Arts and Crafts
From family fun to school projects, from home decorating to creating pieces of art for personal pleasure and profit, Arts & Crafts are a lot of fun! Join your Channel Guide as we look at the interesting world of Arts & Crafts and try out a few new things!
Many places have a tradition of bringing in the New Year with a colourful display of fireworks that starts at the stroke of midnight. When and where were fireworks invented? Holding the stra..
(Read full article on New Years Painted Fireworks)
The original stories of Santa and his reindeer did not include the one with the shining red nose, Rudolph. We have come to accept the story of the foggy night and Rudolph helping to guide the sleigh as part of the original legend. If you read “..
(Read full article on Rudolph the Reindeer Portrait Craft and Gift Tag)
Many years ago my daughter came home from a Christmas party with an adorable ornament she made from a half shell of a walnut, a hazelnut and a few scraps of fabric and felt. It has had a special ..
(Read full article on Mouse in a Bed and Strawberry Ornaments)
My experience with children has shown me that they enjoy making things on their own. That’s why I have come up with these ornaments for the tree that will look pretty but require little supervision from an adult. There is also a “cookie” that they can decorate to enjoy with a cu..
(Read full article on Pretzel Ornaments and Snowflake Cookie)
Besides Christmas and Hanukkah, there is another important holiday celebrated in December called Kwanza. Kwanza which means “first fruits of the harvest” is a week long holiday honouring African heritage that s..
(Read full article on A Kinara for Kwanza)
One of my favourite Christmas poems is “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Clement Clarke Moore written many years ago in 1822. This poem is sometimes called “A Visit from St. Nick”. Who was St. Nick? ..
(Read full article on Cone Head Santa and Game)
I live in a Canadian city that is pretty close to the North Pole. Usually we have lots of snow but this year I’m happy to report that the weather outside is not frightful which I find is so delightful. Closer to Christmas though, I hope we do get some snow. That way we can enjoy ..
(Read full article on Rose bowl Snowman)
Hanukkah and Christmas are two major holidays celebrated during the month of December. This year the Jewish holiday, Hanukkah, starts on Sunday, December 21 and is celebrated for 8 days. Hanukkah is a holiday that is known as the Feast of Lights. This is a happy celebration that involves ..
(Read full article on Star of David Crafts for the Hanukkah Celebration)
I love the wonderful aromas that are associated with Christmas. First and foremost, my favourite is the scent of a fresh pine Christmas tree. Not far behind, are the wonderful aromas of ginger and molasses that waft out of the oven when you bake gingerbread. Here are some ideas to spend a..
(Read full article on Gingerbread Decorations)
Last year I bought the new Reynolds Fun Shapes Foil Baking Cups in star shapes (see also). I was excited when I saw them but once I got them home, ..
(Read full article on Fun Shapes Star Ornament)
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