EPHEMERA

Creative art ideas using ephemera.

Ephemera: Some people define it as a collection of assorted paper, such as, letters, labels, pictures and wrappers. Others define it as a collection which includes an assortment of paper memorabilia, charms, buttons, gears, jewelry and, well, anything.

Many people wrongly consider a mildew odor to be normal for older paper items. This is an untrue and unfortunate assumption. Do not buy mildewed items and do not infect your other items by bringing it into your home or shop.

Three ideas for creating a storage system for funeral photographs, sympathy cards, programs and other ephemera,

They're not just for school, as you well know, so let's dress them up!

There are households throughout the world that have one thing in common: games with missing pieces. Rather than scrapping them, let's learn how to use them in art projects.

Rather than throwing things away, why not turn them into art? This project is suitable for children, as well.

You've always wanted to start an altered book project, but for one reason or another, you're too afraid to get started. Here's some tips to help you break free from that.

When working on a painting, you don't have to limit yourself to just paint. Here are some ideas to add extra interest to your work.

The cocktail shaker is a lasting and highly collectible symbol for the Jazz Age, during which no self-respecting high roller or his flapper would consider kicking off an evening with anything other than a dry martini.

Packaging never actually meant to be something that people hold onto or store in an ordered manner, product packaging is becoming an increasingly popular area of collecting.

An editorial on how Wikipedia has gone mainstream and the shadow Wikipedia that has arisen during its meteoric rise.

Creating a sensational looking gift can be fun and simple. Using unusual new, and interesting recycled papers as gift-wrap is the key. Here are ideas for wrapping up your own special, sure-to-be-admired gifts!

The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League represents a time in our history where women moved from the factories and homes during World War II to the baseball fields due to the cancellation of men's baseball.

Scrapbooking is a fun and rewarding hobby that anyone can do. Get started now!

This article provides sources, both real-life and online, for getting cheap or free art, craft, and scrapbooking supplies, including dollar stores, thrift stores, sales, coupons, free downloads, and varous forms of recycling.

A look at the growth and popularity of erotica in the publishing industry

Do you love roses and the old fashioned charm of vintage florals? Would you like to start a business featuring the soft colors of Victorian roses or images of your favorite blossoms? Here are 101 business ideas using the loveliest of flowers - the rose!

eCommerce paper for MBA program class in advertising focusing on eBay; its history, methods, sales, PR objectives and advertising media mix.

Avoid the big box stores. Burlington provides ample opportunities to support independent and used bookstores.

Don't get stuck using one method to get your books. It's fast and easy to buy books online. You can also get the books you need offline. Here is a guide to ordering books.

This year's edition reveals the richness and variety of work currently being done in the video medium, featuring a diverse set of filmmakers advancing the medium and expanding its possibilities.