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How to Make a Cornhusk Doll

Want to know how to make a cornhusk doll? you are in the right place! Sage, your host of Colonial Crafts takes her web series on the road! Join her at Riley’s Farm in Oak Glen California where she and the staff will take you step be step to make dolls the way Native American […]

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If You Can watch a Video, You Can Make Butter

You read that right…If you can watch a video, you can make butter! It’s that simple. And super yummy! Nine year old Sage in all her Colonial Kid glory is going to show you how as part of our Colonial Craft Series. Making Butter in 1700’s America It was still pretty simple in the colonial […]

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Make A Colonial Sweet Bag

A colonial sweet bag is known by many names. ascent bag, scent bag, sweet bag, sachet bag, sachet de senteurs, spiced sachet, potpourri sachet, scented sachet, perfume cushion, smelling cushion, scented cushion, fragrant bag, pomander and dream pillow. Many names but essentially it’s a small soft bag filled with sweet smelling things. They were a big deal in colonial days and Sage is going to show you […]

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Colonial Craft Tutorials

Nine year old Sage hosts a series featuring Colonial Craft tutorials from the 1700’s. She walks you through step by step how to create various items from colonial days and gives both historic and modern options, in just five minutes!! In addition to the colonial craft tutorial there is always a bite size history lesson […]

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DIY Ink for Quill Pen

How to make ink for your quill pen In the previous tutorial, Sage showed you how to make a Quill Pen. If you missed it, watch that first. Now that you have your fabulous quill pen, you probably want to learn how to make ink so you can use it! PERFECT for Harry Potter fans […]

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How To Make a Quill Pen

Learn how to make a quill pen as part of a series on Colonial Crafting. Sage is your host and walks you step by step on how to make a quill feather pen both historically accurate and a modern version. Great for Harry Potter Fans Too. SEE ALL THE COLONIAL CRAFTING VIDEO SERIES HERE History […]

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