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SECTION B - HOBBIES AND CRAFTS

Department 909Chairperson - Stephanie Ruhland

*Due to COVID-19 protocol on-line entries are required*www.dutchessfair.com under Participate and Competitions

ITEMS ARE TO BE BROUGHT TO THE EXHIBIT BUILDING “E” ON SATURDAY AUGUST 14TH BETWEEN 10 AM AND 3 PM

RULES - Entries Close August 1st1. All general rules apply to Please read them.2. All entries MUST be made by the exhibitors.3. No hobby kits are to be used unless designated.4. Items entered in any other category will risk being dis qualified if the item should have been entered into a listed category.5. Exhibitors may “age up” and enter in classes above their age range. Exhibitors MAY NOT “age down” into age groups below

their age range.6. One entry per class will be enforced.7 Projects need to be completely dry or they will not be excepted.8. Children and Juniors—Your age must be indicated on the Entry Form.

Entry Fee: Children 11 and under—no entry fee. Age 12 and up—$1.00 per class Awards for Each Class

2nd—$5.001st—$10.00 3rd—$3.00

LEGO (No Kits) (Size limit: 12”x12”12”) Class No. 17. Your own creation

Other Hobbies & CraftsClass No. 18. Fun Foam: Any item19. Paper Mache: Any item20. Mosaic: Paper21. Mosaic: Any material other thanpaper

Nature CraftsClass No.

22. Owl made with bark, sticks, leaves,acorn caps and other natural materials

23. Painting on a natural surface such asrocks, slate, bark or leaves

Paper CraftsClass No.

24. Card25. Memory Page (this scrapbooking item

must be presented in a clear sleeve.(No names please)

Trash to Treasure Class No. 26. Paper Roll Flowers.

o You will need a paper roll (from toiletpaper, paper towels, etc.); paint,crayons or markers; glue and scissors.

o Paint or color your paper roll flowerstem.

o Cut or trace the flower/leaves on anold greeting card or heavy paper fromjunk mail.

o Better yet, why not draw your ownflower/leaves in a similar size to thetemplates below. Paint/color theflower/leaves as you like and embellishas you wish.

*SEE THE INSTRUCTION/TEMPLATEON NEXT PAGE FOR PROJECT

DETAILS!

CHILDREN’S SECTION(Ages 5 and under)One item per class

S.T .E.A.M.Class No.

1. Simple Machine: Dinosaur clothes pinpuppet *

2. Art: From Field to Fork: Using a paperplate, glue pictures of things you like toeat that come from a farm. Better yet,draw your own or do both!

3. Mathematics: Counting Caterpillar *********************************************

(Ages 6-8)S.T.E.A.M.

Class No. 4. Visual Science: Bee on a Flower *5. Simple Machine: Clothes Pin Fish

Puppet *6. Fingerprint Art: Fingerprint Monsters *

Decorative Apparel Class No. 7. T-Shirt8. Hat9. Any other

Indoor/Outdoor Hanging CraftsClass No.

10. Wreath (must be ready to hang)11. Wind Chime (must be ready to hang)12. Ornament (must be ready to hang)13. Mask (must be ready to hang)

o Can you think of any other recycleitems you can use for the leaves orflower? Glue leaves to the stem.

o When your flower is ready, cut about a½” slit on two opposite sides of the topof the stem. Insert your flower into theslits on the roll stem.

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Jewelry

Class No. 14. Necklace15. Bracelet16. Any other item not listed

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Class No. 4Visual Science – Optical Illusion: Bee on a Flower

o You will need scissors, markers, crayons or color pencils,glue and a toothpick/pencil/chopstick/dowel or straw.

o Copy or print the template below.o Color the bee and flower. Don’t color the center of the

flower too dark.o Cut out along the solid line.o Fold on the dotted line and glue the halves together with

your stick in between.o When dry, Spin the stick between your

fingers quickly and the bee will appearto be on the flower!

Template

Class No. 5Simple Machine: Clothes Pin Fish

o You will need a pinch clothespin, scissors, markers orcrayons and glue/glue stick.

o Trace or copy the fish template above.o Color your fish and cut along the dotted line.o Glue the top and bottom of your fish to the sides of the

clothespin.o A group of fish is called a school. Your school should

include at least two fish.

