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Although everything "Shawnee" is collectible, the cookie jars are especially popular.
Category : Antiques & Arts & Crafts : Home & Garden
Numismatic Coin Collection - The King of Hobbies!
Throughout history, people have always engaged in different activities that they consider as pastime. It is interesting to note that the same activities that serve as serious, money-yielding professions for some persons are at the same time approached by others as a form of hobby - with equal zeal a
Buying A Medieval Sword Online
Buying the right sword can be a task in itself. There are thousands of online retailers, many different sword manufacturers, and many different types of metals that swords are forged from. If this is your first sword then you should make sure to find the right one that will fit your needs and expect
For What Use Is A Beekeeping Guide?
Are you wondering if your money will be well invested if you bought a beekeeping guide? In fact, this question is a very good one. Effectively, a new beekeeper is likely to have to acquire beekeeping supply.
Book for Creating Your Style
Jewelry designer to the stars, Maya Brenner, writes about jewelry making and creating your own style in her book, Beaded Jewelry: Create Your Own Style.
Five Reasons to Buy a Mini Sewing Machine
Millions of people find that mini sewing machines are an everyday lifesaver. Whether you spend most of your time at home, in the office, attending classes, or on the road, one of these miniature machines could be invaluable. Here are five reasons why.
How to Sell Vintage Tools
Vintage tool collectors usually specialize in one area of vintage tools, which could be a particular brand such as Delta, or a specific tool such as band saws. Rarely, however, do they possess a complete set of tools in their specialty. They are always on the lookout for missing items to compl
Oil Candle Making With Elegance
Oil candle making is simplicity at its best. You can create luminaries in mere minutes with oil candle making. Better yet, you can create quick, elegant ambiance for unexpected guests if you pay attention to a few details. For example, you will want to keep on hand the right kind of containers. You
Beginner's Guide to Quilting - Some Basic Things to Learn
If you are amazed by the gorgeous patterns of quilt and you want to try your hands on it, you can actually learn it pretty easily. With the right tools, a beginner's guide to quilting to and a great design, you can start making your own.
Sock Monkey Supplies - Make Your Own Old Fashioned Red Heeled Favorite
Remember the adorable red heeled sock monkey doll? If you do not know what a sock monkey doll is, it is time for you to find out. If you do know and do not have one, you need one. So do your kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews and so on. Everyone needs a sock monkey friend. Find out how to make yours n
Decorating with Collectibles
When you have a houseful of Collectibles -- How do you use them in your decorating?
How to Embroidery Redwork
Redwork is a fun and easy embroidery style, perfect for beginning sewists. One color of thread and only a few stitches are used to outline clever yet simple designs. If you're new to redwork, here are some tips to get you started off right.
The Importance of Passing Down Our Crafting Knowledge to All Children
Our children are our future, there is absolutely no doubt. They are also the perfect links to our past, which is something, in our ever changing world of remote controls and instant requirements, we are forgetting.
Kurt Adler British Design Series
Freelance illustrator Andy Zito shows off his incredible collection of snowdomes.
Free Craft Books to Download on Kindle
Free Knitting and Craft Books Finding books online: You should check for free versions of older books before buying older ones to download, as many are now in the public domain (the ones people charge money for have often been reformatted in some way). Searching for specific terms, like "embroi
You Can Find Gold Nuggets With A Metal Detector - Find Out How
Metal detecting for gold nuggets is a pastime that is fairly new.The old time prospectors who searched for gold decades ago, never had any piece of equipment remotely like a metal detector. Modern technology however, has brought us this new device - the metal detector.Modern technology however, has
What Characteristics Do Geologists Look for When Observing a Rock Sample?
Geologists have many fields of study depending upon the work they do. Some geologist work for environmental firms, some collect and study rocks and minerals for science labs and some work for the EPA. Many geologists are employed by major oil and gas-producing companies. If a geologist works in the
Teaching Fiber Arts
In teaching knitting, crochet and tatting, I always tell my students that there's really no wrong way to do things as long as it comes out looking like it should. While I still hold this to be a true statement, when on the teaching end of the needle/hook/tatting shuttle or needle, it is importa
Don't Give Away Too Much Gold For Brass Model Trains
Brass model trains are a big deal in the arena of model trains. You need to know what you're doing before you start collecting or building layouts in brass. In this article I talk a bit about the buying side of brass trains railway models.
Art Journaling: A Low-Stress Creative Outlet
Simply put, art journaling is creating a journal with pictures. Starting with your thoughts or an image, you create the pages using simple artistic techniques. It's a cousin of scrap-booking, and no formal art or drawing experience is required.