Looking for 300 Coffee Cans?I am in need of about 300 3lb coffee cans for a scout jamboree in July about 2 weeks away. These will be used for a craft. I live in Southwestern Ontario and would be willing to pick them up in the next week or two. Thanks for your help
Scouter Bob from Ontario
Multi-tasking: Crafting on the PhoneI never seem to have enough time to do everything. So I keep a basket next to my TV chair containing everything I need to do hand sewing, mending, sewing on buttons, hemming,
and so forth.
I have lots of crafting supplies, looking for ideas.I have so many craft products, but at this time I am lost to what to do with all of them. I'm looking for help!
Nikki's 1997 AOL CD Collection?I am trying to get Nikki's 1997 AOL CD Collection and I do not know how to do this. Can you help me?
Melody from New York
Searching for Contac Paper?I am having difficulty finding a place to purchase colored contac paper. I am looking for yellow, slate blue, kelly green, as well as the red. I have found some red and royal blue in packages of squares, but no rolls and no kelly green. Can anyone out there help me? I've found one website that has these colors, but they only sell it in CASES, I don't need that much.
Thanks!
Rainbowlady
What Is Grunged?Hi, I'd like to purchase some primitives and I see alot of them are listed as grunged which when I question what that is, they just say it is a process.
Does anyone know what grunged is and what the process is? I have a person in the home with allergies.
Thanks
Kathy
Older Tot50 Stapler?I am looking for a version of the older Tot50 stapler. I need one to finish a craft project I am currently in the midst of. The newer version of the Tot50, has a knobby top, making it impossible to get into tight places to staple. Does anyone have one to spare, or could you point me in a direction where I might find one on the web somewhere?
Shaddy
Uses for Miscellaneous Fat Quarters (Gift Ideas)?I finally cleaned out my craft closet and found a whole bunch of children/baby print fat quarters (pieces of fabric about 18" x 21"). I don't quilt, so I'm not sure how I got them, but I have a whole stack of them and some have really cute patterns. It seems like I should be able to make something useful out of them to give as gifts this holiday season, but I'm stumped for ideas.
Can anyone help?
T. D. From Toronto
Instructions for Making a Rug Loom?I would like instructions on how to make a rug loom.
Thanks,
Darla from Montana
Blankets for Kids with Cancer?I want to make those little blankets like you get at wal-mart then sew the edging on for babies. I want to make them for the children who have cancer at the hospital here in NC. Recently a friend of mines little boy passed away down there with cancer and I would like to do something to comfort those little guys. They will accept the blankets.(or money, I have none) My only problem is I can't afford to buy them, does anyone know of a place I could get to donate them or even let me have a BIG discount? PLEASE HELP! THANKS
School Bus Pattern?I'm looking for a pattern for a school bus to put on a tote bag. I drive a schhol bus and would like to make a tote bag to keep my supplies in. I have to tote pattern but no bus pattern, can any one help me . Thanks
Rose M. from Orange Texas
Brownie Pin Ideas - Poland Theme?My twin daughters are in the Brownies. They need to make pins for an exchange. The pins have to be about Poland, which I know next to zero about. The pins need to be easy since they need to make 30 each. Any ideas, easy ones for me since we will need to make two sets. Thanks,
Cheryl from Virginia
What Are My Figurines Made Of?A few years ago I picked up a bunch of small animal figurines at an auction. They were quite detailed, but you could see they were homemade.
Tin Man Birdfeeder?I am looking for tin man birdfeeder instructions.
Suzy Wells
Removing Paint From Mustard Jars?I need to remove the information that is painted directly on the glass. Does anyone know how to remove it?
Copyright Free Craft Books?Can anyone tell me where to purchase copyright Free craft books, where I may copy the patterns - and photos? - Rosa
Looking for Flower Petals?Does anyone have any flower petals (real) that they want to get rid of? Or is there anywhere I could find them? Barb
Spray Glue Advice?I would like to find a good spray glue that does not yellow with time and dries non-sticky Thank you,
Melinda form NC
Koolaid for Tye Dye?Can I use koolaid to tye-dye T-shirts, and if so, how do I make the dye, so it does not wash out when I do the laundry?
Making a Horse Out Of a Yard Stick?I need to know how to make a horse out of a yard stick for a school project?
Craft Activities to Cure Boredom and Lose Weight?I am trying to lose weight and I eat because well because I am bored. In order to lose weight I need to fill my day with activites, like crafts, so does anyone have fun crafts that will fill my time so i can lose some weight?
