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76. Make and Send a Unique Photo Birthday Card to Wish Someone a Happy Birthday
September 22, 2015
We have friends, families, and co-works in life, and their birthdays come once a year. It would be a little hard to always choose a good and unique birthday gift every year that makes them feel special. Shopping something from the store is time and effort saving, but lacking of some sincerity. In the other side, a gift made by yourself is much more personal and thoughtful.
We can prepare various homemade gifts and I think sending a personalized birthday card is the great way to let someone know that they are remembered on their birthday, which would take a little more time than directly ... (read more)
Author: Adela Jones
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77. 5 Most Popular and Vibrant Uses of Peacock Feathers
September 14, 2015
Peacocks are known for their beautiful and bright plumes that are composed of bright colors, including the falcate shine of dazzling blue and green. These plumes also represent beauty, pride, magnificence, and are used in different ways in different religions and customs. These plumes grow several feet long, and consists of small flat-flat branches. Also, these plumes resemble much like human eye; therefore, they are also termed as “eyed tail feathers”. Male bird quills are colorful in nature; while female bird plumes are brown in shade. Peacock quills are used for variety of decorative and ot... (read more)
Author: Steve Thomas
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78. Importance of Feathers in Carnivals
August 24, 2015
Carnivals put on show a different definition of enjoyment, celebration and unity. They play a distinguished yet significant role in elaborating the cultural significance of a particular country. Besides displaying the ethnicity of a particular society or a nation, carnivals are also a colorful and remarkable way to bring people together at one platform. Carnivals also provide a different yet delightful identity to a nation. Different types of carnivals are celebrated in different parts of the world, portraying unity, beauty colorfulness and high level of enthusiasm. Some of the world-renown... (read more)
Author: Steve Thomas
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79. What Intense of Care Can Carpet Cleaning Deal The Real Spots
August 12, 2015
The chance of removing the spot or stain from your carpet or upholstery is 75% greater if the spill is attended to immediately after it occurs. For most food or beverage spills or pet accidents, blot as much of the liquid or debris as possible with a dry cloth or paper towel. Next, use a white terry cloth towel, and press it deeply into the spill, blotting it dry. Don't rub or scrub your carpet or upholstery with a rag or brush, as that will only damage the fibers and permanently scar the appearance of your carpet or upholstery.
Carpet can hold up to a pound of dirt per square foot before... (read more)
Author: Theresa Flores
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80. Splendid Home Decoration with Feather Craft items
August 07, 2015
Decoration is an artistic way to beautify and revamp any place, be it a party area, wedding place, home, office or any other. Among all these, home decoration is a mesmeric art that everyone loves to do. There are numerous things and ways that one can use to beautify his living place. Flowers, natural plants, paintings and craft items are some of the popularly used decorative things. Using these things, one can give traditional, contemporary, snazzy and dressy appearance to home interiors. Generally, people use craft items to give dramatic look to the interior decoration. These craft items are... (read more)
Author: Steve Thomas
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81. Trading Boundaries - so much more than a leading homeware retailer in the UK
July 27, 2015
Clap your eyes upon the beautiful Georgian Manor House and grounds that are the home of Trading Boundaries, and you could be forgiven for thinking it to be an idyllic East Sussex country residence, rather than the complete shopping destination, cafe, live music venue and gallery that it has become under the direction of Michael Clifford and Tracy Thompson.
On one hand, we are a leading Homeware Retailer UK, our beautiful showrooms housing wonderful lighting, textiles and all manner of other interior design products. But we also just happen to offer one of the largest collections of India... (read more)
Author: Smith Lara
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82. Make It Last, Make It Shine For Your Upholstery Cleaning Upgrade
July 26, 2015
Upholstered furniture is expensive and not something most people can replace whenever they feel like it or even when they need to! Therefore it's important to do everything you can to make your furniture look good for as long as possible.
With daily use, stains and dirt can build up fast in any upholstered items. Make your furniture look like new! Steam cleaning can be helpful so learn the proper way.
Even if you don't keep it until it wears out, if it's in good condition when you're ready to replace it, you can pass it on to someone who needs it or sell it and make a little money... (read more)
Author: Theresa Flores
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83. Peacock Feathers: Meaning, Importance and Uses
July 11, 2015
Peafowl, which is popularly known as “Peacock”, belongs to genera Pavo and Afropavo of the Phasianidae family. The bird is found in two Asiatic species (the blue peafowl of India and Sri Lanka and the green peafowl of Burma, Indochina, and Java) and one African species (the Congo peafowl from Congo Basin). The term “peacock” is basically used to denote male bird; while female bird is known as “peahen”.
Indian species have iridescent blue and green plumage, marked with human eye like spots. The plumage consists of tail quills and the highly elongated upper tail coverts. The plumage of Ind... (read more)
Author: Steve Thomas
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84. Craft Beer - What Exactly Is It?
