Why Sew? This Is My &quotI Can&quot For Sewing What’s Yours?

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

This is my I Can for sewing my own clothes, do you have an I Can?
People often say to me, Why sew when you can buy clothing so reasonably?’
Well my answer to that is.
When I sew for myself I can get the fit right. Not everyone, actually very few really, are the stock standard [...]

Card Making Unique Ideas To Create Lasting Memories

Friday, November 21st, 2008

Card making is the perfect way to express your feelings for others in a unique, creative way. Holidays, birthdays, and special occasions are preserved in our memories forever through cards and photos.
Purchasing greeting cards has traditionally been the way to express affection, excitement, sadness, and any other number of emotions. With a little creativity and [...]

Photo Ideas To Make Your Scrapbook A Work Of Art

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

Photos bring your scrapbook to life. The placement and type of photos you choose will make the difference between an ordinary scrapbook and a scrapbook that truly tells a story.
You can place your pictures individually or as a collage, and create colorful borders through the use of ribbons, beads, captions, and artwork. The [...]

Make Your Scrapbooking Efforts Easier With A Journal

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

(We would love to give you a journaling-tip to help you along…..)
Journals are a great way to keep track of dates, places, and events that you wish to include in your scrapbooks. You can use a special notebook, PDA, or a calendar to keep track of your scrapbooking ideas.
A journal is also a wonderful way [...]

Worldwide Basket Weaving

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

Baskets are made from a variety of materials; Native Americans made baskets with resources that were the most plentiful in their specific environment. For instance, some Native Americans made their baskets with swamp asha kind of wood that was abundant in the New England region. Other Indians would follow the same practice, but [...]

Scrapbooking And The Use Of Digital Photography

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

Digital photography has made scrapbooking easier than ever before. Digital cameras allow you to view your pictures immediately instead of
waiting hours or days for film to be developed. You will also know if you have captured the perfect shot as soon as you take it and you can discard unwanted pictures right away [...]

Bar Soap Is Just The Beginning! Making Your Own Laundry Soap

Monday, September 15th, 2008

So, youve just made that first batch of wonderful homemade bar soap. Youre giddy with accomplishment, and have it prominently displayed in every bathroom. But why stop there?
Each little scrap of soap youve made, from the imperfect bar that youre not sure what to do with, to the crumbs and shavings left over, [...]