tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85971181966136406032024-02-19T05:16:50.799-05:00Carol Heppner's Studio<center>Author, Freelance Writer, Mixed-Media Artist, Photographer <br> <br><br><b>All materials on this site are the
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">We often talk about mixing mediums in
art, but Wendy Andrade takes it to a whole new level by adding fresh flowers to
her beautiful designs. This book is
great for those who love to make jewelry and those who love working with
flowers. It’s the best of both craft
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Like most jewelry-making books, the book
does a great job of explaining the different materials and techniques that are
used in the projects of the book. The
book is broken out into the different seasons and flowers which you find
throughout the year. They even give you
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project instructions are well written and some even include patterns to
follow. Many of the techniques will be easy to master
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that are in the book, these projects are perfect for proms, dinner parties and even
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The cooking took very little time and I was ready to take my photographs
as soon as the cookies cooled. I wanted
to share my top tips for photographing your baked goods so these cookies, while
they lasted, were my photographic subject for the day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Photographing food is an art
and if not done right, it can look unappetizing. Many stylist have tricks they use to make the
food in magazines look wonderful. You do
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friends on the internet. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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item.</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Pick out the baked goods that look
the best and work with them.</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">If it means
that it is only one cookie, then work with the one cookie.</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">After all, if the baked item doesn't look
great before you take the photograph, it will not look great after you take the
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and not what you have on your table or kitchen counter.</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">A simple background will help you keep your
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when possible.</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Natural light brings out
the beauty of the subject and you won’t have to worry about adjusting the light
balance of too yellow a light from kitchen lights.</span></li>
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sure your light source is filtered.</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">If
you are photographing your work near an opened door and you are getting shadows
that are too harsh, move your photo shoot father away from the door so the
light isn't as strong.</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The stronger the
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<span style="color: #cfe2f3; font-size: 14.0pt;">Craft your own little zoo with
this wonderful craft book. It is sure to
be one of your favorite craft books of all time. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cfe2f3; font-size: 14.0pt;">When I was asked if I wanted
to review this fun craft book, I jumped at the chance. Who wouldn’t? They had me as soon as I saw that adorable
cover and the inside of this craft book delivers as well. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cfe2f3; font-size: 14.0pt;">There are 25 delightful
animals that you can make with Myko’s easy-to-follow instructions. The first part of the book has everything you
need to know about the craft materials you need to the basic craft instructions
that will be used on all 25 charming animals – 26 if you count the fact that
the little horse can be made into a unicorn.
There is also a resource list in the back of the craft book that will
help you find everything you need to make these little cuties. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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childhood experience influences her work as an artist. She creates animals out
of pompoms and needle-felted details and sells them through her Etsy shop (etsy.com/shop/MykoBocekStudios).
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So, I made this little Duct Tape purse as an Easter gift. Spring crafts are so much fun and this spring
crafting idea is fast to make as well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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background paper and how to stamp on metal! </span><span style="color: #ff7c80; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">I’m often asked to review
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">This book had me when I
looked at its beautiful cover. It boasts
more than 650 photographs and it delivers.
However, it delivers far more than that.
It is a wonderful resource guide for the novice, as well as the expert crafter.
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">This book teaches readers
beading techniques through the projects in the book. The reader than can take these techniques and
use them in future projects. The
instructions are well written, understandable, and the accompanying photographs
really help the crafter understand the technique used.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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wonderful Christmas gift for yourself or your favorite crafter. It is one book that they will use and keep in
their craft library for years to come. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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am asked to review different products and publications. I was thrilled when Cricut™ contacted me and
asked me to test their new Cricut™ Mini.
The Cricut™ Mini is a portable, lightweight cutting machine that easily
traveled with me around the house.
