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Tech-savvy crafters can go global |
| The image of a crafter or artisan is often serene, even pastoral. Its easy to imagine a potter spinning his wheel in his barn-turned-studio and then selling his wares at the little farmers market down the road. Or a knitter, knitting quietly with a... |
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Ghost Hunting Should Be Professional |
| Ghost Hunting can be very fun and yet at times it can be one of the most terrifying things you will probably ever do in your life. The following are just a few of the things folks have encountered during ghost hunting or paranormal investigations: 1... |
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Industrial Sewing Machine Versus Domestic Sewing Machine For Clothing Alteration |
| Let me tell you a story. When I opened my first clothing alteration shop, I started out with a borrowed over locker from my sister in law, and my very old mini Elna sewing machine. I remember an Asian gentlemen walking up to the door of my shop and... |
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Container Gardening Indoors and Outdoors |
| For years people have been gardening in containers, mostly because they lacked space. For some it was because they lived in climates that wouldnt allow them to grow year round. Container gardens afford you the option of planting outside until the co... |
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Plant Shrub Roses For Carefree Beauty |
| Shrub roses are an easy, colorful choice to use anywhere you would plant a shrub. Sturdy and Plant-Friendly Unlike many roses, Shrub Roses are perfect for planting anywhere. They're "plant-friendly" and are good neighbors in any collection of flower... |
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Roulette Game |
| When it comes to the most famous games in casino gambling, the roulette game is well among the top three along with Video Poker and Slots. So what makes this game favoured among the gambling masses? What makes it stand out? Roulette Game: An Overvie... |
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Thread Count in Fabric |
| Thread count is the number of threads per square inch in the fabric. It determines the quality and weight of the fabric. Threads are counted for both the length and width of the fabric. If there are the same number of threads in both directions, the... |
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Candle Making An Ancient Technique That Is Now A Homegrown Hobby |
| Candles have been used throughout human history to make light at night times. Though we use electrical lights now, people still keep candles for emergencies. Scented candles are lit or used as decoration, and some use candle for meditation or prayer... |
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Spotting a Fake Cuban |
| My uncle always bragged to us about his Rolex watch. He showed it off, wore it constantly, and found ways to bring it up in conversations...speaking of stem cell research, the other day I was winding my Rolex.... We figured he was just excited: the... |
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Growing Basil Plants And How To Use The Basil Leaves |
| Growing basil plants in your garden or container garden will yield you a bountiful crop. The basil leaves can be used in a variety of ways in your kitchen. Experiment with many varieties of the basil plant. With several basil varieties you will have... |
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Think Youre Too Busy To Capture And Store Your Memories In A Scrapbook? Let Me S |
| Do you remember when your child lost their first tooth? You probably took a picture to preserve the memory. You get a warm feeling just thinking about that cute smile. Hey, why not take a look at that photo right now? What's that? You can't because... |
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Make your own Bath Bombs! |
| Bath bombs are easy to make and provide a delightful fizzing adventure in the tub. If you do not know what a bath bomb is, it is a sweet scented mixture of citric acid, baking soda and other ingredients that fizz when you plop them into your tub. As... |
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Marketing a Craft Product |
| There are many ways to market your soaps and homemade bath products. I have found that giving free samples is one of the best methods for getting new customers for my soaps. You can cut 16 samples from one basic 4 oz. bar of soap by cutting the bar... |
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Hiring for Your Craft Show Business |
| The nature of your craft show business and your budget will determine whether or not you need others to help you with any aspect of your craft show business. Needless to say, the success of your crafts at craft shows will also have a considerable ef... |
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Night Photography: Photographing The Moon In The Landscape |
| Photographers have been trying to utilize the light of the moon in their landscape photography ever since the photographic process was invented. It was not until World War II, however, that technology had improved enough to make night photography po... |
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All About Tribal Tattoos |
| In recent years, Tribal Tattoos have enjoyed a revival. The originals go beyond the intertwined stripes of black shapes that are common today. Many of the ancient tattoo patterns have given away to swirls, spikes, knots, and totems that come from th... |
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A Photographers Dream |
| A location bathed in Mediterranean sunlight all year round? Where friendly locals vastly outnumber tourists and where the only high-rise development is the mountain range sheltering the cost-line? Well, Ive been there, and so can you. Northern Cypru... |
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A Brilliant Time Will Be Had By All If You Set Up Your Home Poker Game With Care |
| If your impression of a home poker game involves a canned laughter soundtrack, beer, cigars and semi-famous actresses wearing low-cut tops, you're probably a fan of the same sit-coms I used to watch in my youth. It's quite easy to get a poker game s... |
