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A GUIDE TO USING VELLUM PAPER, INCLUDING TIPS AND IDEAS Professional scrapbook artist, paper crafter, and author, I have taught people how to make family memories into legacies for 20 years. Vellum is a translucent paper that is underused by most scrapbook artists and card makers. It's an elegant paper that can be used in a variety of projects. It was 47 OUTSTANDING YARN CRAFT IDEAS Make the super cute birds shown above by following the tutorial at the Marrietta blog. 1. Dream Catchers. This is a great craft to use in conjunction with the American Indian classroom lessons. The dream catcher is always a tried and true yarn craft to do with the kids. For the directions, go to handmade by kelly. 2. THE 27 BEST FREE CURTAIN PATTERNS TO ADD TO YOUR TO-DO pinterest-pin-it. 6. Pocketed Window Topper. This super easy window topper uses a wide continental curtain rod. Just make sure to make the rod pocket larger than the width of the rod. pinterest-pin-it. 7. Baby Nursery Curtains and Valance. Choose the colors for your baby's room and then sew these cute curtains to match. HOW TO MAKE A BOOK NOOK FOR BEGINNERS (WITH BOOKSHELF Create and Glue the Right Wall. For the right wall of the nook: Print and glue the brick printout onto the board. Cut 2 pieces of 1 1/2" x 9" and 3/3" x 9" boards. Place the thinner board on top of the thicker ones. Glue them together. Add the bottom and top boards to create a frame. pinterest-pin-it. 38 REMARKABLE PINECONE CRAFTS Loraine Brummer (author) from Hartington, Nebraska on November 25, 2014: Thanks, favored, for your visit, comment and thumbs up. I'll be visiting your profile and hubs soon. Mary Norton from Ontario, Canada on November 24, 2014:. These are really beautiful. HOW TO MAKE FLOWERS FROM COFFEE FILTERS: 8 PATTERNS AND 60 Coffee Filters: Make sure they're standard-sized. 2 Tubes Water-Based Paint: Choose colors that are similar in tones, such as yellow/orange, pink/red, or blue/purple. 3 Containers. 3 Cups Water: You'll pour one cup of water in each container. 10 Plastic Drinking

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SHOULD I FORGE A KNIFE FROM A LAWNMOWER BLADE? The short answer is no, you should not forge your first knife from a lawnmower blade. Instead of using a found lawnmower blade, use 5160, 1084, or 1070. I will go over the reasons in this article, along with other basic blacksmithing tips. HOW TO ALTER A PAIR OF SHORTS: EASY SEWING PROJECT I had a pair of shorts that were too big. They were the perfect length, and I loved that the color went with so many of my tops and shoes. The shorts were a bit too big around the waist and hips, so I pinned them for a quick sewing job that resulted in them fitting like

a dream!

HOW TO USE ALCOHOL INK ON GLASS DIY Glass Project Ideas. Using alcohol ink on thrift store finds is a rewarding hobby, and this project is quick and inexpensive to make! I rescued these brandy snifters from a secondhand store for a whopping

10 cents each.

