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A bandana is another name for a kerchief from the French, couvre-chef, “cover the head”. It`s a triangular or square piece of cloth tied around the head or neck for protective and decorative purposes. One of the features that distinguish a cowboy is their bandana tied around their necks. At one time they used it to cover their mouths and noses to stop from breathing in dust riding on their horses. It is also used to protect their necks from the sun. In design the print most recognisable with bandana is a paisley pattern as they are printed in this...

In fashion, linen is used a lot in hot weather as the fibre is very absorbent and so it keeps you cool and fresh. Wood has been used as both fuel and a construction material for thousands of years. And lastly burlap is an American term in the UK we call it hessian, it is a fabric made from skin of the jute plant.  All sorts of durable items such as sacks, twine, curtains carpets can be made using this material. If you`re feeling creative have a look at digitalpaper.shop  for these materials. Here are some ideas of what to do...

Do you have your creative head on? Well if not pop it on because here you will find lots of arts and crafts ideas on what you can do with your striped scrapbook paper which you can find if you have a look on digitalpaper.shop. There are many choices of designs in every colour under the sun....well if not every colour very nearly! There are also many styles from horizontal or vertical to diagonal, I`m sure you will find a style that suits you. Designing Pictures Using Your Striped Scrapbook Paper I love the striking yellow colour in these pictures against...

Luxurious Pink and Gold Damask Paper What could be more elegant than this luxurious looking paper? Our beautiful Pink and Gold Damask Paper comes in a variety of shades and styles so there is surely a design that will exactly fit your requirements. You may be looking for something very vivid and vibrant or you may prefer a paper which is a gentle more muted shade. It is really a matter of personal choice and will need to complement the event that is taking place. The vivid shades of pink and gold are stunning and look beautiful for using as...

An army is a group of soldiers who fight for and defend their country.  The saying here comes the cavalry is used in warfare to depict an army coming to help fight off an enemy.  As being a soldier and defending your country is a job that any man should be proud of this leads an example to many little boys who use their imagination and play games with their toy soldiers.  Being in the army may be a job they may wish to do in the future much like a being fireman or a policeman all these jobs spark a child`s...