Craft

I have a bunch of vintage-esque lace that I am trying to get off my hands. Here's the links: http://www.etsy.com/listing/77762099/vintage-like-cream-and-pink-victorian http://www.etsy.com/listing/77761433/vintage-like-wide-victorian-floral-lace...

I just recieved an invitation for a very good friends of mine wedding. And when I send back my rsvp I really want to send heard a little handmade gift as well in celebration I was wondering if anyone had any good ideas of what a lovely gift would be?

I was looking at hobby lobby's add and this week they have McCall's patterns for 99 cents :]

Hey ive had a few people try explain ATC's to me but i'm sill rather baffled. I was hoping people could maybe post up some of there own creations and try break it down for me. Is itjust a certain size piece of card, decorated in anyway? do the bunch of card need to be of the...

So one of my friends is having a potluck, and I'm not really sure what to bring. I make awesome truffles, so I might make those, but I also wanna make something else that's not an unhealthy dessert (since that seems to be all we teens k ow how to make haha). I wad wondering if...

I am making a cover-up for something and I need to sew an over-sized rubber band into the top as you would if you were using elastic. Since the rubber band is one continuous piece, how can I accomplish that? Thinking about doing this is making my hair hurt!!!

(ETA: How did I misspell "Potter" in the subject line? -__-) The final Harry Potter movie comes out on the 15th and, obviously, opening day is going to be a monumental blowout. I was hoping some people would like to share some Potter-themed crafts that can be done reasonably...

Hey everyone I'm going to buy a heat gun to use for embossing. But I was wondering if anyone knew of any other things/crafts you can do with a heat gun? Thanks

Please Help!!! I have a Janome RE1306 and everytime I thread up and start sewing my white thread is coming out a blacky grey color looks like it could possibly be machine oil. Havnt had my machine long and has done it ever since I got it does anyone know how I can fix this????...

Hi everyone I was wondering if any of you would be able to help me. I live in Australia and I’m after fluro orange waterproof fabric to make a cover for my partners hiking back pack. If anyone could please tell me where I could possibly purchase this type of fabric I would be...

Hi! So I have always wanted to learn how to sew, so I am thinking of taking a sewing for beginners class at a local college and am totally excited about it! So I have begun my search for a good sewing machine for under $100 so what are some good sewing machines? What should I...

I need more DIY Wedding ideas. My fiance and I are going to get married after I get my bachelor's degree in Fine Art. It's likely not going to be until June of 2013, but since I plan to do pretty much everything on my own, I want to get all the decorations planned way ahead of...

After shopping for a wedding dress, finding one I love and having it not fit in one certain area, I want to make my own. Does anyone know of any tutes on how to make a (preferably strapless) dress from scratch? Time frame: 2 years, but I want to practise making a dress...

What purpose do they have? Are they just for a decoration thing?

will I be able to do it by hand? I don't think my machine will be up to it, if I can't sew it, is there a type of glue I can use? I have UHU, PVA and fabric on hand.

Just thought it'd be nice to have a topic where we can discuss which suppliers we use to get our supplies for crafting. Alway good to share For my jewellery I use www.beadsunlimited.co.uk to get my findings and wholesale charms, A shop in my towns high street called Raphaels...

I really want to dye my hair blue (or green) this summer but i'm not really sure how to. I have light/med brown hair but I really don't want to bleach it. Is there anyway I can get away without bleaching it? The colour i'm looking for is either dark green or medium blue - not...

To iron on one side, or both sides? Which do you do? On the packets the pictures don't seem to be ironed.

Okay I've been checking out this site for quite awhile and I have even made stuff...which I will post soon. Now because I find every single one of you ridiculously talented- I need your help. It's kind of a big project, but if you are bored enough one day- any ideas would be...

Hey everyone I am putting this topic here so I wont clog up the Swap board, because this is just and idea right now =D I already blogged about it on my profile page, lol. but here is the jist of it. Ok So I just found out about these awesome dolls! I know that they are called...

I'm wondering if anyone has any eco-friendly suggestions on how to deal with ant infestations in my flower garden. They're EVERYWHERE! I read online that they don't like cinnamon, or coffee grounds, so I saved up a months worth of grounds and sprinkled them everywhere, but to...

Hello there So, today my brother and his wife offered to give me their hedgehog, Hermes. I've always wanted a hedgehog for the longest time, but I'm worried I won't be able to take care of him I know some of the basics about him, and of course there's always info on google,...

Does anyone know how or where I can find a tutorial, for this type of skirt: http://purpleravenwings.deviantart.com/art/Pirate-skirt-83441556?q=boost%3Apopular%20pirate%20skirt&qo=0 I'm mainly just looking to do the top or that not the striped part Thanks!

does anyone know a good place online to buy hardware for dog and cat collars? i need different sizes

I've been making jewellery and crafts for the best part of my life and i love it and always get comments from friends, family and collegues that i should start selling my crafts seriously. I have been thinking about it for a while and really want to make a go of it. Not just...

http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e20154330bbed6970c-500wi ^I'm trying to make a necklace like the one in the picture, but I can't find any tutorials for skull beads. Has anyone come across any good ones that you could possibly post a link to? I would be...

So I just recently started using Fimo clay, and I put it in a ziplock back after I was finished using it. But when I took it out today, which is about a week later I can tell its getting kinda hard. Any suggestions on how to keep it from drying out?

Please need help.. need to shut my hubby up, so desperate trying to find the old original recipie of chocolate crunch cake, if i remember right it was also served up with pink custard.. Done various recipie ideas.. but he keeps saying.. no, didnt taste like that when i was a...

im trying to make a magnetic spice rack like this http://www.amazon.com/Kamenstein-Tin-Magnetic-Spice-Rack/dp/B0002TVV34 where could i find the containers? i cant find them anywhere