Articles about hobbies. |
Page :
[1] 2 3 4 5 6 |
|
|
Dolls are usually for children but not in the case of iconic horror characters. Chucky Dolls are definitely not for the kids! Fans of the horror movies however, adore these dolls and action figures. T (read
entire article)
Viewed: 158 Times
|
|
|
It may seem strange to you, but in my family both the boys and the girls loved cloth dolls. You see, my mother was an expert in making cloth dolls. She knew exactly how to go about it. She could make (read
entire article)
Viewed: 142 Times
|
|
|
|
I’ve heard a lot lately about people asking how to railroad
their stitches. Railroading is a common means of separating the
threads as you stitch so that they lay flat and create a much
smoother neat (read
entire article)
Viewed: 124 Times
|
|
|
When getting started in model trains, don't get put off by all
the different scales on offer. Model train scales are really
very simple. When deciding what scale train set to purchase,
just keep in m (read
entire article)
Viewed: 147 Times
|
|
|
So why collect coins? Answer is simple really. Coin Collectors,
sometimes called Numismatists, enjoy collecting coins on various
levels. Some collect coins for their rarity, some collect coins
in th (read
entire article)
Viewed: 77 Times
|
|
|
Here you can find some interesting coin facts, from how they
were made, to what they are made of. United States coins have
been around since the late 1700's, and they have made dramatic
changes from (read
entire article)
Viewed: 130 Times
|
|
|
Do you have an old bed sheet that has seen better days, which
you are considering throwing away?
Don't throw it away?
Recycle it.
Change it into a body pillow.
Do you intend to throw tha (read
entire article)
Viewed: 85 Times
|
|
|
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
experim (read
entire article)
Viewed: 151 Times
|
|
|
All types of racing cars have different types of motors. Some
have single or some have double. It is really confusing to try
to sort out the difference between a single our double motor
car. Plus a n (read
entire article)
Viewed: 50 Times
|
|
|
The dictionary defines a tent as 'a portable shelter usually of
canvas or other cloth stretched over poles or supports and
fastened to the ground with pegs and ropes'. That definition
covers a wid (read
entire article)
Viewed: 146 Times
|
|
|
Yesterday I bought my third digital camera, the Casio Exilim EX-Z750. I
needed a pocketable camera as the Sony DSC-F717 and the Nikon
D70 are a (read
entire article)
Viewed: 130 Times
|
|
|
French knots are the bane of any stitcher. Many will completely
avoid any pattern that calls for them while others will just
suffer through them, never being satisfied with the results.
There are way (read
entire article)
Viewed: 130 Times
|
|
|
There are two main types of silk threads, spun and filament.
Filament has a great amount of luster since they are created
from long, continuous strands, as they are unwoven from cocoons.
Spun silks a (read
entire article)
Viewed: 82 Times
|
|
|
The value of a particular coin, is determined by the grade that
it is in. Coins that are in common circulation deteriorate over
time and start to loose their detail. Coin grading will help you
get to (read
entire article)
Viewed: 119 Times
|
|
|
Woodworking: Where To Start - Tips From Experienced Woodworkers
Woodworking encompasses a broad area of skills, specialties, and
applications. Some beginners take on too much too soon or blow
their (read
entire article)
Viewed: 70 Times
|
|
|
The term "Roulette" is derived from a French word meaning small
wheel. The origin of Roulette is not very clear. while some
sources state that Blaise Pascal, a 17th Century French
mathematician inven (read
entire article)
Viewed: 45 Times
|
|
|
On average, one third of the casino's total revenue is generated
by Slot machines. Compared to other casino games such as
Baccarat, Blackjack, Craps and Roulette, Slot machines have a
number of advan (read
entire article)
Viewed: 119 Times
|
|
|
In 1847 in a small town in Giengen, Germany a baby girl was
born. She was named Margaret Steiff. Her childhood vigor was cut
short when she contracted polio at the age of 2. Although
confined to a wh (read
entire article)
Viewed: 155 Times
|
|
|
It's important to understand where antiques originate. Many
antique buyers makethe mistake of mis-understanding the process
by which antique items are found. Many collectors and dealers
waste valuab (read
entire article)
Viewed: 38 Times
|
|
|
Well, it looks like Hollywood keeps it continual pot of revenue
filled with, guess what, comic book heroes. Batman Begins and
The Fantastic Four are about to duke it out on Hollywood and
Vine. An age (read
entire article)
Viewed: 48 Times
|
|
|
What is Scrapbooking?
Do you remember those days as a kid pasting newspaper clippings
onto paper and bundling dozens of papers together with some
fancy ribbon or a string? Do you also remember all o (read
entire article)
Viewed: 148 Times
|
|
|
Metallic threads can add beautiful accents to any piece, but
many people avoid using them because of the difficulties they
can cause. This article will share with you some tips on how to
make using m (read
entire article)
Viewed: 66 Times
|
|
|
Creating heritage scrapbook
albums, or telling your family story, can seem impossible.