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A GUIDE TO USING VELLUM PAPER, INCLUDING TIPS AND IDEAS Professional scrapbook artist, paper crafter, and author, I have taught people how to make family memories into legacies for 20 years. Vellum is a translucent paper that is underused by most scrapbook artists and card makers. It's an elegant paper that can be used in a variety of projects. It was 47 OUTSTANDING YARN CRAFT IDEAS Make the super cute birds shown above by following the tutorial at the Marrietta blog. 1. Dream Catchers. This is a great craft to use in conjunction with the American Indian classroom lessons. The dream catcher is always a tried and true yarn craft to do with the kids. For the directions, go to handmade by kelly. 2. THE 27 BEST FREE CURTAIN PATTERNS TO ADD TO YOUR TO-DO pinterest-pin-it. 6. Pocketed Window Topper. This super easy window topper uses a wide continental curtain rod. Just make sure to make the rod pocket larger than the width of the rod. pinterest-pin-it. 7. Baby Nursery Curtains and Valance. Choose the colors for your baby's room and then sew these cute curtains to match. HOW TO MAKE A BOOK NOOK FOR BEGINNERS (WITH BOOKSHELF Create and Glue the Right Wall. For the right wall of the nook: Print and glue the brick printout onto the board. Cut 2 pieces of 1 1/2" x 9" and 3/3" x 9" boards. Place the thinner board on top of the thicker ones. Glue them together. Add the bottom and top boards to create a frame. pinterest-pin-it. 38 REMARKABLE PINECONE CRAFTS Loraine Brummer (author) from Hartington, Nebraska on November 25, 2014: Thanks, favored, for your visit, comment and thumbs up. I'll be visiting your profile and hubs soon. Mary Norton from Ontario, Canada on November 24, 2014:. These are really beautiful. HOW TO MAKE FLOWERS FROM COFFEE FILTERS: 8 PATTERNS AND 60 Coffee Filters: Make sure they're standard-sized. 2 Tubes Water-Based Paint: Choose colors that are similar in tones, such as yellow/orange, pink/red, or blue/purple. 3 Containers. 3 Cups Water: You'll pour one cup of water in each container. 10 Plastic Drinking

Straws.

SHOULD I FORGE A KNIFE FROM A LAWNMOWER BLADE? The short answer is no, you should not forge your first knife from a lawnmower blade. Instead of using a found lawnmower blade, use 5160, 1084, or 1070. I will go over the reasons in this article, along with other basic blacksmithing tips. HOW TO ALTER A PAIR OF SHORTS: EASY SEWING PROJECT I had a pair of shorts that were too big. They were the perfect length, and I loved that the color went with so many of my tops and shoes. The shorts were a bit too big around the waist and hips, so I pinned them for a quick sewing job that resulted in them fitting like

a dream!

HOW TO USE ALCOHOL INK ON GLASS DIY Glass Project Ideas. Using alcohol ink on thrift store finds is a rewarding hobby, and this project is quick and inexpensive to make! I rescued these brandy snifters from a secondhand store for a whopping

10 cents each.

29 ALL FREE DOLL MAKING PATTERNS 21. Santa Claus. The pattern and instructions for making a Santa doll can be found at Creative Cloth Dolls. pinterest-pin-it. 22. Elli, Connor and Chloe. Make both a boy and a girl fabric doll by finding and following the directions and patterns at Make It & NEEDLE FELTING FOR BEGINNERS (WITH PATTERN) This is an easy felting project for beginners. This article shows you how to make a needle-felted 'rubber ducky' and includes an exercise pattern, a list of materials you'll need, and steps on how to create your first needle felting craft. 38 REMARKABLE PINECONE CRAFTS Loraine Brummer (author) from Hartington, Nebraska on November 25, 2014: Thanks, favored, for your visit, comment and thumbs up. I'll be visiting your profile and hubs soon. Mary Norton from Ontario, Canada on November 24, 2014:. These are really beautiful. HOW TO MAKE A FORGE FROM AN OLD PROPANE TANK FOR Your First Forge From an Old Propane Tank . This was the second propane forge that I made, and the current one that I use. I learned a lot building this forge, and I hope that you will learn much using these instructions to build your own homemade propane tank forge. HOW TO REPAINT METAL: RESTORING AND PAINTING A RUSTED Give New Life to an Old Metal Container with a Little Sandpaper and Fresh Paint . Old rusted metal is easy to repaint and to refinish, and there are many neglected metal objects out there that are worth saving with a little touch-up and a little paint. 52 BEAUTIFUL CD CRAFT IDEAS 11. Mosaic Photo Frame. This is a very pretty and unique use for old CDs. Find the instructions at Make it Easy Crafts. pinterest-pin-it. 12. Lotus Shrine. Make an interesting and pretty lotus shrine from old CDs you have laying around the house. pinterest-pin-it. 40 UNIQUE HOMEMADE GRADUATION GIFTS pinterest-pin-it. 6. Wristlet Key Fobs. If you need a bunch of graduation gifts, this is a great idea. Make the wristlet key fobs for both the girl and the boy graduates. Make it easy for them to remember where their keys are. The tutorial for making the HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN BEADED GOLF-STROKE COUNTER Instructions. First, thread the cord through the lobster clip and make a larger loop over the top of it. This is so you can loop it and clip the counter to larger things. I doubled my thread to make it a bit stronger. Tie it off with a knot at the bottom of the clip. Thread

your first bead.

