| 391 | Spruce up your garden with Birdhouses Preview: Decorative Birdhouses are active garden ornamentation --the presence and movement of birds creates a fluid focal point for your garden. As such, placement is critical for you to earn maximum benefit from your birdhouses. Cavity nesting birds will not be attracted to your garden without the appropriate environment. Each bird has a particular way th... (more) Published By: Johann Erickson Submitted: 17 September,2004 |
| 392 | Sun Catchers add brightness to your patio Preview: Sun catchers add sparkle and beauty to any room in your home. Far beyond the paint-n-bake sun catchers of childhood, sun catchers come in a huge variety of styles that dazzle the eye. The most common window-hanging style bring charm and flair to any room. Choose a color and pattern that complements your decor. Window-hanging sun catchers can be th... (more) Published By: Johann Erickson Submitted: 17 September,2004 |
| 393 | Perfect Gift Idea!! Just Add Your Pictures Preview: Need the perfect gift for that hard to buy for person?? Well, this is a must read. I make 6x6 scrapbook albums that all you have to do is add pictures!! I make them in Baby, Boy, Girl, General, and Wedding. I also make them to order. If you would like information about the albums that I make, just e-mail me at susiescraps4u@yahoo.com. SusieScrapp... (more) Published By: SusieScrapper Submitted: 21 September,2004 |
| 394 | Grandpa's Knife Preview: Grandpa’s Knife (from the book Spider’s Big Catch) Gary Anderson www.abciowa.com Sometimes, when I’m stressed or feel the need to refocus, I find myself thinking about my grandpa’s knife. There are people in the world who drink or take pills in an attempt to manage stress, and some folks handle their rosary beads. My grandpa whittled. My broth... (more) Published By: Gary E. Anderson Submitted: 23 September,2004 |
| 395 | Martial Arts Preview: http://www.taichiacademy.com.au/default.htm I am very interested in Martial Arts, as I’ve been training in Tai Chi on and off for ten years as well as an Internal Martial Art called Wu Dao Gong for a year and a half. I have searched many websites to find a good one to write about but none seem to compare to the site by the actual organization tha... (more) Published By: Jesse S. Somer Submitted: 24 September,2004 |
| 396 | Carrom Preview: Carrom is a board game played by 2 or 4 players against each other. The principles of carrom are very similar to pool, snooker or billiards (without the cues). The objective of carrom is to pot all your carrom pieces before your opponent, using skill, determination and a little bit of luck. Carrom itself in various forms originates from Asia and ... (more) Published By: Carrom Paul Submitted: 29 September,2004 |
| 397 | Planning to build a computer desk. Preview: Much like any other piece of furniture, selecting computer desk plans requires a little bit of fore thought. There are a number of questions that you need to ask yourself before committing to a design. This will save some disappointment after the project is complete. Consider these 10 points before getting started. 1. When planning your office... (more) Published By: Dave Markel Submitted: 04 October,2004 |
| 398 | Hardwood 101 Preview: Red Oak Red oak is one of three main varieties of oak. The sapwood is a light reddish brown color while the heartwood varies from light brown to dark brown. Red oak is dense with long straight grains that make it a common choice for many wood workers. It also has good wood working properties, working well with both hand tools and machines. It glu... (more) Published By: Dave Markel Submitted: 04 October,2004 |
| 399 | Radio Control Cars - Which Type Is Right for You or Your Child? Preview: There are several factors to consider before choosing which type of radio control cars to buy. Don't just jump in head first. Making the correct choices, up front, can save you a lot of time and money down the road. Take a few minutes to read this helpful article so you can start out in the right direction. First, it is important to determine... (more) Published By: Michael Holland Submitted: 04 October,2004 |
| 400 | Surf Waves with Jack Johnson Preview: Like a laid back, relaxed beach vibe? Surf waves in reality, musically, and on the Net with Jack Johnson. Lately I’ve been listening to some pretty cool music by some beach bum named Jack Johnson. The tunes he plays really touch a chord within me. They are just so honest and selfless, like stories being told by a wise old palm tree that has endur... (more) Published By: Jesse S. Somer Submitted: 05 October,2004 |
