http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:49:53 -0700 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:20:45 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Fall-Felt-Leaf-Wreath?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner Wreathes can be year round fun. Making your own can only add to that fun. Quick, easy and inexpensive, fall wreathes are a great family craft. You can purchase a wreath of any size at your local craft store (Garden Ridge, Joanns, Hobby Lobby, Mich... Fall Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:20:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Fall-Felt-Leaf-Wreath?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Homemade-gift-ideas?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner In this economy, many people are approaching their holiday gift giving from new aspects. Whether it is to save money, help others or both, homemade (or handmade) gifts are an excellent way to cover both. Handmade gifts are special in their own way... creative ideas Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:17:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Homemade-gift-ideas?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Halloween-Gravestone?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner Making your own gravestone is as easy as shopping the after summer sales or keeping your eyes open. I prefer to use swim kickboards that can be picked up at department stores and some grocery stores. A can of black and gray spray paint or a sponge... creative ideas halloween Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:31:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Halloween-Gravestone?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Spice-up-a-boring-costume?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner  Felt corsage This year is my daughter's first halloween and while I told myself I would make all her costumes, I have since amended this to "make all costumes she will remember". It is hard enough being a first time mom without t... creative ideas halloween Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:04:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Spice-up-a-boring-costume?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Free-Flowers?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner Lion Brand Irish RoseThe lazy days of summer are here and the last thing you want keeping you from the sun, pool and frivolity in general is watering your flowers (Mother nature certainly doesn't seem to inclined). Perk up you abode with handmade flo... inspiration sites Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:28:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Free-Flowers?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m7d18-Baby-carriers--patterns?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner Scandi Carrier- Pic borrowed from OliviaBoliviaIf you are like me, or rather if you are like my daughter, you cannot live without a baby carrier. There are numerous variations out there and the choice can be overwhelming. It all depends on your child... Sat, 18 Jul 2009 06:48:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m7d18-Baby-carriers--patterns?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Chalk-board-paint?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner I just added this chalkboard to my kitchen.During a recent trip to the hardware store where I enevitably ended up in my favorite section, the paint department, I discovered chalkboard paint. I was excited and bursting with ideas, the first of which w... creative ideas Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:13:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Chalk-board-paint?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Beehive-Coop-opening-of-Whipstitch-Lounge?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner Beehive Co-op on PeachtreeI was lucky enough to be invited to the opening of the Whipstitch Lounge at the Beehive Co-op last week and I cannot hide my excitement at discovering such a wonderful store and sewing mecca. The Beehive is located right off... crafty places Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:23:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Beehive-Coop-opening-of-Whipstitch-Lounge?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Make-your-own-monogram-charm?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner Idea inspired by a friend's mom charm necklaceRemember when you were a kid and all those rainy day activities your mom employed to keep you under control. Well, this project promises to harken back to those glory days using shrink plastic (AKA Shrink... creative ideas Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:05:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Make-your-own-monogram-charm?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Monogram-door-plaque?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner Download and open in Photoshop to add your name.Make your own Door Plaque!With a few simple tools and just a little bit of time you can spice up your home with colorful or traditional door plaques.Materials needed:Quilting Template Plastic or Cardsto... creative ideas Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:21:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Monogram-door-plaque?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m5d23-Save-moneymake-your-own-kids-clothes?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner Picture from Oliver + S Sunday Brunch Jacket & A-line SkirtWhen you clothe yourself, it is not unreasonable to expect to wear clothing for months or years. That cannot be said for babies and children. Often what kids wear one day may not fit the ... creative ideas Sat, 23 May 2009 05:41:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m5d23-Save-moneymake-your-own-kids-clothes?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m5d21-Free-Heather-Bailey-patterns?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner Heather Bailey's Bitty Booties patternHeather Bailey is a talented designer and has created several free patterns on her blog. Whether or not you sew, there is a pattern to get you all excited.For the kid at heart or to entertain your young ones as s... designer Thu, 21 May 2009 05:56:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m5d21-Free-Heather-Bailey-patterns?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m5d18-One-stop-shoppe-for-hemming-pants?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner  Whether you are hemming jeans or tailoring your dress pants for the perfect fit, you will need to know the tips and tricks of the trade to not only make sure you get the right look but also save time.Hemming jeans:Single fold hem (so simple and... inspiration sites Mon, 18 May 2009 19:06:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m5d18-One-stop-shoppe-for-hemming-pants?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m5d11-Colorful-silhouettes?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner My husband looks good in brown!I am always looking for new and interesting ways to show off my loved ones around my house or for gifts for friends and family. Framed photographs are a tried and true but I wanted something a little different. I love t... creative ideas Mon, 11 May 2009 20:21:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m5d11-Colorful-silhouettes?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m4d30-The-library-a-crafters-best-friend?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner Photo from University Library, University of Illinois at Urbana ChampaignThis economy has hit crafters particularly hard. Some have had to cut down, others to give up their crafts completely. It doesn't have to be that way if you are smart and think ... creative ideas Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:30:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m4d30-The-library-a-crafters-best-friend?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m4d26-Heather-Bailey-Eye-on-a-designer?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner All photos by Heather Bailey 2009It wasn't long after I started getting back into sewing and branching out in crafting that I was introduced to Heather Bailey (Thank you Kris!). I can honestly say my outlook will never be the same. It seems that it i... designer Sun, 26 Apr 2009 11:48:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m4d26-Heather-Bailey-Eye-on-a-designer?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m4d21-Color-in-your-house-green-in-your-wallet?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner Photo from Little Green NotebookThis is a tough economy. Everyone has been hit, homeowners especially. On the brightside, many of us are looking at our house through new eyes. What was once maybe too small, an awkward layout or just not your favorite... inspiration sites Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:36:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m4d21-Color-in-your-house-green-in-your-wallet?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m4d18-Kwik-Sews-Sewing-for-Baby-A-book-review?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner Picture from Amazon.comOne of the best presents I recieved from my baby showers was Kwik Sew's Sewing for Baby. This book is full of basic designs and patterns. While it looks like it is fresh from the 1980's and its design embellishments harken back... creative ideas Sat, 18 Apr 2009 20:02:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m4d18-Kwik-Sews-Sewing-for-Baby-A-book-review?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m4d14-My-love-affair-with-Craftzine?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner  When I get a few moments to myself, I love to indulge in the world of crafts. I enjoy reading and seeing what others create. It inspires me to make my own or experiment with projects of my own. However, I don't have a lot of time, and while I e... inspiration sites Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:02:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m4d14-My-love-affair-with-Craftzine?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m4d9-Fun-with-spray-paint?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner Photo from ehow.comOne of my great loves is color but unfortunately that comes coupled with impatience. Luckily man has foreseen my personality flaws and invented spray paint in anticipation of my birth and eventual mastering of my extremities. To me... creative ideas Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:08:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3856-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner~y2009m4d9-Fun-with-spray-paint?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Arts-and-Crafts-Examiner