Articles filed under Arts & Crafts
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Hawthorn Woods holiday craft fair set for Nov. 26Nov 09, 2016 12:00 am - The annual Hawthorn Woods holiday craft fair is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, at the village barn, Old McHenry Road and Lagoon Drive. Admission is free. V...
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Craft fair in Island LakeNov 08, 2016 12:00 am - A craft fair will be held Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 19-20, at Island Lake village hall, 3720 Greenleaf Ave. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Admission...
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DIY pet beds should be cozy, safeNov 01, 2016 7:00 am - There are as many ideas for do-it-yourself pet beds as there are kinds of pets. Projects range from simple sewing patterns to complex woodwork. But the goal is a safe, c...
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Welcome creativity by de-cluttering the crafting nookOct 25, 2016 7:00 am - For crafters, de-cluttering and rethinking a creative workspace might reap benefits beyond just finding the right paintbrush more quickly. For some, it can spark creativ...
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WELCA holiday craft boutiqueOct 24, 2016 1:00 am - The 35th annual WELCA Holiday Boutique will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 30 Riverwoods Road (between Route 2...
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WHICHCRAFT: Capture the colors of fall by preserving leavesOct 18, 2016 7:00 am - CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - As a lifelong New Englander, I know how beautiful and fleeting fall foliage is each year. Thanks to my latest test-drive of various crafting techniq...
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Batavia Mothers' Club holds craft showOct 15, 2016 1:00 am - The Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation hosted its 31st annual Autumn Craft & Vendor Show Saturday, Oct. 15, at Batavia High School, 1201 Main St. It featured handcrafted ...
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Mix-and-match banner makes mantel decor easyOct 11, 2016 7:00 am - CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - I recently moved to a new house that is less than half the size of my former home, but the new place has one key feature the old one lacked: a firep...
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Beyond Popsicle sticks: tips for DIY picture framesAug 23, 2016 7:00 am - Think back to kindergarten and your first picture frame, proudly put together out of glued Popsicle sticks, some yarn and maybe a splash of glitter. Voila! Functional ar...
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Ikebana: not just floral design, it's a contemplative artAug 16, 2016 7:00 am - Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arranging. It's a tradition that goes back centuries, and its design principles are governed by specific rules and techniques. But ...