Amy Solovay
Amy Solovay is a freelance writer with a background in textile design. She enjoys writing about a variety of topics, including crafts, culinary arts, fashion and design.
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Mosaic Art Supplies: Bits and Pieces You Can Use for Creating Mosaic ArtWant to get started with creating mosaic art? The following is a brief list of things you could use in your mosaic creations. -
How to Protect Your Laptop Computer from Harm While Sailing, Kayaking or Rowing AshoreMy friend Adam's laptop quit working a couple of months after he moved aboard his sailboat. I learned from his mistake, and figured out methods for protecting mine. Here I explain my techniques for keeping my laptop safe while sailing or rowing ashore. -
Free Craft Ideas for Using Artificial FlowersArtificial flowers are useful for silk flower arranging, but that isn't the only thing they are good for. Let's explore more ideas for using artificial flowers in various craft projects. -
Recycled Crafts and Green CraftsNew craft supplies aren't always the best craft supplies. Instead of shopping for your craft supplies, why not try reclaiming, recycling, and re-purposing older materials to use instead? Here are some ideas.
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California Food: How to Eat and Drink Like a California NativeMoving to California? Here's a crash course detailing the basics of what you need to know about California food -- from one transplant to another. -
Quilting Ideas: Reclaim Fabric from Thrift Store Clothing for Use in Your QuiltsTired of paying exorbitant prices at the fabric store? Here's an idea you can use to save money on fabrics to feed your quilting habit.
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Mosaic Art: How to Cut Mosaic Tiles from Vintage PlatesWhen I first began creating mosaic art, I started by buying expensive glass tiles at the craft store. I soon discovered a more creative, and less expensive, option: cutting my own mosaic tiles out of vintage plates and other dishes. Here's how to do it. -
Uses for Lemons: How to Use Lemons for Cooking, Eating and DrinkingI used to have two lemon trees growing in my backyard. Since I had lemons to spare, I've been able to find many interesting uses for them. Need some ideas for how to use lemons? Try these! -
Card Making Ideas: How to Make an All-Occasion Floral CardNeed some free card making ideas? Here's a free project idea for an all-occasion floral greeting card. Cute floral scrapbooking paper is the key to this fun card design. -
Card Making Ideas: Free Instructions for How to Make an "I Love You" CardIf you need some card making ideas, perhaps you'll enjoy these free instructions for how to make an "I Love You" card. -
Rubber Stamping Ideas: Greeting Card Sentiments Made Using Sentiment StampsDo you have unused sentiment stamps in your stash of craft supplies? If so, use these ideas to kickstart your rubber stamping and get your money's worth out of those stamps. -
Winter Crafts Idea: How to Make a Winter Holiday Greeting CardThis winter holiday greeting card includes two of the most beloved winter themes: a snowman, and a snowflake. It's ideal for sending at Christmas time, but this type of non-specific greeting can be used during the entire winter holiday season. -
Easy Pressure Cooker Recipe for Cooking Fresh FishMy husband and I enjoy fishing, and then cooking our catch in the galley of our sailboat. I'm delighted to share our latest fresh fish recipe with you; this is an easy pressure cooker recipe that will work with just about any type of fresh fish. -
Rubber Stamping Ideas: How to Get Your Money's Worth from Any Alphabet Stamp SetDo you get your money's worth out of your alphabet stamp sets? If not, these suggestions will help you get more bang for the bucks you've spent (or will spend) on your rubber stamp collection.Also published on:- Yahoo! US Shopping
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Best Peanut Butter SandwichesEveryone knows about the classic sandwich combination of peanut butter and jelly; PB&J is a tried-and-true favorite. Sometimes it's good to mix things up and try a new sandwich combo. Enjoy these suggestions for making the best peanut butter sandwiches. -
California Honey VarietiesAfter sampling the honey available from farmer's markets in California, there's been no going back to buying ordinary grocery store honey. I'd like to tell you about some of the California honey varieties I've enjoyed. -
How to Make a Scrapbook Album About Your Summer VacationWhen you took your summer vacation, you probably came home with many fun memories, plus lots of fantastic photos. Learn how to turn those memories into a lovely scrapbook album. -
Summer Food and Non-Alcoholic Drink PairingsNeed some ideas for summer food and drink pairings? If you're stumped about which drinks pair well with various meals and main dishes, these suggestions will help.
