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Author :: Michael Russell  |
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| Article Title :: Collectible Dolls - Is There A Future? |
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| In this article we're going to speculate on the future of collectible dolls based on some current day facts.One fact about collectible dolls that is pretty certain is that people will most likely always continue to collect them. That is not the issue that is in question in this article. What is in question is if we'll be collecting these dolls simply for our own enjoyment or if there will continue to be a market for new collectible dolls.Back in the days when collecting anything was unheard of, most of the dolls that people bought eventually ended up in the trash or collecting dust in an attic. Certainly we didn't go through the trouble of hunting high and low for a certa (read full article) |
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Author :: Robert Thatcher |
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| Article Title :: About Adorning Cookie Jars |
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| The Great Depression brought down the economy for a time and brought about the idea of cookie jars. The first decorative jars that attracted the American public first appeared in the 1930s. These were the products of what seemed to be a natural reaction for the decline in the stock market. Instead of frequenting the bakery shops, people resolved to bake breads and cookies in their own houses.Once the cookies are done, they must be kept in a container to lengthen shelf life. To do this, the elements that may dry out moist cookies and soften dry ones must be eliminated. This was the primary reason why decorative cookie jars easily found favor in American households rather than the co (read full article) |
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| Category :: Crafts Articles |
Author :: Jennifer Thoden |
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| Article Title :: Roman Shade Ring Tape or Roman Shade Rings |
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| You'll soon discover that sewing a roman shade is quite easy. It's a very simple construction.If you are looking for step by step instructions for sewing roman shades you should check out my e-book "How To Make Roman Shades" at http://www.sewing-roman-shades.comOk... now, when you are ready to sew on your rings, the question becomes, do you sew your rings on individually or do you use roman shade ring tape.Let me first explain what these items are, just in case you are a beginner to roman shades.Roman shade rings are small plastic or brass rings that guide the lift cord up your shade. Based on how these are spaced on your shade will determine the size of your r (read full article) |
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Author :: Brenda Cleland |
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| Article Title :: Knitting Instructions - Learn the Basics of Knitting and Beyond |
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| I wanted to set out some basic knitting instructions as a refresher so here it is. All knitting instructions use basically two stitches, the knit stitch and the purl stitch. Once you know these two knitting essentials you will be able to follow most knitting instructions which are just combinations or variations of these two stitches.Knitting Instructions for the Knit StitchOnce you have cast on, hold the knitting needle with the cast on stitches in your left hand. Push the point of the right knitting needle in between the front of the first and second stitches, pointing the knitting needle to the right to feed the point through the first stitch keeping it under th (read full article) |
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Author :: Jill Brennan |
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| Article Title :: Not Another Book Club |
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| Want to talk about fiction but not sure if you can commit to reading a book each month? Especially if it turns out to be a book you don’t like. It’s one thing finding time for a novel you do like, but one that is a struggle just to turn the pages? No thanks.So what is the answer. Short stories, of course! They can be read in a fraction of the time and then you can talk about them instantly.So how does a short story club work? Basically the same as a book club but without the 12 hours of homework that it takes to read the novel so that you can join in the discussion.First up you need to decide if you want to be in an online or offline club. If you are wantin (read full article) |
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| Category :: Crafts Articles |
Author :: Anne Kaye |
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| Article Title :: Creating Ceramic Bisque |
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| The first step in creating your ceramic bisque is to start with nature's own clay. Like a great sculptor needs his wood, stone or ice, the ceramic bisque creator will need clay. Mix your clay with some water and what you are left with is called slip.The next vital piece of your ceramic bisque puzzle is a plaster mould. The purpose of the mould is to leech away all the unnecessary water. Your slip goes into the mould and, as the water is removed the clay will cling to the walls of your mould. This water is then drained off and what you are left with is a shell, which is still very wet, very fragile.Ceramic bisque cannot, of course, be wet. Your clay is left in the mould and a (read full article) |
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| Category :: Crafts Articles |
Author :: Anne Kaye |
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| Article Title :: Some Interesting Threads About Quilting Fabric |
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| In answer to the question, what are quilting fabrics; we need to look back at the history of quilting fabrics.During the American civil war the ladies in the South would raise funds for their soldiers by sewing and selling quilts. Well, the war went on a lot longer than anyone had anticipated and the ladies quilting changed from fundraising to bedding. In fact, it got so bad that there ended up being a shortage of quilting fabrics. Near the end of the war, people were tearing apart old mattresses and carpets in a desperate search for any kind of fiber that could be used as quilting fabric.Back in Victorian times quilting was a pastime for the rich and pampered as they were t (read full article) |
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| Category :: Crafts Articles |
Author :: Robert Thatcher |
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| Article Title :: About Embroidery Machines |
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| What happens when you combine the old hobby of stitching designs to a cloth or fabric with computer technology? You get an embroidery machine! Before embroidery is being done by hand that meticulously and painstakingly takes for several hours to finish. With the development of the embroidery machine, the process narrows down to a mere few minutes and even seconds. What is good about embroidery machine is that accuracy and perfection is always assured every time the needle starts to move. Since it is computer generated, every stroke of needle is assured to land on the right spot.If you are considering buying an embroidery machine, here are some things you should do:Doing an i (read full article) |
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Author :: Lori Bedard |
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| Article Title :: Easy St. Patrick Day Crafts for Kids of All Ages |
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| Crafts have always been a great way to spend some time with your kids and others. If you teach a Sunday school class, or a 4H group, you’re constantly on the lookout for fun and easy crafts. No matter the ages of the children you’re working with, this is a great time to teaching sharing, tolerance, encouragement, appreciation of others work, pride in your own work and much more. Use the time to enjoy each other. Don’t expect perfection. Stress enjoyment and putting forth your best effort. When you’re done, share your crafts with others.Kiss me, Blarney Stone Critter
3-6 inch long smooth stone (washed)
Green paint
Assorted other colors of paint (read full article) |
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Author :: Nick Shons |
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| Article Title :: Casino Craps - Learn the Game Rules |
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| Craps is the fast-moving, action-filled game that is so often identified with high rollers. As you may know, “high roller” is the name given to big-money players. Many of these $ 100-chip bettors walk into a craps game with a credit line ranging from $5,000 to $100,000.The great thing about playing casino craps is that the $2 or $5 bettor stands right alongside the high roller and shares the fun and excitement of the game in the same manner In many cases, the player starting out with $50 in chips and making small bets may walk away from the table with anywhere from $500 to $1,500 in profits, while the high roller may still be writing markers trying to recoup his losses.T (read full article) |
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