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So you signed up for your very first scrapbook crop. Now what? Dont panic, there are several steps you can take to ensure that your first scrapbook crop will be a success. Planning, organization and packing the right supplies will make your first crop a success.
1.What to Bring:
Must Haves: album, photos, paper, a trimmer, adhesives, embellishments, scissors, markers and other tools (hammers, eyelet setters, etc.)
Optional: cup holder, extra light source, snacks and cash
2.Planning: It is best to plan ahead which pictures you plan on scrapping. Based on your picture selection, gather themed embellishments and paper that you think you will be using.
3.Organization: Once you have planned what items you need, you will need to get them organized. Keep your photos in one place or if you have ideas of which paper and/or embellishments you will use for a layout, put them together in a bag. You may want to invest in a divided paper storage product or perhaps a portable hanging file folder system. Organize your embellishments however you choose (by color, theme or manufacturer). Whatever system works for you so you can find the items you are looking for.
4.Packing: Now the fun part! It is always interesting to how much stuff you can fit into that tote of your! I would suggest a rolling tote.it is easier on the back. Take care when packing your paper that it does not get damaged. It is best to pack paper and album in the same compartment. If you are bringing ink pads, pack them in an outside pocket or put them in a plastic bag or other container just incase a cover comes off. You may want to invest in a smaller table sized caddy that can hold your scissors, adhesives and other items that you will constantly use.
The day of the crop, make sure you have directions and leave in plenty of time. After you check-in, either select a seat or find your assigned seat, unpack and start to crop. You will find that you get more work done when you have all your scrapbooking items organized!
Jennifer Celeste is an avid scrapper, rubber stamper and a Scrapaholic USA instructor. Visit Celestial Creations & Scrapbook Supplies, Inc. for all your scrapbooking and stamping needs. www.c2s2i.com
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Beautiful, calm, steady flame
If this is not the case, and your candle is smoking, flickering, or burning unevenly, check if it’s in a drafty place or if you have an open window somewhere. Vents and any other air currents might cause this.
Long burning time
Maybe you’ve noticed that your candle is not burning as long as it’s supposed to. Sometimes this is because it’s in a drafty place of because the wick is too long. It should be between 1/8 and 1/4 inch. You can trim it with scissors or nail clippers.
Using the entire candle
If you want to make the most of your candle, there are a few suggestions about their burning time. Keep your candles burning for at least one hour for every inch in diameter. Otherwise, the candle will make a hole down the center, and it will only get bigger every time you re-light it.
Thus, a 2 pillar should be burning for about 2 hours, but only until the wax pool approaches the outer edge. Votives are usually smaller, so the first you light them, let them burn for at least 90 minutes. Burn candles in jars for about three hours at a time.
Amazing look
Have your candles changed their shape? After you extinguish pillar candles, wrap the outer sides of the pillar with your hand and press gently. Don’t forget that votive candles will liquify and lose their shape, so if you don’t put them in an appropriate holder, all you’ll end up with is a puddle of wax all over the place.
Your favorite candle lost its color? Don’t keep candles in direct sunlight, or under any strong light, for they might fade. Furthermore, the heat might make them lose their shape and distort, especially in case of taper candles.
Carefree enjoyment
You’re afraid that candles might ruin your furniture or crack the glass containers they’re in? Don’t keep jar candles and votive containers directly on the furniture, put a trivet first, or anything else that’s heat resistant and stable.
Don’t use chipped or cracked containers and extinguish candles when there’s about 1/2 left. Also, be sure that the flame is not touching the sides of the container.
Clean fun
Make sure that your candles will not drip on the furniture, and that you burn pillars on dish shaped heat resistant holders about 2 wider than the candle. Votives require a votive holder.
If you blow hard in order to extinguish a candle, you might splatter the hot wax all over. If you don’t have a candle snuffer, or a candle dipper, put a finger between the candle and your lip and gently blow at it.
Even better, after extinguishing a candle, dip the wick in the wax pool with a pair of tweezers or a toothpick and then straighten it back. It will be easier to light it the next time.
