Posted by Churchill Vicki on May 30th, 2007 in Hobbies ·
Although every hand made card has its own style and unique qualities sometimes it is nice to try something new and a little different.
When making my own handmade cards I tend to use decoupage because I can sit and watch TV one night and do all the cutting out and piecing the decoupage together then the next night I can make the cards up.
I recently started to have a look at aperture cards and found that they can be extremely versatile and you can really come up with some interesting and varied ideas.
An aperture card is a card that has a template cut out of it…
Posted by Churchill Vicki on May 30th, 2007 in Hobbies ·
Using alcohol inks is something I have not tried before and to be honest I was a little apprehensive, looking at all the different pots of inks, mixers and blending solutions it appeared to be a complex and difficult craft to master.
Alcohol inks are dye based multi surface inks that can be used on a variety of surfaces including glossy paper, dominos, plastic, metal, shrink plastic metal foil, glass and many other materials.
Each color of alcohol ink can be intermixed and should be used with a blending solution which can be used to lighten, blend and even remove colors.
There are also four mixatives, gold, silver, pearl and copper…
Posted by Churchill Vicki on April 29th, 2007 in Recreation and Leisure ·
We all like to play games, we all need to play games whether they are board games, video games, outdoor sports or just messing about with our partner games we all have an innate desire to play.
Playing is an essential part of our evolution…
Posted by Churchill Vicki on April 29th, 2007 in Relationships ·
Essentially wedding reception favors are seen as a token gesture from the bride and groom as a thank you to guests for helping them celebrate their big day…
Posted by Churchill Vicki on April 29th, 2007 in Cars and Trucks ·
When looking to buy a second hand car you should be extra careful and vigilant as purchasing a car from a private sale does not usually come with the reassurance of a warranty.
Used cars have one major advantage over buying a brand new vehicle and that is the price…
Posted by Churchill Vicki on April 29th, 2007 in Humor ·
We all like to laugh and a smile and there is no quicker way to evoke joy than looking at cartoons and humorous pictures.
For as long as man has been able to paint and draw, funny pictures and cartoons have been depicted on caves walls, canvas, paper, floors, ceilings and even skin!
Many award-winning artists have drawn and painted comical and funny pictures not to mention such legendary historical figures as Raphael and Leonardo De Vinci whose comical works are highly regarded…
Posted by Churchill Vicki on April 29th, 2007 in Relationships ·
Ok, so you have set the date, booked the venue and found ‘THE’ dress, now you have decided it’s time to start looking for wedding cakes, but not just any wedding cakes, the perfect wedding cake that will feature in the eternal photo of you and the groom, knife in hand smiling!
Sounds easy enough until you actually start looking!..
Posted by Churchill Vicki on April 29th, 2007 in Relationships ·
Hundreds of people, bright lights, microphones and uncomfortable clothing, not the ideal setting to stand up and start talking, particularly at the moment where you are probably nervous, sweating, dry mouthed and your stomach feels like its doing somersaults!
You will be pleased to know there are ways to combat your fears and settle your nerves.
The first thing to remember is who your audience is…
Posted by Churchill Vicki on April 29th, 2007 in Food and Drink ·
Today, everyone is aware that vegetables are good for you and eating the right amount can improve longevity significantly…
Posted by Churchill Vicki on April 29th, 2007 in Relationships ·
In this article I will explain the basic steps to preparing a wedding speech to remember.
There may come a time in your life when you are called upon to make a speech…