Category: Hobbies & Toys

Often we are involved with crafts as children, in art or sewing classes, but then once we get past a certain age we are no longer challenged to find something new, and something which we might really enjoy given half the chance. My Mum was artistic as a child, she enjoyed painting and drawing, […]

Model train plans can specifically refer to the plans which you will use for your train track design, or they can represent something which is much more involved. They in fact, can, and should refer to the entire design, and anything else you have decided to make a part of your model train layout. […]

Candles have been an important part of human society for thousands of years. Originally, the only way to possibly see once the sun went down, was from either torches, fires, or candlelight. Torches were not safe indoors, and walking from room to room carrying a portable fireplace with you was not practical or possible. […]

Knitting can be a really exciting hobby for those who practice it and can be more exciting to do than working with sewing machines. Not only does knitting provide a good use of one’s time, one can also explore the creative side by delving into various designs. There a number of things that are […]

Die-cast tractor trailers are one segment of the die-cast vehicle market. Tractor-trailers are attractive to collectors because they are available in many customized schemes as well as company representations. Many collectors focus solely on die-cast tractor-trailers, while others will choose a few models to add to their die-cast vehicle collection. Imprinted tractor-trailers can be good gifts for […]

Polar fleece blankets evoke images of feeling cozy and warm on a cold winter’s night. While many people feel it is too time consuming to make a blanket, a person who enjoys crafting will find this project enjoyable. You can make a polar fleece blanket providing you have a little time and talent to […]

Candle making is a craft that many people love to adopt whether for business purposes or as a hobby. However, in all cases it requires a great deal of practice so that you become a skilled person in this art. Those who have mastered this art are usually known as craftsmen. If you really […]

If you are in need of a group project for a kids club and would like to teach basic wood crafting skills, consider a simple birdhouse or shelf. For projects this size, the wood craft supplies can be fairly cost effective, especially if you are willing to use scrap lumber and borrowed power tools. […]

The most well-rounded model train layout you can have is the HO scale. That's how many in the hobby would describe it. Considered the middle of the road, HO scale has a ratio of 1:87 making it the in-range scale of the rest. In the UK OO gauge is a similar size, but not […]

One thing I know for sure, when you are a 'beginner' at any hobby or sport, it's obvious. There is no shame to being new, but I think a lot of people have hesitated to try something new, just because they do not want to be the 'new guy'. I say, 'get over it'. […]