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Basic Tools and Findings for Beading
By lalala...
If you are new to beading, here is an introduction to the basic tools and findings you will need to get started.
By katrine2706
I saw simple and free printable reading materials for beginners. