Aside from being functional items, cabinets add beauty and life to a kitchen. But kitchens are avenues for busy activities. Sooner or later, these activities take their toll on kitchen cabinets. Grime, heat, grease and chipping will soon make the cabinets look dirty and shabby. Naturally, the first thing that comes into his mind is to buy a new set of cabinets to replace the old ones. Before considering the money, time and hassle in replacing the cabinets, why not refurbish them? Kitchen cabinet refurbishing is more in line with furniture care rather than replacement. Refurbishing... 

For years, wood has been seen as a beautiful material, relatively easy to work with, ideal for turning into houses and furniture. As the years have gone, the disadvantages of dealing with wood have been “conquered” through various techniques and preparations. Wood isn’t as stable as metal or stone, as it contracts and expands, eventually warping, under different conditions. The “starting point” of such issues with wood happens when it is cut out and dried, as wood continues to move throughout its lifespan, determined through humidity and temperature... 

Handcrafters do not only make crafts for their personal use, it could be a gift, souvenir, for business or for involving children in arts and designs. Engaging into handicrafts could unleash a person’s creativity. For children, engaging them in craft making could help them develop their talent. Handcrafters could also make a business out of craft making. Here are some creative ideas where handcrafters could engage children during their spare time. Parents could even introduce it to their kids, avoiding too much time in front of the computer or television. -> Picture... 

Throughout man’s history, quilts have been prominently used in every household all over the world. Suffice it to say, quilts have easily transcended the dictates of the ever-changing trends in home furnishings. Since quilts were first used in the 17th century and have continued to survive in the modern ages, we can all assume that the craft is here to stay for good. This is mainly because quilts have a uniquely quaint charm of its own that any other form of needlework would be hard pressed to compete with. The perfect combination of functionality and aesthetic value of... 

An interesting and exciting project for many handcrafters today is creating cameo jewelry. Since the Medieval period, elegant cameo pendants have been used by royalty and noblemen. In their early days, cameo pendants contained carved profiles of a scene or a person, which was attached on a base with a gold or silver frame. Nowadays, cameo pendants and other jewelry items such as earrings and bracelets make a great accessory for special occasions and parties. Handcrafters like you can create cameo jewelry by using self-portraits, vintage photos, or scrapbook paper patterns in... 

The world has produced civilizations in different races and locations. The civilizations live by people nowadays are attributed to the centuries old of human understanding and discovery. The products of civilizations are too many to count as they are accounted specifically in commerce, science, technology, literature and religion. In commerce, the nature of transaction for the exchange of goods is characterized by the essence of humans to need and desire. With human necessities and innovation came a medium for exchanging of human needs and wants. Money in any form has become... 

Scrapbooking and rubber stamping are considered by many crafters as inseparable. Well, this is because rubber stamping plays a very significant role in enhancing the looks or appearance of a scrapbook. Being considered as inseparable, scrapbooking and rubber stamping are always offered together by hundreds of craft stores. This means that if one craft outlet is offering scrapbooking materials, there is a great possibility that that store is also selling tools and accessories for rubber stamping. Well, the combination of these two popular crafts is well-known or recognized throughout... 

Have you ever wished you could learn how to knit but just never had the courage to begin? You thought it would be very complicated and who wouldn’t? Imagine using multiple needles compared to the traditional single needle, it surely can give you the chills. But don’t worry; it is never too late to start and it is not as hard as you thought it would. Chocolates and flowers may be nice but nothing will compare to a gift that’s from the heart not to mention from your own time and effort. Knitting is done with the use of various yarns and thread to turn it into... 

Generally speaking, embroidery refers to the method of stitching that can be done either by hand or by a sewing machine. Of the two methods, hand embroidery is the most complicated. It is tougher to do than machine embroidery and it can be scrupulously intricate and time consuming for the reason that it involves the use of nimble fingers and it demands much creativity. It is this nature basically which makes hand embroidery an arduous job. Hand embroidery comes in several types. Each type differs significantly from the technique used, as well as from the designs and patterns... 

Scrapbooking and rubber stamping are two of the most well-known pastimes since the early days. Both women and men of almost all ages have been considering these crafts and with great results that these crafts can give, it’s no wonder that more and more people are now gaining interest to scrapbooking and rubber stamping. If you happen to be one of the millions of out there who are interested in scrapbooking and rubber stamping, I bet you would be happy to know certain ideas associated with the crafts. The great news is that a number of stamping and scrapbooking artists...