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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Art Brief - Arts and Artists Directory- Crafts</title><link>http://artbrief.com/crafts/</link><description>Art Brief is a directory of art and artist resources. Create a free portfolio page now. A craft is usually considered the creation of something beautiful using a set of materials for decorative or functional purposes. Right from early civilization, traditional crafts have held great importance. Crafts typically make use of natural materials like wood, metal, textiles, stones or clay. Crafts also includes weaving, glass art, pottery and furniture making. Crafts are usually practical and artistic. It is something that requires skill that can be acquired naturally or through training. It usually involves making something using one&#8217;s hands. The work produced can be referred to as art when it is unique, or as handicrafts when created for selling to a large target market.</description><item><title>Free Craft Ideas</title> <link> http://www.mycraftbook.com/</link><description>Free craft ideas, Arts and Crafts projects, patterns and craft book reviews. Holiday crafts, sewing, recycling ideas, candlemaking and scrapbooking information.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:42:55 GMT</pubDate><author>(Artbrief.com)</author><category>Art</category></item><item><title>Easy Craft Projects</title> <link> http://www.easycraftprojects.net/</link><description>Easy Craft Projects has a wide and varied range of crafting projects and ideas varying from seasonal projects, card making and homeware to handmade gifts and altered art. All our projects are free and aim to give you some inspiration to create your own stunning art.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:42:55 GMT</pubDate><author>(Artbrief.com)</author><category>Art</category></item><item><title>Arts and Crafts by Crafting Celebrity Terri O</title> <link> http://www.terriocraftprojects.com/</link><description>Celebrity crafts queen features free craft projects, home decor tips and how to webcasts</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:42:55 GMT</pubDate><author>(Artbrief.com)</author><category>Art</category></item><item><title>Free Craft Projects</title> <link> http://www.craftown.com/</link><description>1000's of free craft projects. Crafts and patterns for a variety of crafting interests. Arts and crafts for kids and holidays too. Ideas, resources, forum and free crafting lessons.</description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:47:33 GMT</pubDate><author>(Artbrief.com)</author><category>Art</category></item><item><title>Crafting Forums &amp; Community</title> <link> http://www.craftster.org/</link><description>Craftster.org is a crafting community that includes craft forums, diy craft projects, and craft ideas for members and casual viewers.</description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:47:33 GMT</pubDate><author>(Artbrief.com)</author><category>Art</category></item><item><title>American Craft Council</title> <link> http://www.craftcouncil.org/</link><description>Join the American Craft Council, a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to fostering an environment in which craft is understood and valued.</description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:47:33 GMT</pubDate><author>(Artbrief.com)</author><category>Art</category></item><item><title>Kids Craft Weekly</title> <link> http://www.kidscraftweekly.com/</link><description>My name is Amber and I'm crazy about kid's craft! Each week me and my two little craftmonkeys come up with new craft ideas that are cheap, educational, child-friendly and fun. We also pick our favorites to include in the Kids Craft Weekly email newsletter.</description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:47:33 GMT</pubDate><author>(Artbrief.com)</author><category>Art</category></item><item><title>Arts &amp; Crafts Society</title> <link> http://www.arts-crafts.com/</link><description>In the spirit of the societies created during the early 20th century in response to the Arts and Crafts Movement, this site has been created to provide an online &quot;home&quot; for the present-day Arts &amp; Crafts Movement community. We offer a range of historical and contemporary sources on the Arts &amp; Crafts Movement as well as an active forum, bookstore, and marketplace.</description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:47:33 GMT</pubDate><author>(Artbrief.com)</author><category>Art</category></item><item><title>DIY Crafts Projects</title> <link> http://www.craftbits.com/</link><description>Craftbits.com provides 1000's of free craft projects and handmade DIY gift ideas for kids and adults.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:42:55 GMT</pubDate><author>(Artbrief.com)</author><category>Art</category></item><item><title>Free Craft Projects</title> <link> http://www.allcrafts.net/</link><description>Free crafts projects. Your guide for all types of crafts. Holiday crafts, Kids crafts, crochet, knitting, dolls, rubber stamps and much more! 20+ craft categories. 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