Having a laptop, I work in different areas of my home and the Cricut™ Mini
was a dream to take along in my journey. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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me. I just brought the machine and the
paper we would use. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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website, and then I hooked the Cricut™ Mini to my laptop. It was a very easy process. The Cricut™ Mini comes with pre-loaded
graphic but you can also purchase other graphic on their website. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Thanksgiving card, I used the free images that came with the machine. It was a breeze to create this card. Like you, I do not have a lot of time for
crafting for myself. Therefore, having a
machine that can help me create a card in seconds was a joy. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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able to cut a variety of different materials (i.e. vinyl, craft foil, fabric)
and has hundreds of shapes. They have
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Project Center. The cutting knife is
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made in seconds. I just picked out my design;
put the paper into the machine, pressed cut (in the software) and the design
was cut. I just glued the cut shapes and text to the
front of my card. Added some crystals and the card was made. It could not have been
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Carol Heppnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01064257597260944609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597118196613640603.post-38137935320879315112012-10-12T19:00:00.000-04:002014-04-04T15:29:09.122-04:00ILoveToCreate DemoLast Sunday, I had the honor of demonstrating the new <a href="http://www.tulipscreenit.com/">Tulip ScreenIt</a> at Michaels Arts and Crafts Store in Dickson City, PA. <br />
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Regina, from Michaels, was so helpful and I really enjoyed the time I spent with her. She made sure I was next to the front door and even brought additional boxes of the <a href="http://www.tulipscreenit.com/">ScreenIt</a> for the display.<br />
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It was so much fun to print my designs on the cotton fabric. I also wanted to show how versatile the <a href="http://www.tulipscreenit.com/">ScreenIt</a> is so I created a fun collage to match the fabric. Imagine making your own napkins, table cloth and wall art for your next party. <br />
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The Tulip fabric paint goes onto the fabric wonderfully. And you can use the screen 75 times! This has become one of my favorite tools to use. I'm sure you will love it too. <br />
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Halloween is such a fun time. Try making this great card for your Halloween party. You can get the free instructions and <a href="http://www.fabriclink.com/presentations/velcro/Invitation.cfm">downloads to make this card</a>. It is a card that I created for Velcro.<br />
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<br />Carol Heppnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01064257597260944609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597118196613640603.post-79070113260754005852012-09-23T23:33:00.001-04:002012-09-23T23:33:40.095-04:00Book Review and Giveaway<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;">As a craft Blogger, I am often asked to review products and books. This week I would like to share a new book, “</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-style: italic; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;">How to Make Stuffed Animals</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;">” by Sian Keegan. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;">The projects in this book are fresh and fun. The book contains modern, simple patterns and instructions for 18 Projects. Illustrated instructions for sewing 18 unique animals, including complete patterns. The animals are designed with a clean modern aesthetic.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Fall is around the corner and this project will transform a plain plastic bracelet into a fun bracelet that will take you throughout the fall season.</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">This is a great way to update old bracelets that you already have around the house.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">This bracelet was inspired by "Women of the Appian Way" article I wrote for Somerset Studio a few years ago. </span></div>
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<br />Carol Heppnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01064257597260944609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597118196613640603.post-429728427602394462012-09-02T05:38:00.000-04:002012-09-02T05:38:00.200-04:00September Fall Crafts<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Designer Craft Connections September Blog Hop</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-weight: bold; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="color: #93c47d;">Theme Material: Vintage<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-weight: bold; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="color: #93c47d;">Project: Vintage Lace Pendant</span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">This month we are using old or vintage objects in our projects. My project uses vintage lance and some old buttons from my button collection.