tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388968682012-02-11T16:36:13.743-06:00A blog about arts, crafts, hobbies and artists. Bringing creativity, ideas and options to everyone's attention with the hope it will bring out the artist in each one of us.Corrynoreply@blogger.comBlogger14791100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38896868.post-27582593942536844792012-02-11T16:35:00.000-06:002012-02-11T16:35:13.564-06:00

The origin of the newspaper dates way back to handwritten news sheets and 'single item news publications' as they were called. Those were mainly announcements made by the government, carved in either stone or metal, and posted in public places, like Julius Caesar used to do already in 59 BC. Handwritten newsletters, news accounts, and other publications concerning politics, military and

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I am always on the look out for new art, crafts, and hobbies and it occurs more often then not that I come across something else that is equally as interesting while doing so. Bookmarking the page is often forgotten and I don't like it either, because I have to scour through the entire page to find what caught my eye. That is why clipix would have been a great help to me. From what I read it

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Well, if there is art made from phone books then undoubtedly there has to be a good use for old newspapers too, right? Right! I hate to break the news to you, but I found so many examples of hobbies, arts and craft with this media that it almost made my head swim. It is incredible what all can be done with old news; I came across examples ranging from the traditional use for creating sculptures

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This post brought to you by NMEDA. All opinions are 100% mine. When you have limited mobility, a hobby or craft is often what gets you through the day. The likelihood you run out of something you need to practice your art or finish your project is great and you totally depend on others to get you what you need. You can get back on the road of independence by going to the

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As I mentioned before, it shouldn't be so difficult to lay your hands on a stack of phone books for a craft or hobby. Just ask your family and friends and you are most likely to end up with more then you can handle. Different projects demand different materials, but it would be safe to assume you will need glue. I would suspect that wall paper glue might do the trick and would be easier and

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This post brought to you by Sprint. All opinions are 100% mine.I remember how we all were astonished by the first mobile phones in the past, but it is incredible seeing how they have evolved into thin, palm-size technological wonders of art.Almost anyone has and can afford one these days, especially when they are being given away for free. Yes, the Nexus S™ 4G is free when you open a new

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Not long after the invention of the telephone in 1876 by Alexander Graham Bell, the first edition of some type of phone book was released. It came out and was distributed in New Haven by the New Haven District Telephone Company on February 1878 and consisted of a one page, card board list with fifty names of businesses that were in the possession of a phone. It was divided into residential,

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This post brought to you by Walgreens. All opinions are 100% mine. The more you engage yourself in a hobby or craft, the better you will get at it. It may even take some studying at times, learning all the tricks of the trade, but that is usually experienced as a pleasant and interesting investment of time and effort. That is totally contrary to trying to find the best

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You may want to hold on to those thick, heavy phone books which are distributed each year, because with the Internet slowly but surely becoming the main source of information concerning addresses and telephone numbers, the phone book may soon be a thing of the past. Besides it being of historical interest several years from now, there are more reasons for holding on to your outdated phone books

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This post brought to you by Triad Retail Media. All opinions are 100% mine. I don't know if you noticed, but it is much easier to get inspiration for a craft and/or hobby when the air is filled with a fresh scent. I am not sure why, but it prods my creativity to go in overdrive, producing one idea after another. I sure would like to try the new Glade® Expressions™ fragrance mist and breath

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There are several different types of fondant; basic fondant, butter cream fondant, and marsh mallow fondant. No matter which one you intend to use, there are recipes for each one of them all over the Internet. You don't have to go through all the trouble of making your own, because ready to use fondant can already be bought in boxes and/or tubs. You can order boxes with multiple colors of

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This post brought to you by Lenovo. All opinions are 100% mine.Art can be found in almost anything we encounter and use during the day and technology is no exception. On the contrary; it is constantly improving the functionality and appearance of our technical devices in mind-blowing ways.Take the Lenovo Enhanced Multimedia Remote for instance; with its back-lit keyboard, rubberized keys,

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The word 'fondant' is derived from the French verb 'fondre' which means to melt. Rolled fondant finds its origin in icing, which was done already several centuries ago. The earliest recipe for fondant dates back to 1558 and during the 17th to the 19th century, fondant was combined with marzipan and used as cake covering and for creating other unique, decorative, edible art. Don't confuse it

