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Sometimes a few things arrive in the post that you had almost forgotten about in the midst of all the holiday mail. It's nice to get a treat for yourself every once in awhile. #nalbindingforbeginners #emmabrunniboast #nalbinding #vikingknitting #nalbindingneedles #taprootmagazine #thingstodo #thingstoread #thingstomake #knitlikeaviking #vikings https://www.instagram.com/p/BrWlG3zgcQT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13wh3zf3mkr88

Having relocated my art studio and home to Kildysart, Co. Clare I find some of my time is not in art concepts and jewellery making, but, in helping local people repair their old farm machinery, trailers, gates etc. My trusty old welder is put to much use, there is nothing like welding outside on a warm sunny day. Love it. #metalartist #thingstomake #repairing #workingonthefarm #welder #welding #irishartist #kildysart #shannonestuary #loveclare #hotwelder #shannonestuaryartist (at County Clare) https://www.instagram.com/p/COXR2v2H5Z6/?igshid=1kpsf3ait9t4a

In the 1960s, when you wanted to entertain the kiddos over the holiday weekend you’d pull out this book, Things to Make and Do. Published in 1967 and packed full of retro charm, this colorful craft book brought an extra helping of imagination to the Thanksgiving table. 🦃 Containing over 185 pages of projects that run the gamut from backyard nature activities to indoor art tutorials, it was geared towards the kindergarten to middle school crowd, but really could have just been a fun escape for any age. Requiring only simple materials and around-the-house-and -yard bits and pieces, it featured together projects, solo projects, indoor projects and outdoor projects - something to suit all the budding artists in the family. 🎨 And funny enough, many projects involved corks... which meant a cocktail for the adults and a craft project for the kids. 🍷 Something fun for everyone indeed! Included here are some of the holiday themed projects and activities highlighting homemade ornaments, a Thanksgiving light up show, stencils made from nature, window Santas, paper Christmas trees, a cork parade, Turkey gourds, and colorful holiday tapestries made with crayon. Offering such a sweet view of the world, even though this book is over 60 years old it offers a refreshing perspective on the sheer, uncomplicated innocence of imagination. This year, the pandemic dictates so much of who and when and where and with whom we celebrate the holidays. But quarantine or not, the artistic spirit knows no boundaries! See more activity examples from this book in the shop! . . . . . #craftproject #craftsforkids #holidaycrafts #familyactivities #thingstomake #imaginationplay #buddingartists #vintagecrafts #thisthanksgiving https://www.instagram.com/p/CHqb1reAQR-/?igshid=1s4r0c2lut1pb

Homemade gifts are made easy, kid friendly and fun with a few simple items. These are made with cinnamon sticks, Star of anise, twine and a glue gun. #homemade #christmas #thingstomake #travelfundfriendlygifts #teachingkida #holidays #nativity (at Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqp4AAxlShQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rtoxcy6ga6cw

anyone making Christmas gifts ~ Womens Day magazine, circa 1963 #christmasideas #thingstomake #toysforkids #classictoys #crafts #womansday #itsallinawomansday #womansmagazine #crafting #christmas #crafter #vintage #midcentury #ephemera #vintageimage #magazinead #vintageadvertising #printad #advertisingart (at Ridley Park, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpzJAJdnwsZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=a4k1ficfb4yu

This is more of an art goal. I want to replicate this braizer from India (Gypsy stove ) into a my own tiny rocket stove version. #goals #thingstomake #gypsystove #gypsylife #noopenfire #nopermit #nofucks (at Maine)