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Embroidered Shirts Add Class to Uniforms

Posted by JackieJohnson on Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 in Arts and Crafts.

Polyester used to be a staple of the workplace. Companies that made employees wear uniforms seemed to go with the ugliest things they could find. Then, polyester was replaced with a simple t-shirt. T-shirts do not do the organization any favors. They cause the …

The Peterboro Basket Company - 150 Years of Basket Weaving

Posted by BeverlySugarman on Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 in Arts and Crafts.

As one of the leading manufacturers of hand crafted wooden baskets, Peterboro Basket Company has established a reputation of high quality among basket enthusiasts. The company is located in Peterborough, New Hampshire and has …

Longaberger Baskets-Three Generations of Basket Making

Posted by BeverlySugarman on Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 in Arts and Crafts.

Anyone who is interested in baskets has probably heard of the Longaberger Company, a leader in the manufacture of handcrafted baskets. Started by J. W. Longaberger and carried on by his granddaughters Tami and Rachel, the company makes maple wood baskets that are a must-have item for any basket collection.

J. W. Longaberger started his career as an …

Japanese Baskets

Posted by BeverlySugarman on Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 in Arts and Crafts.

While many people are familiar with Native American and African hand weaved baskets, Japanese baskets are not so well known. These beautiful handcrafted baskets that are constructed of bamboo have long been Japanese tradition.

The art of Japanese basket weaving dates back to the Jomon period, which dated from 10,000 B.C.E (Before the Christian Era) to 300 …

Tips For Taking Great Macro Photography

Posted by DerekRogers on Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 in Arts and Crafts.

The term macro photography is a situation whereby you get up close and personal with your subject. True macro photography is working on approximately 1:1 ratios or closer. This produces an image that is true to the size or much larger than the subject being photographed. It is easy …

Learn About the Art of Photography

Posted by DanielMillions on Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 in Arts and Crafts.

The art of photography is something that many people all over the world have come to love and enjoy. It is not something that is just enjoyed as only a hobby any longer. The creativity and skill that is involved in being able to achieve a beautiful photograph, is something that has grown tremendously over the years. There is a large amount of individuals who are …

How to Care For Your Jewelry

Posted by DanielMillions on Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 in Arts and Crafts.

Everyone loves their jewelry, but not every one cares for it the way they should. A precious gem stone or diamond ring should last for an entire lifetime and remain in excellent condition if it is looked after the way it should be. Unfortunately not all people take the time to firstly learn how to keep the value …

The Beauty and Meaning of a Butterfly Tattoo

Posted by DannyK on Sunday, August 24th, 2008 in Arts and Crafts.

One of the most popular tattoos that are requested by women is the butterfly tattoo. Butterflies are a beautiful way to add life and beauty to your body and some of them even have special meanings that appeal to the life …



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