Waterproofing Puzzle Placemats?How do I turn a jigsaw puzzle into a placemat that water rings will not harm?
Macrame Old Lawn Chairs?I have seen where someone recycled old lawn chairs using macrame. Is there a pattern for this? If so, where can I get a copy?
Making a Bulletin Board?I need to construct a bulletin board at least 3.5 ft. X 3.5 ft. I want to pin sewing and crafting patterns up while in use. I am also involved with class reunion organizing. I need to display newsletter layout and pictures. The board needs to be sturdy and reliable.
Teapot Cozy Designs?I'd like a frog one and maybe a dragon's head one, anybody up for it or know where can get a pattern for one or both of these?
Shopping for a Rosette Maker?I'm trying to locate what I call a rosette maker. It consists of a flat disk, 66mm diameter with a raised edge approx 2mm on both sides of the disc and two separate rings that actually fit over the raised edge of the bottom disk. I use it to make perfect circles from pleated ribbon.
Baby Powder Scented Air Freshener Recipe?I am trying to find an air freshener recipe to make that smells like baby powder. Does anyone know of one?
Pop Can Ring Net Pot Scrubbers?My great grandmother made these without crocheting. She used the metal rings from pop cans. Anyone know how to do this?
Shopping for Long Hair Fun Fur for Puppets?Does anyone know of a fabric wholesaler in Toronto, Ontario who sells long hair fun fur which I need to make wild puppet hair? Thank you in advance for your help.
Nylon Strip Covered Clothes Hanger?I would like to find the directions to cover a clothes hanger with wide nylon strips. My kids learned to do this in 4-H or school, but I don't know where these directions are. Thank you.
Making a Clothes Hanger Furniture Duster?I had a clothes hanger that had yarn looped around it and it was used as a furniture duster. I'd like to find out how it was made.
Button Craft Ideas?What can I do with 5000 mixed buttons? I like to make craft items to sell for charity. Has anyone any ideas please? Thanking you.
Plans for a Walking Puppet Stage?Here is an example of what I'm looking for. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml6kfEcua0UandNR=1andfeature=endscreen
Personalizing Gift Magnets?I'm making magnets to hold a child's drawings, homework, etc. I would like to personalize each one with their name with a whimsical form of writing. Any ideas, tips, etc.?
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.
Making a Yarn Wrapped Clothes Hanger?How do you start to wrap a wire clothes hanger with yarn, but not with a crochet hook or knitting needle?
Making Photo Puzzle Blocks?Several years ago on the Martha Stewart Show, she showed how to make a puzzle using wooden blocks and personal photos. Any ideas? I have misplaced the directions. Thanks for your help! These puzzles make a wonderful gift and lots of memories.
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.
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?
Making Sachets?I would love to make some sachets for gifts, but do not know what to fill them with. Can anyone help?
Water Bottle Cozy?I need an idea on how to make a cover for a plastic water bottle.
Choosing the Centerpiece When Making Wind Chimes?Where do you all find nifty centerpieces for your homemade wind chimes? I am so not creative, so beyond gluing a couple flat sticks together or old CDs drilled around the edge, I have no idea where to find these things. Thanks for any help!
Making a Hanging Plant Holder?Where could I learn to make an easy hanging holder for my potted plants?
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.
Making a Cookie Cutter Aroma Beads Air Freshener?How do I make a cookie cutter aroma beads air freshener?
Making a Water Bottle Cozy?Does anyone have a pattern for a water bottle cozy? My bottle "sweats" on my table. I have an idea, but would like to get other ideas.
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.
Adding Lavender to Rice Hot/Cold Packs?How much dried lavender do you put in a rice bag, hot/cold pack?
Coats and Crafts Shaggy Dog Pattern?I am looking for the pattern to make a shaggy dog. It is in Coats and Crafts #Art j17 Book 0713. It is titled Animal Bazaar Book. There is no wire is in this dog. I am desperate to find either the book itself or at least the directions to make the dog.
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.
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?
Ideas for Making a Fairy House From a Doll House?I bought this doll house at a yard sale, does anyone know how I can turn it into a Fairy House? Please help?
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
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.
Making Embroidered Flowers Out of Ribbon?How do I make embroidered flowers out of ribbon and then sew it onto a garment?
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?
How Do I Make White Glue?How do I make white glue?
How Can I Make Homemade Balloon Weights?How do I make homemade balloon weights for graduation?
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?
Making Scented Sand?How do you make scented sand?
Refurbishing the Outside of a Metal Bread Box?I recently bought a metal bread box at a yard sale and would like to utilize it, but it needs some painting or something on the outside as it is just plain silver metal. Any suggestions or ideas of how I could spruce it up would be wonderful.
How Can I Make a No Sew Wallet?How can I make a durable wallet without sewing?
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 Do I Make a Money Tree?How do I make a money tree?
Making a Swan from Netting and Coat Hanger?I am looking for instructions for a swan made of wire hangers and netting.
Crafts Ideas Using Buttons?Does anyone have any ideas for me how to make jewelry or other items with buttons? I have a huge collection and would love to be able to create some nice things to sell, as I have been out of work for over a year now. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks.
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.
Making Doll House Furniture?How do I make doll house furniture?
Putting Silver Edging on a Seashell?How do I put silver edging on a seashell?
