Donating Scrapbook Supplies?I have a lot of scrapbooking supplies that I am looking to donate to a good cause that will get some use out of them. Any ideas of any in the central Minnesota area?
Protecting a Finished Glow in the Dark Puzzle?Can you shellac the front of a glow in the dark puzzle without damaging the effect? If not, what can be used to protect the front side?
Making a Wooden Peach Cut Out Look Realistic?I bought a peach shaped piece of wood for crafts. I would like to know if there is something I can put together to give it a mock peach feeling if you were to touch it? Also what would be the best paint to use as I want a realistic look to it?
Adhering Glass to a Van Window?I would like to adhere, with a clear adhesive, this glass sun to the inside window of my VW van. Does anyone know what product I can use? It must be strong because sometimes the ride is bumpy! The sun is about 3 inches diameter and pretty lite-weight.
Removing Adhesive from Stick-On Velcro?I bought a strap of Velcro to be sewn on some fabric. It's silly of me not to have read the packaging. The Velcro comes with adhesive tape on the back of it. I don't wish to discard it as it's a waste. I hope you can help and advise how do I remove the adhesive from the whole strap of Velcro?
Donating Fabric?Does anyone want yards of cotton or flannel material? I am in the Cassopolis Michigan area.
Buying Stems for Making Sea Shell Roses?I have been looking for someone who sells long stem rose stems with calyx for making long stem sea shell roses. I have the time and the shells if only I can find the stems. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Making a Purse From a Linen Napkin?Where can I find directions for making a purse out of a linen napkin?
Donating Craft Supplies?I am downsizing and have some craft supplies to purge - stuffed animal patterns, felt, fabric, pipecleaners, etc. I do not have large quantities of anything, but would love to donate what I have to anyone in the Minneapolis area who could put them to use.
Glue for Gluing Painted Glass to Glass?I am gluing glass to painted glass with E6000. It seems to be dissolving the paint when attached. Is there another type glue that would not have this reaction to paint?
Clear Drying Glue for Gluing Glass to Paper?I am doing some sea glass pictures where I need to glue the sea glass to cardstock paper. What is a good glue that will dry clear so that you can't see the glue through the sea glass on the paper after it dries?
Covering a Styrofoam Ball with Sequins?How many sequins do you need to cover a 63 mm Styrofoam ball with 10 mm sequins?
Craft Ideas for Making Flowers?What are the different things that can be used for making flowers?
Gluing Round Shells to Wood?How do you glue around conch shells to a piece of landscape timber without looking so ugly on the wood. I use hight temperature glue gun and it keeps falling off. I live in Florida and I'm glueing with low humidity.
Finding Yarn Donations?I'm looking for yarn, it can be any kind. It will be used to make hats for our NICU babies at our hospital, Grace Hospital in Morgantown North Carolina. Can anyone be so kind to help me with suggestions on where to get donations?
Donating Craft Beads?I make beaded necklaces and earrings. I have a number of beads I know I will never use and would like to donate them. These are good quality beads made from glass and stone. Any suggestions?
Clear Drying Glue for Display?I need to create a clear block that will contain shards of glass from a wedding ceremony inside a trinket box. What glue can I use that will set solid and still clear in a block rather than sticking things together.
Craft Project Ideas for Faux Fur Fabric?I have a lot of furry fabric and I don't know any fun and easy projects to do.
Finishing the Edge of a Twine Net?We a have 25 mm x 25 mm twine net and would like to stich or interlock weaving rope with the edge of net as per the attached photograph. Can someone give us a suggestion?
Fabric Donations for Charity Project?I am looking for fabric donations to make pillow cases for children with cancer. Where do I begin?
Cutting Styrofoam for Fitting on an Armature?I have spent a small fortune, for an artist and sculptor, to create my collage/head. My art league is very serious and I've spent weeks building up to this final step, using newsprint and good magazine pieces, to seal all over head. How should I cut from the bottom, to enlarge the head for the 3" armature?
Tea-dyeing a Straw Market Bag?I'd like to dye a straw market bag with tea. Has anyone tried this? Does it work? I've taken the handles off and I'm keen to dye it a shade or so darker. I would appreciate your help and pictures of results you've had!
Melting Hot Glue Sticks Without a Gun?Can you use a small crock pot to melt hot glue sticks?
Finding Donated Yarn For Charity Events?I am currently sponsoring a charity event for making knitted or crocheted items for babies, women, men, and families who are need of warm outer wear this winter. It gets extremely cold here in Michigan. Most times it is below zero and the gas bills get outrageous for many elderly persons.
