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Joined 6 years ago from Seattle, WA. Last activity 9 hours ago.

Rae makes her living writing about "whatever" on the internet. She especially enjoys sharing her experiences with body art, travel, backyard gardening, costume crafts and cooking.

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Rae is a costumer and textile artist by schooling (BA & MFA) and a graduate of the 1989 Clarion Writer's Workshop.  She draws from her own, genuine life experiences to write her Hubs, so feel free to ask questions!  In addition to the content she creates here, Rae has written and moderated BellaOnline.com's Body Art topic since 2002, creates lenses on Squidoo.com, and takes on freelance writing, web design, marketing or textile/art projects for private clients.

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    Tansu Storage Chests

    35 hours ago

    Instead of a standard chest of drawers, consider a Japanese tansu, a traditional stepped storage chest. It combines beauty and function efficiently and makes great use of vertical space.

  • 4

    Video Temple of Goddess Spirituality, dedicated to Sekhmet

    5 months ago

    The Temple of Goddess Spirituality dedicated to Sekhmet is a modern temple and retreat center. Located in Cactus Springs, NV the temple works to promote goddess spirituality, peace and multi-faith dialog.

  • 19

    Meeting Other HubPages Authors

    2 months ago

    Go from virtual to reality and learn how you can meet up with your fellow Hub authors in person! With a little effort, you can find Hub authors wherever you go!

  • 10

    Three Great Days In London On Foot

    2 months ago

    You don't need a travel agent to plan a great three day trip to London. Based on what you like to do, it's easy to put together activities and experiences that will suit you best!

  • 12

    Wagashi - Traditional Japanese Desserts

    5 months ago

    Traditional Japanese sweets called wagashi are most often served as part of the ritual tea ceremony but for many fans of these tiny confections they are a fun and tasty dessert.

  • 8

    Video Seattle's Summer Seafair

    34 hours ago

    For six weeks in the summer, Seattle celebrates Seafair, a collection of events and community happenings. Whether you are local or visiting it's a great time to get out and immerse yourself in Seattle culture.

  • 68

    Avoiding Duplicate Hub Content

    3 months ago

    HubPages has strict rules about not having unoriginal material in Hub content. Learn what duplicate content is and how to easily avoid it.

  • 6

    iPad Touch-Typing - the iKeyboard vs TouchFire

    9 months ago

    Which product will bring true touch-typing to the iPad? See how the iKeyboard and the TouchFire compare to each other.

  • 16

    The 5 Best Oregon Weekend Getaways

    6 weeks ago

    Looking to get away for the weekend in Oregon? Try Portland, the Columbia Gorge, Sisters, Ashland and Silver Falls State Park.

  • 36

    Shiso - exotic Japanese basil

    7 weeks ago

    Shiso is an herb most often found in Japanese cooking. It can easily be grown in the garden and lends itself to all sorts of recipes and uses.

  • 24

    Morbid Seattle Tours

    7 months ago

    Take a look at Seattle's dark side, with ghost tours and visits to famous grave sites. Tour creepy and haunted spots, or pay a visit to famous musicians and actors graves.

  • 30

    Ten Best Tips For Applying Makeup

    2 months ago

    Learning how to apply makeup just takes a bit of practice and remembering that less is more. Here are my ten best tips for how to do your own makeup.

  • 25

    Battling Athlete's Foot

    5 months ago

    Tips and advice for dealing with the fungal infection known as Athlete's Foot. Suggestions for home treatment of chronic foot fungus.

  • 20

    Unique Wedding Rings and Bands

    3 months ago

    When you pick out a wedding ring, you want to find one that is perfectly suited and unique to yourself and your future spouse.

  • 31

    Growing White Strawberries

    10 months ago

    If you love garden edibles, take a look at white strawberries. These are a fun, non-invasive fruit that is ever-bearing and easy to grow!

  • 16

    Drive An Art Car

    3 months ago

    Take a colorful look at what might the ultimate personal form of transportation: the art car. Each is a rolling, one-of-a-kind work of automobile art.