HOW TO BUILD A PETERSON SLANT-FRONT STYLE BLUEBIRD HOUSE Lay out the angle of side pieces (C). To determine the angle of the cut, measure 3-1/4" from one end of a side piece. With a straight edge, draw a line from the 3-1/4" mark on the bottom edge to the top corner. This represents a 22-degree angle to create the slanted front of the nest box. Cut along the line to create an angled side piece. THE BEST WAYS TO ORGANIZE AND STORE BEADS AND JEWELRY The SE 87136DB 30-Piece Plastic Screw-Top Container Set in a Clear Storage Box consists of 30 very small (1" wide x 1 1/16" tall), clear, screw-top containers in a compact (6 1/2" long x 5 1/2" wide) storage box. It provides a neat way to organize and store your seed beads, small bicone beads, small quantities of special or leftover beads from FELTMAGNETPAINTINGCRAFTSTEXTILES & SEWINGPHOTOGRAPHYDRAWINGSCULPTURE Crafts. Come here for the DIY inspiration you need to finally dust off your camera lens or creative supplies — turn your craft into your

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CHOOSE THE RIGHT BIRDHOUSE: ATTRACTING BIRDS WITH Attract the Right Birds. Not every type of bird will move into a birdhouse to build their nest and raise their young. Birdhouses attract certain species of birds, collectively referred to as cavity nesters. Birds that nest in cavities include bluebirds, chickadees, wrens, woodpeckers and purple martins. Other birds such as robins and

cardinals

A GUIDE TO USING VELLUM PAPER, INCLUDING TIPS AND IDEAS Professional scrapbook artist, paper crafter, and author, I have taught people how to make family memories into legacies for 20 years. Vellum is a translucent paper that is underused by most scrapbook artists and card makers. It's an elegant paper that can be used in a variety of projects. It was ART THAT SELLS: TOP THEMES, SUBJECTS, AND MEDIUMS FOR BEST Art That Sells: Top Themes, Subjects, and Mediums for Best-Selling Art. Author: John Dyhouse. As an artist, I like to know what sells. My own favourite genres are landscapes (mostly semi-abstract) and abstract paintings. pinterest-pin-it. Gustav Klimt's landscape, Bauerngarten (1907), sold for KNITTING TIPS: THE BEST KNITTED ITEMS TO MAKE AND SELL AT Hot Trends. Handmade baskets are a hot trend this year at craft shows and fairs. There are a number of ways to incorporate knitting in basket making. I've linked my own basket knitting pattern as a sample. Sarah E. White also has a knitting pattern and directions for felting a basket at her site on About.com. These felted baskets are great when made as a set and can be embellished with beads HOW TO KNIT BLANKET SQUARES FOR CHARITY The charity I support prefer to receive squares and then sew up the blankets themselves. The blocks require a long tail for this final part and it's quite easy to do. Finish your final row and then leave a tail measuring about 50 cm. Loop this tail around your hand until it's folded up against the square. Use a needle to thread a loose piece of HOW TO BUILD A PETERSON SLANT-FRONT STYLE BLUEBIRD HOUSE Lay out the angle of side pieces (C). To determine the angle of the cut, measure 3-1/4" from one end of a side piece. With a straight edge, draw a line from the 3-1/4" mark on the bottom edge to the top corner. This represents a 22-degree angle to create the slanted front of the nest box. Cut along the line to create an angled side piece. HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN BEAD ANIMAL KEYCHAIN 1. Take your measuring tape or ruler and measure out 6 ft (1.8 m) of plastic lacing. This measurement does not need to be exact. Once measured, cut the length of plastic lacing and set the spool aside. 2. Thread the lacing through the lanyard clip HOW TO KNIT A BASIC BABY HAT: FREE (AND EASY!) PATTERN Pattern Instructions. With Color A, cast on (64, 80, 96) stitches evenly on three US #6 (4 mm) double-pointed needles. Make sure not to twist and join to knit in the round. Cast on (64, 80, 96) stitches with a US #6 (4 mm) circular needle by using yarn HOW TO USE ALCOHOL INK ON GLASS DIY Glass Project Ideas. Using alcohol ink on thrift store finds is a rewarding hobby, and this project is quick and inexpensive to make! I rescued these brandy snifters from a secondhand store for a whopping

