Hello,
We have more tips and projects this week. Be sure to check out Harlean's Crochet Oreo Cookies project, it is very clever.
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Susan
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Heart Wreath Door Decoration
Invite visitors with a welcoming wreath, made especially for Valentine's Day. Crafting Time: 20 - 30 minutes View This Project: Click Here |
Decoupage Jug
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Crochet Oreo Cookies
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Quick Tea Towel Angels
By Cindy Bailey
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Sew Two Twin Blankets To Make A Big King Sized One
Need a big King size blanket that won't fall short of keeping you and your husband warm? While looking for an affordable (less than $90) King sized electric blanket, I was in a quandary. "How do I find one before Christmas?" Problem is, we have an Eastern King, in a California King state. Our bed is wide. Unless I spend a gajillion dollars on some fancy schmancy sheets or blankets (which I might only gain a few inches on each side), I'm in trouble. Post Feedback: Click Here |
Decorated Gift Container
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Tips
Taking Outdoor Portrait Photos
A great background and lighting makes a big difference in how your portrait photo turns out. I love taking photos outdoors because there are so many scenes to choose from and the lighting changes depending on the time of day. Post Feedback: Click Here |
Painted Guitar
This is a picture of my grandson's guitar, he asked me to paint something on it so this is what I came up with, he loves playing it and tells me he get a lot of compliments on it. By Phyllis Powell from Roseburg, Oregon Post Feedback: Click Here |
American Flag and Eagle Painting
This is a picture I painted for our local County Clerk. It is in her office at the Court House. She is very patriotic and asked me to do a painting with the American Flag and an eagle. Post Feedback: Click Here |
Bookcase Quilt
This is more of a "don't do this" craft tip. I used some transfer sheets from a local source to print out the pictures and frames for this Bookcase Quilt. They were the type that are fabric on top with a backing that glues the piece down when you iron it. These are NOT washable! The photos and frames were ruined when washed and I had to remove every one of them from the quilt and do them over. The 2nd set was sealed with an acrylic sealer so that the quilt could be hung on the wall and the photos protected somewhat but it is still not washable. You can see the original before it was washed on webshots. Please save yourself a ton of work and make sure your photo transfers are washable before you use them in a quilt. Post Feedback: Click Here |
Use Old Magazines For Glueing
When gluing paper crafts, I find it is easy to get glue all the way to the edges of the paper. Simply get an old, worn-out magazine to absorb the glue that goes past the edge. Then, peel off the glue-applied item and affix it in its permanent place. Now, simply turn that magazine page and you have another fresh surface as a glue-application backing. This way, there is no messy glue cleanup. Simply throw the magazine in the garbage when it is "used up." Post Feedback: Click Here |
Blood Spots From Sewing
I use Hydrogen Peroxide (3%) on a cotton ball to remove blood spots when quilting or sewing, from the needle sticks. Removes with no trace of stain. I use it on other spots on clothes. When applying make up, if a spot gets on a blouse, this removes it in seconds, dries with no tell tale sign, and you are good to go. I've used it on carpets and drapes as well. Post Feedback: Click Here |
One Of A Kind Photo Valentines
After the holidays we often have copies of photos of our kids that lack the quality fit for using in a scrapbook. Some of these photos have a good picture of your child but there is a problem with someone or something else in the photo. So, instead of "chucking" these photos, make use of them for Valentines Day. Cut out your child's photo from the print, and use it to make a one-of-a-kind Valentine. I worked on this project one year with my son, and we had a blast writing captions to fit the photos. For example, one photo had him messily licking icing from a bowl. The caption read, "You and I can lick anything together, Valentine." With a photo of a funny face we added, "Be my Valentine, and we'll have lots of fun together." Now, with the use of digital cameras, the applications of creating personalized Valentines is limitless. Post Feedback: Click Here |
Snowmen Painted Rock
This is a rock i found outside my house, its a great shape. I just used ordinary craft paint, using a scruffy brush is the best and my finger for blending. When done painting spray it with Krylon crystal clear coating, it will last forever. No pattern was used, just imagination. By Judy Barr from Lanark, Ontario. Canada Post Feedback: Click Here |
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New Requests
Helping My Cat Lose Weight
I adopted an adult male American Shorthair tabby. He's 6 1/2 years old and he's 17 1/2 pounds. The vet told me he would like my cat to lose 3 pounds. How can I safely help him lose weight and not compromise his health? Post Feedback: Click Here |
Snoopy Pillow Craft
I am looking for fabric to make a pillow of Snoopy laying on his dog house. My son had a pillow like this when he was a boy and is now expecting a son and wants one for him. Help! Post Feedback: Click Here |
Homemade Christmas Crafts
What's the best homemade Christmas gift you made or Christmas craft that you received this past year? I'm trying to get some ideas for next year. Post Feedback: Click Here |
Nursing Home Crafts
I work in the activities department of a busy nursing home. It is a challenge finding craft ideas that are enjoyable to MEN. Any ideas? Bear in mind that these dear gentlemen have physical and/or mental limitations, so crafts must be fairly simple and safe to do under appropriate staff supervision. Post Feedback: Click Here |
Craft Ideas for All Seasons.
I went through your website, it is really wonderful.But I'm searching for art and craft items other than those made for Christmas, New Year and Halloween. I'm searching for art items that can displayed at home for all seasons. Can you help me? Post Feedback: Click Here |
Crocheted Corn on the Cob Pan Handle Holders
I am looking for the instructions to knit a corn on the cob hot handle holder. I made these many years ago. They were made to put on a hot handle of a pan or skillet, it wrapped around the handle. The way it was knitted made it automatically "curl" around. I know you started with green yarn and I think one stitch and then keep increasing stitches until you got to the right number (don't remember how many and then you tied in two strands of yarn, one yellow and one while and the way you knitted it looked like rows of kernals on a cob. When you got to about 6 inches, you went back to the green yarn and kept decreasing stitches until you got back to one and then chained to make a loop for hanging. If any knows the instructions or can figure them out, please let me know. Post Feedback: Click Here |
Adjusting Sewing Machine Tension
I need some help with my new small sewing machine my mum bought me for Christmas. I'm having trouble with the tension in the bottom bobbin. How can I get the right tension when there is no guide for the thread to even out on the bobbin when you start a new one, I just use my finger? As when I was sewing the bottom of the material had small loops and the bobbin thread was not taking up in sections. I've tightened the tension guide for the top one but that doesn't seem to help. Can anyone help me please as I dont wont to give it up and loss interest? I hope this makes sense. Post Feedback: Click Here |
Inexpensive Dog Toys
Does anyone have any suggestions for inexpensive dog toys? Post Feedback: Click Here |
Oblong Knifty Knitter Looms
I purchased a set of oblong looms provocraft knifty knitter, and would like directions on putting together a blanket/afgan. I am tired of making scarfs. Post Feedback: Click Here |
Hooked Rug
I am looking for anyone that has some info on how to make a hooked rug from rags! Help! Post Feedback: Click Here |
Paper Embroidered Cards
Does anyone have patterns for paper embroidered cards? Post Feedback: Click Here |
Knifty Knitter Purse
Does anyone know how to do a purse with the knifty knitter? Post Feedback: Click Here |
Making Paper Boxes
How do you make paper boxes? Post Feedback: Click Here |
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