  • 17

    Grow a Dark Garden

    3 months ago

    How to bring a dark and sinister air to your backyard gardening. Design your own Victorian, gothic or witches' garden.

  • 30

    Shrinky Dinks Arts & Crafts

    5 months ago

    Shrinky Dinks is a fun plastic that is decorated and then baked, causing it to shrink down in size. With new colors and inkjet paper, Shrinky Dinks is a great arts and crafts material.

  • 308

    Nose Piercing Healing Issues

    7 weeks ago

    As a follow-up to Everything About Nose Piercings, this Hub offers information on healing and aftercare. Get advice on jewelry issues, keloids or bumps, changing jewelry and more.

  • 24

    Choose New or Vintage Eyeglass Frames

    5 months ago

    Tips and advice for choosing a pair of eyeglass frames. Learn about frame shapes, size and vintage eyewear.

  • 2

    Best iPad Cases and Sleeves

    11 months ago

    Now that you've got a new iPad, make sure to protect it against damage. Here are suggestions for the best cases and sleeves for your iPad.

  • 21

    Top iPad Accessories & Apps for Travel

    3 months ago

    When it comes to traveling, an iPad can streamline what you carry and be used for work or fun. Here are iPad accessory and app recommendations for travelers.

  • 14

    Cook With Carrots

    5 months ago

    Raw or cooked, carrots are a healthy and beautiful addition to almost any meal. Get tips and tricks for cooking, storage and making fanciful garnishes.

  • 10

    All About Kosher Meat

    2 months ago

    A beginner's guide to Jewish dietary law and understanding what makes meat and poultry kosher.

  • 24

    Cooking With Garlic

    7 months ago

    Whether you want to add a little spice or lot, garlic is a wonderful addition to many meals. Learn about the varieties of garlic and how to prepare it.

  • 12

    Low-Fat, Homemade Quark Cheese

    9 months ago

    Quark is a soft, white cheese which can be easily made at home. It can be a great low-fat, high-protein substitute for many other types of cheese.

  • 8

    Sprouted Seeds, Beans, Rice and Grains

    11 months ago

    Sprouting is an age-old method for providing fresh greens in winter or increasing nutrition and food volume. Learn about cooking with sprouted seeds, beans, rice or grains.

  • 20

    The 5 Best Washington Weekend Getaways

    12 months ago

    Looking to get away for the weekend in Washington State? Here are my five best recommendations for Washington weekend getaways: Mount St Helens, the San Juan Islands, Snoqualmie, the Olympic Peninsula and Walla Walla.

  • 12

    Singer "Featherweight" Sewing Machines

    5 months ago

    The Singer "Featherweight" became a classic sewing machine due to its portable nature and sturdy simplicity. Learn more about these popular vintage sewing machines.

  • 22

    How To Make Your Own Fabric Banners

    36 hours ago

    Making a custom fabric banner for an event or party is much easier than you think! Learn tips and tricks for how to make your own fabric banners quickly and cheaply.

  • 83

    Adventures of an iPad Owner

    5 months ago

    The experiences and adventures of an iPad owner. See how Apple's new tablet computer performs on the road.

  • 12

    The Purple Grimoire

    2 months ago

    The Purple Grimoire is the gateway to exploring Paganism, as guided by Relache. Learn about the Wheel of the Year, magickal practices, Pagan beliefs and traditions.

  • 23

    Riding Amtrak's Empire Builder

    5 months ago

    The Empire Builder is an Amtrak train route that runs from the Pacific Northwest (Seattle or Portland) to Chicago, Illinois. Train travel can be a fun and relaxing option to traveling by air or car.

  • 27

    For the Love of Bubble Wrap

    3 weeks ago

    A lightweight packing material that uses air... and just plain fun to play with! What is it about bubble wrap that makes people love it so much?

  • 26

    Backyard Apiaries and Beekeeping

    34 hours ago

    For the more advance gardener, keeping bees can be a fun and challenging facet to add to your backyard. The benefits include a good source of pollinators along with producing honey and beeswax.

