ThriftyFun Crafts - May 28, 2008

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Photos and Projects:

• Craft Project: Recycled "Wave" Petunia Baskets
• Craft Project: Craft Foam Purses
• Craft Project: Ribbon Headbands

Tips:

• Craft: Painted Coaster Tiles
• Use Old Books to Make a Handbag
• Making Curtain Valances From Table Napkins
• Remove Sleeves to Make Summer Blouses
• Sponge Walls for a Dramatic Effect When Painting
• Altered Tin Made into a Recipe Box
• Craft: Creative Beads

Requests:

• Making Domino Racks
• Making A Sugar Cube Corsage
• Making Beer and Pop Box Purses
• Looking For Deluxe EZ Bow Maker Instructions
• Uses for Old Trophies

Articles:

• Many Uses For Dishtowels

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Craft Project: Recycled "Wave" Petunia Baskets

I bought my mom a basket of those Wave petunias. After I potted them, she said she hated to throw away that shocking pink plastic basket they came in. I got to thinking that they would make cute silk flower arrangements. You could use these to decorate tables for a bridal shower or garden club party and use them as door prizes. I also made a patriotic one with the terra cotta colored pots. You could use this for a BBQ or even a grave decoration for a veteran. Just drive a stake though the plastic to hold it down.

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Craft Project: Craft Foam Purses

These little purses are made from craft foam. You could make other shapes than the ones I used. A fun summer craft idea to make for the girls.

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Craft Project: Ribbon Headbands

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Craft: Painted Coaster Tiles

I'm a rubber stamper/scrapper. This is a photo of a set of coaster tiles that I make for gifts and to sell. They're hand stamped and painted.

By Kathleen, aka StampinGran from Old Fort, NC

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Use Old Books to Make a Handbag

I saw instructions on how to make a handbag out of an old book cover on the net - which intrigues me. You just cut off the cover and then it's lined, fabric sides added and put on a handle! I would line it with contact paper - to make it more resistant to stains, etc. And use a chain to make it a shoulder purse! You could also make other interesting boxes, etc. from the covers. Some of the old ones are so nice, I have bought them just for the covers! A funky evening purse? Thought I would share the idea.

By Pamphyila from L.A., CA

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Making Curtain Valances From Table Napkins

I thought of this cute idea for a kitchen or bathroom valance. I am using dinner cloth napkins and will fold them into triangle shapes and simply put them over any rod to make a great valance. I found some with a little fringe. Love the idea! Try it! It will be good to fold over and iron a crease for the rod and then tack in place with a stitch or two-or use iron-on hem tape.

A triangular shape valance, easy and cool!

By Diann from Staten Island, NY

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Remove Sleeves to Make Summer Blouses

Recently, I saw a lovely blouse on a lady. I complimented her on it. She replied, "Thank You, I bought this along with several other blouses, at a sale, all having long sleeves, I took them home, cut the sleeves off and made me all summer time blouses." She most likely saved a lot of money by doing this.

By Terri from NV

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Sponge Walls for a Dramatic Effect When Painting

Create a great new look for any room when painting. Use a clean kitchen sponge and dip into any shade of paint. It can be lighter or darker for a dramatic effect. Either sponge on the whole wall or any place; top near ceiling or along any part of the wall. Be creative! You can even use a gold or silver paint dabbed around! Have fun!

By Diann from Staten Island, NY

Editor's Note: Here is a post with more specific instructions on sponge painting. If you are very happy with how your walls turned out, be sure to post some photos!

• Faux Painting Finishes (Sponge Painting)

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Altered Tin Made into a Recipe Box

I am a rubber stamper, scrapper, and paper crafter.
This is a scan of an altered tin that I made into a recipe box.

By Kathleen, aka StampinGran from Old Fort, NC

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Craft: Creative Beads

I live in London, UK... and love the creativity of all things creative. This one is one of many - the beadx.

By Kavita from Austin, TX

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Making Domino Racks

How do you make domino racks out of plastic canvas and yarn?

Marilyn

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Making A Sugar Cube Corsage

I am looking for a sugar cube corsage. Does anyone have instructions or know if a florist could make one? I would like to get my niece one for her birthday in June. Thanks. Dawn

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Making Beer and Pop Box Purses

I am looking for instructions on how to make a beer box purse. I have searched and searched the web, but I have had no luck finding anything. Help please.

Nikki from Tennessee

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Looking For Deluxe EZ Bow Maker Instructions

My wife has lost the directions to her Deluxe EZBows bow maker. Does anyone have this information available either printed or on line?

Jerry

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Uses for Old Trophies

I have lots of trophies, most of them from bowling. Where can I dispose them?

JoAnn from Minnesota

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Many Uses For Dishtowels
By Kelly Ann Butterbaugh

Dish or kitchen towels are cute and inexpensive. Add their versatility and they become a very popular item to have around the house. The next time you spy a pack of them on the clearance rack or in the discount store, stock up and create some interesting uses for these inexpensive beauties.

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