Mail Box Covers or Decorations?Thanks for the hint about using table cloth to cover mailbox. Does anyone else have any cheap ideas on how to cover the regular silver colored mailboxes? I really want to cover mine.
Braided/Hooked Rug Instructions?I need instructions for making braided/hooked/Q-hooked rugs.
Making Scented Oils From Herbs?Hi. I am looking for a way to make scented oil, using mint and other herbs in my garden. If someone could send me some pointers I would greatly appreciate it.
Flagg in Alabama
Printable Mini Books?You are all so helpful that I thought I would ask you all if you know of any sites with free downloads of miniature books to print out. I am making a library in my dolls house and want to fill it with "proper" books. I really look forward to receiving my emails everyday and always find a clever tip or idea to copy. - Ann from England (UK)
Sharpening Crayola Crayons?Has anyone discovered a technique or tool to sharpen to a point a crayola crayon once used for only a minute?
Thank you.
Melaniem
Polymer Clay Designs?Does anyone know of a good website for polymer clay designs? I know there are lots of cute ones, but can't seem to find the appealing ideas I want. I already have the clay, and want to make some gifts.
Ziplock Bag Albums?I am looking for precise directions on how to make albums using ziplock bags. I do a lot of printable pictures and would like to make an album for my little granddaughter. I have read about the albums on craft and scrapbooking web sites, but not directions on how to make them. Would appreciate any feedback. Thanks!
Stickers For Many UsesI collect attractive stickers when I see them at stores and use them to decorate luggage, notebooks and I have even used one design to soup up the cover of an inexpensive compact!
Making a Purse Out of a Gift Bag?I'm thinking of making a tote bag/purse out of an old gift bag, but I'm not sure if it will be strong enough to hold all of my stuff. Any other suggestions for purse material or how to make a gift bag stronger?
Getting Long Doilies To Lay Flat?I have just finished a two day project, washing and starching then ironing the many doilies I use through our home. Some are antique from my grandmother and newer ones (10 years old) from my aunt.
Looking For Waverly Fabric "Mountain View"?I desperately need at least 10 yards of a discontinued Waverly fabric, "Mountain View", Pattern #665793, in Color, Saddle. (This fabric has a two-tone beige "foliage" background with a "blackline" deer and floral motif superimposed throughout.)
Ideas For Leftover Patches?My daughter was cleaning her closet and found a huge bag of patches she earned from soccer, swimming and girl scouts. Any craft ideas to make for a keepsake?
Printable Homemade Bread Tags?I am looking for printable homemade bread gift tags to attach to the twist tie on my homemade bread I give to my family and friends.
Baseball Cap Brim Lost Its Stiffness?I have a baseball cap that has a very flat brim that has lost all its stiffness. Is there any way to get it to hold shape again?
Uses For Soldering Cylinder?We use these cylinders at work, to hold on our solder. Can anyone think of an idea for these? I get these for free and I just don't have a clue.
Looking For Inexpensive Cotton Headbands?Does anyone Know where to get cotton headbands cheap?
Looking For Reading With Reasons To Save Fabric Scrap?I used to work with a woman who had a little reading which had all the reasons for buying and saving fabric scraps.
Looking For Items For Elementary School Fun Fair?Looking for items for a elementary school fun fair in late October:
How To Cut Plexiglas?How do I cut Plexiglas?
Making Can Koozies (Coolers)?Does anyone know a simple way to make koozies (can holders)? Either by sewing or crochet?
Bible Cover that Holds Note Pad and Pens?I would like to make an easy Bible cover that I can carry my Bible plus a note pad and pens. Anyone that has ideas for an amateur? Thanks in advance.
Daisy Kingdom Doll Armoire Pattern?I wish to find a doll armoire pattern that I think is by Daisy Kingdom. It is cardboard and you cover it with fabric. I don't really know how long ago it was or if it was a pattern or a kit that included the cardboard. Thanks.
