Chair Made out of Clothes Pins?I would like to know if any one has directions for making a rocking chair out of clothes pins.
Brenda
Juice Pouch Bags, Wallets and Checkbook Covers?I would love any directions for juice pouch crafts (purses, wallets, belts, etc.) I am a mom who is finishing a college degree, and I see them all over campus.They look so fun to make, and I have a teenage daughter who wants them, too. Thank you!
Glass Lamp Etching?I have a pretty Hurricane lamp with the bottom Night Lite glass shade and the top a regular glass shade. The thin line is fading and chipping off a bit and I love this lamp and would like to figure out a way to perhaps remove the pencil painted line (as I probably won't be able to match the color) and reinsert a new line close to the original color.
Pattern for Forever Friends Folk Dolls?I am looking for a crochet pattern for 2 18" dolls called Forever Friends Folk Stuffed Dolls. This pattern was on e-bay but I lost the bid and the seller said it was the only copy she had. Does anyone have or know where I can buy this pattern. Thanks for your help.
Mud Mask With Apples In It?I was wondering if anyone knows how to make a mud mask with apples in it?
Medallion Earrings?I would like to make big, light weight Medallion earrings. Can anyone give me some suggestions on how and what to make them out of?
Potpourri from Garden Flowers?We are going through the garden and pulling flowers for seed collection, but we still have the petals. We have marigolds, sunflowers, daisys and more. We would like to make some potpouri. Can you make it out of these flowers, as I assume one can? I think that there are other things to add as well.
Using Natural Plant Fibers in Papermaking?I have started paper making, but I have not been able to find out how to use natural plant fibers for the slur. I would appreciate it, if you could help me.
Juice Pouch Gameboy Case?I am looking for a pattern using jammers or capri sun pouch to make gameboy carry case.
Clothes Patterns for a Barbie & Me Doll?Does anyone have a pattern, or know where I can buy a pattern, for making clothes for the soft Barbie and Me doll?
Making a Waste Basket from Greeting Cards?How do you make waste baskets out of greeting cards?
Juice Pouch Sandals?Does anyone have the pattern for the sandals made from juice pouches?
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?
Long Loom Series Came With No Manuals?I wonder why there were no instruction manuals in the long loom series that I purchased recently?
Trellis Baby Afghan Pattern?I'm looking for a baby afghan pattern that looks like a trellis when complete. White for the trellis and variegated or pastel baby wool is used for the background. It is a one step procedure and is apparently very fast to make.
How do you end the Knifty Knitter?How do you end the Knifty Knitter?
Journal Made From Beer Cartons?Journal Made From Beer Cartons. I saw several journal covers made from beer cartons and am trying to find a pattern or directions for making some. Can anyone help?
Craft Uses for Old Belts?I was wondering if anyone knew what I could do with old belts. I have tons of belts that I dont want to get rid of.
Staining Mahogany?How do you stain mahogany?
Making Sock Sweaters?Does anyone know how to make sock sweaters. I make clay sculptured ornaments and wanted to put a sweater and cap on some of them.
Rhinestone Jewelry Kits?I am looking for rhinestone jewelry kits, like the ones that used to be sold at Leewards. The kits were for Rhinestone earrings and pins.
Making Potpourri with a Dehydrator?I am looking for information about using a dehydrator for making potpourri.
Shorten Pants With Tapered Legs?How do I make a smooth seam when altering tapered legs? Sewing tips as submitted from the ThriftyFun community. You might think about making a "V" shaped vent at the seam on the outside of the leg, I hope you understand what I mean. I dont know any other way to explain it.
Glass Box Decoration Ideas?What kind of decorations can you put on top of the glass box decorations to go along with the bows or without bows?
Making Fabric Stronger for Purses?Ways to make fabric stronger for handmade purses.
The purse could be lined with fabric, or craft foam, or iron on interfacing could be ironed on to the fabric pieces before you sew them together.
