Decorating Luggage?I'm looking for a way to personalize plain black luggage and maybe make it prettier and more feminine in the process. Something other than a ribbon tied to the handle.
Applying Spray Glitter to Acrylic Craft Beads?I have a large amount of round, faceted, acrylic craft beads that I would like to use for Christmas crafts. If I rough up the surface on them would spray glitter stick to them? Any advice?
Making a Cat Out of Yarn?Does anyone have a pattern for a yarn cat from the 80s? The yarn is wrapped around cardboard pieces and then cut and put together.
How Can I Cut Repeating "V" Shapes in Paper and Plastic?I'm looking for a tool or method to cut a "V" shape cut in paper or plastic. I need a method or tool that will cut the same shape and size "V" each time.
Making Bamboo Wind Chimes?We made bamboo windchimes, but they don't make a noise even in a strong wind. What do we need to do to correct the situation? Close them up together or sand them or what? No chimes are happening.
Toilet Roll Fire Crackers?How do you make Fire Crackers out of a toilet roll?
Soldering Rhinestone Chain?I want to learn how to solder rhinestone chain into letters to form names, logos, etc. I have the chain, but need to know about the type of solder, tools needed, and mold making. If I use plated chain, will it need to be replated when I am finished? If so, how do I go about this?
Crafts Using Nylotex?Do you have any patterns to make rugs or coat hangers from Nylotex? Or what else can you use it for?
Pattern for PVC Pipe People?I'm looking for patterns to make PVC people. Can you help? Also I've only got the good use of one hand.
Crab Pot Made from Popsicle Sticks?Does anyone have instructions on how to make a lobster pot or trap out of popsicle sticks?
Adding Clear Sachet Pellets from Walmart to Heat Therapy Rice Bags?Has anyone used the fragrance sachet from Walmart, that are clear pellets, for adding scent in the pillows you can put in the microwave for pain? I am afraid they might catch fire, but I am hoping someone has used them.
Removing Tear Mender from Fabric?How do you get a product called Tear Mender off parts of your material you don't want it on?
Preparing Styrofoam for Painting?Can you use Elmer's school glue to cover Styrofoam before you paint it?
Mardi Gras Craft Ideas?I need craft ideas for Mardi Gras and St Patrick's Day.
Wool Content Necessary for Felting Yarn?How much wool has to be in yarn to be able to felt?Thanks in advance.
How Do I Glue Tissue Paper Neatly?Does anyone know how to glue tissue paper to paper ie., a card, without making it looking bad/all gluey?
Uses for Styrofoam Balls?I have a semi trailer full of new Styrofoam balls measuring 2-3 inches in diameter. Any ideas on what to do with them? Thanks so much.
Crafts Using Wool Fabric 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.
Ideas for Wreath Decorations?Are there any web sites that show pictures of different wreath decoration ideas? Thank you.
Threading Punch Needle?Can you thread a punch needle without a threader?
Hanging Lights and Tulle from the Ceiling?When draping lights and tulle from the ceiling do you need to pin the lights to the fabric?
Can I Safely Put Tulle Inside Lighted Glass Blocks?I have been making the lighted and decorated glass boxes for about a year. I am interested in filling the inside with some type of tulle or other material. My question is, will this cause a problem with the lights starting a fire?
Crocheting A Purse Using Pop Top Tabs?I would like a pattern for an easy purse made out of pop tops and crochet.
Craft Ideas for Men?Does anyone know of any craft ideas for men?
Making Wooden Angels?I have these 2 inch wooden bodies. They have a head and body, with no arms or legs. I lost the name of the website that shows how to make angels from them. Please help.
Finding Copies of Workbasket Magazine?Does anyone know where I can get copies of "Workbasket Magazine"? I use to read them all the time.
How Do I Make Synthetic Water?I would like to know how to make homemade synthetic water?
Coat Hanger and Yarn Project Ideas?I am looking for various projects to do with wire hangers and yarn, like the dog. I am trying to gather ideas to do with the seniors in my building. All help greatly appreciated!
Decorating a Pocket Calendar?How can I decorate or personalize a pocket calender?
Turning Artwork Into Wrapping Paper?Is there a way to turn my niece's artwork into wrapping paper?
Pattern for Christmas Mouse Renuzit Air Freshener Cover?I made a Christmas mouse several years ago for the Renuzit Fresheners. I cannot find a pattern to make more since I no longer have the one I had. Does anyone know where I can find a pattern?
Sealing a Painted Styrofoam Head?After a Styrofoam head is painted, what can you seal it with? Thanks.