</span></div><o:p></o:p><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;">While I used the traditional soldering method to create my necklace pendant, you can use Ranger Ink supplies to create your pendant quickly. Plus, their <a href="http://shop.rangerink.com/default.aspx?PageID=7&CategoryID=24&ProductID=289&RootCatCode=02000" target="_blank">glass slide frames</a> </span><o:p></o:p> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;">come with a pre-soldered ring on the top of the frame. That makes life SO easy. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Cut the piece of tape to fit the glass slides. Slip the lace between the two glass slides and then place the glass slides into the frame. Close the little flap on the frame. Glue the buttons on the top of the glass frame and let the glue dry. Once the glue is dry, you can use a jump ring to attach the pendant to any necklace. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Join 12 professional and creative craft designer bloggers as they show you how to create some great fall projects with Kool Tak™ products. <a href="http://heppnerstudio.blogspot.com/2012/08/crafty-kt-blog-hop-giveaway.html" target="_blank">Click here</a> to view the giveaway package. </span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Make sure to enter the The Kool Tak™ giveaway, which is valued slightly under $70.00<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Kool Tak™ 1 Layer Perfect Tool (This is an awesome tool!)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Kool Tak™ 1 Shiny Transfer Foil Sheets (Earth Tones)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Kool Tak™ Clear Foam tape ¼ x ¼ x 1/32” thick<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Kool Tak™ Clear Foam tape 3/16 x 1/16 thick by 1.6 yards<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Kool Tak™ Premium EXTREME 2 ½ x 27 yards<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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Carol Heppnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01064257597260944609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597118196613640603.post-32341763091746255822012-08-06T03:55:00.002-04:002012-08-06T09:29:20.246-04:00<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to the Designer’s Craft Connections Blog Hop.</span></b><span style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Because I would like to use this over and over, I wanted to use a glue that wouldn’t yellow over time. ILoveToCreate.com</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-armenian-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-eudc-font-family: "Times New Roman";">® sent me their <a href="http://www.ilovetocreate.com/store/products/265-aleenes-no-sew-fabric-glue.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aleene's ® No-Sew Fabric Glue ™. </a> </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;">“After all,” I thought, “if it will work on batiked paper for <a href="http://heppnerstudio.blogspot.com/2012/07/craft-and-hobby-summer-show-crafty.html" target="_blank">my dress</a> and not yellow after time, it will work on this little project.” I was right.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBUkidwKPNtuKZFTp5MlLV80atQSorb9BMS0GlArDH4B0fv2MrcbwHPKPkn2mMJfG_q9bHxO9XhVn5bo9wa1tYaJFh4Y55OW7s98lwSU621v_lioNgKkemHF9vqwLL1UaN7eqGmtMtmMNt/s1600/IMG_7680.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBUkidwKPNtuKZFTp5MlLV80atQSorb9BMS0GlArDH4B0fv2MrcbwHPKPkn2mMJfG_q9bHxO9XhVn5bo9wa1tYaJFh4Y55OW7s98lwSU621v_lioNgKkemHF9vqwLL1UaN7eqGmtMtmMNt/s400/IMG_7680.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>CHA Summer Show Recap</b></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Over the next few weeks I will give you a peek at the various booths I visited at the CHA Summer Show. Check out the products that may be coming to a store near you. If you don’t see the products at your local store, you can always ask them to carry the products. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><br />
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</div>Carol Heppnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01064257597260944609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597118196613640603.post-12353065668640069082012-08-05T20:21:00.000-04:002012-08-05T20:21:59.065-04:00CHA Summer Show - Designer Section Meeting Thanks!<div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">The CHA Design Members hold their section meeting at the CHA summer and winter shows. This summer was no exception. However, before the start of our meeting, we were able to have some great products as door prizes for the CHA Design Members who attended our early morning meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">CHA Manufacturers are known for their generosity and the munificence gifts for the door prizes were breathtaking. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbJR3IaI_lCaWOQYHj33n0HdAAO4brO0U9yuDqZlD9JVH0g8EoT4YCBVBgmZ1v6vNjQY9ij2gqrs2h1gDBuSBzY1wIFEroBHrImLmQoetQRnZRpt12nTsTBQ2gFksBSOibVK8STiNtLI8t/s1600/thank+you+graphic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbJR3IaI_lCaWOQYHj33n0HdAAO4brO0U9yuDqZlD9JVH0g8EoT4YCBVBgmZ1v6vNjQY9ij2gqrs2h1gDBuSBzY1wIFEroBHrImLmQoetQRnZRpt12nTsTBQ2gFksBSOibVK8STiNtLI8t/s640/thank+you+graphic.jpg" width="395" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Beadalon® provided wonderful tools and supplies for jewelry making. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Impress Art® sent a great metal stamping kit which included their new hammer designed just for metal stamping.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">ILoveToCreate.com® supplied a goodie basket filled with their fantastic products, which was wrapped beautifully. They also offered a Tulip® ScreenIt™ to every CHA design section member who attended the summer show. The designer had to register with ILoveToCreate.com® at the show in order to receive the machine. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Cousin® gave fantastic jewelry kits and their new Snap in Style® bracelets. