The site has roughly 13 lettering courses and 135 separate lessons to browse. Each course preview shows student reviews and how many people have enrolled in the class. What makes CreativeLive so appealing is that you can see how many people recommended the course, and there is also a section that displays student work. After you take the course, you’ll have the option to upload your projects and become part of this online community....
Another advantage of Creativebug is the cost. Besides free options, this website has the lowest entry price for unlimited coursework. To access the online crochet classes on Creativebug, you’ll need to sign up for a monthly membership. Its unlimited membership costs $7.95 a month, and its unlimited plus membership costs $9.95 a month. If you sign up for the plus option, you’ll receive a discount to JOANN. Each class includes a star rating system, course preview, and snapshot of other members who have taken it....
Through research and interviews with experts, we found that quality, brand reputation, and the pigment characteristics of a set are pivotal to finding the perfect pencils for you. We chose Caran d’Ache Neocolor II Artist’s Crayons as our top pick due to their vibrancy, blend-ability, and versatility with various mediums. Here are the top seven watercolor pencils you can buy today: Unlike some brands, every Caran d’Ache watercolor pencil lead is the same color as the body, allowing the artist to easily find the one they need....
Your camera is a tool. No different than a wood carver’s chisels. The chisels do not make finely crafted artwork, the woodcarver does. It is the same way with your camera. The camera does not make the photograph, the photographer creates a photograph. Never allow yourself to feel like the camera is in control. The camera is your tool and you must use it as a tool. What Is a Camera?...
We’ve put together a list of the best online wreath making classes that you can take at home. So, if you’d like to learn the basics of building a wreath from scratch with simple items from the craft store, or want to experiment with a wreath that’s a bit more artistic, we have a lineup of online workshops and classes to get your creative juices flowing. Now based in Lisbon, Portugal, her aesthetic is a mix, according to her website, of “English country style with modern simplicity....
Just about every coin collector dreams about making a small fortune when they sell their coin collection. Education and careful planning will help you achieve this goal. However, people looking to make a quick buck are usually disappointed. You will have better luck being a day trader on the New York Stock Exchange than trying to flip coins to make a quick dollar. Therefore, collect what you like, and you will enjoy the hobby of coin collecting for the rest of your life regardless of the amount of profit you make when it comes time to sell your coin collection....
Grade: PCGS MS-66 Sold: May 2015; Stack’s/Bowers, The D. Brent Pogue Collection, Part I, Sotheby’s, New York Dimes were first minted by the United States Mint in 1796. Although we can’t say for sure, this coin was probably designed by Gilbert Stuart and engraved by Robert Scot. It was tradition back then to add a star for every state in the union. When the mint first produced this coin in early 1797, there were only 13 stars on the coin....
What You Need: Gather these materials and read all the instructions (multiple times) before you start the soapmaking process: Lye-water solutionBasic oils and setup for making soapUnderstanding of how to safely use lye Steps for Soapmaking
Choose the Right Grit Sandpaper is graded based upon the number of abrasive particles per square inch that make up the sandpaper. The lower the number, the more coarse the grit. Sandpapers are commonly graded as coarse (40 to 60 grit), Medium (80 to 120), Fine (150 to 180), Very Fine (220 to 240), Extra Fine (280 to 320) and Super Fine (360 and above). Sanding with progressively finer grits removes the scratches left by the previous paper and eventually leaves a smooth finish....
A two-headed coin is worth very little, usually between $3 to $10, depending on how well the crafter made the coin and the face value of the coin. These coins are generally crafted by unscrupulous people looking to make novelty coins, props for magician tricks, or create a way to swindle people out of their money. Therefore, the U.S. Mint does not produce two-headed coins you find in circulation or buy at flea markets....
Knitting, crocheting, and macrame are getting noticed by a new generation of crafters. These fun hobbies are a great way to relieve stress and make something from scratch. Whether you want to create handmade gifts or are looking to customize a scarf, blanket, or wall decor for your own family, textile crafts may be the way to go. As a beginner, I tried the We Are Knitters Medea Blanket Knitting Kit to see if I could get excited about this crafty hobby, too....
Where to Get a Zipper Foot A zipper foot is standard equipment with almost all sewing machines but if your machine does not have a zipper foot, visit a local sewing machine dealer to find an appropriate replacement for your machine. Sewing machine company websites can help you locate a local dealer for your brand of a sewing machine. Your sewing machine manual may also have a picture of the original zipper foot, so you know what to look for....
Talking about language, the app provides facility to set a WhatsApp Status message for yourself. Although, for some users WhatsApp status is not a very important thing (yours truly is one of them!) but majority of folks wants to show-off some cheeky, intelligent-crafted one liner status messages in their WhatsApp profiles. So, I thought of doing a research and prepare a list of some cool status quotes (mostly in one line) that you can use as status....
Different wiring projects call for different standards. Here are some guidelines for the most common wiring jobs you’ll find. Note that when working with specific products, manufacturers will often recommend a wire size and type. If they do, follow their recommendations. First, a few general notes about choosing wire. Wire gauges are coded by their size. The smaller the number, the larger the wire. The wire can also be purchased as solid or stranded....
Teak is a good example. Even though there are two varieties that are commonly sold as teak, because one of them, in this case, Tectona, was historically harvested using clear-cutting methods in Southeast Asia, it has become politically incorrect in some circles to use teak for woodworking projects. Bald Cypress as an Alternative The bald cypress tree is the state tree of Louisiana and is very well-adapted for use in outdoor woodworking projects because of its resistance to water....
DIY Origami Lampshade from Apartment Apothecary DIY Wall Art Inspiration: Make Wall Art with Wallpaper from Crafts N Coffee If you have stairs that have seen better days in your home, revamping them with wallpaper strips is an economical and quirky solution! You will love the colorful transformation every time you use your stairway. Your staircase will never have looked better. Marimekko Stair and Lampshade Upcycle from Pillar Box Blue Upcycled Wallpaper Covered Radio from My So Called Crafty Life This craft is easy enough for kids to do, and would work well with homeschoolers, scout groups and in the classroom as a cute springtime craft....
The design is made using very basic crochet stitches, such as single crochet and double crochet. Strategic increases and decreases create the “peaks and valleys” of the ripple, and you can alter how tall and deep those are with your spacing. The ripple afghan crochet patterns rounded up here are the cream of the crop; even a beginner can do them and yet they will bowl you over with their striking graphic-appearance....