Making an Herbal Heat Wrap?Can anyone help me with instructions on making an herbal wrap that you put in the microwave to relieve muscle pain? I know you can add rice or corn however I do not know what types of herbs should be used.
Making Outdoor Miniature Castle Ruins?Does anyone have any ideas or plans on how I can make miniature castle ruins out of small stone for my garden? What can I use to make it durable and lasting? (This will be no larger than a foot tall by a foot wide.)
Rag Rug Made with Pantyhose?Do you have directions for making a rag rug out of pantyhose?
Making Ribbons Sticks for Chinese Ribbon Dancing?Does anyone know how to make the silk ribbons on the sticks for Chinese Ribbon Dancing?
Four Hearts To Draw A ShamrockSometimes things are so obvious, we don't see them. I know I miss them -- would you believe I just figured this one out?
Remedies for Hot Glue Gun BurnsHot glue gun burns can be serious burns and extremely painful. Do not be hasty and try to pull the glue off as it will take skin with it! I protect myself each time I use a glue gun by placing a bowl big enough to fit my hand with cold water and ice cubes.
Making Domino Racks?How do you make domino racks out of plastic canvas and yarn?
Making Wick Disks for Wine Bottle Oil Lamps?How do you make those little disks with holes in the center in which you insert a wick, then put in a wine (or other) glass bottle? The bottle has been filled with lamp oil. What kind of clay is heatproof without having to be fired in a kiln?
Beautifully Carved MelonsI saw this at a Farmer's Market in Port Orchard WA and thought it was carved so amazingly that I just had to get a picture of it.
Gift Ideas for Wash Cloths?I am looking for a cute but useful idea to use pretty wash cloths as small gifts. Any ideas? Thanks.
Fake Pie Crust Recipe?I am looking for a recipe for a fake pie crust that looks real.
Reuse Sticky Residue from Credit Cards for CraftsMy tip is to save all the sticky stuff that holds a credit card on paper, that attaches the label on plastic reusable containers and where ever else you find it. I carefully pull them up and put them of a piece of plastic.
Animals Made from Seashells?I am looking for ideas for animals made with seashells.
Glazing Leaves to Make Candy Bowls?I have a tree with very large leaves that I would like to put some kind of a glaze on. Then they could then be used as candy bowls or such things. I hope you can help me. Thanks
Making Dishcloths?I've joined a dish cloth swap. Most of the ladies are knitting or crocheting theirs. I don't do either, but was hoping that I might be able to still make one out of fabric that I could embellish somehow.
Pattern for Georgia Bulldog Tissue Box Cover?I am looking for a pattern for a Georgia Bulldog tissue box cover.
Making Scented Oil Fragrances for Use in Your Vacuum?How do you make scented oil fragrances for vacuums, like Rainbow Vacuums?
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 Essential Oils?How do you make essentials oils, such as lemon?
Finding a Craft Email Group?How do you go about finding a craft e-mail group?
Bean Bag Tom Tom Holder?I want to make a bean bag holder for my Tom Tom. Any thoughts?
Buying Nylotex?I made covered wire hangers years ago using Denier nylon. It is no longer available in my city. I saw a pattern online using Nylotex. Any idea where I could find that? Any help would be appreciated.
Rhinestone Studded Votive Patterns?I purchased some rhinestones that are flat on one side and rounded on the other (all colors) and want to use them to decorate votive cups. Does anyone have any ideas for a pattern? Or where I can find patterns? They are 2.5 inches in size.Thanks a bunch.Dot
Craft Uses for Petrified Wood?I found a spot behind my house where someone dumped a load of petrified wood (sandstone not gemstone unfortunately). I would like ideas on what I can do with it. I can't use it as a paperweight as it sheds sand.
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?
Buy an Inexpensive Bed Pillow for FiberfillCheaper stuffing. I went to by some stuffing for some pillows I was making and was shocked at the price. Then I saw some regular bed pillows with polyester filling that were 1/2 the price of bagged stuffing.
