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Coin Collectors: Types or Specialties

Coin collecting is considered the perfect hobby, "The Hobby of Kings." It allows you to collect a bit of history and at the same time collect a bit of wealth. Who doesn't like that? This hobby dates back to the early 1400's and didn't really become wide spread around the wor

Adventures in Soap Making

Are you wondering what to give that special friend as a gift? Have you had enough of the high prices of those designer stores? It is time to find something new that shares the love when giving a gift. It is time to try your hand at soap making.

Scrapbooking Teen Memories

By the time your teen is in high school, you probably aren't taking as many pictures of them as you used to. I have to keep reminding myself that I only have a couple of years left and no time to was...

Cigarette Baseball Cards Best Known For T206 Set

Perhaps no other sports collectible is as revered as the cigarette baseball cards produced in the late 18th and early 19th century. Still striking in appearance, even today, these vintage cards were landmark at the time of issue and considered the gold standard among today's sports card collect

Dollhouse Dogs And Accessories

Pets are an important part of any home, and your dollhouse is no exception!As you set up your dollhouse, think about whether you want to purchase a dollhouse pet and a few accessories to go with it.

Learn How to Crochet Part 2 - The Stitches

Make sure to check out part 1. Here are instructions for the basic crochet stitches. SLIP STITCH (SL ST or SS) - Insert your hook into the space indicated, yarn over and draw through the stitch and the loop on your hook.

Different Types of Russian Nesting Dolls to Collect

Trying to find that perfect nesting doll to give as a gift. There is a nesting doll for almost every occupation, Russian Fairy Tale, & Animal that you can think of. These are loved by children and collectors alike. Children can play with these for hours, or collectors can simply show them off in a d

Making Memories Slice Vs Provo Craft Cricut

If you are in the market for a die cut machine, you may find yourself wondering whether to buy the Provo Craft Cricut or the Making Memories Slice.Here is a feature by feature comparison to help you narrow down your choices.

Help Your Cub Scout Win the Pinewood Derby

The Pinewood Derby is about more than winning. It's about the challenge of designing the car, the collaboration between a parent and son, and the thrill of competing with fellow Cub Scouts. But as two-time Super Bowl Vince Lombardi observed, "If winning isn't everything, why do they k

Cake Decorating Tips and Techniques You Can Start With

Cake decorating is one of the many amazing skills anyone could have. In fact, there are lots of people - artistic or not, who want to learn how to decorate cakes - they may be birthday cakes, simple cupcakes or any cake that can impress a loved one.

How to Get a Certificate of Authenticity

Certificates of authenticity are often used to validate the value of a piece of art or collectible. When you have a certificate of authenticity or COA, you are showing that either the artist or an expert on the piece has certified that it is real and not a counterfeit. Many buyers of antiques and ar

How to Make a Star With Spikes

Railroad spikes are used to attach wood rails to metal train tracks and are similar in appearance to large nails. These metal objects have a flat head for pounding into the wood and a pointed end. Old railroad spikes have use in a number of craft projects. Making a star with the spikes creates a rus

Pillar Candles, Pretty And Standing On Their Own

Pillar candles are candles which are free standing; they don't require a piece of equipment or another gadget to place them in. Because they can standalone pillar candles usually are wider than typical candles which will need holders or candle light sticks to remain straight.

Special Beadshop.com CD

First kits, then videos, now Beadshop.com has added to their line of distance learning tools with classes on CD.

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Glass Christmas Ornaments -- Hispanic Glass Christmas Ornaments from CasaQ

A Jumbo Dumbo Musical Snowglobe

Snowglobes from Disney are highly sought after, even the contemporary pieces. Recently Disney has done a series of limited edition Snowglobes available via online auction.