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   craft·y

   /ˈkraftē/

   adjective

   • 1. clever at achieving one's aims by indirect or deceitful methods: "a crafty crook faked an injury to escape from prison"
   • ▪ (of something pleasurable) consumed or done in an unplanned, surreptitious way: informal British "he sneaked off to a toilet for a crafty fag"
   • 2. involving the making of decorative objects and other things by hand: "a market full of crafty pots and interesting earrings"
   • ▪ skilled at the making of decorative objects and other things by hand: "they are looking for crafty people to join the group to make ornaments"

   Word Origin Old Englishcræftig ‘strong, powerful’, later ‘skillful’ (see craft, -y1).

   Derivatives

   • 1. craftily adverb
   • 2. craftiness noun

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   Jun 26, 2024 · Definitions of arty-crafty. adjective. pretentiously artistic; cloyingly charming. synonyms: artsy-craftsy. pretentious. making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction.

3. www.thoughtco.com › of-studies-by-francis-bacon-1688771Francis Bacon's Classic Essay, "Of Studies" - ThoughtCo

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   Jun 7, 2024 · Crafty men condemn studies, simple men admire them, and wise men use them; for they teach not their own use; but that is a wisdom without them, and above them, won by observation. Read not to contradict and confute; nor to believe and take for granted; nor to find talk and discourse; but to weigh and consider.

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   3 days ago · Art is a diverse range of human activity and its resulting product that involves creative or imaginative talent generally expressive of technical proficiency, beauty, emotional power, or conceptual ideas. [1] [2] [3]

5. www.goodhousekeeping.com › home › craft-ideas50 Easy DIY Crafts for Adults to Make - Good Housekeeping

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   5 days ago · Think hand-painted bangles, rose petal bath salts and a butterfly frame, just to name a few standout ideas. Scroll this list to find simple projects for beginners, as well as more challenging ...

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   Jun 24, 2024 · pretentiously artistic; cloyingly charming.

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   5 days ago · noun. the human act of creating. synonyms: creation. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Creative activity." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/creative activity. Accessed 28 Jun. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles. loading examples... Word Family. creative activity.

8. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au › entertainment › 2024/06/28Get crafty for school holidays | Dandenong Star Journal

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   5 days ago · Free and fun activities are on offer for kids during winter school holidays at Dandenong Market. The two week program features interactive crafts such as designing your own market bag art or your own little chef apron. There’s also room for being inventive in the kitchen with a pasta play sessions and making your own quirky, cheery vegie ...