http://www.bestartscrafts.com Arts And Crafts News-The Arts and Crafts movement en-us Copyright 2008 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:10:55 -0600 http://www.bestartscrafts.com/ar/arts-and-crafts-lighting.phpArts And Crafts Lighting<p>The characteristics of this style include clean, straight lines and geometric designs. Ornamentation is kept to a minimum and the focus is on function rather than form, although you will find the pieces made in this style are still quite eye-catching. Natural materials, especially wood and wrought iron, are used abundantly in Mission style homes. Woods are kept dark and paint colors are often dark and warm in tone as well. Therefore, it is extremely important to util... <b>Tags: </b><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Arts+And+Crafts+Lighting" rel="tag">Arts And Crafts Lighting</a></p>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:10:55 -0600 http://www.bestartscrafts.com/Arts And Crafts<p>Because this style is so popular, you will find no shortage of plans out there. If you're technologically inclined, you may want to use the Internet to search for downloadable plans. Another idea is to use software designed to help prospective home builders create their ultimate dream home. Better Homes and Gardens Home Design Software is a good program for the average home builder. Some people prefer getting their plans from a book. In that case, check out titles ... <b>Tags: </b><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Arts+And+Crafts" rel="tag">Arts And Crafts</a></p>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:10:55 -0600 http://www.bestartscrafts.com/ar/colonial-arts-and-crafts.phpColonial Arts And Crafts<p>Glassmaking was an important trade in colonial Jamestown. To this day, you can travel to this historic location to see glassmakers recreating the work done by the original colonists. Today, glass is blown into amazingly creative and colorful pieces. Placing a few colorful glass pieces around your home can make quite an impact. In colonial times, glassmakers focused more on practical pieces like window panes, bottles and vials, vases and basic drinking glasses than o... <b>Tags: </b><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Colonial+Arts+And+Crafts" rel="tag">Colonial Arts And Crafts</a></p>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:10:55 -0600 http://www.bestartscrafts.com/ar/japanese-arts-and-crafts.phpJapanese Arts And Crafts<p>Japanese felt snakes are a cute and easy craft for kids to make. You will need a length of felt in the color of your choice, a ruler, a chenille pipe cleaner, scissors, black marker, glue, clothespins and googly or wiggly eyes. Cut a thin strip of felt the same length as your ruler. Lay the chenille pipe cleaner in the center of the felt strip. Generously apply glue to the edge of the felt and fold the sides together so that the chenille pipe cleaner is stuck in bet... <b>Tags: </b><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Japanese+Arts+And+Crafts" rel="tag">Japanese Arts And Crafts</a></p>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:10:55 -0600