Traffic alert: Weekend crafts festival will draw crowds (Evansville Courier & Press)
HENDERSON, Ky. — Prepare for heavier than normal traffic this weekend on U.S. 41 near the entrance to Audubon State Park. The 37th annual GRADD Arts & Crafts Festival will be under way from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday inside the Henderson state park. GRADD stands for the Green River Area Development District. The event, one of Kentucky’s oldest and largest craft ... us.rd.yahoo.com |
How-To: Doggy Ballerina Costume
I can't wait to parade my sweet boxer, Stella Baby Star, around in her ballerina costume on Halloween. She is the most social and loving pet, and she always insists on being the center of attention. Last night, as I was working on my own Halloween outfit, she looked up at me with her sad eyes that clearly seemed to say, "Brookelynn, I want to be a ballerina, will you make me a tutu, pretty please?" How could I say no? Follow my easy steps to make a tutu for your prima-donna dog! And, always remember to keep a watchful eye on any pet when they are dressed up. Oh, and treats help during fittings!Read this article | Comment on this article blog.craftzine.com |
Punchneedle Poinsettia Pattern
June at PlanetJune as a free pattern to make her punchneedle poinsettia.June writes:This 2.5″ Poinsettia design uses Punchneedle Embroidery for a fast and festive result. It can be made as an applique and attached to almost anything to give it a more Christmassy feel!For more punchneedle lessons and patterns, check out June's eBook, The Punchneedle Handbook that will teach you everything you need to know!Read this article | Comment on this article blog.craftzine.com |
This Week In Craft Fairs
We're fast approaching the last big craft fair weekend of the year, so get out there and shop locally! If you know of an upcoming event, please add it to our online calendar. If you have a call for entries you want listed in this weekly craft fair post, .Coming Up This Weekend:Craftaluma "Running with Glitter" Holiday ShowPetaluma, CASaturday, Dec. 19, 12pm - 5pmRenegade Craft Fair Holiday SaleSan Francisco, CASaturday, Dec. 19, 11am - 7pmSunday, Dec. 20, 11am - 7pmLast Minute Holiday Shopping with the San Diego North Park Craft Mafia!San Diego, CAThursday, Dec. 17, 6pm - 9pmLast Stop ShopNew Orleans, LAThursday, Dec. 17, 6pm - 10pmBang!Boston, MASaturday, Dec. 19, 11am - 6pmHoliday eventSomerville, MAFriday, Dec. 18, 7pm - 11pmPatchwork Crafts & Designs Holiday BazaarBrooklyn, NYSunday, Dec. 20, 10am - 6pmThe Degenerate Craft FairNew York, NYFriday, Dec. 18 Saturday, Dec. 19 Procrastinator's Holiday Bazaar 3Philadelphia, PASunday, Dec. 20, 12pm - 4pmHoliday Booty MarketWashington, DCSaturday, Dec. 19, 10am - 5pmLondon Designer Makers Christmas SaleLondon, EnglandSaturday, Dec. 19, 12pm - 6pmCall For Entries:Odd Duck Handmade BazaarDavie, FLSaturday, Mar. 27, 2010Fee: $40 - $80Deadline to apply: Feb. 1, 2010Read this article | Comment on this article blog.craftzine.com |
Cooking contest, food talk Sunday in Madison (Madison Eagle)
MADISON - At 3 p.m. this Sunday, Jan. 10, the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts at 9 Main St. invites visitors to join historic food expert and open hearth fire cook interpreter Mercy Ingraham as she explores the various methods Early Americans used to preserve food. us.rd.yahoo.com |