Which Types of Rice Are Safe to Use in Microwave Heat Pads?I've made heat pads before and had no problem with them, but I do not remember what kind of rice to use. I'm concerned about fire.
Making Pot Scrubbers Using Old Towels?I have an old pot scrubber made from an old towel that my sister bought for me at a farmer's market years ago. I am trying to find out how to make them. It is just a common towel with something on it to make the terry towel loops hardened. It is the best pot scrubber I have ever had that is safe to use on non stick pans. I can see Amazon sells them for $5.99 for two!
What Kind of Glue to Use on a Puzzle?What kind of glue would you use on a puzzle after you have put it together?
Pattern for Yarn Dog?I am looking for the instructions to make the accompanying image. It's supposed to be Animal Bazaar and is in Coats and Crafts #Art J17 Book 0713.
Making a Safety Pin Hot Air Balloon?Dose anyone have the pattern for the hot air balloon?
Making Your Own Lampe Berger Fragrances?What is the strongest scent I can buy to mix with my 91% alcohol to make my own Lampe Berger oil and where can I buy it? I tried Walmart. I bought the cheep one. Then I bought the expensive one and it still does not have a smell that is strong enough.
Interested In Jarmar Mallary Porcelain Doll Molds?Is anyone interested in Jarmar Mallary porcelain doll molds, in excellent condition, heads, arms, skirts? I am giving them away.
Food Grade Sealant for Oyster Shells?Does anyone know what I can put on oyster shells to make them washable and give the ability to eat off of them?
Soft Latch Hook?It's been years since I made a latch hook rug, but I want to teach a friend because I think it'd be therapeutic for him. However, I'd like us to make soft pillows (sort of a stress pillow kind of idea) and I'm worried about the stiff/scratchy canvas underneath/between the otherwise soft yarn.
How To Make King Size Pom Pom Blankets?I am trying to learn how to make the king size pom pom blankets and build the frame. Is there anyone that would show me how. I am currently not able to work and I think this would be something I could stay busy with
Puzzle Board or Puzzle Mat?Which is easier and cheaper to make: the puzzle board or the puzzle mat?
Instructions for Vintage Coat Hanger and Tulle Swan?I am seeking full instructions for the vintage coat hanger and tulle swan please
Pattern for Yorkie Craft?Anyone know of a pattern to make a Yorkie either with or without coat hanger and not knitting or crocheting, please? Thank you.
Help With Glue For Shells?I read the answers about glue problems and I've tried most of them. I really enjoy shell art but I just can't get the right glue. Does anyone know of one that is 100% frustration free?
Making Simmering Granules?Hi, Im excited about making these and have got coarse sea salt, both FO and EO. Just wondering for colour, can I add liquid food colouring? This is to use for my tea light oil burner. Thanks heaps.
Homemade Simmering Granules?Can someone please give me the recipe of how to make Homemade Simmering Granules. I have looked everywhere for them.
Looking for Dancing Bird Pattern?Hi, does anyone know where I can purchase a pattern and instructions on to make a "dancing" bird from PVC material? Very much appreciated!
Can You Make Car Window Decal from Vinyl Samples?I recently went to a going-out-of-business sale at a fabric and upholstery shop I got tons of faux leather / vinyl pieces with the cloth backing on the back. I would like to make DIY car window decals with them. I'm not usually very crafty LOL. Any ideas?
Complete Instructions for a Yarn Dog?I am looking for a complete pattern to make a Shih Tzu yarn puppy with a list of materials and length of two cardboard pieces to cut yarn. It seems others don't list the complete instructions.
Donating Yarn?I have free yarn I need to give away! I have no more space for it! Moved from a house to apartment. I live in Philadelphia, Pa. Where can I take it?
Using 70% Alcohol in Lampe Berger Recipes?Is it dangerous to use 70% alcohol in recipe for Lampe Berger fuel? I have used 90 in past, but can't find it during covid crisis.
Drying Homemade Salt Sizzlers?Can anyone help me? I've made salt sizzlers, but am not sure how to dry them out. Do I leave them to dry in a container with the lid on or do I leave the lid off to air dry? Or is there another way of doing it?
Making Sizzlers at Home?I am just wondering if anyone can help me. I'm looking into making my own sizzlers at home. Does anyone have any idea what I need to buy and how to do them? Google isn't helping me.