Soothing atmosphere
Don’t forget to enjoy your candles to the fullest. The atmosphere that they create is a precious and unique thing. Light a candle not only during holidays and celebrations, but in every other occasion when you need a little break and some quality time for yourself and your loved ones.
The candle flame has that certain something that helps us get away from our everyday lives, whether they are hectic, stressful, boring, or just simply hard. It gives us the chance to breathe in deeply, escape all the never ending troubles for a while, and focus on what’s really important and valuable in life. Use that chance, do it for yourself!
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With Halloween just a memory, Christmas is almost upon us! Nothing seems to be a more appropriate gift than one which is homemade.
You know, once upon a time that word, homemade used to mean something cheap or tacky, or maybe, you didn’t have the extra money to buy gifts at the mall. But, that’s not the case anymore.
If there can be numerous TV stations dedicated to nothing but crafts, all day long, you know homemade is here to stay! Of course, hand-made is more the trendy word, but, either way you say it, it comes down to the same thing. Made by you!
I enjoy crafting, for Christmas, especially, but also for very unique home touches, that have turned my home into, well, my home. What I really know about though, is knitting.
Knitting gifts are the best gifts to give, and also to receive! Once you have knitted up some of your own hand-made goodies, you will wonder why you waited so long! And they don’t need to be items that would take half a year to complete! Sometimes, the best and most enjoyable knittables are those you can finish in an evening or a weekend. Who said small isn’t good? Diamonds, anyone?
So far,in this series, we have patterns for scarves and placemats. (They are in former articles, Easy-as-pie knitting Gifts #1 & #2.)
Today, is Gift Idea #3 — ribbon bracelets. Even if you wouldn’t wear one yourself, I just bet you have daughters or nieces or neighborhood pre-teens who would appreciate all the accessories they can get their hands on! After all, we are talking girls here!
To knit up ribbon bracelets, any ribbon yarn will do. Or you can vary the texture and use a fancy fur. Either way knitted bracelets are easy to knit, and you can make quite a few for next to nothing.
Now, I’m not advocating stinginess or being cheap, but, most yarn is inexpensive, and when knitted up into sweaters, booties, baby items, afghans, bedspreads, hats, socks, or holiday items, they look like a million bucks! Well, at least, much more than they cost!
Ribbon yarn is wonderfully easy to knit with; and using a small needle, say size 4 or 5, cast on 8 stitches minimum. Then, just knit every row. When you have your desired length, bind off and sew up the seam, and you’re done. Probably no more than one hour’s worth of time; but you now have a knitted bracelet. Colors abound, so have fun deciding. And, of course, you can make your bracelets as wide across as you want, as well as small or large as desired. They make great craft show items.
Any large store, such as Wal-Mart, or JoAnn’s, will carry ribbon yarn. If you don’t see it, ask for it or ask for them to order it for you, or buy it online.
Get busy knitting, and next time out will be Knitting Gift Idea #4!
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Once found only in the pockets of farmers and workers, in classic red or blue bandana print, bandanas are now available in a wide variety of colors, fabrics, and patterns, and they are no longer only found in pockets! From cute outfits for little girls, to home decor, these simple squares are only limited by the imagination.
To make a cute outfit for girls, you will need the following:
4 bandanas (normally matching, but different colors of coordinating prints can be cute too)
Matching thread
inch elastic for the waist
Simply put the bandanas together, wrong sides out. The first, you will measure an appropriately large opening for the neck and arms of the garment, and pin accordingly. Since the edges are finished already, simply sew the shoulders and sides, and you have a bandana shirt. Put two more bandanas together, wrong sides out, turn down 3/4 inch all around the top, stitch together, leaving the last inch open. Measure elastic to fit your childs waist, being sure to make it fit snugly, but not too tight, cut inch longer than your measurement, fasten a large safety pin to one end of the elastic, thread it through the opening, sew the ends of the elastic together, and finish closing the opening you left to thread the elastic through, and you have a cute bandana skirt to go with your bandana top!
