http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Catherine+Calder Arts and Crafts Catherine Calder Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=156376&ca=Arts+and+Crafts Important Information when using Crochet Patterns - Be sure to check where the pattern is from so you know what the abbreviations really mean. The different crochet stitch names In the English-speaking crochet world, the basic stitches have different names. The differences are usually referred to as... Parenting Catherine Calder Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=207976&ca=Parenting 'I don't know why Mummy is always shouting at me. I don’t think I am being bad, but she shouts at me anyway. I try to help but that gets me shouted at as well.' Could this be your child? Does it feel like all you do is yell at her? Life does not have to be like this. Spend a few minutes readi... Arts and Crafts Catherine Calder Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=156378&ca=Arts+and+Crafts Once you have finished crocheting your project you need to tidy all the loose ends. This can take a while if you have a lot of ends to finish off. Here are a few tips to help you get the best results. Try for an invisible finish. Ideally you do not want to be able to see where you have sewn in the... Arts and Crafts Catherine Calder Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=57087&ca=Arts+and+Crafts Starting a new hobby can be a bit daunting, don't you think? There’s everything to buy and no previous knowledge about what to get. You go into a store and the range is huge. “I’m just beginning with acrylic paints and I only want to buy a paint brush!” Well, when you’re beginning with acrylic paint... Arts and Crafts Catherine Calder Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=57088&ca=Arts+and+Crafts OK - you have paints, brushes, palette, a painting surface and some water but where do you start? When you are beginning with acrylic paints it can appear to be very complicated! Every painter has their own process, but I like to start at the back of the picture and work forward. In other words I st... Arts and Crafts Catherine Calder Sat, 18 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=35692&ca=Arts+and+Crafts OK you have all the things you need to begin acrylic painting, right? You have acrylic paints, brushes, painting surface, palette, and a container of water. Well, by taking a minute to set out your acrylic painting materials in an organized manner you will enjoy your painting session even more. Idea... Arts and Crafts Catherine Calder Sat, 18 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=35693&ca=Arts+and+Crafts The early development of the craft of crochet is linked to the imitation of lace and lace making. The word crochet comes from the French ‘croche’ or ‘croc’ meaning to hook. In the 16th century nuns taught the craft to their students and it became a recognised accomplishment of a high-born lady. Croc... Arts and Crafts Catherine Calder Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=11120&ca=Arts+and+Crafts Designing and making your own Coat of Arms is an interesting and enjoyable project. The Coat of Arms could be for your family or as a present. It will make a distinctive and original gift. You can choose whether it will be funny or more traditional. A Coat of Arms can be an unusual leaving present f... Arts and Crafts Catherine Calder Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=11121&ca=Arts+and+Crafts Have you ever gone in to buy some paper for painting and been overwhelmed by the choice? You would think it would be a simple thing to buy a sheet of paper, wouldn't you? Well, it can be if you know what the different choices mean and how it can affect your finished painting. Manufacturers have crea... Recreation Catherine Calder Mon, 09 May 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=2518&ca=Recreation Are you a member of a club or association? Have you ever thought how much better your letterheads would look with your own club logo? How about a sign for your club with your logo and club name on it? Well, it is really very easy to make up your own logo. It will be unique to your club too. By us...