Buying a Pom Pom Loom?I would like to buy a pom pom loom, to make a baby blanket, size about 30"x26". I did see one on your web site, however I'm not a builder and making one is not going to work for me. So can you point me in the right direction for purchase? I am having a very hard time just locating a good web site do so.
Making a Baking Soda Snowman?Where can I get the instructions? I need them.
Free Yarn of Charity Project?As we all know winter is just around the corner and, then it is Christmas. I and a small group of homebound people are knitting and crocheting hats and gloves for the homeless. We are all on a fixed income and can only do so much. Where can we find free yarn for our projects?
Removing Sewing Machine Cabinet Bracket?How do I remove my bottom cabinet bracket from my sewing machine? It's a Singer 9420 and the bracket is a Singer 969074.
Donating Apparel Fabric?Where can I donate apparel fabric in Grand Rapids, Michigan?
Finding a Simplicity Pattern?I am looking for OOP Simplicity 2591 Threads Magazine Collection pattern. Does anyone know where I can find a PDF of this pattern for sale?
Buying Spools for Yo Yo Christmas Trees?Can someone please help me find this large wooden spool used in this Christmas tree? http://www.thriftyfun.com/Spool-Yo-Yo-Tree.html. I would prefer to buy in bulk/wholesale.
Fabric Donation for School?I attend a post secondary school, for troubled youth. A lot of the people here don't have the money or the resources to learn to sew. I was hoping to start a sewing club and I am looking for places that have very low cost sewing items and fabric or would donate sewing items and fabric to our school.
Free Yarn for Charity Projects?I have a page on Facebook called "hats and scarves for needy children." I have asked for yarn donations with no luck. Is there someplace else I can post for donations?
Donating Quilting Cottons?I have quilt shop quality cottons that I need to de-stash and donate. They have been pre-washed. I need a group in Indianapolis or Fishers Indiana.
Cleaning Up Spilled Glitter?What's the next best thing to use if you don't have dryer sheets for fly-a-way glitter? I don't use dryer sheets anymore, and right now I have glitter stuck everywhere!
Finding Yarn Donations for Charity Projects?I have been crocheting for 15 years. I am also a self taught knitter. My son recently expressed interest in wanting to learn to crochet. I would like to make blankets with him for the local abused women and children's shelter. Where can I find out about getting donated yarn for this?
Finding Yarn Donations?My 10 year-old daughter and I came up with an idea to make hats and scarves to donate to her former elementary school during the fall to help with their coat drive. We would like to make at least 30 sets for the upcoming fall. We are running out of yarn to get us to our goal. Any suggestions?
Donating Craft Supplies?I have fabric, yardage as well as remnants, and yarn of varying types, fancy to basic, and would like to donate. I also have doll making supplies, heads, bodies, hair, etc. I have inherited these craft supplies and would like to donate in the Bakersfield, Visalia, Fresno, California area. Any suggestions?
Making a Cork Trivet?What do you put on the corks so when you put a hot dish on there it doesn't melt the corks?
Gluing Paper to Plastic?I've started making rings. I have small transparent plastic ovals, underneath I glue a small image that I cut out of a magazine. I have trouble finding the right glue.
Decorating Lighted Glass Blocks?Can I use regular stickers, letters, sports decals, etc. that you would use for scrapbooking on a lighted glass block? Will they stay on with the heat from the lights?
Removing an Applique from a Felt Stocking?I made Christmas stockings from felt for my grandkids when they were born. I want to remove an iron-on applique on one of them. Any suggestions for doing this without ruining the stocking?
Sealing Glitter?Is there a spray to seal the glitter after you have used glue and it dries? Sometimes the glitter still wants to come off.
Using a Hot Glue Gun?When you're finished using your hot glue gun and there is still glue in the glue stick, what do I do once the gun has cooled down? How do I take this glue stick out and can it be used again if there is some glue left? Does it need throwing away?
Choosing the Best Glue for Craft?What works best to hold things together, like to stick them together in gift baskets? Hot glue doesn't work.
Gluing Glass to Terracotta?I want to glue large pieces such as terracotta vases to glass plates that will withstand being outdoors. What is the best glue for this purpose?
Looking for Quilt Batting Donations?I work with the Neighborhood Youth Association (NYA), a non-profit organization serving underprivileged youth in the Mid-City, Downtown L.A., South Central, Mar Vista, and Venice areas.
Repairing the Velcro Closures on a Dog Coat?I'm trying to put new Velcro over the old. The adhesive doesn't stick well enough to stay. My dog has 3 coats she can't wear for this reason. Any ideas anyone?
