Craft Chat & Swaps

ok so im making this bracelet out of candy wrappers. it has that wax in it so its kinda hard to get them to sick together any ideas at all????????

I want to do this swap thing!! No idea how it works tho- help!

So, some of you know I've been working hard to get my Etsy shop back up and running. Well, tonight I finally got a rush of 3am-progress! Check out http://discordiasapple.etsy.com to see what I have up so far, and enter HIGHFIVE5 to save 5% if you buy anything. I have tons of...

So I enharited this huge box of a little over a thousand zippers. All brand new. All different sizes, widths, and colors. Any ideas of what I can do with them?

hi everyone, i've just create this ring base out of a broken button and some wire.. how would you decorate it? i'd like this to be a big statement ring. any suggestion would be very appreciated! thanks...

how would you go about making dividers for a handbag?The middle one with a zipper? Im making one the outside part i can get but the divider and zipper middle Im kinda not with it..lol..thanks Pj

So I've started my own Custom Shoe company, and I need help with paint. painting on patent leather and shoes period is a pain! I've worked with acrylic which ends up being messy and spray paint which i can't really control either? I do use a sealer and especially for bottom...

So I've started my own Custom Shoe company, and I need help with paint. painting on patent leather and shoes period is a pain! I've worked with acrylic which ends up being messy and spray paint which i can't really control either? I do use a sealer and especially for bottom...

Hey , my names Marissa! I'm just wondering if anyone out there makes and sells their own jewelry? I want to sell at a local farmers market and was just looking for any tips or anything thanks!

I currently work in Afflecks in Manchester, on the 2nd floor selling my unique creations (most of which aren't even on here !) http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Rebel-Without-a-Cause/164887343566460 here's the link you should definitely go + check it out. feel free to send me...

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I work in a library and I really want to get away from the boring gray desk of mine! I am looking for a way to cover the top of my desk, that will be easy to remove and super adorable. Anyone have any ideas? I was thinking about just making a collage and laminating it, but I...

Yesterday I bought a tank top at PacSun, and it was pretty darn expensive but it was well worth the money. When I tried it on, it was pretty baggy and made my hips look too big, so I used the safety pin corset technique to tighten it up a bit. But one of the safety pins had...

Any good tactics on making these? I've read several options 1) hot glue gun (but i'm sure it's a mess) 2) leather hole puncher?

Ok, so I've seen a ton of tutorials on how to make sling bags but they are all square shaped or have bottoms. I would love to make a bag in this exact shape: http://www.alphatrades.com/articles/hippie_gypsy_sling_bag_tie-dyed_by_hand_unique_red_2916.htm Does anyone know where...

I recently entered a contest called "The Design Your Look Challenge". This challenge called for me to design my ideal spring look. On April 11th, voting on the entries began. I am calling on all of you here at CO+K to help me out by voting for my look. The polls are open until...

Hi everyone, I'm new to the community. I had a question... would mod podge be successful in making replicas such as these? and with mod podge, since I've never used it before myself. what kind of images can I use so i can execute this successfully? ideas and help please!

The Monthly Craft Challenge is a craft challenge every month (starting in May) where you complete different crafts Here is how it works: You make at least 10 projects in May: 2 with the month's theme (May:flowers,sun,etc.) 1 wearable item (can be revamped clothing) 1 hair...

Soooo I'm gonna be taking commissions to try and donate to the Japanese Red Cross. Since I'm broke and I can't really donate much, I thought this would be a good way to help Japan. If anyone here is interested, all the information is here:...

Is such a pity we can't edit the title of our threads anymore ! Next weekend I'm involved with the Earthday projects in my local area. So I wonder if we could have Earthday themed Inchies ? Reduce, Reuse and Recycle or any green themed creations. I'll be using items from my...

I am making a project this weekend and it involves something I need advice on :3. It involves a jacket and felt . Is there any way that I can make the felt stand up on the jacket in any way, and stay up.... How would I make the felt stand up on the hood and back (if it's...

I am doing the relay for life with 12 other friends in aid of cancer research uk. Please can you help me by sharing our team website link and supporting a great cause: http://twinklingstarsrelayforlife.webs.com/

Hey, I'm a bit stumped on a gift. She's turning 61, but is the most spry/stylish person I've ever met. They always treat me great, so I'd like to make her something as opposed to buying. I was thinking some kind of accessory, jewlerry or hair. I'm having trouble deciding what...

I learned this morning tin foil isn't recyclable. Does anyone know of any ways I could recycle tin foil? Maybe into decorative pieces or beads.

hi, one of my friends wanted to make a teddybear mask(the one wich is usually part of a suit) I said I'd help him... but I really don't have a clue how to make one XD. if someone has any idea how to do that,please let me know^^

I dont have a huge supply of matterials and Im trying to make it grow on a buget. Does anyone have and ideas where I should go to look for supplies. Ive been picking things up here and there when my local craft stores are having sales but recently they havent had anything on...

I have been given lots of lovely fun material for my birthday but the people who have given it to me have only give me 1m of each material. i would make a fun skirt if i had more material so now m trying to decide what to make with it any surjestions?

I feel like Im running low on inspiration...does anyone have any ideas on how to spark some? Just wondering what you guys try when you feel like youve hit a wall

I'm going to Portugal in June and I'm trying to get as much spending money as possible. I have R8000 (approx. 830) at the moment but I want to have R10 000 (approx. 1040). I'm currently a maths tutor and I sell my jewellery but business isn't that good at the moment. I've...