Starting Your Own Scrapbook Club

Before I discovered the world of scrapbooking, I was inexplicably drawn to my local office supply store. I loved to stand in an aisle surrounded by the different colors of copy paper. And the pens!</p><p>At the time, I thought this was really strange. (So did my family). And then I discovered that there are a lot of people who share this fascination. I realized that there is an entire industry that caters to my obsession with patterned paper and coordinating embellishments.</p><p>Then I discovered that these people also form clubs where they get together, share ideas, and eat chocolate. What could be better?</p><p>Scrapbooking clubs are the quilting bees of the modern era. When you join ? or form ? a scrapbook group, you create a regular time to meet with creative, loving, and family-centered friends.</p><p>Carving out a regular time to meet is an ideal way to create and maintain these meaningful friendships. Plus, as everyone gets together to work with family photographs and poignant memories, conversations tend to be deep and meaningful, too.</p><p>You can start your own scrapbooking club by asking yourself these questions:</p><p>--> How often do you want to meet?<br> How frequently do you want to hold group meetings (or crops)? Weekly, twice-monthly, monthly?</p><p>It's best to get a consensus from group members as to which day works best, as well as which time of day. Will you need child care ? and how many people will be pitching in for the sitter? How many people do you want in your scrapbook club?</p><p>The group dynamic varies greatly if you have 12 people, versus 30 or more. Decide in advance how many people you think will comprise an ideal group. Do you want an intimate gathering of friends ? or the energy of a larger collaboration?</p><p>--> Where do you want to host the crop?<br> You can start out at your home, if you have the space. Or you can ask if the scrapbookers in your club would like to rotate houses.</p><p>For larger groups, consider churches, community centers, or conference rooms. Often churches and businesses will be very receptive to providing space for this type of gathering. Scrapbooking is a fun, family-oriented activity, which places of worship and community centers generally love to embrace.</p><p>--> Do you want to charge membership dues?<br> If you have to pay for your scrapbooking space, you'll probably want to recoup those costs. If you are going to provide instruction (or food or a babysitter) - simply charge reasonable dues from each member to cover your costs. Many scrapbookers are accustomed to paying for this type of scrap space.</p><p>--> What will you serve?<br> You can serve food - or not. I like to keep things really simple. I have a simple basket of cold Evian bottles - which I stock up on when there's a sale.</p><p>The best foods to serve don't leave anything behind, so stay away from anything that would make it necessary for guests to wash their hands with each bite. If you're going to serve finger food, use toothpicks. And ? for the chocolate fix - M&Ms are wonderful because they really do melt in your mouth and not in your hand.</p><p>--> How structured would you like your meetings to be?<br> Some scrapbooking clubs will invite Instructors to teach a variety of more advanced techniques. Check with your local scrapbooking store and direct sales consultants to see which classes might be available.</p><p>Tip: You ? or one of your club members ? might want to consider becoming a consultant yourself in order to supply the group with product and training in the latest techniques (direct sales consulants often receive this training from their teams and from the company themselves, ie. http://www.momscape.com/scrapbooking/business.htm ) Then you can earn a profit and the club can earn and share the free hostess rewards. Free scrapbooking goodies for all! Or you can schedule your crop around a monthly scrapbooking club kit, ie.: http://www.momscape.com/scrapbooking/scrapbook-club It's fun to see the different projects that each club member comes up with, using the same supplies. Plus, some monthly club kits(like the one cited above) come with idea sheets and an artist/designer gallery of club creations.</p><p>--> What is the best way to set up the meeting space?<br> Make sure the lighting is adequate and that each guest has enough table space. You can set everyone up on your dining room table, or ? if you have the space, create a more elaborate configuration. One idea I found on the Two Peas in a Bucket (http://www.twopeasinabucket.com) message board is to create a square from 2 8-foot tables and 2 6-foot tables. This configuration will comfortably accommodate 8 scrapbookers.</p><p>It's fun to have some community tools on one table, too. I have the basics: trimmers, Coluzzle, Silent Eyelet Setter, a mini sewing machine, etc.</p><p>I also like to bring a selection of my favorite idea books and scrapbooking magazines, especially those that feature seasonal project ideas.</p><p>And place a small gift bag or paper lunch sack in the center of each table for little scraps. This goes a long way in helping to keep each workspace organized and clutter-free. You can also set a relaxing (or energizing) mood with your choice of soft background music.</p><p>--> How will you find club members?<br> If you don't already have a group of scrapbooking friends (or you want to find more), simply announce your group in the community.</p><p>Word of mouth is the best way to do this. Ask your scrapbooking friends to bring their scrapbooking friends to the club meetings.</p><p>You can also post flyers and announcements on community bulletin boards in libraries, grocery stores, community centers, etc.</p><p>Check to see if your local newspaper will run a free ad in the Community Notes section before each scheduled crop. For example: &quot;Free Scrapbooking Crop. All levels of experience welcome. Instructor/designer on hand to answer questions and provide instruction. Come have fun and meet new friends. Time and location. Your contact info.&quot;</p><p>You can also send email invites to all your friends. Evite.com (http://www.evite.com) is a great tool for keeping track of invitees. Simply pitch your crop night as a &quot;girls' night out&quot; (or &quot;mom's night out&quot;) where you'll get important things done (and it never hurts to let them know you'll have chocolate on hand.)</p><p>Have a great time meeting new scrapbooking friends and inspiring one another to complete cards, layouts, and gifts-from-the-heart in your new scrapbooking club.</p><p>About the author:<br> Susie Cortright is the founder of Momscape's Scrapbooking Playground. Subscribe to her free twice-monthly scrapbooking newsletter, featuring best-of-the-net design ideas, advanced techniques, and money-saving specials on supplies ? here: <a target="_new" href="http://www.momscape.com/scrapbooking">http://www.momscape.com/scrapbooking</a>

An Introduction to Lanyards

Lanyards are pieces of rope, wire, or cloth specifically designed to attach to objects. They are typically used to secure small items such as a work badge, key, identification card, eyeglasses, whistle, cell phone, bottle opener, knife, or compass. A lanyard can be worn around the neck, arm, waist or wrist. When worn around the wrist, a lanyard is often referred to as a &quot;wristlet.&quot;</p><p>One typical use of a lanyard is to wear it looped around the neck to secure and display an object that is frequently needed. Securing the object with a neck lanyard keeps it readily available for use, provides easy access to the object, and keeps the hands free. In a business environment, many employees choose to wear lanyards around the neck to display an identification badge or secure keys. A lanyard may also be attached to a belt loop to allow the secured object to be tucked into a pocket.</p><p>There are as many lanyard styles available and there are many uses for them. People who like to differentiate themselves from the &quot;norm&quot; can have a lanyard custom printed or personalized. A lanyard can be as simple and inexpensive as a 3/8&quot; shoelace style cord or as extravagant as a wire strung with expensive crystals and gemstones.</p><p>Lanyards are available for purchase through a plethora of suppliers, and many can be found online. The lanyard business is booming, as many large businesses continue to purchase lanyards by the thousands for their employees. Even when custom printed with company names, logos, symbols, or slogans, lanyards are relatively inexpensive. They serve as an effective and convenient source of advertising when worn at trade shows or given away for promotional purposes.</p><p>Lanyards have become increasingly popular for their ability to keep important objects close at hand while simultaneously keeping hands free.</p><p><a target="_new" href="http://www.e-lanyards.com">Lanyards Info</a> provides information on printed, custom, beaded, badge, neck, key lanyards, and cell phone accessories and jewelry.

