Painting a Child's Hairbrush?I want to personalise a child's Mason Pearson hairbrush. Which paint would you recommend that won't come off? Please.
Die Cutting Machine Recommendations?I'm looking into getting a die cutting machine. Any suggestions/recommendations? I'm looking for something that can be used for many different things.
Recovering Faded Permanent Marker?I wrote on regular stones from outside with permanent marker thinking it would never come off, but a couple years later the marker vanished completely off the stones. Is there a chemical that could recover what was written on the stones?
Making Fake Foods?Does anyone know where I can find recipes for making fake fruits, pies, candy, and more? I am having trouble finding this. I would love to make these for my family.
Painting Plastic Cups?Can I use melamine laminate paint on disposable plastic cups to make them re-usable?
Pattern for Yarn Dog That Doesn't Use Wire Hanger?I am looking for the pattern for the yarn dog with "no" wires. I love that pattern and would like to make it for my grandbabies. Pictured is the one I am looking for. Can anyone email me a copy of it?
Patching Torn Lace Tablecloth?How do you cut a patch out of a lace tablecloth to patch another lace tablecloth? How can you cut the patch out so it won't unravel on the edges?
Glue for Gluing Items to Glass?What kind of glue do you use to glue items (glass pebbles, bottle bottoms, tiles) to glass?
Using Chalkboard Paint on Plastic?When I paint on the plastic jar with the chalkboard paint it comes out in a light gray color. What should I do?
Substitution for Paper Padding Compound?Does anyone have a recommendation which glue to use for a padding compound? (the glue used to stick a paper pad together)
Making Plastic Canvas Doll House Door?How do I add an opening door to my doll house?
Rubber Stamping a Vinyl Tablecloth?What kind of paint can I use on a vinyl tablecloth that, when I wipe, it won't smear, or take off the paint?
Making Fabric Paint?Is there a way to make fabric paint out of other paints?
Best Glue for Seashells?Is Gorilla glue the best glue for seashells?
Packaging and Selling Moss?How would I package and sell moss and at what price?
Packaging Cupcake Baby Socks?How do I make cupcake baby socks stay secure in cupcake boxes of four?
Keeping Jewelry Making Tools from Rusting?The metal tools used for making jewels are rusting badly due to my hands' transpiration. How do I prevent rust on these tools to keep them efficient and clean? Thanks for the answers.
Selling a Recipe Book?I have a selection of Christmas recipes from my mother and some from hotels where I have worked. They're from the 50s thru the 70s. I'd like to someday get them in a book. Any ideas in how to get started in this venture?Thanks.
Good 4-H Project Ideas?What is a good project for 4-H, maybe something to do with creative recycling?
Homemade "Memories" Gift for Sons Grieving Loss of Father?My husband died nearly three years ago after a long battle with cancer. My boys were 6 and 9. Now I would like to make each of them a gift that would always remind them of their dad. I would appreciate some ideas (I always get too sad thinking about ideas myself.)
Craft Uses for Granite Blocks?Any ideas for using granite pieces that are 4x4 and 1 foot thick? I have a few that are larger. What type of adhesive would hold these smooth, heavy pieces together? Thanks
Making Faux Resin Coffee?I am trying to tint resin to pour into coffee cups that will look like real coffee. So far I have not found the perfect combination or dye. Does anyone know what to use?
Dental Floss for Sewing?What is floss for sewing am I thinking of the same thing when I think of dental floss (bought in a small container usually covered with mint or other substance)?
Renuzit Mouse Patterns?I'm looking for a pattern for Renuzit puff mouse covers. There is a city mouse, country mouse, and Christmas mouse. Can someone help?
Memorializing Old Cards and Love Letters?My father-in-law passed away 5 years ago and my mother-in-law is now moving on and cleaning out the closets in their house.
Crafts Using Potpourri?I have about 20 bags of potpourri and I was wondering if anyone has any idea what I can do with them for crafting? I plan on using some of them for firestarters (stuffing paper toilet and paper towel rolls with potpourri and pouring wax into it and hardening, then I'll cut them into small discs and use them when I need to make a fire for my fireplace).
Gluing Buttons to Back of Hand Mirror?What kind of paste would I use to put old buttons on the back of a hand mirror and do I paint it first?
Crafts Using Fleece Fabric Scraps?What can I use fleece scrapes for?
