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Christmas Sales KidKraft Farmhouse Table and Chair Set Espresso 201

Dec 13, 2011 13:13:52

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Sized perfectly for kids
Made of wood
Sturdy construction
Available in natural, cherry, pecan and espresso

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KidKraft?s Farmhouse Table and 4-Chair Set provides kids with a space perfect for playing board games, working on homework and much more. Features: Materials: Birch Wood Sized perfectly for kids Sturdy construction Specifications: Ages 3 thru 8 Table Dimensions: 18"H x 23.6"D x 23.6"W Chair Dimensions: 21"H x 11.6"D x 11"W Carton Dimensions: 6"H x 31.25"D x 27"W Maximum Capacity: 81 lbs Weight: 36.1 lbs

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Decorating Your Candle Jars

Decorating candle jars is an emerging trend that has been adopted from a leading American consumer group. The group came about the idea when looking at ways to create personalised gifts through craft products. Now groups in the UK are looking at the concept and putting their own twist on it. A group in Manchester has been particularly quick to adopt the idea and have been trying to push the crafts community towards it.

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Some of the examples on their and others work can be found across the web. Candles To You recently blogged on the idea and have some of the latest examples for you to look at. Creating such candle jars can be done by following the steps below.

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You Will Need The Following:
A Scented Candle Jar
Items to decorate your jar. Craft shops would be perfect places to find gems and other little decorative items to add to your jar.
Strengthened Glue

The decorating of a candle jar is fairly straightforward however coming up with ideas can be difficult. With a little help from our new friend we have decided to give you a few ideas to get you on your way.

Ideas:
Think about the scent of the candle you are using and maybe try and decorate your candle around that. So if you a sea breeze candle jar for example you could put star fishes and sea shells around the outside.

Consider using craft materials. Glass candle jars have lids that are perfect for wrapping materials around.
Transparent gems look great on the outside of candle jars as when you lite them the glow of the candle shines through them.

The possibilities are simply endless.

Decorating Your Candle Jars

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The Art of Making Wooden Roses

If you have an eye for floral gift items, you are among the new age shoppers who can appreciate bouquets, baskets or corsages made of wooden roses. But making one such decor is not everyone's cup of tea.

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Wooden roses are usually made by wood carvers. In business terms, they are special type of wood carvings. However, they are also very different in terms of manufacturing process from the usual wooden work like a statue or furniture. Items like wood furniture are used as storage places and have to be strong and sturdy. On the other hand, these wood roses are decorative items and need to be appealing to eyes. They are for a different class of customers.

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Different trees woods can be used to make wood roses. However, the most preferred choice in North America is the Birch wood. Carvers almost unanimously agree that shavings from a birch tree wood are the best to make any intricate wooden items such as roses. Using a good quality plane, one can shave off thin layers of the wood. And then those can be bent and given shape of a rose bulb. Once this is done, the same wood can be used to make petals.

Finishing is the next step before you start gluing together the different parts of a wood rose. Sharp edges, if any, need to be smooth to avoid any skin cuts while handling the same. One has to be careful while applying the glue. Same glue can be used to stick leaves to the stems or stick together the green calyx to the base of the rose. Special carving tools are available to make wooden roses. Many universities and independent institutes impart certified training courses on wood carving. Also one can learn new techniques from local carvers association.

Wooden roses making is an art of the new generation and it is now turning into a flourishing business.

The Art of Making Wooden Roses

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Christmas Sales Kidkraft Wooden Sling Bookcase with Primary Bins 201

Dec 12, 2011 13:17:09

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Natural wood finish Frame with sturdy wood and MDF construction
Three plastic storage bins in red, yellow and blue
Soft canvas shelves keep books from being damaged
Accomodates books and toys
Quick and easy assembly

