Archive for August, 2008

Kids & Crafts

Posted by LilyMorgan on Saturday, August 30th, 2008 in Arts and Crafts.

When it comes to kids and crafts, there is no such thing as too much. When kids spend as much time as they do focused on electronics and the internet, daily or weekly craft time can be just the thing they need to get those brain cells working. Some kids gravitate naturally into the craft environment and have plenty to bring to the table. Others may be slower to excite and need some …

Great Archaeological Finds- A Wicker Basket in Pompeii

Posted by BeverlySugarman on Saturday, August 30th, 2008 in Arts and Crafts.

Most people in the world have heard of Pompeii, Italy, the site of one of the worst natural disasters of ancient times. One of the greatest finds in the history of the city was made in July, 2005, when an archaeologist checking on the progress of a new motorway being built in the area …

The Meaning and Beauty of Angel Tattoos

Posted by DannyK on Saturday, August 30th, 2008 in Arts and Crafts.

When deciding what kind of tattoo to put on your body, it’s important to remember that the symbol will remain for the rest of your life. Choose something that is beautiful, represents what you believe in, and is a design you won’t be ashamed for the world to see when …

Elsie Allen Baskets - A Step Into the Past

Posted by BeverlySugarman on Friday, August 29th, 2008 in Arts and Crafts.

One of the master basket weavers of the Pomo Native American Tribe was Elsie Allen, the author of a number of how-to books in the art of Pomo basket weaving. She worked to preserve this art form that defines her people and Elsie’s descendants carry on that legacy today.

Born in 1899, Elsie was raised by …

English Willow Baskets - The P. H. Coate & Son Company

Posted by BeverlySugarman on Friday, August 29th, 2008 in Arts and Crafts.

A unique type of basket that may be a nice gift for any basket lover would be an authentic English willow basket. One of the leading manufacturers of these types of baskets is P.H. Coate & Son, located at the Willows and Wetlands Visitor Centre, located in Somerset, England.

This family-owned business was founded in 1819 by Robert Coate, a local willow grower and merchant. In 1940, another well known willow grower and furniture maker named …

The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum

Posted by BeverlySugarman on Friday, August 29th, 2008 in Arts and Crafts.

If you are a basket enthusiast, you might be interested in taking a trip to Nantucket Island, Massachusetts to visit the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum. This establishment preserves the history and culture of the Nantucket basket weaving heritage.

Although the early Indians of Nantucket Island had …

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Embroidered Shirts Add Class to Uniforms

Posted by JackieJohnson on Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 in Arts and Crafts.

Polyester used to be a staple of the workplace. Companies that made employees wear uniforms seemed to go with the ugliest things they could find. Then, polyester was replaced with a simple t-shirt. T-shirts do not do the organization any favors. …



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