LuAnne Payne

Get your applications in for great upcoming arts and crafts shows

Now is the time to get your applications in for some wonderful shows coming up this Fall and Winter in Raleigh. The Handmade Market is now accepting applications for their show on Saturday, November 7th. The event takes place...

Can't get enough of Mod Podge?

If you can't get enough of Mod Podge, you'll enjoy this video. Have some favorite Mod Podge uses? Share them here and they'll be included in a future article! For more info: Mod Podge Blog

Arts and Crafts 101: An update on where to sell handmade items

Thanks to a heads-up from some readers, here is an update including more places to sell handmade items around Raleigh or online.Local shops and shows:Designer's Downtown Market: The Market is held five times a year...

Enjoy free workshops for kids at Lowe's and Home Depot

If you're looking for a fun and thrifty way for kids and dads (or moms!) to spend quality time together, look no further than the local hardware store. Lowe's has a program for kids called "Build...

Featured blog: Bloesem and Bloesem Kids

Bloesem and Bloesem Kids are actually two beautiful blogs by the same person, Irene Hoofs. While searching for a new art project for children, I came across Bloesem Kids. I quickly found Bloesem as well and enjoyed browsing through both...

Arts and Crafts 101: Where to sell handmade items

Artists and crafters have many options when it comes to where to sell their work. Read on to learn about where to sell your handmade items either online or in the Raleigh area.Local shops and shows:Designer's...

Make Scrabble tile pendants using mixed media techniques

You know those Scrabble tile pendants that are all over Etsy.com and local craft shows? It's easier than you might think to make your own, using some basic craft supplies and mixed media techniques. You'll need...

There's still time: Midtown Plein Air Art Competition at North Hills

From now through the end of July, North Hills is hosting their first annual Midtown Plein Air Art Competition. Artists can visit Art Source or Flink's Fine Art at North Hills to pick up applications. Artists should have...

Kids craft of the week: Scratch art

Here's one that you'll probably remember from your own childhood: scratch art. Scratch art kits are plentiful at craft stores, but why not show your kids how to make their own scratch art... from scratch?Here's what...

Arts and Crafts 101: Where to take art classes around Raleigh

After the first Arts and Crafts 101 article, which covered crafty parties, it seemed like a good idea to add some information about where grown-ups (and usually kids, as well) can take art classesHere are some places around Raleigh...

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