Making Curls for Doll's Hair?How do I make curls for baby doll hair?
Craft Ideas for Teens?I am looking for teenager crafts such as headbands, bracelets, or volleyball, or just fun crafts to do. Any ideas?
Making Fleecy Hats?Please, what is a "hamburger" style?
Glue for Magnetic Tape?For a craft project I bought a magnet that came rolled up and had a paper adhesive pull-off backing for stickiness.
Making a Case for a Nook Color?I am looking for instructions for making a case for my Nook color e-reader.
Cutting Glass Bottles?How can I cut bottles?
Shopping for Pre-cut Polyester Squares?Does anyone know if you can buy the polyester squares already cut out? My mom makes rugs, but she is having a hard time cutting out the squares.
Crafts Using Fake Fur?I just bought a square of thick fake fur from Walmart and a really long, but wide strip of thin leopard skin themed fake fur. Does anyone one have any ideas for what I can make for myself or my pets? (I have 2 cats and a large Labrador)
Craft Ideas for Fabric With Dollar Sign Print?I have some fabric with a "dollar signs" pattern. Are there any suggestions on what to make with this unique material? It is all cotton with a white background surrounded by 1 inch emerald green dollar signs throughout.
Scrap Yarn Project Ideas?I am looking for ideas for scrap yarn projects other that knitting or crochet. Anyone have any ideas?
Creating a Seawaves on an Umbrella?I am covering an umbrella with blue material for the sea. How do I create the look of waves? It is a pirate theme.
Homemade Polymer Clay?I want a recipe for making polymer clay.
Finding Gallon Milk Jugs or an Alternative in Africa?Where can one acquire the gallon milk jugs?
EZ Bow Maker Instruction Manual?I bought the EZ bow maker whilst on holiday in America, but left the instructions in our accommodation. So I don't know how to use bow maker. Is there some way to get a manual?
Adding a Folder Pocket to a Binder?I have a beautiful three ring binder and I would like to add a pocket to the front inside cover. My concern is what to make it from and how to hold on the binder. Any ideas for something sturdy and long lasting? Thanks.
Crafts for Retirement Home Residents?I am starting my summer clinicals shortly with elders from a local retirement home. I will have a mix of men and women with varying degrees of ability. Anyone have any ideas for "therapy inspired" craft projects? I need something different.
Transferring a Picture to a Plate?I want to transfer a picture to a plate. How do I do that?
Painting on Plastic Banners?Our school P&C has bought some large heavy duty plastic banners to advertise our events. What sort of paint should we use on them and how should we store them to make them last?
Lion Brand Chenille Yarn?I need 2 more skeins of wine colored Lion brand chenille yarn. Can anyone help me with this?
Craft Uses for Leftover Printer Ink?I cannot find a previous tip about using ink left in printer ink cartridge for art after removing the cartridge from printer and before throwing away!
Making a Craft to Give to Patients in a Nursing Home?My group, PT Force, is visiting a nursing home. I want to make a craft for them, but I'm "baffled". What should I make?
Easy Homemade Craft Ideas?Where is the best place to find some simple homemade crafts?
Craft Projects to Help With Organization?I'm a girl who needs to organize, and I'm good and love art. Does anyone have any crafts that can be done to help organize? Also, I would be interested in free crafts. I don't have money to spend right now, the bank of Miss Daphne is broke. =)Thanks!
Crafts for Visually Impaired Nursing Home Patients?I am looking for crafts for nursing home patients who are nearly blind. They will appreciate being able to still do crafts. Thank you for your suggestions!
Coffee Filter Crafts?What can you do with coffee filters sizes 4 and 6? Is there any type of craft that they can be used for? I have all these left over filters and I have no use for them anymore, but I really don't want to throw them away.
Making PVC Cast Jar?I want the compound for PVC to enable me cast a jar if possible. I did try melting the component I composed to no avail. Please bail me out its for my project.
Re-purposed Crafts Pillow Shams?We don't use pillow shams and I bought 2 king size summer quilts that came with 2 free shams each. Any ideas on what they can be turned into?
Decorating a Doll House?I rarely ask questions, I'm generally answering them. But from time to time, the wonderful people here have been so helpful, I thought I would go to you again.
Repairing Decorative Outdoor Ceramics?I would like to know what to use to repair some ceramic items for putting outside. They have some damage and I would like to repair and repaint them.
