- Nostalgia Meets Hi-Tech - Grandma's Gone Digital By : Patricia Frye
Scrapbooking has been popular for many generations all over the world and seems to be gaining in popularity once again. Wanting to preserve special moments has encouraged us to collect mementos such ..
- Top Dollhouse Enthusiast Magazines By : Veronica Scott
Dollhouses have transcended throughout history from a childrens toy into valuable collectibles of miniature enthusiasts. It is no surprise then that with the rise in popularity of dollhouse miniatures..
- RC Helicopter Simulators By : Nikoli Funston
As with airplane simulators, RC helicopter flight simulators have come a long way. From weak graphics, they have evolved into programs you can immerse yourself in.The remote control simulator software..
- Indoor Remote Control Airplanes By : Nikoli Funston
One of the complaints you used to hear about remote control was you needed a place to run them. With indoor remote control airplanes, that is no longer the case.Remote controlled aircraft have always ..
- Collecting Ancient Athenian Coins By : Terry Kubiak
Coins issued by certain cities or empires took the leading role in dictating which coins were readily acceptable for trade in the Mediterranean lands. One such city was Athens, which established the ..
- How to Face Paint at Your Kids Birthday Parties By : Philadelphia Tivoli
Dont want to spend $150 per hour to hire a face painter for your kids birthday parties? I dont blame you. Not when you can learn how to face paint yourself and have fun while doing it! Here are some i..
- Remote Control Rock Crawlers By : Nikoli Funston
As the name suggests, remote control rock crawlers are remote control vehicles that crawl over just about anything from rocks to seriously vertical formations.One of the most popular and fastest growi..
- Amphibious Remote Control Toys By : Nikoli Funston
The remote control industry has evolved as a whole, but amphibious remote control toys have advanced in leaps and bounds. There is a lot more being offered than the old plastic boats you use to see.Th..
- Ackerman Vector By : Nikoli Funston
If you want to get serious about RC, you are going to have to immerse yourself in some of the terminology. The Ackerman Vector is covered here.Since the invention of the wheel and the first use of wag..
- Join An RC Club By : Nikoli Funston
If you become a RC enthusiast, you will be happy to know there are others just as passionate. In this case, we are talking about RC ClubsQuite often, people who share a common interest or hobby will b..
- Toys VS Hobby Kits By : Nikoli Funston
For those that are not particularly familiar with the RC world, it can be difficult to tell what is a toy versus a hobby. In this article, we cover toys vs hobby kits.The Remote Controlled vehicle can..
- RC Flight Simulators By : Nikoli Funston
If there is an area where RC has advanced dramatically, it is in simulators. RC flight simulators used to be cheesy, but now are outstanding.A Remote Control flight simulator is a computer software pr..
- The RC Hobby By : Nikoli Funston
One of the booming hobbies these days is RC. So, just what does RC mean and what is it?RC stands for remote control. It is a method of controlling a device by use of a second device that is separate ..
- Different RC Models By : Nikoli Funston
RC is one of those phrases that have become a catch-all sort of like Coke. In truth, the different types of RC models available are staggering.The world of Remote Control is growing rapidly as new and..
- Building a Bird Feeder By : Alice Scott
Bird feeders are a wonderful source of entertainment. There are so many different birds you can attract by offering them some food, especially in the winter months when the food is hard to come by. B..
- Cardinal Bird House - How to Build a Bird House For a Cardinal By : Alice Scott
The male cardinal is a bright red color and you can't help but want to attract this beautiful bird to your yard. A cardinal builds a nest and does not generally live in a cardinal bird house. They bu..
- Flying With CO2 By : Sandra Robinson
When I first started power model aircraft flying back in the1950s we only had the ic engine generally available,items did appear in the model press from time to time in the 1960s about the use of CO2 ..
- What is Primitive Folk Art? By : Stephanie Baker
Primitive folk art can come in the form of dolls, paintings, handmade crafts, textiles, and functional items such as furniture. It is a relatively underground and loosely defined category of folk art..
- Family Tree Documentation - Good Habits To Develop By : Richard Kearns
I have been researching my family tree for quite a while now and, and like many amateur family historians, I have bits and pieces of information scattered around my spare room. Regularly, I realize th..
- 6 Ways To Turn Your Child's Rock Finds Into Real Treasures By : Candace Krieger
The kids have been outside, and they have been at it again. Thats right, they have collected an entire bucket full of precious rocks, and now you have the unique dilemma of what to do with them. Aft..
- Everything you need to now about Webkinz By : Diana Lingel
Webinz are little plush toys witch you can by and play online with them. There are around 10 dollars and they have different animals. There is a frog, a polar bear, love puppy, a bunny, hippo, cat The..