For a great accessory to the bandana outfit, you will need:
Fabric tennis shoes (usually white, but whatever color goes with your outfit will be fine.)
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Bandana
From the bandana cut hearts, triangles, squares, or cut pieces to fit certain areas of the shoes. Thinly cover the back of the bandana with fabric glue, apply to whatever space looks good to you (you can even overlap them) and allow the glue to dry. Once the glue has dried, traces any raw, unfinished edges with the fabric paint. These will hold up for a long time, as long as you dont dry them in your dryer.
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Have you ever seen those page-a-day calendars that have uses for duct tape for every day of the year? Well I think there needs to be one for tulle, that wonderful bit of netting that comes in circles, on bolts, or in convenient little spools.
Tulle is a wonderful tool (no pun intended) for those planning a wedding. It’s a versatile, inexpensive product that’s widely available in a range of colors at craft retailers, fabric shops, and party supply stores.
Here are some creative uses for tulle.
– Tulle (the kind on a spool) is a great alternative to curling ribbon. Use it in place of ribbon when wrapping wedding favors or bridal gifts. Try twisting more than one color together for a different effect.
– Tulle makes great bows to decorate the seating at the ceremony. Tie a big, floppy bow at the end of each aisle and let it drape almost to the floor (but not so low that people will trip on it).
– Use tulle in place of streamers at bridal showers. Choose cream or white-colored tulle and mix it with tulle in the colors of the bridal party for a personalized look.
– For a simple wedding bouquet, choose several simple flowers and tie the stems together with cream-colored (or white) tulle.
– Incorporate tulle into ideas for wedding favors. How about plain wineglasses with tiny tulle bows tied along the stem? Or line the goblet of a wine glass with a circle of colored tulle (available in craft stores), and fill it with candies wrapped in silver foil such as chocolate kisses or hard candies.
– Use tulle bows as accents for reception table centerpieces.
These are just a few ideas, but with a little creativity, there are hundreds of uses for tulle. With its variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, tulle is a great for a source of inspiration whether you’re planning a bridal shower or decorating for a wedding.
This article has been submitted in affiliation with http://www.Prye.Com/ which is a site for Wedding Invitations.
Author: Lisa Koosis
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Cross-stitch is a wonderful, rewarding hobby that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. Avoid these common beginners‘ mistakes and soon you will be creating stunning pieces of cross-stitch work to treasure.
1. Choosing the wrong pattern
With the extensive range of charts on offer it is often tempting to start with something too complicated. For your first cross stitch project choose a chart with a relatively small design area and no more than 3 or 4 worked colours. You will have the satisfaction of completing it relatively quickly and can soon progress to something more challenging.
2. Tangling your threads
Theres nothing more stressful than tangled threads so always keep them organised. When starting a project, punch a line of holes in a piece of card and loosely tie each coloured skein through a separate hole. Label each hole with the appropriate thread reference number and chart symbol.
3. Not finishing your edges
Some even weave fabrics and linens fray easily. Before you start stitching, prepare your fabric properly by loosely back stitching around the edges with cotton.
4. Loosing your place on the chart
For a large piece of work it is sometimes hard to keep your place on the chart. Before you start work, divide your chart into a grid of workable areas and mark with a coloured pencil. Stitch a corresponding grid onto your fabric using brightly coloured cotton. Sew loosely so that the cotton can be removed easily on completion of the project.
5. Stitching too tightly
Keep your stitches evenly tensioned or your fabric will buckle or stretch out of shape. Many cross-stitchers find that a hoop helps to keep the fabric taut as they work.
6. Not starting in the middle
The centre of a chart is clearly marked. You should always start stitching from this point and work outwards to the edges of your design otherwise your fabric will pull out of shape.
7. Leaving the needle in your work
Always remove the needle when you finish sewing to avoid rust marks staining your fabric.
8. Getting your work dirty
Grubby work looks unattractive. Wash your hands before you stitch and store ongoing work in a sealed bag or container. Finished pieces can be washed by hand with a gentle detergent. Dry by rolling in a towel - never wring fabric.
9 Starting with a knot
Knots should never be used to start off a new thread. Instead, leave a 10mm length of thread at the back of your work. Hold it against the fabric as you work your next stitches and it will eventually be kept in place by the new stitches. Trim off any excess thread.
10. Straining your eyes
It is very important to avoid eye strain by working in a well lit room. During daylight hours, work by a window where possible. Consider buying a halogen lamp for stitching in the evenings. If your eyesight is really poor, you might need to invest in a magnifier to place in front of your work.
Louise Dop is a successful freelance writer and technical author. Her ebook, The Writer’s Secret Weapon, brings together a collection of the best free online resources for writers and gives an insight into the writing life. With over 50 direct links to resources, this straightforward guide will show you the real-life tips and tricks that armed with an Internet connection and basic computer literacy you can try for yourself right away. http://www.clearlywrite.co.uk
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There are a wide variety of hobbies that people take up to fill their spare time. Hobbies can range from activities such as knitting or drawing to rebuilding computers and cars. One broad hobby that encompasses many walks of life is collecting. It is such a broad hobby because collections can be comprised of almost anything that pleases the collector. A popular collector item is cars, however, this is also a broad topic. Collectors may accumulate luxury cars, old cars to be restored, or even miniature car replicas. The latter being the most wallet friendly and easy to store makes it a very common collectible item.
If one’s interest lies with miniature cars, diecast cars will certainly be visible on their radar. More specifically, NASCAR diecast cars are often sought after by collectors. However, for the novice collector, the cost of building up a NASCAR diecast collection can be quite pricey. Some collectors argue that spending a portion of their life savings to maintain their collection robs them of their enjoyment. One option these collectors have is to seek bargains on Ebay. While some sellers may hike their prices in order to turn a large profit on the mega internet trading website, others are in it for the love of collecting. Therefore, one stands a decent chance at finding NASCAR diecast at affordable prices so that their desire of owning a collection may be satiated. So how does an inexperienced collector differentiate good deals from rip-offs?
Firstly, one must consider the specifications and features of the car before determining its value. The main specification in determining the price of diecast cars is the size, and, as most things go, bigger size means bigger price tag.
For a few reasons the 1/64 scale is an excellent way to get started collecting diecast cars: they are low-priced and easy to store. A good way to get started is to buy in bulk lots. In this way one gets a good amount of cars for a reasonable price and they can then be displayed in a case or on shelving without looking bare. If you are on the opposite end of the collector spectrum and are considering selling some or all of your cars, selling in bulk lots is also a great option. Ebay is a great place to get started buying and/or selling lots, just remember to include ample pictures and thorough descriptions in order to get the most bidders.
There are options for more savvy collectors who desire a more advanced collection. The 1/24 and 1/8 scale cars are more expensive than the 1/64 scale, but they are bigger and often have movable hoods and doors which add a realistic aspect. There are different styles of 1/24 cars such as the Sprint, Nextel, and Craftsman series. All of these series boast quality detail, but the Craftsman series is harder to find because the demand is lower than those of the other series. The 1/8 scale cars are the most expensive and are much larger than the other scales. If space is an issue, consider where you will store these models before purchasing them.
Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Beach, Florida. Find more about this as well as a diecast collectible cars at www.diecast-racing-collectibles.com
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March 21st, 2009 at 11:44am
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The diecast marketplace gained a new member seven years ago with the unlikely appearance of Jada Toys. The beginner brand began humbly but swiftly gained astounding interest due to the development of its style and trendy new design concepts. You might ask, what drove the company into the spotlight of the industry? The answer is simple: adding flashy new designers Luis Tanahara and Kevin Thaxton to the payroll.
