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Volume 2, Number 5, January 31, 2007 Hello, I hope everyone is having a great week. We have been having server problems so we are now sending this newsletter using Constant Contact. One benefit is we can send it out in HTML format. If you have any problems reading the new format, please contact us. Do you have any crochet tips to share with ThriftyFun readers? Submit tips here: Submit a Craft Tip Thanks for reading, Susan
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Heat oven to 250 degrees F. Fill each mold with assorted colors of crayon pieces (paper removed) and bake until the crayons melt, about 10 to 15 minutes. (Tip: Place a sheet pan under the crayons to catch any drips). Once they're cool, remove the hearts from the mold and smooth any rough edges by rubbing them on a piece of scrap paper or a steak knife. Use small pieces of foam tape to stick each heart to a 3-inch circle cut from card stock and add a message. Suggested messages:
We made these with our children, so easy to make. It gets rid of all those broken old crayons. You can actually use any shape metal cookie or muffin tin our tins were heart shaped and about 1 1/2 inches across.but you can use any size you'd like, bigger or smaller. You can make solid colors or multi colored shapes. We not only made the valentine cards for school but also just used them as unusual shaped crayons. By IMAQT1962 from ILLINOIS Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf13327788.tip.html
I make beads out of junk mail and make friendship bracelets with them and they are easy to do! Use only the shinny paper that comes in the mail and cut or tear it in strips approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch by 2-3 inches. You will also need a toothpick and glue. Take the strip and rub it between your fingers with the toothpick until it is wrapped almost completely around toothpick and add a drop of craft glue to the end and continue rolling through your fingers until it forms a bead. Set aside for 10 to 15 minutes (which gives you plenty of time to make more) and allow to dry. Then take string, thread, cord or elastic and bead to desired size, and voila! You have it a homemade friendship bracelet! This is a great kids project, or if they are not around, I send them to my grandchildren! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf36043398.tip.html Filet Crochet Heart
View Instructions: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf45544073.tip.html Decorating Clothing with Ribbon Here's a quick, cheap and easy way to jazz up some underwear or add a touch of class to a top.
View Instructions: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf61426670.tip.html This would be fun to do with the shells, rocks and small pieces of driftwood that you can find on the beach. If you don't live near the ocean, similar rocks and wood can be found near some small creeks or streams.
View Instructions: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf65049687.tip.html Ingredients:
Directions: Mix together and blow bubbles. Have fun. By Janet E from Suring, WI Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf94714740.tip.html
When using glitter, always have a piece of paper under your project. So when you dump the extra glitter off, you can bend the paper into a funnel shape and put the extra glitter back in the bottle. This way you do not waste a bunch of glitter. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf42711528.tip.html I always store my crochet patterns in a binder and I put them in sheet protectors. That way they don't get dirty at all and it helps me keep them organized. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf663498.tip.html All of us crafters would love to have a craft room. Some of us are lucky and we have an extra room we can use. Some of us don't and if you are anything like me, I bet your crafts are spread out. But just as a home office is important now a days so is a place for us to be able to relax and craft. Here is my tip. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf749457.tip.html
Any ideas for crafts that use large quantities of plastic shopping bags? I can't stand to throw them away, but have run out of uses for them! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf000579.tip.html I Ran Out of Yarn Making a Scarf If you could help me with my scarf, I would appreciate it. I started my scarf and I have ran out of yarn. How do I attach more yarn to the end? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf14001825.tip.html Gluing Rhinestones to Flip Flops What glue do I use to glue crystal rhinestones to havaianas flip flops? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf17085512.tip.html I love the tip submitted about making a quilt out of old clothing. I would love to make a quilt for my daughter out of some of her baby clothes. I know nothing about quilting though. Does anyone know of any websites that have easy to follow instructions on how to make a simple patchwork quilt? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf17355160.tip.html What's the best way to sell my handmade crafts? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf25887581.tip.html I need craft ideas for Valentine's Day. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf26101495.tip.html I'm looking for ideas and patterns for making pillows. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf67331992.tip.html French Canadian Trapper's Hat Pattern I am looking for a pattern (to use with a knifty knitter loom) to make a french canadian trapper's hat. It resembles an upside down ice cream cone with a long tail that hangs over the shoulder. I am sorry but that is the only way I know how to describe it! -:) Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf84969305.tip.html I am looking for directions for making stuffed animal bunnies out of infant/toddler Children's socks. I lost the directions. They are so cute. Thank you so much for your help. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf97821948.tip.html Looking for a frugal solution to an everyday problem? Submit your request here: Click Here |
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