Beading, Wreath Making, Photography, and Costumes, oh my!!!! Yikes, the Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center could really get me in trouble and might create a need for a self help group!!! The vast array of resourced should satisfy most anyone's creative needs. Once again, I found the tutorial to be very clear. I like the format and think it is setup very user friendly.
I chose Arts and Crafts and then went to Creative Costumes & Halloween De'cor: 50 Projects to Sew and Craft. I wished I'd have had this resource, one Halloween night a couple of years ago, when my husband chose out of the blue to attend a Halloween dance two hours before it started (he ended up being a broom)! There was an option for Tabard style costumes. Being unfamiliar with that term, it intrigued me enough to lead me in that direction and to a wonderful resource. I discovered many designs available for costumes made consisting of back and front panels that are hung over the shoulders by straps that are attached leaving free movement of the arms and legs. Regular clothing (which may be color coordinated) can be worn underneath. This style is made for safety and comfort and the designs were cute as can be. There were also suggestions of adding bling with the addition of battery operated lights and simple accessories. There was a dragon, tin man, bumblebee, and a fairy on the site I first visited and many great ideas in other magazines offered as well!! I particularly like the PDF sites as they come with great photos and directions. This provides a great free resource for kids and parents to be creative and save money by making their own costumes. I loved it and now am eager to check out possible Christmas craft ideas, but must find restraint for today!!!
My library did not have any of the magazines listed, but I think the fact we are not duplicating a good thing!!! I liked the fact when I clicked on the Help site, I discovered help was available 24-7!!!
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