The Most Powerful Attribute in Antiques and Collectibles

What can increase your sales volume and make you more productive day in and day out? You've probably heard this three word statement that seperates those who wish they could do better,from those who really do.</p><p>Knowledge is power!</p><p>This three word statement is more than just a great philosophy. The more knowledge you have about antiques, the higher the increase in your overall profitability...as long as you use that knowledge. Knowledge can literally make or break your antique business.</p><p>Here's a difficult lesson that was taught to a high-minded museum by a shrewd, savvy antique buyer with knowledge.</p><p>I love this story! It vividly illustrates the difference between knowing and being in the dark about antiques and their value. I was browing in an antique shop a number of years ago, when I struck up a conversation with the owner. We talked about incredible finds that we had stumbled across over the years. Her story topped anything that I had ever done...hands down!</p><p>It all started when she attended the last day of a weekend sale at a local museum. It seems that the museum was desiring to remodel, and they were attempting to raise needed funds by selling off some antiques that had been found in the carriage barn that stood on the property. Obviously, she was not expecting to see anything spectacular because she assumed that the sale would be "cherry-picked".</p><p>And then it happened!</p><p>While walking through the sale, she discovered a large painting with a faded gold frame. Something about the painting looked strangely familiar, and she thought to herself, "I've seen that in a history book somewhere."</p><p>She quickly ran to her vehicle and poured over several large painting identification books that she had brought with her from her personal library. After taking 10 minutes to research, she was almost positive that this painting was a rare item indeed. She went back inside, and with a few minutes left in the sale, she wrote a personal check for $125. and loaded it into her station wagon.</p><p>Life took a sudden and drastic turn...for the better!</p><p>Upon arriving home, she began to dig deeper with her research tools. She "burned the midnight oil", and as morning broke, her heart was beating faster as she came to the realization that this painting was something very special.</p><p>The next morning, after more phone calls and cross-checking, she gingerly loaded the painting and took it to a temperature controlled vault in the same city where she urchased it. This $125. painting later sold for several million dollars at a major auction house, and this woman's financial future was changed in dramatic fashion literally overnight.</p><p>The museum curator was appalled, overwhelmed and completely flabbergasted!</p><p>Imagine that you are the curator of this museum, and you placed the $125. price tag on this million dollar painting! This tag sale had been held to raise money for projects around the museum. If the curator had only possessed the knowledge to even "check it out", the outcome could have been far more positive for the establishment that he represented!</p><p>Knowledge and research made all the difference.</p><p>Aside from the curator, think of all the antique dealers, collectors and enthusiasts that had toured this weekend-long tag sale. Here was an item that could change their entire lives financially, and they walked right on by. any one of them could have sold the painting, banked the money, and just "fiddled" around with antiques instead of trying to make a living from them. And the difference was knowledge!</p><p>How to get antique knowledge.</p><p>With the advent of the Internet, research is easier to do, and the knowledge is much easier to come by. There are literally hundreds, if not thousands of sites that are dedicated to various collectibles, art and antiques.</p><p>Visiting the library all day, once a month can be one of the best ways to increase your knowledge of antique items. The library is still one of the most untapped resources for gaining expertise on a variety of antique subjects. Talk to the librarian, ask questions, and dig! The human mind is like a sponge, and someday you may need what you are learning today.</p><p>A methodical approach toward research and gaining knowledge can pay huge dividends in your antique world. It's the secret that can make a huge impact in the buying decisions that you make!</p><p>Michael Temple is a retired auctioneer, speaker and the owner of Antique Power Dealers, an antique and collectible business resource. (<a target="_new" href="http://www.antiquepowerdealer.com">http://www.antiquepowerdealer.com</a>) He is also the author of the report, "6 Costly Mistakes Antique Buyers and Sellers Make...and How to Avoid Them!" You can own a copy by asking for it. Send your request to: <a href="mailto:freetips@antiquepowerdealer.com">freetips@antiquepowerdealer.com</a>

How I Spent My Summer Vacation

The song says it all, "Hot Fun in the Summertime.&quot; Our summer was certainly full of fun: outdoor barbeques, neighborhood cookouts, making ice cream, 4th of July parades, a trip to grandpa's house, sleeping late, moving my oldest daughter into her first apartment? It never seems like the season is long enough to do everything we want to do.</p><p>Now that the summer is almost over, how do we preserve these memories? Take a few minutes before the busy routine of school begins to put together a family album of summer keepsakes. Whether it's in a scrapbook, photo album, or shoebox, these mementoes chronicle tidbits of family life that often become lasting traditions. Your kids will love showing friends and family how they spent their summer vacation.</p><p>Want a quick and easy way to make a time capsule of your summer vacation? Make a keepsake jar.</p><p>Find a large, clean, wide mouth jar (mayonnaise jars work well) to hold your treasures. Paint and decorate the lid.</p><p>Gather together pictures, ticket stubs, sea shells, maps, souvenirs, pressed flowers or anything that has sentimental value from you summer vacation.</p><p>Write names and dates on the back of photographs. Place all of your items inside the jar. On brightly colored paper, write a few notes about each event. You may want to interview other family members for their thoughts as well.</p><p>Preserve your summer stories in a place of honor. Kids will enjoy getting their keepsake jar down to tell stories for many summers to come.</p><p>And, don't forget to snap a picture on the first day of school. We take a photograph in the same spot every year. My daughter is leaving for her first year of college. In the opening pages of her scrapbook are all of the pictures we had taken on the first day of school. From the scared preschooler with the little lamb name tag, to the confident, beautiful young woman she blossomed into, each picture was truly worth a thousand words.</p><p><B>About the Author: Rondi Hillstrom Davis </B>is the co-author of the award-winning book Together: Creating Family Traditions. To check out her website that's jam packed with family ideas, visit <a target="_new" href="http://www.togetherparenting.com">http://www.togetherparenting.com</a> <BR> <B>To subscribe to her online newsletter, go to </B><a target="_new" href="http://www.togetherparenting.com/feedback.asp">http://www.togetherparenting.com/feedback.asp</a></p><p>Copyright Nine Twenty Press</p><p>You have permission to reprint this article electronically or in print, free of charge, provided that each article is:</p><p>1. Printed in its full form with no changes<BR> 2. Includes an active link <BR> 3. And the following byline appears at the bottom of each article:<BR> About the Author: Rondi Hillstrom Davis is the co-author of the award-winning book Together: Creating Family Traditions. To check out her website that's jam packed with family ideas, visit <a target="_new" href="http://www.togetherparenting.com">http://www.togetherparenting.com</a></p><p>Please send a courtesy copy of your publication to the above contact.

Embroidery Basting Frames Use for Stabilizing Designs

Using a basting frame around designs can do a great deal to help prevent fabric puckers around a design, aid in positioning multiple or split designs and it's the best way to trap the fabric and stabilizer at the start! You will need editing software for this, but for best results, resize the frames to fit as close to the design as possible. It's also possible to use a basting frame even if you don?t have embroidery software to combine the frame with a design. Just open the frame in your machine & stitch it; open the design and stitch it.</p><p>You will find basting frames that are ready for you to use by going to the Basic Embroidery tutorial page on our web site. I have provided these frames for use instead of hoops or to help secure larger, full filled designs. There are 3 sizes; 4x4, 5x7 & 6x10. If your machine has other sizes simply open the basting frame file and resize it, then Center the frame & save under a new file name [the size you changed it to]. Download, find your format & enjoy!</p><p>If you have embroidery software and only want to use the frames for making sure the design you're creating stays within your actual embroidery field size;</p><p>Open the basting frame first; if combining in software.</p><p>Import or open the artwork for your design; add to open basting frame in software.</p><p>In your software, move the frame until it's has about the same margin all around if needed.</p><p>Start digitizing using the 2nd color on your program?s Color Bar. Your design will stitch the frame first if you leave it, however you can simply edit past the first color when you're at the machine.</p><p>If you want to stitch the frame for design security & less fabric "pull", the stitches are easily removed when the design is finished by clipping the bobbin stitches about every 1.5 inches. The top thread will then pull off very easily.</p><p>If you would like to create your own basting frames:</p><p>Choose the single line stitch tool in your digitizing program.</p><p>Holding the Ctrl key down, start at the top left corner of the design area & place the 1st stitch point; move to the right corner & place the 2nd stitch point, lower right for the 3rd stitch point, lower left for the 4th stitch point and back to the top left for the last stitch point.</p><p>Go to properties; set stitch length for 4.50 to 5.0 mm; lock stitches if you have this feature.</p><p>Resize the frame to the desired measurements; remember to make this frame slightly smaller than the maximum size of your embroidery sewing field!</p><p>Save the frame file by naming the file as the size of the frame & the brand machine it's for.</p><p>Sandy Carter is the author of embroidery articles at <a target="_new" href="http://www.threadartist.com">embroidery designs by Thread Artist</a>. She has an article about embroidery software for digitizing and lettering fonts at <a target="_new" href="http://www.threadartist.com/embroidery_magic_2.htm">embroidery software</a>. There is free embroidery digitizing Tutorial at this web address - <a target="_new" href="http://www.threadartist.com/embroidery_magic_2_tutorial.htm"> embroidery by Thread Artists</a>