Making Barbie Dress Using Spool Loom?Does anyone know how to make a Barbie dress with the spool loom? Would be very grateful for any help. Thank You
Instructions For Making Silk Flowers?I would like to find free instructions on making satin or silk flowers using the starching method for fabric.
Pattern For Crocheted Infant Vest?Does any one know where I can find a baby girl vest pattern size 12 month to crochet? I'm trying to find a western type vest.
Looking For Baby Quilt Pattern: Mice And Mushroom House?I am looking for a baby quilt pattern. It was of two lady mice and a mushroom house.
Making Domino Racks?How do you make domino racks out of plastic canvas and yarn?
Pattern For Knitted Crossover Cardigan?I'm looking for a knitting pattern for a ballet crossover cardigan to fit a five year old. Any help gratefully received.
Making Wooden Spoons?Does anyone have patterns for making wooden spoons?
Raw Silk Soap Recipe?Does anyone have a basic soap making recipe, using raw silk?
Travel Themed Centerpices?Please suggest a craft project to be made with children for a centerpiece for a fundraising event with a travel theme, "A Child's Passport to the Future." Thank you!
Popsicle Stick Lamps?How do you make lamps out of Popsicle sticks?
Ironing Dried Flowers onto Paper?How do you iron dried flowers onto paper or Kleenex with waxed paper and a brown paper bag, making them into stationary. Help, I can't remember if I'm forgetting a step. Thanks in advance.
Sealing a Vellum Print?After putting the print on vellum, I tried an acrylic spray on the vellum to seal the print but it bubbles. Does anyone have a suggestion on what to use to seal the vellum without it bubbling? Thanks.
Plastic Canvas Instrument Ornaments?I am looking for the patterns for a plastic canvas kit I purchased in 1991/1992. I have all the materials but not the patterns, they are musical instruments (3-dimensional). I only finished the piano (more or less) and would love to make the other 4 or 5 instruments. Does anyone have the pattern for this? I have the cut out shapes but I do not know how to embroider them and then put them together, and they are very nice. Can anybody help me with this? This is what the piano looks like. Thanks!
Base for Glass Blocks?Has anyone tried making a light kit on a base with interchangeable glass blocks for different occasions?
Drying Flowers in Microwave?How do I dry flowers using the microwave?
Betsy Ross Door Stop Pattern?Does anyone have a pattern for a Betsy Ross door stop from the 70's?
Making 3D Fabric Glue?Does anyone know how to make colored 3 dimensional fabric glue? I tried putting acrylic paint into some PVA but this does not give me the 3D effect.
Pop Tab Belt?Does anyone have a pattern for velvet ribbon and pop can tab belts? Thank you.
Making a Zipper Necktie?Does anyone have a pattern to make the zipper neckties. I took one apart to make a pattern but it has a small plastic piece that I can't seem to find to buy. Thanks.
Making an Afghan with a Daisy Maker?How to use the daisy maker for making an afghan? It is a wheel with pins sticking our of the sides. You somehow wrap the yarn around these pins, then you pop it off and keep making more, attach them and make an afghan.
Plastic Canvas Corncob Birdhouse?Does anyone have the pattern for a plastic canvas corncob birdhouse?
Wine Cork Picture Frame?I would like to learn how to make a picture frame out of wine corks. Please help.
Record Cover and Cowhide Purse?Does anyone know how to make a purse with a record cover and cowhide? I saw one at the rodeo and would like to try to make one. It was just the front cover of the album and the sides were cowhide and the bottom and back of the purse were cowhide.
Plastic Canvas House for a Coffee Can?I am looking for a plastic canvas pattern that looks like a house, and a coffee can fits inside.
Putting Photographs on Glass Blocks?How do I put photographs on glass blocks? I would like to do this as gifts for family this year.
Cat Wreath Craft?I am looking for a cat that sits in a covered wreath. The wreath is covered halfway up with material and the cat sits inside the pocket. All pieces of the cat are made separately and it only has its front paws.