Making a Caterpillar from Crescent Shaped Pavers?I'm looking for pictures of a caterpillar made with crescent shaped pavers and painted in the colors of pro sports teams. Any help would be great! Thanks.
Washcloth Animals?How do I make animals from face washes?
How Do I Make Fairies from Silk Flowers?I want to make fairies from silk flowers, does anyone have any patterns?
Which Types of Rice Are Safe to Use in Microwave Heat Pads?I've made heat pads before and had no problem with them, but I do not remember what kind of rice to use. I'm concerned about fire.
How Do I Make an RV Lamp Post from PVC Pipe?Could someone repost the directions for the RV lamp post?
How Do I Make a Prayer Box?How do I make a prayer box?
Making a Policeman from Clay Flower Pots?Does anyone have directions for making a police officer from clay/terra cotta pots? I've seen directions for many animals and garden people, but not law enforcement. Thanx.
Tootsie Pop Craft Ideas?I would like some Tootsie Roll Pop craft ideas.
Developing Old Film?I have some old negatives that I would like to get developed and I can't find any place that does that anymore. Does anyone know of a place I can send them? Thanks so much.
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?
Wine Cork Craft Ideas?What can I do with wine corks?
How Do I Make a Waterproof Coaster Out of Cardboard Blanks?I want to make coasters for the holidays. While at the local craft store I found paper/cardboard coasters that will work, but I'm wondering how to completely waterproof them (heat proof would be nice too). Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
Making an Adult Beach Wheelchair from PVC Pipe?I would like to get plans to make an adult beach wheelchair from PVC pipe.
How Can I Make a Sewing Basket?I am looking for instructions for how to make a sewing basket.
Making a Boutique Hair Bow?How do you make boutique hair bows?
Making Country Primitive Crafts?I am looking for any primitive or country style wreath ideas.
Making a Photo Shadow Box?I am putting together a 16 inch x 20 inch shadow box with photos from several paddle wheel riverboats we have been on. Any ideas?
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 a Cigar Box Guitar?I would like instructions for making the cigar box guitar. Thanks.
Making a Matchbox Shrine?I would love to know if anybody has tips on making a matchbox shrine.
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?
Making Furniture Out of Wooden Clothespins?I want to make the clothespin doll house furniture for my daughter. I don't know if I'm missing something on this site or if it's just not posted. Anyone know how I find the instructions on how to make the furniture?
Wizard of Oz Decorations and Craft Ideas?I would like information on Wizard of Oz decorations and craft ideas.
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.
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 ?
Decorating Duct Tape Purses?How do I put designs on duct tape purses? Can you use waterslide decals, etc.?
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".
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.
Making an Outdoor Decoration from an Old Cowboy Hat?I need to know how I go about making an old cowboy hat into a decoration that will stand being outside at a gravesite?
Making Potpourri Using Gelatin and Essential Oils?Can you make your own potpourri using gelatin and essential oil? Many thanks.
Building a Cat Tree With Built-in Scratching Areas?How do you build a cat tree with scratchers?
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.
Homemade Neck Coolers?I am making a neck wrap to keep cool in hot weather. What does it get filled with?
Making Plaster of Paris Footprints?How do you make footprints out of plaster of Paris?
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 Your Own Iron On Patches?Can anyone help me? I am looking for what 'type of glue' to use that can mimic the iron applique effect. It needs to be able to be applied to the back of materials and let dry. Then when applying heat to it later on, with an iron, it mimics the iron-on appliques effect.
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?
Ideas for Thoughtful Inclusions in Get Well Cards?I am looking for ideas to put in get well cards, other than bookmarks. I
have lost a button blessing poem that you could attach a pretty button to. This was just right for mailing.
Making PVC Napkin Holders?How do you cover the edges of the pipe when making napkin holders? I am using PVC pipe.
How Do I Make a Flowerpot Tree?I am looking for instructions on how to make a flowerpot tree. A rod goes through the center hole of the pot. Then the next pot is slid on and tipped, all made 5 pots high. I thought I saw it here, but can't seem to find it now.
Making Simmering Granules?I recently put a request on ThriftyFun for how to make my own simmering granules. I had a reply, but seem to have lost it. Can anyone help? It's the ones made from salt. Many thanks.
Making a Grandma's Paddle?Anyone have ideas on how to make a grandma's paddle? I saw one at a thrift shop, but my grandson wasn't born yet and now he is 3 and I wish I would had gotten it.
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.
Putting Photos on Plates?How do I make photos on a plate?
Attaching Grapes to Wine Bottles?How can I attach grapes to wine bottles?
Converting a Suitcase into Sewing Machine Bag?I just started a quilting class and thought that maybe I could convert a suitcase into a sewing machine bag. Any tips or ideas that could help?
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.
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 Tubular Wind Chime?Is there a set pattern that must be used when stringing a 5 piece, tubular wind chime?
Crafts Using Fabric Scraps and Yardage?I am looking for ideas (with instructions) for crafts and other uses for fabric (large yardage to scrap-sized pieces). Thank you and God bless.
Making Stone Tile Coasters?I need instructions on how to make coasters from stone tiles. I want stone tiles so they will soak up the moisture from the glasses. I plan on decorating the tiles with a decorative stamp (ink stamp). Do I put them in the oven? Do I need some kind of sealer on top?
Removing Labels Without Damaging the Label?How do I remove a label from a plastic bottle, without damaging the label?
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.
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.
