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Setting Up Your Craft Show Booth

Have you ever walked into a store and immediately been so frustrated that you couldn’t even begin to think about spending your money there? Things are haphazardly strewn about, there is little organization, and then to top it all off, when you walk up to an item that you might consider – it has no price tag on it. Don’t…

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Creating Rubber Stamps Not All Methods Created Equal Part 2 Of 3

Welcome back! In part one of this three-part series, the advantages and disadvantages of laser-engraved rubber stamps were discussed. As discussed in the first article, although laser engraving has a high start-up cost, its quality and efficiency are second to none. In this segment, you will learn the benefit and fallbacks of a photoengraving stamp-making method. Making a rubber stamp…

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How To Make Lanyards

Creative types may be curious to learn how to make lanyards. If you are able to follow simple directions you will be able to produce your very own lanyard for personal use or to give as a gift. Whether for yourself or a as a gift, lanyards are a great way to secure your keys, cell phone, badge, or whistle.…

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How To Make A Cookie Bouquet

I love making bouquets. There are so many different types you can make… Posies, wedding bouquets, candy bouquets, fruit bouquets and more. One type of bouquet that I recently started making, is a cookie bouquet… A cookie bouquet is a bouquet made with cookies, and leaves. They are very fun, and quite easy to make. This article shows how to…

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Common Crafts For Kids To Make For Fathers Day

Really young children just don’t understand the concept of giving on particular holidays. Buying dad a tie or a coffee mug just doesn’t mean much to them. Young kids love to make things, though, so here are some common crafts that kids make for Father’s Day that you could try. Dough Handprints – Using ordinary flour dough, which you can…

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Make Money Creating Wedding Memorial Scrapbooks

If you’re familiar with creating scrapbooks then you have a work at home business waiting to be opened in your lap. Scrapbooks are a wonderful way to treasure wedding memories or the memories of a lost loved one. To create a wedding scrapbook for a client you will need to attend the wedding or reception in order to gather photographs…

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Holiday Gift Baskets

Holiday gift baskets are a preferred choice for most occasions, Christmas, birthday, anniversary and Thanksgiving. Let your friends and loved ones savor your thoughtfulness with a holiday gift. Corporate holiday gift baskets range from elegant wine and gourmet baskets to simple gifts. You can select a corporate gift basket that is elegant and speaks volumes of your taste or a…

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The Many Dimensions Of The World Of Candles

Candles have been around for many, many years, but it was not too long ago that candles were just a means of getting some light in a room when the power went out, and they were a necessity for such emergencies. Nowadays, the role of candles has changed. Some are beautiful works of art which it seems a shame to…

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4 Crochet Tips To Remember

Dear Friend, Thanks for visiting and finding my article. What follows is information that I have pulled together from many different sources. The secrets, tips, and techniques you read here are from my book “Crocheting Made Simple”. I hope you find it both interesting and helpful. It may sound silly, but crochet patterns have been finished for many years. Recently…

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Bird Twig Wreath

This is a very attractive wreath and a very popular one. You will want to gather a supply of twigs which are long, thin and pliable. You will also need craft wire, 22 to 24 gauge, wire cutters, a glue gun, glue sticks and a wreath base. You will also want some bird picks, the choice is yours, an artificial…

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