Making a Grave Blanket?I want to make a grave blanket. Whenever I buy one and put on the gravesite the deer eat it. I would like to make one out of plastic or something that deer don't like. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Quilled or Husked Poinsettia Design?I am looking for quilled or husked Poinsettia design. I will be grateful for all help, and May Gob bless you.
Making Cardboard Box Dollhouses?I have made a doll's house out of small cardboard boxes (not shoe boxes, but a little bit bigger). I have done each room separately so I have 4 separate boxes. Would anyone know what would be a good covering for this when joined together to make it more sturdy?
Handbag Patterns?How do you make a homemade hand bag?
LifeSavers Candy Man?I am looking for pattern for a candyman made with Lifesavers.
Buying Tobacco String?I have been trying to find tobacco string in my area and I can not find it anywhere. Can you help?
Crafts Ideas Using Boa Feathers?A week or so ago someone gave a suggestion on a few ways to use the long feather boas from the craft stores. Could you please submit those ideas again?
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.
Making a Welcome Sign?Are there any web sites or can you give me ideas on how to make a "Welcome Friends" sign. Thanks.
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?
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.
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
Ideas for Making a Wall Hanging
?Looking for instructions for how to make handmade wall hanging or craft.
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.
Bean Bag Tom Tom Holder?I want to make a bean bag holder for my Tom Tom. Any thoughts?
Finding a Craft Email Group?How do you go about finding a craft e-mail group?
Making Essential Oils?How do you make essentials oils, such as lemon?
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.
Wind Spinner Patterns Using Canvas?I am looking for wind spinner patterns made from strips of plastic canvas, does anyone know where I can find them? I have looked at some on-line, but they are not quite what I want.
Making a Garden Tool Rooster?How do I make a rooster from broken garden tools?
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 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.
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
Other Uses for Pierced Earrings?I have a lot of earrings that I don't use any more. What kind of a craft can I do, to use up the earrings and not throw them away?
Animals Made from Seashells?I am looking for ideas for animals made with seashells.
Donating Yarn?I have a lot of yarn and incomplete items that my mom had crocheted. I don't know what to do with it. I tried calling nursing homes for their activities and local churches but they don't have the crafters anymore.
Tea Cozy Pattern?I am looking for a tea cozy pattern.
Looking for Small Terra Cotta Pots for Making Clay People?I am so frustrated. I am looking all over for a place that sells Terra Cotta (clay) pots to make clay people and cannot find them anywhere. These are not the usual size for regular pots for plants, but smaller sizes such as 1 3/4 inch, 1 1/2 inch, 1 1/4 inch, and 5/8 inch.
Making a Hanging Sunglasses Storage Rack?I have a huge dilemma. I own a bunch of sunglasses and I also, have 4 wonderful, yet curious children. Two of them are under 4 yrs of age. I need an idea on how to make something I can hang up to store my glasses; and yet were I'll be still be able to get to them myself?
Fake Pie Crust Recipe?I am looking for a recipe for a fake pie crust that looks real.
How to Determine Spacing of Grommets on Curtains?I am using large grommets in the top of my curtains. I need to know how far in should my first one be? The rest will be 8 inches apart.
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.
Looking for Quilling Patterns?I am just getting started in quilling and looking for patterns that are simple to get started with.
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?
Making Simple, Quick Twine Plant Hangers?I need to make some quick, simple twine plant hangars. I don't have time to learn macrame at this point, but looking for plant hanger ideas using twine. I have a lot of houseplants that I want to sell at the neighborhood yard sale and would like to display the hanging plants. Thanks.
Making Domino Racks?How do you make domino racks out of plastic canvas and yarn?
Using a Deluxe EZ Bowmaker?Does anyone have instructions on how to use the Deluxe EZ Bowmaker? I recently purchased one at the local Goodwill but it did not include instructions.
Making Ribbons Sticks for Chinese Ribbon Dancing?Does anyone know how to make the silk ribbons on the sticks for Chinese Ribbon Dancing?
Rag Rug Made with Pantyhose?Do you have directions for making a rag rug out of pantyhose?
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.)
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.
Heater Made with Terracotta Pots?I saw a great idea on the web for a heater made out of several terracotta flower pots nested inside of each other, upside down, over a candle in a glass. Apparently, the heat is caught in the terracotta and then radiates out. I can almost figure out how to nest the pots, etc. But the one I saw had a steel tripod to hold up the pots over the candle - Any idea how I could something like that?
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 a Tissue Box Holder?I work for a school. I am an aide on a special needs bus and want a pattern for a school bus tissue box holder. Does anyone know of one?
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.
Crafts Using Plastic Leis?I have a grocery bag full of those cheap plastic leis; not the kind that look like flowers, but the ones that are just scrunched plastic. I hate to pitch them. Does anyone have any craft ideas that could make use of them?
Decorating a Cloudy Mirror?I would like some help decorating an old cloudy mirror. I still want to see myself in it. I was thinking about a paint design. Any ideas?
Covering a Cardboard Box with Fabric?I am looking for directions on how to cover a cardboard box (the box and cover) with fabric, to decorate a walk in closet, and a baby's room.
Glueing a Glow-In-the-Dark Puzzle?Can you glue a glow-in-the dark puzzle without damaging the glow effect?
Making Can Koozies (Coolers)?Does anyone know a simple way to make koozies (can holders)? Either by sewing or crochet?
Making Felt Flannel Boards?Ideas for making felt flannel boards for kids as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Post your own tips here.
How To Cut Plexiglas?How do I cut Plexiglas?
Looking For Items For Elementary School Fun Fair?Looking for items for a elementary school fun fair in late October:
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.
Craft Ideas Using Half Pint Milk Cartons?Does anyone have any craft ideas using those half pint milk cartons?
Looking For Inexpensive Cotton Headbands?Does anyone Know where to get cotton headbands cheap?
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.
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?
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.
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?
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.)
Craft Ideas For Plaster Of Paris?Any ideas for crafts using Plaster of Paris? I have a container left over from a sculpture mold project. I am doing a slumber party this fall for my 7 year old daughter.
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.
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?
Reviving Dry Erase Markers?I was just wondering if anyone would know how to revive dried out dry erase markers. Is there any way to recondition a dry eraser marker?
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!
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.
Making Towels into Animals for Easter?I would like to know how to shape towels into anmal shapes as a decoration in an easter basket. They are hand towels I purchased but would like to mold them into something.
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
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)
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
Removing Wrapper Glue from Tin Cans?I am going to be using tin cans from veggies and such for some crafts, and I can't seem to get the glue from the wrappers off, I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on what to use that is very inexpensive to buy?
Cali in GA
Need Help with Bread Loaf Centerpieces?We are having a family reunion. I want to bake homemade bread like my mom use to do. I want to use them as center pieces for the tables at our family reunion. I have twenty loafs to make. Here are my questions:
Braided/Hooked Rug Instructions?I need instructions for making braided/hooked/Q-hooked rugs.
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.
