For some people, food is a form of artistic expression. Cakes, in particular, provide an unconventional canvas from which creative bakers can create edible sculptures. Lauren Wodnicki, alias Lauren loves cake, creates sweets that are as beautiful as they are tasty. Inspired by crafts like macrame and weaving, she uses …
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A Gloucestershire driving instructor out of work during the pandemic has started a new model train sales business. Jill Stevens, who has run her own driving school in Ledbury and Hereford for the past 12 years, started her new business after finding a leftover garbage bag of collectibles at her …
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A British Army instructor who told junior recruits “You are mine now, b ***** s” was demoted after being convicted of beating teenage soldiers. Following a court martial, it was discovered that Corporal Kimberley Hey had punched a 16-year-old in the stomach on his first day of training and dealt …
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A driving instructor sexually assaulted one of his students during a lesson before showing her a photo of a sex doll, a court has heard. David North would have often touched the young woman and would have shown an “inappropriate” interest in her while she was learning to drive in …
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The ITV soap opera Emmerdale first aired on October 16, 1972, and over its 49-year history has not only brought us dramatic storylines, but weird and wonderful spinoffs as well. Many soaps and TV shows have released merchandise over the years, from Coronation Street puzzles to a BBC Sitcom Bread …
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This article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more information. Ceramist based in Sussex, England Helene burgess says, “Animals rule ok,” and we can’t argue with that. With the aim of celebrating all the …
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Calling all artisans! Those who love creative DIY projects know that doing something with their own hands is so satisfying. And now that it’s colder outside, it’s a great time to warm up inside and experiment with your art materials. To help you get started with new projects, My Modern …
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Photo: Nynne Schröder This article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more information. If there’s one thing for sure, it’s winter is coming and you’re going to need a scarf. And not only that, …
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Photo: Stock Photos from GOFFKEIN.PRO/ShutterstockThis article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more information. Cozy knits and steaming teacups are the perfect fall accessories. Whether you are an experienced craftsman or just starting out, …
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A Galloway woman’s African craft stall at a Creetown cooperative helped house an elderly woman in Kenya. Ann Todd runs her retail space at Barholm Arts and Crafts for the benefit of the Project Nakuru anti-poverty campaign, founded by Creetown man Eddie McGaw. The colorful jewelry, beads and bags on …
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Photo bank of Elena Schweitzer / ShutterstockThis article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more information. Learning crafts like crochet can bring you joy for a lifetime. The skills learned give you the opportunity …
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