Matthew 13:52 And he replied, “Then every scribe who has been instructed in the kingdom of heaven is like the head of a household who brings from his storeroom both the new and the old.”

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Historical Keepsake Craft

Madame C. J. Walker  

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Decorating with old books and papers is part of the farmhouse aesthetic. This project is simple but it taps into an ethnicity that makes farmhouse style so cozy.  

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We love the legacy of Madame C.J. Walker. She is an inspiration to all of us to love ourselves and be the black woman we are meant to be. 

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This project may require a trip to the library or a store that offers printing like Fedex Kinkos or Staples. 

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THE WRONG WAY TO DRESS YOUR HAIR

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The "Wrong Way to Dress Your Hair" is a 14 page file of an article about Madame C.J. Walker from "The Messenger". You want to print this out on default to fit to the paper.

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Secondly, make a copy of this on printable parchment paper. You will probably have to go to staples to do this.

 

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After you print this on parchment paper, you want use a 3 hole punch on the left hand side for binding. Staples has one you can use for free. 

 

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There is a simple Japanese technique for craft binding. Use burlap string for the binding. Finally, decorate a window or entry table with candles and iron stone pots. Put this blueprint is a basket or serving tray. Make this keepsake tangible by purchasing a jar of Madame C.J. Walker's Wonderful Hair to Scalp Balm to Oil at Walmart. This product is reminiscent of her original hair grease.