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15 Ways to Create Some Extra Holiday Money Originally this was going to be a list for my two teenagers but some of these ideas are better suited to adults with a valid driver's license and a bit of know-how. Some of these take a bit of planning and organizing, but most of them could be... 5 Things Every Craft Artist Must Know About Copyright to Protect Your Designs Artists and craftpersons who wish to protect their designs need to know the truth about common misconceptions of copyright law. Simply put, copyright is the legal exclusive right of the artist of a creative work to control the copying of that... Chess Tables Where design meets functionality A well made chess table isn't going to make you a better chess player but it is going to bring a level of class to both your game, and the room that it resides in, that no ordinary chess board can match. More than... Fun With Foamies If you haven't been to the craft store in a while, or even taken a quick visit through the craft section of your super center, then you may not have noticed the explosion of foam and the fun you can have with it. With the colors of the... Use these wedding cake ideas to help you select a beautiful cake Are you to the point of selecting your wedding cake but have no idea what type of cake you want? Do you need some ideas so you can have a beautiful wedding cake? Great, read on for some great wedding cake ideas. As you may or may not know,...         Book Review: Gifts for Baby - Toys, Clothes & Nursery Accents to Make with Love By Joanne O'Sullivan ©Copyright 2003 128 pages With Christmas fast approaching, there is still time to create a thoughtful gift, for the special baby, in your life. This book includes projects for, both, those who sew and those who enjoy crafts, alike. In addition to easy to follow instructions, and colorful photos of each project, the book also covers topics such as choosing the right gift, tips on fabrics and embellishments, common stitches, gift presentation ideas, safety issues, and a helpful, standardized baby sizing chart. Templates for each project are included, as well. Another interesting feature of Gifts for Baby is the fact that Ms. O'Sullivan has included several examples of "welcoming the new baby" traditions, which cover various cultures, and time periods. Did you know that in Cambodia strings with money attached are tied around a baby's wrist as presents? Or, in Ancient Greece new parents placed a piece of woolen fabric over their door, to announce the birth of a baby girl? A wreath made of olive branches was placed over the door, if the child was a boy. All of the projects are practical. These gifts will be used, not stored in the top of a closet. Many of them are educational, in nature. Projects included: ~Window Dressing Flower Garland ~Heart-Felt Booties ~Baby Kimono Top w/ Embroidered Trim ~Big, Fun, Soft Baby Blocks and Balls ~Royal Treatment Washcloth and Towels ~Pretty and Practical Portable Changing Pad ~Moon and Stars Cradle Sheet ~Star Bright Applique Top ~Beaded Baby Booties ~Buttercup Fleece Stroller Blanket ~One-of-aKind Snap Tops ~Baby Bee Hooded Towel ~Twinkly Star Toy ~Just Ducky Toy Tote and Floor Pad ~Baby's Best Friend Stuffed Scottie Dog ~Four Seasons Felt Activity Book ~Dots and Flowers Decoupage Shelf ~Good Little Eater Oilcloth Bib ~Sweet Little Socks ~Vintage Tea-Towel Lavender Sachet ~Color-Slice Felt Rattle ~Flying Friends Mobile ~Nursing and Play Pillow ~Good Times Rolling Toy Basket ~Elfin Slippers ~Little Ladybug Sunhat ~Sweetheart Shade ~Baby Pixie Hat ~Baby Bunting ~Fairytale Treasure Chest ~Baby's First Counting Book ~Snuggle Bunny ~Super-Absorbent Diaper Bag Pouch ~Toile Keepsake Box ~Playful Pony Bookends ~Star Attraction Frame ~Fleecy Jumper ~Fleecy Baby Pants ~Changing Table Organizer ~Cute-as-a-Button Changing Table Tray ~Little Bird Baby Album About the Author Merry Vincent is a freelance writer, living in northern Michigan. She is an avid reader, and content editor of the Reading Channel at: http://www.bellaonline.com/Site/reading