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Getting children excited about reading isn't always a simple task, but with the Sling Book Shelf with Primary Colored Bins from KidKraft, story time is a lot more fun. Perfect for the young reader in your life, this wooden bookcase allows books to be displayed by front or back cover instead of the spine, and the bins provide convenient toy storage, as well! Product Features:?Natural wood finish ?Frame with sturdy wood and MDF construction ?Three plastic storage bins in red, yellow and blue ?Soft canvas shelves keep books from being damaged ?Accomodates books and toys ?Perfect for young children ?Quick and easy assembly ?120 day replacement warranty against defects in materials and workmanship?Shipping Dimensions: 31"(L) x 35"(W) x 12"(H)

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Knitting Needles - How to Choose the Correct Needle Size for Your Project

You know the basics of knitting; knit and purl, and maybe you've already finished your first projects. Maybe they weren't quite up to your expectations, though? The scarf ended up way too narrow and the fabric of the hat was like made out of steel? Would you love to be able to create knits that look and feel good, but are not quite sure how? Maybe the problem could be the knitting needles you are using.

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One of the key things to consider when planning a knitting project are the needles. You have your yarn of choice at hand, and the idea or pattern on what to knit, but the correct needles will make a difference, too.

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How to find out which needles should you use? A good starting point is the yarn's ball band. There usually is a suggestion on what kind of needle size you should be using - most yarns will list the suggestions in US sizing as well as in millimeters. Quite often there will be two suggestions on the ball, as in "3-4". If in doubt, just try the smaller size for making a small gauge swatch first and see if you like the fabric you produce.

If it's too dense, go up a size or two, if it's too loose, go down a size or two. Also if you are working from a written pattern, it will have some suggestions for you. Look for the information in the beginning of the pattern. Just make sure you are using a similar yarn as the pattern calls for!

Knitting Needles - How to Choose the Correct Needle Size for Your Project

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Hobby Ideas to Beat Boredom Over the Head!

Getting consumed too much in our lives can leave us feeling a bit flat and empty. Watching TV, playing video games and always running about. Paying little attention to how you actually feel. A great way to kick start your excited emotions is by picking up a hobby. Hobbies are therapeutic as they allow you to detach away from the stresses of your life and tap into your creative genius.

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Every body gets bored fast nowadays. There are 1000 items that require our attention including family, TV, work, friends. It becomes cumbersome to break away. But you can!

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Sports is an excellent way to get you out of your robotic state and start paying attention to your satisfaction. You can start by going to one game at a time until you find the sport becoming an important part of your life. The adrenaline rush of competing with your fellow players will sure kick the boredom out of your life. if you have trouble following the sport, try lifting weights at home or doing aerobic exercises.

Dancing is an excellent way to release stress and be free. If you are shy of dancing, find an empty area in your house, blast the music and feel the rhythm. Move to the beat and forget about what others might think of how you look like. Its ok, there is no right way to dance unless it is from the soul. Another way to turn this into a hobby is by joining dance classes at the local gym. There you can meet other individuals like yourself who might be shy to dance but nonetheless want to release the essence of their soul.

There are tons of hobby ideas that always come to mind. From bird watching to stamp collecting. There is no set routine to follow. You can add your twist to the hobby and make something that is fulfilling to you. Maybe you like decorating or painting or watching trees, whatever the case maybe you have to make sure it resonates with you.

Hobby Ideas to Beat Boredom Over the Head!

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Miniature Artists

Artists of miniature works have often been set aside as being insignificant, unfortunately, as a result of the larger-than-life work of their "big art" counterparts, but the art of miniatures is certainly an art form worth looking at and examining closer. Miniature artists, meaning those that work on small-scale artistic pieces, have tremendous skill and patience. With some projects being miniscule, the patient resolve of a miniature artist is truly a sight to behold.

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There are many top professionals in miniature art, many of whom have likely not reached levels of fame occupied by other more famous artists. Nonetheless, this is a popular field and has various associations working in support of miniature art. There are several societies and clubs that encourage and promote miniature art work through various gallery showings, auctions, and promotional campaigns. The world of miniature art is - pardon the pun - growing.

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Miniature Painting

Miniature painting is often one of the most painstaking processes to imagine, as paintings that are no more than three inches wide by three inches tall can contain some of the most intricate detail imaginable. The idea of painting something so miniscule can be staggering for those with no experience in miniature art, but for a miniature artist it is simply another day at the office.

