Transform an Old Calendar into a Framed Collage

Instead of throwing away calendars at the end of each year, why not transform them into beautiful wall decorations? This article gives step-by-step instructions on making a collage from an old calendar. It is a quick, easy and inexpensive craft project.

Submitted By Roz Andrews

Bead Trends for Fall 2008/Winter 2009
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Beads can add such glamor and detail to a winter outfit. Here are the upcoming bead trends for fall 2008 and winter 2009.

Submitted By Dr. Kristie

Don't Wrap It - Furoshiki It!

The Japanese art of furoshike is aking a big comeback. It not only wraps presents and shopping beautifully, it could save the environment from plastic bag pollution.

Submitted By Gail Kavanagh

Air Drying Clay: An Unusual Element for Your Scrapbooks

Air drying clay is a wonderful creative tool - especially for scrapbooking! There is no need to buy expensive embellishments when you can make your own. This article discusses air drying clay and how you can use it to make your own unique embellishments.

Submitted By Gail Kavanagh

The Historical Art of Embroidery

This article offers a brief history of embroidery as an applied art with some thought to how it was used. Includes some notes on embroidery displayed at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

Submitted By Rain

Choosing a Knitting Pattern - a Guide for New Knitters

If you have just learned to knit, it can be tempting to launch into your first knitting project without thinking, only to find that you encounter difficulties which may prevent you from completing the project. This article advises new knitters on the preparations they should follow before embarking on their first project, in order to maximize their chances of success.

Submitted By Roz Andrews