Making Lampe Berger Oil?I'm trying to make my homemade oil for my lampe Berger. I got 91% alcohol I tried the fragrances and pure fragrance from Walmart. I tried every different type Walmart has and none of them are strong, I can barely smell them. I tried tendra. I even used 20 drops and I still can't smell the fragrance. Is there a special kind of oil or place I can buy some from that has a strong smell today?
Making Lampe Berger Fragrance Oil?I'm trying to make my own Lampe Berger fragrance oil. I have the 91% alcohol. What kind of fragrance can I use?
Making Crystal Melts for Oil Burners?Can you send me a video or tell me how to make simmering crystal melts for oil burners?
Essential Oil Recipes?Do any of you have recipes for popular fragrances? I used to have one for making my own Savannah Gardens scent, but I can't find it.
Making Simmering Granules?I have made some simmering granules with dishwasher salt, food colouring, and fragrance oil and left them to dry for 24 hours on a tray uncovered. They smelled strong, but then when I put them on a burner they don't let off much scent?
Making Simmering Granules?I buy too many sizzler granule pots off people so I decided to try and make my own. Do I colour the salt with food colouring? Can any one step by step me? Please x
Recipe for Homemade Simmering Crystals?Would anyone have the recipe for homemade simmering crystals? I don't know which dye to use or which fragrance. Is it oil based?
Making Scented Simmering Crystals?Can anyone tell me if I can use rock salt to make scented simmering crystals for my oil burner? If so can someone tell me how to make it or put a link on with a video to show me how to make some please?
Homemade Fragranced Simmering Crystals?Can someone tell me how to make my own fragranced simmering crystals?
Making a Pom Pom Loom Board?Can anyone help? I am going to make a pom-pom blanket, but don't know what size to make the loom. It's a pram blanket. I have the size of the pram, but have read that it shrinks when you take it off the loom. Has anyone any idea how much and should I make the loom board bigger? Any answers would be greatly appreciated.
Rocks Used for Making Scented Granules?I'm interested in making the scented granules, but I'm struggling to find the right little white rocks. They definitely aren't made from rock salt as I've already tried them, even though they work they aren't the same. The picture is to show what I'm looking for.
Using Homemade Simmering Granules?Can anyone help? I've just made some simmering granules for the first time. I haven't coloured them; I left them natural. I let them dry as suggested for 36 hours. I've noticed that while they are warming they look as if they are burnt. Is this correct?
Patterns for Yarn Covered Hangers?I am hoping you have patterns for the above. I would be using left over yarn.
Making a Plate Stand?How do I make a plate stand to sit on dining table, from a wire coat hanger?
Spray for Felt on DIY Puzzle Board?Is there a spray you put on the felt to keep the puzzle pieces from falling down, when your puzzle board is on a easel? Online puzzle boards that are for tabletops or on rolling tables state the felt has a special spray, does anyone know what that is? I have a bad neck and can not bend over, so using an easel will work for me.
Problem with Homemade Berger Oil Fragrance?So after seeing some tutorials on making your own Berger oil fragrances I went out and sourced the following: 91% isopropyl alcohol, fragrance oils, and a new wick.
Painting a Snowman and Snowwoman's Face on Mugs?I had a crafting magazine that had instructions on how to paint a snowman and snowlady on blue cocoa mugs. Does anyone still have this?
Best Chalkboard Paint for Use With Liquid Markers?Can anyone tell me what is the best chalkboard paint to use when painting your board so you can use liquid chalkboard markers? It has very vibrant colors, but is very hard to get off most boards. I know sometimes people in restaurants use them for menu boards, so they can change their specials.
Making Lamp Berger Fragrance Oils?Do I need to use neutral oil between different frangrances?
Fur Jacket Keepsake Craft Ideas?I am looking for ideas for making keepsakes for myself and 5 sisters from this fur jacket of my mom's.
Making a Wall Calendar?I am making a calendar; it will have 7 a4 pages, the front and six double sides for the twelve months. I do not want a spiral. I do want to turn the pages over and hang it up. I was thinking of putting two holes at the top of each page, but it does not look right with just a cord through the holes.
Volleyball Craft Project Ideas?I need a craft for a volleyball project that I am doing.