July 06, 2015
You’ve heard the term and have perhaps enjoyed a micro-brew yourself, but what does the term “Craft Beer” even mean?The short answer is that craft beers are made in small batches using time-honored methods. They create a total-bodied aroma and taste that is really unique for their brew.Across the globe, there are several various explanations of the creates a accurate craft brewer. However the Brewers Association has come up with a definition of an American craft brewer which allows them to provide statistics on the growing craft brewery market.An American craft brewer is smal... (read more)
Author: Hector Allister
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85. Upholstery Cleaning to Intimidate Mold Formation
June 30, 2015
Once mildew finds a foothold in your home, it can spread quickly from one surface to another. To prevent damage to your furniture, wallpaper, books and carpets, rid infected items of mildew as soon as you discover it.
Mold thrives in moist environments, and fabrics such as upholstery can absorb moisture from the air and provide an ideal place for mold and mildew to grow. It usually appears in patches, and can give off a foul, musty odor. One of the best ways to prevent future mold growth is to keep the area and items as dry as possible.
If mildew has grown deep into your upholstere... (read more)
Author: Theresa Flores
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86. Make This Father's Day Extra with Self-made Photo Card
June 18, 2015
Father's Day is just getting fairly closer this year. It is a perfect occasion to express gratitude towards your daddy with your deepest love and pamper him with loads of Father's Day gifts for all his love and support. Ties, shirts, new watches, and shavers are practical and nice but don’t you think they are just somewhat cliché.
If you are still stumped on what innovative and thoughtful gift to get your dad this year, why don’t you just make a customized photo card from your family photos? It will definitely amaze your dad along with the everlasting impression and sweet memories. Imagi... (read more)
Author: Adela Jones
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87. St. Vincent's Carnival: Biggest Cultural Fest to Bring Vincentian Community Together
June 15, 2015
Caribbean carnivals are famous for their extravaganza and high-spirited performances in vibrant costumes. St. Vincent carnival is one among such wonderful carnivals. This popular carnival of St. Vincent is also known as Vincy Mas Carnival, having its own cultural significance and identity. The carnival celebration is a fantastic mixture of heritage, culture, life, music and colors. Traditional street parties, costumes parades, incredible calypso and steel pan performances, etc. are some of the major attractions of the carnival festivity that attracts people from over the world. This biggest, a... (read more)
Author: Steve Thomas
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88. Zaha Hadid's Fluid Furniture
June 12, 2015
Ar. Zaha Hadid adds on to her 2012 Liquid Glacial furniture collection for an ongoing show at David Gill Gallery, London.
Liquid Glacial is Zaha’s series encompassing tables, stools, a chair and centrepieces that each resembles ice-formations. Their geometries appear transformed from solid to fluid by the subtle waves rippling below the surface. Starting out with the Liquid Glacial tables (dining and coffee tables) in 2012 especially for the David Gill Gallery, Zaha had chiselled the pristine geometry of the flat table top to appear fluid and seemingly pour from the horizontal throug... (read more)
Author: Team IAnD
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89. SON Dynamo Hubs Are Both Long-Lasting And High-Performing
June 10, 2015
Electrical bicycle gear has come a long way since the introduction of the first Sturmey-Archer Dynohub in the 1930s. That hub dynamo largely pioneered today's market for such equipment, generating electrical power for bicycles during the Second World War. Today, there are few more renowned names in this field than the German manufacturer Schmidt Original Nabendynamo, otherwise known as SON.
Founded by Wilfried Schmidt in 1995, the company rapidly became one of the unquestioned leaders in the modern dynamo market. Here at Practical Cycles, we are proud to offer an extremely comprehensive ... (read more)
Author: Smith Lara
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90. Make Us Your Choice Of Bar Refurbishment Company
June 08, 2015
The question "What makes a truly great bar?" may have many possible answers depending on who exactly is answering, but there are nonetheless certain constants that can be reliably picked out. For many people, it may be the most tempting drinks deals and the right 'crowd' that makes all of the difference, while for others, such aspects as the bar's interior decor and all-round ambience have a bigger role to play.
It is so that we can ensure that your own bar is delivering to the maximum extent on the latter aspects, that we offer the complete bar fit out and refurbishment services here at... (read more)
Author: Smith Lara
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91. Mini Architecture
May 29, 2015
Alternating between an imaginary house, an architectural model and a Barbie doll diorama is a cute, sturdy 900 x 1500 x 1800 mm dollhouse designed by Architecture BRIO…
Though it came as an unusual commission, the architects took up the challenge since “it is projects like these that constantly change and challenge the processes and methods we work with,” explains Robert Verrjit, co-principal of the firm.
They approached the project imagining it to be a real one but soon took liberties in designing the dollhouse. Although it is based on principles of fun and enjoyment for a child, ... (read more)
Author: Marina Correa
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92. Buying Tools and Scrapbooking Supplies Australia
May 29, 2015
All the people who are passionate about scrapbooking or card making are really creative. They always prefer to make their works unique and attractive. If you are interested in these stuffs and want to know all about it then start with tools and processes. There are many types of tools, machines, papers, and other things available in the market for scrapbooking. Online shopping of scrapbooking supplies Australia really changed the scenario. All people want affordable and durable machineries for their projects.