HOBBIES AND CRAFTS Instructions and Templates

Class No.1Simple Machine: Dinosaur

o You will need a pinch clothespin, scissors, markers orcrayons and glue/glue stick.

o Trace, print or copy the dinosaur templates below. Coloryour dinosaur and cut along the dotted line. Glue the topand bottom of your dinosaur to the sides of the clothespin.(see Class 5 fish illustration for clothespin position.)

o Make 2 dinosaurs (One from each or two the same)

Templates

Class No. 3Mathematics: Counting Caterpillar

You will need an egg carton, paint, markers or crayons and a pipe cleaner. Any other embellishments you like.

How old are you?o From one side of the egg carton you will need to cut one

section for the head PLUS one section for each year ofyour age.

o For example, if you are two years old your caterpillar willbe three sections long.

o Decorate and embellish as you wish, then write thenumbers on the sections – one for each year of your age.

o See the sample below.

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Class No. 31Simple Machine: Bird

o You will need clothespins, paint/markers, feathers, bits ofyarn, cloth, etc..

o Create your own flock of three (3) birds.

Decorative Apparel & No-Sew Fabric Art

32. T-Shirt33. Hat34. Decorative Apparel: any other

item35. No-sew Quilt36. No-sew Fabric Art: any otheritem

Indoor/Outdoor Hanging Crafts

37. Wreath (ready to hang)38. Wind Chimes (ready to hang)39. Ornament (ready to hang)

Jewelry

40. Necklace41. Bracelet42. Earrings43. Any other item

Lego (size limited to 12”x12”x12”)

44. Your owncreation

Nature Crafts45. Stick People: Use small sticks and bits of paint, fabric, feathers, yarn and more to create a group of three (3) or more little people.

46. Painting on a natural surface such as rocks,slate, bark or leaves

Class No. 6Art: Fingerprint Monsters

o You will need washable paint or stamp pad, markers,pens or pencils.

o Use different colors to create a group of six friendlymonsters!

HOBBIES & CRAFTSYOUTH SECTION

(Ages 9-12)One item per class

S.T.E.A.M.

Class No. 29Physics: Mini Marshmallow Catapult

o You will need 7 popsicle sticks, rubber bands and aplastic spoon.

o Use the rubber bands, on each end, to secure 5 stickstogether.

o Slide another stick horizontally into the bundle, one stickup from the bottom of the stack.

o Secure the spoon to the remaining stick with rubberbands and then place it horizontally on top of the stack.

o Attach the upper and lower horizontal sticks with anotherrubber band.(see illustration below or check in the library or online forideas)

o We will provide mini marshmallowso for testing.

Class No. 30Engineering : Build a Tower.

o You will need toothpicks and mini marshmallows.o Your tower should be no bigger than2”x12”x12”o Think balance, design, structure, stability!o You can find lots of resources at your local library and/or online.

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Class No.68Weather Science: It’s Windy Out

There! Make an Anemometer An anemometer is an instrument that measures wind speed. It is usually made with small cups attached to a vertical shaft. Wind causes the cups and shaft to turn, the speed of turning can be used to calculate wind speed. Ten turns per minute means the wind speed is about 1 mile per hour.

For more information visit your local library or search online for more details.

o To make your anemometer youwill need:

• Five small (3 ounce) paper cups• One sharpened pencil with

an eraser• Hole punch• Two straws• One push pin

o Punch four holes in one of thecups, across from each other nearthe top.

o Thread the two straws throughthese holes to form a cross.

o Use the pencil to gently poke ahole in the bottom center ofthis cup.

o With the remaining four cupspunch two holes, about and inchapart, halfway down the cup.Thread each cup through one endof each straw. Be sure all cups arefacing the same direction.

o Insert the pencil, eraser up,through the bottom of thecenter cup.

o When it is touching the straws, usethe push pin to gently go throughthe straws, where they cross, andinto the pencil eraser. Don’t pushthe pin too far into the eraser orthe cups won’t spin.

o You can use a fan to test youranemometer.

o Adjust as needed.

HOBBIES & CRAFTS JUNIOR SECTION

(Ages 13-17)One item per class

S.T .E.A.M.Class No.66

Physics Marble Maze

o You will need a box or lid toprepare your maze.

o Use straws, popsicle sticks orother creative materials to createyour marble maze.

o Check your local library or lookonline for inspiration and ideas.

o Size limit 12”x12”x12”

Class No. 67Simple Machine

Axles and Pulley’s and Levers, Oh My: Make a

Crank Winch

o A winch is part wheel and axle,part pulley,part lever!

o Your skills and imagination will leadthe way as you create a crankwinch.

o You can use simple householditems likepaper towel tubes,chopstick or straw,ribbon spools orstring.

o You can also pull out your favoriteold construction kit pieces andbuild your own.

o Entries must be fixed to a base nolarger than 12”x12”x12”.

o Visit your local library or searchonline for ideas and inspiration.

