| Artistic Touch: Artist Sydney Kopeikin shifts from crafts to fine arts Sydney Kopeikin always dabbled in arts and crafts, but it wasnt until about five years ago that she delved into fine art and then discovered pastel. Now a member of the Pastel Society of the Gold Coast, she is participating in the organizations Passion for Pastels exhibit running through July 30 at the Thousand Oaks Community Gallery. vcstar.com |
Sangre Chronicle > Eagle Nest > Arts and crafts at altitude in Eagle Nest EAGLE NEST Over its 28-year history, the High Country Arts & Crafts Festival in Eagle Nest has garnered a reputation as the place to pick up one-of-a-kind works that have been handcrafted by regional artists. sangrechronicle.com |
How-To: Felt Ice Cream Sundae I've been eating a lot of ice cream this summer; I just can't get enough. One possible outlet for such an obsession could be to sew up this felt ice cream sundae plushie, a lower-calorie alternative to the frozen good stuff, using the tutorial by antibromide.More: How-To: One-Ingredient Ice Cream Ice Cream Cone Balloons Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream at Maker Faire Detroit How-To: PBJ-Cream Cone How-To: Homemade Magic Shell for Ice Cream How-To: Maple Bacon Ice CreamRead the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Plush | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
How-To: Pumpkin Pie When the air gets crisp and the temperature outside drops below sweltering, virtually all I can think about is eating fall foods. I know, it's an issue. Until I've had at least one homemade apple dish, I'll keep doting on recipes online, like this pumpkin pie recipe by Eric Wilhelm. Looks fab! Pumpkin pie is the king of Thanksgiving and Christmas desserts, and this recipe will easily get even your most over-stuffed guests thinking about a second slice. This pie is adapted from a Cook's Illustrated recipe (Nov. & Dec. 2008, #95), and contains a couple of secret ingredients that are delicious and will ensure requests for your tricks. In the crust: vodka; in the filling: candied yams, maple syrup, and a little bit of apple cider. Since no one can tell the difference between fresh and canned pumpkin in a pie, this recipe uses canned pumpkins, and other ingredients you are sure to find at any grocery store. This is an award winning pie! It won the Instructables intra-company Thanksgiving bake-off, taking home Best Pie in Show!Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Food | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
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