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A craft is a skill, especially involving practical arts. It may refer to a trade or particular art.

The terms is often used as part of a longer word (and also in the plural). For example, a craft-brother is a fellow worker in a particular trade and a craft-guild is, historically, a guild of workers in the same trade. See some further examples below.

The term is often used to describe the family of artistic practices within the decorative arts that traditionally are defined by their relationship to functional or utilitarian products (such as sculptural forms in the vessel tradition) or by their use of such natural media as wood, clay, glass, textiles, and metal. Crafts practiced by independent artists working alone or in small groups are often referred to as studio craft. Studio craft includes studio pottery, metal work, weaving, wood turning and other forms of wood working, glass blowing, and glass art.

A craft fair is an organized event to display crafts by a number of exhibitors.

Folk art follows craft traditions, in contrast to fine art or "high art".

Both Freemasonry and Wicca are known as 'The Craft' by their adherents.

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Tue Aug 19 14:09:07 2008

Crafts Questions & Answers

How do i get my homemade crafts to American Soldiers?
Q. I make Cross Bookmarks and everyone i give them to loves them. I have a son in the Marines and I would like to send some as a gift to other Soldiers. All branches of service. Anyone with knowledge of how to go about doing this. I am not able to work and this is one of my crafts. I want them to go to soldiers who would want them, not to offend any that don't believe in god. I won't be sending any other crafts just this as a bookmark or as a cross. It is lightwieght and made of plastic canvas and yarn only. Please no anti-god remarks. Positive advice welcomed.
Asked by gormom - Wed Nov 22 18:09:47 2006 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The United States armed forces cannot recieve cards to "any serviceman" this year due to fears of terrorism. Instead, the Pentagon has set up a secure email system that allows anyone to send a message to "any serviceman." Just pick the branch of the service, type your message and click send.The story behind the "to any serviceman" cards:Since 1967, when Sgt. Billy Thompson wrote Abigail Van Buren and mentioned that a wonderful Christmas present to our armed forces would be "just a letter from home," American citizens have been sending holiday wishes to servicemen and women stationed overseas every holiday season. Dubbed "Operation Dear Abby," the program has brought holiday joy to hundreds of thousands of U.S. military personnel… [cont.]
Answered by southron_98 - Wed Nov 22 18:15:57 2006

What are some good arts and crafts ideas for children ages 5-12?
Q. I am starting a community program for the children in my apartment complex. It will begin in two weeks. I am trying to come up with as many ideas for arts and crafts activities and othe games and activities. If you could give me some ideas and how to do it . Thank you.
Asked by Ladi - Tue Apr 29 16:16:42 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. My mom does this really fun activity with play-doh. You could even make your own to make more of an activity of it. Anyway, everyone has the same amount of play-doh and each a different color. Everyone divides their ball of play-doh in half and puts half in the center of the table. Then, using the other half, they sculpt something based on a theme (something you'd see in a garden, something you'd see downtown, etc.). Set a time limit (2 minutes is about right) and then when the time is up, without talking, everyone moves left one space. They now have someone elses sculpture in front of them. They try to figure out what it could be and then using the play-doh in the middle, add on to it. Do this again and again until each person is… [cont.]
Answered by stepharosie - Tue Apr 29 17:23:02 2008

What is the best website to sell handmade jewelry and crafts?
Q. I'm not having any luck on ebay, so I would like to find something that is not an auction. I do alot of different kinds of crafts like jewelry, paintings, home decor, kids, etc.
Asked by breezie - Mon May 29 22:59:46 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. ebay
Answered by puffercountry - Mon May 29 23:02:20 2006

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Crafts Blogs

Daisie Davies Original: Embroidered Bicycle Card
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2008-08-14 07:21:11
This is a freehand embroidered bicycle I made and mounted onto a card for my Dad's birthday, Happy Birthday Daddy 5 Vote(s)

Crafts Books For Kids
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2008-08-13 11:17:35
The Jumbo Book of Needlecrafts, a children's crafts book, provides a good introduction to knitting, crocheting, embroidery, quilting, and sewing.

Quilting Quilting Quilting
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2008-08-14 02:01:59
Quilting: Quilting; Quilting; Quilting. Quilting By Winks2222 from NH I'm a new quilter.[1] I need information on bating for my quilt and if there are people out in NH that take quilts and sews the designs.[2] Thanks...

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Arts Calendar: 8/17-8/23
Daily News Tribune, MA - 21 hours ago
LATIN AMERICAN FESTIVAL, featuring Latin music, food, crafts and more, takes place today from noon-9 pm, around City Hall, 455 Main St., Worcester. ...

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... the house in 1995 and inherited a garden designed by Norman Jewson, an early-20th-century Arts and Crafts architect who also did some work on the house. ...

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Games and crafts for children. Hot dogs and sloppy joe for a donation. All are welcome. Crystal Beach Community Church, 625 Crystal Beach Ave. ...

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Product: Homemade Christmas: Creative Crafts for Santa's Elves Category: Christmas Crafts for Kids ISBN: 0811840158

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Crafts magazine Crafts magazine has been redesigned by Marcus Piper , with a smart new interior, below, but perhaps most interestingly a new cover concept that hands the over creation over to an individual

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Crafts Videos

Pretzel Crafts: Unique Artistic Wreaths and Picture Frames : How to Make a Wreath for Your Postal Worker: Pretzel Crafts
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Pretzel Crafts: Unique Artistic Wreaths and Picture Frames : How to Make a Wreath for Your Postal Worker: Pretzel Crafts. 3 min - Nov 15, 2006. Learn how to make a postal worker themed wreath using pretzels, ribbon, and unique arts and crafts supplies in this craft video.



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Aleene's Tacky Glue. 2 min - Aug 3, 2007. Aleene's Tacky Glue, Art Supplies, Arts & Crafts; The Crafter's Favorite A superior formula for crafts, hobbies, florals and household repairs. Made in the USA



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Crafts Flare Part 3.1. fredflareinc. 9 min - Sep 19, 2006. Part 3 of Fred Flare's Brooklyn Renegade Craft Fair interview series celebrates the Austin Craft Mafia with exclusive interviews with Jen Perkins of Naughty Secretary Club, Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching and Tina Sparkles of Sparkle Craft.


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