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How to Scrapbook: Learn How to Choose Papers for ScrapbookingThere are so many papers available for scrapbooking. How will you know which paper is the right paper for the scrapbook layout you want to create? This guide will help. -
Best Scrapbooking AdhesivesOf all the zillions of adhesives available, which ones are the best scrapbooking adhesives?
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Leftover Scrapbooking Letter StickersIf you use letter stickers in your scrapbooking, the leftovers can drive you crazy. You don't want to throw them away, but there isn't any easy way to use them -- or is there? -
Circle-Shaped Mother's Day Scrapbooking Layout IdeaHere's a circle-shaped scrapbook layout idea that you can use for inspiration when you create Mother's Day pages. It could also be adapted for other occasions as well. -
Affordable Scrapbooking Ideas: Make the Most of Double-Sided Patterned PaperIf you buy double-sided patterned paper, you might find yourself agonizing over which side of the paper to use for your scrapbook layout. Instead, use both sides. Here are some suggestions for how to do it.
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Scrapbook Journaling: Should Every Scrapbook Page Have Journaling?Some scrapbookers insist that every scrapbook layout must have journaling. Perhaps this would be ideal, but I think there are plenty of legitimate reasons for omitting the journaling. Let's explore some of them. -
An Introduction to American Crochet Patterns Dated 1900-1930During the period between 1900-1930, crochet was a popular pastime. In this guide we will take a look at some popular publishers and designers of crochet patterns during this time period. -
Things to Do During the Super Bowl If You Hate FootballIf you're not a football fan, Super Bowl Sunday can be a drag. It's a challenge to avoid feeling bored, ignored, annoyed or left out - especially if everyone you love is absorbed in the game. Make the best of Super Bowl Sunday with these suggestions.
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Frosted Cards - Free Ideas for Frosted Holiday Greeting CardsWant to learn how to make drop-dead gorgeous frosted greeting cards? This article features free card making ideas, tips and techniques you can use to create your own frosted cards. -
Star Card - How to Make a Holiday Greeting Card with a Star MotifThis star-shaped holiday card shimmers and shines! Learn how to make the star card using craft supplies by Clear Scraps, Hambly, KI Memories and other manufacturers. -
Embossed Cupcake Card Making ProjectMake your own embossed cupcake greeting card with these step-by-step instructions. Use this card for a party invitation, wedding thank-you card, bridal shower invitation, baby shower invitation, birthday card, or "thinking of you" card. -
Learn Fashion Design Without Paying for a Design School DegreeIt is possible to learn how to design clothing without attending design school. If you dream of becoming a fashion designer and having a career in the fashion industry, but you don't want to get stuck with school bills and student loans, keep reading.
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Make a Thank You Card Using My Little Shoebox Papers and Other Scrapbooking SuppliesNeed an idea for a thank you card? Here's a simple hand-stamped thank you card that you can make yourself using scrapbooking papers by My Little Shoebox, a stamp by My Stampbox, and a few other craft supplies. -
The Secret to Scrapbooking Faster and Achieving Harmonious Layouts With Minimal EffortDo you need some ideas for creating harmonious scrapbook page layouts? If so, consider using scrapbooking sketches for design inspiration.
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Bone Folders for Cardmaking, Origami, Book Binding and Paper CraftsHere's a guide that answers frequently asked questions about bone folders, and discusses the variety of uses for them in cardmaking, bookbinding, origami art and paper crafts.
