 | |  Welcome 2010! Maybe the month of January is different where you live, but here in North Iowa it's a time when we want to be indoors--especially frigid, snowy January 2010! It's not all that bad staying indoors--there are countless activities and projects you can do. Maybe it's a good time to work on that project you started but never found the time to finish. Or, how about trying a new project and possibly the start of a new hobby. If you like to sew or are a crafter, we have sewing and craft supplies, plus CR's Crafts original patterns at special e-mail prices for you. You can also check out our one-of-a-kind and closeout specials or just browse through our website. When you're ready to order--no need to leave your home--just pick up the phone and speak to one of our friendly customer service representatives. They are available to help you Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. CST. Or, if you prefer, you can fax or place your order online 24/7. If the items you want are in stock, they will be shipped the same day. Before you know it, you'll be starting on your winter project! |
 WEB FEATURES Crafts In the left-hand column of our website main page, we have a category called "Crafts." Click on it for a listing of different crafting categories--Snowmen, Wood, Clay, Jewelry Making, Craft Kits, etc. Each of these categories contains many items for you to choose from. Just by browsing through this area of our website, you can get an idea of how many different types of craft items we have available. |
 50% Off CR's Crafts Original Patterns! CR's Crafts closeout patterns are now 50% off! Choose from doll, teddy bear, Santa, snowman and clothing patterns. These original patterns are all limited, so order now! |  Craft Scissors Special! This 6 1/2" craft scissors has stainless steel blades & a comfortable soft-grip handle. This is a great little scissors for sewing and crafting. We have a limited supply, and at this price they won't last long! |  Closeout Ribbon! Our closeout ribbon prices have been slashed! We have a variety of sizes and colors to choose from. This is a great time to stock up on your ribbon supply! Limited quantities, so order today! |
 TEDDY BEAR TIPS Clothing & Accessory Ideas for Your Teddy Bear Make clothing using a bear clothes pattern or a baby clothes pattern. If you prefer ready-made clothing, an 18" bear is approximately the same as a newborn size. Cut down vintage clothing to create a classic or nostalgic look. Dress up a plain straw hat by adding ribbon and silk flowers. Make a simple vest using felt. Add a scarf and mittens. Shawls can be made from lace collars. Use baby shoes or sandals for your bear's footwear. Try earrings, necklaces, bracelets, pocket watches, sunglasses, reading glasses and neckties to add character. Sometimes an oversize bow on the head or around the neck, a headband, or collar is all that's needed. Search for items for your teddy bear at thrift stores. You can find unique clothing and accessories for very little cost! |
 DOLL HISTORY Raggedy Ann Raggedy Ann is a fictional character created by American writer Johnny Gruelle in a series of books he wrote and illustrated for young children. Raggedy Ann--a rag doll with red yarn hair--was created in 1915 as a doll, and was introduced to the public in the 1918 book, Raggedy Ann Stories. A doll was also marketed along with the book to great success. In 1920, Raggedy Andy Stories introduced the character of her brother, Raggedy Andy, dressed in a sailor suit and hat. Gruelle created Raggedy Ann for his daughter, Marcella, when she brought him an old hand-made rag doll and he drew a face on it. Her name comes from a combination of two poems--"The Raggedy Man" and "Little Orphan Annie." Marcella died at age 13 after being vaccinated at school for smallpox without her parents' consent. Authorities blamed a heart defect, but her parents blamed the vaccination. Gruelle became an opponent of vaccination, and the Raggedy Ann doll was used as a symbol of the anti-vaccination movement. Raggedy Ann dolls were originally hand-made. Later, PF Vollman, a Gruelle book publisher, made the dolls. In 1935, Vollman ceased operations and Ann and Andy were made by Expotion Dolls. Gruelle's home town, Arcola, Illinois, is home to the annual Raggedy Ann and Andy Festival, as well as the Raggedy Ann and Andy Museum. Raggedy Ann was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 2002. Raggedy Andy joined her in 2007. |
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