Making Trim for a Dollhouse?Can anyone give me ideas on how to make my own interior wall trim and baseboards for my 1 in. scale dollhouse?
Mixing Instructions for Premo Polymer Clay Colors?Does anyone know how to mix Premo polymer clay to get the Christmas red, that is now discontinued? I'm also looking for the mix formula for the navy and the sap green.
Making a Fence and Cactus Decoration from Cardboard?I need to make a fence out of cardboard to use as a decoration for VBS at church. Any ideas? Templates? Same for a cactus, too.
Creating Artwork on Wood Panels?I've been taking painting classes for a while and really enjoy it, but I'd like to experiment with different methods and materials. I'd like to try painting on wood panels. I generally use oil paints with walnut or linseed oil for glazes.
How Can I Join or Start a Craft Group?I am trying to find crafters living close to Santa Monica, CA or the West area of Los Angeles. I would like to relate to people in this area and get together to create different projects. How do I locate craft groups or start my own?
What Kinds of Glue Do I Use for Bling Crafts?Does anybody know what two glues you would mix to do this? I was in a store and they bling out jewelry and high heel shoes. I asked what kind of glue they used and they explained they mixed 2 kinds of glue.
"Alpha Pockets" Wall Hanging Pattern?I've lost the pages to a plastic canvas booklet called "Alpha Pockets" by The Needlecraft Shop. It is item #913804 and was designed by Joan Green. I need pages 5-8.
Making Decorative Columns for a Stage?I need to make decorative 3' and 4' columns for a stage. Any suggestions?
Pattern for Wooden Pompom Frame?I am looking for the wood and nail frame pattern to make pompom pillows. This craft was done in the 1970s. I hope someone has the pattern for the frame and is willing to share it. Thank you for any help you can give.
Kitchen Towel Topper Instructions?I am looking for instructions for kitchen towel toppers.
Swiss Straw Flower Pattern?I'm looking for a pattern to make Swiss straw flowers, but not with a loom. They are combed with a metal comb, and fluffed over a steam kettle. It is a pattern probably from the 70's.
Altering Writing on a Glass Ornament?I recently purchased a Hallmark Bride and Groom ornament made of glass. I would like to change the year on the front from 2007 to 2010. It is written in gold on the bottom. Any ideas for me?
Craft Ideas for Hospital Activities Department?I volunteer once a week at a local hospital in the activities department. After 3 years I'm running out of ideas. I need suggestions. On the average, 12 - 15 residents come in to participate so I must have enough material/supplies for at least 30 of the same projects.
Hospital Fundraiser Craft Ideas?I need suggestions for unique or different craft items to sell at a fundraiser for our small local hospital that is in financial trouble.
St. Patrick's Day Crafts?I am looking for some crafts for St. Patty's Day.
Clay Garden Project Ideas?I'm a newbie at clay pottery. I am looking for garden projects to make with clay.
Preserving Pinecones?About 20 years ago my father-in-law climbed trees in California (he was 85 then) to get me some of the largest pine cones I had ever seen. I didn't ask and was willing to gather a few from the ground.
Pink and Animal Print Themed Crafts?I am looking for craft ideas that I could do for my 11 year old's room? It's decorated in pink and black animal print. I wanted some at home crafts to do for her. She's really picky!
Potholder Towel Toppers?I'm looking for the pattern for a hanging kitchen towel where the handle is a folded potholder. I saved it on my computer and now I can't find it. It's not really a pattern, just directions, but really nice. Thanks a lot for your help.
Directions for Locker Hooking?I'd like to learn locker hooking.
Softening Acrylic Yarn?I have some yarn that is super stiff. It was given to me and rolled into a ball. It is Bernat acrylic and I am wondering how do I soften it up to work with it? I cannot work with it in its current state. I need help. Thanks.
Cheap Project Ideas?I live in a small town and there is nothing to do. I have plenty of hobbies but scrapbooking and other craft kits are expensive. What are some cheap projects that I can do?
Removing Thorns from Pinecones?Is there an easy way to remove the thorns from pine cones so children will not hurt themselves while making crafts?
Making a Lollipop Tree?I am trying to find instructions for make the "tree" used in a lollipop tree (where you pick a sucker with the colored end and win a prize). It will be used everyday for 2 weeks so it needs to be durable, sturdy and small enough to sit on a table.
Crafty Uses for Game Pieces?I have a few games that have missing game pieces or we just don't play anymore. I would like to take the game pieces and make something out of them, but I am not sure what I can make out of them. Does anyone have any ideas?
Craft Ideas Using Marbles?My kids have moved out of the house and have left many items behind. One of the things I seem to have too much of is marbles. I have no idea what I could use them for, any ideas would be great.