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Die Cuts with a View gave a pretty container loaded with their magnificent products.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Beacon sent a bottle of Zip Dry for all the designers who attended the meeting, unfortunately, the box couldn’t be located during the section meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Learn more about the movement </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>and </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>how you can be involved by visiting <a href="http://www.craftandhobby.org/eweb/Dynamicpage.aspx?webcode=chaNewsArticle&wps_key=8a223802-1bfe-43a1-b930-66666b94fceb&post_year=2012&post_month_name=Jul" target="_blank">CHA's website</a>. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;">The dress was fashioned from white Mulberry paper which has been dyed and batiked to coordinate with my silk batik scarf. Batik is traditionally performed on silk or cotton fabric, but works very well on paper. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;">The shell belt is accented with a starfish which has orange crystals for added sparkle. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div></div>Carol Heppnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01064257597260944609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597118196613640603.post-53417225583388839692012-07-02T01:38:00.005-04:002012-07-02T01:38:00.545-04:00Pearl and Shell Summer Necklace<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: #fff2cc;">Welcome to the Craft Connections “First-Monday of the Month” Blog Hop. This month is about Vacations and Crafting. If you missed last month’s blog hop post, you can check it out <a href="http://heppnerstudio.blogspot.com/2012/06/patriotic-greet-ings-if-there-was-one.html" target="_blank">here</a>! </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Enchanting Vacation Necklace </span></i></b><span style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCNk_y56bE9gMGNalNmNJ9irCHk7F5CpxAu14m56uSfMvtM2PKD7IrlfrLI0mRnAVwfbdNU7olwkuYF3A5sXWKcmicqJ_wvslrxGtC4y1HKoUevgwiSVCsTDJnLQhDDHImqisOKqvl-KxX/s1600/IMG_7161.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCNk_y56bE9gMGNalNmNJ9irCHk7F5CpxAu14m56uSfMvtM2PKD7IrlfrLI0mRnAVwfbdNU7olwkuYF3A5sXWKcmicqJ_wvslrxGtC4y1HKoUevgwiSVCsTDJnLQhDDHImqisOKqvl-KxX/s1600/IMG_7161.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Stores selling shells are always one of our favorite places to shop. It was in a shell shop on a vacation to Florida where I first found this pretty sliced shell. I had it on a shelf for a few years before I decided to create this fun necklace. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The fresh-water pearls and small shell add to the natural look of the necklace, while the crystals add a bit of sparkle.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">I used crimp beads to secure the a cream-colored coated beading wire to the shell. Then, I threaded fresh-water pearls, shell bead, and crystal beads on the coated wires. I fished the necklace by adding a pretty toggle clasp. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">This necklace will always remind me of our wonderful vacation and will be a favorite to wear in the warm weather.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div>Carol Heppnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01064257597260944609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597118196613640603.post-10964475178563471452012-06-25T11:03:00.001-04:002012-06-25T11:03:00.671-04:00Craft and Hobby Association Summer Show - Getting Ready<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXASIhQCgtI5t9oGbt-NBF8pfImUNybpToeTSV7ASNN7v40T7lzROkJg2KhBeE-G9AteumPq3rKe0bgBZTjlNqRvL2Zn2ATsZagVoCVT4Opb8gf8XQpS16lxL2H76CWllNLuTk_Or20msO/s1600/IMG_6954.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXASIhQCgtI5t9oGbt-NBF8pfImUNybpToeTSV7ASNN7v40T7lzROkJg2KhBeE-G9AteumPq3rKe0bgBZTjlNqRvL2Zn2ATsZagVoCVT4Opb8gf8XQpS16lxL2H76CWllNLuTk_Or20msO/s1600/IMG_6954.jpg" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;">There is always that feeling. It’s small and fleeting, but it’s always there. It’s that tiny feeling right after you accept that special job or face a big project. </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> It’s a short moment of time. It always appears when a project is new to you. It comes right after that joy of hearing the word </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-style: italic;">yes. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-style: italic;">What’s that feeling?</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div><br />
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</div></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: x-large;">Inspiration comes from many sources. </span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP6cIFZUrYLlj9hG4YlMgfYsFfcXVQ68-WLls1cOk8RUm9H8Sg1mlgqfodRCtlPSRFk4tsG36Lg1kdPS0m3QwxuEk4vbnGPwPfjhCR_EGMx1I7aQRG4rNaRt7t1wfP2Pd7FRIOP0ecaKqx/s1600/carol+heppner+crafty+couture+dress+CHA+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP6cIFZUrYLlj9hG4YlMgfYsFfcXVQ68-WLls1cOk8RUm9H8Sg1mlgqfodRCtlPSRFk4tsG36Lg1kdPS0m3QwxuEk4vbnGPwPfjhCR_EGMx1I7aQRG4rNaRt7t1wfP2Pd7FRIOP0ecaKqx/s1600/carol+heppner+crafty+couture+dress+CHA+2.jpg" /></a></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhklDBWmKCQmfPaH-jEO_vi1yt_1G2e_A6L1pOV7pGn6TW4fvGVs5ZIpD6bhhi8OnHrPEHkJzJ_aybLo7aphS5FhMWBuXZan1LN73OvqXnriVsQ6DP4TCo_A-2ieat-SF5m0OuO0HkbUl34/s1600/carol+heppner+crafty+couture+cha+dress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhklDBWmKCQmfPaH-jEO_vi1yt_1G2e_A6L1pOV7pGn6TW4fvGVs5ZIpD6bhhi8OnHrPEHkJzJ_aybLo7aphS5FhMWBuXZan1LN73OvqXnriVsQ6DP4TCo_A-2ieat-SF5m0OuO0HkbUl34/s320/carol+heppner+crafty+couture+cha+dress.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><h4><span style="font-size: large;">Mine comes from visual experiences.