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Christmas in July
It's Not to Early to Start Thinking About It
No kidding! December is so busy, more  than one family has taken time
to celebrate their Christmas gift exchange in July. Travel plans, family
commitments and school schedules just make it easier. In the southern hemisphere, a touch of snow
can put anyone in the mood for Christmas.
For those of us who still celebrate in the 12th month
or deck the halls in the 11th, there are weeks and weeks ahead, but
the clock is ticking.
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Today's Trivia Question
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The American Declaration of Independence was signed around July 4,
1776. The exact dates of the 56 signatures are still debated. Who was the main
author of the Declaration of Independence?
A.
Benjamin Franklin
B.
Thomas Jefferson
C.
John Hancock
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Quote of the Day
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"Freedom is the oxygen
of the soul."
- Moshe Dayan
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Trivia Question Answer: 
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Did you know it?
B. Thomas Jefferson
Although
they are all recognizable names as signers, Jefferson was a delegate to the
Continental Congress who authored much of the Declaration. He based it on his
own previous drafting of the constitution for the colony of Virginia.
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Independence Day Around the World
United States Celebrates July 4th
In the United States, our Independence Day is coming up on July 4th.
For Americans, this is one of our grandest holidays of patriotic sentiment,
flag waving, picnics and fireworks. It's hard to believe that we won our
independence from England, a great friend of ours across the ocean. What a
difference a couple hundred years, or even decades can make.
But we have so many
international customers, I checked to see when a few of their independence days
are. In the month of June I found: Samoa, Argentina, Philippines, Iceland,
Egypt, Croatia, Slovenia, Madagascar, Somalia, and Mozambique. In July, Malawi,
Belgium, Peru and Slovakia will all recognize the pride of self-governing. This is just a tiny list, only covering two months of the year. Each has their
history to tell.
To all countries celebrating their liberty this summer, have a
safe and happy observance.
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Roots and Branches Month
Your Own Tree of Life
July is Roots and Branches Month. Celebrate your own roots and
branches by investigating the heritage of your family tree. ArchivalLife Memory
keeper offers the perfect quality, size and format for long term preservation
of your legacy. Checkout ArchivalLife here
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Youtube for Discounts
Get a Coupon Code for Watching Our Ad!!!
Want to earn a discount code the easy way? Click on the link and
watch our short Youtube video and you will receive a coupon code, compliments of
Craft-e-Corner. Look for coupon during the video.
Check out the video here: Craft-e-Corner Video
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Chandelier Garland
Customizable & a Great Way to Dress Up Any Event!
Design by: Natalie Malan Date: 2009-09-14 Category: Crafts Skill level: Easy Time: 1 hour 
1. Cut
ovals. Using A Child's Year cartridge and white cardstock, select Monogram
feature and cut four 5".
2. Cut BABY.
Change machine settings for a kiss cut according to vinyl instructions. Using
vinyl, select Font feature and cut 2 ¾" letters to spell BABY.
Use transfer tape to apply letters to ovals.
3. Cut several 4 ¼" squares of
blue and brown patterned paper. Cut in half across the diagonal. Select
five triangles for use. 4. Punch holes about ¼" in from
each point on your triangles. Punch two holes in the top of each oval
about an inch apart. 5. Set eyelets in the bottom of each
triangle to hang beads or chandelier crystals. Use wire or thread to
attach the crystals or beads to the bottom of each point. 6. Thread
ribbon through remaining holes, alternating triangles and ovals as shown.
What You Will Need
- Cricut Expression Personal Electronic Cutter with Plantin SchoolBook and Accent Essentials cartridges
- Cricut A Child's Year cartridge
- Vinyl
- Transfer Tape
Other Supplies
1. 5
chandelier crystals or beads and thread or wire
2. Cardstock:
white
3. Patterned
paper: blue, brown
4. 4
yards of 1/8" ribbon
5. 1/8"
hole punch
6. 1/8"
eyelets
7. Paper
trimmer
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Crafting Tip of the Day
Making use of Household Material
Embellishments are
the artistic touch that makes your designs stand out from the others. But when
you're at a loss for the right flourish, check your own house. Broken jewelry,
nightgown lace, dried flowers or the beaded purse with a broken clasp can all
have new life on a scrapbook page. Need a different paper? Recycle a gift bag
or go casual with newspaper and grocery brown. Always remember, less is more.
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Christmas in July
Continued...
A great idea that rivals professional greeting cards has arrived
from Dinotalk. Ornaments, paper and
frames come in naked white - free of any trimming - ready to be decorated with
your design cuts, embellishments and glitter. The extra fun comes when you add the sound of your own voice in a ten second message, frozen in time.
Imagine a familiar voice coming from the Christmas tree. It's bound
to give the Talking Ornament a place of honor, right next to the most precious kindergarten
pinecone. Loved ones who can't be home for the holidays get a moment of
closeness when they hear your distinctive tone come from a hand decorated card.
Or you could Dino-frame a special memory photo. Then compose and
save just the right message within the frame - one that only you could make up.
The naked frame is ready for your 4 x 6 print to be set off with original genius.
These are the kinds of gifts that mean the most, especially during
times of economic change. We want to give something real, something meaningful
and heartfelt. Dinotalk offers the beginning, and you have plenty of time to
complete it.
Check Out Dinotalk Now
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Blankets for Kids
Vacation Bible School helps Operation Kid to Kid
Our July charity is for the Vacation Bible School (VBS) which Craft-e-Corner's Owners, Dean
and Carrie Duehring, are personally involved with. For their family, it runs
from July 12 to 16 with a trip to Egypt. Well, sort of!! Joseph's Journey from
Prison to Palace will be traveled with children aged three to eleven.
The majority of our contribution will support Operation Kid to
Kid, to help purchase blankets and cover the costs of shipping for our mission
project in Africa.
If you are interested in the valuable Kid to Kid projects, click
on the link below.
For more information Click Here.
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