- Growing Up Crafting By : Mary Hilchie
I discovered the world of crafting when I was just nine years old. Nobody in my family knew how to knit and I longed for a pair of homemade knitted socks. I didn't know anyone who knitted, so I deci..
- Building A Dollhouse From A Kit By : Jayne Cremasco
Creating your own dollhouse from a kit, should be a rewarding, and satisfying hobby. With the precision quality of todays die cut dollhouse kits, pretty much anyone who can read and follow instructio..
- T-Shirt Quilts - Preserve Your Memories By : John Lercari
If you're looking for a creative way to recycle some old clothes and preserve a few of your precious memories at the same time, making a t-shirt quilt is an easy way to do both. This fun project allow..
- Woodturning Tips - Finding Free Green Wood Logs For Your Projects By : Steven Russell
OverviewOne of the most common challenges facing new woodturners is how to find sufficient quantities of low cost, or free green wood (fresh cut) to turn. Finding a reliable supply of free wood is the..
- How to Face Paint with Confidence By : Philadelphia Tivoli
One thing that many new face painters have in common is a lack of confidence when picking up a paintbrush, learning how to face paint for the first time. Face painting with confidence is really a comb..
- Craft Beads, Old And New By : Candice Sabrina
Craft beads have been used to create jewelry and other decorative pieces for hundreds of years. In ancient times, stone, turtle shells, animal horns and hooves, and fresh water clams were used to mak..
- Steps to Help Keep Your Coin Collection Value High By : Douglas Taylor
When you get bit by the coin collecting bug you may find yourself spending many of your waking hours on your coin collection. You have a lot of time and money invested in this hobby of yours so you ne..
- Interesting Facts on Cross Stitch Embroidery By : Shikha Deepak
What exactly is cross stitch embroidery : Cross-stitch is one of the oldest forms of embroidery and is famous amongst enthusiasts across the world. Many folk museums show examples of clothing decorate..
- Art Shows And Festivals - 7 Strategies When Choosing Where To Sell Your Art By : Patti Diaz
You have just spent the Winter months creating all of your gourd masterpieces. Now what? It's time to get them out of your hands and into the hands of someone else. One way to get your art into the pu..
- Try Using Hand Planes And Experience Woodworking The Old Time Way By : Douglas Taylor
A generation ago hand planes were used everyday. They were used for everything from flattening boards to putting the final polish on that tabletop. Today the hand plane has been replaced by modern day..
- How to Make a Spring Wreath(For Less Than $5) By : Kathleen Wilson
Spring is a welcoming time of renewal, and what better way to welcome friends and family to your home than with a creative and personal spring wreath! Even better when you can make it for under $5! He..
- The Basics of Working With Polymer Clay By : Tracey Wilson
Polymer Clay is taking crafters to new artistic heights. It doesnt matter what your craft is or your medium of choice- crafters are learning new ways every day to incorporate this versatile clay into ..
- How Lightings Can Play a Big Role in Your Photography Career By : David Chong TC
Does the mention of photography seem hard for you? You obviously haven't tried digital photography yet! Taking photographs is fun, however taking professional photographs one has to consider the ligh..
- Cleaning, Storing and Displaying Antique Sterling Silver By : Grant Copland
Whether your store your antique sterling silver or put it on display, you must first clean and give it a fine polish. For this you need a flannel cloth, a 100% cotton cloth, a special sterling silver ..
- Collecting Postcards By : Vic Bilson
Collecting postcards is a fun hobby, and one of the most interesting things to collect are photo post card collectibles. People collect all sorts of things such as saw blades; wooden eggs with artwork..
- Circleback Studio - A Community Of Artists Online By : Leah Oviedo
Here is a new online community for women and men, Circleback Studio. It is a free website that all artists and crafters can join. There are some great women on their site. Every artist that enjoys wor..
- How To Choose A Wooden Ship Model Kit By : Wray Hodgson
SHIP MODEL BUILDING - WHERE DO I BEGINAt CAST YOUR ANCHOR, we are often asked a number of questions about ship model building from people who are interested in starting the hobby. We have compiled que..
- Learn to Crochet and Knit - Keys to Success From an Easily Distracted Student By : Lorie DeWorken
I decided to learn to crochet in college. Crazy way for a college student to spend free time? Definitely. I assure you that I was not as big a loser as it might make me sound though. One night, for so..
- Easter Crafts Ideas By : Marcel Vigh
Easter is on the door-step... Do you need any Easter crafts ideas to decorate your home quickly?
My free Easter crafts ideas and projects are really practical, because they're so simple and you don..