Top 10 Scrapbooking Tools:
1. Scissors – Including those regular scissors, ... (read more)
Author: Jessy Sigla
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93. Tips for Buying Cottage Cutz Dies and Memory Box Dies
May 27, 2015
Scrapbooking and paper card making like crafts needs more inspiration and machineries, to bring some innovative designs into the cards. Right from embossing folders to dies, all the tools need to match the theme of the project. For different occasions, you need to make different styled cards using dissimilar Cottage Cutz and Memory Box dies.
Top 10 Themed Dies for Scrapbooking and Card Making:
1. Nature – These kinds of dies include the designs of flowers, trees, farms, pets and other animals. You can use them through your card making project ahead of spring, winter or summer for sea... (read more)
Author: Jessy Sigla
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94. Set a unique trend with Peacock Feather Neckpieces
May 26, 2015
Fashion accessories play a significant role when it comes to style, especially for women. These fashion accessories add flair and grace to feminine beauty, whether worn with a traditional outfit, a casual one or with a party outfit. But the selection of these fashion accessories is the most difficult task, when it comes to choosing an outfit. To match an outfit perfectly with these accessories is a difficult decision that one needs to take very carefully.
Fashion accessories include earrings, neckpieces, bracelets, rings and many more. Among these fashion accessories, neckpieces add glor... (read more)
Author: Steve Thomas
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95. Hackle Feathers: Finest Plumes for Dry-Wet Fly Fishing Ties
May 25, 2015
Hackle feathers are basically the rooster plumes that are obtained from both male and female birds. These birds are primarily bred for their plumes that are extensively used for making fly fishing ties. Quills that are obtained from the male hackle are multi-colored, long and pointed in nature; on the other hand, plumes obtained from female hackles are short and rounded in shape and size. The sturdiness and the inflexibility of these plumes make them perfect for making fly fishing ties, both dry and wet.
Fly fishing ties are the things that look like real insects and are used to catch fi... (read more)
Author: Steve Thomas
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96. Smart Use of Darice Embossing Folders and Craft Stamps
May 24, 2015
Scrapbooking, card making and other sorts of creative craft making ideas are getting more popularity these days. Over last few years, a noticeable growth made the crafty people more artistic. The advanced tools and techniques really made the processes faster and simple. You can shop these machineries from various online sellers. The rising demand and competitive market is busy in creating some more good products. Being smart buyers, we all must compare the pricing and review the compatibility of the element with our project, before buying it.
Choosing Darice Embossing Folders:
Emboss... (read more)
Author: Jessy Sigla
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97. Top 15 Holidays and Seasons Card Making Stamps
May 24, 2015
The crafty people can impress anyone with their works. They are praised for their creative mind and expert skills in scrapbooking or card making. Stamps are one of the best craft accessories those help us in making our project more attractive. In fact, having a special stamp for every occasion makes the cards feel well-matched with the celebrations. Nowadays, you can order card making stamps online for all your upcoming projects at reasonable prices.
15 Occasions to Buy New Craft Stamps Australia:
1. Memorial Day – Most Australian people celebrate various memorial days every year. S... (read more)
Author: Jessy Sigla
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98. Create Photo Collage Online to Preserve Tasty Memories
May 19, 2015
In this selfie-laden era, you must take tons of photos when go traveling, enjoy holidays and take part in some special occasions. However, have you found a beautiful and creative way to store them? Well, creating an eye-catching photo collage with a collection of pictures together may be the best and easiest way to preserve these tasty memories all the year round.
With some simple words on a collage, you can easily showcase multiple of your photos together on one page to tell a story vividly. Nevertheless, you need a right tool to make it. Although we can create photo collages easily usi... (read more)
Author: Adela Jones
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99. Theatrics of Design
May 16, 2015
Compiled by TeamIAnD Photography: Aljoša Rebolj and Numen/ForUse
Shakespeare’s larger-than-life Elizabethan dramatics command an equally aesthetically-heightened scenography - a feat accomplished by Numen/For Use at the recent staging of King Lear in Athens…
Like all dramatic plays that work largely on the emotional quotient for the perfect build-up to the climax, director George Kimoulis’ King Lear staged in the central space of a former derelict industrial hall on the outskirts of Athens on April16, 2015 brought forth an upsurge of emotion with the enveloping scenography by design... (read more)
Author: Team IAnD
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100. Making Beer In Your Own Home
May 15, 2015
Take a little sugar from malted barley, add to drinking water, add hops and yeast infection and you fundamentally get beer. It is as simple as those 4 steps to brew beer. What confuses numerous home brewers is all of the different variations in beer brewing and styles techniques.If you are starting out brand new, the best place to start is with extract and specialty grains. Many brewers get a kit, but I don't recommend those because the quality is not exactly the best unless you understand brewing a bit more in depth.Most packages request the brewer to include a increaser package or desk sugar... (read more)
Author: Hector Allister
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