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Card Help - Free Card Sketch for Cardmaking IdeasThis card sketch is meant to help you generate some new ideas for cardmaking. The sketch is designed to give you ideas for horizontal greeting cards measuring 7 inches wide by 5 inches high, but you can adapt the sketch as you see fit. -
Where to Buy Moving Boxes, Packaging Peanuts, and Other Packing SuppliesAre you wondering where to purchase moving boxes? Looking for sources of free boxes? Here are some suggestions. -
Samsung NC10 Notebook Laptop Computer ReviewThis is a product review of the Samsung NC10 notebook laptop computer. -
How to Recycle Packing PeanutsThis handy guide gives environmentally-friendly suggestions for recycling, reusing, or otherwise disposing of your packing peanuts when you are finished with them. -
Free Cardmaking Crafts Project Idea: Make Your Own Greeting CardLooking for some free cardmaking ideas? Here's an all-occasion greeting card you can make to send to a loved one or family member. This tutorial includes supply list and step-by-step instructions. -
Recycle a Stained T-Shirt with Tie-Dye: Green Crafting IdeasDid you know that tie-dye can be used as a recycling aid? Use these ideas to revamp your wardrobe, save some money, and keep your stained and outdated old clothes out of the landfill. -
The Crochet Workbook by James Walters and Sylvia CoshThis is a book review of The Crochet Workbook by James Walters and Sylvia Cosh.
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Tie Dye: A Case Study of What Not to DoIn this guide, we will take a look at a case study of a tie-dyed shirt that turned out really ugly, and we will discuss some solutions for avoiding ugly tie-dyes. -
How to Tie-Dye a T-shirt with a Spiral or SwirlLearn how to tie-dye a T-shirt with a spiral or swirl design. -
Photos for the Tutorial About How to Tie Dye a Spiral or Swirl DesignWant to learn how to tie-dye a spiral shape? These photos, along with my tutorial, will show you the process. -
How to Create a Heart Shape for a Tie-Dye T-shirtThis is a tutorial with step-by-step instructions for tie-dyeing a T-shirt with a heart shape. -
Photos for the Tutorial About How to Dye a T-Shirt With a Heart ShapeThese photos are meant to accompany my tutorial for how to dye a T-shirt with a heart shape. -
How to Tie Dye a Striped T-ShirtHere's a tutorial for tie-dyeing a striped T-shirt. -
How to Paint Spin ArtThis guide offers a brief introduction to creating spin art, with an emphasis on spin paintings. You don't need to be an artist to achieve good results with spin art; this art form is so simple that anyone can do it! -
How to Organize Your Scrapbooking Kits, Pages in Progress, Photos and SuppliesThis is a product review of Retrospect Page Managers by Smead. If you're looking for a way to store scrapbooking kits, these organizers are an ideal solution. Retrospect page managers can also help you keep track of scrapbooking pages in progress. -
Scrapbooking Supplies: Smead Retrospect 26-Pocket Organizer for 12 X 12 PaperThis is a product review of the Retrospect 26-pocket paper organizer by Smead. The organizer can be used to protect, transport, and store your scrapbooking papers. This organizer holds 12" x 12" papers, die cuts, and sticker sheets, and transparencies. -
Crystal and Rhinestone Embellishments: A Hot Trend in ScrapbookingWant your scrapbook layouts to sparkle and shine? Add some crystal and rhinestone embellishments. This article examines the crystal and rhinestone trend in scrapbooking. -
Tips for Cooking with Jalapeno PeppersJalapeno peppers are hot, flavorful, spicy, and delicious. They add "zing" to any dish. Here are some tips for cooking with jalapeno peppers. -
Art and Craft Supplies: Pearl-Ex Mica Powders by Jacquard ProductsPearl Ex powdered Pigments have a variety of possible uses and applications. Their primary use is adding metallic shine to art or craft projects.
