Hobbies Articles (Sorted by date)

Profiting From Pleasure - Art Collecting Tips: A Six-Part Series on Successful Art Collecting: Part 1 - Why Buy Art?

WHY BUY ART? To answer this question, ask yourself what your reasons are for thinking of acquiring a piece of art. An artwork can cost a considerable sum, but if it meets your needs, it’s worth every penny.
Carol ChuaJanuary 30, 2006

Saving Money on Craft Show Supplies

Supplies are what make a craft. Unless you are making somethingwhere you can use regular household items, or that don’t needanything but the buyer to complete the sale, then supplies aregoing to be a major part of your crafts.
Natalie GoyetteJanuary 30, 2006

Confessions of a Designer Handbag Junkie

As you are likely aware, I am a designer handbag fanatic. I have been advised by family and friends that this could be developing into a problem, but I am confident that I have it under control.
Cathy FeldmanJanuary 30, 2006

An introduction to collecting car brochures – Part 3 – What to look for when buying.

If you have read the previous articles in this series (they can be read on this website or http://forums.retroretro.com/ ), you should now have a clear idea of what brochures you are trying to obtain for your collection.Now for the fun bit!
Annette BrownJanuary 30, 2006

Organizing Your Scrapbook Space To Help Your At Home Scrapbooking Business

How do you keep all those scrapbooking supplies organized to run your scrapbooking company efficiently. Here are several helpful tips to keep your scrapbooking business organized and efficient.
Colleen ShiachJanuary 30, 2006

Don't Buy Baby Gift Baskets, Make Them Yourself

Did you ever notice how some baby gifts stand out from the crowd while others seem to get lost in the pile of gifts? Baby gift baskets are nothing but a handful of gifts including toys, books, candy, etc. packed in a beautiful basket.
Isaac RubinsJanuary 30, 2006

Five Must Have Mechanical Music Collectibles for the Music Box and Antique Collector

Some music box and antique collectors may not realize that there are other forms of mechanical music to collect in addition to inlaid music boxes, musical jewelry boxes, ballerina music boxes, antique cars, antique jewelry, and other collectibles.
Monique HawkinsJanuary 30, 2006

Money Saving Tips For Soap Makers and Cosmetic Crafters

The craft of making soaps, cosmetics, and perfumes can be expensive if you are not careful. However, there are many things you can do to save money while enjoying this great hobby. Here are a few ideas:1.
Ololade FranklinJanuary 30, 2006

Easy Invention Ideas

Easy invention ideas? Why easy? Sometimes it's just too intimidating to think about building a new type of car, television, or other complicated invention. So these are ideas for garage or basement tinkerers.
Steve GillmanJanuary 26, 2006

Lincoln Cent Pennies - Collectors Love Them While Most Folks Hate Them

If you walk accross a street and you see a quarter on the ground would you pick it up ? I bet you would. Now, what if the coin you saw lying there was a penny, would you still pick it up ?
Robert W. BenjaminJanuary 26, 2006