Articles written by Corinne Shibley
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Hamish MacBeth TV Series on DVD – a Review
Based on books by M.C. Beaton, the Hamish MacBeth TV series features a Highlands policeman, played by Robert Carlyle. Comedy, drama & romance all in one.
Dec 31, 2011
- Corinne Shibley
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How to Brine and Roast a Turkey Breast for Moist, Tender Flavor
An easy alternative to preparing a whole turkey, breast meat becomes a tasty palette for succulent tenderness when first soaked in a salt brine.
Nov 26, 2011
- Corinne Shibley
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How to Knit a Teddy Bear in a Sweater With a Free Pattern
This free pattern is clearly written & easy for knitters to follow. It's cute & fun to knit for kids, charity, church nurseries, & all the young at heart.
Sep 23, 2011
- Corinne Shibley
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Handcarved Holiday Gifts, Vol. 2 – A Delightful Magazine
Clay artists & wood carvers that love Christmas can find 29 fun & inspirational projects in this special holiday edition from Woodcarving Illustrated.
Sep 23, 2011
- Corinne Shibley
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Art Lesson – How to Sculpt Wire Figures
Learn to form wire armatures that can be the beginning of a sculpture, or the final figure. Make lots & pose them in multiple positions for fun.
Aug 23, 2011
- Corinne Shibley
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Knit an Easy Striped Scarf With a Twist
A free knitting pattern, needles & two balls of coordinating yarn are all that's needed to knit a unique handmade gift. This makes a good beginner project.
Aug 22, 2011
- Corinne Shibley
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Simple Paper Folded Quidditch Stand to Delight Kids of All Ages
Turn a single sheet of card stock into 3D fun for Harry Potter fans. A great rainy day project, make several for your very own Hogwarts quidditch pitch.
Aug 22, 2011
- Corinne Shibley
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Three Color Knitting With Stripes – Not as Hard as it Looks
Alternate this simple three color pattern with stripes for visual appeal. The yarn is carried across the front. Get creative with the stripes for more fun.
Jul 23, 2011
- Corinne Shibley
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Easy Paper Mache Bracelets are a Fun Craft and Fashion Statement
Sculpting bangles from paper & other household items is a great craft for kids & adults. There are so many ways to decorate them; get some great ideas here.
Jun 30, 2011
- Corinne Shibley
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Knit This Lace Shawl With a Free Pattern
This is a relatively quick to knit triangular lace shawl suitable for lace knitters of all skill levels. Silky soft & pretty, learn how to bind it off here.
Jun 28, 2011
- Corinne Shibley
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Chain Saw Carving Event Draws Carvers and Enthusiasts
Thomasville, N.C. buzzed with chain saws & excitement as carvers created sculpture while the public watched in rapt admiration.
May 13, 2011
- Corinne Shibley
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Erastus Dow Palmer – Self Taught Artist
An American sculptor who took a pass on European training, Palmer was a talented and prolific neoclassical artist of figurative sculptures.
Mar 15, 2011
- Corinne Shibley
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Balloon Twisters Sculpt Balloon Creations for Fun
Twisting balloon animals is light-hearted fun for all. Balloon sculptures aren't limited to animals. It's a seriously fun art with its own conventions.
Feb 25, 2011
- Corinne Shibley
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Knitting Block by Block by Nicky Epstein – A Review
Love to knit, hate to fit? A knitting book with knitting directions for innovative block designs that can be joined for garments, afghans, scarves & more.
Feb 23, 2011
- Corinne Shibley
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Ice Brigade – Reality TV Show Premier in March
Food Network chefs step aside for a new reality show starring ice carvers & ice sculptures. A welcome, creative addition to food network shows.
Feb 19, 2011
- Corinne Shibley
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Egg Crafts That Use Blown Eggs
Egg crafts often start with empty eggshells. Explore some of the possibilities for Easter egg decorations & learn a quick & easy way to blow eggs to use.
Feb 11, 2011
- Corinne Shibley
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Soapstone – A Good Introduction to Stone Carving
Soapstone is a soft rock ideal for rock carving. A great sculpture material for beginning rock sculptors & older children. A durable & beautiful medium.
