Gift Ideas?

what can u make with vinal material?

Okay, I always wanted to make a awesome Ninja Octopus plushie. But I don't know what kind af fabrics I could use. Name many as possible because I'm from Holland, because maybe somethings that you have there, we don't have that here :3 Thankies for saving my lifeee ^^

I have two questions around the topic of swimming I go swimming nearly every morning and I would like to know 1) Is there something I can do to stop my hair getting dry? I wash my hair as soon as I get out of the pool, and I don't want to wear a swimming hat and look like a...

Can I use cotton balls? I heard of something called poly-fill(?) but I can't find that anywhere near me. It can be pretty much anything right? Stupid question I know. But it isn't so funny when plushies explode :o(

hi im just starting up a buisness with writing on a grain of rice and putting them in little vial bottles,any one have any ideas wat else i can put in the bottles?i wanted to put in little fruits or animals made out of fimo but i dont know how to make them.any help wud be...

I'm planning a project where I spray paint thrifted cowboy boots with glittery paint and then paint over that with a sealant so that the glitter doesn't fall off so easy. What would be the best to use? I was going to use glossy spray sealant, but will that be too stiff? What...

My mom bought a variety pack, and now I have 30 mini cereal boxes. Any ideas?

I had an idea for a project, but I'd need a blank military dog tag, and I'm not sure where to look for one. Would craft stores like Michaels or Hobby Lobby sell something like that? I'm thinking I may have seen blank tags in a kit like those silly "Make your own Hannah Montana...

Hiya! Emma's 3rd bday is in november and i am planing ahead of time to see if certain themes will work. The one theme that seems to be stuck is Coraline. We love that movie and I think it is perfect for Emma. So I need ideas what colors, party favors, decorations, food, gift...

I have a dear friend who will be 40 next month. She is an active woman who needs to practice what she preaches about self care. She would LOVE the little things that I have made for her e.g. rice bags, envelope bags. Seeing how I am on not a deadline, I would like to make her...

I have a growing number of hinged peppermint tins (Altoids) and know there must be a good project out there that I can use them for. Any suggestions?

I'm making one for the school that I go to that's practically brand new. I need two live resources!

does any one else have a ton of small fabric scraps to small to use? what do you do with them? i dont really want to throw them away but theres no point in keeping them..

so i got a box of yarn and some string. i dunno what kind of string it is or what its for i think blankets or something but i dont know how to knit. do you guys know anything i could do with it?

hey guys, first: I'm new ... and a nice "hello" to everyone (: second: I'm searching for a project; It was a headwear thing in yellow that was more like a bonnet. Don't know for sure but i think in the name was something with 'traditional' [!] Ah, oh and yeah the thing is...

So I have 2 glass Coca cola glasses then 2 really neat looking red wine vinegar bottles, and then 2 wine bottles. Any ideas would be great. I was trying to think of something paper mache wise but couldn't come up with anything. Thanks guys

anyone know how to make holes in the letter keys from the qwerty keyboards, so I can make keychains or rings, or whatever else comes to mind. as seen at: http://www.toxel.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/keychains23.jpg thanks !

I'm sad. I just bought my first sewing machine (Brother LX3125) & I was in love..until today.. I just found out that it's not compatible with any other feet..NONE! Not even universal feet. I really wanted to sew jersey knit and now I'll have to do it without a walking foot?!...

So I have a LOT going on with my room and I need a lot of opinions and assistance. 1. Organization of Crafting Supplies: Since I just got a sewing machine a few weeks ago, I've been wanting to do a lot of things, but without an adequate working area, I really can't do much....

I'm getting my daughters photos taken sometime this week and i really really want to crochet her a slouchy tam hat thing. i'm new at crocheting though so i dont know how to downsize the pattern to make her head fit (she's 2) and i cannot find a pattern online for children. If...

Can anyone think of a way to remove rhinestones other than pulling them off? I don't want to damage the fabric. I've pulled a few off, but the glue is still there. Is there anyway to get rid of it?

Hi everyone wanting to make the felt owls but all i can see is the variations on the originals. I have done a search but unable to find the how to pages for the felt own brooches - anyone have them stored somewhere?

i was looking around on etsy to find someone who could custom stamp jewelry tags for me, and i came across a necklace or two that i loved, and they were metal stamped too. i got really excited and almost went straight for the add to cart botton to buy two, one for me, and one...

Hey, so I'm very new to all of this. I love making new things out of old things, but I've only ever made very simple projects. I don't own a sewing machine but I will be getting my grandma's old one very soon. I don't know how to sew or follow a pattern or anything like that....

Can anyone think of a way to pin something without actually pinning it? I have a PVC top that needs to be re-sized, but if I pin it, it will have holes in it. Any ideas?

Hi, whenever I post pics of my stuff they are getting cropped. I've made them smaller but it's still happening. Do I need to make them a specific size to fit? I'd like to post a How To and want to make sure all the pic is showing. Thanks for any help

Hey crafty people! I have tried and failed not only in making but finding a good tutoral on how to make adoable fabric bows like the ones Kelly from I'm Your Present makes? imyourpresent.etsy.com I love how flat they are but can't figure out how to scrunch them up in the...

I know it's been forever since I visited CO+K but when I had a craft issue, I knew it was the best place to find an answer. What I want to do is paint over a finished dollar store soap dish. It's ceramic and painted with a shiny finish. I'm having trouble getting acrylic paint...

Ok. I've been trying to figure out a new design for shirt, and i want something people would actually get when they see it. What are growing trends or topics or things of the such. I need ideas!!! Also is there any sites about diy that's for guys. I've been looking around but...

Hiya people i need loads of soda pop tabs for a project ,im making a belly dancer bra ,belt and fingerless gloves [that takes allot of pop tabs] http://cherry165creations.blogspot.com/ and so im asking because i know allot of people in here are really eco friendly and recycle...