Make Your Own Mailbox?The mailbox along the road at my house is the standard black plastic domed type (you can glimpse a tiny picture of it it to the visual right of my steps). It leaks. The door's crooked.
Buying Tobacco String?I have been trying to find tobacco string in my area and I can not find it anywhere. Can you help?
LifeSavers Candy Man?I am looking for pattern for a candyman made with Lifesavers.
Handbag Patterns?How do you make a homemade hand bag?
Making a Honey Pot and Dipping Wand?I am actually looking forward to making a honey pot with a dipping wand as, it is not available where I stay. I would like to find DIY instructions for making one. I will be happy for any advice.
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.
Removing Labels Without Damaging the Label?How do I remove a label from a plastic bottle, without damaging the label?
Making a Tubular Wind Chime?Is there a set pattern that must be used when stringing a 5 piece, tubular wind chime?
Attaching a Table Skirt?My desk is one of the long fold-able tables like you buy at Walmart or Sam's. It appears to be made of hard plastic type material.
Making a Fragrance Lamp?Does anyone have any ideas for making pretty oil burners? I have looked for unusual ones, but they are too expensive for my budget. Many thanks.
Photos to Create Business IdentityLooking for stationary for your business? If you have photos of your merchandise, crafts, and artwork, you can use them as graphics for business forms, cards, and correspondence. You can also use them for websites and even stamps.
Use Cardboard for Easy Craft Clean-UpI save the empty cardboard boxes from bottled water and I place them on my table when I paint or use my glue gun. They are an easy clean up, you just throw them away. No fuss at all.
Making a Picture Frame?How do I fix a picture frame that just has the glass and the stand? It has no frame. That part broke. It also has a gold tinned picture cutout for a place to put the pictures.
Making PVC Napkin Holders?How do you cover the edges of the pipe when making napkin holders? I am using PVC pipe.
What is the Best Way to Crush Sea Shells?I want to crush some sea shells. Has anyone ever done this? Aside from taking a hammer to them, there really is not a special way to do so. Is there?
Materials for Homemade Cat Tree
?On the materials list for cat trees it lists two boxes, 14 by 15 inches. What material is used for the boxes? Cardboard or wood?
Making Plaster of Paris Footprints?How do you make footprints out of plaster of Paris?
Shell Craft Advice?I am taking up shellcraft. Can someone tell me what adhesive to use for fixing shells to pottery and smooth wood? Also, do you ever use grout or plaster to cover things and then set the shells into it? Thanks.
Birthday Washcloth Cupcakes?I would like to know if there is someone out there that might have a pattern for a birthday washcloth cup cake? It is made in a cup cake paper with a small wash cloth and decorations on top.
Check Hardware Store for Craft SuppliesI was making over 200 tiny angels for a ladies' retreat and needed something affordable for halos. The hardware store provided a wonderful solution. I used washer rings! They were just the right size. A hardware store is a great source for craft supplies.
Craft Ideas Using Landscape Timbers?I recently went to a craft show and found a cigarette butt pot. It was made out of a landscape timber on a plywood platform and a metal bucket screwed to the top of the timber. A small wooden sign said "Your Butt Stops Here".
Decorating Duct Tape Purses?How do I put designs on duct tape purses? Can you use waterslide decals, etc.?
Making Hand-Held Fans?I would like to make round hand fans to cover with fabric. I'm having a hard time finding the right sizes, ex. 9, 10, 11, or or 12 inch round cardboard cutouts with or without handles. Has anyone ever ordered round cardstock ?
Making a Display Case for Hot Wheels Cars?My husband collects Hot Wheels cars. I have stock piled about 50 over the past year. Whenever I'm out shopping I will buy 4 or 5 at a time. His birthday is coming up and I am looking everywhere to find ideas for some kind of display case I can make.
Wizard of Oz Decorations and Craft Ideas?I would like information on Wizard of Oz decorations and craft ideas.
Crafts Using Patio Pavers?I recently saw where a crafter had painted a hexagon cement patio tile to look like a snowman's head. I would like to know what kind of paint I should use and if you have any patterns for other faces?