Best Pen for Writing on Unfinished Wood?I bought a 24 inch monogram for my wedding guests to sign. The wood is unfinished. I tried writing on the raw wood with a red Sharpie then spraying with clear varnish, but the Sharpie ran. Any suggestions? I want it to be preserved for posterity. Any help is appreciated.
Using an Old Iron-on Transfer?I just came across a few transfers that I got a few years ago when the Patriots were in the Superbowl. Now that they are headed again I would like to use these, but when I tried to iron one on it didn't take at all. Do these only last so long? What am I doing wrong?
Nursing Home Decoration Craft Ideas?I need a January craft to make decorations for the inside doors at a nursing home.
Window Decoration Tips?Can you please share some tips to keep your windows decorated?
Buying Glass Blocks for Crafts?I want to make the glass blocks that are decorated. I am looking to make several for my family members. Can you tell me the most inexpensive place to purchase?
Using an Apple as a Pincushion?Is it possible to use an apple as a pincushion?
Pros and Cons of Using Salt Dough in Crafts?What are the pros and cons of using salt dough in making craft projects?
Donating Beads and Jewelry Making Supplies?I have tons of beads and jewelry making supplies to donate to some organization that would really enjoy them, but do not know who or how to go about doing this.
Using a Deluxe Easy Bow Maker?I have the Easy Bow Maker and I love it, however, I have recently purchased the Deluxe Easy Bow maker at a thrift store and I do not know what the small dowel rod is for. Can anyone help me out?
Finding Yarn Donations for Charity Projects?I would like to know how to get yarn donated. I am making prayer shawls for cancer patients, please help me with this project to help others.
Instructions for a Pom Pom Maker?I have the old fashioned pom pom maker and I don't remember how to use it. Can you help with directions?
Finding Fabric Donations for a Senior Center?I am looking for a place I can request a fabric donation for our senior center. I work with not only the elders, but with the whole community who we are teaching to sew.
Yarn to Donate?I live in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area and am in the process of purging my yarn stash. I have quite a bit of sock weight yarn (leftovers from previous projects) as well as other weight yarns.
Leewards Suppliers?Does anyone know who Leewards suppliers were and if any of them are still in business?
Leewards Beaded Christmas Ornaments?Does anyone have the pattern for Leewards musical Christmas palace?
Donating Fabric?I would like to donate fabric somewhere in Frederick or Washington counties in Maryland. Do you know of any locations which will accept fabric?
Donating Fabric?In the Seattle, Washington area, where can I donate fabric?
Looking for Yarn Donations?I am a senior citizen that loves to crochet hats and lapghans for cancer patients also residents in nursing homes. I donated 50 lapghans to residents in an assisted living facility where my mother lived and they sure appreciated them.
Identify Vintage Thread from Lee Ward?I have 6 cones of Lee Ward #13 1204, size 5, 1/5 lb. It is shiny twisted thread, each cone weighs 3.8 oz. I think it is very old. What was it called? and how many yards on a cone?
Craft Project Ideas?I'm doing a project with paper, glue, sand, broom sticks, and CDs. What can I do with it? The project is due 20th of August.
Painting Terra Cotta Pots?Do you need special paint for terra cotta?
Cleaning Dust from a Yarn Dog?Can someone please tell me how I can dust a yarn dog. My 17 month old has just been given one that is 30 years old and it is very dusty
Buying Wholesale Crafting Paper Products?I want to buy paper products for card making and scrap booking. I cannot find any wholesale dealers. I used to be able to buy in the New Orleans area from a paper making/selling factory, but cannot find anything in the Arkansas area or even on line.
Painting Styrofoam?I have to make a model for one of my assignments and I am not sure what paint I need to use on the Styrofoam balls
Instructions for Meyercord Yarn Puppies Decals?I am looking for the instructions for vintage Meyercord Decals yarn puppies. Could someone post it please?
Pattern for Yarn Dog Without Coat Hanger?I am looking for the pattern for the yarn puppy with no hanger. Could someone post it please? I have the one with the hanger, but would like the other one.
Best Filler for Heat Packs?I use rice for my heat packs, but have found it breaks down too fast. I make these heat packs for my Chihuahuas. They are used a lot and heated up frequently.
Making Gel Car Air Fresheners?I am looking for plastic containers that I can place my scented gel into, that I make for candles and air fresheners, and be able to put them in the car as well. I would like to have something that would clip to the vents for maximum circulation! Any suggestions?
