Articles about Hobbies
Scrapbooking Clubs: Tips For Starting Your Own Crop Group
Before I discovered the world of scrapbooking, I was inexplicably drawn to my local office supply store. I loved to stand in an aisle surrounded by the different colors of copy paper. And the pens! ...
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Tips On Buying Keyboards And Digital Pianos
There are so many keyboards and digital pianos on the market today. How does one make a selection? Here are a few tips to help you choose one that meets your needs. 1. How much can you afford? With s...
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Samurai - The Honourable & The Treacherous
The Japanese Samurai were warriors. Highly trained, skilled and efficient killers. Indeed, for many years the Samurai were the law of the land, a class of citizens above all except their Daimyo and t...
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Beautify Your Stamped Cards with Creative Coloring
Stamping is one of the most versatile crafts around because there are so many different options that you can use to enhance even the most basic stamp. When you look at some colored stamped images, yo...
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What Is An Un-circulated Coin?
You may have heard the terms proof coin and un-circulated coin, but what's the difference between these two? To understand the difference between a proof and un-circulated coin, let's first answer th...
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Preparing For a Leather Craft Project
Once you've decided on your leather craft project, you'll need the right tools and room to do the work. Being prepared ahead of time will make your task more enjoyable and give you a sense of satisfa...
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Understanding Art
Art is anything that people add to their 'output' which is not functionally necessary and is other than the default properties of that output. The word "art" has been derived from the Latin word 'ars...
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Working With Leather
This can be as simple & basic Or advanced & professional. There are many books, booklets, pamphlets, reprints, even articles describing how to assemble a simple article cut from a basic design which ...
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Knitting Basics – Simple Terms and Instructions.
Ever wanted to learn how to knit? Here are some simple descriptions of key terms that will help you get started with this “age old” new craze! To "Cast On": First you need to put the stitches on the ...
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Tips On Buying Keyboards and Digital Pianos
There are so many keyboards and digital pianos on the market today. How does one make a selection? Here are a few tips to help you choose one that meets your needs. 1. How much can you afford? With s...
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Piano Care and Maintenance Tips
Care and maintenance of pianos. Temperature and humidity. In positioning your piano, you should strive for evenness of humidity and temperature. Since a piano is made mostly of wood, it is greatly af...
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Tips On Buying Used Pianos
It is true that used pianos are sometimes better than new ones. The 1920 were marked by pianos of the highest quality. But a word of caution must be sounded. Before buying a used piano, seek the advi...
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Top Six Reasons to Buy a Digital Piano Instead Of an Acoustic
There are several reasons why piano and keyboard players choose digital pianos over their acoustic counterparts. Let's talk about some of the main reasons. 1. There is no need for tuning. Acoustic p...
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Shopping Tips for Collectible Figurines
Precious Moments collectible figurines are among the most popular in the world. Doe-eyed boys and girls made in pastel ceramics adorn the shelves, dressers, and display areas of countless homes. Ther...
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Performing Magic For Kids
You have just discovered the wonderful world of magic. Trip after trip to the magic shop has added to your ever growing arsenal of magic tricks. Thirty-three days later the credit card bills arrive t...
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3 Secrets To Understanding What Music Is Made Of
It’s no secret that virtually everyone loves music in some form or other. After all, it is the universal language, and we all participate in it to some degree from the cradle to the grave. It starts ...
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10 Top Reasons You Should Learn to Play ‘Chord’ Piano
There are roughly umpteen zillion reasons why you should learn enough chords to be able to “chord a song” at the piano. By “chord a song”, I mean the ability to play 3 or 4 chords on the piano in so...
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Texas Holdem Tournament Poker Strategy - Betting Is Communicating
The "Language" of Poker Bets We humans are very perceptive creatures. We are able to communicate in many different ways with one another. By saying something, by saying nothing, by shrugging our sh...
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Photography - Rules of Composition
Composition is defined as the combining of distinct parts or elements to form a whole. In photography that definition is very important in taking quality pictures. The following rules of compositio...
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Portrait Photography Tips and Methods
Portrait is defined as, “A likeness of a person, especially one showing the face, that is created by a painter or photographer, for example.” In the area of portrait photography there are some guide...
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