Plastic Canvas Oreo Cookie Ornament?Does anyone have the pattern and instructions for the "Plastic Canvas Oreo Cookie" ornament?
Recipe for Homemade Sugar Soap?Does anyone have a recipe for sugar soap (cleaning product)?
Painting With an Airbrush?I'm just getting started with an airbrush (for painting) and would like to know whether latex paint can be used, and how to thin it to the right consistency? I read something about adding Windex to it. Any suggestions?
Pattern for Georgia Bulldog Tissue Box Cover?I am looking for a pattern for a Georgia Bulldog tissue box cover.
Making a Garden Tool Rooster?How do I make a rooster from broken garden tools?
Using Starch to Apply Fabric to Plastic?Would it work to use liquid starch to apply fabric to the fronts of plastic drawers? I have seen this done on walls and am trying to figure out how to make the clear plastic drawers in those cheap storage carts opaque.
Making Cardboard Display Stands?How are cardboard display stands made?
Wooden Person Plant Holder?A few weeks ago I saw this cute little planter, but I cannot find a pattern for it now, maybe someone out there knows what I am talking about. It has plywood cutout feet painted with flip flops for shoes and dowels for legs (I think) with real pants on.
No-Sew Rose Using Sheer Drapes?I need instructions on how to make a rose from twisting and knotting sheer drapery without sewing and cutting. Please help.
Making Pants Shorter?How do I cut off and re-hem pants with a V cut on the outside of pant's legs? Thank you.
Making Balloon Animals and Other Shapes?How do you make animal balloons or any shapes for that matter?
Looking for Crochet Doggy Dress Pattern?Has any one received the crochet pattern for the red and white doggy dress that was pictured on the site?
Coat Hanger Photo Frame for Wall?Can someone tell me how I can make a wire photo hanger for mounting on the wall? I would like it to hold several pictures or cards.
Using Gesso to Create Dimension?How do you use gesso to get dimension on rock painting?
Uses for Plastic Swans?I have these clear plastic swans and I am looking for ideas to use them for a anniversary party. They measure 4 in. tall by 5.5 in. long in a oval shape and 4 in. across. They are quite big. Any ideas would be helpful be it favors, centerpiece or whatever you may think of.
Crafts for "Assisted Living Week"?I would like some ideas for crafts to make for "Assisted Living Week". The theme is: "Tradition of the Heart".
Cross Stitch Pattern "Rocking My Baby"?I am looking for the cross stitch pattern "rocking my baby".
Plastic Canvas Christmas Bell Pattern?I am looking for a plastic canvas Christmas Bell pattern # 579060 by Herrshners. The kit contained 8 bells.
Making Your Own Bow Maker?Does anyone have directions to make your own bow maker? I've seen them in stores and they look like you could make your own. So I was wondering if anyone had?
Doll Chair Made With Popsicle Sticks?How do you make chairs from popsicle sticks?
Rainbow 50th Theme Tablecloth?I have a query, can you offer me some ideas on decorating a table cloth? I am having it as a Rainbow 50th theme. Thanks.
Cleaning Ocotillo Branches?How do you clean or prepare Ocotillo branches to use for decorating?
Crochet Baby Pants Pattern?I was wondering if anyone has an easy crochet pattern for baby pants or knows of were I can download a pattern. I'm just a beginner at crocheting and I really like it.
Making Crochet Jewelry?Any crochet jewelry tips?
Making a Baby Cradle from Towels?I am looking for instructions for making a baby cradle out of towels.
Thomas the Train Cross Stitch Pattern?I'm hoping someone has a cross stitch pattern for "Thomas The Train", because my grandson's name is Tommy and he's crazy about trains. Thank you.
Crocheted Purse Barbie Furniture?I a looking for instructions for a crocheted purse that when you open it, it turns into Barbie furniture.
