Hilton, N.Y. — Our Bright Spot shines on 7-year-old Caylee Smith, who made her mom proud by making beaded animals at the Joy Shop at Quest Elementary School in Hilton. She sold her little animals at ...

I often go online to get an idea for inspiration, and then I start making a “Pet.” I created an elf all on my own. I have to choose which beads I want to use for my design as well as the string.

I am standing outside a corrugated iron hut. It is small – about the size of the average garden shed – but perfectly formed. The walls are painted a glossy bright green, the door royal blue. This is ...

I am standing outside a corrugated iron hut. It is small – about the size of the average garden shed – but perfectly formed. The walls are painted a glossy bright green, the door royal blue. This is ...