The Simple History of Dollhouses

The history of dollhouses is one that has led to the delight of children as well as adults. It is believed that the origin of the dollhouse can be dated back over 400 years, although true documentation did not begin until much later in the 1800's.

Using Quilting Tools To Make A Beautiful Quilt

The art of quilting goes back generations; a skill passed from mother to daughter and family to family. A quilt can instantly evoke a wonderful memory or a long-gone loved one; the threads of a quilt can be the threads that bind one time in history to another. Those who quilt do so with an unrivaled passion – and the expert handling of quilting tools to accomplish their task.

Square Stitch Beading for Beginners

Beading is fast becoming a very popular hobby but why limit yourself to string beading? Learn how to take your beading that next step with square stitch beading and create a variety of beaded fabrics.

Paper Bag Scrapbook

Paper Bag Scrapbooks are really popular and super easy to make. Grab that brown bag and get your imagination started. With just a few supplies you have around the house you too can create a Paper Bag Scrapbook!

The Island (Or Making A Chair From A Tree Without Electricity Or Machine Tools - Part 2)

This is the second article in a series about the author's quest to build a chair from a tree on his own land without the use of electricity or machine tools. In this article, he sets the scene by describing the Mill building, where both his woodworking workshops - and family home - are situated.

Five Inexpensive Vintage Finds to Buy Now at Yard Sales & Thrift Stores

Which yard sale finds will be worth three times the price within a few years? Read the top five items that you should look for at thrift stores, flea markets and garage sales.

Cyanoacrylate Glue, Tips and Tricks for Using Super Glues

One of the most common adhesives in a woodturners studio is Cyanoacrylate glue, or as it is more commonly called, super glue or CA glue. Super glue can be a valuable addition to the collection of adhesives in your woodturning workshop. In this article you will learn how to use and store cyanoacrylate glue, to help you get the most out of this versatile adhesive product. Tips include how to prevent premature curing in the bottle and how to prevent tip clogging, to name a few.

Miniature Painting - Layering Paint

Layering is a basic technique for applying highlights to a model that are both more precise and cleaner looking than your basic drybrushing. Here follows a detailed guide to layering your wargaming miniatures.

Vintage Dolls And Collecting - Are Your Childhood Keepsakes Worth Money?

Believe it or not, that best friend from your childhood may be worth something more than just your memories! But how do you find out what your old dolls are worth? Just follow this three-step plan!

Thrifty Craft Supplies Makes The Difference

You don't have to spend a fortune on craft supplies to make stunning works of art. You can find wonderful supplies in common places. For instance, look outside. You can find stones, sand, shells, sticks, dried leaves, and dried flowers. All of these can be used to create beautiful projects. Leaves and the right colors of paint can make creative pictures or stamps to use on your walls.

RC Planes Are Easy To Fly, Don't Break The Bank, and Can Give You Hours of Fun

The Soarstar is a good, all-around flyer RC Planes to start your training with. It is very stable and made out of foam, and is quite easy to repair with glue, if it gets damaged.

Fine Craft Wholesale Shows - A Review of the Philadelphia Buyer's Market Visiting Artists Program

Selling your fine craft at wholesale trade shows requires money, time, and knowledge. As a glass artist new to the wholesale market, I attended the Philadelphia Buyer’s Market of American Craft Visiting Artists program. Here's what I learned.

Displaying A Knife Collection

Arguably knife-making is mankind's first art. Beautiful things, knives. Here is a how-to to display your knife collection beautifully and safely.

Edge Beading A Stained Glass Copper Foil Project

Learn a way, that works, to do edge beading on a stained glass copper foil project. With this technique, the solder will stay where you put it and you will get a beautiful, rounded bead on all three edge surfaces.