At the time I write, it is nearly Christmas so if you are going to give candles for your presents it is time to be making them. If you don’t know how there is still time to learn the basics and make some lovely, colorful votive candles. Your family and friends will surely enjoy the gifts you create. Here is how to do it.  Read more »

You can start scrapbooking with enthusiasm, determination and a desire to preserve and remember your past, enrich your present and inspire hope for future generations with your unique photos and story. Just follow these simple steps.  Read more »

Christmas is near and it is a time of giving and celebration. The idea of giving is to share your interests and to try and make the other person feel loved. To do this, one way is to give them something that you have made yourself. So to help you do this, here are a few tips that could lead to you making your own candle gifts to give to family members and friends. Read more »

Many of the techniques used in candle making are quite easy and one of the most popular candle types is votive candles. Making votive candles is easy, fun and can be done so quickly. They look wonderful adorning wedding tables, birthday celebrations, the spa room, the lounge, a romantic dinner table and have so many other popular uses as well.  Read more »

It was coming into spring and I thought it would be a good opportunity to brighten up things around home. I had seen some of the pots available for bonsai and I thought it would be good to update the plastic pot my bonsai was in. The plastic pot was a bit dull looking and I wanted to display what I had learnt about caring for bonsai trees by getting a brighter pot.  Read more »

A word of warning if you’re new to the care of bonsai trees: Don’t rush out to buy bonsai tree seeds. There is no such thing. Read more »