  • 32

    Ugly Sweater Parties

    7 weeks ago

    Get wrapped up in the pop culture celebration that is the Ugly Sweater Party! Turn tacky into trendy, woolly into winning and a dreaded sweater into the hit of the party.

  • 23

    Sugru - the Fix-it, Mod-it, DIY Repair Material You've Been Dreaming Of!

    3 months ago

    Have you heard about Sugru? It's a self-curing rubber that you can use to repair or modify just about anything!

  • 28

    Dictation Software

    5 months ago

    If you are looking for a different way to write, you might consider dictation software. Check out this great option for productivity which helps reduce repetitive hand and wrist stresses.

  • 43

    How To Make Healthy Popcorn

    5 months ago

    Popcorn is a favorite treat to many people, but commercial or movie theater popcorn comes with terrible calorie counts and health issues. Learn how to make healthy popcorn yourself.

  • 9

    Get Tattooed At A Tattoo Convention

    5 weeks ago

    Tattoo conventions are devoted to anything and everything about tattooing. If you'd like to get tattooed by someone who isn't in your town, or are serious about tattoo contests, then a convention is the place for you to get your ink.

  • 39

    Making Homemade Butter

    4 months ago

    Making your own homemade butter is easier than you think! Get the freshest flavor by churning butter yourself.

  • 13

    Intuitive Energy Work

    7 days ago

    A variety of spritual and meditative practices involve the use of intuitive energy work. Learn about grounding and centering for both protective and projective uses.

  • 54

    Frequently Asked "Stupid" HubPages Questions

    5 months ago

    As a public service, here is a list of the most frequent "stupid" questions asked about HubPages. Get the answers to those things that seem non-obvious to some including adding music, deleting hubs, editing, little red Xs and those strange numbers in the photos.

  • 283

    Don't Make The 10 Most-Common HubPages Mistakes!

    12 days ago

    When people complain that their Hubs are suddenly tanking or that "something's wrong," it's often due to something they did themselves. Take a look at ten of the most common mistakes and avoid them.

  • 75

    10 Practical Tips for Sustainable Living

    8 days ago

    Sustainable living goes way beyond the concepts involved in being "green." Learn 10 tips for how to cultivate a truly more sustainable lifestyle.

  • 23

    Chocolate Pasta

    5 months ago

    Ready for some chocolate pasta? Explore this sweet noodle variation, try making your own and whip up some delicious sauces.

  • 14

    How The Grinch Stole Christmas!

    5 months ago

    "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" is a modern holiday classic. The story by Dr. Seuss is best-known as an animated television special by famed animator Chuck Jones.

  • 16

    Balance Ball Chair

    14 months ago

    For an ergonomic office or desk chair, a balance ball chair is a fun and versatile choice.

  • 5

    How To Make Chainmail

    5 weeks ago

    Making chainmail is a little bit tricky but once you get the hang of it, you can make all sorts of historical costumes and decorative projects.

  • 16

    Are You A Refusenik?

    5 months ago

    Do you embrace technology, or hold it at arm's length? Some people who've chosen to have a little less electronics or social media or even possessions have found themselves labeled "refuseniks."

  • 20

    Confessions of a Body Art Collector

    5 weeks ago

    From fringe subculture to paid permanent advertising, body art has really changed in the last twenty years. Take a look at tattooing and piercing from a collector's point of view.

  • 38

    Hub Content Rules and Guidelines

    11 months ago

    Knowing the rules and guidelines for allowable Hub content helps make for better Hubs. Learn what it means to have a Hub flagged and unpublished, and how to fix it.

  • 12

    Witch Bottles and Witch Balls

    11 months ago

    Witch bottles and witch balls were 17th and 18th century protective charms. Learn more about the magickal function of both types of glass vessels.