Hardening Soap for Carving?I have a lot of soap shavings left over and want to remelt and allow students to carve another piece. I'm hoping to add something to make it a bit harder, more carvable. The soap scraps are Ivory soap.
Making Rock Paper Weights?I rock hunted in the UP. I'm wanting to make them into paper weights to give as gifts. I'm wanting to keep the wet look otherwise it just looks like a rock.
Making Fake Cheesecakes for Display?How do I make my cheesecake for a display? They will be outside at a farmer's market, so heat and cold will be a factor. I don't want them to dry out and I need them to be the exact dimensions of my different sizes. I want them to look "real".
Making a Decorative Glass Plate Using Fabric?I am looking for free instructions on how to make a decorative glass plate using fabric.
Puzzle Board?I saw the instructions on the wooden board to keep a puzzle on. Can anyone tell me how much it weighs when completed?
Putting a Photo on Concrete?Can anyone please tell me how to put a photo on concrete using resin? If you need a mold where can you buy it?
Making a Beach Wheelchair?How do I make a beach wheelchair?
Should I Put Wire in a Concrete Mold?I have a Texas shaped mold. I can't seem to keep the panhandle and south Texas from breaking off. I was told to put chicken wire in my mold for stability.
Making a Wax Gel Car Air Freshener?How do I make a wax gel freshener for the car?
Making White Glue with Elmers and Water?What part Elmer's to water do I use to make white glue? 1or 2 water and 1 to 3 Elmer's glue?
Making Simmering Granules?Please could you tell me the ingredients to make my own simmering granules? I can't seem to find any recipes.
Using Old Contact Paper?How can I peel apart old contact paper?
Making a Windchime?I'm making a handmade wind chime, but instead of hanging any objects I'm hanging photos. Can you please suggest to me how to give sound with photos and what should I use to hang those photos? Please reply asap, I have to complete it by tomorrow.
Keeping Dogs from Marking Furniture?I thought of a way to protect my furniture from my sometimes indiscreet boy dogs by using vinyl flannel backed tablecloths. I don't want to use anything that requires me to directly attach the ruffle to the furniture.
Adding Color to Simmering Granules?I tried to add colour to my granules, but they went a bit mushy and wet. Can anyone tell me where I went wrong?Thank you.
Adhering Fabric on Glass Topped Desk?I have a metal framed small desk with glass on the top. How do I adhere fabric to the bottom of my glass top desk? I want to decoupage or glue some outside-type fabric under the glass, so the print shows but is protected by the glass.
Windows on Terra Cotta Lighthouse?How did you make the windows on the terra cotta lighthouse?
No Wire Yarn Dog Pattern?I would like to have the pattern for a no wire yarn dog if anyone has one.
Making a Lanyard for Electronic Cigarette?I am trying to make lanyards for the electronic cig. I need the hardware and directions to make them. Can anyone help?
Making Paper Flames for Faux Fireplace?I'm making a fan fireplace for VBS. But the tissue paper doesn't stick up in the air, it kind of lays over on the sides of the fan. Ideas?
Light on Top of Lighthouse?Could you possibly use a solar path light, that looks like a lantern, for the &"topper"?
Finding Free Costume Jewelry?Where can I find costume jewelry that people are giving away?
Washcloth Bunny and Chick?Do you have the directions for the washcloth bunny and chick?
Making a Puzzle Board?I just got a 2000 piece Starry Night puzzle for my birthday, now I need a board to put it together on. What do you suggest?
Framing Jigsaw Puzzle?I just did a 1000 piece puzzle on a roll up mat. How do I get it off the mat to my board to frame it?
Pattern for No Wire Shaggy Yarn Dog?How do I get the pattern for making a shaggy yarn dog without using a wire hanger from MooMoo52? She told us she'd send it. If someone else has the pattern and is willing to share that would be great. Or if you know where I can search I would also be grateful.
Making a Heat Pack?I want to know if I can use plastic beads to fill the bags?
Ideas for Crafts using Wire Coat Hangers?Does anyone have ideas for crafts using wire coat hangers?
Pattern for Yarn Dog Not Using Wire Hanger?I am looking for the pattern for the shaggy yarn dog. I have the pattern that uses a wire hanger. Thank you.
