| 111 | The History of Clay Poker Chips Preview: For the last 75 years, clay chips have not actually been constructed out of pure clay. Actual clay chips were used in the United States during the late 1800's; however, these easily broken chips were quickly replaced by clay filled composites that provided much greater durability and security. In the early part of the 1900’s chips were commonly m... (more) Published By: Dani Martin Submitted: 13 June,2005 |
| 112 | Scrapbook Photos -- Getting Adventurous With Your Layouts Preview: When you have selected the photos for your scrapbook, you’ll need to decide how best to lay them out on the pages. Don't feel obliged to follow any principles that don’t suit your own design. There are no specific rules stating that all photographs or mementos must be placed in chronological order. It is completely up you to decide in what order y... (more) Published By: Nigel Patterson Submitted: 14 June,2005 |
| 113 | A Scrapbook Page To Celebrate Your Child's First Haircut Preview: Here's a great idea for making a special 'first haircut' scrapbook page. Between the ages of about 12 and 18 months, a baby boy or girl may go for their first hair cut. You've probably seen that there are many children's hair salons that offer special deals for a child's first visit. They have a special chair, take a photo or even video the visit ... (more) Published By: Nigel Patterson Submitted: 14 June,2005 |
| 114 | Turn To Weather When You're Bored Preview: What do you do when you are bored witless and want to grow some more brain cells? Just when you think there is nothing left to do on summer vacation, here are a few weather related crafts and experiments. On the top of my list is time-lapse photography. Set up a camcorder on a tripod, point it at a hill or butte, and flip the time-lapse switch. T... (more) Published By: Chris Orr Submitted: 14 June,2005 |
| 115 | Scrapbooking Tips And Tricks For Photos And Images Preview: When you're incorporating pictures of any kind into your scrapbook, why not set them off with an unusual finish? This could be an original idea for a border or frame -- or an arrangement of several items on the page to add a little drama. Here are a couple of tips that might do well for a children's album -- perhaps a keepsake baby scrapbook, or j... (more) Published By: Nigel Patterson Submitted: 14 June,2005 |
| 116 | Make A Stunning Dried Hydrangea Wreath Preview: Dried hydrangea wreaths are so beautiful and versatile in a home, and a lot of fun to make as well. You can either purchase already dried hydrangea flowers from your local craft store, or you can dry your own. The biggest trick when drying your own is the timing of when you pick the flowers. It is best to pick them right before you anticipate yo... (more) Published By: Valerie Garner Submitted: 25 April,2005 |
| 117 | For the Birds Preview: Decorative and elaborate or simple and functional, birdfeeders and birdhouses are lovingly coveted by many people (and birds)! The collector seeking a new piece for the den or study need only consider personal taste and aesthetics- many who enjoy the careful art and craftsmanship of a beautiful birdhouse or feeder would never think of placing th... (more) Published By: Judi Hunter Submitted: 30 April,2005 |
| 118 | Scrapbooking Resources on the Internet Preview: I must admit right off the bat that I am not a scrap booking enthusiast. I do, however, have a sister-in-law that is a die-hard scrap book fan. If ever there was a fan club for scrap booking, my sister-in-law would be the leader. I do however work in a public library where I have access to tons of information on a variety of sources including sc... (more) Published By: Kathy Brewis Submitted: 01 May,2005 |
| 119 | Scrapbooking the Dizzying Movies of Toddlers Preview: Toddlers are highly energetic life forces. Between infancy and kindergarten school days, your toddler is often fully involved in massive actions and activities. Sometimes, your kid hardly let you slow down enough to take a deep breath before he or she is off to another "movie" stunt. One moment, your toddler is the angelic little kid with great... (more) Published By: Fion Lim Submitted: 01 May,2005 |
| 120 | The “Hot” New Collectibles Preview: A few months ago I wrote an article named “Signed vs. Unsigned - Buying Art, Pottery and Collectibles”. The basic premise of the article was my own opinion about “Should you pay the price for signed jewelry, art and collectibles, as opposed to buying what you love, whether signed or unsigned?”. Since writing that article, I have read in one of my ... (more) Published By: Laura Thykeson - Owner of "Ice Originals II - Vintage Collectibles, Music and Jewelry" Submitted: 01 May,2005 |
