Articles filed under Arts & Crafts
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Add newspaper black and white to Halloween decorOct 19, 2013 9:32 am - What’s black and white and orange all over? Creative Halloween decorations made out of newspaper. Black and white newsprint is a perfect starting point for spooky crafts...
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Poll Vault: When’s the last time you carved a pumpkin?Oct 18, 2013 9:21 am - Illinois is the nation’s leading pumpkin producer, which means you have plenty of options for carving. Digging out all those seeds might drive you out of your gourd, tho...
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Ultra-easy ways to show off pumpkins for HalloweenOct 23, 2013 8:42 am - NEW YORK — When is a pumpkin not a pumpkin? When it’s a jack-o’-lantern, sure, but Halloween’s jolly orange elf can be so much more. “For me, it’s like my favorite time ...
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From elf ears to parrots: DIY costume tipsOct 14, 2013 6:00 am - If you’re thinking of making this year’s Halloween costume yourself, you can stick with simple or go Hollywood pro. Neither has to take much time or money, and either ca...
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Conant High School Booster Club hosts annual craft fairOct 10, 2013 5:56 pm - The Conant High School Booster Club is hosting its annual craft fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the school, 700 East Cougar Trail in Hoffman Estates. ...
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Zombies, super heroes and Disney sure bets this yearOct 07, 2013 6:09 am - When you're getting ready for this year's Halloween party and taking one last glance in the mirror, no matter how old you are, here's a really crucial tip: If you see a ...
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Relief from mental illnesses is in the cardsSep 30, 2013 4:46 am - Project benefits mental illness patients at Kenneth Young Center
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Nature dictates art for some jewelry makersSep 21, 2013 8:51 am - Some jewelry makers take more than inspiration from nature; they incorporate found objects from trails and beaches in their work. The result? Personal, one-of-a-kind pi...
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'Uncool' CPA teams with son to create rockin' guitars for charitySep 13, 2013 8:28 am - Saying he is "blessed" to have a job he enjoys, 54-year-old CPA and suburban dad Steve Doner admits that a corporate career of implementing initiatives, driving change a...
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Art, music highlight Palatine’s ‘Art Affair” Around the Square’Sep 30, 2013 5:15 pm - The works of some of the region’s most talented artists will be on display in downtown Palatine this weekend as the Palatine Jaycees present its 9th annual juried art fa...