Things You Ought to Know About Embroidery Stitches

Things You Ought to Know About Embroidery Stitches: If you have been into embroidery for some time now, you are surely familiar of all the things related to it. And surely, you know all about embroidery stitches. But, if you are new to the crafts of embroidery, you might know embroidery stitches as a part of embroidery. Nothing more than that. Now, you need to have in-depth knowledge of embroidery and the stitches used in it if you wish to be a successful embroiderer one of these days.

Thanksgiving Decorations Kids Can Make

Thanksgiving Decorations Kids Can Make: Another nice turkey decoration to make when making Thanksgiving holiday crafts is a turkey door decoration. Make a brown construction paper body and head of a turkey. Now make a large number of colored feather shapes.

A Look At Airbrush Art Workshops

A Look At Airbrush Art Workshops: To take things to the next level and gain some insight straight from an expert, then enroll in an airbrush art workshop. Airbrush

Abstract Art And The Spirit 1

Abstract Art And The Spirit 1: It has been a long and raging arguments that the abstract expressionists of the 50's, 60's and 70's were very busy contemplating their own navels and

What Objects Are The Most Popular In The Collectible Hobby Industry

What Objects Are The Most Popular In The Collectible Hobby Industry: The collection of different object is one of the best pastimes that everybody can enjoy. Depending upon the financial and other limiting factors, a person can collect anything from worthless paper napkins to million dollar vintage cars. Some shopkeepers or dealers however maintain that collectibles

The Collectible Trading Card Industry

The Collectible Trading Card Industry: Every trading card game has a different set of rules and guidelines which determines the categories of card to be used, the objective of the players, and most importantly how each card interact with the other ones.

The Many Collectible Items

The Many Collectible Items: Collections can range across many different items, from common everyday items to obscure and exotic items. A woman in Missouri that collects Barbie’s might think that collecting match books seems strange.

The Many Collectible Items

The Many Collectible Items: Collections can range across many different items, from common everyday items to obscure and exotic items. A woman in Missouri that collects Barbie’s might think that collecting match books seems strange.

Returning to the Simple Joys of Home and Hobby

Returning to the Simple Joys of Home and Hobby: In the past decades, many mothers have made the decision to pursue careers, but that trend seems to be changing. Home and hobby are calling to these women, who are willing to make financial and personal sacrifices in order to be the primary caregivers for their small children.

How to Craft Hanging Baskets in Quilting

How to Craft Hanging Baskets in Quilting: How to Craft Hanging Baskets in Quilting The guide to learning how to craft hanging baskets rests in your ability to learn, listen, hear, and think while you create your design. However, some people find it difficult to learn crafting rules; therefore, in this article I will do my best to make the steps as simple as possible. I’ve designed the May hanging basket for your convenience. In addition, I have chosen this particular craft, since it is one of the easier ones to make. I believe keeping it simple can help you to grow in craft, and assist you […]

All American Modern Art For Home And Garden Weathervanes

All American Modern Art For Home And Garden Weathervanes: Life among the garden plants, vases, flowers, trees and birds at home sometimes also goes overlooked by those who are too busy to remember how far we have come as a civilization.

Buying Abstract Paintings

Buying Abstract Paintings: Buying and collecting abstract painting can be a labor of love. I love abstract paintings. I think that my favorite medium is gouache.

How to Understand Abstract Art

How to Understand Abstract Art: When I paint, I am not attempting to capture the likeness of a landscape or figure. My subject is the painting itself.

Craft Idea for a Group: Make a Mural

Craft Idea for a Group: Make a Mural: Most craft ideas are geared to individuals, whether kids or adults. Sometimes you'd like to have a craft idea that works for a group of kids working together. Making a mural together is an idea that works for a group. By working together, you are creating something to decorate a shared area. Individual crafts can be displayed, but one unique item is often more effective than a group of items that are almost identical. In addition, sometimes kids' crafts, like it or not, just become clutter when they are taken home, and it isn't long before Mom throws it out. This craft idea of making a group mural can be displayed for several weeks and will not become clutter in anyone's home.