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This post brought to you by Bulbs. Dig, Drop, Done.. All opinions are 100% mine. I like playing with and combining colors and planting bulbs in our yard would be a great place to let out all my creativity, were it not for our destructive dog. She would dig up bulbs quicker then I could plant them. That is too bad, because after I went to visit www.digdropdone.com to learn

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The incredible edible results of this art always astonish me and often leave me in awe by the beauty of the creations which are made from fondant. This sugary substance can be formed and molded in pretty much anything you have in mind; from the most delicate flower to a simple, smooth sheet of cake covering, and anything else in between. The only requirement is that you eat it within two to

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This guest post from Lenny Mcknight My friend Sarah told me about http://www.satellitestarinternet.com/hughes-net/ because she had recently gotten Internet at home and had become completely addicted to Etsy. I had never even heard of the site but when I got on and saw all the home made crafts and related objects for sale I knew I was in trouble. I've actually been making quilts in my home for

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Twist ties consist of a small metal wire surrounded by a thin strip of paper, metallic paper, or plastic, and they come in different colors, sizes and strengths. Where the last is concerned it usually depends on how large, small, or heavy the item is which the tie has to hold together. You will often find them in 'gangs' when you buy trash bags. A gang is a perforated sheet of twist ties which

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Our second youngest daughter may soon be using one of those handy Infant Slings, since she got her first baby yesterday morning. Yes, we are the proud grandparents of another grandson! His name is Levi and he weighs 7 lbs and 4.0 ounces and both mother and son are doing well. He had a little trouble keeping his temperature, but that should not take long and was easily overcome by putting a hot

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You probably come across twist ties several times a day, because they can be found wrapped around many packaged food products, like bread, buns, bagels, vegetables, etc, or to close the garbage bag before you take out the trash. The opinions are divided concerning the name of the actual person who invented the twist tie, but it is accredited to the company T and T Industries, Inc. which patented

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Some people are extremely arty when it comes to redecorating and all kinds of different DIY projects. Their ability to come up with creative ideas and how best to utilize left over materials are often quite stunning and it isn't surprising that their finished projects find many followers. My suspicion is that most people, including myself, were under the impression that the usage of glass mosaic

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In case you got involved in a garbage/trash bag craft, you may find yourself stuck with a lot of unused twist ties which come with these bags. I know that the temptation to throw them away is great, but I would advice you not to; those twist ties are excellent and very cheap material for creating more art. Twist tie art is a fun way to express your creativity, since they are highly and easily

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Practice makes perfect as you may already have found out. When you take a look at the first results of your craft or hobby, and compare it to the present, you will see the progress you have made and how you excelled. Everything is also subject to change and that pertains to almost everything in life. Some are easy to adapt to and/or accept, while others may take some effort in order to make it

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I had no clue there were all these different colors which trash bags came in. I was under the impression they only came in black, white, green and blue, but I know better now. I don't think all these colors are readily available in stores, but they can easily be found and ordered online without putting a huge dent in your budget; I came across 450 garbage bags in five gorgeous shades for as

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I titled the posts on this art as garbage/trash bag art, since both refer to the same product, but these bags for disposing trash also go by the name of bin bag, bin or can liner, swag, refuse, and black sack. When you think about it, it is quite odd that they would be referred to as black sack and not green sack, because the first plastic garbage bags, which were invented in 1950 by Harry

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While I was digging up and sifting through all kinds of information and examples concerning garbage bag art, I came across a site that piqued my interest. I would have loved to read what it said, but the site was in Chinese and even though I can speak and understand several different languages, this one is not part of my vocabulary. I could have used a translator, but experience has taught me

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You may have used garbage bags for creating Halloween decorations and they surely lend themselves very well for all kinds of these projects. This spider is a good example of that, but trash bags can also be used for fabricating simple ghosts, costumes, and even creepy curtains for your windows. There are several more projects made from trash bags and even though you wouldn't have thought so,

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This post brought to you by Walgreens. All opinions are 100% mine. Suppose you have a great, artistic solution to help millions of people save money on prescriptions and someone is hindering you in continuing to provide those savings. That is exactly what is happening to the Walgreens pharmacies and is affecting U.S. military personnel, families, retirees and others,

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It is not difficult to lay your hands on a lot of these wooden paint stir sticks, because they are sold online for already as low as 12 cents a piece. You even have the choice between 10 inch and 14 inch paint sticks and if you like to purchase a small amount, or in bulk. There are several craft projects, ideas, and instructions which also can be found on the Internet and are not very hard to

