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Home-made Safety Pin Jewellery
Make a beautiful bracelet from safety pins and beads. No one will know what it's made of until they look really closely.To make the bracelet you will need...Read more…Selling Your Crafts
Crafting can be an enjoyable hobby for many people. Sometimes, you can even earn some extra money by crafting, or even turn it into a small business. If you are thinking about selling your crafts, you need to explore the different avenues of where you can actually sell them.Read more…Crafts - How To Price For Profit
If you are thinking of selling the crafts that you make, one of the most important decisions you can make will be how much to charge for your items. If you do not price your items correctly, you will either have no sales if an item is priced too high, or you will go out of business if items are priced too low for you to profit. While there are many formulas out there to figure pricing, they all rely on certain common elements.Read more…Preserve Your Cherished Memories with a Memory Album
Many memorable events such as weddings, graduations, birthdays, and anniversaries can take place in your lifetime. Even though photographs allow us to preserve these special memories, organizing them is another story. Keepsakes and photographs are delicate and it’s easy to damage and lose them, especially if you don’t give them adequate care and attention.Read more…Koala Sewing Machine Cabinets - A Must Have for Sewing Enthusiasts
Koala cabinets for sewing machines are used by many people around the world who like the nice, yet functional design of these sewing machine cabinets. The Koala sewing machine cabinets are stylish, durable and functional, which is why people who enjoy sewing look for the Koala name when they are buying sewing machine cabinets.Unlike other cabinets, Koala cabinets were designed with the sewer in mind.Read more…The Damascus Grand Rotary Sewing Machine and Its Reputation
The Damascus Grand Rotary Sewing Machine, sold by Montgomery Ward, decades ago, remains one of the most beloved machines ever created. People around the globe still use, revere, and protect their Grand Rotary sewing machine.A collector's item, this amazing machine at the time sewed about 1/3 quicker than all other models at the time and it became an instant classic.Read more…The Benefits of Crocheting
Many people looked for a crochet cape pattern the day Martha Stewart was first released from confinement. The cape she wore quickly gained attention and the crochet cape pattern became an instant classic. Serious crochet enthusiasts, however, know that there are many different cape patterns for crocheting that are stylish, sophisticated and easy to make.Read more…How to Make a Fruit and Veg Kitchen Clock
A beautiful gift idea for anyone who spends a lot of time in the kitchen.You will need... 4oz (100g) Plain Flour 3oz (75g) Salt Hot Water Paints Spray varnish or clear lacquer Clock mechanism and clock hands (you will find these at craft shops or Maplin)To make the Dough...Read more…The Ideal Bonsai Tree: The Dwarf Pomegranate
People who love bonsai trees will love the dwarf pomegranate tree! The dwarf pomegranate tree has beautiful flowers and fruit. However, the fruit of the dwarf pomegranate tree is quite small when compared to a normal pomegranate.Read more…Quilting Through History
Quilting is an ancient activity, present in many cultures and each of these cultures influencing its development and particularity through time. The quilts became the expression of their maker's feelings, the witness of historical events or happy moments in simple people's lives. From its beginning until the present days, quilting had its ups and downs.Read more…Uses of Drapery Fabric
Using discount drapery fabric as part of your decorating scheme is a simple and inexpensive way to update your home design. Don’t be tempted to limit yourself to curtains when considering this style of material, drapery fabric can be used to fashion table covers, seat cushions, pillow cases and even duvet covers.The traditional art of sewing seems to be every decorator’s worst nightmare and they have come up with numerous ingenious way to use drapery fabric in the home without having to sew a stitch.Read more…Aromas of Christmas - Frankincense and Myrrh
For most Westerners, their only knowledge of frankincense and myrrh comes from the biblical tale that they formed two of the three gifts (the other being gold) given by the wise men at the birth of Jesus. Little do most realize, however, that at the time Jesus is thought to have been born, these two gifts were highly prized and were considered far more valuable than mere gold.Frankincense and myrrh have been valued for their aromatic properties throughout the ages.Read more…You Can Make A Holiday Gift Basket
Tired of trying to find just the right present for that oh so important person in your life. Or even those not so important people in your life. Making and giving a holiday gift basket could be just the thing your looking for.Read more…How To Get Started With Face Painting
So you’ve decided you would like to learn how to paint faces. You want to see your painting bringing joy and delight to young children, maybe at your child’s birthday party. Or maybe you want to be a professional face painter.Read more…Find Unique Announcements and Invitations Online, or Just Become Your Own Desktop Publisher