Feb 8, 2011
- Corinne Shibley
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Soap Carving – Sculpture for Children
Carving soap is an easy, clean way to learn relief carving. Sharp tools really not required, soap sculpting tools can even be made from Popsicle sticks.
Jan 25, 2011
- Corinne Shibley
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Do Your Own Home Sewing Machine Troubleshooting
Some sewing machine repairs can be an unnecessary expense. Learn simple, at home troubleshooting to get back to sewing quickly & without a repair bill.
Jan 24, 2011
- Corinne Shibley
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Give a Gift of Music – Play and Record Vinyl Records Again
Rediscover vinyl records with USB turntables that record to CD or MP3. A great gift for spouses, parents or even the young. Play musical treasures once more
Jan 20, 2011
- Corinne Shibley
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Millefiori Lampworking – Inspiration for Polymer Clay Canes
An Italian term millefiori, thousand flowers was applied to lampwork in 1849. The technique is older than its name & an inspiration to polymer clay artists.
Jan 18, 2011
- Corinne Shibley
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2011 Chainsaw Carving Events
Wood carvers come with chainsaws to entertain and create wood sculptures. Whimsical to serious art will be created at competitions & festivals in 2011.
Jan 11, 2011
- Corinne Shibley
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Kato Polymer Clay – a Review
Clay artist Donna Kato collaborated with art clay maker Van Aken to develop polymer clay that is artist friendly & less expensive than other clays.
Jan 8, 2011
- Corinne Shibley
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Sculpture Lessons – Instructional DVD Online Rentals
Rent DVDs online to study art instructional videos. SmartFlix has a large selection of sculpture DVDs. Sculpture university offers series of DVDs for study.
Dec 27, 2010
- Corinne Shibley
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Holiday Cookies – Kitchen Space and Storage Solutions
Even the smallest kitchen space can expand for baking Christmas cookies. Tips for stress free cookie baking for all your favorite Christmas cookie recipes.
Dec 4, 2010
- Corinne Shibley
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Make Container Candles for Great Gifts or Home Use
How to make soy candles at home & recycle old jar candles. Find low prices for candle supplies on line, and enjoy making and giving candles.
Dec 2, 2010
- Corinne Shibley
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Jukkasjarvi – Sweden's Ice Hotel Holidays Started Early in 2010
Designed by artists, filled with ice sculptures, the Ice Hotel opened the 2010-11 season early. Forty sculptors were chosen for this year's amazing display.
Nov 27, 2010
- Corinne Shibley
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Christmas Present Ideas for Book Lovers
Be creative with gifts for book lovers. Book readers usually prefer specific genres. Reading time is as precious as a good book. Here's how to gift both.
Nov 23, 2010
- Corinne Shibley
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Stop Motion Animation – Fun for Clay Artists
Free software for clay animation can motivate art students. Sculpting skills, a digital camera, time & imagination combine to produce short animated films.
Nov 19, 2010
- Corinne Shibley
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Christmas Present Ideas for Quilters
Quilting books and fabric, classes and more make selecting a Christmas gift for a quilter fun and easy. Don't forget to tuck some chocolate in as well.
Nov 17, 2010
- Corinne Shibley
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Count the Days Until Christmas With a Fabric Advent Calendar
Sew drawstring Santa sacks to hold small treats in a Christmas countdown calendar. A permanent Advent calendar for years of Christmas joy.
Nov 16, 2010
- Corinne Shibley
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Christmas Present Ideas for Artists – Sculpture Tools & Materials
Sculptors welcome gifts of materials and tools. Traditional & chainsaw wood carvers, clay artists, miniaturists, jewelry makers, love to get creative gifts.
Nov 13, 2010
- Corinne Shibley
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This Apple Cake Tops in Low Fat Cake Recipes
Triple the apple flavor, moist, crumbly & spicy, this apple cake recipe replaces milk fat with apple cider which is also used for the frosting.
Oct 22, 2010
- Corinne Shibley
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Christmas Present Ideas for Artists – Sculpture Classes
Online art courses to sculpture workshops, find art programs that make great gifts for artists. Here's how to find the perfect Christmas gift for an artist.