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This post brought to you by Bulbs. Dig, Drop, Done.. All opinions are 100% mine. If you have tried applying your artistic abilities to your yard, but haven't been successful so far then you need to visit www.digdropdone.com to learn more on how best to achieve your goal. The many hints, tips, and ideas you will find here, will quickly teach you how simple bulbs are to

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Pigments have been used for ages to paint or draw. Most cave paintings were done by using a red or yellow pigment or charcoal, but the earlier forms of paint as we know it were made by mixing pigments with either rubber like the Egyptians did, or egg yolks as used by the Romans. To apply the pigments equally and ensure all the components were mixed properly and evenly, it had to be stirred.

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This post brought to you by Cafe Well. All opinions are 100% mine.Just like anything else, a new hobby begins with the first step and it requires putting your best foot forward to master it.The same goes concerning our health, but we often tend to overlook that and either refuse to put one foot in front of the other, or are struggling with a condition which hinders or limits us from doing

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Each time I would hold one of those common paint sticks in my hand, ready to stir the paint I wondered what else they could come in handy at. Well, I decided to do a search and found some great hobbies and art project made from and with these simple wooden sticks. It hadn't occurred to me yet that when painted in a wide array of colors and framed, they could make incredible wall art. It is easy

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This post brought to you by Contest Factory. All opinions are 100% mine. Most of the times, we have a designated workspace where we do our arts and crafts and we make it as comfortable as we can and utilize the space the best way possible. All of that is in our own hands, but that is not the case where it concerns our job; we have to content with what we are given. If your cube/office/

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It may not be easy to find some of the old, wooden soap boxes, but you may be in luck and locate some online. Personally, I don't think I would want to cut them up and use them for a hobby; those crates are already a treasure and can be either showcased as they are, or used to display other items like this flower arrangement for example. You will have fewer problems finding empty detergent and

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Even though many of us produce some wonderful artwork, the best artist is still Mother Nature. The incredible colors she unfolds before our eyes, the unique shapes of mountains, rivers, diversity in landscape, and so much more, present us with some stunning views and amazing scenery. I was watching a documentary on TV about glaciers the other day and was blown away by the uncanny, different

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Since soap used to be transported to the stores in wooden crates, a lot of uses were found for this sturdy packaging material. Speakers would take a stand on the soap box and let the public know what was on their minds; hence the expression 'being on the soapbox'. Another use was building home-made cars by using the wood of the soap crates and roller-skate wheels and race them. The soapbox cars

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Guest post written by Vincent Bowers I'm never satisfied with just any old Christmas light display. It isn't worth putting up in my opinion unless it's got a little bit of pizzazz. I want to really make a statement. Besides, nobody puts lights all over their home if they don't' want people to notice! This year we added on a few more things to the outdoor Christmas light display, but I only did

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When I mention soap box art, I am pretty sure not everyone is actually thinking about the things you can make with and from empty soap and detergent boxes; many will get visions of small, home-build race cars. Even though they are both entirely different projects, these crafts are actually tied together and both stem and are made from the same material; soap boxes. The sturdy empty detergent

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This post brought to you by American Baby Magazine. All opinions are 100% mine. When it comes to creativity you will need to put it too good use in many situations you encounter being a mother. The experience of others is always welcome, especially when you are looking forward to your first child and don't know what to expect or how to deal with all these new stages and

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You may already have all your decorations ready and put out, while most of us are still trying hard to get ready in time. I have no doubt some beautiful and one of a kind decorations came from your creative imagination and enhance the festive atmosphere of and in your home. I don't think it is far from the truth when I anticipate we all will be too busy these next several days and there won't be

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Since Christmas dinners are often attended by the entire family and maybe even some friends, you may be looking at quite a large number of people, including young children. If that is the case then you also know your carpet will probably not come away scot-free. To prevent a major clean-up or even replacement of your carpet afterwards, you can be creative by using trade show flooring. This

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A centerpiece makes every table setting complete and, even when the table is not set, will bring a room to life. I love those beautiful green and red Poinsettias, but for some reason unknown to me, I can't seem to keep them healthy and growing. They usually start to wither within a week and it doesn't take long before they end up in the trashcan. That is why I resorted to everlasting

