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Welcome to the world of Reverse Painting on Glass. Reverse painting on glass has been considered a popular ‘art of the people’for  many centuries. The use of glass as a support for this intricate painting technique has not hindered its  continuing popularity.

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Daruma dolls are representations of the historical Indian priest Bodhidharma, a sage who traveled throughout Japan and China in the 5thor 6th century AD. Bodhidharma is credited with establishing Chan Buddhism in China and Zen Buddhism in Japan. Legend has itthat Bodhidharma achieved enlightenment, or satori, following seven years of meditation either in a cave or as he was facing thewall of a room at the Shorinji Temple in China. During this time he moved neither his eyes nor his limbs.Legend has it that as a result of his inactivity Bodhidharma’s limbs shriveled and fell off. Another legend relates that angrywith the fact that he had fallen asleep during his meditation, Bodhidharma cut off his eyelids in a fit of anger.It is believed that the severed eyelids fell to the ground and sprouted into China’s first green tea plants!

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Scrapbooking is a wonderful hobby! Besides being relaxing and fun, it also allows you to be creative and to spend qualitytime with your family and friends. Plus, it results in a storybook of lifelong memories.

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Who would have thought that your scrapbooking and card making had a connection to the Maya Indians? Rubber Stamping is certainlyone of the fastest growing hobbies today, and for good reason. With its inexpensive materials and creative versatility, rubber stamping providesmillions with hours of fun and creativity. How did it all start?

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If you are involved in the crafts business, and are profitable, you are among the rare breed who have successfully combined art with business. If, however, you still have yet to show a profit (or enough profit) after a show, this article may get you going in the right direction.

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Let the cat out of the bag! True, you will know various cat collectibles in here. No secret will be hidden,and no cat collectibles you wouldn’t know. Everything is here for you. You needn’t put a mouse as bait?hmmm!!!

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According to the dictionary, collage art is an artistic composition made of various materials (as paper, cloth or wood) glued ona surface. The word comes from the French word “coller,” meaning to glue or to paste.

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