One half of the new design team, Luis Tanahara first joined Jada Toys solo after leaving Mattel in 2001. He exposed Jada Toys founder Jack Li to the new and upcoming trend of dubs. The term dubs referred to the addition of large wheels to smaller cars that had been lowered for aesthetic effect. Following the dubs trend, more and more car customizations began to take place ranging from massive music systems to fancy DVD players installed into the headrests. Luis Tanahara applied this notion to diecast cars and the concept took off into a new line called Dub City, modeled after the dub phenomenon of car customization.
Soon after Luis incorporated custom diecast car design into Jada Toys, his long time friend and colleague Kevin Thaxton joined the Jada family. As high school classmates, Luis and Kevin started as sketchers and from there moved on to more sophisticated art forms such as airbrushing. Years later they were professionally reunited and their synergy skyrocketed the success of Jada Toys. Together they took diecast to the next level of exquisite design and flare. Working from their extensive design experience together, the two made a stellar design team and utilized a well built process of diecast car production.
Luis and Kevin start the proverbial ball rolling by sketching their own paper designs of custom diecast cars. After extensive editing, the designs are applied to a three dimensional model from which realistic versions soon arise. The refining process continues until the designers are satisfied with their creation. From computer to reality: both clay and resin models are formed to allow for further design cultivation in a practical matter. Finally, a metal copy is updated, painted, and sent off to Hong Kong for factory production and visually enticing packaging meant to attract consumer attention. After mass production these cars find their way into the hands of car lovers and collectors around the globe.
Success stories are inherently good natured, and this story is no exception. With the addition of two artistic high school buddies, Jada Toys was able to launch itself right into the mix of the diecast world. What began as a sketching hobby blossomed years later into a successful design career that earned diecast cars a nice fit in the pop culture scene.
Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Beach, Florida. Find more about this as well as a diecast collectible cars at www.diecast-racing-collectibles.com
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In today’s online market, there are many ways for the average Joe to buy and sell goods which have added options to the former yard sale generation. Ebay has skyrocketed the possibilities in which consumers can both seek out and get rid of various item from purses to houses to small collectibles. Auction prices are set by sellers and revised accordingly as supply and demand warrants. It is astounding how many items a simple search will provide, even on a focused area such as diecast cars. Since the popularity of diecast cars is increasing exponentially with the new designs that the marketplace is offering, the online demand for the products has increased proportionally. One can find many opportunities to build a collection simply by logging on to Ebay. Alternatively, one can sell parts or entire collections through the same venue. All it takes is a computer, digital camera, and a little know how to become a successful diecast merchant on the internet.
Ebay is the most reputable online auction service. It has many safeguards in place to protect both buyers and sellers and to preserve its good name. While using Ebay once may assume they are in pretty good hands. However, vigilance is always necessary in the online auction world. Obviously there are always bad guys who are out to get novice consumers and take advantage of their lack of experience. The people at Ebay go great lengths to ensure your protection such as shutting down phony auctions and people who bid fraudulently to increase the bid price. These safeguards are useful, but not perfect. For this reason one must always utilized common sense when buying or selling diecast cars on Ebay.
Another website devoted to selling cars is gomotorbids.com, a division of gomotorsports.com. This site operates a bit differently than Ebay in that the cars can only be bought, not sold. Due to this fact, the site is more of an online store with an auction format. The company owns all of the cars being sold and the operators of the website ensure that all sales are completed with accuracy and legitimacy. Also, all bids begin at one dollar, eliminating the reserve sometimes seen on Ebay to inflate bidding prices. This site boasts that the consumer will be satisfied with every sale on gomotorbids.com due to its policies and safeguards.
When faced with the decision of where to buy and sell diecast collectible cars, one must consider all options. Of course yard sale type business including trading with acquaintances is always an option, but not often feasible. It requires a lot of time and includes traveling to destinations in order to make purchases and/or sales. The alternate option of internet merchandise fits into the lives of many more collectors. It is a personal decision, but once made, collectors find themselves accomplishing their goals of both accumulating and selling diecast cars for display.
Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Beach, Florida. Find more about this as well as a collectible cars at www.diecast-racing-collectibles.com
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