Nature’s glow Candle shade
December 3, 2012
By: Randa Black Issue: October 2000 This project originally appeared in Crafts 'n Things magazine. Outside, it's dark and windy, but that just makes it cozier inside! This hurricane lamp, decorated with rice paper and pressed maple leaves, turns an ordinary rainy night into an autumn celebration. Who would guess you spent so little time - and money - to make it? Finished Size: 7 1/2" tall Skill Level: beginner Time: less than 1 hour Materials Glass candle shade, 3" diameter, 7 1/2" tall Pressed or preserved maple leaves, 2 1/2" to 3" wide, eight Rice paper, 8"x…
Santa Claus
November 29, 2012
st children know Santa Claus as a big, round, red-cheeked, joyous, old gentleman who delivers Christmas gifts clad in black boots and a red and white suit. But really, who is Santa Claus and where does Santa Claus come from? The legend of Santa Claus dates all the way back to the 4th century when a child named Nicholas was born. At that time, nobody knew that he was to become world renowned as Santa Claus, but Nicholas soon showed signs of special abilities. Large picture: Santa Claus As a grown-up he became bishop of Myra in Lycia, a province of…
Christmas party
November 29, 2012
Christmas is a time for numerous social events. Many people get involved in voluntary work during the yuletide season -- collecting money for charitable purposes or personally helping out in the local community. Christmas is also a season for parties. Typically, a Christmas party is organized by a school, a company, an organization, a church, or a family. Traditionally, such parties include songs, dances, competitions, and games. Obviously, there is a great difference between a Christmas party for children and grown-ups, but here in the site, we offer you some ideas for both types of holiday parties. A Christmas party…
Christmas cards
November 27, 2012
Every year in the US alone over billion Christmas cards are sent, and with good reason. Christmas cards are a wonderful and tradition-rich way of keeping in touch with family and friends. Here at you can both print beautiful Victorian Christmas cards and send our very popular electronic cards: decorate your own ginger bread man and send it as a fun animation directly to those that you care about. Create card What should I write in my greeting? The Christmas card is without a doubt the most sent greeting of the year. The most common sentence in a Christmas card…