How to Use Textured Paper and Book Jacket Backgrounds to Give Your Scrapbook Dimension

Textured paper can add extra dimension to your scrapbooking page. Textured paper can be used to highlight focus items on your scrapbook page. Textured paper can also be used as a backgrounds or border to give your page an interesting fresh look.</p><p>Textured paper is available in a variety of textures and colors and is available in most craft and office supply stores.</p><p>For an added personal touch and artist flair use a book jacket as a background. This scrapbook technique looks especially nice when the book jacket is the reader's favorite book or author, adding a wonderful personalized touch.</p><p>Be aware, however, that the glossy coating on the book jacket creates an added challenge to sticking objects to this background. Alternative attachment methods include sewing and eyelets.</p><p>One good way to add dimension to images is to use double stick foam tape. Double stick foam tape literally allows items to pop out at your reader adding realism to items. This technique is especially useful in children's art and educational scrapbooks.</p><p>Simply, cut the foam tape into whatever shape and size you want. Then, attach to shape onto your scrapbook page. Double stick foam tape is available at most craft stores in various colors and thicknesses.</p><p>Mia LaCron is the founder of 101-scrapbooking-tidbits.info - <a target="_new" href="http://www.101-scrapbooking-tidbits.info">http://www.101-scrapbooking-tidbits.info</a> - devoted to helping individuals record, store, and preserve their most cherished memories via the art of scrapbooking.

Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue: Unity Candle Craft Project

Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. There are plenty of crafty brides out there looking for a unique design for their unity candle. They want something that is as special and unique as their wedding day. Many artists are ready and willing to custom make a Unity candle for an eager bride - and charge anywhere from $30 to $200 - and that's not with any gold-plating or diamonds set into it!</p><p>As an alternative, take some of the "momentos" from your upcoming wedding - perhaps a copy of your invitation, some ribbon or tulle to match the gown and do it yourself! This project is as simple or as complex as you make it out to be, and you're only restricted by your imagination. The best part about this candle is that it will never burn away! We will embed a tealight in the top of the pillar so that you only have to replace the tealight when it burns out. Ultimately you will have a lasting momento of your special day that you've made.</p><p>You will need:</p><p>7-9" pillar candle<br> 2 clear-cup tealight candles<br> 1 pencil<br> 1 teaspoon<br> 1 tape measure<br> 1 hot glue gun<br> as many items to decorate your candle as you see fit.</p><p>Choose a candle 7-9" tall and about 3" wide at the top. Round candles are easiest to decorate, but the candle must be at least 1/4" larger around than the tealight. Pick a candle that sits flat. We're going to carve out the top in a minute so that the tealight will nestle down inside. If you have unusual colors for your wedding, try finding a candle in a coordinating color.</p><p>Place the tealight cup in the center of the top of the pillar. Do your best to center it. Trace around the outside of the cup. Set the tealight aside. Measure the height of your tealight.</p><p>Using a warm spoon, melt out the wax around the wick of the pillar candle. We want to "carve" or melt out a space for the tealight to fit. Work slowly. It's easier to melt out extra wax than it is to add back wax. We can fill in with hot glue, but we'd rather not do that if we don't have to! Continue to melt down the interior of the candle, and trim away the wick, until you have reached the depth of your tea light cup height. Test your "well" by fitting the tealight cup into the space you are creating. Once it sits flush with the top of the pillar, you're all set!</p><p>Let your candle cool. Once we begin to decorate, you'll need to work quickly - especially if you're using High-temp hot glue. The softer your pillar candle, the more likely it will melt under the heat of your glue gun. Therefore, always apply the glue to to your decoration, not your candle. If you are applying many items - beads for example - allow the candle time to cool every 5-10 minutes to prevent melting.</p><p>Because the candle doesn't burn down, most any type of decoration can be used on the candle, including paper, cloth, etc. The wax should never drip, as it is contained in the tealight cup. This is a great and economical way to add a personal touch to your wedding ceremony. Some decorating suggestions:</p><p>1. Cut your invitation out in an oval or heart shape. Adhere it to the candle and edge the invitation with lace or ribbon.</p><p>2. Take beads that match your gown and push sequin pins or hatpins into the candle to hold them into place (no glue required).</p><p>3. Glue your picture on the candle and decorate with ribbon. This not only makes a wonderful momento for you, but a great gift for your wedding party, as a reminder of their role in your special day.</p><p>4. For my wedding, I took a new white pillar candle, spiraled old silver ribbon from the top to the bottom, then turned the candle over and spiraled pale blue ribbons in the opposite direction, creating a checkerboard effect. Then I glued blue and clear crystals borrowed from some old earrings in the center of each "square". Something old, new, borrowed and blue on a candle that will last for a lifetime!</p><p>Best of luck, and best wishes on your special day!</p><p>Lisa Robbin is the Director of Product Development for <a target="_new" href="http://www.thegivingcandle.com" title="Scented Candles, candle holders and decorative accessories from the giving candle">the giving candle</a>, the maker of Heavenly Gems resin-based clear candles. Lisa writes articles on all things candle related in an effort to educate consumers about making the most out of their candle purchases.</p><p>You can email her directly at <a href="mailto:lisa@thegivingcandle.com">lisa@thegivingcandle.com</a>

Embroidery Digitizing Software

Embroidery Magic 2 software is very easy to use to make lettering, it is also easy to learn to use the digitizing part of the program but to digitize a good design takes learning, skill and practice. An example of what I am saying is that - for a artist to paint a picture, all it takes is some canvas, paint and brushes (these supplies and tools are easy for anyone to use but it takes learning, practice and artistic skill to paint a beautiful picture. The EM 2 program is easy to use but to digitize a good design takes learning, practice and skill.</p><p>By the way, one of the best ways to actually learn how to digitize a good design (not the same as how to use the software program) is to watch a good design stitch out and see/learn why the digitizer does this and that as the design stitches - we have lots of good designs (learning tools) as you may have noticed or our web site.</p><p>Embroidery Magic 2 is a "free standing digitizing software program - ie - it works on it's own on your computer" and saves designs on/to your computer in the dst format - dst is a standard format that converts well to almost any format or can be used directly by most software that sends a design to an embroidery machine via a memory card, floppy disk or direct connect. Most any software or boxes that send a design to a card and can use the dst format will work. If the software that sends the designs to the machine can use dst then conversion is not required, otherwise the design or lettering must be converted to a right format for the machine so it can be sent to a card or machine. There is a very good conversion program available for free if you need it. Just email us for the link after purchasing the EM 2 software.</p><p>Sandy Carter is the author of embroidery articles at <a target="_new" href="http://www.threadartist.com">embroidery designs by Thread Artist</a>. She has an article about embroidery software for digitizing and lettering fonts at <a target="_new" href="embroidery_magic_2.htm">embroidery software</a>. There is free embroidery digitizing Tutorial at this web address - <a target="_new" href="embroidery_magic_2_tutorial.htm">embroidery by Thread Artists</a>