  • 23

    Everything You Need To Know About Pumpkin Carving

    4 weeks ago

    All the basics you need to know about pumpkin carving. Make your own pumpkin stencils, get carving tips and advice and suggestions for keeping your pumpkin fresher longer.

  • 39

    Natural Sodas

    3 months ago

    Many people love to drink soft drinks, but nutrionally there are just horrible! If you need to cut back or wean yourself off of them, you might enjoy trying natural sodas.

  • 18

    How To Make Great Recycled Skirts

    5 months ago

    Learn some cool ways to recycle old clothes into a brand-new skirt that you sew yourself! Turn a pair of old jeans into a skirt, or sew one from men's neckties.

  • 18

    Cooking With Couscous

    3 months ago

    Couscous is a grain dish from Northern Africa which is easy to cook and can be served with lots of other foods. Learn to roll your own traditional couscous too!

  • 41

    The HubPages Insider

    2 months ago

    Do you wish you knew more about how HubPages works? Here's an insider's guide to HubPages to help you get the most from your Hubs!

  • 7

    Tattooist Ed Hardy

    5 weeks ago

    Although some may think he's just a fashion label, Ed Hardy is considered one of the most-skilled tattoo artists of the 20th century. Learn how Ed Hardy had a huge influence on moving tattooing from the fringes to the mainstream.

  • 11

    Trompe l'oeil - The Painting of Illusions

    5 months ago

    Trompe l'oeil is when a painting gives the illusion of something that doesn't exist. Learn about fun faux finishes, or find easy-to-do murals and window art for your home or office.

  • 9

    Coulrophobia aka Fear Of Clowns

    3 months ago

    Many adults and kids are actually afraid of clowns. Just what is it that makes clowns scary and evil?

  • 14

    How To Dye Your Own Hair

    5 months ago

    Learn about dyeing your own hair and how to avoid common home hair coloring disasters. Get great hair color ideas and find coloring products.

  • 21

    Choosing Your Gothic Wedding Dress

    4 months ago

    If you love dark romance, a touch of horror and Victorian stylings, you might like a Gothic wedding dress. Learn what styles, colors and choices create a Gothic style.

  • 7

    Planning An Awesome Road Trip

    2 months ago

    Taking a road trip is a fun way to travel as you get to really see sights and meet people along the way. Get great advice on how to plan a simple road trip.

  • 6

    The Fun of Wigs

    3 months ago

    Wigs can be easy and fun to wear. Learn about wigs, how to care for and wear them, and get some really fun styles!

  • 8

    Oregon Road Trip

    35 hours ago

    Central Oregon is a great location for a car camping road trip! It offers scenic drives, cute little towns and do-it-yourself rockhounding.

  • 102

    Fine-Tuning Your Hub Experience

    2 months ago

    You've gotten down the basics of HubPages but wish you could take things to a higher level. Here are suggestions for increasing earnings potential, marketing yourself and fine-tuning your Hubs..

  • 23

    Home and Backyard Fire Pits

    5 months ago

    A fire pit can be a nice addition to a backyard or patio. Learn about different types of fire pits and fire safety.

  • 5

    The Sacred Androgyne

    5 months ago

    There are many spiritual traditions that recognize and honor the Sacred Androgyne. A blended or third gender (also known as a hermaphrodite) was often considered a sign of blessing.

  • 16

    About Animal Totems and Familiars

    5 months ago

    Many different spiritual traditions involve people working with animals for guidance or assistance. Learn about different animal totems and familiars.

  • 9

    Video Saint Stupid's Day Parade, San Francisco

    7 weeks ago

    The Saint Stupid's Day Parade is the only holiday for the First Church of the Last Laugh: the fastest-growing snack religion in the world! Celebrate April Fool's Day, the San Francisco way! Fun!Adult/Child Novelty BIRTHDAY CAKE HAT w/ CANDLES Current Bid: $7.95 ...

  • 4

    Kimono and Obi Costuming

    6 months ago

    Kimono is a favorite of fashion historians, costumers and cosplayers alike. Learn more about kimono costuming, how to wear kimono and tips on how to tie an obi.

