Archive for November, 2008

Humankind’s History Raising the Domestic Chicken

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

Humans have raised chickens for a long time. It’s estimated that domestication of the chicken dates back to at least 2000 B.C., and some say as far back as 4000 B.C. Four species of wild jungle fowl are considered relatives of our domestic chickens today, with the Red Jungle fowl specifically linked to the […]

Hot Wheels Modified

Friday, November 21st, 2008

I wrote and article about two months ago on the popularity of Hot Wheels. I did it because I found some sites to feature on my hobbies page and I had not realized how popular the toys were to collect. Do not let the title of this article fool you, I am not […]

Talk About Quilting

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

At the age of 75, Trudy Schwader can only estimate her
lifetime total of quilts. Somewhere around number 50 she
began counting and taking pictures before giving them away.
By now, her best guess - counting the baby quilts and the
wedding quilts and the ones that were an experiment with
color or style […]

How to Design Your Own Christmas Quilling Patterns

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

Looking for Christmas quilling patterns for your Christmas cards or perhaps to quill
Christmas decorations? Why not make your own? There really is only one simple secret
to creating your own quilling patterns - draw pictures using the shapes you know how to
quill.
A very simple pattern that I created using only coils, […]

Essential Guide on Buying Ladies Sexy Lingerie

Sunday, November 16th, 2008

Shopping for womens lingerie can be defiantly 1 of the most intimidating tasks for you to try. If you don?t dig up the correct info or have some earlier experience acquiring sexy lingerie for women, it may possibly be totally nerve-racking & perplexing. Principally there is an incredibly wide group of lingerie goods to opt […]

Treasure Hunting Begins Inside

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

If you are like me, you never get enough of the hunt, whether on the search for rocks and gems, fossils, or treasure. Now that the cold, wet weather is putting a damper on outside searches for those in the north, it is prime time for indoor searches. After all, while you can, every once […]

Scrapbooking Embellishments - Jazz Up Your Scrapbooks with Embellishments

Friday, November 14th, 2008

Do you want to learn to create lasting and memorable keepsakes that show your unique and personal artistic skill? Scrapbooking is a fantastic craft that allows your creative side to go wild. You can do so much more than just placing photographs in an album. Not only do you have your one-of-a-kind photos to work […]

Growing Goblins

Friday, November 14th, 2008

This project is perfect for the artistically challenged or those who prefer instant gratification. My young sons completed theirs in just 15 minutes.
Supplies
Glass Votive (any size or shape)
Solid Black Halloween Stickers (bats, witches, ghosts, etc.)
-OR-
Stencils, Stamps, and Black Acrylic Paint
Orange Tissue Paper, Torn Into Pieces
2 TBSP White Glue
2 […]

Weathering Model Airplanes

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

Weathering refers to wear and tear on a model airplane. This may be from the elements (e.g. sun-faded paint), or from operational wear. The actual weathering pattern will depend on the specific airplane, its maintenance, and where it was operated (e.g. dusty airfield). It’s best to consult reference photos of the […]

Christmas Party Game: Gift Swap Idea

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Bored of secret santa? Try doing secret santa with Christmas party games, such as Yankee Swap or Dirty Santa. They’re actually one in the same though much discrepancy exists about the actual rules of the game. One things is always the same and that is that it’s always fun for everyone playing. So read on for the rules of the game so that you can play the game the correct way.