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">A trip to a Smithsonian museum in DC, </span><span style="font-size: large;">a jaunt to the waters in Alexandria, VA or a past experience of walking on the beach. </span> </h4><div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</div><div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;">The dress is under wraps until the show starts later in July. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;">I’ll make sure to post photos of the dress </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;">and interesting products from </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;">CHA’s summer show on my </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><b><a href="http://heppnerstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Blog</a></b>,<b> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/carolheppner" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,</b> <a href="http://pinterest.com/carol_heppner/" target="_blank"><b>Pinterest</b></a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/QueenofCr8tvty" target="_blank"><b>Twitter</b></a> accounts. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Stay tuned! </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; language: EN;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><br />
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</div></div>Carol Heppnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01064257597260944609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597118196613640603.post-40348887451221482492012-06-21T10:57:00.001-04:002012-06-21T11:02:57.003-04:00Altered Art - Quick and Easy!<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: white;">There is a cooking show on TV that shows you how to alter packaged foods so they seem homemade. You can do the same in your crafting life. After all, who said crafting has to take hours? Altered art can take any form. It’s just about changing appearances.</span><span style="color: #ff9999;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #ff9999; font-size: 14pt;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Walmart carries Cousin</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">®</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> jewelry supplies and I knew they would have</span></span><span style="color: #ff9999; font-size: 14pt;"> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1520637075">jewelry-grade crystals by Cousin</a></span><span style="color: #ff9999; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://www.cousin.com/Swarovski-Crystal--C1051.aspx" target="_blank">®</a></span><span style="color: #ff9999; font-size: 14pt;">. </span><span style="color: white; font-size: 14pt;">The crystals would add the sparkle for which I was looking. Can't find them at Walmart or other stores? Check out the</span><span style="color: #ff9999; font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="color: #ff9999; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1520637079">Cousin</a></span><span style="color: #ff9999; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://www.cousin.com/Swarovski-Crystal--C1051.aspx" target="_blank">® website</a>.</span><span style="color: #ff9999; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: white;">Gluing the crystals took no time at all. I’ll let you in on a little secret that I use when applying crystals. I use a kneaded eraser. You can find the erasers in the drawing depart of craft stores. </span><span style="color: #ff9999;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: white;">Upcoming post: Getting Ready for CHA's Summer Show</span></b></div>Carol Heppnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01064257597260944609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597118196613640603.post-72611662582029123582012-06-11T03:30:00.000-04:002012-06-11T03:30:04.637-04:00Free Online Family History Research Guide<h2 style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Free Online Family History Research Guide</span></b></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ZMdf-SYrBhblBuFOb07kShV-bXtdXuK7vX9yDqZLghRBgXFW2wmKSDYkoAVQNL0eaola9LX4BgKDH60HN9ebef8YpVB-uZ4ViXD0kYjk9TofUqyTAiefI9MhcjIv_BGahlwNzeFpervs/s1600/Carol+Heppner+Patriotic+card.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ZMdf-SYrBhblBuFOb07kShV-bXtdXuK7vX9yDqZLghRBgXFW2wmKSDYkoAVQNL0eaola9LX4BgKDH60HN9ebef8YpVB-uZ4ViXD0kYjk9TofUqyTAiefI9MhcjIv_BGahlwNzeFpervs/s640/Carol+Heppner+Patriotic+card.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: 16pt;">Why?</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Why would a craft blog have a Free Online Family Research Guide? Family-History Crafting is a fun way to preserve your history and teach other family members about their history. But, unless you know your history, you need to start somewhere. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">As you start your research, you may find that your oral history (family lore) doesn’t match with the history you find in documents. You may be surprised at what you do learn. It is important to record both the oral and the documented history. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">For example, my grandfather always told us that his 13-year older sister, Elizabeth, was accidentally shot and killed by a nephew. I sent away for a death certificate, but none was to be found (Death certificates were not always issued in the early 1900s). I searched newspapers, since if it was an accidental shooting resulting in death, it surely would have made the newspaper. Nothing was found.