Leather Work Tips

For leather work, consider the basics: an awl and spare point, a retractable X-acto knife and spare blades, a retractable knife with a break-off blade and a rotary punch. In addition, you'll need needles, a lump of beeswax and some waxed linen thread.</p><p>As well, a pair of pliers to pull the needle through the leather is a must, and scissors you can use for cutting the leather. Then there are edge slickers and bevellers that are used to finish the edges, drive punches for bigger holes and thong cutters for making laces. A T-square, compass and yardstick are essential to ensure that your leather work is measured accurately.</p><p>If you're just starting out with leather work, you might not want to spend a lot of money on tools. Once you've worked with the basic set and completed a few projects, you'll have a better idea of what tools work best and what you use most. At that point, a little research and some comparative shopping can lead you to acquiring some better quality tools that will enhance your leather work.</p><p>Of course, even the most expensive tools won't help if you haven't taken the time to develop and perfect your craft. If you do your very best with what you have, it doesn't matter if you can't afford the most expensive awl or the latest knife. Quality will show anyway.</p><p><b>Tips and Tricks:</b></p><p>* Start with a basic tool set.</p><p>* Buy better quality tools once you've completed some projects and have a better idea of what will enhance the quality of your leather work.</p><p>* Study the various types of leather before starting.</p><p><b>Tooling Leather</b></p><p>There are many different types of leather available, some better than others, depending upon the project you have in mind. Vegetable-tanned leather, also called tooling leather, has been processed using vegetable dyes rather than chemicals. It's usually flesh-colored and is excellent for a variety of projects, especially if the top is to be stamped or tooled.</p><p>Because it has a relatively rigid structure, this type of leather is ideal for leather work items like book covers and belts.</p><p><b>Latigo</b></p><p>Oil-tanned leather, also called latigo, unlike other leathers, has a waxy surface and is ideal for leather work projects where durability and flexibility are a must, such as for tack and saddles. Avoid using it though if you don't want the finished product to have stretch and flexibility, such as in dog collars. Bear in mind also that it can't be tooled or stamped.</p><p><b>Top Grain Leather</b></p><p>Top grain leather has one smooth side, called grain, which is the skin side, and a rough inner side, the flesh side. Either side can be used, rough or smooth.</p><p><b>Chrome-Tanned Leather</b></p><p>Chrome-tanned leather is dyed with modern chemicals such as chromium and comes in a variety of colors, is often white on one side, though the cut edges can be a different color than the facing. It's relatively inexpensive, but not very breathable, and can't be tooled or stamped because it's too soft for leather work and it's waterproof</p><p><b>Weight of Leather</b></p><p>Leather thickness is given in ounces. The heavier the weight, the thicker the leather is.</p><p>Calf or goat skin is generally 2 ounces or 1/32 inch thick. One ounce is 1/64th of an inch thick. On the other end of the scale, 8 ounce leather is usually 1/8 inch thick.</p><p>Summary:</p><p>* Tooling leather is the best choice for most leather work projects.</p><p>* Latigo leather is great for durables like tack and saddles.</p><p>* Choose suede and garment leather when making clothing.</p><p>* The heavier the weight of leather, the thicker it is.</p><p>* When ordering leather through the mail, try some sample swatches first.</p><p>* Keep your leather soft and supple with the proper oil.</p><p>Hey! Need To Know More About Leather? Here's How to Get Your Answers Quick and Easy Click Here ==> <a target="_new" href="http://www.leathersecrets.com">Leather Work Secrets</a>

Simple, and Stylish Wedding Reception Centerpiece: Craft Project

This simple, yet elegant table centerpiece is a great way to make a fancy "to do" at each table, without breaking the bank.</p><p>This is so easy, even a child can do it! I had my 8 year old son help me. For my own wedding, we picked up stemware at our local thrift stores. The idea wasn't to have every table look exactly the same, but rather for each table to be a variation on a theme. If you're looking for a more unified appearance, please make sure your count is accurate and buy everything you need at once, to ensure colors and shapes match.</p><p>For each centerpiece, you will need:</p><p>1 wine goblet, or other stemware<br> 2 pieces of tulle 9-12" in width (either square or circle)<br> 2 contrasting curling ribbons approximately 10-14" long<br> 1-3 tea light candles (the 7-hour floating type)or other floating candles, depending on the width of the glass<br> water</p><p>1. Stack the tulle pieces. If you are using square pieces, turn one of the pieces so that you have an 8-point star shape. It will add more visual appeal to the finished project. You might consider using 2 diferent colored pieces of tulle to add a more dramatic appearance.</p><p>2. Center the glass on the tulle. We're about to tie the tulle around the base of the glass, but before we do, we need to get our ribbons ready.</p><p>3. Take the 2 lengths of ribbon and pull them together. Make sure they are not twisted. You want one color on the "inside" and the other on the "outside" so that when we tie them around the stem of the glass, we have a beautiful contrasting mix of color.</p><p>4. Pull up the tulle and secure it in place with the ribbon. Tie a knot to secure the ribbon to the stem. Now make a bow and pull the ribbons apart so that your bow has more volume. Curl the ends of your curling ribbon and arrange the curls around the base of the glass.</p><p>5. Fill your goblet with water. You might consider coloring your water with a bit of food coloring to match your wedding colors.</p><p>6. Float the candle(s) on top of the water. Light the candles as the reception begins. Look for long-burning floating candles. You don't want your candles burning out just as dinner ends. A single candle floating on water will gravitate to the edge of the glass. Try to find glasses big enough to float 2-4 candles safely. Too much heat may damage fragile stemware, so use caution.</p><p>For a more elegant look, arrange goblets of different heights on the same table or change the level of the water in each glass to create the illusion of height. You can also decorate your tulle with beads, or find tulle that is already adorned with sequins or beads. Use your imagination and create something perfect for your special occasion. Place the goblet on a mirrored coaster to create a beautiful reflection of light.</p><p>Good luck, and best wishes on your special day.</p><p>Lisa Robbin is the Director of Product Development for <a target="_new" href="http://www.thegivingcandle.com" title="Scented candles, candle holders and decorative accessories from the giving candle">the giving candle</a>, the maker of Heavenly Gems resin-based clear candles. Lisa writes articles on all things candle related in an effort to educate consumers about making the most out of their candle purchases.</p><p>You can email her directly at <a href="mailto:lisa@thegivingcandle.com">lisa@thegivingcandle.com</a>

Amish Furniture for Kids Summer Projects

Summer is coming, and the kids will soon be out of school. Mom's and dad's everywhere will soon here &quot;I am board; I don't have anything to do.&quot; Give them a lesson and a project that will teach them a skill, and provide them a physical memory of time spent with mom and dad or one another.</p><p>My friend and his wife have four children from four to twelve. While they were visiting, my web site (www.stoveramishfurniture.com), they saw a few small piece of unfinished Amish Furniture. Now it would have been just as easy to pay a little extra and have the pieces finished, but they thought &quot;Why not let the kids do it?&quot; So as a summer project for the kids, they bought four different pieces of Amish Furniture. They then set aside a space in the garage for the projects. Each child was given a role in the finishing. The youngest two where thought to sand a clean each piece. The oldest two went to the library and the hardware store to find books on finishing the projects. They were all given a schedule and a planned completion time.</p><p>The kids were surprisingly really industrious. When I visited they reminded me of Amish Craftsmen, by the care they took in each of their operations. Those four pieces took roughly three weeks and about thirty-five hours to finish.</p><p>What really surprised my friends was that the kids turned there work into a business. They went out into the neighborhood and started collecting piece from their neighbors to finish. They did several chairs and a few tables, and made enough money for each to enjoy activities on vacation.</p><p>Amish Furniture is born of Amish Tradition. A tradition is something passed on from parent to child, a lesson that will be remembered for a life time. Amish families instill great values in their children, through hard work and lots of love. By purchasing a piece of Amish furniture, like my friends did, your family will become a part of that tradition. Your family will have a lasting piece of furniture that will provide a memory of when parent and child worked together and lessons where learned. Visit <a target="_new" href="http://www.stoveramishfurniture.com">www.stoveramishfurniture.com</a> for unfinished furniture projects.</p><p>John Stover

