Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Arts and Crafts in Tennessee

By Mara Hernandez-Capili

Mothers Day is almost near as we can feel the onset of spring. People right now are starting to wonder about the ideal gifts they can give to the special women in their lives. In these trying times, the search for the perfect and cheap Mothers Day gift is in everyones mind. This comes to the solution of craft fairs or shows. These places are where one can buy good finds at reasonable price. They are mostly hand made decors that are created by the crafters creative hands. Craft fairs are home to entrepreneurs who managed to transform a hobby to a money making opportunity.

For crafters, there are actually tons craft ideas that would make mothers appreciate them and be happy. A quick project that is not just quick but also easy to make is potpourri doilies. They are very fragrant and charming to look at. To start making one, first thing is to gather the ingredients.

Ingredients for making potpourri doilies are: a set of potpourri (this you can buy at any craft store), a doily (or start to make/ crochet your own!) and a piece of ribbon or raffia to tie. Spread the doily on a flat surface, gather the potpourris at the center of the doily and enclose by wrapping up and tying with the ribbon. These crafts are ideal to hang underneath the void spaces on staircases and on hallways. They can also be great for bringing fragrance in a home by hanging it up on the doorway.

Photo cubes made of Styrofoam are also excellent gift ideas for moms and are very easy to make. Just cut out a few cubes made of Styrofoam and beautify with embellishments and construction/art paper cut-outs. Make a photo insert by cutting off a square acetate film and pasting it onto the face of the cube. The photo cubes are excellent to display on your workstations or kitchen tables.

Catch the nearest craft fairs in your area and see ideal gifts for your moms on Mothers Day!

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