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Author :: Chris Simeral  |
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| Article Title :: Scrapbooking for genealogists: 3 creative ways to preserve your
family's history |
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Whether you've spent several days, several years, or some time
in between in trying to uncover your family's history or
researching your last
name origins, you're no doubt looking for some creative
ideas for preserving whatever it is that you've found. After
all, computer printouts of a bunch of names are nice to have,
but you won't exactly be proud to pass that around at the next
family reunion, would you? And think about this: wouldn't it be
wonderful if one of your ancestors had considered generations to
come? You can do what you wish someone had done for you - you
can preserve the past for the future.
Themed scrapbooks help cover up the gaps
One of the easiest ways to preserve your d (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Paula McDonald |
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| Article Title :: Tips for the Scrapbooking Beginner - How to Get Started |
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Taking Pictures
The first thing a potential scrapbooker should know is how to
take a good picture, as the vast majority of scrapbooks are
centered around our photographs. Visit our photography page for specific tips on taking pictures.
Photo Storage
I have found that the system that works best for me is to store
my not-so-great pictures in those inexpensive photo storage
boxes (in chronological order). All of my other pictures go into
regular photo albums immediately after being developed so I can
keep them in order. Then, as I update my scrapbook, I simply
flip through the album and decide which pictures are scrapbook
worthy. Since using a digital camera, I sometime (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Paula McDonald |
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| Article Title :: The Color Wheel - The Goof-Proof Way to Coordinate Your
Scrapbooking Layout |
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The colo
r wheel is the basis for coordinating colors. It consists of
12 pure hues in a circle. The color locations around the wheel
designate which colors schemes are appealing to the eye. There
are four color combinations to examine:
Complimentary
Complimentary colors are 2 colors that are opposite each other
on the color wheel. Generally, the colors should be of the same
tint or shade. For Example, bright lime green and fuschia would
be complimentary. Another choice might be pale blue and peach.
Triad
Triad consists of 3 colors that are equidistant apart from each
other on the wheel. For example, primary colors blue, yellow,
and red are part of a triad. Or one might (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Paula McDonald |
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| Article Title :: Scrapbooking Rub-ons |
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Scrapbooking rub-ons are an extremely versatile way to add
embellishments to your scrapbook layouts. Rub-ons can give a
hand-lettered look instantly, without the unpredictability of
real handwriting, or the edges that result through the use of
stickers. There are rub-ons for every occasion - seasons,
birthdays, weddings, baby, travel, and much more. There are
rub-on images such as flowers and borders, themed rub-on
phrases, and rub-on alphabets, which give you complete
flexibility with exactly what you want to say. In addition to
scrapbook papers, rub-ons can be applied to plastic, metal,
wood, ribbon, fabric, and even curved surfaces, so they are
great for virtually any craft project.
To (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Brian Schieber |
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| Article Title :: Alpaca Retailer Purchases Craft Items |
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PurelyAlpaca supports the alpaca garment industry through
education, sales and sponsorship. We welcome original designs
from fiber and craft artists which use or promote alpaca fiber.
We also accept alpaca theme gifts.
Types of items we have accepted for sale in the past include:
Baby blankets
Children's sweaters
Children's hats, gloves and mittens
Children's socks
Adult hats and scarves
Toys
Original artwork in an alpaca theme
Guidelines:
Clothing products are new. The artist will provide an
attractive image and description of the item.
A writeup about you and your work or a URL link to a web page
with same to cover questions such as (for a fiber item): How did (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Melanie Brown |
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| Article Title :: Add a Special Touch to Your Stamped Cards with Embellishments |
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Once you have the basic stamping techniques mastered, you will
likely want to move on to something more. By adding
embellishments to your handcrafted cards, you will create cards
that are more than just messages of greetings, but little pieces
of art as well. When you think of embellishments, you may
immediately think that you need to spend a lot of money to add
beautiful things to your cards. But this is not true; by using a
few embellishments wisely, a strong statement can be made on
your creations. Some of the easiest embellishments can make the
most difference to your finished look. Common additions include
eyelets, brads, buttons, charms, and fibers.
Eyelets
Eyelets are very (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Alan Detwiler |
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| Article Title :: Preparing For a Widespread Disaster |
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There are at least seven global or widespread disasters that
seem likely to occur at sometime in the future. A large asteroid
hitting the earth is one of those seven. It is generally
accepted by scientists that asteroids have struck the earth in
the past causing widespread damage. It is believed that
asteroids will continue to collide with the earth every now and
then. Maybe every sixty million years a big one comes along that
is large enough to have a global effect on survival of earth's
living things. The chances of such an event happening in a
particular person's lifetime are tiny. But that tiny chance is
there.
It is unpleasant to consider such terrible things. But the best
attitude, (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Cole Branel |
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| Article Title :: Volvo Ocean Race, It's beginnings |
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Since its inception when it was originally sponsored by
Whitebread, the Volvo Ocean Race has become the worlds premier
sailing event. When deep-ocean sailors gather to down a few
pints, the conversation inevitably turns to tales of passages
made, races won, and colleagues lost. It was at just such a
gathering in 1971 that the discussion turned to thoughts of
staging the ultimate race around the world -- a trip of nearly
27,000 miles.
It would be a race that pushed the endurance of the crews and
boats to the outer limits as they navigated sweltering Doldrums,
freezing oceans filled with icebergs, and gales that blew
unabated for weeks on end of a race that would be considered the
Mt. Everes (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Fion Lim |
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| Article Title :: Help! Your Heart is Missing From Your Scrapbooking Journaling -
Part 5 |
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In your scrapbooking journaling, don't fall into the trap of
journaling rut.
You don't always have to assume the role of the reporter style,
lying down all the facts and figures. Experiment with various
styles. Become a storyteller on one layout and a TV presenter in
another layout. How about writing in a food critic or a fashion
editor format? Have fun switching roles now and there.
Remember to keep a conversational tone to keep your story easy
to read. What happens when you begin to journal in a
conversational manner, it's not only easier for people to read
but you also become more confident in writing. Because you know
that you are writing as if you're sharing and talking to
someone. (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Fion Lim |
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| Article Title :: Help! Your Heart is Missing From Your Scrapbooking Journaling -
Part 4 |
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Do you find that humans have a tendency to state the obvious and
this tendency carries over to scrapbooking journaling too?
Let's take for example. There's a photo showing your little girl
doing a little tap dance routine at her dance school. Instead of
journaling the obvious that she's dancing, why not list out the
wonderful traits she exhibited from her dance practice? Like how
she has displayed persistence in perfecting her dance steps by
spending a few uninitiated afternoons practicing her moves at
home alone?
Rather than harping on the obvious fact that she's dancing, you
can have the chance to remind her of a wonderful trait of
persistence you hope she'll carry into adulthood as we (read full article) |
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