Crafts, Session 7

Pom-Pom Makers

What is it? – Think of the stereotypical ski hat and you’ll realize that it just wouldn’t be complete without a pom-pom on the pointy tip.  Actually I think it’s a requirement.  But pom-poms are much more than funny hats emblazoned with snowflakes and deer heads.  Pom-poms are everywhere we look.  Home decor, jewelry, fashion… Read More Pom-Pom Makers

Crafts, Session 7

Wonder Knitter

What is it? – As children, most of us can remember having an old wooden spool with four rounded metal pegs protruding from one end.  By threading yarn up through the center and then wrapping the yarn around the pegs we could maneuver bottom loops over top loops.  As a result we were able to… Read More Wonder Knitter

Crafts, Session 6

Felting

What is it? – Needle felting is an age old art form that has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity and is being enthusiastically embraced by an increasingly wide spectrum of creative expression.  Art, jewelry, fashion embellishment, home decor, toys . . . it does them all.  Needle felting techniques are applied globally but are adapted… Read More Felting

Crafts, Session 4

Mini Beading Loom

What is it? – As children, many of us went to scout camp or attended other summer activities where beading was a staple activity.  It was fun, fast, creative and we were left with something that was uniquely ours. Unknowingly that was our introduction to an art form that was thousands of years old.  From… Read More Mini Beading Loom

Crafts, Session 3

Quick Yo-Yo Maker

What is it? – Chances are either you or someone you know has a box full of fabric yo-yo’s under the bed or in a closet.  And chances are either you made them or they were given to you by your grandmother or an aunt.  It’s surprising how many people tell the same story.  But… Read More Quick Yo-Yo Maker

Crafts, Session 3

Weaving Sticks

  What is it? – Stick weaving is a traditional art form made modern by Clover with Weaving Sticks.  Just how old it is no one can truly say.  Not even Wikipedia knows for sure when or where it came to be.  There is little doubt that this simple method of weaving was initially utilitarian… Read More Weaving Sticks