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Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Are Bratz dolls appropriate for young girls?: 1 of 44
Marketing gone mad.Bratz dolls were introduced to the British marketplace several years ago, and have beaten the Barbie doll brigade hands down, creating a market for the seven to ten year old range of children, with the notion that while Barbie encouraged a generation to become fashion conscience and to spend an enormous amo... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) How to make a bookmark: 1 of 20
Making bookmarks can take many different forms and this article is written to give a full overview of options available for the craftsman and for those with limited skills. Book readers treasure bookmarks, and can never have too many. They are useful for marking pages, although the use of bookmarks is more significant than th... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Easy crochet projects for beginners: 1 of 18
Crochet is a wonderful craft, and the speed at which items can be made encourages the beginner to get to grips with the different stitches, creating items that are simple during the learning experience that makes that learning process motivating. For those that have never done crochet before, there are essentials that are nee... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Cross stitch hobby: 1 of 18
For years, I have had a passion for cross stitching, and love to create the old fashioned style of samplers, which have pictures of a home, the letters of the alphabet, and a special personalized place where you can add your little bit of history, i.e. by whom the masterpiece was created and when.WHAT YOU NEEDFor cross stitch... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Do children need educational toys?: 2 of 34
Often people look at educational toys as a boring aspect. We all want our children to learn, but is it really necessary to educate them through toys? You would be surprised how much value toys have in the development of a child, and the scope of the toys available on the market today which take the "boring" aspect out of lear... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Where to find free crochet patterns: 1 of 16
Where to find free crochet patternsCrochet is becoming more and more popular as people realize that it is actually faster than knitting, and can be as complex or simple as the individual wants it to be.Every enthusiast needs patterns, and although these can sometimes be adopted and changed according to individual style and co... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) How to make your own snow globe: 1 of 12
Christmas is never the same without snow, and even if nature doesn't provide it, you can make Christmas a snowy time for kids by making snow globes together. Children who are old enough not to swallow small bits can join in and even compete as they did when I was little, each of us producing their own personalized snow globe ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) How to make your own soap: 1 of 12
Making your own soap these days isn't as complex as it used to be, with the invention of new products to help the home soap maker to produce quality soap easily without the inconvenience. The Melt and Pour range of soap making blocks is a wonderful place to start, since they have thought of everything and every taste. Ranging... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Using your love of sewing to help a charitable cause: 1 of 12
When you think of the number of people suffering in the world and how many people live alone and do not know what to do with their time, put the two links together and what you create is a harmony that helps everyone.The lady living alone becomes a useful part of society by using her skill in the art of sewing to help chariti... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Best sewing projects for beginners: 2 of 21
Many people make the mistake of starting new people to sewing on boring projects. It's not surprising that many give up the ghost for other hobbies that give quicker results, though with a little thought this can be overcome. All of us like to produce things that look nice and that are useful or make nice gifts. That way, the... More..