Articles filed under Arts & Crafts
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U.S.-made woven bedspreads, blankets are modern-day heirloomsJun 03, 2016 6:00 am - When I was a kid, I would weave warm and fuzzy miniature blankets for my Barbie dolls using a tiny loom. Maybe it's no wonder, then, that years later my husband and I co...
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Find one-of-a-kind pieces at St. Charles Fine Art ShowMay 25, 2016 6:00 am - Years ago, the city of St. Charles commissioned sculptor Ray Kobald to create a bronze replica of Colonel Edward Baker, founder of the 1928 landmark hotel overlooking th...
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Batavia woodworker has a passion for intarsiaMay 20, 2016 5:30 am - Intarsia requires precision cutting, hours of sanding and intricate piece work. Some of the earliest examples of this woodworking method, a mosaic created from wood, ca...
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WHICHCRAFT: Flowers made from paper last well beyond springMay 17, 2016 7:00 am - CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Spring and summer bring an abundance of fresh flowers, but blooms crafted out of paper can last all year long. Arranged in a vase, tucked into a wre...
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South Elgin Spring Art & Craft Fair returns May 20-21May 04, 2016 11:00 pm - Enjoy fabulous spring weather this year at the annual craft fair at South Elgin Community United Methodist Church which will be held outdoors under tents for the first t...
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Crafts: Tailoring can bring out the best in clothesApr 19, 2016 7:00 am - PASADENA, Calif. - "It's all about the fit." That unspoken motto has been passed down in my family for generations, from my late grandfather, a tailor, to me. So through...
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Crafts: Gold-dipped eggs add shine to Easter decorMar 15, 2016 7:00 am - CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Despite their rounded shape, Easter eggs can be edgy. Give them a modern boost by combining two fashion and decorating trends: color-blocking and go...
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Tips for making jewelry on a budgetMar 02, 2016 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Back in junior high school, I fell in love with bohemian turquoise jewelry and started frequenting bead stores, amassing stones and beads to make neck...
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Crafts: Mola tradition from Panama has fans worldwideFeb 23, 2016 6:00 am - Molas, a traditional textile craft, are made from layers of colored fabric that are stitched and cut using applique techniques to create patterns and pictures. They orig...
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Many ways to capture your pet's personality in a portraitFeb 16, 2016 6:00 am - Want to record your beloved pet's likeness in a work of art? There are many unusual options, from artfully designed throw pillows to stained glass, metalwork and paintin...