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3 Principles Of Drawing Masterful Realistic Sketches By: Ruediger Schmidt
Even adept artists occasionally have a hard time when crafting realistic three-dimensional drawings. But they know a few common methods that help them to create naturalistic drawings. Learn about these principles in this article.(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-04-17)
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Jewellery In Monique Lhuillier, Beads And Beading By: Mary Johnson
Designer Monique Lhuillier's name seems to be on every celebrity's mouth these days. She is touted to be the next Vera Wang as most A-list celebs have a dress by Lhuillier. Professionally designing dresses and gowns since 1996, Lhuillier was brought to the limelight when then pop princess Britney Spears commissioned her as wedding gown designer. Lhuillier crafted a wedding gown with beads, beading and jewellery to the delight of Spears.(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-04-16)
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The Most Famous Cases Art Thefts In History By: Johnny Modal
Review of the most famous cases of art thefts in history including the stealing of the Mona Lisa and The Scream.
Art theft is an ancient and complicated crime. When you look at the some of the most famous cases of art thefts in history, you see thoroughly planned operations that involve art dealers, art fakers, mobsters, ransoms, and millions of dollars. Here you can read about some of the most famous cases of art theft in the history.(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-04-15)
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A Christmas To Remember By: Jennifer Stevens
I’ve idolized my grandmother for about as long as my memory serves. She has taught me how to load a mean dishwasher, place crisp sheets on a bed just right, organize a household, cook, etc. There was one Christmas, however, that she has stood out in my memories. It was the Christmas my Grandma patiently taught me to make crafts. Grandma does some serious senior scrapbooking, but her crafting is legendary.
Traveling over the river and through the woods accurately describes going to my Grandma’s house this particular year. I was 9 years old and Christmas held every promise in the world for me. After 10 hours in the car with 3 other siblings, I was ready to get out and enjoy the wintry scene laid before me at my Grandparents house.
As I entered the house, the smell of cookies and bread met my nose. Nothing beats the aroma of homemade goods…especially Grandma’s. The dining room table is what caught my eye though that day. Set up for us kids were ruby red, emerald green and crystal beads. Grandma explained that she wanted to teach us how to make Christmas ornaments for the tree. Any time with Grandma was deeply “treasured†time, and I desperately wanted to get started.
For hours Grandma sat with me and my siblings and helped us thread beads onto our wire. We made candy canes, stars, bells, etc. Every single ornament was uniquely designed by our own hand. When we finally finished our task, we placed the ornaments on the Christmas tree and hit the lights. I still can picture those little ornaments to this day. The colored light that burst through the beads was nothing short of magical.
We didn’t have many material possessions that Christmas, but it didn’t matter. We had a Grandma who cared enough to spend quality time with us. As I sit with my own two sons now and reflect on that winter day so long ago, I can’t help but want to try a little harder. Taking time for crafting with kids, teaching them to use their hands and imaginations is invaluable. Showing them how to invent and create different crafts and projects will help in their development. Life has seemed to speed up a bit and it’s hard to get away from those every day distractions that face us. For me, it’s time to get back to the basics. It’s time to give my kids their own memories to smile fondly upon in years to come.
Author Jennifer Stevens remember her sweet time of Christmas with her grandparents. She said my grandmother was my idolized. She has taught me how to organize a household, cook, etc, and how to make Christmas crafts. She wanted to teach us how to make Christmas ornaments for the tree. For more information on free sewing patterns, free crochet hat patterns, visits favecrafts.com(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-04-15)
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How To Put Photographs To Canvas By: Canvasdezign
The process of putting photos onto canvas is not as complicated as many people think. This is due to the explosion of the art form, so much so that photos on canvas by well-known artists are becoming collector items.(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-04-10)
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How To Put Photos On Canvas At Home By: Canvasdezign
Many people think that the process of putting photos to canvas is a complicated one, but this is not so and many companies are making a killing doing so.(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-04-10)
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Simply Knitting By: As I lifted a perfect loaf of bread out from the o
As I lifted a perfect loaf of bread out from the oven, I couldn’t help but be appalled by my potholders. On top of being worn through, I couldn’t even identify what food lined the crusty edges! At times like this, I’d usually remember to pick up a few during my weekly shopping trip….but fortunately, that habit has changed! Yearning to be more self-sufficient, I learned to knit my own potholders.
Grabbing some yarn from the hall, I sat down in front of my stone fireplace and got to work. Scared by the thought of “knitting,†I was shocked when I discovered the ease of it. A year ago, I had bravely purchased a knitting loom and a bundle of colored yarn from my local fabric store. Not having a friend who knits, I went online and found some great beginner tips (things only a true knitter could teach you). Potholders were my first project. Locating a free knitting pattern online that was easy to read and actually made sense, I went to work!
Within a few hours I had my first potholder! Ecstatic, I began to turn out potholders in no time. I became quicker at my new art, and started giving them out as gifts to everyone I knew. Christmas colored potholders are a favorite to give out with my famous oatmeal raisin cookies each December. That way, my loved ones are each getting something I put my time and love into. Not something I bought on a whim at the local super store.
Not only have I acquired a new skill, I have taught several of my friends how to knit as well! Using a free knitting pattern, it doesn’t take much money to make a homemade treasure. Getting back to the basics is something I have wanted for my family. As I sat in front of the fireplace with my yarn in hand, I was grateful for being brave enough to try something new!
The author Jennifer Stevens shares her experience about different patterns of knitting. Potholders was her first project, She went online and found some great beginner tips from free knitting patterns. For more information on free crochet patterns, free crochet hat patterns, Christmas crafts visits favecrafts.com(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-04-10)
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I Maori: Il Popolo Del Tatuaggio By: Jose
Il tatuaggio per I maori è come l’acqua e l’aria. Il tatuaggio si è integrato in molti aspetti della cultura maori, ed il risultato è una multitudine di disegni fantastici.(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-04-09)
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Il Tatuaggio: Una Storia Antica E Contemporanea By: Jose
Il tatuaggio è diventato un simbolo d’identità sia per i giovani che per gli adulti. Il tatuaggio esiste da molto tempo e continuera' ad esistere finché c’è gente che ammira l’arte.(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-04-09)
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La Magia Dei Tatuaggi Luna E Stelle By: Jose
La notte, le stelle e la luna sono amate da sempre e da tutti. Questa passione per tutto ciò che riguarda la notte ha anche dominato il mondo dei tatuaggi.(read entire article)(posted on: 2009-04-09)
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