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Jacquard Fiber Reactive Dyes: Tie Die Kit ReviewThis is a product review of Jacquard's tie dye kits. If you're in search of the easiest possible way to get started with tie dyeing, a tie dye kit is the answer. Tie dye kits allow you to skip some of the preparatory work and get right to the fun part... -
Making Memories Distressing Kit: Scrapbooking Tools and SuppliesThis is a product review of the Distressing Kit by Making Memories. This kit is recommended for artists, scrapbookers, card makers, and paper crafters who want to achieve vintage, aged, distressed, or chic and shabby looks in their projects. -
Free Scrapbooking Ideas: Step by Step Instructions for Creating an Everyday Scrapbook LayoutThis article features step by step instructions for making an all purpose, everyday scrapbooking layout. This layout looks complicated, but it is easy to make. The layout measures 8 inches wide by 10 inches high. -
Scrapbooking Supplies: Core'dinations Cardstock Craft PaperThis is a product review of Core'dinations cardstock. Core'dinations cardstock is a novelty craft paper that can be used for scrapbooking, card making, collage, mixed media art, home décor projects, and paper crafts. -
300 Series Strathmore Paper Bristol Board Pads: Art and Craft SuppliesStrathmore Bristol Board is my favorite all-purpose paper for art and crafts. Whether I'm drawing, painting, making greeting cards, or creating collages, I keep a pad of Strathmore Bristol Board close at hand. -
Scrapbooking Tools: Fiskars Shape Xpress Shape Cutting SystemThis is a product review of the Fiskars Shape Xpress shape cutting system. The Fiskars Shape Xpress is a low-tech scrapbooking tool. It's an affordable alternative to fancy die cutters like the Cricut, Cuttlebug, or Wizard. -
Art and Crafts Supplies: Fiskars Paper Edgers Decorative ScissorsThis is a product review of Fiskars Paper Edgers decorative scissors. This review includes helpful tips for using Paper Edgers, including information about how to sharpen them. -
Art Supplies: Lyra Aquacolor Watercolor CrayonsThis is a product review of Lyra Aquacolor watercolor crayons. Lyra Aquacolor watercolor crayons are paint in the form of a dry medium. You use them by drawing directly on paper with the crayon; after that, you can use a wet paintbrush...
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Art and Craft Supplies: Tsukineko Walnut Ink Antiquing SolutionThis is a product review of Tsukineko Walnut Inks. -
Art Supplies: Dr. Ph. Martin's Radiant Concentrated WatercolorsThis is a product review of Dr. PH Martin's Radiant Concentrated Watercolors. -
Selling on Ebay: How to Optimize Your Listings for Best MatchBest match is the default search on ebay. This article gives tips and suggestions for how to get your ebay auction listings to appear at the top of best match search results.
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Textile Industry Vocabulary: Glossary of Fabric Terms Used in Garment and Furniture ManufacturingThis is a glossary of fabric related terms that are frequently used in the textile, fashion, and furniture manufacturing industries. This list will be helpful for aspiring fashion designers, furniture designers, and industry professionals.
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Juicing: Ideas for What to Do with Leftover Carrot and Vegetable Juice PulpWith the current high costs for fresh vegetables, throwing juice pulp away is expensive and wasteful. Here are some money-saving ideas for using the leftover pulp from carrot juice and vegetable juices. -
Lock Smith: A Lucrative Business Opportunity During a Recession or DepressionThis article features information about locksmithing, and lists resources for starting a locksmithing business.
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Easy Craft Project: Personalized Monogrammed CD TinThis CD tin is a quick and easy craft project. Personalized CD tins are great if you want to give unique gifts to your friends. Make one for yourself, too!
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All-Purpose Paint Markers for Art and Crafts: Zig Painty PensZig Painty Pens are oil-based opaque paint markers that come in a variety of colors. They are fantastic for use in art, crafts, and scrapbooks. -
Crop in Style XXL Rolling Organizer Tote for Scrapbooking, Art and CraftsThe Crop In Style XXL is the "Rolls Royce" of rolling organizers for scrapbooking and paper crafts. This product review features detailed information about the XXL rolling tote.