Making Norwegian Nisse (Elves) Out of Yarn?Does anybody have the directions for making Norwegian Nisse (elves) out of yarn wrapped around cardboard like for making tassels? I used to have this, but have lost them.
Making Baby Booties on a Loom? I need some help making a heel for baby booties. I am making them on a loom. Thanks.
Making a Lighted Wine Bottle "Table"?I am looking for instructions for how to make a lighted wine bottle with a "table" on the neck of the bottle to hold wine glasses.
Rejuvenating Fabric Pens?My fabric pens dried out. Has anyone successfully rejuvenated their's?
Crochet Pattern for Men's Vest?Does anyone know where I can find a crochet pattern (free preferably, but for sale if not) for a man's V-neck sweater vest (sleeveless pullover)?
Knitted Bandana Bonnet Pattern?I need a knitting pattern for a bandana bonnet.
Knitting With Tobacco String?What is tobacco string and is it true that you can knit with it ?
Making Webkinz Clothing?I would like to find out how to make Webkinz clothing.
Making a Rose Bowl?I would like to know how to make a rose bowl. I have seen roses preserved in a liquid inside an inverted, sealed "vase". I would like to know where to get such a "vase". What liquid is used to preserve the roses?
Pattern for Sweep Sue Done on a Craft Broom?Does anyone have a pattern for Sweep Sue done on craft broom? I did one years ago from a craft magazine, but don't have it any more. Thanks.
Christmas Needlework, Knit, and Crochet Decorations?I'm looking for ideas for indoor Christmas decorations for the windows, coffee table, and mantel. I need them to be either crochet, knit, or plastic canvas. Maybe latch hook. And I need photos or at least basic sketches. Any ideas would be really appreciated. Thank you.
Ladder Necklace and Earrings Instructions?Does anyone have instructions to make a ladder necklace and earrings?
Clementine Box Sewing Basket?I am looking for the directions for making a clementine box sewing basket. I first saw it on a Sue Warden's Crafts Program. It's a way to recycle those clementine boxes. The basket is padded and material is used for the top, bottom, and sides of the box.
Honeycomb Stitch on a Long Loom?I just started a honeycomb stitch scarf on my long loom and realized I don't know how to bind off this particular one. A video or instructions would be helpful. Thank you.
Making Your Own Sage and Citrus Candle Scent?I am trying to duplicate the scent of Yankee candle "sage and citrus". Does anyone have any suggestions? Thank you.
Handmade Fleece Poncho?In an older post: "Handmade Fleece Poncho", in the instructions it was stated to "measure child/person standing with arms straight out side by side". Do you mean straight out like trying to fly, or arms straight down resting on legs? Side by side is confusing me.
Pink and Animal Print Themed Crafts?I am looking for craft ideas that I could do for my 11 year old's room? It's decorated in pink and black animal print. I wanted some at home crafts to do for her. She's really picky!
Converting a Suitcase into Sewing Machine Bag?I just started a quilting class and thought that maybe I could convert a suitcase into a sewing machine bag. Any tips or ideas that could help?
Little Dress Clothespin Bag?Is it possible to get a pattern for the old fashion dress clothes pin holder? My mother made many of these as gifts years ago, but she said I lost part of her pattern. I don't remember.
Pattern of Infant's Sunflower Hat?I have been doing great sewing for my niece's little baby girl due this week. But I would like someone to give me easy instructions to make one of those cute baby girl hats.
Coffee Can Bunny Rabbit?Has anyone made a bunny rabbit out of a empty coffee can? I want to paint the face on the can.
St. Patrick's Day Crafts?I am looking for some crafts for St. Patty's Day.
Making Easter Baskets and Hats?I am looking for ideas for Easter hats for boys and girls and baskets.
Crafts Using Salt Dough?I need suggestions on what else to make out of "dough" my grandson and I used for Christmas decorations. And are there a variations of dough recipes? Thanks.