Class No.Other Hobbies and Crafts

47. Ceramics: Any item48. Decoupage49. Duct Tape: Wallet50. Duct Tape: Any other item51. Fun Foam: Any item52. Lanyard53. Mosaic: Any material, including paper54. Paper Mache: Bowl55. Paper Mache: Any other item56. Polymer Clay57. Any other craft not listed

Class No.Paper Crafts

58.Book59.Card60.Memory Page (this scrapbooking item must be presented in a clear sleeve. (No names, please)61. Any other item

Class No.Weaving

62. Potholder63. Any other item

Class No.Trash To Treasure

64. Bird Feeder. There are lots of ideasonline and at your local library to helpinspire you to make your one-of-a-kindfabulous feeder! (must be ready tohang)

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Jewelry

117. Anklet118. Bracelet119. Brooch/Pin120. Earrings121. Necklace122. Recycled Jewelry123. Any other jewelry item

Other Arts, Hobbies & Crafts

124. Beading: any item125. Bottle Art: any item126. Cork Art: any item127. Decorative Painting: any item128. Decoupage: any item129. Egg Art: decorate an egg and make a nest or base for your egg.130. Leathercraft: any item131. Metal Art: any item132. Mosaic: any item133. Pressed Flower: any item134. Stained Glass: any item135. Wool Felting (wet): any item136. Any other craft not listed

Paper Crafts137. Card138. Memory Page. (this scrapbooking item must be presented in a clear sleeve. No names please)139. Origami140. Quilling141. Any other item

Paper Crafts

97. Book98. Card99. Memory Page (this scrapbooking item must be presented in a clear plastic sleeve. No names please)100. Origami

Weaving101. Potholder

102. Any other item

From Trash to Treasure

103. Bird House: Use your creativity to repurpose/recycle/reuse materials found around your home to create a one-of-a- kind bird house. (must be ready to hang)

HOBBIES & CRAFTS ADULTSECTION(Ages 18 and up)

One item per class

Baskets

105. Oval106. Rectangle107. Round108. Square109. Any other not listed

Ceramics and Pottery

110. Ceramics: Bowl or Mug111. Ceramics: Any other item112. Pottery: Any item

Ceramics/Pottery69. Ceramics: Bowl or Mug70. Ceramics: Any item not listed71. Pottery: Any item

Decorative Apparel/ No-Sew Fabric Art

72.. T-Shirt73. Hat74. Any decorative apparel item notlisted75. No-sew Quilt/Blanket76. No-sew any other item

Indoor/Outdoor Hanging Crafts77. Ornament (must be ready to hang)78. Mobile (must be ready to hang)79. Wreath (must be ready to hang)80.Wind Chimes (must be ready tohang)

Jewelry81. Barrette82. Bracelet83. Earrings84. Necklace85. Any other

Legos(size limited to 12”x12”x12”)

86. Your own creation – no kits

Nature Crafts87. God’s Eye. Use sticks, yarn and/or string to create your own unique design. There are many tutorials on- line and books at your local library to help you learn this craft.88. Painting on organic surface such as rocks, slate, bark or leaves

Other Hobbies and Crafts89. Decoupage: Any item90. Duct Tape: Wallet91. Duct Tape: Any other item92. Mosaic: Any material, including paper93. Paper Mache: Bowl94. Paper Mache: Any other item95. Polymer Clay: Any item96. Any other craft not listed

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Flea Market Find

Combine two items that would be found at a flea market to make

one item. Item can be functional or decorative. Item must include a 3x5” index card explaining what you have combined

and what you transformed it into. Maximum size: 5’ x 4’

113. Flea Market Find

Indoor/Outdoor Hanging Crafts

114. Ornament (must be ready to hang)115. Wreath (must be ready to hang)116. Wind Chime or Mobile (must be ready hang)

Weaving

142. Any item: wearable143. Any item: nonwearable

Carving/Pyrography/Woodworking

144. Carving: Any item145. Pyrography: burning on any surface other than wood146. Wood-burning: any wood item147. Woodworking: Toy148. Woodworking: Bird House149. Woodworking: Any other