Vintage Pattern for Shell Stitch Baby Sweater?
Please try this, type it into Google and or Pinterest...Pinterest has a lot of vintage patterns. I also have many many vintage patterns if u have a picture, that would help tremendously. Good luck
Making a Mop Bride Shower Gift?
Angie, I have that craft magazine for I made that mop bride for my daughters wedding shower back in 1992 so please if you still need those instructions, can you let me know as I have hundreds of magazines to look through, as I will start with 1992 and work...
Tri-Bead Keychains?
Hello, I am a little confused, are you asking for the patterns for these Tri-bead key chains for as I look back into this post, April 14, 2011, I had posted that I have these patterns and you were a person that asked for them at that time! Please let me know...
Tomato Cage Santa?
I have one Santa tomato cage pattern however, you didnt specify what you wanted to make it out of, mine is paper twist and the tomato cage is 42 so it will be a rather large Santa. Here is the picture Thank you, Elaine
Crafts Using Yo Yos?
Nanamay, There are so many things you can make with Yo-Yos as I love making them...there are many patterns and booklets online, just do a search for free patterns. I have many books and patterns so if you need more info, please let me know, I could even scan...
Using Leftover Candle Wax?
I use an electric candle warmer adding the candle that has lost its wick until the candle wax melts, then I add a new wick and when it hardens the wick will be ready to light. They are available at Michaels and Hobby Lobby.
Where Can I Get Wallpaper and Fabric Sample Books?
Just about 3 months ago. I went to a wallpaper store and they GAVE me (free of charge) old sample books, told me there is no charge because they simply throw them away, so I would try several wallpaper stores or paint stores too because they handle the wallpaper...
Clothes Patterns for 13 Inch Dolls?
Try a search online for these patterns. I have them but dont have a solutions as how to get them to you. Would be too much to scan and send via email or to copy and send via snail mail. Many times you can find them on ebay as well. Hope this helps. Butterick...
Clothes Patterns for 13 Inch Dolls?
I just did a search for exactly the patterns I listed and did find them. So do the search in Google and you shall find them. Hope this helps.
Door Draft Stopper?
Dont want to intrude to posts already here however I have found using sand eventually will flatten. Using cat litter is dusty. I have crocheted several of these and have used beans such as pinto beans. They are inexpensive and dont create dust nor flatten. They...
Toothpick Christmas Tree
OMG! I made this when I was a young girl in school and that has been over 50 yrs ago, lol. But I still remembered how to make them and was even thinking about making one this Christmas for my granddaughter, whom just got into a new apartment, and seeing this...
Nylon Flowers?
If interested, I have instructions and can scan and email them to you. If u do not understand them (although simple), we can email back and forth as for me to help u. I made a lot of these, they are quite elegant. Let me know, please.
Best Glue for Seashell Crafting?
I was just at a craft fair a few weeks back and this gentleman had birdhouses covered in shells, and asked him if they were waterproof and he said yes and told him I have a birdhouse and 100s of shells and didnt know what to use...he told me to use clear bathroom...
Uses For Wallpaper?
I had the same problem but I just worked and worked with the screws/pins. You need a strong hand for one thing but using a screw driver (flat head) and pliers, while prying up with the driver, pull with the pliers, it does take time but it does work! Let me...
Large Bib Collar Necklace Template?
Made from what type material...fabric, lace, beads, thread etc? Please specify
Watch Out for Lead Content in Crystal Beads
I also am much of a bead lover and have been for over 35 yrs and use to be able to buy beads anywhere and on the cheap as well...now to find those beads are almost impossible and these Swarovski crystals are so darn expensive I cannot afford them to make certain...
Sealing Acrylic Paint for Outside Use?
Patio paints are absolutely the best. I did the same thing to a large flower pot about 3 years ago to cover an ugly well head and to this day, the paint and pot are holding up very well. I do check it so often and it still looks great and I live in the changing...
School Project: Making a Garden Party Hat?
A typical garden hat, such as a brimmed straw hat, would work and decorate it with gluing seed packets to it, also find garden tools and flower pots in miniature size (they do come in light weight plastic) and glue those as well. The craft stores, ex: Michaels...
Fixing a Peeling Iron-on Transfer?
Use fusible webbing....Pellon works the best! This is used to adhere fabric to fabric. The instructions are on the Pellon. Hope this works for you! Elaine
Craft Ideas for Small Plastic Communion Cups?
Did you ever find anything crafty to do with these communion cups? I have a couple of ideas but didnt post them as not to waste your time or mine. Let me know, thanks.
Using a Brother Computerized Sewing Machine?
JoAnn Fabrics is really great for getting instructions. Sometimes they have classes and very inexpensive. Sometimes they also have someone come into to repair machines for customers as well and if you make an appointment, you can bring it in and he will check...
Sewing Patterns Swap Groups?
As I read this wanted post. I almost thought it was mine from another site...lol. I too, after 20 some years have gone back to sewing and I too find patterns to be outrageous, what a great way to get patterns should anyone have some used ones for sale, or trade...
Wholesale Acrylic Beads?
Enterpriseart.com is also a great bead store! I have purchased from for over 25 years! Good luck!
Use Your Scanner to Make Custom Scrapbooking Paper
This is just the coolest thing Ive seen however I am not too much into scrapbooking but I could use this for other things. Copying and cutting out for decoupage...how exciting. Thank you
Painting a Bird Bath?
Good morning.. I suggest that you use Patio Paints made by DecoArt- they are strictly for indoor/outdoor projects and I do have a few instructions leaflets for birdbaths from Terra Cotta Pots and it suggests to use these type paints. Good luck..oh, you can...
Gluing Seashells to a Bird House?
Thank you all for your input about gluing shells to a wood bird house. I will consider each idea and see what I come up with. Have a grand weekend!
Learning to Knit Vs. Crochet?
I am 64 yrs old and at age 12, someone taught me to knit first, then taught me to crochet. Once you learn both, you will be able to decide to which one you will adapt to the better. In my opinion, crocheting is faster and is more versatile than knitting and...
Restoring Childhood Blanket?
I, myself, would purchase a fleece or flannel backing and use fusible webbing (Wonder Under) to adhere both pieces together using a hot iron and a damp cloth as you are fusing. Find a material as close as you can possible find to match the blanket and cut slightly...
"A Christmas Story" Photo Card
okay, I have a question, my step-daughter and husband LOVES this movie and she bought him that leg lamp for Christmas last year...I would love to make them a card with that leg on the front but where do I get the picture and what would be a good line as such...
Keeping Embroidery Threads In Place?
Aleenes fabric glue will work great. You can find this online, Michaels, or Hobby Lobby. This product is wonderful for it is generally used to apply motifs and such to fabric and it DOES NOT wash out. It does not make your fabric stiff either. I have used it...
Looking For Discount Craft Supplies Websites?
I have been with EnterpriseArt.com for years. They are the best. Let me know if you have found something.
Burning Fingers When Using Glue Gun?
I use either or an ice pick or a dentist type tool. You can cut off the end to not make it so sharp and then grind it down to make it blunt or you can leave as is. This has always worked really great from me.
