First recorded in 1885–90
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What I receive most years are socks that say “#1 Dad,” last-minute arts and crafts, and the occasional grill gadget—a catalog essentially unchanged since 1965.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
"Reminder: HOV occupants need to be actual people, not your arts and crafts project," California Highway Patrol in Haywood posted on their Facebook page on Tuesday.
From Barron's ● May 13, 2026
Yvette Berry, the ACT's education minister, said on social media that the products were "used at some of our public schools for sensory play, and arts and crafts".
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2025
Fetching ingredients from a fridge decorated with magnetic letters and arts and crafts, Linda preps homemade guacamole to go with ceviche from the market.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2025
“I see you did some arts and crafts, too.”
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
Described as a "charming" Arts and Crafts influenced building, it is also a "particularly good example of the bungalow-with-veranda form of sports building which epitomised the late Victorian and Edwardian period".
From BBC ● May 29, 2024
Department of the Interior Indian Arts and Crafts Board, which is responsible for enforcing the Indian Arts and Crafts Act, said in a statement.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 28, 2023
For sale: The Stacy House, a landmark classic Arts and Crafts home built in 1921 in Austin, Texas, with views of city skyline, 3,075 square feet.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 15, 2023
Martin Ware is associated with the Arts and Crafts movement, which arose in the late 19th century in opposition to the industrialization of decorative arts.
From New York Times ● May 30, 2023
In history we learned about the Arts and Crafts movement, and there were all these ideas I liked.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
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