I've been designing and assembling my own crafts and jewelry for about two years now, but I'm always looking for more crafts to try out. I'm a very frugal crafter myself and I pride myself on being able to find materials just about anywhere and at the lowest price possible. I also do what I like to call "recrafting" - recycling boxes, giftwrap, and other materials for my projects. Thrifty? Absolutely!
I can so relate. My hands get so dry that if I rubbed them together I'd be up to my eyeballs in amorous crickets! What I do is apply hand lotion before I go to bed so it has the whole night to work. You might also want to use goat's milk, glycerin, or vegetable-based soaps. Or you could avoid soap entirely and buy a cleanser like Cetaphil. ... View related article.
I just thought that I'd post the picture of the paper string project I'd like to try. The picture, along with the instructions, can be found in a book titled The Art of Jewelry: Paper Jewelry; written by Marthe Le Van and published by Lark Books. Definitely worth a look! ... View related article.
It's much trickier than I thought to explain how to make these. But they're very easy to make and I'll be posting the instructions as a tip instead. Look for the posting and save some cardboard packaging! You'll need them! ... View related article.
I've done that with a pair of slippers that had a lovely pattern in iridescent beads. The slippers were past saving, but I removed the beads so I could use them in another project. I also remove buttons from shirts or pants that are ready for the rag bag. ... View related article.
I agree with the majority. She's definitely a german shepherd/lab mix. She looks a bit like a dog my aunt has. If she does have some lad in her pedigree, though, I suggest making regular visits to the vet. Labs, even lab mixes, are prone to get arthritis in their hips. Other than that, mixed breeds tend to live longer and are generally healthier than pure bred dogs. She's one lucky puppy, too! ... View related article.
