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Simple sewing machine repairs
Monday, March 08, 2010
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Crochet craft patterns
Friday, January 15, 2010
Looking for great crochet patterns? Check out these creative designs and inpirational ideas!3
Easy knitting projects
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Interested in learning to knit? Great projects for beginning knitters include cable scarves, caps, dish cloths and baby bonnets4
Plastic canvas designs
Thursday, January 14, 2010
This small sewing kit was crafted of plastic canvas by a ten year old child3
What to do after graduation
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Travel, volunteer work, job hunting, personal reflection... are just a few steps in the journey that begins after graduation2
Silver charms for charm bracelets
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Italian Charms come in a vast assortment of categories, colors and themes8
Winter poems for kids
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
This imaginative winter poem by Gabriel Setoun will help children to learn about seasonal changes1
How to use a metal detector
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Gold dubloons, pieces-of-eight and maybe…French fries?4
How to show a dog
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Get this right, Jimbo, and I’ll give you all my comics and two oreos! 5
Boating water sports
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
West Hill Lake, Winsted, photo by Sara Shea. This cold, spring fed lake is one of Connecticut's hidden gems for fishing, sailing, canoeing and kayacking8
Christmas crafts for gifts
Monday, November 02, 2009
Tin can lanterns are one example of the holiday crafts my grandmother shared20
Racing sports cars
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Toni Fishman, an equity member of the Lime Rock Club, races his vintage Telefunken sports car
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Fun outside activities
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Arts and crafts that come in convenient, all-inclusive kits make an afternoon of outdoor creativity a sure bet. 7
Big RC airplanes for big RC flying fun
Friday, March 27, 2009
Model airplanes can be more fun that the real thing3
Sculpting materials can be fun
Sculpture can be a lot of fun whether the finished project is a regal warrior or a kitty cat for the kitchen table.6
Pen kits for making beautiful pens
Making a pen from a kit means you'll have all the materials you need
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Collecting car replicas
Die cast replicas of historical automobiles are exquisitely detailed and historically accurate3
Cashing in your rare currency
Bank notes, old postage stamps and rare currency are the delight of legions of collectors.
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Building rat rods
Unlike hot rods, which often have a glossy finished paint job with flames, rat rods are meant to have an unfinished look5
Coin collecting supplies
You can find coins for your collection in many ways: search your basement or attic, ask friends or relatives, search the Internet or shop catalogs7
Ways to display a favorite quote
Displaying a favorite quote in your office or anywhere in your home can provide you with inspiration every day17
How to choose a pool cue
Want to be an expert? For the serious pool player, purchasing your own pool cue can make a huge difference in the way you play the game48
The history of hula hoops
Children across the country and the globe have spent countless hours turning the hoops on their hips, having contests with their friends to see who could hula the longest5
How to sew on a button
Most garments come with replacement buttons. If they didn't, or you have misplaced them, find a button that looks as close to the original as possible7
Using sonar fish finders
Sonar equipment sends out electronic pulses to measure how far away objects are10
How to become a magic show performer
Create a wardrobe that is exciting and eye-catching. You want to get the most out of your show, so all components must be thought-out and planned just right2
Spice up your act with the air magic card trick
The air magic card trick requires a great deal of practice. Practice the action of causing just one card to flip over when dropping a deck of cards3
Impress everyone with the circus magic card trick
Fan out the cards and allow a participant to pick a card. While they're not paying attention to what you are doing, take a peek at the bottom card of the deck0
Crush 'em with the heavy-handed card trick
Make sure each card is held face-up so the participant can see this. You don't know what his card is, but you do know what the card was just before it4
Leap! And get your magic show on stage
Do you dream of performing your magic tricks on a stage before a real audience? Perfect the tricks you want to perform to become a successful magician3
How to play to your audience with a magic wand
If you use a magic wand sparingly in your act, the audience will realize that it is you, the magician, who possesses magical powers, not the wand4
How to bounce back if you mess up your magic show
You never know when you're going to goof up. It's best not to live in fear of it. Be confident in yourself and your skill at the tricks you perform17
Learn three easy magic tricks
You can entertain and amaze your friends and family just by learning these simple magic tricks - one, two, three, abracadabra23
How to make paper snowflakes
When you make a snowflake, you can be as creative as you want to be with how you cut your paper25
When does a car become an antique?
When does a car become an antique? With so many differing points of view, it is a difficult question to answer4
How to make a family tree
Researching your family history usually involves talking with the older members of your family and trips to the library322
Interesting facts about Jupiter
Jupiter is the fifth planet from the sun and is more than 318 times the size of planet Earth5
Finding a ballroom dance class
The price of learning ballroom dancing is always a consideration, but national chains have set prices that can help fit into your budget2
What is Sudoku?
The goal of Sudoku is to fill a 9-by-9 grid so that each of the nine 3-by-3 boxes has digits from one through nine6
Stamp collecting supplies
Using stamp tongs will prevent you from causing damage to your collection3
What is an SLR camera
An SLR camera uses a moving mirror system that allows you to view exactly what you'll be capturing, when you snap your photo26
Bare bones aquarium keeping
Keeping an aquarium is a fun and enjoyable hobby for the entire family!
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