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What’s On My Crafting Table Today……….
Hello Little Peanuts. If you are new here WELCOME! If you’ve been around awhile you know that I am a bit (pfttttt A LOT) of a procrastinator. I tend to wait until the last minute to finish things. This year I need to be crafting year around. For instance, the Christmas Craft Fair here in Sandpoint Idaho, I decided a week before the fair started to dip my toe in. I made a dozen Christmas themed t-shirts. I had always made t-shirts for family and friends. Mostly Granddaughter Alice. She cried UNCLE! No more t-shirts!! I really didn’t expect any of the shirts to sell. Not only did they sell,…
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Winter Preparedness Mountain Style
Winter Preparedness, after the craft room clean-up that I posted about yesterday. I thought for sure that I would immediately be creating masterpieces right and left. I was WRONG!!! The Husband had other plans for me. Plans I did not particularly LIKE! But, since I do like to be warm in the winter I had to help. Sooooooooooo, pouting, chopping, and stacking wood took up the rest of last week. OUCH! Now not just my back hurts, my shoulders and MY HEAD hurts too! THANKFULLY, my feet don’t hurt. Walking on uneven ground back and forth with arms full of wood to different piles, I’m just glad I have plenty…
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Origami
The Japanese paper folding technique ori means “folding,” while kami means “paper.” The word “origami,” which is used in modern usage, encompasses all forms of folding, regardless of origin. The main goal of this art is to transform a sheet of paper into finished sculptures through various techniques also using playing techniques of PlayAmo Canada. In Japanese culture, the art of paper folding is categorized into two types: ceremonial and recreational. In Japan, the latter is referred to as “origata,” while the former is called “origami.” There are many ways to make simple and intricate designs using the basic forms of origami. One of the most popular forms of paper…