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Sprucing up your home takes some creativity and it can even be turned into a hobby finding the best deals or alternatives when the budget is tight. I have seen several really good, low-cost, interior design ideas with stunning results and those were right up our alley, since we like to design on a dime as well. One of the cheap ideas we came up with was when we had to replace our carpet. We sure

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I made two of these wall decorations and you will laugh when you find out what they are made from; the lids of a wicker basket. We had bought a wicker basket at one point, but it had lids on both sides of the handle and since that turned out to be rather inconvenient, I took them off. Somehow, somewhere, I knew those lids would come in handy. I saved them until a few years ago when I suddenly

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It is the last week of this year your children are attending school and there is no doubt in my mind, with the upcoming Holiday right around the corner, many pupils are in the middle of rehearsals for their school's Christmas play. You may be part of and in the middle of the hectic preparations as well, due to an appeal which was made by the teachers to put your creative abilities and artistic

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We all live by example and although it may not be clear at the moment; it will show through later on. An excellent example is this little nativity scene which our youngest daughter made as a Christmas gift for me, several years ago. She bought the figurines and a small, square wooden box. She covered the box by gluing red tissue paper all around it, but I can imagine any wrapping paper would do

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Santa Claus still has to come to town, but he has already been by ZenniOptical and dropped off some really arty, Holiday frames. While I was checking out their enormous selection of eyeglasses, I came across this holiday-themed pair of cheap eyeglasses and I can just imagine how a frame like this ads even more cheer to Christmas; I know it got me in a jolly Christmas mood, the moment it caught

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I personally love these smaller decorations. They were not only fun to create, but since they are small and don't take up much space, they can be put anywhere. The concept is rather simple; you need an old CD and it doesn't matter whether it is scratched or not. Cover the back of the CD with craft glue and glue on a piece of felt. Once that is dry, you can trim to fit by cutting off the excess

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It seems like watches are out of grace where it concerns our offspring, because they are so used to taking out their mobile phones to find out what time it is. That is sad; watches are not only much easier in use, but they are also true works of art and that pertains to both the in and outside. The expression 'run like clockwork' already indicates how intricate and delicate the mechanism is and

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I made several Christmas decorations last year and I don't think I posted them on my blog. Therefore, I am correcting that situation by doing so now. This is one of the hangers I fabricated and it is made from thin, ready-made wooden shapes, which were actually intended for painting. I covered them with glue, wrapped them on both sides in gold tissue paper and glued on some sparkling stars. I

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When it comes to art we all would love being able to lay our hands on an original piece or painting and showcase it in our abodes. The problem however is that most of these unique works of art are often extremely expensive and exceed our budget. Hence, we often contend with a print or copy. Oddly enough, we do the same with most of the items and products we need or want. Even though we rather

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One of the beautiful Christmas decorations I had received several years ago was this glass brick. It is not only a gorgeous piece to look at and even though it comes across like a present, it is functional as well. One of our daughters had patiently pushed a string of clear Christmas lights through the hole in the side of the glass and when plugged in, it was a wonderful, bright, unique piece.

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This post brought to you by Sprint. All opinions are 100% mine. Are you still looking for a stocking stuffer or that special present that will make your loves ones' eyes grow wide with disbelief and excitement? How about giving them something that will provide them with endless joy and pleasure, day in, day out? That gift you are looking for is state of the art and

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Around this time of year you will have no problem finding strings of Christmas lights; they can be found galore in almost every store. It may present a slight problem finding them in different colors, but you can always order those online in case your local stores don't carry them. Depending on what you intend to decorate with the lights; there is also the choice between different sizes of

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This post brought to you by Slim-Fast. All opinions are 100% mine. Trying to shed some extra pounds is not easy and from experience I know that when the cravings set in, it takes an enormous amount of self control not to reach for the sweet and/or fatty foods and snacks. Even when being able to abstain from those weight gainers, the Holidays are often devastating. There

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Around the middle of the 17th century, small candles were used to light up and decorate the Christmas tree. This slowly became a tradition, first in Germany and later in Europe. At first, the candles were adhered to the tree with melted wax or pins, but around 1890 the first candleholders were used for Christmas candles and in the early 1900s they were placed in small lanterns and glass balls.