Miniature art societies, like the World Federation of Miniaturists, have highly held standards of size measurements that all miniature art must meet. For the most part, the global standard on this type of art is that the piece may not be larger than one hundred square centimetres or slightly over thirty-nine inches. There are different size definitions for different pieces of art through different societies, however, but most specifications match art that can be held in the palm of one's hand.

Miniature painting was said to be first popularized in the 16th century in Europe, as portrait miniatures became fashionable. Portrait miniatures were used to introduce people to one another over long distances, as large pieces of art simply would not travel well and the convenience of smaller portraits made for easier transport. Most early miniature paintings took place using watercolor on vellum, but miniatures would also be painted on ivory or various enamel surfaces.

Miniature Construction

Miniature construction is also popular, as built-to-scale models of famous buildings or architectural structures are renowned around the world. There are many examples of scale-model building around the world, from miniature versions of the Taj Mahal to the Empire State Building. The painstaking construction of these is famous, too, as the patience of the artists is definitely something to be admired.

Miniature construction comes in smaller, more basic scales as well. Dollhouses, model cars, figurine collections, and other toy items are often considered to fall under the umbrella of miniature art, too. Some dollhouses are tremendously detailed, right down to the stove and fireplace within. There are many examples of miniature construction art in everyday life that draws attention to the art form and represents the true creativity that is alive and well in the world of miniature art.

Miniature Artists

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Christmas Sales KidKraft Swivel Vanity - Pink 201

Dec 09, 2011 13:26:36

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Five convenient storage compartments provide plenty of space for jewelry, shoes, toys and more
The four pegs are great for hanging dress-up clothes, purses, feather boas, coats and hats
The tall, shatterproof mirror is perfect for girls to model their dressup costumes
Some assembly required

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Color/Finish:Pink The Small Swivel Vanity by KidKraft is perfect for children's dress-up play! Large enough for multiple kids to play at once, this unit swivels in a full circle. Five separate storage compartments perfect for jewelry, shoes, toys and more Four pegs are great for hanging clothing, purses, feather boas, coats and hats Long shatterproof mirror on one side Swivels 360 Smart, sturdy construction Made of composite wood materials Packaged with detailed, step-by-step assembly instructions

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How To Fire Copper Metal Clay

Firing copper metal clay is not difficult if you follow simple steps although it does require a different approach than silver clay as well as requiring a kiln for firing.

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The things that you will need are a 1-4 inch metal pan with a lid, 1 removal fork, activated carbon granules and copper clay pieces ready to fire.

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The first thing that needs to be done is to make sure that the copper clay is thoroughly dry, then get the metal plate out and fill it with activated carbon about 1 inch deep.

Then place the pieces on the top of the carbon evenly so that they are around half and inch apart. The next step is to pour more carbon over the pieces, filling the rest of the pan.

Position the kiln furniture inside the kiln in a square format, put the lid on the pan and place at the top of the kiln furniture.

Once it is firmly in place, fire up the kiln following the correct safety procedures. For copper metal clay pieces that are larger than 3mm think the kiln should ideally be 1650 degrees f for around two hours. Once the kiln has reached the desired temperature it needs to stay consistently at this temperature for two hours before descending back down, For copper metal clay that is thicker the kiln needs to be firing at the same temperature for around three and a half hours.

When the firing sequence has finished, pull the pan out of the kiln using the correct safety tools. The kiln will be extremely hot so extra caution is needed when removing the pan.

The process is almost complete at this point. The final thing to do is pull out the copper pieces from the carbon. The way to do this is by using a spoon or small device that will allow smaller pieces of copper to be picked up easily and will allow the material to be looked through.

How To Fire Copper Metal Clay

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Dec 08, 2011 13:30:45

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Five convenient storage compartments provide plenty of space for jewelry, shoes, toys and more
The four pegs are great for hanging dress-up clothes, purses, feather boas, coats and hats
The tall, shatterproof mirror is perfect for girls to model their dressup costumes
Some assembly required

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