| 121 | The Basics of CD Mastering Preview: Recording a CD is a complicated process which calls on the skills of a great many people. The musicians must prepare the initial musical material before heading into the recording studio to lay down tracks. The recording engineer is responsible for capturing the sounds and mixing them together. The mixing stage may be followed by an editing and pr... (more) Published By: Ross MacIver Submitted: 02 May,2005 |
| 122 | The Basics of Home Audio Speakers Preview: There are great many home audio speakers on the market today ranging in price from a few dollars to thousands of dollars. Buying a set of speakers can be a confusing endeavor, but with a little bit of knowledge you should be able to make a wise choice. Most home audio speakers are made up of several components in one enclosure. The simplest speak... (more) Published By: Ross MacIver Submitted: 02 May,2005 |
| 123 | The Basics of Audio Recording Preview: Audio recording has been with us for more than a hundred years. The phonograph was invented by Thomas Edison in 1877. It recorded sound by producing grooves on a soft cylinder which could be played back by running a needle through the grooves and amplifying the sound. The next major development in audio recording was magnetic recording. Tape reco... (more) Published By: Ross MacIver Submitted: 02 May,2005 |
| 124 | Understanding White Balance Preview: Understanding White Balance The Color of Light Everyone has taken at least one photograph that has been way off in color. You get it back from whoever processed it, or if it is from a digital camera you load it into your computer, and your immediate response is “what the heck happened?”. Everything has a weird color cast to it, either orange, gr... (more) Published By: Ken Henderson Submitted: 02 May,2005 |
| 125 | How to Pick Your Next Camping Tent. Preview: A good camping tent should keep you dry, comfortable, and provide protection. Which camping tent... Dome, family, 4-season, backpacking or cabin is right for you? They don't repel rain, cold, snow, or biting bugs equally. Camping tents are an important outdoor gear investment. This article will give you the information you need to make an inform... (more) Published By: Marc Wiltse Submitted: 03 May,2005 |
| 126 | What Makes a Hiking Boot Great? Preview: How to evaluate hiking boots and footwear for comfort, protection, and durability. Choosing hiking boots and footwear is one of the most important decisions you as a hiker or camper will make. They'll either make your trip memorable or miserable. To find what's best for you, ask yourself "What type of hiking do I do?" Day Hiking (Light-weight)- ... (more) Published By: Marc Wiltse Submitted: 03 May,2005 |
| 127 | Gemstone Collecting Preview: Personally, I have become fascinated with gemstones (precious and semi-precious stones). I am amazed at the array of colors and properties of these little treasures found in the earth. God created something truly amazing for us to look at and to adorn ourselves. Many of these tiny treasures are a fantastic investment. Purchasing a rare and beautif... (more) Published By: Debra Hamer Submitted: 04 May,2005 |
| 128 | So you have bought your first DSLR? Preview: Ok! So you have bought a DSLR (Digital SLR)…now what? You have joined the ranks of the "keen amateur photographer" by buying a new digital SLR, but what do all those buttons and bits actually do? The way things are going what with pricing and technology, I can see a boom about to happen with regard to Digital SLR sales. People who have previou... (more) Published By: Nick Stubbs Submitted: 04 May,2005 |
| 129 | What is Poison Croquet? Preview: In some areas of the Western United States a simple form of croquet is being played, one different than the traditional competitive forms of croquet. This type of croquet is often called Poison, and is a favorite of amateur or casual croquet players. Poison croquet is played with the standard nine wicket croquet set. It can be played by 2,3,4,5, o... (more) Published By: Peter Jay Submitted: 05 May,2005 |
| 130 | Image Transfer Made Easy Preview: There are many different ways to transfer images onto paper. Many of these methods would require you to purchase some supplies from the craft stores. For example, you can easily buy Inkjet Transfer Paper from most stationery shops. These come in a pack of 10 sheets and cost about a dollar a sheet. You will need a computer with a printer to print ... (more) Published By: Flora Tan Submitted: 07 May,2005 |