Arts and Crafts Tutorials

1. 5 Unusual Gifts For A Friend

By Andre Antoo It is not always easy to come up with an unusual gift idea for a friend . Here a few of unusual gift available : 1. Puzzle alarm clock It wakes you up by firing four puzzle pieces up in the air, and then it is your task to get the pieces and put them back in the alarm clock - it won’t turn off until then . Pretty annoying but could be a great gift for your friend . 2. Tree... read more

2. Audio Recording

By Mikhail Zakharchuk There are many studio's out there and it is hard to know which one to pick. Anokis Productions project recording studio is using some of the latest recording technology available today that can handle a project from beginning to end. We specialist in all areas of professional read more

3. Wedding Celebration Interruptus

By Rob Alberti Your wedding ceremony ends at 3pm, but your reception won't start until 6:30pm. What to do? Many couples often find themselves with some lag time between the ceremony and the reception because there are limited time slots available at their chosen house of worship. Solve this situation even before booking the reception site. Many wedding facilities (and other wedding vendors like DJ's)... read more

4. Choosing the Perfect Wedding Anniversary Gifts

By John Darby Each and every tie we have in our life creates a noteworthy remembrance and several peculiar affairs. They can be celebrated during anniversaries and birthdays. Anniversaries, in particular, are the time to recall all the joyful times you enjoyed. You can share those sweet memories with friends and family; and have fun. Anniversary presents are precious promising gestures refle... read more

5. Christmas Floating Candles and Tree Candle Gifts.

By Christy Berger Christmas time is the time of year when family comes together to enjoy each other’s company, exchange gifts and rejoice in the coming of the New Year that is about to begin. Sometimes, the feeling of Christmas can be invoked with just a few special decorations and finishing touches around the house. Such decorations may include garlands, a Christmas tree or even mistletoe. Oftentimes, however... read more

6. Musicians and Performance Anxiety

By Kevin Sinclair Have you ever faced your time to shine, and felt overcome with an intense hesitation or worry about an upcoming performance? As the time nears for you to address your audience, do you suffer from sweaty palms? Is there a lump in your throat? Do you experience tremors, tension, stuttering, upset stomach or loss of focus? All of these symptoms are a sign that you may suffer from performa... read more

7. Keeping Quiet On A Date

By Gabby Luv There are things in our life that we may feel pressured to confess to a potential date. Gabby Love at http://www.gabbylove.com offers key tips on the items to keep to yourself. There are just times and certain items to just keep quiet on. A. Past Romantic Encounters and Loves This is nothing but a buzz kill. Who really cares concerning your romantic history? Notice the key word her... read more

8. E-Learning. Educational Video. Corporate Video Production.

By Mikhail Zakharchuk Anokis Productions offers one of the Broadest and Most Complete Set of: video, voice and data conferencing network solutions. Video used as Educational Video in distance learning packages can include: • Speeches and Lectures • Presentations with PowerPoint and other Computer Graphics • Alongside Demonstrations of physical or technical skills Of the web-based communication tools avai... read more

9. I owe I owe, It?s off to Work or Play I go! Video Games Hot Jobs!

By Todd Harris Copyright 2006 Todd Harris Video Game Designers and artists are a hot commodity in the business world today. They turn their creative ideas, art, and music into a game that works and let?s gamer?s play. You may find this hard to believe, but playing video games is a major first step to this winning career. Although a love of gaming is a big priority, there are certain skills that... read more

10. How To Care For and Maintain Your Guitar

By Kevin Sinclair It's not surprising that proper care of your guitar will give you a more consistent quality sound and a much longer guitar life. If you are serious about playing guitar you will want to get some accessories that are essential for the care of the guitar. A guitar player is only as good as the sound and the quality of the guitar he is playing. The first item would be a hard shell... read more

11. How Will You Learn to Play the Piano?

By Kevin Sinclair Is your passion listening to piano music? Would you like to be able to play just like your idols? Are you thinking of taking lessons but you are not sure where to start? It could even be that you have had some lessons but you have given up as it has taken longer than you thought to learn. Lots of other people may well be in your shoes at this moment and only need a push in the right di... read more

12. Cleaning Antique Glass Surfaces

By Vincent Platania Antique glass, whether in the form of a bottle or ornament, tabletop, or window, requires care and cleaning just like other types of glass surfaces. While cleaning regular glass surfaces makes them sparkle and shine, keeping your antique glass surfaces clean is even more important due to the age of the glass. Besides, every proud owner of antiques wants to bring out the best in the ob... read more