How to Come up With a Craft Idea for Kid Programs

How to Come up With a Craft Idea for Kid Programs: Are you a camp director or Sunday School teacher looking for a craft idea for kid enrichment? Maybe you feel like you are just not the creative type, and you struggle with coming up with craft projects. It is true that some people just have a knack for finding or even inventing craft ideas, but your creativity can be improved. There are ways to make it easier to find a craft idea for kid needs.

Creating memories on paper

Creating memories on paper: One of the reasons that people do scrapbooks is because they want to preserve the memories of some great occasion or event. In fact, a scrapbook has long been synonymous with albums because it is primarily filled with pictures and memories. One difference with an album and a scrapbook is the fact that you can put a whole lot more in a scrapbook than just photos.

Scrapbooking

Scrapbooking: Scrapbooking has become quite a sensation, not only in America but all across the world. This is brought partly by the prevalence of craft shows on TV and with cable channels, other parts of the globe especially the Asian regions have begun to acquire the habit too. Magazines on the subject have also begun to crop up, teaching various techniques and reaching a wider scope of readers.

Creative Handicraft: Potholder from Scrap Fabrics

Creative Handicraft: Potholder from Scrap Fabrics: If you need a gift for a special person, or just need some time to unwind, make a creative handicraft. Crafting is therapeutic when you are feeling stressed, and it also can yield a useful or decorative item. Everyone has some measure of creativity, and with modern kits and patterns, a creative handicraft does not have to end in frustration. 

Artistic Greetings: A Thoughtful Way To Create A Lasting Impression.

Artistic Greetings: A Thoughtful Way To Create A Lasting Impression.: Every person feels the need to send greetings to dear ones and friends all year round, as it is a nice and easy way to

Andy Warhol Paintings: The Pinnacle of Pop

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Art of Bill Kane-Modern Art

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Ancient Coins as Collections

Ancient Coins as Collections: Collecting coins is so much fun! It is both a hobby and a source of income for many. One type of coin that you may want to consider collecting is ancient coins. Many collectors hesitate to buy ancient coins to collect because they can be terribly expensive. What is most important is the uniqueness of these coins and the benefits they provide their collectors.

7 Drawing Tips for Beginners

7 Drawing Tips for Beginners: A child's first scribbling is something which it tries to express if you give a pencil in his hand. Drawing is relatively very simple

Abstract Art As Therapy

Abstract Art As Therapy: Summary: Abstract art is not just a mixture of colourful meaningless patterns and arbitrary shapes. There is, I believe, a definate therapeutic value to be found in most of the enigmatic marks made by the very different styles available today. What appears to be the most important decision to make is a very careful consideration of the specific audience in conjunction with the choosing of the appropriate artwork.

 

Passing the Love of Art Collecting to the Next Generation

Passing the Love of Art Collecting to the Next Generation: The next step is to start them on a step-by-step path to becoming art collectors themselves. As you move them from stage to stage, their enthusiasm and the fun they are having learning this wonderful pastime will truly be a family affair.

Kitchen Wall ART

Kitchen Wall ART: The kitchen is central in homes today and it should provide inspiration to those working in it. To serve this purpose the kitchen should be decorated to give the occupants a sense of comfort and pleasantness. Ways in which a kitchen can be decorated are many but the most popular is wall art. Themes such as Tuscan style, modern, and contemporary, and country styles are some of the more trendy approaches to kitchen wall art. The Tuscan style kitchen wall art makes use of warm and rich colors like deep reds and purples, oranges and olive greens. Murals that feature […]

Buying Impressionist Cityscapes

Buying Impressionist Cityscapes: I have been looking for impressionist cityscapes in various mediums to decorate my home. I prefer to hang art that was created in the last fifteen years. There are so many great artists to choose from.

