Crafts & Hobbies #63: Digital Scrapbooking

1. I went to Scrapblog.com and watched the video and spent a little time selecting a layout and then uploaded pictures.

2. I think digital scrapbooking is wonderful! We are currently dealing with hundreds of family photos (the actual physical items) which have been handed down and this method is so much better! Easier to keep, document, share, etc. for others and even future generations, if the scrapbooks are saved to cd.

3) As far as I could tell, posting the layout actually meant having to register, although I did not have to register to play around with the layout, upload photos, etc. When I checked it on my blog, the script kept saying it was loading, so I had to click on view full size to actually view it. Don’t know what’s up with that!

Crafts & Hobbies #63: Digital Scrapbooking

Crafts & Hobbies #65: Coin Collecting

1) I looked up a 1882 Morgan silver dollar that I own in the Red Book. Looks like I’ll be keeping my day job, since it looks to be worth only $18.00!

2) I looked up dealers in the PNG directory and was surprised to see there are not that many for the state of Texas. I did see four in the Houston area. There were gobs listed under coin dealers in Google Maps for Houston.

3) Overall, this looks like a hobby that could get involved. The grading of coins especially seems to get a little tricky. I could more consider myself to be an occasional collector, maybe hoping to come across something valuable as I go. I know, the odds are like winning the lottery!

Crafts & Hobbies #66: Knitting and Crocheting

1. I checked out the knitting and crochet websites, especially the ones to do with making items for charities. I do not knit or crochet now but may do so in the future. These do look like relaxing, worthwhile hobbies. At this point, I would rather make a lap blanket, mainly because it looks like it might be the easiest? Not knowing how to knit or crochet, I can’t really tell.
2. Yes, our branch does have a knitting group, which appears to be very popular and inviting!

Crafts & Hobbies #62: Decoupage

Actually, I decoupaged eons ago. I believe it was a foot stool and I remember it as being ridiculously easy! I don’t see decoupaging in my immediate future but would definitely consider it if just the right idea surfaced.
I especially liked the outline of the desk that was decoupaged on the bureau on Flickr. I also loved the poster chairs and the Warhol cabinets that came up on Jonathan Fong Style. They wouldn’t fit into my “décor” but were fantastic and inspirational!

Crafts & Hobbies #61: Craftspiration!

1) I did check out the craft sites. The website that I found most appealing was Instructables, mainly because it seemed to have a lot of practical advice about how to improvise in creating or fixing something useable. For instance, I would be interested in learning how to make homemade sunscreen, which is really not a craft. I guess at this point in my life, I’m really not that into making a craft for craft’s sake.
2) I looked at the websites in the multimedia section. I think learning a craft by watching a video would be great! Written instructions, for me, can be kind of hard to follow.

3) Overall, this crafting section was very interesting. Even if I personally don’t use it, it can be helpful for patrons or for planning programs.