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Do you like cross-stitching? Scrapbooking? Beading? Carving mammals into a tree stump with a chainsaw? Chances are, you're not the only one. Here, you can share pictures of your latest queen-size quilt or 12-hour scrapbooking session with the rest of the crafty people in York. We'll also point you toward events and meeting places that feature your craft of choice, such as craft shows, group meetings and charity events. If you're having trouble with your homemade hobby, we can give you links to blogs and other useful sites to get help.
We encourage you to send in your crafting news and pictures. Just e-mail Caryn Rupert at crupert@ydr.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Monthly Archives: December 2010
Kathy Gable shares her needle felting
A new reader, Kathy Gable, decided to share a craft that has not been seen on this blog before: needle felting. When I went to Rusty Rocks Farm Alpacas in search of some yarn, there were needle felting demonstrations there, … Continue reading
Make an old-fashioned Christmas ornament at family fun day
The York County Heritage Trust‘s holiday family fun day will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 29 at the Historical Society Museum and Bonham House. Have hot cocoa and a snack, learn about historic customs and traditions and … Continue reading
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What’s up in your crafting world?
Are the holidays the only time you get crafty, or do you have some other things planned? I’ve noticed that for the past few weeks, the craft stores have been packed. I don’t know if that’s just because they’re carrying … Continue reading
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Make some magnets with Bethany!
Today I have a guest blogger, Bethany Fehlinger, sharing her Christmas crafts. For Christmas, she decided to make sets of decorative magnets using round magnets, magazine cutouts, card stock, glass marbles and glue. That’s it! How simple and cute is … Continue reading
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If you like scrapbooking, you might like Lifeboarding
When I received this press release in my e-mail inbox, I thought it was a bit of a stretch to put it on this blog. But I’ll throw it out there, and leave it up to you. “The Lifeboard” is … Continue reading
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Green Thumb Garden Club spreads Christmas cheer with ornaments
The Green Thumb Garden Club members made Christmas ornaments for Olivia’s House during the Club’s November meeting. The ornaments were made of natural materials and bird seed cakes were created for the children to take home and to be hung … Continue reading
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Debra W. Eberly decorates the governor’s mansion
Debra W. Eberly, Dallastown resident and owner of D.W. Designs, was invited to decorate the governor’s mansion for Christmas, according to a news release. Last year, she decorated the White House. According to the release, she will be using a … Continue reading
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Sign up for a machine quilting class at Paul Smith Library
The Paul Smith Library of Southern York County will host a four-week quilting series presented by Marty Gifford. Morning, afternoon and evening classes will be available Jan. 10, 24, 31 and Feb. 7, 2011. The quilt is fun and quick … Continue reading
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Why brave the crowds at the mall when you can make your presents?
On Thursday, I was talking to some coworkers about holiday shopping. Pat, who blogs over at The Southpaw, had an interesting experience with some last-minute Christmas shopping when he was in college. I’m sure he’d tell you if you asked … Continue reading
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Make ornaments with last year’s Christmas cards
Did you see the craft from the Living section this past Sunday (Dec. 12)? Carrie Hamilton put together two really cool paper ornament crafts that you can make with last year’s Christmas cards and wrapping paper. The ball ornaments are … Continue reading
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