These days, more and more people are opting to create one-of-a-kind gifts and home decorations by themselves. This is great, as anything made from the heart is special, but knowing what kinds of craft supply offerings are out there gets the creative juices flowing and the hands busy creating!
Craft Fairs Are Always Around
A crafter’s dream comes true. Another craft fair to spend the day shopping with girlfriends, buying new craft items for the home or just coming up with new ideas on items you can make yourself. Where do you find a craft fair to attend? The answer is just about everywhere.
Craft Beads, Old And New
Craft beads have been used to create jewelry and other decorative pieces for hundreds of years. In ancient times, stone, turtle shells, animal horns and hooves, and fresh water clams were used to make decorations. Now, beads can be made from semi-precious stones, wood, glass, and plastic just to name a few. The possibilities with craft beads are endless.
Consider These Choices When Buying A Craft Table
No matter whether you’re looking for a craft table for your kids or one to display all your latest creations at the local Craft Fair, purchasing the right kind and size of table for your needs takes just a little forethought.
Christmas Gift Ideas On A Budget
Teaching your children how to be thoughtful and caring when buying Christmas gifts should be an important part of Christmas. It is also important to teach them how to manage their own money during the holiday season. Be sure to let your kids get involved in Christmas by letting them make or purchase their own presents, even if they are small or low-cost. If the children are too young to handle money, encourage them to make gifts for those they would like to give presents to. …
Children Crafts Are Kids Play
Rainy days and summer vacations always cause mothers and teachers a moment of dismay. How to entertain the children if they can’t go outside and play? Better yet, what kinds of children crafts will help to break up a day filled with lesson plans, errands and other responsibilities?
Can You Do Without Your Crochet Magazine?
Crocheting is a rewarding and popular activity that requires a certain amount of creativity. There are many areas of crocheting to learn and even those who are experienced in crocheting may not have knowledge in certain aspects. Crochet magazines are excellent sources of patterns, tips, ideas and general providers of information regarding the topic. Many people purchase crochet magazines because they are looking for a certain type of pattern or else because they need tips on …
Butterfly Candle Holders
Butterfly candle holders are easy to make and a great gift idea. The materials are very inexpensive, and you can use your imagination for a variety of designs. To get started, you will need:
Bound In Human Skin
The art of bookbinding has been around since the 1st century AD. Over the course of time, various mediums have been used to cover the outside of the books. Leather and cloths have been the most common materials used in the binding of book. Would you believe the most unusual material used to cover a book was that of human skin? It is said to feel very soft, much like suede. It is also said to be reasonably inexpensive, durable and waterproof. The practice of binding books in h…
Bird House Kits Make Great Bird Houses
One great way to attract birds to your garden is by providing them with a comfortable nest in which they would definitely continue returning. Believe it or not, there are bird houses that are already made and there are bird house kits which could be easily assembled on your own. However, if you are adept to working on crafts, you could easily create one simply from any materials that are available around your house.
A Scrapbook Crafts Up Better Memories
A Scrapbook is a personal statement about what is important to you. It is your personal style showing through on every page. This is one fun project that lets you tell your history and feelings in your own words. It is a way to bring joy to you and those around you who happen to see your scrapbook.
Children’s Crafts For A Rainy Day
Another rainy or snowy day and you are stuck at home with the children. They are full of too much energy and are driving you crazy. The weather is too bad to let them go outside and play so how do you keep your sanity and them busy at the same time? Regardless of the age of the children, there are literally hundreds of different children’s craft projects that you can have readily available for such miserable days.