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Performing Magic for Kids

You have just discovered the wonderful world of magic. Trip after trip to the magic shop has added to your ever growing arsenal of magic tricks. Thirty-three days later the credit card bills arrive to remind your wife that this IS an expensive hobby. No problem! You will make back all of the money you've spent and more by becoming a part-time professional magician. Looking around for places to hone your craft, you suddenly remember that you niece has a seventh birthday coming up. You call you ...
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Operating a Victorious Candle Making Business

Making candles can be great fun. Some people choose to take their love of this art and make money doing what they enjoy spending their time on. There are many areas of the candle making business you need to consider before embarking on such an adventure. Knowing how to make quality candles isn't enough. You need to educate yourself on ways to promote your candles, ordering supplies, offering customer service, and determining a price for your candles.We all know candles are a very popular item, ...
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Pacific North West Coast American Masks

Pacific North West Coast North American Masks North America is home to a fantastic range of American masks. Some of these are traditional dating back centuries others are modern based upon the traditions of Madi Gras and adaptations. If we extend the range a little into the Caribbean there is also the Trinidad Carnival the most famous of the festivals in this particular culture. The area to be covered here are; The Pacific North West Coast The masks of the Pacific West Coast of North America ...
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Making Gel Candles

Gel candles are a great item to make. Not only are they beautiful, but very easy to light. They also burn slowly, giving your candles a long life for you to treasure. Gel candles are very easy to make as well as inexpensive. You can add your favorite scents to them as well. The supplies you need to get started include gel, zinc wicks, fragrance oils if you desire, and dye to add color. Some people love the look of a clear gel candle and prefer not to use any dye. It is important that you only ...
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Photography 101 Part 2

Photography 101 Part 2 Basic Composition Now that you are beginning to understand how your camera works you can begin to understand basic composition. I know that many people that I've talked to think that photography is just pointing your camera and taking a photo but it's more than that. After you understand how your equipment works you can begin to get into the real art of photography and that art is called composition. Basic principles: 1. Use all of your available space. Fill the image ...
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Great Canning Jar Candles

We have all seen those beautiful canning jar candles with the pretty ribbon and potpourri. It is very easy to make your own canning jar candles with just a few inexpensive items that you can get from your local craft store or online. You will need wide mouth canning jars, ribbon, potpourri, votive candles with holders, and a hot glue gun. Make your own canning jar candles to add charm to the dinner table as a center piece or gift them to family and friends for gifts. To start, fill the jar with ...
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50th Anniversary Gift Ideas

A 50th anniversary gift commemorates a milestone most married couples wish to reach. What can you possibly give a couple after 50 years of marriage? The most meaningful wedding anniversary gift is one that comes from the heart: to express your love and appreciation towards all that they mean to you, how their staying married through the thick and thin of life has influenced you, to tell about the warm and loving memories you shared with them throughout the years. The 50th anniversary is ...
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Homemade Christmas Gifts for Everyone on Your List

Is your Christmas list starting to look like a telephone book? It's time to consider making your own gifts. Here are several easy ideas for wonderful homemade Christmas gifts. * Winter Warm-Up Baskets with Homemade Marshmallows and Hot Chocolate You can purchase hand-crafted marshmallows in a gourmet store like Williams Sonoma, for $15-$18 or simply make your own. The recipe can be found at Homemade Christmas Ideas for Everyone on Your List Place 4-6 marshmallows into a clear plastic bag and ...
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Where to Find Free Crochet Patterns For Beginners

Do you need free crochet patterns for beginners? The internet is a treasure of free crochet patterns for all skill levels. Beginning crocheters can pick from hat, afghans, clothes, and household items. If you don't know how to crochet, you can find plenty of tutorials to help you. Search how to crochet or crochet instructions on the internet. If you already know crochet or teaching someone else, here are a few sites to help you find free crochet patterns for beginners. Craftown.com isn't called ...
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Give the Gift of Self esteem for Christmas!

It is definitely moving in on us like a wonderful winter storm. Christmas is just around the corner and we all know what that means. It means that we have to think and re-think about what to get him and her, for Christmas. It means that our energy levels will be stretched way out. With all the preparations and money spending that we all will be involved with, one thing is certain. A kind word to boost our self-esteem and Christmas cheer will be more than welcomed by all. I have always ...
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Do Your Children's Christmas Toys Need More Than Batteries?

With the holiday season in full swing and parents making choices for what to buy their children, it is time to stop and think about what you are buying. As a parent it is frustrating enough walking in to any store and finding all the "must have" toys are either $49.99 or $99.99. First what kind of message are we sending when we buy toys that cost that much? Why must we stretch ourselves to the limit to satisfy our child's wishes. Will we really be a bad parent if we don't give in and chase ...
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The Best Gift Anyone Ever Received

Gifts that we all would like to get but never receive. Gifts that will be remembered as special and unique. Great gifts for individuals, couples, seniors, and youth. WE have all received gifts which are nice, but just don't stand out as being something special and imaginative. I have put together some ideas that may help assure the next gift you give will be remembered as something really special and unique. Here you will gain ideas for everyone: individuals, couples, seniors, and also for the ...
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