  • 6

    Get Ready For The Zombie World Record!

    2 months ago

    Every year, over the 4th of July holiday, Seattle zombies gather to moan, stumble and make sure Seattle holds the undead world record. Make a zombie costume, do your own zombie makeup and join in!

  • 5

    Casting A Magickal Circle

    5 months ago

    The phrase “casting a circle” is often heard in magickal workings. This designation of space separated from the mundane world can be done for a variety of purposes.

  • 64

    Hikaru Dorodango - Making Japanese Polished Dirt Balls

    5 months ago

    Learn about the art of polished dirt balls, also known as hikaru dordodango. Subtle and cerebral meets getting-your-hands-dirty fun!

  • 2

    Scrying Glasses and Crystal Balls

    3 months ago

    Mention crystal balls and many people get the image of a mysterious old gypsy woman telling fortunes in a circus sideshow. Historically, scrying and crystal balls are some of the oldest forms of divination.

  • 1

    Honoring The Greek Pantheon

    2 months ago

    The mythology of the Greeks is not only a rich literary body, but the basis for an ancient spiritual belief system. These stories and myths have survived over the ages, as have the ancient practices of honoring the Greek pantheon.

  • 10

    How To Make Your Own Hair Falls

    14 months ago

    Wearing hair falls can be an every day thing for you, or it might just be for a special occasion. You can frequently see see spectacular hair falls in the worlds of tribal belly dance, goth fashion and club culture.

  • 3

    Great Garden Gnomes

    2 months ago

    Gnomes are earthly spirits, known for dwelling in forests and gardens. Bring some fun and humor to your garden with great garden gnomes!

  • 19

    Making German Pancakes

    5 months ago

    This simple German Pancake recipe is a delight for breakfast or brunch. Learn the tricks and tips for making them light and fluffy.

  • 1

    Caring for Vintage Fabric and Clothing

    6 months ago

    How to clean and care for vintage textiles. Suggestions for long-term storage of fabrics.

  • 8

    Grow Potatoes In A Garbage Can!

    3 months ago

    One of the most efficient vegetables the backyard gardener can produce is the potato. And if you grow potatoes in a garbage can, you can increase yield and space-efficiency!

  • 3

    Nevada's Valley Of Fire

    10 months ago

    About an hour northeast of Las Vegas is the Valley of Fire. Visiting this state park will show you one of Nevada's most beautiful and scenic locations.

  • 24

    Growing Sunflowers From Seed

    10 months ago

    Learn how to grow sunflowers, tell when the seeds are mature/ripe and get tips for protecting the heads so that birds and squirrels don't eat all the yummy seeds first. Explore options for shelling your seeds, or roasting them in-shell.

  • 2

    Types Of Hoop Earrings

    5 weeks ago

    One of the most common styles of earring is the hoop earring. Learn about the various types of hoop earrings and the mechanisms for how they open and close.

  • 4

    How To Do Skeleton Makeup

    6 months ago

    Do your own skeleton or skull makeup for Halloween or any spooky occasion. Be the creepiest one at the party!

  • 2

    How To Make A Home Altar

    7 months ago

    Creating an altar can enrich personal spiritual practices. Learn about what commonly goes into crafting an altar.

  • 8

    How To Remove Chewing Gum

    5 months ago

    Chewing gum can be fun, but not when it's gets stuck somewhere it's not supposed to be! Learn to unstick and remove chewing gum from hair, surfaces and clothing.

  • 7

    Creating Sacred Space

    12 months ago

    Sacred space can be a special place that exists permanently or just for a temporary use. Learn to clear energy, bless and protect space in your home.

  • 10

    Travel To Costa Rica

    3 months ago

    Costa Rica is a beautiful and interesting travel destination, especially for eco-tourism. From the beaches to the mountains, Costa Rica is one of the best places to visit in Central America.

  • 6

    Fuzzy Velvet Coloring Posters

    14 months ago

    Fuzzy velvet coloring posters can be lots of fun! Find great designs and get coloring today!