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These difficult, financial times have affected practically everyone and most people think that it comes down to creativity where it concerns making ends meet. They try to come up with all kinds of ways to either stretch their budget, or find new resources to increase it, but that is not as easy as it may seem and not everyone succeeds. Although finding possibilities to increase the budget are

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Of course we know all about decorating our Christmas tree with lights, sprucing up our yards and our homes. Many people spare neither effort nor time using the lights to their hearts' content and working their abode into the picture. There are many more creative projects where Christmas lights can be applied and some may not have crossed your mind yet, but I sure hope to change that rather

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of FastMall for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. We hardly ever go to the mall, because it is such a hassle trying to find that particular store we need or want to go to. We definitely avoid the mall all together during the Holiday season. It is no fun having to wade through the crowd and trying to locate a retailer while

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Breakfast cereal is available practically everywhere and in abundance as well. You can already do a lot with what you may find in your kitchen cabinets. Cornflakes are great for flower petals, rice krispies are too and also make good flower hearts and the colored fruit loops broaden the possibilities and bring diversity to every project. It is more about the inspiration then about what kind of

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This post brought to you by PartyLite Simple Pleasures Holiday Sweepstakes. All opinions are 100% mine. I love decorative art and am always drooling over those gorgeous PartyLite products. I have only hosted a PartyLite party once online, which is among the possibilities, but that is not as pleasurable as having one at home where you can enjoy the company of and connect better

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There is much more you can do with breakfast cereal then just consuming it. If you like to take on a larger project, then a portrait or other decorative wall art creation is a very feasible option. You could use needle point examples as a guideline and create a 3D effect by gluing on the cereal flat, on its side, or on top of each other. Once your project is done, you can cover it with

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This post brought to you by Gift Card Weekend. All opinions are 100% mine. You may run out of ideas when it comes to finding a present for a loved one to put under the Christmas tree and if that is the case, a gift card is an excellent option. Speaking of which; if you want to win a $20 gift card to Regal Cinemas then you need to go to the Gift Card Weekend site on

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Well, after having brought cereal box art to your attention, I was curious if there was any art made with and from the contents of the boxes. I found several ideas which are great and rather simple to make, like this one in the picture. The children can let their imagination run wild and glue some of their favorite cereal on to paper, turning it into a true masterpiece. I also came across a

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It came as quite a surprise when we learned that the young couple next door was moving. They bought the house just a couple of years ago and are very active in their church which is a long distance away from our area. As it so turns out, they came across a house that was much closer to their church, was a steal of a deal and they jumped on it. Having your own home and being able to put all your

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How silly of me; my grandsons and I made a hand puppet out of some left over boxes and I totally forgot to take pictures of them. It was great fun though and quickly done. All you need is cereal or, as in our case, other small boxes, some craft glue, a pair of scissors and colored craft paper. We made an elephant and a cat and this cheap project was a ton of fun for the boys. They played with

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Cereal is an easy and simple to make breakfast which was actually invented in the U.S. in 1863 by James Caleb Jackson. The cereal was called 'Granula', but wasn't very convenient to make; it had to soak overnight in order to be consumed and it never became very popular. In 1877 a cereal product called Wheatena was invented by George H. Hoyt and he sold it in a box, instead of having it scooped

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This post brought to you by Norton Small Business by Symantec. All opinions are 100% mine. Since I store a lot of my pictures and posts on my computer and have to surf the Web a lot gathering up information and finding new and unique arts and crafts, I have to be diligent not to pick up some virus along the way. This happened not that long ago to a family member and

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It never crossed my mind to keep the empty cereal boxes and use them for craft projects. Normally, they disappear in the trashcan, but after seeing what all can be done with them; I better save them up for a rainy day. The children especially will be able to make lots of fun projects out of them, like the cute little town in the picture, but I have seen so many other great ideas as well. How

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This post brought to you by LG DoublePlay™. All opinions are 100% mine.When you finished a project, you sure would like to share that with your family and friends as quickly as possible and your phone may be the quickest and easiest way to do so. However, if you don't have an LG DoublePlay™, you may run into problems.You can only do one thing at the time on your phone, but with the dual,

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Well, what do you know? I came across what could be a form of art and an inspiration for several projects. However, there is none to be found on the Internet where it concerns a craft or hobby with coffee creamer, except for the one portrayed in this picture and which I already mentioned in my posts on coffee art. I don't know what I expected when I did a search for coffee creamer art, but I