10 cents each.

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CHOOSE THE RIGHT BIRDHOUSE: ATTRACTING BIRDS WITH Attract the Right Birds. Not every type of bird will move into a birdhouse to build their nest and raise their young. Birdhouses attract certain species of birds, collectively referred to as cavity nesters. Birds that nest in cavities include bluebirds, chickadees, wrens, woodpeckers and purple martins. Other birds such as robins and

cardinals

A GUIDE TO USING VELLUM PAPER, INCLUDING TIPS AND IDEAS Professional scrapbook artist, paper crafter, and author, I have taught people how to make family memories into legacies for 20 years. Vellum is a translucent paper that is underused by most scrapbook artists and card makers. It's an elegant paper that can be used in a variety of projects. It was ART THAT SELLS: TOP THEMES, SUBJECTS, AND MEDIUMS FOR BEST Art That Sells: Top Themes, Subjects, and Mediums for Best-Selling Art. Author: John Dyhouse. As an artist, I like to know what sells. My own favourite genres are landscapes (mostly semi-abstract) and abstract paintings. pinterest-pin-it. Gustav Klimt's landscape, Bauerngarten (1907), sold for KNITTING TIPS: THE BEST KNITTED ITEMS TO MAKE AND SELL AT Hot Trends. Handmade baskets are a hot trend this year at craft shows and fairs. There are a number of ways to incorporate knitting in basket making. I've linked my own basket knitting pattern as a sample. Sarah E. White also has a knitting pattern and directions for felting a basket at her site on About.com. These felted baskets are great when made as a set and can be embellished with beads HOW TO KNIT BLANKET SQUARES FOR CHARITY The charity I support prefer to receive squares and then sew up the blankets themselves. The blocks require a long tail for this final part and it's quite easy to do. Finish your final row and then leave a tail measuring about 50 cm. Loop this tail around your hand until it's folded up against the square. Use a needle to thread a loose piece of HOW TO BUILD A PETERSON SLANT-FRONT STYLE BLUEBIRD HOUSE Lay out the angle of side pieces (C). To determine the angle of the cut, measure 3-1/4" from one end of a side piece. With a straight edge, draw a line from the 3-1/4" mark on the bottom edge to the top corner. This represents a 22-degree angle to create the slanted front of the nest box. Cut along the line to create an angled side piece. HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN BEAD ANIMAL KEYCHAIN 1. Take your measuring tape or ruler and measure out 6 ft (1.8 m) of plastic lacing. This measurement does not need to be exact. Once measured, cut the length of plastic lacing and set the spool aside. 2. Thread the lacing through the lanyard clip HOW TO KNIT A BASIC BABY HAT: FREE (AND EASY!) PATTERN Pattern Instructions. With Color A, cast on (64, 80, 96) stitches evenly on three US #6 (4 mm) double-pointed needles. Make sure not to twist and join to knit in the round. Cast on (64, 80, 96) stitches with a US #6 (4 mm) circular needle by using yarn HOW TO USE ALCOHOL INK ON GLASS DIY Glass Project Ideas. Using alcohol ink on thrift store finds is a rewarding hobby, and this project is quick and inexpensive to make! I rescued these brandy snifters from a secondhand store for a whopping

10 cents each.

