Hobbies Articles (Sorted by date)

Photography: From Hobby To Your Very Own Business

That’s right. Who could say that there’s no chance that your hobby could also be the foundation of your first business venture? There are a lot of people out there who are in need of a good photographer to capture images of their...
Michael ColucciApril 14, 2006

Scrapbooking for Kids

As a homeschooling mom of 4 girls, scrapbooking for kids has been on my mind alot lately. Let me back up a bit. My 4 year old was quietly playing one day with a roll of stickers.
Dawn StegallApril 14, 2006

All About Japanese Lacquer And Exquisite Sprinkled Pictures

Before I describe these unique and beautiful works of art, exclusively Japanese, I feel that you need to know more about Lacquer, the extraordinary medium that was used. Only then will you fully appreciate these brilliant creations.For readers who...
John N. CohenApril 14, 2006

Pure Photographic 'Special Effects' Without a Computer or a Darkroom!

The discovery of this technique was the result of an accident. The chance projection of a slide without having the screen in place resulted in a portrait appearing partly on some fabric and partly on the wallpaper.
John N. CohenApril 14, 2006

Settlers of Catan Strategy - Part 2 - The Wood-Brick Strategy

The Settlers of Catan has been the flagship for German Style Designer Games for many reasons, some of the main ones being its elegant simplicity and its depth of strategy.
Dan KozarchukApril 14, 2006

Butterflies In The Bedroom

Kids and nature. Kids seem to love most things that nature throws at them. And that includes little bugs running around the house and flying in the windows. When I was a kid I loved nature. And butterflies were part of that love.
Peter LegroveApril 14, 2006

Ants In The Living Room

There seems to be no end in what you can buy through the mail. Ants, butterflies, frogs and ladybirds can be delivered to your door in secure packages.
Peter LegroveApril 14, 2006

Japanese Beetles in the Rose Garden

Adult Japanese beetles are one quarter to one half inch long with copper colored wing covers and a shiny metallic green head. Between the green head and tiny tufts of white hair along their side you’ll recognize them easily as they happily...
Doug GreenApril 14, 2006

From Immigrant to American Toy Producing Leader- The Gund Story

For over 100 years the name Gund has been synonomous with quality, baby-safe plush products. The oldest and leading soft toy manufacturer in the United States, the Gund story is one of a family owned-business leading the industry in quality, safety...
Sharon LauerApril 14, 2006

Free Art Instruction - Portrait Painting Tips & Techniques

Being able to capture the likeness of a human being on canvas, using paint, is certainly a sought after accomplishment for many new painters. It can also be somewhat challenging.
Ralph SerpeApril 14, 2006