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This post brought to you by Avocados from Mexico. All opinions are 100% mine. Unfortunately, I am not one of the most creative types when it pertains to cooking and coming up with new recipes. I leave that up to others and rather follow their instructions. I don't think I ever made a dish with avocados and I don't understand why not; they are full of potassium, fiber,

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To make a creation is not difficult to do and the cornucopia baskets can easily be bought in either craft stores, garden centers, or online. Most of the baskets are made from wicker, willow, or fern and come in all kinds of sizes. Some can even be hung on the wall and it is entirely up to you to decide what to fill it with. One of the neat things about this craft is that you don't need very

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This post brought to you by Zenni Optical. All opinions are 100% mine. I have to read a lot for both my work and for searching and learning more about the arts, crafts and hobbies which I bring to your attention on this blog. I could not do this without a good pair of glasses, because without them I can't read one syllable, let alone make out what letter I see. I am

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In case you ever wondered where the name for this basket came from then here is the answer; it comes from the Latin words 'cornu copiae', which means horn of plenty. Throughout the ages, the cornucopia has been the symbol of abundance, nourishment, fertility and fortune and that is also the reason why it is usually shown overflowing with food, flowers or other items of riches. The cornucopia

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This post brought to you by Bulbs. Dig, Drop, Done.. All opinions are 100% mine. Giving your yard some curb appeal and being able to delight in the colors of all those different, beautiful flowers always gave me the impression that you would need to have a special talent for that. I was proven wrong; when I decided to visit www.digdropdone.com to learn more, I quickly

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In case you are still looking for a wonderful centerpiece for Thanksgiving, then a cornucopia is an excellent and appropriate choice. Most people however are under the impression that is has to be filled and overflow with fruit and/or vegetables. That is an option of course, but the possibilities don't end there; many more ideas and items can be applied. One of the projects you could undertake

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You may not always feel like doing your craft or hobby and, instead of spending all your days between the four walls of your home, rather would like to find some activities and entertainment elsewhere. This may seem like an impossible task, seeing how the weather is getting colder and may not always cooperate where it concerns outdoor activities, but there is always the option of going to one of

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This is pretty much a no-brainer as far as materials and equipment goes; yarn can be found in all kinds of colors and in many stores and you will need either crochet, knitting needles, or a sewing machine. It may be a little tricky finding the right size of needles for knitting or crocheting, depending on how thick your yarn is, but any self respecting craft and/or hobby store should carry them.

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I can't help it, but I love babies. They are so cute and those smiles always melt my heart. I can totally understand when someone mentions they could simply eat them up, but I also know from experience there are times when they wished they had. Grin. Raising children is a difficult and costly business though. In many cases they will have to be straightened out and this can also pertain to their

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I would like to give you some history about baby hats, but that can go either way; there is none and there is all. Let me put it this way; ever since the existence of mankind, some sort of head covering has been worn and that includes infants, toddlers, etc. In the first place wearing some type of hat was to keep the head warm of course, but there were other reasons as well, like protecting it

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Sewing is a very enjoyable pastime and it often results in some unique and inexpensive wardrobes for both adults and children. Nowadays, there is so much cheap attire in so many shops, it is not really necessary to make your own clothes just to save some money. I used to sew a lot and made practically anything and everything, but I don't think I would have tried my hand at nursing uniforms,

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This one is specifically for the seamstresses, knit and crochet artists amongst you, who would like to try their hands at something new and cute. You will have no problem finding takers for these hats, because they are always welcome, especially with all those cold days ahead. You will not have any problems getting ideas either; every Holiday can provide you with lots of good options and if

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I am aware of the fact that every job has its own challenges, but it also takes a lot of skill and dedication to carry out a task at hand. At times, it even is a work of art which takes a lot of patience bringing it to a success. While we were on a mini-vacation last week, I got a taste of what it is like to be a Paleontologist; I was given the opportunity to dig up some dinosaur bones. It was

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Shoelaces; they come in a wide array of colors, length and width and that makes them extremely suitable for many craft and hobby projects. They can be bought in lots of stores and in case you still aren't able to find what you are searching for then take a look online, because there are several sites which offer a shoelace exchange option. It would be advantageous to have a pair of scissors and