NEEDLE FELTING FOR BEGINNERS (WITH PATTERN) This is an easy felting project for beginners. This article shows you how to make a needle-felted 'rubber ducky' and includes an exercise pattern, a list of materials you'll need, and steps on how to create your first needle felting craft. FABRIC PRINTING & TYPES OF PRINTING The application of color in a predetermined pattern (design) on the fabric's surface using various techniques and methods is called printing.. It can take place before construction of fabric on the yarns, or after the fabric is constructed or even on the completion of

garments.

52 BEAUTIFUL CD CRAFT IDEAS 11. Mosaic Photo Frame. This is a very pretty and unique use for old CDs. Find the instructions at Make it Easy Crafts. pinterest-pin-it. 12. Lotus Shrine. Make an interesting and pretty lotus shrine from old CDs you have laying around the house. pinterest-pin-it. HOW TO MAKE INCENSE (WITH 5 RECIPES TO TRY) 3. Break off small roughly almond-sized pieces from the mixture. Roll them into balls or pellet shapes. 4. Cover a board or similar flat-ridged surface with wax paper. Place the pellets on to the wax paper and then put the board inside a paper bag. Leave the pellets in the bag until they are dry enough to handle. 5. HOW TO KNIT A BASIC BABY HAT: FREE (AND EASY!) PATTERN Pattern Instructions. With Color A, cast on (64, 80, 96) stitches evenly on three US #6 (4 mm) double-pointed needles. Make sure not to twist and join to knit in the round. Cast on (64, 80, 96) stitches with a US #6 (4 mm) circular needle by using yarn FREE CROCHET BABY HAT PATTERNS IDEAL FOR BEGINNERS The Easiest Pattern Ever. I love crocheting baby hats and want to share with you my favourite free easy patterns for beginners. I have included one simple free crochet pattern made special for beginners to help you to create a simple cute hat. HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN BEADED GOLF-STROKE COUNTER Instructions. First, thread the cord through the lobster clip and make a larger loop over the top of it. This is so you can loop it and clip the counter to larger things. I doubled my thread to make it a bit stronger. Tie it off with a knot at the bottom of the clip. Thread

your first bead.

HOW TO MAKE A DENIM RAG QUILT A step by step guide to making a Denim Rag Quilt. With full size pictures. This particular quilt is 60"x70" in size. And will fit a twin size bed easily, But my husband saw what I was doing and has now claimed the quilt for himself, to use in his Big truck sleeper. HOW TO PRICE HOMEMADE CRAFT ITEMS: FORMULAS AND OTHER This article is about how to price homemade craft items. It includes the most commonly used formulas for baseline, retail, and wholesale pricing as well as advice on everything from comparing the prices of similar items to the advantages of buying wholesale supplies. HOW TO OXIDIZE BRASS AND COPPER TO THAT GORGEOUS BROWN The Hard-Boiled-Egg Method. This is an eco-friendly way to oxidize copper and sterling silver. The process takes four to six hours. Here is what you need: Two or three hard-boiled eggs (boiled for at least 5 minutes; the yolk should be solid). A small FELTMAGNETPAINTINGCRAFTSTEXTILES & SEWINGPHOTOGRAPHYDRAWINGSCULPTURE Crafts. Come here for the DIY inspiration you need to finally dust off your camera lens or creative supplies — turn your craft into your

