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Motivational Words
Each should sweep the snow from before his own door and not worry about the frost on his neighbor's roof.
- Chinese proverb
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Craft Show Updates
If you're going to be in a show let us know and
we'll add it to the list.
- September 6 - 7, 2003
Historic Chester NJ Fall Craft Show
- September 13, 2003
Charlestown Fire Company Craft Show
307 Market Street
Charlestown, MD 21914
- September 13 - 14, 2003
Cranberry Professional Arts & Crafts Festival
Under 3 Huge Tents, Harwich High School Lawn, Harwich, MA
- September 20 - 21, 2003
Cider Days on Walnut Street
Historic Walnut Street
Springfield, MO
Craft Q & A
Q: Raseena wrote in looking for ideas for a
bulletin boards and we are grateful for the
many responses - we have listed many of them on our
school page
Q: Jeannie would like to start primative stitching
and is looking for tips.
What our Readers Have to Say:
Sharon from Missouri was generous enough to
send in her
plastic canvas
pattern
Thanks to so many of you who wrote in your good
wishes for my son's wedding. As soon as I scan
the photos of the flowers I will add them to
the site and share them with all of you.
We just bought a new house so my attention will be divided for the next month.
Annette wrote in to say her family likes to get bargains when we go up north (Ohio). Garage Sales are
limited due to winter weather, so everyone gets rid of all they can
in the short amount of summertime that they have. The best time for
us to check out sales is during July--specifically the week of
"Jamboree in the Hills" (the Superbowl of country music). If your
area is famous for a seasonal event, that could be the best time to
have a garage sale or to go hunting for great bargains.
To make a centerpiece of snowmen Naomi starts with
white garbage bags 'fluffed' on her tabletop. She hides
white lights under the plastic and places snowman figures on top.
During the long winter months the Harper family
builds alot of snowmen. They like to add spaghetti
as hair. By the second day the spaghetti becomes limp and adds to the 'look'.
Snowman Pins
We made these for our Christmas Bazaar and they were quick and cute.
Start with a half an egg shape and paint it
white, let dry, drill a hole and glue in a
carrot nose (a sharpened dowel painted orange)
let the paint dry. We added eyes, blush cheeks,
and a smile and let that dry. The hat was the
top of a baby sock knotted, inverted, and hot
glued into place. A pin back was hot glued to
the back and they were finished.
For more ideas we have added a new page
Snow Signs
- All Flakes Welcome
- Winter Welcome
- Come In From the Cold
- Frosty Friends Welcome
- For more sign ideas see our page of Christmas Signs
Snowman Soup
Ingredients:
1 individual packet of hot cocoa mix or 3 TBSP of
the following combined and enclosed in a baggie:
- 3 Cups powdered Sugar
- 1 Cup nonfat dry milk
- 2 Cups instant Nesquick
- 3/4 Cup non dairy coffee creamer
- 1 6 ounce box instant chocolate pudding mix
Candy Cane
3 Chocolate Kisses
6 Miniature Marshmallows
Add above to a Mug, embellish as desired and
attach the following poem:
Was told that you've been good this year,
I'm always glad to hear it.
With freezing weather drawing near,
You'll need to warm your spirit.
So here's a little Snowman Soup
Complete with stirring stick,
Just add hot water, sip it slow,
It's sure to do the trick!
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Quick Craft
To make a quick Snowman pillow start with tea stained or white felt. Using a plate as a circle template cut out 2 pieces - add button eyes, an orange felt nose and embellish with a hat and scarf. Use floss and a blanket stitch to close stuffing with either a pillow form or stuffing.
Coming Next Month
With fall items in the stores and back to school
fashions everywhere lets craft for fashion. Any
ideas, tips or crafts to share?
Please
contact us with questions,
comments, or suggestions.
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