Making a Yarn and Wire Rabbit?I need a pattern to make a rabbit with yarn and wire. Does anyone know where I can find one?
Making a Rideable Train for Parades?How can I make a rideable train for parades using 55 gallon plastic barrels?
Free PVC Bird Patterns?Does any one know where to get free patterns to make PVC birds? I would love to make couple for my yard. Thanks.
Making a Rice Heating Bag?I was making a rice bag and was wondering if I could use the Success white rice, also called "boil in bag"? It says it's precooked, but it's dry, so I wasn't sure if I could use it. (To cook it to eat, it says to boil the bag for 10 minutes.) Can I use it for my rice bag?
Shopping for Vinyl Screening for Making Purses?I have seen totes and purses made of vinyl screen, in very bright colors like hot pink and lime green, but I can't find it anywhere to make my own. Can you help?
Men's Crafts?It is easy to find crafts or creative endeavors for women, but what about men?
Painting a Concrete Lawn Ornament?I was given a large concrete pig as a lawn ornament and over the years the paint has been chipping off. Can anyone tell me what kind of paint I can use to repair my pig?
Craft Idea for Sentimental Bricks?What can I do with 2 bricks that I got from the school where I met my husband 52 years ago?
Bendable Ribbon Crafts?I am looking for some simple craft ideas for colorful Bedford bendable ribbon. I bought it at a garage sale so have no patterns or ideas.
Crafts Using Yo Yos?I have a lot of yo yos that I made. What can I do with them? I have made barrettes for my granddaughters, but still have many more.
Rotary Tool Projects?My husband bought me a Black and Decker rotary tool a few years ago and I have never used it. Now I want to. Does anyone have any projects or ideas that you use one for that you could share? If not, any websites would be helpful. Thanks.
Removing Iron on Adhesive on Velvet?I accidentally got some iron on hemming adhesive on the front side of a wall hanging I am making for a gift for Christmas, a week from today! The material is velvet. Can someone please suggest something to try other than maybe the dry cleaners? Please help, if you can.
Keeping Glitter from Coming Off Baskets?I just bought a few wire Christmas baskets from Micheal's. They have glitter on them and it's getting all over everything. I thought about spraying them with a coat of hairspray to keep the glitter on the basket. Does anyone have any other suggestions? Thanks!
Fillers for Homemade Heat Packs?Can horse oats be used as a filler for homemade magic heating bags?
Crafting With Construction Paper?Is there a way to or some product you can apply to construction paper to make it stiffen up a bit, like you'd apply starch to make fabric stiff?
Weaving Yarn into an Afghan?I have a few afghans that are very plain and they need some fancying up. I have the idea to weave in yarn into the afghan. I have no desire to unravel the yarn and make a new one. Any suggestions on how to do this? Any other ideas?
Iron on Transfer Did Not Completely Adhere?When I peeled my iron on it looked great. After it cooled I could see that it did not take all the way. Can I apply more heat with something other than the peeled paper since it is in the trash?
Finding a Source for Sweet Gum Tree Balls/Seed Pods?I am looking for sweet gum tree balls/seed pods for craft projects, but they are not native to Iowa where I live. Does anyone know of a good source for them?
Paper Backing Stuck to Iron on Transfers?How do you remove paper backing stuck on parts of an iron on transfer? The directions did not have this information.
Craft Uses for Borax?What crafts can you make with borax?
Paper is Stuck to My Iron-on Transfer?I have just done my first iron-on transfer. Some of the paper is stuck to the transfer. What can I do to remove it? Did I try to take it off too soon? I waited until it was just warm to the touch. Or did I wait too long? It was about 3-4 minutes after pressing.
Simple Craft Ideas for Senior Citizens?I am looking for easy crafts for seniors who have very limited fine motor skills. Any ideas offered will be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
Moon Sand?What is moon sand?
Uses for Moon Sand?The moon sand recipe sounds great, but I wish to know what to do with it!Thanks.
Craft Uses for Unflavored Gelatin?I have a ton of Knox unflavored gelatine and wonder what should I do with it? I know I am not going to make jello. Is there a craft my kids can make with it? Any other use?
Inexpensive Pre-drilled Glass Blocks?Reading through your website this morning I saw the following:
Making Dragons Out of Cardboard?I need ideas for making dragons out of cardboard or shoe boxes.