Creating a Frosted Finish on Outside of 2 Liter Plastic Bottle?How can you give the outside of a plastic 2-liter soda pop bottle a frosted look?
Making Country Primitive Crafts?I am looking for any primitive or country style wreath ideas.
How Can I Make a Sewing Basket?I am looking for instructions for how to make a sewing basket.
How Do You Curl the Ribbon for Korker Hair Bows?I would like to make korker bows. I know you bake them, but how do they get their curl?
Washcloth Animals?How do I make animals from face washes?
Making Doll House Furniture?How do I make doll house furniture?
Making Mailboxes for Residents' Rooms in Nursing Home?I work in a nursing home and need to make mailboxes to hang outside the residents' rooms, any ideas? There can't be any sharp edges on them. Thanks for your help.
How Do I Make a Money Tree?How do I make a money tree?
How Can I Make Wax More Flexible for a Design Project?We are doing a project where we make textures that reference the human body. This one texture I'm doing looks pretty cool, but the problem is that since I'm doing it with candle wax it chips/break easily. Do you guys know of anything I can put on the wax that will make it more flexible and durable?
How Can I Make a No Sew Wallet?How can I make a durable wallet without sewing?
Making Scented Sand?How do you make scented sand?
Make Artificial Pies and Muffins?I found your "recipe" for making an artificial pie. I'd like to make a lattice top cherry pie, but I'm confused as to when to paint and when to bake. Do I need to bake the berries before I paint them and then re-bake the entire pie once it's assembled?
Finding a Source on the Internet for Small Paper Mache Boxes?Please tell me where I can order, over the internet, the round paper mache box for your lovely gift button box project?
Craft Ideas Using Band Aids?Does anyone have any crafty ideas for using a lot of Band Aids? I have adult, plain ones, no child Band Aids.
Cover Design for a Wall Mounted Cuckoo Clock?My cuckoo clock gets dusty and moist, as it is hanging open on the wall. Also the dust goes inside the mechanism. Can anybody suggest a simple design so that it gets protection from dust and its appearance is not affected
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?
Making a Pet Bed from Wool Strips?I was blessed with tons of many styles and patterns of wool fabric strips. Most are 1 inch to 3 inch strips. I really would like to make several pet beds for pets in shelters or for their fundraisers.
Pattern for Styrofoam Insulated Food Bag?I'm looking for a pattern and instructions for a bag that is filled with Styrofoam pellets like those used in bean bag chairs. The bag is used to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold.
Making a Cookie Cutter Aroma Beads Air Freshener?How do I make a cookie cutter aroma beads air freshener?
Decorating Cardboard Boxes for Use in Church?I am looking for instructions for decorating a corrugated box (Arizona Tea), without the lid, with fabric. It will be used for ushers in church for ie., tissue, pens, envelopes, etc. that can be placed under the usher's seat.Thank you.
Putting Name and Address on Rock or Cement?Rather than paying an engraver (I don't have the skill), how do I put a family name and address on a rock or slab of cement?
Uses for Cigar BoxesThis is a page about uses for cigar boxes. From storage to craft projects galore, cigar boxes have so many uses. You can organize with them, decorate them how ever you like, stack them easily and more.
Craft Ideas for Cigar BoxesThis is a page about craft ideas for cigar boxes. Cigar boxes are useful for so many things around the home. they work especially well for craft projects.
Making Photo Book Marks?I took a picture and now I want to make it into book markers as gifts. Anyone know how I can do this? I want to laminate them.
Doll Furniture Patterns?I am looking for patterns for doll furniture for an 18 inch doll. They can be plastic canvas, balsa wood, or something else inexpensive.
Fill Small Bottles with GlueI have some mirror pins to make, and the E-6000 glue came out in too large an amount to control it.
Money BraceletRemember the bracelets you made as a kid from gum wrappers and candy? Well these bracelets are the same principle, but made using money instead.
