Category Archives: Arts & Crafts

Anything to do with arts and crafts.

Preserving Family Photos: The Family Album

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Aya Katz

When shopping for a photo album, keep in mind the generations yet to come. Don’t buy a cheap one. Go for archival quality. Your great-great-great grandchildren will thank you. Continue reading →

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Using Vintage Paper to Make Origami Shapes

Posted on August 31, 2012 by PJ Deneen

       Origami is a popular past time for people of all ages.  This Japanese art of paper folding is used to make figures ranging from simple animal shapes to complex sculptural pieces.  You can use most kinds of … Continue reading →

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Handmade Polymer Clay Cameo Jewelry with Molds

Posted on August 28, 2012 by PJ Deneen

I’ve always loved cameo jewelry.  There’s just such a romantic aura to it.  Nowadays, you can make your own cameo jewelry with polymer clay and molds.  I bought some molds from an eBay seller and wanted to share my first … Continue reading →

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An interesting blog about punctuation marks and their histories ……

Posted on August 17, 2012 by KateGladstone

Here is an exceedingly interesting blog about marks of punctuation and their often odd histories, where you are all but guaranteed to learn far more about the subject than you could ever have imagined … http://www.shadycharacters.co.uk/ A sample excerpt: ” … Continue reading →

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Create Your Own Wall Art With Decoupage and Tiles

Posted on April 6, 2012 by PJ Deneen

Tiles make a great alternative wall art when you’re looking for something a little different to spruce up your walls.  You can very quickly transform a small or even a larger tile into a piece of art that fits your personality.  Here … Continue reading →

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Making Plarn – Yarn from Recycled Plastic Bags

Posted on March 3, 2012 by PJ Deneen

Green crafting is a popular way to use up recycled items to give as gifts or for yourself.   Plarn is the term for yarn made from recycled plastic shopping bags.  It can then be used to make all sorts … Continue reading →

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Decorated Boiled Eggs: A Pre-Feast Snack for Thanksgiving

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Aya Katz

When Thanksgiving Day comes around, there’s lots of work to do before the big feast. But who wants to wait until late afternoon to eat anything? Should the non-cooks starve while the cooking experts in the family put all their … Continue reading →

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How To Draw a Cat

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Peppergum01

  First start off by making an oval shaped head. Next connect a long neck to it connectiong into a long body. Make the legs go into paws and draw sharp claws. Then going back to the face draw squinting … Continue reading →

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How To Draw Cartoon Dog or Puppy

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Peppergum01

  First make a U. Then make two ears on each side of it that curve into it. Next curve the top of the head. Make two normal sized eyes and decide where you want your dog to look. Give … Continue reading →

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How To Draw a Dragon

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Peppergum01

  Start by sketching an S shape onto the paper. Then take your line down and let the other side swoosh out for the spikes in the back, almost like a horse in the beginning. Then draw the wings for … Continue reading →

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