Archive for the "Arts and Crafts" Category

Sort by:

Qualities Of Soy Candles You Should Use

Soy wax candles can be combined with other fragrances and oils and can come in different colors and shapes. If you want to learn how to make candles on your own, there are many benefits to using soy wax. Making soy wax candles can turn out to be a rewarding hobby that the entire family […]

Usage Of Rubber Stamping And Their Usage

The art of rubber-stamping is something that is not new to everyone. Fact is, it has been around for centuries now and that thousands of people from different areas in the world have already tried the craft. Many artists have in fact developed their own art works through rubber-stamping, and perhaps one […]

Selling at Craft Fairs: What to Bring and How to Impress

Your items are all made. You have done your research on how to price these treasures you have been working on for so long. Now it is time to get packed up and go! There are some essential and not-so-essential items that you should remember to take with you on the big day.
A Friend: […]

From Nothing to Something Christmas Crafts

There are so many wonderful things about Christmas such as family getting together, presents, great food, holiday atmosphere, and one of the most overlooked, crafting. This is definitely one of the best times of the year for crafts, especially since you can make them for the Christmas tree as ornaments. Using simple pipe cleaners and […]

Step by Step: Making a Foam Glasses Case

If you work with children and are looking to give them something new and exciting to do, we have a great idea. This project is not only for kids though, this can be done by anyone, as well as senior centers and nursing homes looking for a new craft. Regardless, for whoever happens to do […]

How to Make Stained Glass Questions and Answers

When beginning to pursue stained glass making there are a number of stained glass questions that tend to arise as one embarks upon the journey of creating their first stained glass piece.
First, let us say that it is an amazing art that many people enjoy, however one that can be frustrating if you don’t have […]

Knitting For Pleasure - Could This Be Your Next Hobbie?

No one taught me how to knit. There was no one in my family who ever knitted save for my Grandmother who crocheted doilies with the finest yarn and the smallest gauge crochet hook. For whatever reason crochet didn’t interest me but I was fascinated at how quickly my grandmother’s hands worked the […]

The Beauty of Writing with the Calligraphy Pen

The term calligraphy comes from the Greek words kallos and graphe, literally translating as beauty and writing respectively. Although many people will still believe that calligraphy epitomises the beauty of writing, the more contemporary interpretation would be of artistic, skillful writing.
Giving an attractive, designed look to the modern alphabet, calligraphy is used for hand-written inscriptions […]

Learn How To Draw Cartoons

Learn how to draw cartoons and work from home. People are always seeking ideas to make money from home. Either as additional income or for full time work. If they learn how to draw cartoons they will stand a good chance of succeeding.
A good caricaturist will draw cartoons daily to keep getting better. This professional […]

Loom Knitting?

Loom knitting is as well referred to as French knitting, reel knitting, spool knitting, box knitting, rake knitting, ring knitting, bung knitting, frame knitting etc Loom knitting is an ancient fine art that has of late found a resurgence. Knitting today is exceedingly popular all over the world. And the resurgence of knitting looms in the world of knitting has given all knitters a grounds to grin.