Embroidery Designs and Thread Colors for Machine Embroidery Sewing

I wish that I had a nickel for each time I've been asked for the "exact" colors I used in aan embroidery design or for a conversion chart for specific embroidery thread brands - I would be a very wealthy woman!</p><p>Everyone seems to think that someone is going to knock on their door with a search warrant if they don't use the exact colors a designer used in the test sew out or the color numbers used in the stitch directions.</p><p>Not so - if you don't "think outside the box" and use colors that you enjoy, or just prefer, you are really missing the real fun of machine embroidery! Come to think of it, I don't believe that I've ever used the exact color on any design I've ever stitched in 6+ years-some because I didn't have the exact color & others due to a dislike of the colors used. Not only do you expand your design library, but you make each design a more personal experience & you sure won't see your embroidery friends wearing the same design!</p><p>Following are some tips to help you to "think outside the box":</p><p>1. One misconception is that changing the colors of a design violates a designer's copyright. I don't think that any designer has a "color change" clause in their copyright terms.</p><p>2. If you like the colors the designer used, don't fret if you don't have the exact same color in the thread brand used or the brand you prefer. Colors do not have to be exact-a color shade lighter or darker, or even a different tone will not be noticeable when the design is finished.</p><p>3. Learn to adjust colors for different fabric colors! Have you ever finished stitching a design on denim & wondered why it didn't look like the image shown on white? All colors take on a different look each time they are stitched on a different color background. If you have the background color change feature in your embroidery software, use it to help you determine when you will need to make a color switch to help the design show up better. If you don't have this feature in your software, keep various colors of felt or fabric on hand to test stitch your designs before putting them on a project. There's nothing worse than having a disappointing finished project.</p><p>4. Try stitching some designs in one color instead of the numerous colors a designer used. There are many designs that would lend themselves to an outstanding tone-on-tone design by just using your imagination! Tone-on-tone motifs make any design more "classy" on any garment or project.</p><p>The perfect example is a single pink rose with a green stem & leaves. Test that same rose using thread color/s in either lighter or darker shades of the fabric color. [If the design has shading, substitute darker shades of the same color for the shading.]</p><p>5. Look through your entire design library to see where you can change the look of a design by just changing the color! I doubt you have even one design that couldn't be given a "designer" look by a color change - even fruit or flowers!</p><p>Remember, "think outside the box", or you are missing out on the enjoyment & ability to expand your creativity to optimize the use of your designs! To see what I mean, take a look at the photo of my finished wind jacket post on our web site! I didn't look at the colors in my own stitch directions to sew these out - I just used the colors that I liked & would show up best on the jacket color.</p><p>Sandy Carter is the author of embroidery articles at <a target="_new" href="http://www.threadartist.com">embroidery designs by Thread Artist</a>. She has an article about embroidery software for digitizing and lettering fonts at <a target="_new" href="embroidery_magic_2.htm">embroidery software</a>. There is free embroidery digitizing Tutorial at this web address - <a target="_new" href="embroidery_magic_2_tutorial.htm">embroidery by Thread Artists

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A Look at Cloisonn? Lapel Pins

Partition? Pins are the most traditional, if not the most about the collection pin types. Most eldre is well-cast metal pins or partition?. Partition? is the French word for cell, which refers to the method partition? is created. A metal structure, or cell, is formed with the design and filled with a baked enamel, and then permanently set design. The partition? Technical dates back to 13th century BC in ancient Japan, but the Chinese really the art form itself, creating beautiful vases and other objects. A partition? lapel pin is a modern interpretation of this ancient and beautiful art. Most partitions right? Pins are made today on a copper base, with enamel colors individually mixed. Each pin was shot once in varnishes in an oven at a temperature of 1,600 degrees Fahrenheit. This ensures that colors are cooked and not work. After the lapel pins cool, they are polished to remove unwanted bleeding color and brightness pin. Partition? Pins are very durable and their colors are still vivid for the life of the PIN. While partition? The process is very detailed, the cost of high quality partition? lapel pin does not cost much more than the same molding or etching the image lapel pin. According to the company, design, size and quantity purchased a partition? lapel pin should cost about $ 2.00 for the manufacture of pins. A partition? pin is more retro, May and thus be more attractive to collectors than other types of Pins. And with a partition? lapel pin, which will be a long artistic tradition. Because of their more detailed manufacturing partition? also provides a more elegant Jeweled or lapel pin. Assess a partition? lapel pin if your design includes a stone, for example. Whether you are using, partition? is a stylish, durable and affordable option for a custom lapel pin. http://www.e-lapelpins.com Pins provides detailed information on pins including many lapel pin options such as custom, military, Cloisonne, Christian, patriotic and Pins. Pins Info is the sister site http://www.e-lanyards.com Lanyard.

Wholesale Scrapbooking: Should You Start A Direct Sales Scrapbooking Business Just The Discount?

Have you ever thought about signing a scrapbooking direct sales company, just to get a discount on their own supplies? It can be a great way to get your product at a discount and meet other Scrapbook, but it is also important to read the fine print. Here are seven of the most important factors to consider: 1 The style of products. The most important factor to consider is that if the product line suits your style and budget. If you are in big ornaments, make sure the product line covers this. How often are new products launched? 2. The level of discounts. What is the discount instructors / Consultants? Is there a special plan and / or personal volume requirement scrapbook who is with the company only to surrender? (Often referred to as amateurs .) 3 monthly minimum. What kind of volume of staff required on a monthly basis? If you decide to design custom albums for customers, they can use reducing products in these books? (If the answer is yes, it's a great way to expand their profits to create albums for others.) 4 The initial investment. What kind of cash for its implementation required? Particular attention to society interest rates and / or the cost of your kit. Is there a better discount on products purchased at startup? The launch of the product packages are often reduced significantly to help new teachers with the initial stock of their own needs. These products are available packages for fans, too? 5. Ask your sponsor to accommodate the fans? Make sure they are not encouraged to build a company that, if not their intent. Ask your potential sponsor if the home fans on your computer (and make sure they are aware that one.) 6 Team education. One advantage to joining a team of instructors book of education that will be in the book. Scrapbooking instructors are often very creative, talented women who love to share their knowledge and skills. Ask your potential sponsor of the design team and art galleries or notebooks of educational opportunities offered by the company. Do these resources are open to both amateur and instructors? 7. Growth potential. Fans can with this company to become instructors? And what are the requirements to make this transition? Many are surprised at the ease of creating a direct sale album is, of course, when they become a single source of demand for supplies. If you currently considering a direct marketing opportunity, do not hesitate to forward this series of questions to potential sponsor. And good luck to find the company that just for you! About the author: Susie Cortright is the creator of the award-winning Momscape.com online magazine, as well as a team captain for a further rapid growth of direct sales of books of the company (and inviting fans of his team): Http: / / www. momscape.com / scrapbook / business.htm http://www.momscape.com/scrapbooking/business.htm book visit his site and sign up for your notebook free weekly newsletter here: http://www . momscape.com / Scrapbooking http://www.momscape.com/scrapbooking or join his club Scrapbooking: http://www.momscape.com/scrapbooking/scrapbookclub http://www.momscape.com/scrapbooking / Scrapbookclub

How to Make Sea Shell Candles

The collection of shellfish along the sea, the beach is a favorite among children in the summer activity. Taking a step further, and the transformation of its treasures by sea in the beautiful decoration or children and take part in the service. This easy to create shell candle Wednesday show. When completed, the shell diffusion of light on its board of directors and other reminders of the beach, for example, stars and sand dollars. Larger deposits can be used as single centers or accent pieces in the bedroom or bathroom. Memory for a perfect party theme with
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Wipe shellfish in 10% bleach solution. Rinse with cold water and let dry. Cut the block of paraffin into small pieces with a knife. Melt in top of double boiler heating water and then simmer slowly. Use the paraffin wax that is, or May you want to add pieces of wax for different color combinations of colors. It's a great way to use the old candle stub. Experience with the mixture of colors, but remember that the wax will be a shade darker when it dries. Covering an area of constant plastic or newspapers. A balance of deposits in a small cup and pour slowly into the melted wax. Immediately place to merge and fuse in the middle of the hull. Cool wax at least 30 minutes for all the wax harden completely. The light and enjoy the beautiful spiral light! Copyright 2005 Kids Party Paradise All Rights Reserved Patricia B. Jensen is a mother of three children and enthusiastic party. It is the webmaster and owner of Kids-Party-http: / / www.kids-party-paradise.com/index.html Paradise.com - a resource for children of ideas including invitations, cakes, decorations , Toys, costumes, favors, and food. For the latest news, read their children http://www.kids-party-paradise-blog.blogspot.com part Blog.