What is Fun Foam?I would like to know what Fun Foam is. I have not heard it called this and I'm not sure exactly what it is.
Cheap Artificial Pampas Grass?I am looking for low cost pampas grass, reed or any other type grass that can be used to make decorations for VBS Serengeti Trek. I was asked to make 10 of these using craft/flower foam bricks and pampas grass or reeds of some kind.
Trying to Locate Craft Supplies?I am looking for the solid color loops that you make potholders out of on a loom. My grandmother made a bedspread of beige squares (loops) that had a soft feel to them. Not real ragged on the ends. This was many years ago and I wonder if there is somewhere that still sells the single color loops.
Lord of the Rings Lampshade Ideas?I'm making a lamp for my daughter's 16th birthday in September. She's really into Lord of the Rings, especially Legolas. I'm using a Legolas figure on a wooden base with the lamp post coming up under Legolas's coat.
Antique Mirror Finish?Does anyone know an easy way to make an antique mirror? Either by treating a regular mirror to make it look old or by starting with a plain piece of glass?
Aunt Martha's Flour Sack Towels?I am doing lots of hand embroidery for friends, gifts both baby and weddings. I am in search of the Aunt Martha's Flour Sack Towels that can be embroidered.
Dyeing Flannel?Has anyone ever dyed flannel? I have about 10 yards of it that I may want to dye.
Inexpensive Craft Gift Ideas For Men?I'm looking for inexpensive crafted gift ideas for men.
Fun Foam Sunglass Visors?I was recently at a craft show in our area, one booth had what they called sunglass visors made out of fun foam and fabric. I was wondering if anyone had the instructions or pattern on how to make these?
Camouflage Craft Ideas for Little Boys?I am a grandmother to 4 little boys. I don't have money to buy Christmas presents, so I have made each boy camouflage pants. My grandsons are ages 2-7 and another one on the way in December. Please pass on any projects, etc. you can think of using a camouflage theme. I made my new grandson, due in December, camouflage bibs.
Protecting Painted Fabric?I recently decorated a white feather comforter with my grandchildren by letting them stamp their hand and foot prints all over it with paint. The problem now is that I used your basic water based paint, not fabric paint.
Coin Crafts?I have about 375,000 coins the size of half dollars that I've been instructed to find a creative use for. Either a marketing tool or a cool free giveaway.
How do you make a surface patina?How do you patina? Is there a 'frugal' way to make a surface look like it has been oxidized (out in the elements for several years) 'without' purchasing a product from a store?
Saving Marker CapsWhen your kids use up their markers save the caps then when they lose a cap from a new batch of markers just pop a saved one on...
What type of glue do I use for fabric?Could someone please let me know the best glue for fabric? I believe I have tried it all, but my jewels fall off of everything I make. I would appreciate any help that you have to offer.
Buying Plain Cloth or Satin Purses?I need to know the best place to find plain cloth or satin purses to decorate? I would appreciate any help that you have to offer.
Lamp with a Fillable Base?I'm trying to find a lamp base that is fillable. I can't find one for under $100.
Is this a bowmaker?Is this a bowmaker? How do I use it?
Free Purse Patterns?I would like to make a couple of purses for my 12 year old grandaughter. Does anyone know of free online patterns for purses for young teens?
Activity Blanket Ideas?I need some ideas for an activity blanket for an aged care facility. It's the Dementia section.
Transfer Pens?Yesterday on Sandy Genovese, someone used a special pen to transfer things printed on a computer. I don't remember the exact name, but she said check online. Which has been a nightmare all by itself. It was either a water pen or a similar pen with special fluid in it to make the transfer. What was it?
Uses for Wood Poles?I have lots of leftover poles. I am looking for ideas using round poles, maybe in the nauticle line, for outdoors. Not pole people. The poles are 8' long, they are round and made of wood. They are treated for outdoors.
Inexpensive Candle Snuffers?Does anyone know of a website where I can buy inexpensive candle snuffers? I need a lot of them for a craft project and would love to find them at a reasonable price.
Cheap Glitter Gel Pens?Anyone know where to buy cheap Glitter Gel Pens? Online or not online?
Buying Iridescent Lace?I'm looking to find out where I might be able to find iridescent lace. I have the direction by Debbie on this site for making the ivy bowl centerpieces but I've run into a problem with finding the lace.
Caring for an Old Spinning Wheel?I need to find how to care for an old raw wood spinning wheel. I belonged to my grandmother. It is almost 100 years old. The wood seems so dry or thirsty. I don't want to seal it but wondered about an oil for the wood.
