Arts and Crafts Articles
181: The History of Gold Jewelry, Part 1
Humankind has long been fascinated by the beauty of gold and since the earliest days of civilization gold has been used to adorn us in the form of jewelry Let’s take a look at how gold jewelry has been used in the various parts of the world during the last five thousand years
182: The History of Gold Jewelry, Part 2
In the first article of this series we have seen how gold jewelry was developed in the ancient Sumerian civilization as well as in Egypt and Crete The technique of making fine gold jewelry spread to Greece, to Northern Europe and to the Celtic people as well
183: Gold Mining: How Do We Get Gold Out of the Ground
The precious metal of gold has fascinated humans for thousands of years But how do we actually get it out of the ground
184: Pandora - The New Trend in Jewelry
More than the name of a legendary figure with an infamous box, Pandora is also the hot new jewelry trend that's sweeping America This unique jewelry is now available at fine gift, jewelry and department stores across North America
185: The Hidden Meanings of European and American Charms
Starting at the inception of the 20th century and extending until the 1960s, it was a mark of the middle-class that young girls be given a charm bracelet before they reached puberty At every holiday or anniversary, a new charm is added to the bracelet, often by the relative who had given the original bracelet
186: How Charming -- Why Charms and Charm Bracelets?
Traditionally, there are several times in a woman’s life when she can receive a charm bracelet; once as a young girl and once for her marriage
In the past, when a woman married, she was given a charm bracelet to celebrate her future
187: It’s Never Too Late to Learn to Dance
Some people go through life hiding during wedding receptions, or avoiding dance parties all together because they never had the chance to learn to dance But if dancing is something you've always wanted to do, I am here to tell you—IT IS NEVER TOO LATE
188: Fairy Tattoos: The Meaning and Beauty
Fairy tattoos are quite a popular choice for women, although they are chosen by men as well This creature from mythology, literature, and television can be found on arms, the lower back, the shoulder, and other areas of the body
189: 6 Tips For Back to School Scrapbooking Ideas
School scrapbooking albums usually include pictures of a child's first day of school for each grade level, but there's so much more to our back-to-school memories Why not create a few page layouts that document the feelings and memories of the back-to-school season
190: Reborn Baby Dolls
Recently there is a hot trend in a very unique hobby, which is having a Reborn Doll The term Reborn Doll refers to a vinyl baby doll, that has been customized by a process of repainting and enhancement to resemble a human baby
191: Vacation Scrapbooking Pages: Planning Before You Go on Your Trip
When preparing for your vacation, you always remember to pack your camera, but do you ever think about how you will scrapbook your vacation photos before you leave on your trip Planning your vacation scrapbooking pages before you begin your trip makes it easier and quicker to design a beautiful vacation album when you get home
192: A Woodworking Business Is A Great Way To Boost Your Income
If you love to woodwork and want to increase your income, then a great way to do this would be starting a home based business any one who has reasonable woodworking skills can easily start his or her business from home
193: How to Learn to Dance the Right Way
If you are anything like me, you've been touched by dance in one form or another at some point in your life Maybe it was the first time you went to see The Nutcracker as a child
194: Tattoos In Ancient Societies
Tattoos have a history going back thousands of years, and very possibly tens of thousands The earliest absolute evidence of tattoos is from the skin of a famous mummy who came to be known as Otzi
195: What Equipment a Tattooist Uses
The mental decision that you want to get a tattoo is often easier than going into a tattoo shop and getting it done For people who have never gotten a tattoo, the equipment in a tattoo shop can seem a little intimidating
196: Printing Your Digital Scrapbook Layouts - Make Them Real
I don’t know about you but I’m an old fashioned girl I like to be able to touch my scrapbook pages in printed form
197: Scraplift To Get Those Creative Juices Flowing
Do you sometimes struggle to find inspiration for your scrapbook layout designs
I find it helps heaps when looking for inspiration for creating a new scrapbook layout to browse through some layouts that others have created and see what grabs my attention
198: Great Collection Items
People have been collecting and storing items of all kinds for several decades and even centuries Many antique items or family heirlooms would never have otherwise been so well kept in order to be around today
199: Drawer Slides Provide Practical Solutions For Retail Interiors
Retailers need a practical, safe but aesthetic solution to storing and displaying their goods on the shop floor
This is a highly competitive area requiring, not only head-turning design, but also the need for goods to be stored and accessed safely and easily
200: Tattoo Removal – is That Tattoo Worth the Cost Years Later
When someone first thinks of getting a tattoo they usually only think of how neat colorful it will look on them Many people do not think of the repercussions that getting a tattoo can have
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