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38 REMARKABLE PINECONE CRAFTS Loraine Brummer (author) from Hartington, Nebraska on November 25, 2014: Thanks, favored, for your visit, comment and thumbs up. I'll be visiting your profile and hubs soon. Mary Norton from Ontario, Canada on November 24, 2014:. These are really beautiful. 47 OUTSTANDING YARN CRAFT IDEAS Check out 40+ outstanding yarn crafts for kids, teenagers, and adults. These craft project ideas using yarn include snowmen, Santa, trees, angels, dream catchers, weaving art, Christmas and Halloween ornaments, Easter crafts, and more! CHOOSE THE RIGHT BIRDHOUSE: ATTRACTING BIRDS WITHBEST BIRDHOUSES FOR BIRDSBIRDHOUSE TYPE BY BIRDDIFFERENT BIRDHOUSES FOR DIFFERENT BIRDSUNIQUE BIRDHOUSES How to Choose the Best Birdhouse. With all of the birdhouses available on the market, and with so many different woodworking plans for building a birdhouse, how do you choose the best birdhouse for the birds in your yard? Birds are very selective when it comes to choosing a place to nest and raise their families, and they will not take up residence in a birdhouse that does live up to their HOW TO KNIT BLANKET SQUARES FOR CHARITY The best way to find the right charity is to Google keywords like: charity, blankets, knitted squares. You might find a local organization but there are HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN BEADED GOLF-STROKE COUNTER A golf-stroke counter is very useful, but I found them all to be either boring or too expensive. So, I made my own for a fraction of the cost and in the style I liked. It's quick and easy to make! HOW TO SEW A CASSEROLE TOTE CARRIER OR COZY Use these step-by-step instructions to sew your own casserole carrier. Now you can have something stylish to carry your covered dishes to those potlucks or Thanksgiving dinners you're invited to. They are great gift ideas as well. Happy sewing! HOW TO USE ALCOHOL INK ON GLASS DIY Glass Project Ideas. Using alcohol ink on thrift store finds is a rewarding hobby, and this project is quick and inexpensive to make! I rescued these brandy snifters from a secondhand store for a whopping

10 cents each.

HOW TO CUSTOMIZE CROCHET CHAIR SOCKS (FREE This hub provides a tutorial on how to protect your floors by crocheting chair socks. It also includes a free pattern for a customization done on a chair with circular ends but thin legs. It also has a short tutorial on how to make hole-free magic circles. HOW TO MAKE A CROCHETED DISHCLOTH: EASY PATTERN USING HALF The pattern below is for a basic, no-fuss crocheted dishcloth. If you aren't a knitter or you prefer the texture of crocheted cloths, this tutorial can help you to make your own crocheted dishcloths. FELTMAGNETPAINTINGCRAFTSTEXTILES & SEWINGPHOTOGRAPHYDRAWINGSCULPTURE Crafts. Come here for the DIY inspiration you need to finally dust off your camera lens or creative supplies — turn your craft into your

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38 REMARKABLE PINECONE CRAFTS Loraine Brummer (author) from Hartington, Nebraska on November 25, 2014: Thanks, favored, for your visit, comment and thumbs up. I'll be visiting your profile and hubs soon. Mary Norton from Ontario, Canada on November 24, 2014:. These are really beautiful. 47 OUTSTANDING YARN CRAFT IDEAS Check out 40+ outstanding yarn crafts for kids, teenagers, and adults. These craft project ideas using yarn include snowmen, Santa, trees, angels, dream catchers, weaving art, Christmas and Halloween ornaments, Easter crafts, and more! CHOOSE THE RIGHT BIRDHOUSE: ATTRACTING BIRDS WITHBEST BIRDHOUSES FOR BIRDSBIRDHOUSE TYPE BY BIRDDIFFERENT BIRDHOUSES FOR DIFFERENT BIRDSUNIQUE BIRDHOUSES How to Choose the Best Birdhouse. With all of the birdhouses available on the market, and with so many different woodworking plans for building a birdhouse, how do you choose the best birdhouse for the birds in your yard? Birds are very selective when it comes to choosing a place to nest and raise their families, and they will not take up residence in a birdhouse that does live up to their HOW TO KNIT BLANKET SQUARES FOR CHARITY The best way to find the right charity is to Google keywords like: charity, blankets, knitted squares. You might find a local organization but there are HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN BEADED GOLF-STROKE COUNTER A golf-stroke counter is very useful, but I found them all to be either boring or too expensive. So, I made my own for a fraction of the cost and in the style I liked. It's quick and easy to make! HOW TO SEW A CASSEROLE TOTE CARRIER OR COZY Use these step-by-step instructions to sew your own casserole carrier. Now you can have something stylish to carry your covered dishes to those potlucks or Thanksgiving dinners you're invited to. They are great gift ideas as well. Happy sewing! HOW TO USE ALCOHOL INK ON GLASS DIY Glass Project Ideas. Using alcohol ink on thrift store finds is a rewarding hobby, and this project is quick and inexpensive to make! I rescued these brandy snifters from a secondhand store for a whopping

10 cents each.