William Hogarth Artist 1697 to 1764

William Hogarth Artist 1697 to 1764: William Hogarth FRSA was an English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, social critic, and editorial cartoonist. Wikipedia

Claude Monet Paintings

Claude Monet Paintings: Claude Monet (UK: /ˈmɒneɪ/, US: /moʊˈneɪ/, French: [klod mɔnɛ]; 14 November 1840 – 5 December 1926) was a French painter, a founder of French Impressionist

Extra Tips On Selling Your Art

Extra Tips On Selling Your Art: Extra Tips On Selling Your Art Other than informing your prospective buyers on the basics of your artworks, how much you are selling them, and who

Canning Jar Candles

Canning Jar Candles: We have all seen those beautiful canning jar candles with the pretty ribbon and potpourri. It is very easy to make your own canning jar candles with just a few inexpensive items that you can get from your local craft store or online. You will need wide mouth canning jars, ribbon, potpourri, votive candles with holders, and a hot glue gun. Make your own canning jar candles to add charm to the dinner table as a center piece or gift them to family and friends for gifts.

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Embroidery

Embroidery: Embroidery is a type of stitching that can be found all over the world. It has long been a tradition for making various types of arts in different cultures. Many hobby shops offer patterns for embroidery. You can make great looking designs by following the layout of the colors on the fabric. You can make pictures to frame, tea towels, and works of art to display around your home.

Enjoy Paper Embroidery; Add Fun to Nondescript Items

Enjoy Paper Embroidery; Add Fun to Nondescript Items: For those who are not familiar with the term, paper embroidery seems strange. Most people will think that it is rather strange idea that instead of fabric, you will be embroidering on paper. However, you should know that this kind of embroidery has been in practice for many decades now. Only, it was not that popular since very few people have shown interest on it.

How to Choose the Basics in Quilt Craft

How to Choose the Basics in Quilt Craft: Quilts are often made up of quality fabrics. The fabrics include cotton, which polyester is often avoided. Once you purchase top-quality cotton fabrics, you will need to consider style.

The Secret of Christmas Candies

The Secret of Christmas Candies: You need to understand the care required for the candy before you can ensure that they’re served in the optimal state, you want to give your sweets the proper care and storage they need. Here’s what you’ll need to know:

Rock Collecting: A Hobby that’s “Hard” to Resist

Rock Collecting: A Hobby that’s “Hard” to Resist: Rock collecting is a fascinating hobby for kids and adults alike. While rocks are common, cheap, and found everywhere, the variety is huge. Collected rocks can be displayed in many ways, from rock gardens to neatly kept showcases, making rock collecting a versatile hobby.

 

Rock Collecting: A Hobby that’s “Hard” to Resist

Rock Collecting: A Hobby that’s “Hard” to Resist: Rock collecting is a fascinating hobby for kids and adults alike. While rocks are common, cheap, and found everywhere, the variety is huge. Collected rocks can be displayed in many ways, from rock gardens to neatly kept showcases, making rock collecting a versatile hobby.

 

Knife Collection: One Of Many Hobbies

Knife Collection: One Of Many Hobbies: There are different types of hobbies with the different types of people in the world. Knife collection is a hobby that is very satisfying, and at the same time very entertaining. Showing your knowledge and collection to your friends and relatives is also most satisfying, especially if you really know what you are talking about.

Choosing Batting Quilt Fibers for Craft How to choose batting fibers

Choosing Batting Quilt Fibers for Craft How to choose batting fibers: To choose your materials you must consider batting quilt fibers. Once you choose your batting make sure that, you unfold the cotton material and let it set a couple of days before you start crafting. The batting will relax and inflate. You want to space your batting closely to avoid bunching also when crafting your quilt. Some materials require pre-washes before you can use the fabric. Read your labels.

How to Craft an Afghan

How to Craft an Afghan: How to choose materials: It’s up to you what type of Afghan you want to create, however in this article I will show you a few steps in my the “Ivy League.” You want to select deep, vivid colors. Ultimately, you can select soft fabrics. You will need wool, preferably the heavy-duty. Purchase 45 ounces of aqua, red, etc, in a variety of colors. Choose 22 ounces of red, light green; dark greens, forest green, etc, and blue. Choose 28 ounces of red and navy blue in a variety of colors. You will need to purchase a hook, preferably the “K” crocheting hook. The gauge is around 6 ½ squares, which you can purchase a hook that matches this gauge also.

How to Craft Basket Flowers

How to Craft Basket Flowers: We have walked through the steps of creating the May basket, now it is time to craft your flowers. We have added handles, basket, etc, to your quilt, which at this time you should have created six blocks to make your basket.