  • 9

    Kanji for Tattoos

    5 weeks ago

    Kanji tattoos are popular right now, but sometimes get tattooed wrong. Find a kanji for your new tattoo and learn how to make sure it comes out right when you get it tattooed!

  • 12

    The Ferris Bueller Chicago Tour

    9 months ago

    Recreate Ferris Bueller's famous day off for yourself! Take in some of Chicago's most well-known sights.

  • 16

    Hawaiian Tattoos

    5 weeks ago

    Hawaiian tattoos were a tribal tradition that is making a comeback on the islands. The geometric and petroglyph-derived designs are popular with locals and tourists alike.

  • 31

    Ideas To Decorate Your Office Cubicle

    4 months ago

    Break out of that Matrix mindset and make your office cubicle your castle! Decorating your cubicle can be easy and fun. Pick an overall theme or change for the holidays!

  • 534

    Improve Your HubPages Earnings

    2 months ago

    Here is my advice and recommendations for improving the earning potential and performance of your Hubs, plus tips on how to use and earn from the HubPages ad program, AdSense, eBay, and Amazon. Also, take the earnings polls and see how you are doing compared to other HubPages authors!

  • 8

    Modern Paganism

    7 weeks ago

    Learn about modern Pagansim and the Neo-Pagan community. Get info on Pagan holidays and read about how many people misunderstand what it is to be Pagan.

  • 4

    Day of the Dead Altars and Rituals

    6 months ago

    Learn about the history behind the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Meurtos). Read about the altar symbols and build your own altars and make traditional sugar skulls.

  • 5

    The History and Wearing of Kilts

    3 months ago

    A kilt is the pleated, tartan skirt best-known as the national costume of Scotland. In modern fashion, kilts don't have to be just plaid and can be worn by both men and women.

  • 16

    Starting An Herb Garden

    11 months ago

    You don't need a big yard to have an herb garden. In fact, you don't need a yard at all! See how easy it is to grow your own fresh cooking herbs in containers on your deck/patio or indoors.

  • 8

    Taking Care Of Curly Hair

    3 months ago

    Stop fighting your curly hair! Learn to take care of it more easily, prevent frizzy hair and make it healthier too.

  • 27

    Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

    11 months ago

    Fresh ice cream only needs some milk or cream, a bit of sugar for sweetening and a thickener to give it some texture. Learn how to make your own homemade vanilla ice cream!

  • 8

    Visiting Death Valley In California

    2 months ago

    California's Death Valley is a national park whose location encompasses the lowest point in North America. This popular travel and vacation destination has many interesting sights such as Badwater Basin, the moving rocks and the Amargosa Opera House.

  • 16

    Make Your Own Bath Bombs

    5 months ago

    "Bath bombs" are a rounded ball of fizzy bath salts which can be refreshing or relaxing when added to your bath. Learn how to easily make your own! Great home craft that makes a fun gift.

  • 111

    All about Nipple Piercings

    5 weeks ago

    Learn about how nipple piecings are done, what types of jewelry are worn in them, plus how to deal with nipple rings and airport security.

  • 18

    Pagan Prayer Beads

    3 months ago

    Prayer beads can be a useful tool for meditation or focusing spiritual energies. And they can be non-denominational or multi-demoninational too.

  • 29

    Make Your Own Cloak or Cape

    2 months ago

    Whether for a costume or just keeping warm, a cape or cloak can be great. Learn how to sew your own, or try the no-sew cape method!

  • 10

    The Beauty of Incense

    3 months ago

    Incense is often found as part of religious ritual throughout the world. Learn more about the why incense is burned and how you can use it in your own life.

  • 19

    Exploring Nevada By Car

    9 months ago

    If all you've ever seen of Nevada is Reno or Vegas, there's a lot you've missed! Here's all the other stuff you can do in Nevada.

