Always sign and date your labors of love. I have homemade ornaments from many years ago. Some aren't signed and it's sad not to remember who took the time to create their "labor of love".
By Keeper from NC
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I don't like to rush out and buy a ton of expensive materials before I start a new hobby, so I have found it's worthwhile to take a sample class or visit a craft store for a demo of something I'm interested in trying before I jump in all the way.
Don't despair if you don't have a printer or ink to print patterns off the net. Tape a sheet of paper to the top of your screen, and trace the pattern with a pencil.
If you are handcrafting small angels for ornaments, here is a very easy way to make already wired, angel wings. Simply buy a large, wide roll of glittered or un-glittered wired ribbon. Cut a piece of the ribbon off the roll.
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.
I do a lot of gluing and painting when working on my crafts. It can get pretty messy at times. My solution for this is to buy inexpensive paper towels and cut them into squares or rectangles to keep on hand for quick clean-up of paint tips and glue tips.
I love to crochet and all the old pattern books/magazines excite me when I would find them at garage sales. They are musty, mildewy, who knows what has crawled over, in and through them?
If you are making a craft projects with silk flowers, you can stiffen them, and still keep their bright color, by using the strongest hair spray you can find.
This is handy for people like me who always misplace a lighter or it falls in the couch.
Keeping Things Together While Gluing. Sometimes when you are working on a project, the pieces are difficult to keep together until the glue dries. . .
Look up a favorite picture and once you choose one, enter the url into the box at the following link! You will have custom colors!
I like the recycled bird feeder idea. Here is a faster, simpler way to make holes in any plastic without using a hammer. If you have a gas stove in your kitchen, I use a pair of long handled pliers to hold a longer nail.
For those of you who color your own hair, save the plastic gloves and wear them when working on any kind of messy craft or painting project. They will keep your hands a lot cleaner.
10 ways to reuse an empty needle nose plastic glue bottle.
The saying, "measure twice, cut once", is as old as the hills. It's generally used in carpentry to help prevent the wasting of materials, but it's really a good tip for all crafts.
Here are the questions asked by community members. Read on to see the answers provided by the ThriftyFun community.
I'm looking for a craft for my 5 year old to make to take to the local assistant living facility. My grandfather had a stroke 2 years ago and he loved when my son try's to help him and visit during his recovery over 14 hours away! I want to continue to teach my son to care for others, giving, and hopefully bringing light to another's heart. Anyone has any ideas for him to make and hand out? Thanks
By Lindsey
Here is easy, creative, and educational crafts to make learning fun and engaging for kids. Crafts that can be done are alphabet tree, alphabet drawing board, apple print pumpkin, butterfly crown.
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Picture frames made from popscicle sticks are easy to glue in a square. Cut up calendars or greeting cards to glue to the back and glue on a bright piece of yarn for the hanger. I know you're proud of your grandson.
This page contains sewing tips and tricks. All crafts can be made easier if you are able to pick up some useful tips. Sewing is no exception. Sewing tips can speed up your work and may help you create a nicer final project.
This is a page about cutting fabric straight with scissors. Cutting a straight line, using scissors, when working with fabric is not always that easy.
This is a page about knitting tips and tricks. Even experienced knitters can appreciate a new technique or tool to use in their craft.
This page contains machine embroidery tips and tricks. Beautiful designs can be added to clothing and linens with this tool.
Crochet is a very versatile handicraft that can be used to create beautiful clothing, linens, toys, and more. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced craftsperson, there is always a new tip that might prove to be useful. This is a page about crochet tips and tricks.
This is a page about cutting fabric tips and tricks. Many crafts utilize fabric. There are many tips that you can employ that will help make cutting your fabric easier.
This is a page about stamping tips and tricks. Crafters who enjoy making cards, scrapbookers, and kids all love to use stamps in their artwork.
This page is about cross stitch tips and tricks. No matter what your craft project there are always ways to help it go smoother.
This is a page about using a hot glue gun. An essential tool for many crafting projects is the glue gun.
This is a page about fabric dyeing tips and tricks. Dyeing your own fabric can be very satisfying and allows you to get just the color and shade you want for your project.
This is a page about screen printing tips and tricks. If you are thinking of trying your hand at screen printing at home there are some steps you can follow to ensure a positive experience.
This is a page about quilting tips and tricks. There are a lot of tips for methods of cutting and piecing that can improve your accuracy and speed up your project. Find out ways to get inexpensive fabric or free patterns.
