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Baby Birth Announcement Done On Recycled Papers

Welcoming a newborn into the world is a joyful event that parents, families, and friends can't wait to share with their loved ones. And what better way to celebrate the arrival of a new baby than by sending out a birth announcement? Birth announcemen...

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Grow Your Own Amazingly Beautiful Japanese Maple Bonsai - Part II

In the first part of this series, we discussed the basics of Japanese maple bonsai cultivation. We learned about selecting the right tree, finding the right location, and choosing the right pot. In this second part, we will explore the actual steps f...

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The Legacy Of Samplers - The Art Of Embroidery

The Legacy Of Samplers - The Art Of Embroidery by: Debra Fernandez All throughout history, both ancient and that which is being made today, man has had the desire to express himself and record history by using decorative stitching. This desire i...

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Getting the Perfect Medieval Costume for the Medieval Costume Shindig

Putting a hint of the long distant past in a party with a medieval theme is going to be fantastic. Most people imagine the Medieval time period as one full of noble knights in shining armor, rescuing ladies in trouble or peasants and masters with the...

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Dokra Craft - Indian Handicrafts Facing an Encouraging Resurgence in the Global Brassware Market

I am sure you have often heard of this art form known as Dokra craft or Dhokra art. But do you know what it is? Have you any idea where Dokra craft is manufactured? Do you know the story of its genesis? What Is It? Dokra craft is a kind of metallur...

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Some Variations In Art Conservation

Art Conservation always has the eyes to the future. There are numerous different variations of art conservation. Though there are quite a number of numerous distinct varieties of artwork maintenance, the most common theme of them all is preservation....

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When Diplomacy Fails with Tobacco Beetles

When Diplomacy Fails with Tobacco Beetles by: Cameron Elliot Tobacco beetles (Lasioderma serricorne) are nasty little buggers; left to their own devices, they will eat tobacco, lay eggs in cigars, and make cocoons, completely destroying your cig...

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Antique Jewelry - Investment and Fashion

There are two major reasons for purchasing antique jewelry: as an investment and for fashion. While the term 'fashionable antiques' might appear to be an oxymoron, the wearing of old but tasteful jewelry has always been regarded as both fas...

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Dokra Craft - Indian Handicrafts Facing an Encouraging Resurgence in the Global Brassware Market

India has always been a land of artisanal skill and creativity, dating back to ancient times, where people of the land handcrafted goods for their day-to-day lives. Over time, these techniques of handicraft production have become a part of India's ri...

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The Use Of Modern Embroidery Machines

The Use Of Modern Embroidery Machines by: Debra Fernandez In the past embroidery, or hand stitching, was identified by long, tedious hours spent bent over canvases while crafting breathtaking and intricate designs. While the embroidery of today ...

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