) |
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| Category :: Crafts Articles |
Author :: Seth Miller |
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| Article Title :: Choosing a Lapel Pin Manufacturer |
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| There are hundreds of lapel pin companies to choose from. A simple search on the Internet yields multiple hits. It’s important to have an idea of what you want before you begin working with a lapel pin manufacturer. There are several types of pins, but the base of all lapel pins is metal. You can order very inexpensive pins made out of iron with plating, but lapel pins made out of copper are the most durable. A lapel pin manufacturer can plate a pin with gold, silver, bronze or even an antique finish. Once you decide on the basic metal of the pin, then you can move on to the fun part – the colorful design of the lapel pin!There are different types of pins to choose from, (read full article) |
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| Category :: Crafts Articles |
Author :: Seth Miller |
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| Article Title :: Patriotism and Purpose: Military Lapel Pins |
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| Military lapel pins serve many purposes; patriotism, remembrance, recognition and membership. Military lapel pins are some of the most popular lapel pins today. Pins from WWII are highly collectible, and there are entire trading communities just for military pins and other memorabilia. Early lapel pins dating back to the US Civil War are the ribbon and medallion type of pin and are extremely collectible. There is a rich history to be discovered in collecting military lapel pins. The passing down of military lapel pins to younger family members is a wonderful way to stimulate an interest in world history and to share your family’s history.Lapel pins are given to members of mi (read full article) |
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| Category :: Crafts Articles |
Author :: Seth Miller |
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| Article Title :: Beaded Lanyards: Quasi Jewelry |
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| The typical lanyard is a length of basic rope, wire, or cloth that is designed to secure a small object. They are often purchased in large quantities and are fairly inexpensive. Many employees wear lanyards around their neck to secure identification badges while on the job.Beaded lanyards can be as basic as an inexpensive metallic, beaded chain. They can be ordered through most typical lanyard suppliers and feature a variety of hardware attachments to secure small objects. These lanyards are often in several different lengths and an array of colors.Other beaded lanyards are quite unique and are referred to by some as jewelry. They are designed by skilled artisans and ca (read full article) |
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