Making Animals Out Of Towels?If you have seen that commercial on the carnival cruise, which they show a dog made of towels. I would really like to know how to do that. Does anyone have instructions?
Hanging a Crochet Doily?I am interested in making and hanging a crochet doily in my large front window. Does anyone know a good way to hang it?
Making a Bunny Out of Face Washers?I have been given a large quantity of face washers for our school fete. The quality is not that good so I don't think they will sell as they are. I have seen at stalls face washers turned into bunny's. Two corners twisted for ears and cotton wool for the tail.
Make a Poster Look Like a Painting?I once saw a show on how to make a poster look like a painting on canvas by pasting the poster onto a piece of stretched canvas with podgee. Does anyone have the instructions?
Father's Day Craft Ideas?I'm looking for a fathers day project that a 5 year old girl and a 12 year old boy would enjoy doing together. For Mother's Day we did the stepping stones and they turned out great but I'm stuck for dad.
Distressing Recipe for Colored Inks?Has anyone found a good DISTRESSING RECIPE for colored inks for stamping old timey designs?
Tin Can Bird Feeder?I am looking for directions for making a bird feeder from tin cans.
Making Autograph Dogs out of Tube Socks?I am looking for directions on how to make autograph dogs out of tube socks. I cannot find my directions. Please help!
What is the Best Staple Gun for Crafts?What is the Best Staple Gun for Crafts? Does anyone have any opinions on what the best staple gun is? Particularly for use by a woman doing crafting and home upholstering?
Painting My Cellphone?Does anyone know if nail polish (such as Sally Hansen Hard as Nails) will damage a cell phone?
Sea Shells Mosaic?How can I put a copy of seashells onto my formica bathroom sink. I want to mosaic it but I am not that great of an artist I am. I do have black and white drawings.
Lavender and Wheat Heating Bag?I am looking information on how to make a lavender and wheat heating bag.
Making a Fabric Wastebasket Cover?I am looking to make a wastebasket cover for a cylinder shaped container and keep getting the dimensions wrong. Easy, I know, but I am dyslexic and having problems cutting the fabric to size. The base is 22cm, height 27cms and top diameter 27cms approximately. Any tips appreciated.
Marble Pocket Stone Craft?I want to make a flat marble pocket stone that comes with a poem. EXAMPLE: It was a light blue flat marble with a smiley face drawn on it and the poem mentioned when you feel blue rub this stone.
Crafts Made With Small Mirrors?What kids crafts can I make from small rectangular mirrors?
Printing Letters on Ribbons?I would Like to learn how to print letters on my ribbons using my computer.
Duct Tape Craft Projects?I'm looking for duct tape craft projects.
Decals for Cabinets or Furniture?Years ago you could buy decals to put on your cabinets or maybe the backs of chairs such as apples, chickens. etc. You could buy these at Woolworth's Five & Dime Store. You put them in water and then the decal slipped off and you could apply it for a decoration. Can you still purchase such as this, and if so, where at?
Making Cream Colored Linen Fabric White?I have yards of cream colored linen fabric, is there a process that will turn the linen white? Many thanks for your know how.
Wand for Rhinestones?I was watching some craft making on TV at creativefestival.ca and they were showing an instrument called a wand used to stick rhinestones on crafts very easily. I would like to know where I could purchase this wand. The web site didn't say where, would you be able to help me out?
How do you make modeling clay?How do you make modeling clay?
Reviving Fabric Markers?I bought some fabric markers a while back. When I opened them a couple of days ago, they were dry. Does anyone have a suggestion as to how I can revive them?
Buying Boas?Where can I buy boas for the Kool-aid bags?
Spiral Shaped Wire?I am wanting to make some crafts that require spiral shape wire. Can anyone suggest how to get the wire to spiral and stay that way? I could use memory wire, but it is usually too thick for the beads that I am wanting to use.
Sand Art Boards?I'm looking for a way to make my own sand art boards, using clear self-adhesive paper(?). Has anyone done this?
Baby Changing Cushion?Does anyone know how to make a change cushion for a baby?
Drilling a Hole in a Mirror?Can i drill a hole in a mirror? I would like to mount a store bought metal sculpture (intended for hanging on a wall) onto a large mirror that is glued to the wall.
Making a Bib Holder?Making a Bib Holder. I need directions on making a bib holder for Seniors with small clothespins and ribbon.
Bags of Candy With Sayings?Bags of Candy With Sayings. I am looking for sayings to use on baggies i.e. "M and M menopause pills". It s hard to explain but I saw them at a fundraiser.
