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Craft Group

Craft Group will meet the first Monday of each month, September - May.
Any member of the N.C. Unit may participate in the Craft Group meetings.



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Crafted by Sue Hughes
                           A Fall Pumpkin That Lasts
Adapted by Nannette from CraftyMorning.com   https://www.craftymorning.com/how-to-make-dryer-vent-pumpkins/
 

Materials:
Flexible Aluminum Dryer Vent duct,  4 inches wide
Rust-oleum Spray Paint & Primer, Rustic Oranges
Ribbon
Hot glue gun
Artificial fall colored leaves, wine cork or small branch for stem
Wire cutter
 
Instructions:
Stretch out the dryer vent duct and measure 24 inches.  Using a sire cutter and scissors cut through and  around the duct.
Fold the ends inside on each end.
Wrap the dryer vent duct into a circle and hot glue together, using clips to hold it until the glue dries.
Spray paint the duct outside and let dry; place the pumpkin on newspaper or cardboard and spray the bottom.  Allow to dry thoroughly, turn over and spray the top and sides.  Allow to dry completely.
Hot glue on a few fall leaves and a thick stem from a tree or shrub.  
Add a bow and hot glue it on.



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Left and above: silk scarves and ards printed by Rosemary D. at The John Campbell Folk School.                            
​Photos by Nannette Wilson
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Boxwood Ball created on an apple base by Libby R.
​Photo by Nannette Wilson
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                                             Craft items made by the group and available for purchase at NC Unit meetings.                       
​Photos: Elaine Campbell. and Libby Rymer

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Lavender display at KCE Family Library....lavender sleep pillows, sachets, wands, and more.                                Photo: Libby Rymer

AN ASSORTMENT OF CRAFTS ITEMS MADE BY UNIT MEMBERS

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Spring 2016

Moss covered container with dried roses.

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Spring 2016

​Twine covered containers for fresh or dried flowers, grasses.
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Greeting cards with an herbal theme.
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Fall 2014

Green Man multi-media illustrations.

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Fall 2008

A fall "wreath" of dried flowers and grasses.  Dried herbs are easily tucked in for extra color and fragrance.
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Spring 2018

Note cards with herbal and floral designs.

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Beaded flowers.
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Decorated notebooks to carry when visiting plant nurseries or botanical gardens!

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ASSOCIATION
The North Carolina Unit is a member of the Herb Society of America, Inc.  Visit the national organization at
www.herbsociety.org 
  • Home
  • Greensboro History Museum
  • Membership & Info
  • Herbs
    • BOTANY & HORTICULTURE
    • Books
    • Herb Study
    • Crafts
    • Culinary
    • Recipes
    • Notable Native Herbs
    • Invasive Plants
  • contact us
  • GRANT INFORMATION
    • Grant Application
  • HERB SALE
  • Herb Gardening with Climate Change
  • Blog