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Using paper vellum in scrapbooks adds dimension and softness to your layouts, but vellum can be tricky to deal with. Follow these tips for beautiful results every time.

Watercolor and vellum papers have unique qualities that can be a help or a hinder to the colored pencil artist.

Fantasy Writer Hal Duncan shares five notable books with Suite 101 and explains why these in particular have played such an influential part in shaping his own writing.

Hal Duncan gives Suite101 a glimpse of what he is currently working on, which includes a retelling of an ancient epic and potential sequels to Escape From Hell!

Is spirit possession possible? Among the best documented cases of discarnate possession happened in Illinois. It's known as the Watseka Wonder.

Using stickers is one of the simplest ways to embellish scrapbook pages. They save time too because they're pre-cut and ready to add to your layout; no gluing necessary

Craft these creepy, crawly, ghoulish string-light lanterns to convey the Halloween spirit. Plus, with just a few pipe cleaners, you can create dozens of spiders.

Scrapbooks incorporate many elements to make a work of art. Learn about the basic items that every scrapbooker requires to exercise creativity.

These budget-friendly accents made for scrapbooking and crafts are sold in a wide variety of shapes and colors. They can be used as attachments or strictly for decoration

How did Medieval artisans create Illuminated Manuscripts? What was their purpose in society?

Entering a scrapbooking store and seeing the immense variety of patterned paper can be overwhelming! Follow these easy tips to get started using patterns in your pages.

Here are instructions to make a Diamond kite of your very own. The instructions are easy to follow, while the materials are easy to find.

This is a strictly limited facsimile edition of 550 numbered copies of the Rothschild Haggadah, part of a larger medieval collection known as the Rothschild Miscellany.

Here are some thoughts to inspire especially romantic touches to a wedding and add individuality to each aspect of it.

Pretty paper, rickrack, and flower accents frame a chipboard monogram letter for a wonderful homemade journal that every new parent can use. Journal prompts included.

You don't have to spend a fortune to create adorable baby photo birth announcements. Make your own birth announcements is a very fun activity and saves your money.

Old family photos and collages are popular subjects for scrap bookers and crafty people. Here is a fun combination that can be used as a gift.

Tps and techniques for creating artistic handmade greeting cards with a contemporary collage effect.

An inexpensive holiday gift can be given for Christmas to church members no matter the budget.

There are a lot of plain candleholders on the market these days. Rather than looking at them as plain, turn them into a creative opportunity.

Oil paint sticks are the perfect art supplies for adding color in new ways. From papercraft to mixed media to stenciling, this versatile medium creates dazzling effect.

Handmade and inexpensive wedding invitations are a great way to achieve a professional look without spending a lot of money.

Looking for a fun alternative to boring picture frames and time-consuming scrapbooking? Consider this DIY wedding shadowbox project.

Choosing the right sketching supplies helps an artist sketch more, and no sketching supply is more important than a good sketchbook.

Richard Saltonstall sponsored a group of settlers headed by master carpenter Francis Stiles .They sailed from London 16 Mar 1635 on the Christian, arriving in June.

For those who receive a lot of Christmas cards, or have a lot left over from the holiday season, altering them into functional pieces is the best solution.

Create a whimsical fantasy for your kid's party. Use cartoon elements from The Little Mermaid and SpongeBob and natural marine pieces to create an undersea adventure!

Written communication is the ability to share information and its form and methods have come a long way since the first marks were made that symbolised events and ideas.

Saving money is important to the self-employed, but poorly made business cards are not the best way to save money. Business cards can be both inexpensive and of quality.

The daisy is said to mean true love, making it a popular wedding theme. There are a wide variety of invitations available to complement the tastes of any couple.

Short stories by major British and American authors, including Ken MacLeod, Pat Cadigan, Brian Stableford, Hal Duncan and Adam Roberts

Colored pencils are an excellent art medium for drawing vibrant flowers. Here are some helpful tips for producing realistic colored pencil drawings of flowers.

When choosing and preparing a pumpkin for Halloween, if people keep certain guidelines in mind, their Jack-o-Lantern will be the showpiece of the neighborhood.

It has been said red wine should be paired with beef and white wine with fish and chicken. The rule may not be so strict, but it's still a helpful guideline.

This memorable mutual activity assists leaders in teaching LDS young women the importance of getting married in the temple, and strengthens their resolve to do so.

Scientists claim a new method that can store thousands of times more data than conventional silicon chips with an estimated lifetime of more than 1 billion years.

Miniature painting is alive and growing. Painting portrait miniatures is unique and specialised. Mediums,surfaces of variety for the artistic person to create miniature

Professionally printed photo wedding announcements let couples customize their invitations like never before. Ordinary invitations become extraordinary with a picture.

Art history guide 30,000 Years of Art, with beautiful presentation of art by historical timeline, includes these sacred artifacts from the 9th century.

The Gutenberg Bible is one of the most well-known rare books in the world. With only 48 of them in existence today, they still represent the dawn of the printing press.

One of the greatest and most prolific botanical artists, Walter Hood Fitch was a master of plant anatomy and plant dissection.

The success of Charlemagne can be viewed through his educational, commercial, military, and bureaucratic reforms as well as his strong support of Christian institutions.

Provo Craft has exceeded all expectations in papercrafting with the Cricut machine.

Paper records such as birth certificates, maps, posters and photographs often get folded or rolled up for long periods of time. Here are directions for uncurling them.

Gutenberg's moveable-type printing press revolutionized the world of printing and the city of Mainz has a fantastic museum highlighting its famous son's invention.

One of the National Library of Scotland's rarest treasures is Elizabeth Barrett Browning's Sonnets from the Portuguese, a manuscript illustrated by Phoebe Anna Traquair.

ACEOs and ATCs are miniature works of art that can be traded or purchased. It is an affordable way to collect original artwork from all kinds of artists.

Help friends and family save money with personalized savings banks. This unique gift idea is easy and inexpensive, made from an acrylic paint can and scrapbook supplies.

The use of decorative, fashionable fans reflects political and social change and not least, the position of women in society.

Great ideas for stylish wedding programs - from the paper to the size to the wording to simple embellishments to all the details for dyi wedding programs.