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Adding Scent to Old Potpourri, Dried Flowers in Container

Adding Scent to Old PotpourriThis is a page about adding scent to old potpourri. Revive your old potpourri by adding a new scent.

 

Colorful Tangled Yarn

Keeping Yarn From TanglingThis is a page about keeping yarn from tangling. Yarn can easily get tangled when in use or even when being stored.

 

Glitter Tubes on White Background

Working With GlitterThis is a page about working with glitter. Working with glitter generally ends up with glitter everywhere.

 

Storing Craft Projects While In Process

Storing Craft Projects While In ProcessThis is a page about storing craft projects while in process. If you are like many crafters, your projects are worked on in your spare time.

 

Pile of Sand

Crafts Using SandThis is a page about crafts using sand. Sand is sometimes used in crafting.

 

Elderly Woman doing needle work

Craft Ideas for Nursing Home PatientsThis is a page about craft ideas for nursing home patients. Finding crafts that nursing home patients will enjoy making can be a daunting task.

 

Many Colorful Buttons

Saving Money on ButtonsThis is a page about saving money on buttons. Buttons are needed not only for clothing crafts but also for other projects.

 

Faux bundt cake

Making Fake FoodThis page is about making fake food. There are situations when intimation food is just what's needed.

 

Girl Playing with Homemade Playdough

Saving Money On Crafts This is a page about saving money on crafts. Crafting does not have to be an expensive hobby, if you get creative when getting your supplies.

 

Finding the Center of a Circle

Finding the Center of a CircleThis page is about finding the center of a circle. When you need to find the middle of a round project, it helps to know a little geometry.

 

Using a Hot Glue Gun

Using a Hot Glue GunThis is a page about using a hot glue gun. An essential tool for many crafting projects is the glue gun.

 

Cleaning a Glue Gun

Cleaning a Hot Glue GunThis is a page about cleaning a glue gun. It is very frustrating to have your glue gun become clogged right in the middle of a project.

 

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Making Foam StampsThis is a page about making foam stamps. Buying foam stamps at a craft store can get expensive.

 

Cutting 45 Degree Angles for Frames

Cutting 45 Degree Angles for Frames?This page is about cutting 45 degree angles for frames. Using the right tools to make cuts accurately will help insure success with your frame project.

 

Craft tools you can make

Homemade Craft ToolsThis is a page about homemade craft tools. Tools used for craft projects can be expensive to buy. Try making some of them yourself, even repurposing things you already have.

 

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Saving Money on Craft SuppliesThis page is about saving money on craft supplies. There are many ways to reduce the cost of craft projects.

 

Craft Ideas Using Gloves

Craft Ideas Using GlovesThis page contains craft ideas using gloves. A fun and creative way to use or reuse gloves is for craft projects.

 

Drying Children's Paintings

Drying Children's PaintingsThis is a page about drying children's paintings. After the kids have finished all of those great paintings you will need a convenient way to let them dry.

 

Uses for Leftover Yarn

Uses for Leftover YarnThis is a page about uses for leftover yarn. If you crochet or knit, you probably have a stash of leftover yarn.

 

Uses for Leftover Printer Ink

Craft Uses for Leftover Printer Ink?This is a page about craft uses for leftover printer ink. In our efforts to reuse and recycle, some crafters look for ways to reuse printer ink in their projects.

 

terra cotta flower pot person

Crafts Using Terra Cotta Flower PotsThis is a page about crafts using terra cotta flower pots. Terra cotta flower pots are an excellent choice for making a variety of crafts both for your home and garden.

 

tissue paper flowers

Using Everyday Household Items for CraftsThis is a page about using everyday household items for crafts. Before going to the craft store check around your home, you will be surprised how many things you already have that can be used for craft projects.

 

Drilling Holes in Glass

Drilling Holes in GlassThis is a page about drilling holes in glass. Glass crafters often find that they need to drill holes in glass to complete their project.

 

Homemade White Glue

Homemade White GlueThis is a page about homemade white glue. If you run out of white glue right in the middle of a project, make your own.

 

Making Art With Sharpies

Making Art With SharpiesThis is a page about making art with Sharpies. Sharpie markers are a natural choice for many art projects.

 

Wire-Edged Ribbon Bow

Decorative Bow IdeasThis is a page about making decorative bows. Handmade bows can be used in many craft projects, such as wreaths or as decoration on clothing.

 

Lace Tablecloth

Repairing a Lace Tablecloth?This is a page about repairing a lace tablecloth. There are ways to repair a favorite lace tablecloth whether it is hand crocheted or machine made.

 

a crochet camera

Craft Ideas for Men?This page contains craft ideas for men. There are many crafts that men enjoy as much or more than women do.