Almost all of the announcements and invitations found on the Internet are custom-printed, with the information you provide to the site. All wedding announcements and invitations are different and require different levels of creativity. Most basic announcements and invitations are printed in one ink color, although you can request multiple colors for a little more money.Read more…Make Use of Your Digital Photos by Making It into Photo Purses
If you take great pictures as a hobby, like landscapes photos, nature sceneries and people but don't sell it, you make use of these digital pictures that is clogging up hard disk space in your computer by making it into a photo purse.This is a great business opportunity that you can take advantage of. If you've seen purses with great quality pictures as a design, like cats and dogs, and even people, you have an idea on what a photo purse is all about.Read more…Ten Insider Crocheting Tips
The lovely art of crocheting and knitting is regaining popularity. More and more women are interested in making crochet items with high quality yarns and threads. It is a pleasure for the experienced crocheter to create an item with different yarn textures and colors.Read more…Router Tables for Any Work Space
It’s all about the bit. That’s right, a router table is defined by the bits you use in creating some of the most impressive and beautiful shapes that give like to a plain piece of wood. Router tables have long been a staple to the professional woodworker’s shop and are quickly finding a niche in the handy-man’s garage as well.Read more…Oil Painting: Solvents and Resins
The properties of the various solvents and resins used in an oil paintingSolvents are added to oil paints for temporary change, they are designed to work in a way such that they evaporate consistently and completely as the oil paint dries. (Technically, the more correct term is diluents, as not all are solvents, but it's not the term very commonly used.) Solvents are also used to soften resins, making mediums, cleaning up, and also for cleaning brushes.Read more…Painted Recycled Glass Gifts
Nowadays everyone is concerned about recycling to save the planet. The 20th century "throw away" society, where everyone threw out their unwanted items with no thought as to what would happen to them is gone. The media clearly shows us what happens to our rubbish, it goes to land fills.Read more…
Most Recent Articles in Crafts category
- The Best Gifts for Cross Stitchers - By: Joanne Jones
Do you know someone who loves to cross stitch, but you aren't sure of what gift to buy him or her? Don't worry. Even if you don't know what supplies they already have, it's easy to get them a gift that they are sure to love. Here are eight great gift suggestions for anyone who cross stitches. - Preserving Cut Flowers - By: Timothy Spencer
As much as we adore receiving a bouquet of flowers, we would love to enjoy these blossoms for a long time. We may not avoid fresh flowers from wilting but we can definitely prolong their vase life. This article shares some tips on how to extend the shelf life of a colorful bouquet of fresh flowers. - Traditional Scottish Gifts - By: Michiel Van Kets
You might find plentiful of traditional Scottish souvenirs and gift ideas that spring to mind, but none will ever be as familiar as Scottish tartan. - Artwork and Handicfrafts from Tuscany - By: Michiel Van Kets
Tuscany is a coastal town located on Italy's west coast. The town is a popular tourist destination attracting people with its religious and historical centres as well as delicious cuisine and fine wines and its stunning scenery. - Different Types of Quilts - By: Joanne Jones
Do you have trouble figuring out what the differences are between the different types of quilts? Is so, here is a quick guide to the most popular types of quilt designs and styles out there. - Reuse Household Items - By: Lily Morgan
Turning regular everyday household products into art is not as impossible as it sounds. In fact, it's a great way to reuse things that would otherwise end up in the trash. There is no limit to what you can do. The key to good craft work is to avoid placing any restrictions on what can realistically be accomplished. Make use of that junk you just never look at anymore before it finds its way to the garbage. - How To Create A Cross Stitch Journal - By: Joanne Jones
Have you ever forgotten what supplies and patterns that you already own? Or how many projects are still waiting to be completed? Do you want an easy way to keep track of all the projects you have already finished? The solution is simple - create your own cross stitch journal. - The Best Gifts for Scrapbook Lovers - By: Joanne Jones
Scrapbooking has become the latest craze in the crafting world. If you aren't into it, you probably know someone who is. So, what are the best gifts that you can give to a scrapbook lover? Here are the ones that make the top 8 list. - Tips for Encouraging Kids with Crafts - By: Lily Morgan
When it comes to kids and crafts, often the first thing that comes to mind is the mess that often results. Allowing kids to get creative doesn't have to be messy and can in fact be quite the opposite. A little extra planning makes creative play fun while keeping it convenient and clean. Children should always be encouraged to use their imagination while furthering their artistic abilities. Parents need to remember that most of the learning kids do takes place while they are at play. - Diaper Cakes Are a Unique & Artistic Piece to Add To Your Next Baby Shower - By: Kimberly Green
Whether you make it yourself or buy one ready-made these charming creative Diaper Cakes are perfect for baby related festivities.