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There are moments when I run out of ideas concerning which craft or hobby I will be writing about next and that is why I always keep my eyes peeled for new, different and unusual art. This time, I didn't have to look any further then the extensive selection of eyeglasses at the site of Zenni Optical in order to find my next subject; eye glass art. It is incredible how many high quality,

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Footwear has been put to good use thousands of years ago and although there is no exact date of when any form of shoestrings or shoelaces came in to existence, archeological finds show that around 3500 BC there was already some type of shoe which was tied to the foot by a leather string, but shoes found of a later date were fastened by a lime bark one. The ancient Greeks used rawhide laces for

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Contributed by Milford Woods I thought I would never do anything entrepreneurial mostly because we live all the way out in the middle of nowhere. As a stay at home mom I didn’t have a lot of opportunities for work outside the home but I was determined to do something for my family and really use my brain again – it was turning to mush just being around kids all day! I started sewing again and

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Has it ever occurred to you how much more you can do with a simple shoelace besides tying your shoes? Well, here are some great examples of art made from these simple, colorful strings. This entire painting is made solely by using shoestrings. You can see it by taking a closer look. It doesn't take much creativity to craft some wall art and it certainly doesn't have to be as large and as

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Some amongst us are gifted with such great artistic abilities that they tower head and shoulders above the rest of the population. I can only imagine what an encouragement and fulfillment it must be to them, after having successfully accomplished another project. It doesn't really matter what that work of art would be; it can vary from an eye-pleasing painting or sculpture, to a divined and

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Dog tags can be bought online or in pet stores and come in all kinds of colors and shapes. You can also cut out your own tags from a sheet of aluminum or steel which will require a good saw of course and a drill for making the hole to attach it to a string, shoe lace, or chain. Enamel can be applied to the blank tag for creating all kinds of images, but you will need an oven to bake it in. It

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Even though the temperature is still quite agreeable during the day, it is already getting pretty cool in the evenings and rather cold in the mornings. It will not be for long when all those cute baby hats have to come out of the closet and in case you need some, you may want to bring out the yarn and (crochet) needles. Where it concerns babies hats are an essential part of their apparel; you

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People had pets for centuries and especially dogs were not just kept for their company, but for their hunting skills as well. Collars and leashes were already used by ancient Egyptians, but the tags came in existence during the 16th century and find their origin in England. When more people owned dogs, licenses and registrations became mandatory and a pet tag on the dog's collar relayed the

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This post brought to you by Net10. All opinions are 100% mine. In case you are still paying an arm and a leg for your cell phone bill, you may want to switch over to the cheap, creative NET10 Unlimited Plan which provides you with great nationwide coverage, outstanding reception/connectivity, unlimited talk, text and data for just $50 a month. Additionally, you don't

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A few more days and it is finally Halloween. I can imagine the children can hardly wait and may already have explored the neighborhood in search of where the scariest decorations can be found. I came across some very artistic decorations and since it is almost time to be scared out of your wits, I thought I better post it now, so you may still have some time to either find these decorations for

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If you need to make your important documents last longer, it's a good idea to process them with a pouch laminator. Choosing a laminator that will fit your needs is easy as long as you think about the following things: Size. Laminators come in various sizes and you need to choose one that will be able to accommodate your materials. Generally speaking, a machine with a 9-inch feed opening is

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Dogs are man's best friends and since pets are usually also considered to be part of the family, they would make great ambassadors for showing off some examples of beautiful, but intricate artwork; dog tags. You certainly don't have to content with a common dog tag anymore; it can be shaped and embellished any way you want or like and it many cases it doesn't require a lot of work. Cutting a tag

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When you visit a big city, you usually don't have to go far to find and admire art, because museums are often located in the close vicinity of railway stations, bus stations and airports. New York for instance has a lot to offer when it comes to museums and attractions and it certainly would be beneficial checking into long term parking jfk when you plan on staying and/or spending some time

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I came across this picture and since Halloween is coming closer and closer, it could give you some more inspiration on how to dress up your yard with some unique art which will definitely give it the wow-factor and make it stand out. You would still have enough time to come up with a scary Lego creation of your own and of course it doesn't have to be as large as this one; even a life-size

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Even though I am not so bad at drawing, I don't think I could make a living selling my artwork and I sure would not waste one second on thinking about quitting my job and turning my hobby into my profession. I wouldn't mind making some extra money although I am fully aware that would require some studying on my part. I have been out of that for decades, but one is never too old to learn. I would

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