Posted on November 4, 2009, 6:03 pm, by admin.
Autumn is a beautiful and colorful time of year. Fall flowers, the changing leaves, and seasonal crops all contribute to the vibrant colors of nature. These items provide the inspiration for a variety of crafts.
One of the most interesting of fall crops is Indian corn. Unlike most corn, its kernels come in lots of different [...]
Posted on November 4, 2009, 6:00 pm, by admin.
Mosaic is an ancient art form that involves creating images by arranging small pieces of various materials into a pattern. Examples have been found that date back as far as the 4th century BCE. Today, mosaics new and old grace art museums, and they have also been incorporated into the décor of homes, businesses and [...]
Posted on October 23, 2009, 3:47 am, by admin.
By Kathleen Wilson
One of my favorite fall decorations is a scarecrow for my front porch. Now I know you can pick up really cute, inexpensive scarecrows at your craft shops. But nothing is more satisfying than using your creativity making a personal expression of your family, for almost no money, than making your own scarecrow! [...]
Posted on October 22, 2009, 5:12 am, by admin.
By: Brandie Valenzuela
Want an easy gift that smells wonderful and looks like it
took you days to make? Or maybe one that appears to
have been purchased in an expensive gift shop? Look
no further — make a potpourri pie!
Posted on October 21, 2009, 4:54 am, by admin.
By Deborah Taylor-Hough
The weather’s changing, summer’s finally over, and there’s a definite chill in the air many days. Now we can look forward to some of those fun activities that only happen in the autumn: Collecting leaves and pine cones for wreaths and other decorations; heading out to the local pumpkin patch; baking fresh apple [...]