Restoring Potpourri Scent?How can I add scent back to old potpourri? I already know that you can mix essential oil and rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle, then spray it on the potpourri, and then seal it in a jar or bag for 1-2 days. I wanted to know if there is any other tricks?
Best Heat Pack Filler?What heat pack filler stays hottest the longest?
Creating Mementos from Funeral Flowers, Ribbons, and Baskets?My 15 year old niece was tragically killed in a car accident on August 3rd. With her age in mind, I am trying to think of creative things to do with dried flowers, pressed flowers, ribbons, and baskets leftover from the funeral.
Best Glue for Diamante Crystals?Please recommend a glue for sticking flat back diamantes.
Painting Chalkboard Strip on Plastic Cups?We are having a family get together soon. For the grown-ups, I wanted to try to paint a strip of chalk on plastic cups so everyone can write their name on the cup. I end up doing so many dishes over a weekend, it would be nice to have less to do.
Painting Plastic Bottles to Reuse?We are having a family get together soon. I am tired of recycling all those water and Gatorade bottles. How can I prep the empty bottles for the kids to paint (so they use the same bottle all weekend), wash, and reuse?
Recommendations for Books on Homemade Gifts for the Nonseamtress?Does anyone have any favorite books with instructions and ideas for homemade gifts? I looked at the selection in my local library, but they are full of sewing projects, and I am a wretched seamstress. I'd love to hear about people's favorite titles for making homemade gifts!
Gluing Fabric to Paper?What's the best glue to use for paper and fabric crafts? More precisely, what's the best glue to use for gluing fabric to paper (cardstock)?
Sealing Plaster Stepping Stones?Does anyone have any idea as to what I can use to seal a plaster stepping stone? I had my grandson make a stepping stone from a kit. It turned out to be plaster which will disintegrate outside. I had him paint it today (with acrylic paints), but now I can't find anything to seal the whole thing with. I was told to use Minwax Polycrylic Protective Finish, but that is strictly for wood finishes. Please help!
Ideas for Hypertufa Projects?Although I have been making Hypertufa pieces for 10 years (planters, troughs, bird feeders, frog houses, etc.) I am always looking for new ideas and projects, any ideas out there?
Fabric Material for Rice Bags?I bought a linen fabric with 50% linen and 50% rayon. Could I use it to make rice bags?
Putting a Photo on a Plate?As a memorial to my dad and mom I would like to put a photo onto a plate.
Sealing Home-printed Photo Magnets?I got the cutest magnets for Mother's Day! They are photos of my grandsons that my daughter turned into magnets using her printer and magnetic paper. I'm trying to figure out how to seal them so they are protected.
Memorial Day Craft Projects?I am looking for a sewing project for Memorial Day for the seniors.
What Glue To Use for a Wine Cork Hot Plate?Recently I saw a wine cork hot plate that had no bottom and was held together very well. I was unable to find out what glue was holding it together. I tried hot glue, wood glue, and silicone glue. The results were poor.
I was thinking of contact cement next?
Nursing Home Crafts?Can anyone help me with clay pot crafts or any other easy craft ideas for a nursing home residents' craft day.
Homemade Glue Dots?Does any one know how to make the clear glue dots used to adhere eyes, etc., when crafting? They come on a roll of paper.
Decorating Luggage?I'm looking for a way to personalize plain black luggage and maybe make it prettier and more feminine in the process. Something other than a ribbon tied to the handle.
Craft Activities for an Elderly Blind Client?I work with an elderly lady who is legally blind and she wants to work with her hands to keep busy. Any suggestions?
Homemade Heat Packs?Can I use silica gel beads as filling for a microwavable heat pack? Or, I've heard of glycerin beads, but can't locate them. Any ideas?
Making A Shaggy Dog Out Of Yarn?I would like to know to get a copy of the Animal Bazaar pattern from the Coats and Clark book number Art J17 0713? Please help me.
Applying Spray Glitter to Acrylic Craft Beads?I have a large amount of round, faceted, acrylic craft beads that I would like to use for Christmas crafts. If I rough up the surface on them would spray glitter stick to them? Any advice?
Gluing Glass to Metal?I have little 1 inch glass mirror rounds and need to know what kind of glue to use to bond them to metal and also to themselves for a hanging mobile. Crafting is new territory for me.
Making a Cat Out of Yarn?Does anyone have a pattern for a yarn cat from the 80s? The yarn is wrapped around cardboard pieces and then cut and put together.