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Elizabeth</span></st1:place></st1:city><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> never turned up in the census records. If she was 13, she should have been listed in one or two census records. Finally, I asked the church for the cemetery records and found that <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Elizabeth</st1:place></st1:city> was only seven days old when she died of natural causes. Even more surprising was she died five years before her cousin was born. Now, if you ask me, it’s pretty hard to accidentally kill someone when you are not even born. Sadly, that nephew died thinking he accidentally killed is aunt. His family, however, was thrilled that I had cleared his name.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Moral of the story is to have an open mind when you are researching your history. Go where the facts take you. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Family-History Crafting</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: #93c47d;">What type of crafts can you create with your family history?</span> <o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">As seen in the above photo, greeting cards are a quick way to share your history but many crafters create scrapbook albums for their history. But there is more to Family-History crafting that creating a scrapbook album.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Think about creating a framed family-history tree which lists all the members of your tree. You can use a number of free charts that are available online or create your own. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Family-history is a great subject for an altered-book project or a collection of Artist Trading Cards. Remember to use photos of family heirlooms and pets in your artwork as well. Family histories are all about personalization. Your family is unique and it is important to document as much as you can. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">To learn how to research your family history, visit <u><a href="https://familysearch.org/learn" target="_blank">Family Search</a></u>.<o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: #b6d7a8;">Where can I find free resources to search my history?</span><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Visit your local library and ask them what is available. If you do not have a <st1:placename w:st="on">Family</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">History</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Center</st1:placetype> (<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Church</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Latter Day Saints</st1:placename></st1:place>) near you, your library may be able to get vital record (birth, marriage, death) films for you to search. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Your library may have census records for you to search as well as city directories. If your library is online, you can visit their website to see what they have in their genealogical collection. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Make sure to visit some of my favorite online sites that are listed below. Keep in mind that they are always adding information to their sites, so make a point of visiting them more than once.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Free Online Research Sites:</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><st1:place w:st="on"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1290971486">Ellis Island</a></span></st1:place><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://stevemorse.org/ellis2/ellisgold.html" target="_blank"> in One Step</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://familysearch.org/" target="_blank">Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><u><a href="http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/" target="_blank">Roots web – World ConnectProject</a></u><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><st1:place w:st="on"><u><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1290971516"><st1:placename w:st="on"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Federal</span></st1:placename><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Land</st1:placetype></span></a></u></st1:place><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><u><a href="http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/" target="_blank"> Patents</a></u><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><u><a href="http://interment.net/" target="_blank">Online Cemetery Records</a></u><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://www.worldgenweb.org/" target="_blank">The WorldGenWeb Project</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><u><a href="http://obits.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/obit.cgi" target="_blank">Obituary Daily Times</a></u></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><u><a href="http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx" target="_blank">West VirginiaHistoric Vital Records</a></u></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Free Family History Forms:</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Once you start researching your history, there are a number of free forms that you will want to have. Visit the following sites for some great forms. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><u><a href="http://www.familytreemagazine.com/freeforms" target="_blank">Family Tree Magazine</a></u><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><u><a href="http://www.genealogysearch.org/free/forms.html" target="_blank">Genealogy Search</a></u><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Family Trees:</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Family tree charts are important to use. Below is a great site to use. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><u><a href="http://www.obituarieshelp.org/free_printable_blank_family_tree.html" target="_blank">Obituaries Help</a></u><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Free Software:</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">I don’t use this software because I have Family Tree Maker. This software looks pretty good, but I don’t know how it really is. I just wanted to let you know it’s out there. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://www.myheritage.com/family-tree-builder?trn=ppc_google&trp=USA_EN_FTB_Search_New&trl=software&gclid=CKbY6azKsLACFQjf4Aodez8HTA" target="_blank">My Heritage</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/" target="_blank">Legacy Family Tree</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Best wishes with your research. Be sure to let me know how you make out and what great crafts you create from your research! <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><br />
