Happy Hanukkah — and some crafts

December 20, 2011 in Fiber Crafts, Paper Crafts, Tutorials

 

Hanukkah begins tonight at sundown and what better way to celebrate than with a few crafts? I’m probably so drawn to crafting because I love decorating (or maybe the other way around?) which makes me look forward to holidays a little more than most. I’ve gathered up a few Hanukkah crafts from around the blogosphere to share — and some can be simply altered for Christmas crafting too! Keep an eye out for my follow-up post with some found and personal Christmas crafts this week.

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D.I.Y. Day Atlanta – Crafts at Piedmont Park

December 17, 2011 in Events, Fiber Crafts, Paper Crafts

 

Making something is always great, but it is certainly made better when paired with the great outdoors. The Piedmont Park Conservancy has partnered with Kim Nungesser, of Crafter Hours, and Erica Strickland, creator of Craftie Bash, for an all-day DIY Day on January 28, 2012 filled with crafting fun!

Read more about the event after the jump!

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