Setting the Color of Organic Dye?I made an organic dye using flowers, but the color changes when i wash using detergent. How do I make the color permanent? The color of the dye originally was light red, but when I wash it in detergent, it turns blue.
Homemade Fabric Paint?How do I make homemade fabric paint?
Using Cedar Clippings to Making Potpourri?How can I use cedar clippings to make potpourri?
Searching for Nylotex Selvedge?Does anyone know where I can find Nylotex Selvedge? I have searched Hobby Lobby and Michaels and they do not carry it. I want to make some coat hangers. We did this as a kid and it was a lot of fun.
Making a Bean Bag Mount for GPS?Does anyone have instructions for making a bean or sand bag to set on your dash board to hold your GPS? I think I could use a small piece of Velcro to adhere it to the dash, but I need a pattern for the bag.
Making Rice Hot Packs?How do you prepare the rice for use in hot packs?
Recovering a Tambourine?I would like to recover my tambourine. Any suggestions?
Making a Yarn Dog?I want to make the yarn dog without the coat hanger. I'm looking for the pattern to make this dog. Can someone help?
Melting Beads?Can I melt plastic pony beads in a Teflon pan?
Pattern for Yarn Cat?If anyone has a pattern for making a kitty cat from yarn wrapped around cardboard, please post it here as I want to make one, but cannot find a pattern anywhere. God Bless!
Fireproof Clay Recipe?I'm looking for a homemade recipe that when dry will be fire-proof. I am fine buying standard ingredients/supplies, but do not have a huge budget to work with or a kiln.
Water-Proof Clay Recipe?Does anyone know of any recipes for clay that are water-proof? (I am going to use it in a water-filled snow globe).
Making Coat Hanger Animals?I am interested in learning how to make an animal with bent hangers. Do you know of any video tutorials to do that? I have been searching and have not found anything in regards to that. Can you be able to referred me to any?
Making a Water Bottle Holder?How do I make a holder or carrier for my water bottle?
Scrap Fabric Craft Ideas?Other than blankets and bags, what else can I make using old scrap fabric? Keeping in mind I am not a fancy seamstress. lol! For example, I made these Easter baskets from scrap fabric and old dishpans. I have 4 kids and they love homemade things.
Making a Candy Corsage?I would like to make a birthday corsage for my daughter she will be 7, but I don't know what kind of candy is for a 7 year old. How can I find a guide for this?
Making Headbands?Can you give me any information on how to make headbands? Thank you.
Attaching Pictures and Photos to Plaster of Paris Slab?There was a fad about 30 years ago where people made small plaster of Paris slabs and transferred pictures from magazine pages or snapshots to the slab. I would like to know how to do this.
Making a Fake Strawberry Pie?If making a fake strawberry pie, with no top crust, how do I make the fake gel?
Jute and Button Plant Hanger Pattern?I had a pattern to make a plant hanger with jute and buttons, but cannot find it. Anybody have one to share?
Making a Bread Machine Cover?Does anyone have an easy pattern or directions for a bread machine cover?
Designing a Gown for a Large Dog?I'm trying to design a classy dress for my large dog, any help? I've got a lot of red silk, and want the dress to compliment that fabric, but still fit my Lab mix. If anyone can help I would greatly appreciate it. I can sew, and design dresses for humans.
Polishing Petoskey Stones?Does anyone know the best way to glaze or polish Petoskey stones? They have been through a rock tumbler and are smooth, but I'm not sure how to shine them up.
Making a Birthday Corsage?I'm trying to remember what the other items were, one was 16 sugar cubes. I know we made others; one year was dog biscuit. I cannot remember any more. Thanks.
Waterproofing Puzzle Placemats?How do I turn a jigsaw puzzle into a placemat that water rings will not harm?
Macrame Old Lawn Chairs?I have seen where someone recycled old lawn chairs using macrame. Is there a pattern for this? If so, where can I get a copy?
Making a Bulletin Board?I need to construct a bulletin board at least 3.5 ft. X 3.5 ft. I want to pin sewing and crafting patterns up while in use. I am also involved with class reunion organizing. I need to display newsletter layout and pictures. The board needs to be sturdy and reliable.
Teapot Cozy Designs?I'd like a frog one and maybe a dragon's head one, anybody up for it or know where can get a pattern for one or both of these?