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Art and Craft Supplies: Xyron 500 Create-A-Sticker Adhesive Machine and CartridgesXyron manufactures adhesives that are popular for use in collage, scrapbooking, card making, altered art, home decor projects, and paper crafts. This is a product review of the Xyron Sticker Maker Machine, which is known as the Xyron 500 Create-a-Sticker. -
Brilliance Inks for Rubber Stamping, Scrapbooking, Card Making and Paper CraftsThis is a product review of Brilliance inks by Tsukineko. -
Buying Inkpads for Rubber Stamping on Ebay or Other Web SitesThis guide will give you some helpful hints for buying used inkpads on the internet.
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Rubber Stamping Ideas: How to Make Paper Flower Embellishments for Scrapbook Layouts and CardsTired of paying high prices for Prima flowers to use in your scrapbooking layouts and handmade greeting cards? These hand stamped paper flowers are easy and affordable. You can make them in any color you need to match your project.
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Art Supplies: Lumiere Metallic Acrylic PaintsLumiere metallic paints are versatile, and can be used for a variety of art and crafts projects. -
How to Create Flawless Repeating Punchcard Designs for Machine KnittingA textile designer shares various methods for designing a flawless repeating pattern for use with punchcard knitting machines. -
Easy Eco-Friendly Ways to Save Money on Your Water BillThis article gives suggestions for how to save money on your water bill. -
Alternatives to Selling on EbayMany sellers are fed up with ebay, and searching for alternatives. This article describes some alternatives to selling on ebay.
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Cooking Rice and Steamed Vegetables with the Rival Rice Cooker #RC61The Rival rice cooker is a great way to cook rice, but you can also use it to steam vegetables, cook chili, and even make applesauce. Here is a review of the Rival rice cooker #RC61. -
StazOn Ink for Rubber Stamping, Art and Crafts, and ScrapbooksThis is a product review of StazOn Inkpads by Tsukineko. -
How to Rubber Stamp on Acrylic Scrapbook AlbumsAcrylic albums are popular supplies for scrapbooking and art journaling. Acrylic surfaces differ from paper, but you can rubber stamp on acrylics if you have the correct supplies.
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Art and Craft Supplies: Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Inks by Ranger IndustriesThis is a product review of Ranger Alcohol Inks. These inks can be used for scrapbooking, collage, card making, paper crafts, altered art, metalwork, mixed media art, and crafts. -
Classic 80's Movie Reviews: Romancing the Stone (1984)It's tough to find romance, comedy, drama, action & adventure all in one movie, and it is rarer still to find one that is completely successful at integrating all of the above. Romancing the Stone achieves this, though! -
Review of Pho Saigon Vietnamese Restaurant in Port Hueneme, CaliforniaThis is a review of Pho Saigon Vietnamese Restaurant in Port Hueneme, California. This restaurant is very close to the naval base.
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Where to Buy Scrapbooking Supplies at Wholesale PricesIf you want to start your own business selling scrapbooking supplies, you're probably wondering where to buy discounted and wholesale supplies to sell at a profit. This article will give you some sources.
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Improve Your Scrapbooking: Use Black-and-White Photography for All the Right ReasonsThis article gives some considerations for using (or avoiding use of) black and white photography in your scrapbook layouts. The article also presents some suggestions that could help to improve your scrapbooking.
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Review of a Thai-Chinese Restaurant in Port Hueneme, CaliforniaThis is a review of Thai Village Restaurant in Port Hueneme, California.
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Photographers: How to Have Your Photographs Featured in Flickr ExploreI have had multiple photos featured in Flickr Explore. Many Flickr users have asked me how they can have their photos featured, too. This article discusses ways for increasing the likelihood that your photo will be chosen for Flickr Explore. -
Urban vs. Rural College CampusesThe differences between rural and urban environments are significant, and can affect every aspect of a college student's life. This article gives suggestions for things that prospective students should consider when choosing a college. -
Generations Create a Bag Scrapbooking Organizer Tote: Product ReviewThis is a review of the Generations Create a Bag rolling organizer for scrapbooking.
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Restaurant Review: Yolandas Mexican Cafe in Oxnard, CaliforniaThis is a review of Yolandas Mexican Cafe in Oxnard, California. -
Product Review: Adirondack Dye Ink Pads by Ranger IndustriesThis is a product review of Adirondack dye ink pads by Ranger Industries.