| 401 | Lumber 101 Preview: Milling Lumber: The sawyer is faced with several different options for the way the log is to be cut. Depending on the species of the log and the desired use for the lumber that get milled off. Two main choices are flat sawn and quarter sawn. Flat sawn lumber can be identified by the arcing end grain and open, flame look on the face of the boar... (more) Published By: Dave Markel Submitted: 06 October,2004 |
| 402 | Shop and Personal Safety Preview: Don't let your table saw catch you working unsafely in the workshop. Shop and Personal Safety: Being safety conscious should be the priority for everyone whether they are a serious wood worker or just a week-end warrior. Shop safety begins when you buy a new tool, before operating it you should read through and understand the operators manual.... (more) Published By: Dave Markel Submitted: 06 October,2004 |
| 403 | Milling Four Square Lumber Preview: Introduction: This tutorial assumes that you know how to safely operate your power tools. Always refer to the manufacturer instructions if you are unsure how to use your tools. Any wood worker needs to take a board from the lumber yard or their local sawyer and make this board a uniform thickness, length and width. This board needs to have all ... (more) Published By: Dave Markel Submitted: 06 October,2004 |
| 404 | The Art of Découpage Preview: The Art of Découpage By: Eileen Bergen http://www.theartfulcrafter.com Découpage is a very accessible craft for beginners but can also be taken to artistic heights. In fact serious découpage artists are known as découpeurs (sometimes spelled “decoupers”). There is a National Guild of Découpeurs (NGD). NGD is a non-profit organization dedicated ... (more) Published By: Eileen Bergen Submitted: 06 October,2004 |
| 405 | The Art of Collage Preview: The Art Of Collage By Eileen Bergen The Artful Crafter http://www.theartfulcrafter.com Collage, from the French word “coller” (to stick), is a technique that incorporates fragments of paper and collected or found objects into artistic compositions. The National Gallery of Art credits Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso with legitimizing collage as ... (more) Published By: Eileen Bergen Submitted: 06 October,2004 |
| 406 | Making the Most of Census Records Preview: Census records are one of the most basic resources used by genealogists. These records include a wealth of information that is obviously useful to researchers, as well as hidden clues that are less obvious but equally useful. Their use must be tempered with a good dose of skepticism however, as they are by their nature full of flaws. Census... (more) Published By: Andrew J. Morris Submitted: 08 October,2004 |
| 407 | Seven Games Dogs Just Love To Play Preview: Have you ever wonder why some dogs seem to be so happy and playful even up to their twilight years? The answer is not far from reach. If your dog is given an environment that arouses his curiosity yet not over stimulating, chances you’ll have a very a happy, healthy and emotional stable dog. I’m not talking about throwing some dog toys for him ... (more) Published By: Renée Alexandrea Submitted: 09 October,2004 |
| 408 | Top Ten Tips for Making a Great Collage Preview: The word “collage”, as defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary, refers to “an artistic composition made of various materials (as paper, cloth or wood) glued on a surface.” It is derived from the French verb, coller, which means to glue. Collages are fun to create and can be incorporated as a useful coaching tool. You might encourage your clients... (more) Published By: Tara Kachaturoff, Executive Coach Submitted: 13 October,2004 |
| 409 | An Overview of Home Cured Modeling Clays Preview: An Overview of Home Cured Modeling Clays by: Eileen Bergen http://www.theartfulcrafter.com To my mind, modeling clay is one of the most fun media to “play” with. From faux beads to small figurines to plaques to Christmas ornaments to adornments for collages or scrapbook pages: every crafter can find an application for clay. Home cured clays w... (more) Published By: Eileen Bergen Submitted: 13 October,2004 |
| 410 | How to dry Roses Preview: There are many reasons why you might want to dry your roses: Many people want to keep a memento of a special moment, perhaps from a wedding they went to, a special holiday or maybe the flowers were a gift from a mate, a friend, or family member. Whatever your reasons for doing it, this is the section where you will learn to dry your roses proper... (more) Published By: Candee Stark Submitted: 13 October,2004 |