There’s something about handmade Christmas gifts and decorations that make the holidays seem warm and cozy. The tutorials on Cotton Ridge Create! may be just what you need to get some ideas flowing. Don’t forget the kids, they can make Christmas presents for loved ones, too! For ideas see the Creative Kids section, Kid’s Crafts […]
Anyone who’s already visited New York City will be well-aware of the cultural charms of the Upper East Side and from Central Park to the East River there are a plethora of places to choose from if you’re on the hunt for museums and galleries. Guest author Chris takes us on a brief tour. Art and […]
From Guest Author Debra Wright Finally you have signed up for your first basic course on wood carving after years of interest to learn the craft. You have with you a complete starter tool kit ready and have gone over the basic wood carving styles. What’s great is, you will be under the instruction of […]
Guest author Amy White shares the fascinating history of the art of embroidery. Many art forms which were once enormously popular in previous generations have lost their appeal in today’s world and are now something that is discussed in art history classes and on guided tours through museums. Fortunately, embroidery has managed to escape such […]
Guest Author Louise Blake is a Mum of one who works part time as a Design Account Manager. She loves spending as much time as she can with her family and enjoys blogging about her experiences. Crafts Using Recycled Materials As parents we’re always looking for new ways to encourage our kids to be creative. […]
Each year after our visit to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, I enjoy highlighting a few of the artists and handcrafters we discover in the local Arts & Crafts Community. This year we spent some time in the Morning Mist Village at 601 Glades Road, which has more than 25 arts and crafts shops. It is also home […]
I’m pleased to present ideas on how to create your own crafting space from guest author Sam! Do you have that creative itch but nowhere suitable to scratch it? No matter the craft you fall in love with – card making, painting, sewing, driftwood sculptures, writing or homemade candles, upholstering – you need a place, […]
There’s no doubt that all kids love to create things. Making things themselves (with a little bit of help from you!) is such a satisfying thing to do. It keeps them away from the television and computer games, and it teaches them valuable skills along the way. Most parents freak out at the idea of […]
Guest author Bob Emerald presents a fascinating overview of the history and process of creating paper. The Leaves of the Tree It is a well-known fact that the paper we use every single day is largely made up from wood pulp. While it is true that the higher grades will also contain stronger fibres such […]