Arts or Crafts for Traveling?My husband is a truck driver. I ride along when I want to travel with him and sometimes I get bored. Do you know of any arts and crafts that I can do? I have been reading books.
Using Canned Milk as Glue?I am aware of the fact that canned evaporated milk, sticks like glue, because that was all my gran-ma used in the 1900s. And still does this day.
Biblical Costume for Elizabeth?Does anyone have any new creative even a modern version of a costume for Elizabeth?
Using a Mason Jar Olive Oil Lamp?I am curious to know the rate at which olive oil burns, specifically, how long will the 1/2 cup of olive oil I've just put into my first homemade olive oil-Mason jar lamp last?
Cleaning the Inside of Drilled Glass Blocks?We drilled a case of glass blocks and the rinse out process didn't work, there is still residue left inside. How do we get the cloudy residue out?
Free Yarn for Chemo Caps and Baby Blankets?I have a small circle of girls and we make chemo caps and baby blankets to donate, we are running really low on yarn and really need ideas on ways to come up with more yarn.
Decorating Windows with Washable Markers?Does anyone use window markers for decorating windows for the holidays? If so, do you use templates and which are the best markers to use?
Using Freezer Paper for Crafts?What is freezer paper?
Patty Paper Instead of Waxed Paper for Sharpening Punches?Can patty paper be used to sharpen punches, make paper dies release easier, and "lubricate" score boards? The box seems much more convenient than ripping off waxed paper, but I want to make sure it works before I buy them.
Using Permanent Ink in a Stamp Pad?I want to stamp on Eva (plastic bag) bag by using permanent ink, but as soon as I fill up the ink on the stamp pad it becomes dry. How do I use my stamp with permanent ink?
Gluing Paper to Plastic?I want to make favors for a baptism by removing labels from M&M mini containers and decorating with scrapbook paper, stickers, and ribbon. I used glue dots and it lasted all of 2 hrs before unrolling. Another thought is was taping the edge, but I'm not sure I like the look.
Buying Sweet Gum Balls?Where can I buy sweet gum balls? I need a quantity for wreaths. Thanks.
Making Time to Craft?I am a person with hundreds of crafts I want to do. I have a room full of stuff to do them with, but I have "no" sense of time whatsoever! How or when do you make things for the next season to come? I mean, it's September now, when do I make Christmas stuff?
Finding a Source for Free Craft and Art Supplies?I need help getting fabric and shoe boxes and any craft or art supplies. The reason I'm asking is I'm disabled, and making things makes me feel useful and happy. We are on a limited income. So I am asking for help.
Making a Faux Mink Dog Collar?I am making a fake mink collar for my friend's dog, but I can't up with anything catchy for the tag. Any ideas would be great! Thanks.
Making Paper or Fabric Palm Tree Leaves?Does anyone have any clever ideas on how to make palm tree leaves from paper or fabric?
Craft Ideas for Adults with Learning Disabilities?I am an activity coordinator for adults with learning disabilities. Have you got any ideas for crafts or making things that are easy?
Painting Wallpaper That's On a Box?I've covered a large cardboard box with wallpaper to make my grandson an army tank fancy costume. My problem is that now that I've spray painted it camouflage colors the paint won't dry. What can I do?
Making My Own Gel Boo Boo Packs?I know there is a way to make gel, aka boo boo, packs, but I do not remember the recipe. Do any of you know it?
Finding a New Craft Hobby?I am bored out of my mind. I just moved to a new area, I know no one. I am totally broke and looking for a second job. What can I do besides work out? I love arts and crafts, but I have no inspiration in this boring place. Help.
Iron On T-shirt Transfers Cracking?I am making tee shirts with my kindergarten class. I am using Avery iron on transfers. They iron on easily however, after a few hours, I notice they begin to crack. Is there something I can spray over the picture to prevent this from happening? Please help!
Stickers Won't Stick to Mirror?I want to decorate a mirror using Peel Offs (stickers) and decorate some PVC plastic. They seem to fall off, is there something I can use to keep them on. The mirrors and PVC plastic have been cleaned and dried. I need help on this thanks
How Do I Shellac Bread for Display?How do I shellac homemade bread to keep for displays or to give as gifts?
Shopping for Heavy Cloth Craft Tape?What do you call that thick cloth tape used to make crafts? I want to buy some from an online source, but can't find any because I don't know what it's called.
Buying Colored Stocking Material?Where can you order this material?
Buying Resin for a Serving Tray Project?I am trying to make a serving tray with 3 dimensional items placed on the bottom. I want to fully cover them with resin and have it harden so I can use it as a serving surface.