Often the difficulty may be in thinking that you have to start
at the beginning, and methodically tell (read
entire article)
Viewed: 139 Times
|
|
|
Take note that you need to decide whether you want a radio
control nitro or gas car or perhaps one that has an electric
engine. You could purchase either one which is ready to run
(rtr) or a kit. Now (read
entire article)
Viewed: 78 Times
|
|
|
There is some info you should know regarding recording at night
before actually shooting a video in dark night conditions.
Recording at night does not involve the same requirements than
recording dur (read
entire article)
Viewed: 73 Times
|
|
|
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 (read
entire article)
Viewed: 75 Times
|
|
|
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 b (read
entire article)
Viewed: 45 Times
|
|
|
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 (read
entire article)
Viewed: 92 Times
|
|
|
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 d (read
entire article)
Viewed: 76 Times
|
|
|
Having this nagging doubt that you may upstage your precious
photos or clutter your pages with scrapbooking embellishments?
One moment you're just so tempted to paste the embellishment
onto your p (read
entire article)
Viewed: 102 Times
|
|
|
The origins of the comic book are somewhat controversial and
perhaps the jury is still out. So lets go back to the cartoonish
broadsheets of the Middle Ages, which were parchment products,
created by (read
entire article)
Viewed: 46 Times
|
|
|
With a little planning and forethought, hiking with children
can be a fun and rewarding experience. Hiking is a wonderful way
to help them develop a love and respect for nature, stimulate
their imag (read
entire article)
Viewed: 79 Times
|
|
|
Why Night Fishing Beats Day Fishing Any Day of the Week
Without a doubt, night fishing is better than day fishing for
many reasons.
One of the biggest reasons is the size of the fish you can catch (read
entire article)
Viewed: 46 Times
|
|
|
What is Magic the Gathering? Magic the Gathering is a
collectable trading card game. It is also a strategy card game
where two or more players play the role of a powerful wizard.
Your deck represents (read
entire article)
Viewed: 137 Times
|
|
|
Millions of people have made a hobby of collecting items of one
sort or another, but some take it to a higher level. These
collectors view their collections as more than just an
accumulation of trink (read
entire article)
Viewed: 93 Times
|
|
|
Obtaining autographs from celebrities requires patience and a
little luck. As well, purchasing autographs online requires
knowledge of the hobby.
Question: I want to start sending requests to celebr (read
entire article)
Viewed: 154 Times
|
|
|
Learn why area rugs can break completely the fashion of your
room. Your house will definitely change the look just by adding
the suitable area rug. However, how to choose the perfect rug
that more fi (read
entire article)
Viewed: 71 Times
|
|
|
This is really cool. Today I learned I could use my Sony f717
camera to take those neat Infrared photos with a floppy disk as
an IR filter.
I knew the camera could take such photos, as I've seen pl (read
entire article)
Viewed: 41 Times
|
|
|
This is a fun craft to do with a group of moms and their kids,
one child per adult works the best. Each mom will need: ---One
soft brush, any size but 1/2" works the best ---One jar of
"One-Stroke (read
entire article)
Viewed: 126 Times
|
|
|
Don't be too eager to have your child progress rapidly in his
music studies. Remember that the student who is farthest
advanced at eight or ten years of age will not necessarily be in
the lead at fif (read
entire article)
Viewed: 125 Times
|
|
|
How many ways can you display posters? With the easy
availability of thousands of inexpensive posters online, you can
turn any house or apartment into a unique art gallery!
Sure, a poster can be hun (read
entire article)
Viewed: 141 Times
|
|
|
For some the thrill of go carting begins before the actual ride.
Kids and adults enjoy building their own go-carts for the
self-satisfaction. Building a go cart is essentially a simple
task because o (read
entire article)
Viewed: 41 Times
|
|
|
Yamaha has pleased its customers in every aspect possible for
years, which is why it is not a surprise that they have
succeeded in giving ATV riders what they want. There are new
models of Yamaha all (read
entire article)
Viewed: 81 Times
|
|
|
For collectors of any kind, there are always those items that
are much sought after, but nearly impossible to find. If they’re
lucky enough to finally locate them, the price is often
exorbitant or th (read
entire article)
Viewed: 153 Times
|
|
|
One of the main reasons people buy digital cameras is so they
can share their photos with others. Even if you are just going
to print your photos for yourself, you will want them to look
their best. (read
entire article)
Viewed: 20 Times
|
|
|
The nature of photographic media has changed. That is the
obvious part; but what can surprise you is that the lens filters
that worked so well with your film cameras don't always achieve
the same res (read
entire article)
Viewed: 32 Times
|
|
|
There are approximately 13,000 reported injuries due to
snowmobile accidents in the United States each year.
Additionally, there are over 100 deaths due to snowmobile
crashes each year. Some deaths a (read
entire article)
Viewed: 27 Times
|
|
|
When you start training martial arts or Self Defense you will
need the adequate martial arts of Self Defense equipment.
Both types of equipment are different and you should know what
to look for whe (read
entire article)
Viewed: 72 Times
|
|
|
Imagine having your boat, and not just an ordinary boat. Imagine
building with your own hand and being the proud owner of a Grand
Bankers Dory.
The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Langua (read
entire article)
Viewed: 149 Times
|
|