  • 9

    Ink, Not Mink

    5 months ago

    For this imaginative anti-fur campaign, PETA has enlisted tattooed celebrities to put their best body art forward in support of "Ink, Not Mink."

  • 38

    Masks for Kids to Make

    7 weeks ago

    Whether it's for school or at home, kids love making masks! Here you'll find free downloads of animal masks, bug faces and more, plus tips for bringing those designs to life.

  • 8

    Shamans and Shamanism

    3 months ago

    Who are Shamans? What is Shamanism? These healers and teachers are found in cultures throughout the world, journeying beyond the body to access ancient knowledge and healing wisdom.

  • 5

    Care of Leather & Suede

    2 months ago

    Almost all leather clothing can be maintained and cleaned at home. Here are trips and tricks for leather care.

  • 13

    Make Your Own Medicine Bags and Magic Pouches

    12 days ago

    Many traditions practice the custom of carrying a small pouch as a blessed charm. Learn more about making your own mojos and medicine bags.

  • 16

    Growing and Using Dandelions

    8 days ago

    If you're tired of trying to get rid of the dandelions in your yard, you might want to try cooking with them instead! Try these delicious and healthy dandelion recipes.

  • 20

    Cooking with Lavender

    5 months ago

    Lavender can add a delightful and exotic flavor to both sweet and savory cooking. Try these great lavender recipes!

  • 320

    Improving Your HubScore

    5 months ago

    While HubScores don't mean anything outside the HubPages site, they do effect a variety of things internally. If you've been trying to figure out how to boost the HubScores of your lower-ranking Hubs or improve your overall AuthorScore here are some suggestions and advice for getting those higher numbers.

  • 2

    How To Make Balloon Hats

    8 days ago

    If life gives you balloons, make balloon hats! Quick and easy instructions for how to make your own balloon hats using twister balloons, including a HubPages Jester Hat!

  • 13

    Steampunk

    7 months ago

    Steam-power, brass clockworks, ironwork walking machines, and Victorian fashions all come together to create the wonderful genre known as Steampunk.

  • 10

    Maiden, Mother and Crone

    3 months ago

    Many traditions held a view of the Goddess as being threefold, taking the form of Maiden, Mother and Crone. Learn more about these Goddesses how they connect with the cycles of life.

  • 33

    10 Tips To Be A Great Public Speaker

    2 weeks ago

    People aren't born good public speakers, but it's a skill that anyone can learn with practice and some advice. Here are my 10 best public speaking tips.

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    Everything About Nose Piercings

    35 hours ago

    Learn about different types of nose piercings, jewelry styles, watch piercing videos and get information and advice before getting your nose pierced.

  • 20

    Cool Movie Tattoos

    5 weeks ago

    Ever wondered about a tattoo you saw in a movie? See photos and learn more about your favorite movie tattoos.

  • 5

    Handfastings and Commitment Ceremonies

    14 months ago

    Handfasting is an ancient Pagan wedding tradition that can sometimes be a betrothal or sometimes is the marriage ceremony itself. Here is some background on this lovely commitment ceremony.

  • 33

    Mohawks and Liberty Spike Hair

    5 weeks ago

    Punk rock hair can be yours! Here is advice and instructions for how to stick your hair up in a Mohawk or Liberty Spikes.

  • 12

    Moon Cycles and Names

    3 months ago

    The cycles of the Moon were used for some of the oldest calendars, and often had nicknames that reflected the seasonal shifts. Learn about moon cycles and their names.

  • 260

    Everything About Ear Piercings

    7 weeks ago

    Read about the different types of ear piercings. Get advice on aftercare and healing, shop for earrings and jewelry, watch piercing videos and more!

  • 16

    Colorful Sugar Cookie Recipes

    35 hours ago

    Cookies are delicious and fun, especially for Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day or Easter. Bake a classic sugar cookie and frost to suit the occasion perfectly!

  • 28

    Finding Your Magickal Name

    5 months ago

    Many different Neo-Pagan traditions incorporate the practice of taking a magickal name. Learn how to find your magickal name.

  • 16

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