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Trace, Cut, and Draw (Worm)The printout provided on this page, is a fun pre-school project that allows your little ones to practice their tracing, cutting, and drawing skills. The subject is an earthworm and the activity can be used as part of a teaching moment about the importance of worms in the environment.
Crocheted Americana RosesFor the crochet crafters, this Americana rose project fits the bill. Learn how to make these crochet flowers. Display them on patriotic holidays or incorporate them into an Americana decorating scheme.
Making an Americana Ball WreathThis scrap fabric strip and twine ball wreath is a winner. It can be done in the Americana colors shown or in you choice of colors to display for various seasons or occasions. The full project follows.
Decorative Junk Wood Window FrameSometimes appliances and other large items come packaged with a wooden base. Rather than discarding the wood packing material, re-engineer it into a fun decorative window frame wall hanging. Here it is converted into a faux flower box. The list of supplies and a finished photo follow.
Echo Dot CamouflageHere is a fun project for hiding technology and making it into something decorative!
Pretty Purple PlumsWe took a little day trip to explore parts of Arizona we hadn't been to before. Near Yarnell, Arizona (an old mining town), I saw these plums growing on the side of the road. Imagine that! Plums near the Arizona desert!
Shadowbox DisplaysWhat to do with keepsakes? This easy crafting project is a matter of artistic presentation in a shadow box.
Identifying an Antique Dining Table and Chairs?Thank you in advance! I inherited this oak table and chairs. Supposedly they are a couple of hundred years old from Germany. I intend to sell it so I am looking for information about it ie: could it be from Germany, how old is it and approximate value.
Identifying Insect Eggs?What kind of eggs would these be? They are on a tree. All I can find is maybe lady bugs? Can you help?
Selling Wood in Live Pecan TreeHow do I connect with someone who wants special wood for projects or furniture? I have a live pecan tree, very old, very tall, and large circumference of trunk and limbs. I want to speak with someone about them cutting it and buying the wood from me.
Value of Conant Ball Furniture?My father recently passed away and he had some really beautiful Conant Ball furniture as part of his estate. My wife and I have a fully furnished home and don't have a need for any of the pieces. I had personally never heard of the maker, but after doing some thorough research, I discovered that much of this particular maker's pieces are quite valuable.
Worth of Bassett Mirror?I received this beautiful mirror after my grandmothers passing. I don't know anything about this piece other than it was made at the Bassett mirror company. Curious of the value.
Mower Age and Brand?Can anyone help me identify the age and/or brand of this mower?
Finding Agencies that Provide Back to School Help?I am looking for suggestions for where to find back to school help. I live in a town that has almost nothing, two dollar stores and no resources. So does anyone know of anywhere I can find help with school clothes and supplies? I have a ten year old daughter and twin girls that are almost three.
Worth of Collectible Dolls?Could you tell me what these dolls are worth?
Identifying Old Farm Equipment?Does anyone know what this is? It is at our historical society and the tag is too faded to read?
