Archive for the 'Arts and Crafts' Category

A Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Dollhouse Collection

Collecting dollhouses has long graduated as a child’s hobby; many adults have now taken to this passion.
For most, it is an opportunity to express creativity, an outlet for one’s inner architect and closet interior designer. Others find work on miniatures therapeutic and meditative. Then there are those who pursue dollhouse collection for the thrill of [...]

Growing Your Collection: How to Choose the Right Doll House Kit

It’s such a great shame if something that is just beautiful, and obviously took much care and effort, just ends up gathering dust in the basement.
Good thing for all miniature enthusiasts, their collections have a place to go in case they need a home. Enter the Miniature Museum of Greater St. [...]

Candle Lanterns

There are many kinds of candle lanterns and they have been around for a long time. Post candle lanterns are one kind and they come in various styles such as pilgrim, onion, and navigation. Many of the candle lanterns from colonial times were made from pierced tin and styles from that time are made today. [...]

Making Candles in Colonial Times Was Essential

Candles in Colonial America were a necessity. Obviously they didn’t have electricity and oil for lamps was costly. Candles were the light of the night. The common people made their candles out of tallow, which is animal fat and it burned rancid like the Roman candles made of the same substance. The well to do [...]

Witchcraft - Wicca, Spells, And Magick

A Brief overview of Wicca:
When witchcraft is practiced as a religion, it is called by the Old English term for witch, Wicca. This term is used to counter all the negative stereotypes that society has given witchcraft. Wicca is primarily a religion that worships nature, and sees all creation as sacred. In fact, all Wiccan [...]

Types of Pottery Kilns

Purchasing a pottery kiln is no inexpensive undertaking. It is the largest investment a potter has to make. But which type of kiln should you buy Good question. In this article, I will take a closer look at different types of kilns available and a history of how pottery kilns were used in the making [...]

How to Create Your Own Sterling Silver Jewelry

It is interesting to note that people from all walks of life are choosing to opt for professions which are close to their heart. If we talk of sterling silver jewelry, we would imagine an elegant piece of necklace or a stylish bracelet which is sold through a normal shop and is available for purchase [...]

The Real Value of Collectibles in Today’s Economy

With the price of everything going down lately, people who purchase collectibles may be looking at their shelves full of well-loved pieces and thinking, “They’re not worth anything anymore! What will I do?” It may seem counter-intuitive, but the best thing might be to expand your collection. Just think about it: What are the smart [...]

Finding Your Scrapbooking Style

There are many different definitions of a scrapbook, and ideas about what a scrapbook is supposed to be. The main thing to remember when thinking about your scrapbook is that there will always be one thing central to a scrapbook- keeping memories.
Just like photos, scrapbooks are keepers of precious moments that you would always want [...]

The Life of Fashion Jewelry - Fashion Jewelry for the Aging

Costume jewelry is also referred to as fashion jewelry and is the type of piece you would wear on special occasions or to fun events that happen every now and then. Types of fashion jewelry come in many styles, designs, and colors to choose. Some of them even look like the real thing but are [...]