Craft Chat & Swaps

Hi everyone! I'm lookin' for ideas because I'd like to make my own skirt for dancing... I'm taking a course of oriental dance, in wich we dance many kind of music, from arabian to balcanic and gipsy... I think I'm gonna try the burlesque skirt...

http://www.ffcompendium.com/art/10-yuna-a2.jpg That beaded thing in her hair? Usually they're made out of yarn/string(not as intricate or fancy or beaded like in the pic). I usually see them at theme parks or at fairs. I wanna track the growth of my hair and I thought that'd...

Hi, I've just started up my own shop selling handmade earrings. I'd love it if people could add me as a friend, have a look and if you like something suggest me to your friends! Thanks =] http://www.facebook.com/oh.earrings

I use buttons & fabric squares to make greeting cards I sell in the Florist, where I work!! I was wondering if anyone would be interested in a Button and/or Fabric swap? I'm open to any ideas and was hoping to swap with a few people, rather than just one?! Possibly putting...

I really want to make some keychains out of polymer clay, but, my mom bought me Playdough instead. I know they are not the same, but I was wondering, what is the difference between the two? And, is it at all possible for playdough to harden and dry like polymer clay? Thank you...

Hi Im completly new to this site and im looking for all sorts of help! I want to start making fascinators, hat assessories,i need to find out what books, mags, suppliers, can anyone help me? Thanks Helen

My friend found a picture on the internet a few years ago, and she wanted the necklace, and I've been trying to figure out a way to make it since. I've only done basic things so it's too complex for me. I saved the picture, and it can be found here....

Okay as some of you know I am re-organizing my stuff. Starting today I am going through my fabrics. I was wondering if anyone would like to trade fabric for scrapping paper and cardstock stuff like that. I will post pics of the fabric I am willing to trade after I am done. I...

There's a Star Wars conventition comin' up and I'm tryin' to help someone do their makeup and costume. The outfit itself shouldn't be too terribly difficult, but the headpiece is... We're trying to think of different ways to make it, from fabric or liquid latex models. This is...

So I just got this cute new bikini for a gift, but the bottom is kinda too big!! Is there a way I can sew it or something to make it fit? I don't think there is any way I can return it so I would really like to fix it (= Any help or suggestions?

This may sound weird, but I collect my family's old socks (washed of course!) and keep them. I use them for stuffing things, cushions/plushies etc, cut up in various sizes. BUT the problem is.. I HAVE TOO MANY! There must be literally over 15 pairs of socks, plus so many other...

Making room for new stuff. (=

I work part time as a holistic massage therapist and usually see clients at home. I've recently gained some new clients outside of my area so I've bought myself a trolly for my couch and found a cheap space to work from. The only problem is that its upstairs at a shop - it...

Alrighty, I've had an idea for a project in mind for a while now, but I'm struggling to work out how I want to attack it. I'm trying to make a 'vitamin C' faery costume (because I have citrus coloured versions of those 'rave tutus' that everyone seems to have over here) and as...

First time making a swap, so it may not be as perfectly organized as some of the others here. I'm thinking we can have a Hat swap. If your interested just comment the folowing information and I'll group some people up: COK ID: Continent: Measurement around the head: Once...

I don't mean just spooky/scary things. I'm using it for a lack of a better word. I started a swap a while back, but everyone was very busy with other swaps, and as there is a lull as swaps are closing...here it is again! A lot of us are into various and sundry...

Im going to make an alice in wonderland costume. Anyone got a picture or design for a small apron-ish thing and any ideas for the top half of the dress?? Instead of white im going to use black because thats just so much more awesome Any help is appreciated.

Hi... So this will probably sound silly but, I find alot of cute projects on here I want to do, but known are you know, simpler, for my age (14) and if they are simple known that I really like... so does anyone have any suggestions, of a few things they have seen on here that...

Hola Everyone, I would like to host another awesome swap. How awesome would it be to have a set of earrings to wear for each day of the week? I love earrings, well jewelry period! The goal is to make 7 pairs of earrings,(if you want to add other type of jewelry be my guest)...

Kay, my boyfriend and I will have been together 8 months next week. I was thinking of getting him something, or making something. Preferably making something, because I'm pretty much broke. But I don't know what to do. Dx Help? :3

Hi there! I would like to swap some items for alcohol inks and dimensional glaze. I have some cute coin purses available as well as some small stuffie kawaii cell phone charms. I could also put together a starter ATC kit for you. Post a message if you are interested, so I can...

hey guys, found out that I am allergic to the sun, bad burns and spots, They hurt. Big Red Bumps. I am looking for one of a few hats and am willing to swap some of my amazing jewelry for your hats. www.etsy.com/shop/meimeidesign

So I have had a craft/design/favorites blog for three years now. And I have 15 friends. I don't want to sound like I am complaining, but I suppose I am! Do any of you have blogs? I refuse to use ads to gain support or to go spam on other people's blogs to get attention. I do...

looking for a pen pal in the united states ,im 15 so maybe someone around my age,i wanna do it the old fashion way with paper and stamp i dont go on to much here so if your interested email me at maybemonica@gmail.com to further talk about it

I want to make standard-sized crayons with a mold that has more than one cavity. The only molds I can find are either the wrong size, or only make one at a time, so I decided to look into making my own mold with multiple cavities using the method from this video:...

OMG i live in australia and we don'thave mod podge what else can I use that is just as good

OMG i live in australia and we don'thave mod podge what else can I use that is just as good

OMG I live in australiaand we don't have mod podge what else can i use that is just as good

I know this sounds like a stupid question, but I can't dance and I don't know how to! I have my leavers prom in 2 weeks, and how am I supposed to dance then?! Not like any specific type of dance, just to normal, "popular" kind of music... I just don't get it! What do I do, how...

Hey guys...... After seeing miss80million's tutorial about Konad nail stamps, I am desperate for them! I looked on ebay and the cheapest is $23...so, I was wondering if anyone here has Konad nail image plates, plus the stamper and the scraper that I could buy (through Paypal)....