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Handmade Gifts For Genealogists

Christmas is just a few weeks away. This year, there seems to be a trend towards making handmade gifts for friends and family. It’s a good way to save money, if you happen to be creative. It is also a great way to find the perfect gift for loved ones who are hard to shop for. If you start this weekend, there is still time to make handmade gifts for the genealogists in your family! Start by figuring out where your talents lie. Can you knit, crochet, or sew? Are you good at drawing, or better at doing arts and … Continue reading →

The Silhouette Studio

In my senior year of college I wrote several papers on my favorite poet, John Keats. As part of my studies I read a 600-page biography of the poet. One of my favorite sections of the book collected the many portraits of Keats into a glossy-paged insert in the middle of the book. Amongst the many paintings and sketches Keats’ artist friends completed of him included a couple silhouettes. I’d heard of the practice before then, but I’d never taken much time looking at or thinking about them. Popularized in the 18th century, making silhouettes became a favorite pastime for … Continue reading →

Kid’s Crafts Week in Review: September 18-24

There were six crafts this week, involving everything from candy to playing cards, and here they are at a glance: Candy Airplane Craft This project can be made just for a fun treat or it can be used for party favors. It’s great to give and receive something fun, creative and different. There pretty simple, and you can decorate the to make them look cool. Fall Crafts: Framed Poetry and Leaf Art Do you or your child write poetry? If not, don’t worry. You can simply use a poem or an inspirational that you print from the computer for this … Continue reading →