March 12th, 2010 at 01:48pm
Under St. Patrick's Day
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with Food, Fun and Crafts
By Beth Engelman
From Mommyonashoestring.com
St Patrick’s Day is around the corner and that can mean only one thing, it’s time to celebrate with a tip of our hat to shamrocks, leprechauns, and lots of green food coloring. Did you know that if you catch a leprechaun, he MUST [...]
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By Beth Engelman
March 12th, 2010 at 12:11pm
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Suzie Button of Suzie Button Creations sent over this great project for St. Patrick’s Day. Use party hats to create hanging treat cones for the kids (or adults) this St. Patrick’s Day. These would also make great party favors. Hang from the backs of chairs if you are having people over for a meal this [...]
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By Caley
March 12th, 2010 at 11:45am
Under News
Cool2Craft is a fun new way to watch and participate LIVE in crafting on the web. Come join us! Guests on each episode demo a project and then you can ask questions live in the chatroom or by webcam. We’re covering crafting from A-Z including vintage crafting techniques, clay, jewelry making, painting, color advice, sewing, [...]
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By Tiffany
March 12th, 2010 at 05:00am
Under Green Crafting
Dear Maria,
Do you have any ideas for those orange Rx bottles? My husband is on many medicines and I hate to throw these bottles away. I use them to save buttons, razor blades, needles etc., but I wonder if you have other ideas. Thanks.
Maria C.
ANSWER
Make sure that the pill bottles [...]
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Tags: crafter, crafting, crafts, Easter crafts, Green Crafting, Maria Nerius, recycle pill bottles
By Maria
March 12th, 2010 at 05:00am
Under Book Reviews
This beautiful book by Diana Vandervoort demonstrates the Japanese art of Temari, or thread balls. While the projects are for the intermediate crafters, a beginner can learn the basics. Learn more and enter to win a copy here.
Contest ends March 26 , 2010. You can enter once daily, so return often to improve your [...]
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By Caley
March 11th, 2010 at 12:17pm
Under St. Patrick's Day
To keep kids entertained, here are some free St. Patrick’s Day coloring sheets. For an extra special touch, display these printable coloring pages in picture frames you paint with the kids. You can switch out coloring sheets during the year!
Irish Flag- This is a fun activity for teaching kids about different national flags. This flag [...]
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By Caley
March 11th, 2010 at 05:00am
Under St. Patrick's Day
[Editorial Note: I'm posting this on behalf of Celebrate Green! Info at bottom]
March can be a drab month–waiting for winter to end and the first signs of spring to emerge. That’s why, whether you’re Irish or not, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day is a cool idea–especially if you make it eco! Here are some simple, fun, affordable [...]
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By Caley
March 10th, 2010 at 11:23pm
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St. Patrick’s Day isn’t the craftiest of holidays for me. Let’s face it. How many shamrocks can you stand to make out of green construction paper? I’d much rather be cooking corned beef and drinking a tall mug of Guinness!
But since Caley (one of the editors of FaveCraft) asked me to provide a St. Patrick’s [...]
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By Maize Hutton
March 10th, 2010 at 02:38pm
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While St. Patrick’s Day is exactly a week away, you may be celebrating this weekend with a night on the town or better yet, a party at your own home. This Saturday and Sunday, many cities will be holding their St. Patrick’s Day parades and festivals. After attending one of these events, invite some friends [...]
Continue Reading How to: Throw a St. Patrick’s Day Party
Tags: decorating, Holiday, party, St. Patrick's Day
By Caley
March 10th, 2010 at 11:09am
Under Easter
Easter is on its way, it’s one of my favorite holidays. Every year we go to my aunt’s house for the greatest brunch ever. We have a french toast casserole, an egg casserole, hash browns, bacon, muffins, bagels, fresh fruit and so much more. Of course we have orange juice and mimosas as well.
My aunt [...]
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By Christine
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