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| An Afternoon of Crafts and 'Staches in Petaluma Today I've been at the Petaluma Whiskerino, an extraordinary contest of beards and mustaches. I made a few felt mustaches, and had to get my photo taken with the winner in the Full Beard category, Jack Passion. Jack is the author of the Facial Hair Handbook, and as his bear clearly shows, a true expert in the field. He is the first place national champion too! Besides growing beards and writing books, Jack has a website with everything facial hair, and some great silkscreened beard t-shirts. Read this article | Comment on this article blog.craftzine.com |
How-To: Flowery Felt Ponytail Holder How-To: Flowery Felt Ponytail HolderBy Diane GillelandTwo simple strips of felt transform into this sparkly flower hair accessory. You can use similar colors of felt for a subtler look, or two contrasting colors for something wild.Read this article | Comment on this article blog.craftzine.com |
Flashback: Better Bitters There are some flavors that seem lacking in everyday cuisine and the humble bitter is a fine example. There are tons of recipes online that include the distinct adventure of bitters, and what could be better than making your own? This week's flashback comes from the pages of CRAFT Volume 10. Written by Portland's own Sister Diane Gilleland, this bitters DIY not only teaches you how to concoct your own, but gives some great resources at the end too. Did I mention bitters make great homemade presents? Just sayin.Better BittersFor the tastiest drinks, make your own flavored bitters. By Diane GillelandBitters add a little depth and mystery to the flavor of cocktails and nonalcoholic drinks. You can buy them in most supermarkets, but why not make your own? It's so easy, and you can experiment with all kinds of flavors.You can follow this bitters recipe, find a recipe online, or create something of your own. It's important to have at least one bittering agent in the mix, like gentian or quassia. Aside from that, you can have fun mixing various flavors. It's a great way to make your party beverages truly special!Read this article | Comment on this article blog.craftzine.com |
Kids busy at Mendham Twp. library (Observer-Tribune) MENDHAM TWP. – A children’s holiday party is planned for 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 18, at the Mendham Township Library. Special guest Ms. Candy will lead songs and crafts and refreshments will be available. Registration is recommended. us.rd.yahoo.com |
New Madison exhibit debuting Feb. 2 explores daily lives of Lenape (Madison Eagle) MADISON – On Tuesday, Feb. 2, during regular museum hours, the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts at 9 Main St. invites visitors to learn about New Jersey’s original inhabitants, the Lenape Native Americans, in the museum’s new exhibit, “Lenape: Tools and Daily Living.” us.rd.yahoo.com |