Articles filed under Arts & Crafts
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This Thanksgiving, try a handmade apronNov 22, 2013 4:30 am - Every apron tells a story, according to EllynAnne Geisel, who collects vintage aprons and sews her own. Yet despite the nostalgic appeal of old aprons, many crafters st...
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Craft fair on Dec. 7:Nov 21, 2013 3:31 pm - Fremont Elementary District 79 will host a holiday craft boutique on Dec. 7. It will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fremont Intermediate School, 28754 N. Fremont Center Ro...
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Dark and moody collodion photos make a comebackNov 09, 2013 5:00 am - Frustrated by the ease at which digital photos can be taken and doctored, some artists are kicking it old school: They’ve revived wet plate collodion photography, a medi...
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‘Yuletide Treasures’ unveiled at DuPage Art LeagueNov 01, 2013 9:02 am - Anita Brechtel of Wheaton was taking a break from her painting class Friday at the DuPage Art League when she found the perfect item in the gallery gift shop: a handmade...
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Palatine HS fall craft fair benefits Pirate Booster ClubOct 29, 2013 4:09 pm - The Palatine High School Pirate Booster Club will host a Fall Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2 at the school, 1111 N. Rowling Road in Palatine. More ...
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Teaching, sculpting and creating with clayOct 28, 2013 2:37 pm - Years of holding, kneading, centering and guiding clay into desired shapes have molded Jodi Younglove into more than a talented artist; she is also a phenomenal teacher....
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Add newspaper black and white to Halloween decorOct 18, 2013 6:00 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 12:01 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 17, 2013 6:00 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 13, 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...