 

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Crafts Using Resin?This is a page about crafts using resin. Resin can be used to make a variety of craft projects.

 

rotary cutter with a stack of fabric

Storing a Rotary CutterThis is a page about storing a rotary cutter. If your rotary cutter did not come with a storage case, you can make one or use existing containers.

 

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Reed diffuser and violets.

Homemade Reed DiffusersThis is a page about homemade reed diffusers. These decorative air fresheners are fun and easy to make using your favorite essential oil and reeds.

 

Person painting an egg made of polystyrene

How to Paint StyrofoamThe rough porous surface of Styrofoam can make it a challenge to paint. This is a page about how to paint Styrofoam.

 

Smoothing Rough Edges

Smoothing Rough Edges on Glass and Plastic...This is a page about smoothing rough edges on glass and plastic crafts. Many craft projects require you to cut glass and different types of plastics. This often leaves a rough edge that needs to be smoothed.

 

School Bulletin Board

School Bulletin Board IdeasThis is a page about school bulletin board ideas. Teachers and others who work or volunteer at schools often have to design bulletin boards.

 

Craft Supplies

Selling Excess Craft Supplies?This is a page about selling excess craft supplies. There are many reasons you may find yourself with excess craft supplies. One way to reduce the clutter and organize the supplies you keep, is to sell them.

 

Cutting Straight With Scissors

Cutting Paper Straight With ScissorsThis is a page about cutting paper straight with scissors. As we all know making a straight cut with a pair of scissors can be difficult.

 

Square Knot

Tying a Square Knot (Reef Knot)?This is a page about tying a square knot (reef knot). The square or reef knot is a simple joining knot. It has many applications, some temporary, as it is easily untied.

 

Preserving Bread for Display

Preserving Bread for DisplayThis is a page about preserving bread for display. You can make a display or a cute gift from a loaf of bread.

 

Craft Glue

Craft Glue TipsThis is a page about craft glue tips. When crafting it is helpful to know the correct glue type and amount to use for your project.

 

crocheted plastic bags

Inexpensive Craft and Hobby Ideas?This page contains inexpensive craft and hobby ideas. There are many things that you can make with materials that do not cost very much money.

 

Craft Using Fleece

Crafts Using Fleece ScrapsThis is a page about crafts using fleece scraps. There are many fun crafts that can be make using your leftover fleece scraps.

 

Buying Craft Supplies

Purchasing Wholesale Craft Supplies?This is a page about purchasing wholesale craft supplies. The cost of crafting supplies can get to be quite high if you are an avid crafter or have a home based crafts business.

 

Adult painting a picture with watercolors.

Crafts for Mentally Challenged Adults?This is a page about crafts for mentally challenged adults. Finding crafts that are easy enough and at the same time engaging enough for mentally challenged adults can be daunting, as there will be many different skills levels.

 

Granite Block

Crafts Using Granite Blocks?This is a page about crafts using granite blocks. Finding craft uses for granite blocks will depend on your crafting skills and the type of project that interests you.

 

beaded bracelet

Craft Ideas for Adults with Learning Disabilities?This page contains craft ideas for adults with learning disabilities. Keeping hands busy and having the satifaction of making something, is good for everyone.

 

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A teen knitting a house.

Craft Ideas for Teens?This is a page about craft ideas for teens. Many teens enjoy doing crafts; it gives them something to do that they can be proud of and can result in great new clothes, accessories, gifts, etc.

 

Plain Hairbrush

Painting a Hairbrush?This is a page about painting a hairbrush. Depending on the material used for the bristle base and handle, you may be able to decoratively paint and personalize a hairbrush.

 

Sweet Gum Balls

Buying Sweet Gum Balls?This is a page about buying sweet gum balls. Although many homeowners dislike the seed pods dropped by sweet gum trees, others use them in gardening and crafts.

 

glue bottle

Gluing Paper to Plastic?This is a page about gluing paper to plastic. Whether it's for a craft project or you just need to cover something up, sometimes you need to attach paper to a piece of plastic. Some glues will work better than others to get the task completed.

 

Two women knitting.

Tips for Beginning CraftersThis is a page about tips for beginning crafters. Whether you are knitting, making jewelry or just creating fun decorations; crafting is a fun hobby for anyone. Get past the basics quickly with these helpful ideas for new crafters.

 

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Leewards Craft PatternsThis is a page about Leewards Craft Patterns. Popular craft patterns from Leewards can still be found, if you know where to look.

 

Woman Making Christmas Crafts

Making Time to Craft?This is a page about making time to craft. One of the main frustrations for many crafters is finding time to work on their projects.

