Whether you're dabbling with watercolor, a serious scrapbooker or a DIY diva, you'll have to deal with color. Here is a hobbyist's simple article on the different categories of color, which will help you learn how to combine them and manipulate proportion. So, when you're looking at the colors in your paint palette, or the different kinds of scrapbook supplies, you'll be … [Read more...] about Hobbyist’s guide to color sense
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Great ideas for Easter parties
Easter's really fun for kids, and you can make it 'eggs-tra' special for them this year with these fun and oh-so-simple games. These are great bonding activities for you and your child, or you can mount them as a activity in your church, play group or neighborhood. The materials are cheap and easy to prepare— and best of all, the kids will love them! … [Read more...] about Great ideas for Easter parties
4 baby mini-album ideas you can do in one weekend
You've got loads of adorable baby photos, and even more cute anecdotes and memories of your baby's antics. But the big challenge is finding a free hour to sit down and actually make a layout. While these tips on how to find time to scrapbook can help, the trick may be to take on a shorter mini album instead of a 12x12 page. Chipboard mini albums are great for short, … [Read more...] about 4 baby mini-album ideas you can do in one weekend
Creative ways to use your best food shots
Once you've learned how to take amazing food shots, you'll discover that there are so many things you can do with them aside from posting them on your Facebook or blog. A beautiful food shot can be a work of art, a meaningful souvenir, or even a beautiful gift. How? Read this article for wonderful suggestions on what to do with your food shots. It'll make you want to rummage … [Read more...] about Creative ways to use your best food shots
Beginner’s guide to air-drying flowers
Dried flowers are a very cheap and yet very beautiful way of decorating a home. Place them in potpourri pots, or in a vase. Stick them into wreaths, or cluster them into low-lying pots or boxes for a charming table centerpiece. Many people also use dried flowers as a material in crafts, such as shadow boxes. You can buy dried flowers at craft stores, but you can also make … [Read more...] about Beginner’s guide to air-drying flowers