Articles filed under Arts & Crafts
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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...
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Palatine parks host paint night for adultsFeb 16, 2016 12:00 am - The Palatine Park District will present a Paint Night for adults from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, in the Palatine Hills Clubhouse, 512 W. Northwest Highway. The ev...
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Craft some last-minute Super Bowl party funFeb 03, 2016 6:00 am - It's more than a football game. For many, the Super Bowl is a giant party. Punch up the party fun and win accolades with these quick, do-it-yourself decorations. "This s...
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Schaumburg approves new restaurant, art studioJan 28, 2016 12:00 am - Schaumburg soon will be welcoming two new businesses - an Asian cuisine restaurant and an art studio that will serve food and wine. Village trustees Tuesday approved bot...
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Ancient Japanese crafts updated in exhibitJan 27, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Traditional Japanese crafts like tea ceremony bowls, statuary, ornate lacquerware and precious dolls are given an edgy, individualistic update in an exhi...
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Kringle market in LibertyvilleDec 17, 2015 12:00 am - The first Kris Kringle Market will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, at the Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St. The event includes artisan booths with ...
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Basket-making workshopDec 09, 2015 12:00 am - A basket-making workshop for beginners to experienced skill levels is set for 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 15, at the Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center, off Hook Drive w...