 

Woman Crocheting

Crafts Ideas for Hospice Care Setting?This is a page about crafts ideas for hospice care setting. Patients receiving hospice care often have varying physical limitations that can affect the types of craft activities they are able to participate in.

 

Crafting Tools

Crafting Tips and TricksThis is a page about crafting tips and tricks. The numerous craft types each have their own collection of useful tips that either make your project easier or enhance the final outcome.

 

Pink Towel

Buying Towels for Crafts?This is a page about buying towels for crafts. Serious crafters who either make a lot of gifts or sell their crafts may find themselves searching for certain supplies in specific colors and quantities not easily found year round.

 

knitting while traveling

Portable Craft Ideas for Traveling?This is a page about portable crafts for traveling. If you travel a lot or are planning a road trip vacation, taking a portable craft along can help pass the time.

 

Plain white mug for coffee or tea.

Decorating a Mug?This is a page about decorating a mug. Make that plain coffee cup or mug more fun by applying a decoration to the outside. There are several techniques you can use.

 

It's a girl birth announcement.

Making Birth AnnouncementsThis is a page about making birth announcements. There are many creative ways to let your extended family and friends about a new member to your family.

 

Shredded Paper

Making Shredded Paper for CraftsThis is a page about making shredded paper for crafts. If you ever need shredded paper for crafts, there are some quick easy ways to make the amount you need.

 

Pink Tulle

Hanging Tulle From the CeilingThis is a page about hanging tulle from the ceiling. Tulle is often used in decorating for weddings and other special occasions.

 

Woman in Straw Hat

Dyeing a Straw Purse or Hat?This is a page about dyeing a straw purse or hat. When changing the color of straw you want to make sure it will not bleed onto other things.

 

various gift bags including cellophane

Craft Ideas for Cellophane Holiday...This is a page about craft ideas for cellophane holiday bags. We often find ourselves with a variety of used gift bags stashed away in the closet.

 

sewing and yarn supplies

Donating Craft SuppliesThis is a page about donating crafting supplies. You can share of all kinds of your unused crafting supplies to assisted living, childcare centers, churches and other nonprofit organizations.

 

hand holding paint brush for watercolors

One Handed Crafts?This is a page about one handed crafts. An accident or stroke may result in losing the use of one hand. This does not mean the end of crafting opportunities.

 

Silk Wedding Flowers

Using Acrylic Water?This is a page about making and using acrylic water. Filling your vase with faux water for your silk flower arrangement can help give it life-like detail.

 

framed felt and floss color chart

Making an Embroidery Floss and Felt Color...This is a page about making an embroidery floss and felt color code chart. Making a color code chart for your felt and floss helps when you need to buy more supplies.

 

closeup of old machine in cabinet

Removing a Sewing Machine from Its...This is a page about removing a sewing machine from its cabinet. Sometimes you need to remove your machine from the cabinet to move it, clear, or for repairs.

 

balls of yarn

Saving Money on YarnThis is a page about saving money on yarn. Careful shopping and creative frugality both will help you save money on stocking your yarn stash.

 

Wind Yarn with a Hand Mixer

Rolling Up Leftover YarnRolling up your leftover yarn keeps it from tangling and makes it easier to store. This is a page about rolling up leftover yarn.

 

Painting Plastic Glasses

Painting Plastic Glasses?This is a page about painting plastic glasses. Painting plastic cups can be tricky and has to be done correctly or the paint will just peel off.

 

Close-up image of blue metallic strands of yarn against of white background

Buying Metallic YarnThis is a page about buying metallic yarn. Metallic yarns can a beautiful glimmer to your yarn crafts.

 

Blond woman blowing on one end of an egg.  The other end is over a bowl.  The egg contents are dripping into the bowl.

Removing the Inside of an Egg?This is a page about removing the inside of an egg. Frequently for certain crafts you will want a blown egg.

 

Warning sign showing a stick figure slipping

Making Non-Slip CraftsThis is a page about making non-slip crafts. Adding a non-slip feature to a craft project such as a placemat is handy and easy to do.

 

Uses for Crocheted Doilies

Uses for Crocheted DoiliesThis is a page about uses for crocheted doilies. Crocheted doilies, with their delicate, intricate designs have a multitude of uses.

 

White doily with purple edges against an orange background.  Doily does not appear to be starched

Starching DoiliesThis is a page about starching doilies. In past years doilies were often starched to best display some of their lovely ruffled edges or to create bowl shapes.

 

Close up of rotary tool being used to carve a heart in a wood block

Rotary Tool Craft IdeasThis is a page about rotary tool craft ideas. Rotary tools, such as a Dremel tool, are used in a variety of craft projects.

 

Hands forming a bowl on a pottery wheel

Craft Activities for Blind People?This is a page about craft activities for blind people. Loss of vision does not necessarily mean an end to crafting.