Can you use vanilla in a rice bag?Can you use vanilla in a rice bag?
Bear In The Balloon Instructions?Bear In The Balloon Instructions. I would like directions on how put a bear in a balloon. Where can I purchase the equipment?
Craft Ideas for All Seasons.Craft Ideas for All Seasons. I went through your website, it is really wonderful.But I'm searching for art and craft items other than those made for Christmas, New Year and Halloween.
Lights That Will Fit in a Wine Bottle?I need information on where to buy lights that fit in the top of wine bottles. The only lights I have come up with have two ends for stringing and the large end does not fit.
Making Crafts From Dishcloths?Does anyone have a book or some ideas on making gift items out of new dish cloths? A friend gave me a pair of pajamas made out of three dish cloths. They are folded to look like a pair of pajamas. Attached to the pajamas is a note that says "We look like pajamas, But, really we aren't.
Waterproofing a Gourd?I would like to know what kind of sealer to use to waterproof a gourd. I bought some and want to use them to put a potted plant in and then hang. Or is it OK to get them wet often?
Fundraiser Craft Ideas?Does anyone have any quick and inexpensive craft projects for Mother's Day and Father's Day. We are doing a fundraiser and need something that will sell well for about $5-$10 each.
Wine Glass Holder Pattern?I am looking for a simple pattern to make a "neck" wine glass holder to hold a standard wine glass at wine tasting functions.
Bloom Loom Instructions?I purchased a bloom loom to make cute inexpensive hat decorations for the chemo hats made; however, my friend and I are going nuts in trying to follow the instructions. I searched for a "detail" instruction (tutorial/video) without any luck.
Buying a Koolaid Purse?I am in desperate need of a koolaid purse. I'm looking to purchase a green, or turqoiuse, 3x5x2 bag. I'm willing to pay anything under $30. If you can know where I can get one, let me know.
Temporary Glue?I am trying to find a glue that can be removed from antique buttons later if I want to take them out of a display frame. They are fragile. There is a cloth backing inside the frame.
Plastic Card Holder Ideas?I'm looking for ideas for a holder for my ID, credit cards, etc. i really don't care about instructions for a tri-fold because i don't carry cash. I just carry plastic. Most of them are clubs cards like Air-miles, Esso Extra, PetroPoints, Video store membership cards, debit card, ID, that sort of thing.
Mr. Bear Craft?What size stocking loom is used to make the Mr. Bear? Thank you in advance. I really want to make this darling toy.
Floam Recipe?How do you make Floam? Does anyone have a recipe?
How Do You Antique Stain a Table Cloth?I'm looking to stain a white table cloth to look like it's tea-stained/antique stained. How do I do this?
Craft Ideas for Teen Guys?Does anyone have any ideas for a craft project a 16 year old male can make? He isn't too crafty but tried to enter things in various categories for a competition he is in each year - kind of like a fair.
Acid Free Tissue Paper?Does anyone know where I can get acid free tissue paper? This is the kind that won't discolor clothing. I've tried craft stores, bridal and prom shops, fabric stores, stationery stores -- no one has it.
Musty Smelling Yarn?I need some help. My aunt just gave me some older yarn and it is really musty smelling. Is there and way to wash/clean it?
Straw Weaver Instructions?Do you have a pattern and instructions for using a straw weaver? The straw weaver is by Knifty Knitter #21-0220.
Putting Pictures on a Backpack?My daughter wants a backpack for school that no one else has and would like for me to custom make her a backpack. Is there a way I can print pictures of her favorite character from the computer and put them on a back pack?
Material Inside a Potato Pouch?What is the material used inside a potato pouch?
Information About a Coronado Precision Sewing Machine?I have a coronado precision sewing machine 45-4118. I would like to find out what company made it and when.
Knitted Hockey Socks?I have acquired (rescued) a fair amount of used knitted hockey socks (like leg warmers). They were on their way to the trash and of course I thought there must be something that could be done with them. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Warning About Lights in JarsThriftyFun recently had an article about using glass jars. Notice the wires that were taken out of the glass vase. They are discolored due to the heat produced inside the glass.
Removing a Promotional Logo from a Shopping Bag?I have a large shopping tote bag which has a printed promotional logo at the front. How can I remove it so that I will be able to decorate the bag with an iron-on transfer?
"Family Is Like a Quilt Pieced Together..."?I saw a verse that was framed at the local fair and it started out A family is like a quilt pieced together... I can't remember the rest of it, any help would be greatly appreciated.
