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Custom jigsaw puzzles are easy to have made -- and make a great gift.Custom jigsaw puzzles make a fun and novel gift. Learn more about custom jigsaw puzzles, and how to have them made.
Aerial photography can make fascinating combined use of backgrounds in art and aviation.
Discover the process of papier-mâché.
Learn the basic technique and materials that go into marbling.
Explore the origin and process of the ancient art of craft batik.
Learn about scrapbooking and find strategies for creating unique scrapbooks.
Learn tips and tricks for how to prevent the discoloring of newspapers.
Learn what mix of ingredients make up a salt map.
Find out how to create your own scented pomander.
Discover the wide variety of custom greeting cards available.
Find out how to crochet a baby blanket.
![A custom jigsaw puzzles lets you decided the design. [©Shutterstock, 2010]](/image/350x200/3561_custom_jigsaw_puzzles.jpg)
![Aerial photography can offer great bird's-eye views. [©Shutterstock, 2010]](/image/125x125/4664_aerial_photography.jpg)
![Papier-mache masks remain a popular craft. [©Shutterstock, 2010]](/image/125x125/695_how_is_papier_mache_made.jpg)
![Marbleized stationary adds a touch of class to papers and note cards. [©Shutterstock, 2010]](/image/125x125/744_how_are_marbleized_end_papers_note_cards_and_fabrics_created.jpg)
![The craft batik dates back at least 2,000 years. [©Shutterstock, 2010]](/image/125x125/692_what_is_the_origin_and_process_of_the_craft_batik.jpg)
![Scrapbooking is a creative way to arrange and present past memories. [© Shutterstock, 2010]](/image/125x125/1113_scrapbooking.jpg)
![Have you ever wondered if there is a way to preserve newspaper clippings? [©Shutterstock, 2010]](/image/125x125/694_is_there_a_way_to_keep_newspaper_clippings_from_yellowing.jpg)
![Salt can be used in crafting. [© Shutterstock, 2010]](/image/125x125/743_how_is_a_salt_map_made.jpg)
![Pomanders are used to ward off odors. [© Shutterstock, 2010]](/image/125x125/747_how_is_a_pomander_made.jpg)
![Many websites allow individuals to create custom greeting cards featuring personal photos, text and more. [©Jupiter Images, 2009]](/image/125x125/3559_custom_greeting_cards.jpg)
![The basic materials needed for crocheting are yarn and a crochet hook. [©Jupiter Images, 2009]](/image/125x125/how_to_crochet_a_baby_blanket.jpg)