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Oster Beehive Blender #4242: Product ReviewThis is a product review of the Oster Beehive Blender #4242.
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Cat's Eye Fluid Chalk Colorbox Ink Pads by Clearsnap: Product ReviewThis is a product review of Cat's Eye Fluid Chalk ink pads by Clearsnap.
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Cuttlebug Machine and Embossing Folders Work with Clear Scraps AcrylicsLearn techniques for embossing and embellishing Clear Scraps acrylics using the Cuttlebug Machine by Provo Craft, plus Cuttlebug Embossing Folders. -
Thickers Letter Stickers by American Crafts: Product ReviewLearn more about Thickers Letter Stickers by American Crafts in this timely product review. -
Product Review: Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads by Ranger IndustriesThis is a product review of Tim Holtz Distress Inks by Ranger Industries.
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How to Make a Camping Vacation Scrapbook Layout: Free Scrapbooking IdeasThis article features a scrapbook layout using camping themed scrapbooking supplies by Reminisce. The article will give you instructions for re-creating, or "scraplifting", this layout using your own photos.
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How Ebay Sellers Can Make More Money OnlineEbay sellers typically make money by selling items on ebay. Many ebay sellers do not realize this, but their ebay photos and descriptions can both be used to generate additional revenue for their authors. This guide explains how. -
Hot New Scrapbooking TrendsTiny mini albums are one of the hottest new trends in scrapbooking. Learn more about which companies manufacture these albums and coordinating scrapbooking supplies, including inchies, small scale patterned papers, tiny stickers and more.
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Free Scrapbooking Ideas: How to Recreate This DesignThis article features a 12-by-12 scrapbooking layout using papers and embellishments by Reminisce. The article will give you instructions for recreating or "scraplifting" this layout using your own photos.
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Making Homemade Pizza from Scratch Using a BreadmakerFor years, I had been on a quest to find out how to make pizza at home. I tried dozens of different recipes for pizza crust, and none of them were satisfactory. Then I learned how to make pizza crust in the bread machine, with excellent results. -
Eco-Dishwashing: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle in Your KitchenThis is a guide to "green" dishwashing. It will give you some ideas for conserving time, energy, water and resources when you wash your dishes. These tips have two benefits: They will save you money, and they will reduce your impact on the environment.
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Recycling Old Paper and Junk Mail into ArtThis guide is an introduction to how to make handmade paper, or, more accurately, how to recycle old junk paper into new paper to use in your scrapbooking, altered art, love letters, Christmas cards, Valentines, or other artistic and crafty creations. -
Art and Craft Supplies: Artbin Super Satchel Series OrganizerThis is a product review of an Artbin organizer from Artbin's Super Satchel Series. Mine is the Slim Super Satchel measuring 15 inches by 14 inches by 2 inches. -
Restaurant Review: The Dish Cafe in Goleta California (Santa Barbara)This is a review of the Dish Cafe restaurant in Goleta, California. My husband and I love dining out, and the Dish Cafe is one of our favorite places to eat in the Santa Barbara area. We highly recommend this restaurant!
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Why I Think Scrapbooking is an Essential Hobby for WomenThis is an account of some of my own experiences with scrapbooking, journaling, and making photo albums. It also includes musings on the limitations of the human brain to accurately store memories.
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Scrapbooking Supplies: Fabric / Metal Brads by Amy Butler / K & CompanyThis is a product review of some beautiful floral and botanical scrapbooking brads designed by Amy Butler. They are manufactured by K & Company. -
Scrapbooking & Craft Supplies: Cropper Hopper Ribbon Spool DrawerThis is a product review of the ribbon spool drawer made by Cropper Hopper. The ribbon spool drawer is intended to help crafters organize their ribbon. -
A Guide for Artists: The Art of the Still LifeThis guide offers a brief introduction to still life art with an emphasis on how to put together a still life for painting or drawing.