 

Elderly woman stringing beads

Crafts for Visually Impaired Nursing...This is a page about crafts for visually impaired nursing home patients. Visual impairment can affect the type of crafts a person can do enjoyably and successfully.

 

Getting Rid of Bugs in Grapevine Wreaths

Getting Rid of Bugs in Grapevine WreathsThis is a page about getting rid of bugs in grapevine wreaths. The grapevine wreath forms you buy at the craft store may be harboring some unseen guests.

 

Temporary tattoo on child's hand.

Using Temporary TattoosThis is a page about using temporary tattoos. If not being used on skin, plastic and glass can be decorated with temporary tattoos.

 

Closeup of someone cutting craft foam

Cutting Craft FoamThis is a page about cutting craft foam. Depending on its composition and thickness different methods may be needed to cut craft foam accurately.

 

Stand for Making Hanging Crafts

Building a Stand for Making Hanging CraftsThis is a page about stand for making hanging crafts. Working on hanging crafts can be awkward if you try to work on them while they are lying flat.

 

Seashell Wreath

Using the Right Glue for Seashell CraftsThis is a page about using the right glue for seashell crafts. Certain types of glue work best when working on projects involving gluing shells to other objects.

 

Porcelain doll with curled hair

Curling a Doll's Hair?This is a page about curling a doll's hair. Some dolls have hair that can be styled.

 

Repairing Broken Peg Looms

Repairing Broken Peg LoomsThis is a page about repairing broken peg looms. The pegs on plastic looms can get broken off.

 

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Craft Uses for Paper ClipsThis is a page about craft uses for paper clips. Paper clips can be used for all sorts of crafts.

 

White plastic coffee lid.

Reusing Starbucks Coffee Lids?This is a page about reusing Starbucks coffee lids. Coffee lids can be used for many types of crafts and art projects.

 

Spray cans of spray varnish.

Sealing Plaster Stepping Stones?This is a page about sealing plaster stepping stones. If you made some plaster stepping stones and you want them to last it is best to seal them.

 

A spray can of varnish.

Sealing Home-printed Photo Magnets?This is a page about sealing home-printed photo magnets. Keep your homemade photo magnets nice by sealing them.

 

Photo of a glass block.

Buying Pre-Drilled Glass BlocksThis is a page about buying pre-drilled glass blocks. Drilling a hole in a glass block can be a lot of work. Buying them pre-drilled can save you lot of time on your cat project.

 

A shorefull of different sized seashells.

Attaching Seashells to Plywood?This is a page about attaching seashells to plywood. If you crafting with seashells there may be a need to adhere them to wood or other materials.

 

Two seashells in the sand.

Putting Silver Edging on a Seashell?There are several products that will allow you to put a silver colored edge on shells for craft projects and decorative items. This is a page about putting silver edging on a seashell.

 

A plastic red container of ground coffee.

Finding Plastic Folger's Coffee Cans?Plastic contains can be used in many craft projects. This is a page about finding plastic Folger's coffee cans.

 

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Cleaning Glue Off Craft BrushesDepending the type of glue you are using, there are several methods commonly used to clean your brushes. This is a page about cleaning glue off craft brushes.

 

A hanging wind chime made from metal bars.

Softening Metal Wind ChimesIf you find that your wind chimes are annoying you, your pets, or your neighbors, there are steps you can take to soften their tone. This page has advice about softening metal wind chimes.

 

A row of different colored pencils.

How to Use Watercolor PencilsWatercolor pencils are an easy and effective way to add beautiful color gradations and shading to you artwork. This is a page about how to use watercolor pencils.

 

Seashells

Attaching Shells to MirrorsChoosing the right glue or adhesive is the most important part of successfully attaching shells to a mirror. This page contains suggestions for the best way to attach shells to mirrors.

 

A collection of baby bottles.

Craft Ideas for Baby Bottles?If you have baby bottles that are not getting used anymore, you can repurpose them and the nipples for crafts. This is a page about craft ideas for baby bottles.

 

curtain with grommets

Removing Grommets Without Damaging Curtains?When altering curtains you may wish to temporarily remove the grommets. This is a page about removing grommets without damaging curtains.

 

A pile of silver soda can tabs.

Preparing Soda Can Tabs for Crafts?There are many craft uses for soda can tabs. This is a page about preparing soda can tabs for crafts.

 

White glue being painted on a craft project.

Use White Glue to Add Shine to Your CraftAn inexpensive way to add a sheen to a craft project is by applying layers of white school glue. This is a page about use white glue to add shine to your craft.

 

White Glue

Using White Glue in CraftsWhile glue or school glue is a good choice for many of your craft projects. This is a page about using white glue in crafts.

 

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