Making Sock Long Johns?How can I make sock long johns using only one pair of socks?
Making a Baby Cradle from Towels?I am looking for instructions for making a baby cradle out of towels.
Pattern for Nylon Bath Scrubbers?I see the pattern for pot scrubbers to crochet. I was wondering if anyone has a pattern for bath scrubbers to crochet? I use one to take a shower with and I guess I'm hard on them because the ones I buy fall apart so fast that I buy 3 at a time.
Cleaning Ocotillo Branches?How do you clean or prepare Ocotillo branches to use for decorating?
Vintage 1940s and 50s Style Iron-On Transfers?I am looking for vintage iron-on transfer pictures. They are probably around 1940's or 50's style. Like the old baby decals on baby furniture. Thanks again.
Remove Printed Labels from CDs?How can I remove the ink from one side of a CD. I get all of those free CDs in the mail and I use them for many different things but I really need to find something to remove the ink from the one side. Does anyone have any ideas?
Olfa Rotary Cutting Mat Warped?I have a Olfa rotary mat which has warped. The official Olfa site says it cannot be repaired. Has anyone tried to repair one of these rotary mats to make it flat once again?
Birch Tree Shaving Roses?Does anyone have instructions on how to make tree shaving roses? Where can I purchase Birch tree shavings?
Using Regular Crayons to Decorate Fabric?How do you color with regular crayons on t-shirts?
Waste Basket for Decoupage Project?I am looking for a vintage oval small (3-4 gal) waste basket to be used to decoupage a wedding invitation on and paint flowers, etc. around the invitation. I received this as a wedding present and treasure it. Does anybody know where to get a plain, one color, no ribs oval waste can?
Craft Ideas for Lung Cancer Awareness?I need a creative idea for a fundraiser. I have tons of little, one inch square Christmas Seals (not self-stick, but lick and stick instead) with varying designs that I want to use to make something grand.
Becoming a Professional Craftsperson?How does one become a "professional crafter"?
Good Luck Cards for Football Players?I'm on my high school's dance team and we're required to have a "football guy" that we make good luck cards for and stuff like that on game day. I have two football guys and I don't want to make their cards the same, and I'm not sure what to do for them. Help?
Gluing Photos Onto a Glass Vase?How do I glue pictures onto a ceramic vase?
Making Your Own Wall Sayings?What is the easiest way to cut out "wall sayings" out of black contact paper?
Uses for Plastic Swans?I have these clear plastic swans and I am looking for ideas to use them for a anniversary party. They measure 4 in. tall by 5.5 in. long in a oval shape and 4 in. across. They are quite big. Any ideas would be helpful be it favors, centerpiece or whatever you may think of.
Crafts for "Assisted Living Week"?I would like some ideas for crafts to make for "Assisted Living Week". The theme is: "Tradition of the Heart".
Cutting CD Jewel Cases?Can anyone tell me how to cut plastic CD jewel cases in half without them shattering or splintering?
Wooden Person Plant Holder?A few weeks ago I saw this cute little planter, but I cannot find a pattern for it now, maybe someone out there knows what I am talking about. It has plywood cutout feet painted with flip flops for shoes and dowels for legs (I think) with real pants on.
Too Many Unfinished Craft Projects?I have several craft projects that I would like to complete. Example: I have a denim quilt that I have started sewing. I have a sweater I started crocheting (almost done). I have an afghan I started crocheting.
Making Cardboard Display Stands?How are cardboard display stands made?
Using Cone Yarn?How thick is 1/69 metallic cone yarn? I'm trying to buy some on eBay. Is it like sport-weight, "fingering" or baby yarn? Or is it super-thin like "knit-cro-sheen" cotton for doilies or even thinner like button thread?
Creative Uses for a Heat Gun?What creative uses does a heat gun have?
Looking for Fairy Art?Where can I find Fairy art, to use with my crafts?
Wrapping a Shoe Box?I am trying to wrap shoe boxes, top and bottom separately, for the Good Samaritan Christmas boxes for children. I have tried lots of different ways to wrap each piece separately, so they can be opened and filled with goodies.
Making a Time Machine Out of Boxes?Our youth group will be having a day camp in one week. They have to make a time machine out of boxes for each age group. Does anyone have any pictures or idea's that we may show the little ones to help them? Thank you.
Preserving a Dead Starfish?How do we dry out a dead starfish? We recently went to a beach that had lots of tide pools. There were lots of starfish. We would never bother the live ones, but my son found a dead one.
Decorating a T-Shirt
?I want to write something on a tee shirt, other than screen-print. What's the best way to do this? Thanks.