Oct 22, 2010
- Corinne Shibley
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Cheap and Fast Meals From Whole Roasted Chicken
Need quick dinner ideas? Many grocery stores offer whole roasted chicken cheaper than raw chicken. Here are 10 yummy ways to eat already roasted chicken.
Oct 14, 2010
- Corinne Shibley
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Churches of Carved Stone Below Grade in Ethiopia
Look down upon magnificent stone churches carved out of solid rock from the roof down in Lalibela. Ethiopian Orthodox Church services held underground.
Oct 12, 2010
- Corinne Shibley
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Fabric Pumpkins, Easy to Make for Fall Decor
Hang whimsical fabric pumpkins as fall decorations from Halloween through Thanksgiving. A favorite kids craft updated for adults to use up fabric scraps.
Oct 6, 2010
- Corinne Shibley
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Sew Easy Cell Phone Pouches for Quick and Useful Gifts
Sewing gifts to fill with goodies say "I care." Cell phone pouches can also be used for glasses, craft supplies & more. How to make and ideas to fill.
Oct 5, 2010
- Corinne Shibley
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Include a Garland of Bones in Your Halloween Decorations
This is a great kids Halloween craft that's easy & inexpensive. Turning basic kitchen items into spooky Halloween decorations is fun, easy & kid friendly.
Oct 4, 2010
- Corinne Shibley
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Chainsaw Carving, Contest, & Art Auction in Thomasville NC
Wood carving with chainsaws, part performance art & great fun for artists, sponsors, & visitors. A chance to watch & buy art as it's made. Free ear plugs!
Sep 21, 2010
- Corinne Shibley
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This Cranberry Stuffing Isn't Just for Turkey Stuffing
Delicious stuffing recipe that's equally at home with stuffed pork, chicken, or turkey. Or mix in crumbled raw ground chicken or pork & bake for quick meals
Sep 15, 2010
- Corinne Shibley
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Cupid and Psyche and Other Sculptures by Antonio Canova
Cold, uninteresting, even pornographic? Or masterful sculptor of mythology, Christian art, and powerful people? Canova has been described both ways.
Sep 15, 2010
- Corinne Shibley
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Deborah Crombie's A Share in Death, a Book Review
The first murder mystery by best selling author Deborah Crombie introduces New Scotland Yard detective Duncan Kincaid & his sergeant Gemma James.
Sep 14, 2010
- Corinne Shibley
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Caffeine Addiction, Confessions of a Coffee Lover
Like an oft repeated litany, daily coffee can become rote. When fear of caffeine withdrawal becomes more important than enjoyment, it's time to rethink.
Sep 13, 2010
- Corinne Shibley
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The Cobra by Frederick Forsyth, a Book Review
Is the bestselling author relying on his past reputation? An implausible plot without a shred of character development that left me dissatisfied.
Sep 9, 2010
- Corinne Shibley
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Caryatids and Telamones as Architectural Columns
Just as Atlas held the weight of the world, figurative sculpture often replaced marble columns to provide both architectural support and history lessons.
Sep 8, 2010
- Corinne Shibley
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Great Roasted Pork Flavor, Fresh Ham is Seriously Good Eating
Make BBQ pork, pork sandwiches, or eat it plain. Also called fresh picnic, pork leg is cheap & easy to cook. How to roast & enjoy with BBQ sauce recipe.
Sep 2, 2010
- Corinne Shibley
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Church Sculpture From Macabre Materials at The Bone Church
Sacred art at Sedlec Ossuary, known as the Bone Church, is sculpted from human bones. The macabre and sacred are bizarrely combined in the Czech Republic.
Aug 30, 2010
- Corinne Shibley
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Yummy Shrimp With Pasta and Bacon Recipe
Easy to make, full of flavor, this shrimp recipe includes onions and garlic, a combination sure to be a hit. Angel hair pasta cooks quickly for a fast meal.
Aug 30, 2010
- Corinne Shibley
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Fig Preserves, an Easy Recipe to Save Summer Taste
Easy to make, fig preserves can be eaten with toast for breakfast, with ice cream and cake as a quick dessert, and as quick appetizers all year.
Aug 27, 2010
- Corinne Shibley
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