13. Searching Online Art Galleries

By NOT available to public Are you an art nut? You know, one of those people who would actually invest thousands or millions into a mere painting or sculpture? Okay, if you just busted out laughing when you read that, then you're probably not an art addict. In fact, you could probably care less what some one-eared guy concocted hundreds of years ago. What kind of moron would cut off his ear ... read more

14. The Art Of Cleaning Art

By William Teleo Art is a part of life and for some, it is their way of life. Others usually consider art as a worthy investment. Regardless of how you see art, restoring and preserving art pieces are important techniques to maintain their value. Painting restoration is a serious matter; that is why most people prefer to have their paintings professionally restored. However, if you like the thought of restori... read more

15. A Piece of History Discovered in the N.C. Wyeth House and Studio Tour

By Don Woods There are some places too precious, too historical, to ever let fall into the hands of careless owners, or to be forgotten. The home known as 'N.C. Wyeth House' is one such place. N.C. Wyeth is one of America's most celebrated and revered artists. Although he tragically died in 1945, his home remains a testament to his artistic genius and tells a compelling story about the man, his fam... read more

16. How to Approach Women Without Fear

By Dan Tolumbro From Pickupmastery.com: Indisputably, the biggest problem that faces the new pick-up artist is anxiety that comes from approaching a woman he desires. There have been quite a few explanations for this, ranging from tribal history that has been implanted in our genes, to societal programming on what is right and wrong for us to do. Put simply, we just happen to desire soci... read more

17. How to Photograph Your Music Box

By Monique Hawkins Copyright 2006 Monique Hawkins Many antique and music box lovers enjoy collecting musical jewelry boxes, carousel music boxes, wooden keepsake boxes, and other musical gifts. There are some music box and antique collectors who are interested in photographing their boxes. Reasons to take pictures include desiring to preserve details of musical pieces, which collectors have had, and as a way t... read more

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19. Are expensive wedding photographers really worth the money?

By Jesse Chatham recommends that you visit http://www.photographik.org/ for more information on finding a wedding photographer. It’s your wedding. And out of the myriad decisions you will make in planning one of the biggest and most important days of your life, hiring the right photographer may very well be the most important. After all, the wedding cake will be eaten, the flowers will eventually wilt and the wedding reception will be over when it is time for you and your betrothed to head home and prepare for th... read more

20. Romantic Candles & Heart Shaped Romantic Candle Ideas

By Christy Berger Valentine candles are a great addition to any Valentine’s Day celebration. Not only are they romantic, but they can also really show the special person in your life just how much you care. In fact, many people, women in particular love candles for special occasions. Just think of all the positives they possess. Valentine candles are pretty. They can be bought in just about any color but can b... read more

21. Celebrity Trends : Hip to Be Pregnant?

By Danna Schneider Copyright 2006 Danna Schneider In the new age of celebrity obsession, it seems pregnancy is now the latest "must have" accessory for many Hollywood stars with and without little ones already at home. Pregnancy and children used to be considered career suicide in Hollywood. But now we have the pop culture coined "baby bump", "bump watch", and other cutesy-trendy phrases to describe the... read more

22. 3 Tips for Starting A Music Box Collection in 2006

By Monique Hawkins Copyright 2005 Monique Hawkins For those who love to collect inlaid music boxes, musical jewelry boxes, ballerina music boxes, and antique music boxes such as disc driven cylinder music boxes, musical snuff boxes, and the like, there are many things one can look for when it comes to finding the perfect box. However, there are distinct characteristics that cause some music boxes to stand out ... read more

23. Breaking the Rules to Success: A Writer's Journey

By Maxine Thompson Copyright 2006 Black Butterfly Press In October of 2000, as I sat on the white sands of Cancun with other fellow literary entrepreneurs, it occurred to me: Things would be different if I hadn't broken the rules. Instead of sitting there, looking out at the aqua blue waters, I'd still be waiting by the phone for a call from my then agent. Instead, here I was, surrounded by 13 book clubs repre... read more

24. Five Beginner Tips for Starting A Music Box Collection

By Monique Hawkins Copyright 2006 Monique Hawkins Music boxes, as we know them today have been around at least since the end of the 18th century. The finest artisans in Europe created them and brought music into family homes when there were really no other types of music entertainment for homes. Music boxes performed the popular music of their day; songs from the opera, traditional songs, and hymns. Because of... read more