Cat Wreath Craft?I am looking for a cat that sits in a covered wreath. The wreath is covered halfway up with material and the cat sits inside the pocket. All pieces of the cat are made separately and it only has its front paws.
Sequined Pin Instructions?I would like to create sequined pins with holiday themes. For example, green trees at Christmas, red hearts at Valentine's Day, etc.
Inexpensive Feltable Wool?I need wool for a felting project. Apparently sheep aren't too common in my local area. Does anyone know of a no-cost or low-cost source for wool that will felt?
Making Key Chains With Buttons?How do you make key chains using buttons?
Gluing Seashells to a Bird House?I am looking for instructions of how to glue sea shells to a wooden bird house to place outdoors. Please help.
Plastic Canvas House for a Coffee Can?I am looking for a plastic canvas pattern that looks like a house, and a coffee can fits inside.
Glue Bookmarks?What kind of glue is used to make glue bookmarks?
Making a 3-D Whale?I am in need of a pattern for a three dimensional whale for kids Kindergarten to 5th grade to make for bible study class for Jonah and the Whale. Please help! Thanks.
Daisy Maker Instructions?I am looking for instructions on use of a Daisy Maker or where a new one can be purchased.
Painting Plastic Bags?I'm working on a project with plastic bags (the kind you get from Walmart) and was wondering if there is any type of paint that will stick to them? I want them to be a burgundy color or a clay looking color.
Plastic Candy Bar Floral Picks?Where can I find plastic floral picks, similar to the ones that hold cards in bouquets. However the ones I am looking for are a bit wider to hold a candy bar. I am trying to make the Mother's Day Candy Bar Bouquet.
Ideas for Light Globes?I am looking for ideas for light globes.
Making a Personalized Mobile?I need to make a mobile of my child's life to date. For example, 2003 turned 1, started to walk, etc. up to age 6. Does anyone have any creative ideas on the actual mobile? I was thinking of hanging photos off colored string attached to a coat hanger.
Flower Pot Wind Chime?I have some really small flower pots that I would like to make a wind chime out of. Does anyone know how? Thank you.
Crafts Using Thick Vinyl Material?Does anyone have any craft ideas for using up vinyl covered fabric, like you would use for upholstery. I have lots of this stuff, I meant to recover my couch cushions with it but I don't have enough in the same color to do that.
Painting a Logo on a Hard Hat?I am trying to paint a logo on a hard hat for my daughter's boyfriend. I've tried Krylon for plastic, model car paint, auto touch up paint, and paint markers. I've tried cleaning it with alcohol first and sanding the surface. Nothing seems to work. Does anyone have any other ideas?
Ideas for Crafts Kits?I am trying to start a business this year, making craft kits. My business name is going to be Kayleez Kreationz, and the kits will be sewing patterns, doll clothes, magnets, pins, ornaments, simple crochet projects and more. There will also be kits to make vests.
Patterns for Foamies?Does anyone have patterns to make Foamies?
Bottle Caps With Pictures on Them?I've been making bows and would like to know if anyone out there knows where and how do people make these bottle caps for their bows with different pictures on them? Thanks.
Attaching Fabric to Painted Wood Frame?I want to attach small bits of fabric to an unfinished wood frame I bought at Michaels. I painted a couple coats of acrylic paint already and wanted to attach the fabric to the paint. What type of adhesive should I use? What type of sealer should I use afterward?
Decorating a Tip Jar?I am in charge of our tip jar at a pizza shop. For March we are doing a big promotion for March Madness Basketball. I need an idea for some kind of basketball themed cannister or something like that.
American Thread Company Yarn?Does anyone know what happened to the American Thread Company. I have some punch rug patterns by them and need additional colors of Aunt Lydia's rug yarn which is used with these patterns.
Printable Miniature Food Items?I am looking for printable miniature food items and bottle labels. Anything else that's neat for printable minis would be welcome.
Instructions for Kitchen Bunnies?I would like to have instructions for "kitchen bunnies". I live at Willow Creek and we are doing a fundraiser for Relay for Life. Any other craft ideas are welcome. Thanks.
Removing Grout from Mosaic Tiles?My first mosaic has too much dried grout on the tiles. Any suggestions on how to remove?
Craft Ideas for Church Yard Sale?I need some cheap and easy to make craft ideas for our church yard sales. Can you help?
Tootsie Roll Mouse?Does anyone remember how to make a Tootsie Roll mouse?
Making Potholder Looms?Does anyone know how to make a loom for making potholders. I have 2 grandsons and would like to teach them how to do this. I don't want to go to the expense of buying 2 looms. Thanks for any suggestions you may have.
