Originally Khokhloma wood tableware were produced in monasteries and for the czar court only. At that time Khokhloma tableware production was not large scale. It was because of expensive imported tin. In 1720s after the end of the North War tin flow to Russian increased. The price went down and the material came within […]

If you are looking for something different to make, and also want to recycle, then why not try some vintage crafts?
Look at home through that trunk of old clothes, or bedspreads, or even tablecloths, and get that imagination going!
Clean the fabric gently, or have it dry cleaned if you prefer. Take apart the seams of […]

Full spectrum lighting, is a great way to extend your day when you are doing arts and crafts.
These lights are quite often bought as desk lamps, but give off the same light as daylight, which is great if you are a night owl, or like to work on your craft after dark.

Depending on where you […]

If arts and crafts are your passion, and/or your business, then sometimes you need to get inspired with new ideas.
I don’t mean go to shows and copy something else, but just take a look at what is out there and it will quite often spark an idea.
Go to craft shows out of town, fall fairs, […]

Storage is another consideration for all your crafts and creations.

If you create a lot of crafts that are the same size, this makes life easier!, but if you are like me, and they are all different sizes, then storage becomes a big problem!

I started off with crafts in boxes… BIG MISTAKE!.. they get dusty and […]

This is a really cute, yet a rustic addition to a child’s bed, and also has the additional excitement of producing a reward for a baby tooth!
You can make these out of any cotton fabrics, but my favorite has been to use well worn denim.
You will need 2 x pieces denim 7 inches square. I […]

Reduce, reuse, recycle, this is a great motto for crafters too!. Try using old denim jeans for your projects, and make some useable crafts. This pocket is very simple and yet useful to make.
Cut out the back pocket of a old pair of clean jeans, making sure to cut right through the seat of the […]

Drugs are prevalent in the nation today, but it is with the adamant efforts of law enforcement and drug testing employers that drug abuse will be dramatically reduced. Here are some ways to classify drugs, testing methods and more so you can be prepared.
Drugs by Drug Classification
Club Drugs: Examples include MDMA (Ecstasy), Ketamine (Special K) […]