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</span></div>Carol Heppnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01064257597260944609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597118196613640603.post-65482960807783119242012-06-04T02:50:00.002-04:002012-06-07T11:30:22.940-04:00Patriotic Greeting Card<h2 style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: red;">Patriotic</span></span> <span style="color: #3d85c6;">Greet</span><span style="color: white;">ings</span></span></b></h2><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">If there was one common thread among my ancestors, it was a love of the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">USA</st1:place></st1:country-region>. This new home promised them opportunities that their former country could not. It promised jobs, land, and freedom. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Summer patriotic holidays were a chance to gather families, watch parades, and share a love of their new country.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b><span style="color: blue;">My family didn’t arrive in the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">USA</st1:place></st1:country-region> on the Mayflower. </span> </b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">So when I read about the history of our country, very little was said about how my family came to the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">USA</st1:place></st1:country-region>. I never felt that my story was told in those classroom-history books. The history books always left me wanting. I wanted to know my history so I could cherish it and pass it on to those who came after me. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">I didn’t have to look far to know what a true patriot was, since my Dad served in the army. Among his medals were two bronze stars and a purple heart. Like many of those who served in the military, he served so we could enjoy our freedoms. My Mom also had a strong love of country and like my Dad, she passed it down to us.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">My years of research have shown that those who came before me were artists in varying degrees. One line, the Spadafora Family, has a long history of <a href="http://heppnerstudio.blogspot.com/2012/05/mixed-media-bracelet.html" target="_blank">jewelry making</a>. Many of my Spadafora cousins continue in that tradition. My Lopetrone Family is known for their strong photographic skills. Beppe Lopetrone was a fashion photographer before he died. Since I have created a number of clay masks, I have to think that some of my Italian ancestors were mask makers. My Marchelitis and Hortiage Families are known for their artistic abilities. Knowing my ancestors allows me to understand why I am an artist. I was born into it.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Family-History Crafting</span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">It should be no surprise to you that I love creating work that includes my family history. It allows me to share my research with the rest of my family. </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">My family may not have seen the “shot that was heard around the world”, but </span><i style="font-size: 14pt;">MY</i><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> patriotic history starts in 1893.</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">It is a rich history just the same.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Researching your history can be a lot of fun. Using your family history in your crafts will add to the enjoyment of your research. Greeting cards can be a fun way to educate everyone about your ancestors and what you have learned.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br />
The patriotic card in the above photograph is a fun way to invite family members to a family reunion or a fourth of July celebration. Use an ancestor’s photo on the front of the card and tell everyone a little bit about the person inside the card along with the party information. You can send everyone the same photo or send everyone a different photo and encourage them to bring it to your event. The cards can be part of a table display and a way to get people talking about your history. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The blue and white <a href="http://www.elmers.com/products/glues-and-adhesives/tape" target="_blank">Washi tape</a> by Elmer’s is an easy way to add some color to your project. The <a href="http://coredinations.com/" target="_blank">embossed paper</a> by Core’dinations is a fast way to add dimension to your card. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">So, how do you start finding your family history and start crafting? Join my mailing list for an exclusive reminder for my next post: <b><span style="color: red;">FREE Online Family History Research Guide.</span> </b> Just enter your email address in the box in the right-hand column under my photograph. </span></div>Carol Heppnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01064257597260944609noreply@blogger.com