Why Do You Need to Have Your Tools Blade Sharpen After Work

If you like to do wood carving or sculpture as their fans, who certainly need tools to make your creation. If only from this hobby, knowing your tools and how to manage the tools of their size, probably the best way to make everything easier for you, so make the best time to do their work. Let us begin to learn more about these tools sculpture. The easiest way to handle is that the majority of wood or plastic. It has two large sheets in a different configuration that is very strong. It is flat chisel or a curve of the cross section for use as Gouges. A flat chisel for carving two bevelen and each page has the same appearance. A groove has a concave and convex surface. The concave side is known as the Interior or the channel of the groove. The surface is convex or outside in the back. The intern is a game of steel to be attached to the inside of the handle. Some separate easily, others do not. Among all under the sculpture, the key is blade. Because this section is used when you do your job. Therefore, it is best to take care of their tools to cut the road before and after work. Despite the fact that not only this, we must be cautious, but all these parties need the same attention. Everyone deserves reasonable care. Here are some tips that you need when you size Tuck tools: * Get cutting tools and remain in maintenance slagen during and after a session of size. This would save energy, and you're in a better state of mind when you use on your next job. * Be strong tool during the session, and give it a bump or two, or three, you have so far. * Start by placing a big advantage over all the instruments for the first time they are. You can save your carving tools in a box. * If a handle or the blade problem is not related to sharpening occurs during a session with it rather than letting a lot of small concerns build. * Back to the tools of the box or roll as soon as you finish using this tool, and not when the session ended. * Workshop tools used every day, no rust. The more the tool is used, the more they need protection from moisture working as mentioned above will help you keep your carving tools in shape and ready to go at a moment of notification, but also your work area safer and more comfortable. About the author: Tony
Gevano interest in observing how people in the selection of things. He wrote everything he loves. You can find your printer on various Web sites. Visit http://www.craftsman-tool.info http://www.craftsman-tool.info; http://www.wood-working-tool.info http://www.wood-working-tool.info to find more.

The Unusual Characteristics Of Reverse Painting

Step by step over time, we can detect an important part of art history associated with investing in paint glass.It was a time announced that the use of this form of art mass ; Where people of the community can directly express their original form, where he lives, sees and feels in their daily lives. Even today, many artists working in glass have been inspired by their links with the production of furniture, glass manufacturing, engineering, teaching, or agriculture and the agriculture. Reverse paintings on glass often refer to reality, look more like accessories than as a necessity. That place tends to give the symbolic importance of its quality. It is a technique of art that refers to the surface instead of making a room or depth. In turn (due to lack of volume) also creates a lack of light and shade. Reverse paintings on glass are often rich in decorative, perhaps an expression of the artist of the need to be aware of the details and ornamentation. There is often a tendency to use the combination of complementary colors, orange, blue, red or green. Nature is often very much unlike painting on glass, especially in works of art created by people who live in rural farming communities. The simplified representation of the human form is also changing in these tables, and the lack of volume shadow or light creates an original work by accentuating the difference between realism and the art of a naive quite attractive. It would not be able to invest in respect of painting on glass as a very simplified form of art. Not only this technique of painting requires patience and a series of technical expertise, but also an art form that details and a performer their personal experience. Extract from 'Guide to reverse painting on glass in http://www.reversepaintings.com http://www.reversepaintings.com See invest in works of art of painting http://www.mayannemackay. com http://www. Copyright 2005 Kaduna mayannemackay.com Mayann

Printing on Canvas

Given the development of ink in the media and technology, demand for printing photographs and art on canvas is growing exponentially. If you have a good inkjet printer or if you prefer that the work done by a team of professionals, it is worth exploring this option for all types of image. We constantly get requests for wedding and portrait photographers who want to print large canvas for their clients. Regular artists for limited edition prints on canvas and watercolor papers to sell to collectors. These reproductions are usually signed and accompanied by a CA (Certificate of Authenticity). Buyers are very receptive to the purchase of canvas prints that can hang without protective glass, without having to worry about scratches and damage caused by water. The texture of canvas art is a unique beauty, a protective coating that is applied on top of the substrate to provide a matte, glossy or shiny. If you prefer experience with this material to see the results, canvas sheets are available in many stores that have occurred inkjet printers. The differences between a desktop printer at home and a career is much, but I want to focus on what is important. First, commercial machines can be equipped with pigment ink, which differ from those ink dye most often found in home printers are cheap because the file and do not disappear for decades. Dyes, on the other side will begin to lose clarity in a matter of months. There are no printers for domestic use because they offer a hybrid form of dyes / pigments system. The other difference is high quality, pro-systems extremely sophisticated nozzles, which can give a very good point, and provides unprecedented tonal balance. Printing works of art materials such as canvas and watercolor documents called Giclée . Giclée is a term which freely translated means sprayed on. It refers to the ink jet spray on paper. Giclée printing involves some of the features described above, and is usually done by professional shops. You can read more http://www.allpconline.com/canvas_printing.htm Giclée print on canvas and on our website. Fabio Braghis is the owner and a writer http://www.allpconline.com art Giclée printing company with over fifteen years of experience in digital photos.

Woodworking: Protection When Working With Wood - Ignoring Could Potentially Harm Your Health Or Kill

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three can be a dangerous undertaking if you're not careful and choose to ignore safety guidelines. A circular saw, router, or another material bit of energy can disfigure and even kill if not used correctly. Even hand tools, which should be very hard to improve performance, can cause severe damage. In addition, sawdust and wood smoke can harm the lungs if inhaled on a regular basis, especially if the wood was harvested from an orchard of trees or farm where the pesticides used to control insects. Fortunately, advances in equipment and security, has made it much easier to have a safe working environment. Many come with tools security on the road as a guard switches or emergency stop. Other items such as pens and boards of directors of the bank, the dogs can be purchased or very low cost. And elsewhere in the timber security costs nothing, but rather to practice and common sense. There are several important aspects of security in the form of wood, and if you have a store with various advanced power tools or work with basic hand tools in the basement or hobby room. Protect your
protect the body against accidents is an important aspect of timber security. Unfortunately, people are late or too comfortable or feel that the security team is an obstacle. A large majority of the shop accidents and injuries occur because people do not use their safety. Eye protection
a major problem when working with wood is eye protection. Forest tiles can fly when sawing, drilling, hammering, or any other work that through the equipment. Usually, it happens too quickly to close our eyes or look away. Safety glass resolve this issue. In addition, if the instruments to break or a part comes loose, eyes and forehead will be protected. Too many accidents have occurred only to brush off security concerns. It would be very difficult to implement any timber interests with one eye. A good pair of goggles or safety should be in the list of all safety equipment and should be used whenever you cut or removal of three of force or power tools. A pair of quality glasses cost about $ 12 and may last throughout life if they were supported from the outside and when not in use. Those who need vision correction, you can buy with safety classes Bifocal insert in the different strengths of less than 20 dollars. Ear protection
Some tools can be very noisy and can damage your hearing. Even the repetitive pounding sounds very strong. Many of us have long known that the three have difficulty hearing due to exposure to computers over the years. Protecting the ears of the high decibels is important, especially if you use the power of sound equipment such as saws, on a regular basis. Labor and earplugs, ears work even better, and a combination of both is ideal when working with equipment that produces high sounds in the high decibel range. Earplugs that cost pennies, and a series of works ears about $ 15 you can get with an antenna and radio, built in about 50 U.S. dollars. To collect dust
During the last decade or two extensive research has been done on the risk of inhaling dust particles and the three, and the results show that it can cause respiratory diseases. Treatment of three or three that came from commercial fruit are particularly volatile. It is important to capture and remove particles from the air and to protect them from breathing. A work space with good ventilation will help, but even if you work in an open space, you are breathing in the dust, if you're standing on the machine while cutting wood. If you plan to do much cutting, drilling or sand, it is better to have a machine that keeps the particles away from your face and prevent breathing in. There are several methods, whose base is a mask dust. These light-filtering masks a stock is likely over the nose and mouth and tend to be in place by an elastic band. Innovative design to improve breathing and deter fogging safety glasses. A box of 10 high quality dust masks cost about $ 10 Do not filter toxic substances in smoke. You can also buy a system for collecting dust or respirator that you carry in your head or strap on the body. These systems battery and allows you to move freely. Some people believe infringe discomfort and vision, but can be a way to protect your health in the long run if you spend a lot of time working with wood. Prices range from $ 50 for a basic system to more than $ 250 for a system that was also the head and goggles. Another option for collecting dust is located through a unit that accumulates during the work, then, or another computer connected to an electrical outlet. They range from $ 50 to $ 250, depending on the size, power, filtering and other factors. A shop system for collecting dust, with a 1 - engine power and the main ports of dust average of about $ 300 Environment Control
It is also important to prepare the working environment before starting a project. Be sure to take unnecessary points and take things from the floor. The less clutter, the less likely it is that something will be on the road, or traveling or be distracted. In addition, good lighting you will see your work (and fingers) better. The position of the lighting light of a store you will spend more direct and lighting exactly where it is needed. Try to find a place where people do not have entry and exit. For your safety and theirs, and it is particularly important when children are present. Make sure you connect your computer when you finish your work and put away dangerous items such as utility knives and saws. Avoid clothing that hangs loose, including long sleeves or skirts. Long hair must be removed too. Most electric utilities have a rotary motion that can recover and a wave Llave little tissue or a line of hair. Even if you've just made a quick cut or a year, all it takes is a second for things to go wrong. If you typically follow these steps each time you develop good safety culture. As one expert described the three, Safety is the turn signal. If you do when you get to do once, even if only the entry, and then you remember how in every situation, especially when there are cities. But not so comfortable with their working environment and you forget to think about what you do. Even if you used the same technique repeatedly, it is important to be aware of the proposals they make and the movement of tools. Another factor mentioned by several of the Carpenters was to have a phone close by in case an accident occurs, and you have to ask for help. If you use a mobile phone, do not forget to put in the same place every time so that you can send directly to him if necessary. It is also a good idea to hold a first aid kit training in the work area, just in case. Take your time
As we all know, when pressed to complete some mistakes usually occur. In three, it can be disastrous. Take your time, check your clamps, foot, hand position, the position of power and other variables before you start your computer. Even with hand tools, it is important to ensure that they do not see something through electrical or nails in hand. Do not force such a cut. If the leaves are displayed, and back again. Expect also a tool to stop completely before you take yourself out of it, or out of the woodwork. Most drills, saws and other tools to be able to take a few seconds to stop smoking after the power stop. If a group feels uncomfortable, do not. You can get a little jig in the stomach when you first view that the screw as an exercise, and this is normal. But if you are sensitive about and not keep their equipment or focus on what to do, running back and take a breath or find someone to help you in this stage. Another important aspect of timber security is to know your tools and use them properly and safely. For more information, please refer to the recent publication Wood Guide for Beginners is mentioned at the end of this article. It describes the many tools that beginners are likely to need, and provide information on how to use and take care of them. Copyright? 2005 Ferhat Gul. All rights reserved. You can share this article in its unedited entirety, including the resources of this table, with all hyperlinks URL remain intact. Ferhat Gul is the editor of the new http://woodworking.byethost33.com
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Sewing Embroidery Designs in New Ways