HOW TO CUSTOMIZE CROCHET CHAIR SOCKS (FREE This hub provides a tutorial on how to protect your floors by crocheting chair socks. It also includes a free pattern for a customization done on a chair with circular ends but thin legs. It also has a short tutorial on how to make hole-free magic circles. HOW TO MAKE A CROCHETED DISHCLOTH: EASY PATTERN USING HALF The pattern below is for a basic, no-fuss crocheted dishcloth. If you aren't a knitter or you prefer the texture of crocheted cloths, this tutorial can help you to make your own crocheted dishcloths. 47 OUTSTANDING YARN CRAFT IDEAS Check out 40+ outstanding yarn crafts for kids, teenagers, and adults. These craft project ideas using yarn include snowmen, Santa, trees, angels, dream catchers, weaving art, Christmas and Halloween ornaments, Easter crafts, and more! 44 FUN AND EASY CRAFT IDEAS FOR LITTLE KIDS 41. Starry Night. This craft will keep little ones occupied for a while, which is perfect on a rainy day when they have to stay indoors. Use finger paints, magazine pages, scissors, and glue sticks. 40 UNIQUE HOMEMADE GRADUATION GIFTS Unique, homemade graduation gifts for all your graduates, high school and college. College type gifts and money gift holders. HOW TO FRAME YOUR CROSS STITCH The safest way to beautifully display your finished cross stitch, embroidery or needlework projects is to put them in a frame. Small designs also make beautiful gifts, and by framing it yourself you can keep the cost of the gift to a reasonable amount. BEST CROCHET HOOK AND SIZE FOR BEGINNERS Getting Started With This Wonderful Yarn Craft. I wish I'd known what type and size of hook to get when I first started crochet because, unfortunately, I bought an awful lot of different brands and styles before I actually settled on something that was both easy and comfortable to work with in my hand as well as producing great

results.

THE 27 BEST FREE CURTAIN PATTERNS TO ADD TO YOUR TO-DO Free curtain patterns for making valances, swags, jabots, café curtains, shades, and drapes. Browse through some of the best curtain sewing pattern ideas for your next window treatment. HOW MUCH SHOULD I CHARGE FOR MY PAINTINGS? If you are an artist and wondering how much you should charge for your paintings then there are a number of criteria that you should think about in setting your price. Check out this information from a professional artist. HOW TO ALTER A PAIR OF SHORTS: EASY SEWING PROJECT I had a pair of shorts that were too big. They were the perfect length, and I loved that the color went with so many of my tops and shoes. The shorts were a bit too big around the waist and hips, so I pinned them for a quick sewing job that resulted in them fitting like

a dream!

HOW TO MAKE A T-SHIRT QUILT FOR BEGINNERS A STEP-BY-STEP Pick your border fabric, filling, and backing. I chose a basic dark blue cotton for the fabric that was to border the individual shirts. Be sure to pre-wash this fabric before you sew it on, as it will shrink a little bit and you don’t want it to scrunch up your quilt the first time you have to wash it. HOW TO SEW A DECORATIVE OVEN-DOOR DRESS: FREE PATTERN 6. Sew on Lace Trim and Pin Towel to Bodice Lining. Attach lace to the raw edge of the bodice sleeves, turning under the ends. Attach lace to the raw edge of the neckline, making sure to catch the outside fabric and the lining, and turning under the ends of the lace.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

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Jul 2, 2020

DRAWING

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ARTIST CORNER

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By JC Scull

Sep 15, 2020

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Mar 19, 2019

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5 LESSONS LEARNED AS AN ARTIST THAT CHANGED MY LIFE

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Sep 30, 2018

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