Make A Quilt In Only A Couple Of Days

When you decide to make a quilt, you have many options to consider. There are several materials to choose from in many different colors and patterns. There are books that you can choose patterns from. There are several materials that are used in the creation of a quilt. Knowing what is important to use and what is not really will make a difference as you put together your quilting project. Navigating Fabrics The first time you enter a quilting section in a fabric store, it may seem quite overwhelming.... Read more »

Types Of Ribbon For Card Making And Scrap Booking

One of the most popular accessories to use when creating cards and scrap book pages is to accessorise it using ribbon. Adding ribbon to a card can really finish it off giving it a professional finish and really make a card stand out. Ribbons today are manufactured from many different types of fabric from satin to nylon some are patterned some have decorative items such as sequins or pearls added to them others have stunning edges. Grosgrain ribbon is often used for card making, grosgrain ribbon is... Read more »

Tips For Card Making Ideas

Being a keen crafter myself I have always spend a lot of my time trying to find and invent new and interesting card making ideas. Card making ideas can be as complex or as simple as you desire but knowing that someone will receive something that has been personally made and created by you will bring joy to both you and the receiver. Sending someone a personal card that is different from any other is sending something that will be treasured and remembered. Knowing someone has spent time and effort... Read more »

Nintendo Wii vs. PS3: An Honest Buying Comparison

Which is best, Nintendo Wii or PS3? That’s what many video game enthusiasts are asking these days. Unfortunately, the answer remains to be seen for both the Nintendo Wii and the PlayStation 3 have their own features and capabilities that are worth considering. To help you find out which of the Nintendo Wii or PS3 is best, I have mentioned below some of the basics of both units. I have gathered these facts from most of what the Nintendo Wii vs. PS3 comparisons have revealed. Here are the... Read more »

Learning How To Quilt Is Easy With The Right Resource

There are many ways to make a blanket, but nothing is quite so special and can mean as much as learning how to quilt. This is a skill that you can use to create very personal gifts for those that you want to remember you and your thoughtfulness. You can use this skill to create quilts that will adorn your own home as well as the homes of those you care about. Through a little bit of practice, this is a skill that can be mastered by anyone. Before you go to the fabric store and start buying fabric... Read more »

Iris Folding - Great For Card Making Ideas

Iris folding is just one of the many paper techniques crafters use time and time again to create visually stunning effects on cards and scrap book pages. Once of the great things about iris folding is that you can use any sort of paper which means you can use up all your scraps or even old wrapping paper that you may have thought to throw away. Because iris folding has such a lovely look to it it may seem that it is really difficult to do when in fact it is really easy, a bit like paint by numbers. Using... Read more »

What’s In The Nintendo Wii Bundle Package In The United States

After almost two years of waiting, Nintendo finally launched their latest video game console on November 14, 2006 in North America. Formerly called “Revolution”, Nintendo decided to change the name to “Wii” (pronounced as “we”) to capture wider audiences including the non-gamers who never thought of video games as a cup of tea. On its launching date, Nintendo confirmed the number of Wiis that will be distributed to retailers worldwide.would be six millions units.... Read more »

How To Create Stunning Effects With Decoupage

Most professional crafters will already know and have enjoyed creating stunning cards, scrapbook pages and gifts with decoupage. Decoupage comes from the French word ‘cut’ and originated in the 18th century. In its early years decoupage may have been considered a child’s craft as it involves cutting pieces paper and layering them on top of each other to create an image that is 3d. Today decoupage is becoming more and more sophisticated and quite often I have seen larger decoupage... Read more »

How To Use Alcohol Inks

Using alcohol inks is something I have not tried before and to be honest I was a little apprehensive, looking at all the different pots of inks, mixers and blending solutions it appeared to be a complex and difficult craft to master. Alcohol inks are dye based multi surface inks that can be used on a variety of surfaces including glossy paper, dominos, plastic, metal, shrink plastic metal foil, glass and many other materials. Each color of alcohol ink can be intermixed and should be used with a blending... Read more »

How To Use A Sizzix Machine

If you are new to scrap booking, card making or any type of crafting you may not have heard of a sizzix machine. A sizzix machine is made by the company elision and is a wonderful tool that is use to create stunning die cuts. The sizzix machine has a lever and a sliding cutting mat. You place a piece of card with the die face down onto the cutting mat underneath the pressure point then simply pull down the lever and you will have the perfect die cut. The sizzix machine comes with full instructions... Read more »