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.
Any member of the N.C. Unit may participate in the Craft Group meetings.
Crafted by Sue Hughes
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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 
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
Photos: Elaine Campbell. and Libby Rymer
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
Spring 2016Moss covered container with dried roses.
Spring 2016Twine covered containers for fresh or dried flowers, grasses.
Greeting cards with an herbal theme.
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Fall 2014Green Man multi-media illustrations.
Fall 2008A fall "wreath" of dried flowers and grasses. Dried herbs are easily tucked in for extra color and fragrance.
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Spring 2018Note cards with herbal and floral designs.
Beaded flowers.
Decorated notebooks to carry when visiting plant nurseries or botanical gardens!
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