http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:41:18 -0700 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:04:55 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Charming-corn-husk-dolls-are-an-American-Indian-invention?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner   photo and project design by Gretc Native American Indians invented cornhusk dolls centuries ago. They are usually made without facial features; an Iroquois myth explains why. According to legend, one corn doll became increasingly taken with h... holiday Thanksgiving nature crafts kid-friendly crafts how-to tutorial autumn crafts Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:04:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Charming-corn-husk-dolls-are-an-American-Indian-invention?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Halloween-hostess--tips-for-an-elegantly-eerie-evening?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner    project design and photo by Gretchen Goetz   project design and photo by Gretchen GoetzEveryone loves goblins and scarecrows and ghosts made of old sheets, but perhaps this year it’s time for a change. This All Hallow’... holiday how-to tutorial Halloween party/entertaining Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:35:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Halloween-hostess--tips-for-an-elegantly-eerie-evening?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Light-up-your-Halloween-with-Xray-candles?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner I love really new ideas and Hester Jane at Fun in the Making has a brilliant one for Halloween: candle and lamp covers made from old X-rays! 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Miniature white pumpkins ... holiday Thanksgiving kid-friendly crafts how-to tutorial Halloween autumn crafts Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:14:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Ghoulish-gourds?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Fashion-a-paper-pumpkin-from-strips-of-paper?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner photo from twopeasinabucket.comOver at the scrapbook website Two Peas in a Bucket you'll find easy instructions on how to make a 3-D pumpkin from strips of scrapbook paper (you could also use any decorative paper you have on hand, as long as it's fai... holiday Thanksgiving paper arts quick craft kid-friendly crafts how-to tutorial Halloween autumn crafts Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:29:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Fashion-a-paper-pumpkin-from-strips-of-paper?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Get-spooky-with-a-haunted-house-made-from-recycled-items?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner Project design and photo by Gretchen GoetzThe advent of cooler weather and early sunsets combined with falling leaves and pumpkins appearing on front porches signal Halloween’s approach. Eerie ghost stories, scarecrows, black cats, Jack-o&rsquo... holiday recycling crafts kid-friendly crafts how-to tutorial Halloween autumn crafts Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:27:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Get-spooky-with-a-haunted-house-made-from-recycled-items?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Welcome-pumpkins?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner photo from meandmyinsanity.blogspot.com              Kendra at meandmyinsanity.blogspot.com makes clever use of those sweet mini-pumpkins so ubiquitous at this time of year. She st... holiday Thanksgiving quick craft kid-friendly crafts how-to tutorial cool craft blogs Halloween autumn crafts Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:43:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Welcome-pumpkins?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Apple-head-dolls-make-wonderful-wrinkled-witches?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner Project design and photo by Gretchen Goetz The apple head dolls my grandmother used to make, with their shrunken heads and wizened faces, entranced me. I discovered recently when I made a few of them myself that they still do! Children –an... holiday kid-friendly crafts how-to tutorial Halloween autumn crafts Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:43:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Apple-head-dolls-make-wonderful-wrinkled-witches?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Bottle-caps-make-sweet-nobake-wee-pies?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner     Tutorial and photo courtesy of whimsy-girl.blogspot.comLove the look of lattice-topped pies but not a big fan of baking? Try making these cute mini-pies that use a bottle cap as the crust!Nikki at whimsy-girl.blogspot.com has a ste... winter crafts how-to tutorial cool craft blogs autumn crafts Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:12:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Bottle-caps-make-sweet-nobake-wee-pies?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Pintsized-pumpkins-miniature-scarecrows?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner     project design and photo by Gretchen GoetzFull-grown scarecrows are wonderful for the front porch, but these pint-sized ones are ideal for brightening up small spaces indoors. For a whimsical centerpiece, have every one in your fam... holiday nature crafts kid-friendly crafts how-to tutorial Halloween autumn crafts Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:39:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Pintsized-pumpkins-miniature-scarecrows?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Personalize-your-school-space-with-locker-pockets?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner    project design and photo by Gretchen GoetzWhen my niece graduated to sixth grade a few years ago, one of the best things about it was that she got her own locker.Having a locker is the academic equivalent of getting your own room. It&rsq... kid-friendly crafts how-to tutorial back-to-school Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:02:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Personalize-your-school-space-with-locker-pockets?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m5d28-Paper-bag-luminaries-provide-a-summer-glow?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner   Paper bag luminaries have an inner glow! Design and photo by Gretchen GoetzPaper bag luminaries lend a warm glow to any nighttime outdoor festivity. The addition of a “stained glass” window of your own design creates an even more d... paper arts recycling crafts how-to tutorial lighting summer arts and crafts Thu, 28 May 2009 09:09:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m5d28-Paper-bag-luminaries-provide-a-summer-glow?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m4d27-Shine-a-little-light?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner   Paper light  shades: design and photo by Gretchen GoetzMiniature lights, string lights, twinkle lights – whatever you call them, these tiny lights are not just for the holiday season. Use the sparkling dots of luminosity to add a tw... paper arts how-to tutorial spring lighting Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:03:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m4d27-Shine-a-little-light?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m4d16-Totally-Tutorials-is-a-howto-heaven?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner Talk about truth in advertising: Totally Tutorials is exactly what it says it is: a blog directory of free tips, tricks, craft tutorials, how-tos, patterns and recipes. I love the range of how-tos: it's not just devoted to one particular branch of c... interesting websites how-to tutorial cool craft blogs Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:56:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m4d16-Totally-Tutorials-is-a-howto-heaven?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m4d9-Terra-cotta-pots-make-nifty-birdfeeders-and-bird-baths?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner   photo and design by Gretchen GoetzBirdfeeders and birdbaths crafted from plain terra cotta pots are fun springtime art projects that double as fast-food stops and splash pools for feathered friends. Your birdbath can be any size you wish; the ... kid-friendly crafts how-to tutorial spring Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:09:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m4d9-Terra-cotta-pots-make-nifty-birdfeeders-and-bird-baths?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m4d3-Thrifty-Tip-check-out-Catprintbz-for-shortrun-printing?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner eHere's a thrifty tip for anyone who creates their own birth announcements, greeting cards, promotional flyers, brochures, etc. but doesn't need hundreds of them: Catprint.bz. 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So you buy the magazine and dutifully follow every instruct... holiday kid-friendly crafts how-to tutorial spring Easter Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:04:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m3d31-Mosaic-Easter-eggs-are-perfect-every-time?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m3d24-Decoupaged-flowerpots-give-new-life-to-old-magazines?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner  Decoupaged pot: design and image by Gretchen GoetzHere's a spring craft project after my own green heart. I love magazines with beautiful photography and colorful illustrations. So much so I am loathe to throw them out even long after they&rsqu... paper arts recycling crafts kid-friendly crafts floral how-to tutorial Tue, 24 Mar 2009 06:41:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m3d24-Decoupaged-flowerpots-give-new-life-to-old-magazines?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m3d19-Cool-craft-blog-how-about-orange?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner   fabric storage bucket from the etsy shop of how about orange. Photo: how about orangeSo, how about orange? To borrow from an 80's television commercial, "The juice man [from Del Monte] - he say Yes!" And so do I. Jessica Jones, the p... shopping interesting websites how-to tutorial cool craft blogs Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:32:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1853-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m3d19-Cool-craft-blog-how-about-orange?cid=exrss-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner