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Schools sponsor several plays to nurture the artistic talent and creativity of the students. They have theatre shows depicting the life in the past. If your kid joins a play exhibiting the 15th Century setting, you need to create costumes appropriate for this period. Because renting costumes can be very expensive, you might as well do the sewing yourself to produce the perfect outfit. Here are the sewing tips you can use when doing the task for your child.Be Creative15th century fashion includes extreme and extravagant gowns for both men and women. Characterized by elaborate headdresses and hoods, the costume you will create should depict the extravagance of the elite during this time. If your kid plays the role of the influential and rich class, you have to be creative in sewing the costume. Since wool is the dominant fabric during the time, use it as your starting material. For the headdress, a short veil or hat is common for females. You can sew feathers to the hat to add a more attractive design.Don't Get Stressed OutYour child will most probably wear the costume only once. You do not have to sweat the whole job and get into too much ... [more..]

Hosting a fundraiser can be a difficult task. The goal, obviously, is to raise money, sometimes for charity and sometimes for a private, non-profit organization such as a high school marching band or theater group. People often will not simply donate money to the cause, however, for most people want to receive something back for their efforts. If the group doing the fundraising isn't particularly close to the heart of the donor, getting money from that person isn't likely to be an easy task. If, however, the group can offer something back which will pique the interest of the person they want the donation from, getting money might be much easier.While many groups will opt for something easy like a bake sale, a little creativity can go a long way in terms of fundraising, especially when members of the group have connections, as small as they might be. By the same token, many celebrities are very vocal about topics and issues which they feel passionate about, whether it be global warming, the peace movement, or high school theater productions. With a little luck and a little clout, someone working on behalf of one of these groups could score a major ... [more..]

You're no Frida Kahlo but love to paint? No Anne Tyler but writing is your passion? Or maybe you can't act your way out of a paper bag but dream of performing Lady Macbeth to a packed house (even if it is community theater)?Fear not. Being creative isn't about talent; it's a state of mind. A kind of "I create, therefore I am!" mentality. Below, 7 ways to get your creativity in gear - and how to keep the momentum going...--> 1. Do what you love; love what you do.It's one thing to say, "I'm a creative person." It's another to actually go out and be one. One way to walk your talk is to do the thing that makes you feel passionate and alive; something that really floats your boat.If strolling through a rose garden puts a smile on your face, for instance, why not create your own floral fantasy, right in your own backyard? (Don't fret, city-dwellers; that's what window boxes - or even vases - are for.) If you've always suspected that the actor's life is for you, why not enroll in a drama class or volunteer for a community theater production? Or, if you've always wanted ... [more..]