REPAIRING "TOY" VENTRILOQUIST FIGURES This guide deals with the repair of the ventriloquist figures made by Juro/Eegee/Golberger, Horsman, and other companies that made similar figures. The repairs covered in...
Making a sock monkey is pretty easy, even for someone who can't sew very well. All you need are a pair of Rockford Red Heel socks, needle thread, and some stuffing. Some people embroider on the eyes and add...
Don't Waste Your Money - Buy The Best and Actually Get The Best Price Too! There is a lot of junk Cornhole, Corntoss (Corn Toss) and Baggo product out there, I want to help you see what makes a truly quality...
I cannot draw a decent stick figure. Yet more than once I have earned my living as a collage artist. Collage as an art form offers the non-drawing artist a way to creatively and easily express yourself, an...
For those of you who are interested in purchasing Gucci dog tags, I wanted to point out a couple of unique characteristics of the ones I purchased from Neiman Marcus that can help you tell the difference...
Blythe (pronounced "blithe" or like the 'bli' sound in "blind") is a doll created in 1972 by designer Allison Katzman with the now-defunct American toy company Kenner. Reportedly, she was modeled after...
TRANSFORMING A ROOM When I set out several years ago to convert an empty room in my house into a display showcase for my collection of cars, my wife tried in vain to get me to buy a fancy wallpaper border...
A child's imagination is something to be encouraged and treasured. Young children learn many skills through imagination, from independent play, interactive play, language and cognitive skills to name a few....
My teenage son is out with friends and I have a few hours in a quiet house. As the practice location for his screamo metal band of five 16 - 19 year old boys, this is a rare and welcome gift. I am going to...