How many of you are always looking for new ways to use their embroidery designs - always or never? If not, you have a nice view possibilities! Do you want to optimize the use of each model? Have you systematically evaluate the design of the library to see if you can combine a number of reasons to another? Have you noticed how the styles of embroidery design has changed in recent years? Giving the reasons, a new perspective through the design back when, again! Add new grounds under, or around, to create a whole new look! My last major project, on a wind-jacket, is a good example of what everybody can do with little time and imagination! With the fall on us already, I wanted something tropical in my wardrobe, because even if each ready-to-wear and the house in December. The colors are so exciting that the leaves turning color. With the tropical gaze falls, I remembered a wind-jacket, with a hole that needs to cover in my wardrobe. The substance is an Aqua, Falling Leaves Jacquard be perfect in both styles and colors! I started with tropical scene 168-169 components, but wanted to add other reasons to cover the whole of the return envelope. When I added a set of colors of birds of 166 airplanes in fantasy. Although larger, these birds were simply incredible that the reasons for small tropical plants that backdrop! When I went through my whole, up to 2 years, I found 117 botanical with several Japanese who worked on what I had already sewn look to make a spectacular finish. Scene, it was different from the 4 subjects who have never thought about putting together before. When you plan a large space to give effect to be almost covered but open an effect. For more reasons to appear only as an illusion, with only a few to fill the emphasis in its entirety. Often, this can achieve this through the use of soft colors that almost blend into the fabric of color and brilliant colors of the most important pieces you want to attract real attention. Tip: A good way to visualize how the whole image to print the size of the reasons 1:1 models, cut and move the pieces to pleasant for you. The most important thing to do when you create a large area or scene are: 1 Do not you too! Do not try to fill every inch of this vast area that makes the scene too busy. 2. Do not worry about exact placement - a chance to see much more attractive, especially on 4 pages. Put on a different basis. 3. Do not limit yourself to the grounds of a package - you can wind with nothing less than spectacular! 4. Think outside the box! May you be surprised by the series of reasons to call to create a new item! Example: coq dealing with flowers or vegetables or create a theme of fruits and flowers. 5. Do not let the colors of the design to prevent it from considering the project. Very often, some changes in color gives a fresh look at a theme that works which have never considered before. If you do not think outside the box, you miss the joy and the ability to develop their creativity to optimize the use of design! To see what I mean, look at the image of my jacket completed the wind found on our website! Hilo a first class artist develops and supplies it needs to do what he did this spectacular as you imagine. You've invested a lot in your computer, do not consume the projects they create with the computer using less than the best supplies and embroidery designs available anywhere! Sandy Carter is the author of articles in http://www.threadartist.com models embroidery thread embroidery artist. It has an article on Embroidery Digitizing software sources and letters in http://www.threadartist.com/embroidery_magic_2.htm embroidery software. It is not free embroidery digitizing Tutorial at this web address - http://www.threadartist.com/embroidery_magic_2_tutorial.htm thread embroidery artists.

An Introduction to Lanyards

Lanyards are pieces of rope, wire, fabric or specially designed to add items. As is normally used to secure small objects, as a sign of labor, keys, ID cards, sunglasses, whistle, mobile phone, opener, knife, or compass. A cord can be used around your neck, arm, waist or wrist. When worn around the wrist, a neck is often cited as a bracelet. A typical use of a spiral cord cord around the neck to obtain and display an object which is often necessary. Secure object with a cord cou keeping readily available for use, and easy access to the object, and go handsfree. In a corporate environment, many employees choose to keep the son around your neck to show an identity card or security codes. A line may also be connected to a belt that allows the guarantee to be hidden in a pocket. There are so many styles available channel and there are many uses for them. People who like to differentiate from the norm can have a custom cord or personal. A line can be as simple and inexpensive as a 3 / 8 wire or chain as extravagant style as a leader in uniform with expensive crystals and gemstones. Lanyards are available for purchase through a variety of suppliers, and many can be found on the Internet. The chain of the business is booming, like many large companies continue to buy thousands of its employees. Although the name Custom, logos, symbols or slogans, lanyards are relatively inexpensive. They act as an effective and practical source of advertising when worn at trade shows or given away for promotional purposes. Lanyards have become increasingly popular for its ability to keep important objects close at hand, at the same time, keep your hands free. Information of http://www.e-lanyards.com Lanyards provides information on printed, custom, beads, signs, neck, key lanyards, mobile phone and accessories and jewelry.

