Articles filed under Arts & Crafts
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He carves Dala horses; his daughter paints themDec 23, 2014 5:01 am - Centuries ago, during the long cold evenings in central Sweden, men would take the wood scraps from the local furniture making trade and carve toys for children. The to...
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A look at one woman's collection of more than 500 SantasDec 22, 2014 11:01 pm - The love of Christmas is often handed down from one generation to another. Linda Schielke's parents loved Christmas. It's no surprise that she loves the holiday as well....
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Fine Line art center offers day to explore classesDec 18, 2014 10:00 pm - If you need a change of pace after the holidays, give yourself the gift of a fun day trying out a variety of art classes at the annual Exploration Day on Saturday, Jan. ...
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Turn toys into Christmas tree ornamentsDec 17, 2014 5:01 am - From tractors and trains to cats and knights, my son's evolving obsessions all find a place on our Christmas tree. Like many families, we buy a new ornament each year, ...
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Photo-transfer projects make easy handmade giftsDec 12, 2014 5:01 am - Busy lives may require sacrifices, but forgoing handmade gifts for the holidays doesn't have to be one of them. We only need to plan well to have our crafts and give the...
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Putting summer vacation photos on holiday cardsDec 11, 2014 5:01 am - Areti Bratsis has found that summer visitors to Cape Cod, Massachusetts, often have more on their minds than going to the beach, eating seafood and watching sunsets. Man...
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Shop 'around the world' for holiday gifts in SchaumburgDec 04, 2014 12:01 am - Once again, Gifts of the World in Schaumburg is standing out this holiday season with the uniqueness of its Christmas Nativity scenes from around the globe. Gifts of the...
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D73 PTO hosts Winter Boutique:Dec 04, 2014 12:01 am - The Hawthorn Elementary District 73 PTO hosts its Winter Boutique on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Hawthorn Middle School South, 600 N. Aspen Drive, Verno...
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Hawthorn Elementary PTO to host Winter BoutiqueDec 03, 2014 12:01 am - The Hawthorn Elementary District 73 PTO hosts its Winter Boutique on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Hawthorn Middle School South, 600 N. Aspen Drive, Verno...
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Art of flower arranging meets holiday decorDec 02, 2014 5:00 am - Holiday decorations in the U.S. are often symmetrical: Two candles on either side of the mantel, a round wreath in the center of the door, a centerpiece with matching sp...