- Gazaur Mars 480 Review By : Tara Soonthornnont
Of all the Electric RC Helicopters, one product line truly stands out in terms of design. Many RC enthusiasts have probably seen it before, and undoubtedly was left momentary bewildered by its extraor..
- 3 Tips For Designing Your Own Grandfather Clock Case By : Barry Share
Although there are advanced drawing programs you can use on
computers today, we still use the old method we were taught in
college i.e. using a drawing board, clips, and T-square. You may
lau..
- Take a New Look at Your Figurine By : Earl Beal
When you look at your figurine, what do you see? Do you see just a figurine or just an object? If so, I invite you to take a new look. I suggest you see your figurine as art.Why art you may ask? B..
- 3 Necessary Steps You Should Take When Make A Wooden Case For A Longcase Clock By : Barry Share
1. Buying TimberSo youre going to need timber but before you go out and buy any let me just say this.
We must remember that one of the most important factors on building a case for a longcase clock..
- How to Shrink Wrap Sitting at Home By : Dixita Dutt
Shrink wrap is a product which can make things airtight and it also doubles up as a material for containing things. However the shrink wrap sheets after being secured can be shrunk faster with a heat ..
- 7 Tips to Changing Your Sewing Machine Presser Feet By : Robin A. Brown
The function of a sewing machine presser foot is to help guide the material under the needle and over the face plate. Different feet can serve special sewing needs. For instance, using a zipper foot w..
- Grate Ideas for Collecting Chess Pieces By : David Evermon
Chess is an ancient game that was once even played using human pieces by people of royal birth. Those days are long gone of course and at present, man-made pieces are used in the game. Chess pieces ar..
- The Simple History of Dollhouses By : Veronica Scott
The history of dollhouses is one that has led to the delight of children as well as adults. It is believed that the origin of the dollhouse can be dated back over 400 years, although true documentatio..
- New And Unusual Knitting Yarns By : Robin OBrien
In days gone by, yarn was obtained locally. It was usually hand-dyed, of high quality and unique. Things changed, and knitters bought branded yarns that were chemically dyed, of regular though unremar..
- A Basic Model Aircraft Workshop By : Sandra Robinson
These days many beginners enter the hobby with a ARTF(almost ready to fly) model, they are often reluctant to build there first model airplane, thinking the building will be difficult, the tools compl..
- 7 Tips To Get Your RC Car's Nitro Engine Running By : Jim Davidhe
Piston sticks at the top of the cylinder (new engine). The pistons tolerance inside the piston chamber is so tight, there is no room for the piston to slide to the top. The solution is to hea..
- Craft Table And Storage Options For Crafters By : M. Xavier
Anyone who is serious about crafting knows all the supplies that accumulate take up a lot of space. We tend to throw it all together in boxes, containers, or closets to get it out of the way when we..
- US Government Mint - Discover All About It By : Frederic Madore
As you probably already know a mint is a facility which manufactures coins for currency. In the United States, the US Government Mint facilities are responsible for creating enough amounts of currency..
- You Can Have Great Fun With Stamp Collecting By : Todd Lavergne
Stamp collecting can be a fun activity not only for older people but also for kids. A person can have a pleasurable experience collecting a variety of stamps that he may find in plain binders or get t..
- The Size of His Photography Equipment Scared Me By : David Chong TC
Just the other day I was using my camera to take pictures at a popular photographic scene. I looked to my left and right and noticed that there were a lot of tourists as well as a professional photog..
- Using Quilting Tools To Make A Beautiful Quilt By : Michelle Bery
The art of quilting goes back generations; a skill passed from mother to daughter and family to family. A quilt can instantly evoke a wonderful memory or a long-gone loved one; the threads of a quilt ..
- Square Stitch Beading for Beginners By : Mandy Buchanan
Beading is becoming a very popular pastime for many people around the globe but why stick to simply stringing beads when you can have so much more? Square stitch beading allows for a lot greater varie..
- Peyote Stitch Beading Techniques By : Mandy Buchanan
Peyote stitch really refers to a number of different beading techniques including flat even count, flat odd count, and tubular even count peyote stitch. In this article we will briefly describe these ..
- Traditional Handprint Crafts By : Katrina Harper
Sensational New Handprint Crafts are Safer and Take Less Time to Complete than Ever Before.Traditional handprint crafts are a fun way to preserve memories of your baby. All you need to make traditiona..
- Family Tree Research - Uncover The Gems In Your Family By : Richard Kearns
Tracing your family ancestry has been around for many generations. Originally, it was done by the matriarch of the family, as she recorded the births, marriages and deaths of all of her relatives and..
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