How to Clean Your Jewelry at Home or Work

It looks like a million dollars, but after a couple of months, not the same Sparkle or see once (just like me, actually). So what can we do? The first is to ensure that it is safe to be cleaned! Of course, sensitive issues should be best left to a professional jeweler for cleaning. MEN Opal, emeralds and pearls are very vulnerable to damage Jewels in a vat of ultrasonic cleaning, since you can drag the pearls of their saddle Emerald and Opal and simply collapse. SOLUTION: Wipe you! But very careful. A complete solution with washing liquid (Clean of course, after doing the dishes on Sunday) and use an old toothbrush and clean carefully all assembly, the bristles of the brush to enter the establishment and clean behind the stones. But be careful as too much pressure to 'POP' rock the establishment, so if in doubt - take it out (of the cup, I mean). But even this is a good point. If lost something that other washing process, not only will you probably ever, it will be very unhappy with me to suggest something like that, in the first place. But if the stone came out in the wash, is to show that the property was so tired that come sooner or later anyway, to better decline in the catch of the stars so to speak, and get Local jeweler restore them safely back to you. See, I have only a favor ... there is no need to thank me yet. We will continue .... Do not water too hot, and absolutely not allow articles to suck all day. The beads are often trapped in their jewelry (rings, brooches, etc.) and if the item is a couple of years (for example, over 20) after the queues are not as good as they are today. A few minutes should be sufficient. Especially in a dry paper towel in a hot zone (during a Sunday drenched window is perfect) and, finally, wipe with a soft cloth and check everything before taking it again. It must be good for a few months. By the way: In general, the only difference in cleaning fluids used by the jeweler or bought a brand owner of ammonia! A small cloud of ammonia from the purchase or fashion Coles or your local supermarket, mixed with liquid washing machine is a big vacuum cleaner. It feels a little, but the results are perfect! Dirty diamonds? Just to keep the previous section: most valuable white stones used in past one hundred years or if imitation diamonds or simulators, or paste (brand name for glass) or spinels Sapphire White (corundum) and sometimes zircon (not to be confused with Cubic Zirconia CZ which is very modern). The first time you've bought a beautiful ring that glistened like diamonds, but little by little sad and boring. Queens, is the concern! Hand cream is the biggest culprit of all, because there is in rock and dull. Use precious stones, while his garden does not allow much, either, and certainly should not use their position as they sink (all fat that sticks to rocks). This is a big Properties of a diamond. Just rent the same way as we have suggested above, and with a brush teeth man. Will again quality sparkling in no time. After months is perfect, it is therefore not on it. Several other special reports available via our e-mail to the subscription request box on the site, so please take the time to visit. It is a timely warning on security issues. It is good advice, there is some good advice on investing in jewelry, insurance papers and other sales etc. Punch municipalities, which are added all the time. And the best bit is, they are free .... Thank you for taking the time to read this special report. If you thought interesting, useful or he helped found with everything that you would appreciate their comments by e-mail to the address below. This is my personal e-mail and I read all the comments - good or bad. On the other hand, why not give to a friend. I'm sure you can think of someone who could benefit from this information. Treat me to do a great service. Of course, I am grateful. Thank you. As usual ....&lt; br&gt; Take care and control of the track.
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Sell Hobby Items by Mail

You can, if you are ambitious, start a business of mail order sales hobbiests collection by mail. To begin, you must first find a hobby that appeals to you. Then you need to spend several weeks of investigation hobby. You need to know what collectors want and how much they are willing to pay for it. You should also know what other traders are willing to pay on goods they sell. And you must be willing to pay the same amount. &lt;/ p&gt; Maybe you already know exactly what they want to sell. If you've been collecting old Valentine, then start a mail order buying and selling old Valentine. Or stamps. Or comics. The first rule to the sale is to sell what you can buy. &lt;/ p&gt; to give you an idea of what collectors buying and selling, here's a partial list of collectible items today: &lt;/ P&gt;
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Sell Hobby Items by Mail

You can, if you are ambitious, start a business of mail order sales hobbiests collection by mail. To begin, you must first find a hobby that appeals to you. Then you need to spend several weeks of investigation hobby. You need to know what collectors want and how much they are willing to pay for it. You should also know what other traders are willing to pay on goods they sell. And you must be willing to pay the same amount. &lt;/ p&gt; Maybe you already know exactly what they want to sell. If you've been collecting old Valentine, then start a mail order buying and selling old Valentine. Or stamps. Or comics. The first rule to the sale is to sell what you can buy. &lt;/ p&gt; to give you an idea of what collectors buying and selling, here's a partial list of collectible items today: &lt;/ P&gt;
phonograph Records label cigars, signs, labels of beer, Cirque posters, music boxes, salt / pepper strong, greeting cards, Old Penner, Atlas, military medals, notes, doll clothes, menus , Boxes of cigars, train Photos, old calendar, Maps Street, brands of cars, buttons, postcards, fruits, brands of cars, fruit drink labels, old magazines, catalogs of weapons, paper currency, Cartoon Books, theater programs, political buttons, baseball cards, children's books, share certificates, old toys, gems, minerals, belt-end camera, posters, the FBI, newspapers, coins, arrowheads, old jewelry, Barco photography, advertising cards, photos of dogs, film magazines, autographs, dolls, hunting, Valentine, cookbooks, articles Beatles stamps, Indian relics, railway Books, fishing, comics, thimbles, automotive manuals, diaries, rail passes, past barbed wire
&lt;P&gt; &lt;/ p&gt; Once you've chosen your area, start a file. Keep copies of all advertisements for the sale of such goods. Adsshowing also the distributor purchase price. If the price lists ar offers edin ads, send them and study them. Feel a Expertin their field. &lt;/ p&gt; Try to find publications devoted to their profession. Often you can find small mimeographed publications andnewsletters which will give you all sorts of useful information. &lt;/ P&gt; Their &lt;P&gt; next step is to find good in their own community.Here are some suggestions: &lt;/ p&gt; &lt;p Start by attending flea market and antique shoes. Do not be afraid to ask questions of dealers. They often what they see as junk hidden, if there is not much of any value. When discovered a fabulous collection of stamps in this way! &lt;/ p&gt; people from all over the stores offering. &lt;/ p&gt; study of the garage sale ads in local newspapers. Visit the sound promising. (Sometimes, it is the phone first. In addition, by telling people what type of goods you are looking for, that May be able to lead others who exactlywhat you need!) &lt;/ P&gt; &lt;P&gt; Place ; Buy wanted ads in local newspapers. Make sure your phone number. &lt;/ p&gt; It's amazing what you can find in the local community if you work at it. But if you ca not enough merchandiselocally, ads in magazines collectors mentioned above. Their prices are very low. And soon discover that they are widely read &lt;/ p&gt; When you have accumulated a decent stock of goods, you're ready to start selling it. If we publicationsspecializing in their field, by all means advertise there. You have a ready audience! They also run ads in major entertainment magazines. &lt;/ P&gt; Type &lt;P&gt; a list of what you have and take a snapshot of the printer to make a hundred copies for you. The fans do not care system, mimeographed, or Xerox copy. . . is a way to collect thefund. Then the announcement. The announcement can offer to your list of interested collectors free (or a buffer weedout Coupon Clipper). Or you can offer for sale directly from the ad. If you do this on the final list with his cane for goods. It was read. . . impatient! &lt;/ p&gt; Here is an example of some ads run by concessionaires for hobby rating: Password: &lt;/ p&gt; timetable railway in 1940, the four events - $ 4.00 postpaid. . &lt;/ p&gt; Old children's books and texts. Seal of the list. &lt;/ p&gt; 85,000 comic books, magazines, film, funny, so &lt;BR&gt; 1900-1957. Catalog $ 1.00 (refundable ). &lt;/ P&gt; &lt;P&gt; poster for the original film, the press Books, &lt;BR&gt; Stills, 1919-1975. Catalog - 50 cents &lt;/ p&gt; Bell sled! Stamps on the list. &lt;/ p&gt; music. Sase for the list. &lt;/ p&gt; if they are not familiar with the term Sase means self-addressed, stamped on. As you progress, you can learn continuously. Most retailers say they Hobby learn more collectors who buy them for what they may never learn any other source. &lt;/ p&gt; Note to editors: Password: To show my appreciation for publishers who use my articles, I offer you a single ad for free. Just send a mail to me using the form to contact me on my site to tell me url article has been used in or send me a copy of the cooperative was used in. &lt;/ P&gt;
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Getting Started Selling Your Crafts

Until recently, crafts
usually sold locally or, at best, regionally. Now you have the world literally at your fingertips! Some of you May choose a gradual progression from the sale to friends, sold at fairs and exhibitions, retail? and so on. May they decide to skip the sale of products within their circle of friends in the Internet market in the world? costs are low enough that it is very possible. &lt;/ p&gt; My first career was as professor of special education. After 15 years of teaching I earned a master's degree in business administration followed by the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) certification. After 15 years in finance has been Vice President and Director of a major insurance company before I was a child. Tired of the Rat Race, I chose early retirement. Looking for something to do with all this free time, I began to develop and now I'm doing a good income from it. &lt;/ p&gt; CRAFTS and the business community, I think I have some ideas in the activities of vessels that I can share with you. &lt;/ P&gt;
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