History Beading may be described to be as old as man himself. Some of the earliest beadworks found (which were made of shell and ivory) date back to the Stone Age and might have been used by early man to decorate their body coverings or as necklaces, bracelets, or anklets. The Egyptians are thought to... 

Maxine Clark founded Build-A-Bear Workshops Inc. in 1997 and has served on the board of directors when the company was incorporated in 2000. By the end of 2006 There were nearly 300 Build A Bear Workshop stores worldwide, including company owned stores in the US, United Kingdom and Canada and franchised... 

Smoking and drinking have always been associated with a kind of careless ease and wealth. We are talking about cigars and wine of course, which have been transformed by the rich and famous into standards governing taste and excellence and don’t quite register as sins of the common man. Interest... 

Are you in the hunt of scouting for the best accessory supplies? Saying that there are a number to choose from is an understatement. You might even be baffled with what your eyes will land on. To help you in your selection which is actually a critical step as you begin with the craft, here is a list... 

Chances are you have a draw, box, or other container filled with precious mementos from years past. They may be old family photos, artistic creations made by your children or grandchildren or other cherished items that you can’t bear to part with. The trouble is you also don’t know what... 

Children are innocent and free of blame. That is why it hurts adults when they are sick, hurt or afraid. We feel better when we are able to soothe them and make the bad go away. There are times when even our devout love can do nothing to help the pain and heartache a child may be feeling. When a child... 

Are you an avid scrapbooker who is making the switch to digital? If so, this will be an exciting time, but it may also be a frustrating time. Unless you have computer experience, it may take you a few days or even months to get the hang of your new digital scrapbook software. With that said, there... 

When just beginning to crochet, keep in mind that your first work must be easy and something that is fun to do. Select a pattern that needs no or very little shaping like a pillow or a scarf. Tote bags and hats are also simple projects to make requiring very little shaping. There are a wide selection... 

Are you in the mood for wearing pieces of beaded jewelry? Well, the practice of using beads for self-adornment began at least 45,000 years ago, and guess what, the fabulous trend still radiates in any generation. From religious rites in South Africa to Hollywood stars, beaded jewelry can be a fashion... 

Whether you’re just starting out, or you have been scrapbooking for a long time, paper storage can be an issue. There are many different ways you can organize and store your paper. You can stay simple or go big, depending on your needs. A scrapbooking work center is wonderful. It’s helpful...