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I am an avid bookcrosser who heard about this site from a friend. Looking forward to trying it out.

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Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Crafts: How to make paper: 1 of 7

Simple paper-making. You can make paper from re-cycled materials i.e.; sugar paper, leaves, newspaper, pot pourri (mashed up), computer paper etc. Kids can make paper simply, but will need a little assistance with the hazardous parts of the activity. You will need: A Staple Gun. Use of a Kitchen Blender. A Rolling pin. A Woo...
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts The art of Quilling: 1 of 5

There are many types of handmade cards you can make and they are all different and pretty in there own ways. One of the styles of cards I like to make is 'Quilling'. 'Quilling' is an enchanting use of paper for decorative purposes. It is an unusual way of working paper,but is very effective. Sometimes it takes a ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Rain: 63 of 226

Darkness I sit alone in the darkness, listening to the rain. Patter on the window, quietens my brain. The melodic sound of water on glass... There is never silence in the darkness, noise envelops all. True serenity never comes, I feel so small. The melodic sound of water on glass... But I dream and I cry, to the still of the...
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Band reviews: A-Ha, then and now: 1 of 3

Who are the band that created the 80's ripped jeans trend, recorded the title song to a James Bond film and won 8 MTV video awards during 1986? Well these are just a few os there accolades, but they are... Morten Harket Pal Waaktaar & Magne Furuholmen... Who are collectively A-ha, one of the biggest bands of the eighties. Ma...
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Spring crafts for kids and families: 3 of 8

Making a simple Mosaic Birdbath. Children of all ages are interested and amazed by birds. If you make a bird bath for them, perhaps they will get a closer look at them and they will also have had a chance to get mucky and make something crafty, as all children pray to do! To make a birdbath you will need: Oven bake clay / Fi...
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Valentine's day crafts for children: 5 of 12

St. Valentines Day. Want something to do with the kids and /or keep them occupied. How about making these simple 'Heart-shaped' biscuits or 'Heart-shaped' frames. Get a simple biscuit recipe for the Heart-shaped biscuits. For example... Recipe for gingerbread biscuits: 350g Plain flour 1 teaspoon of baking powder 1 teaspoon ...
Travel > Europe Travel Diaries Travel destinations: The Isle of Lismore, Scotland: 1 of 1

Recently I visited the beautiful Isle of Lismore (Lios Mor is Gaelic for Great Garden.). I was lucky enough to be able to stay at a friends Crofters Cottage and found it an enchanting and enlightening experience that I wanted to share. The Isle of Lismore lies in Loch Linnhe south of Great Glen. The best way to reach Lismore...
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish How to care for marine tanks: 1 of 1

If you are thinking of setting up a marine aquarium...please take your time and think it through. It seems like everyone went through a spate of wanting to own 'Nemo and 'Dory'. But now it has faded down a bit thankfully! My partner and I wanted to set up a marine tank for differing reasons. I was the person who wanted the p...
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Attending a bookcrossing convention: 1 of 1

I have not had the pleasure of going to a Bookcrossing Convention yet! But I look forward to the day when one is held locally and I can get the time off from work to go to it! I have however been to a few Bookcrossing Meet-ups! For the none Bookcrosser's amongst us. See the articles here on Bookcrossing, or visit www.bookcro...
Entertainment > Movie Genres Good chick flicks: 21 of 40

The secret to good Chick flik's is the right amount of story with enough turn in story to keep our attention peaked. We are not averse to the occasional unadulterated blub into our handkerchief, but we also need a good reason and of course a little bit of eye candy can always keep our interest too! My favourite Chick Fliks a...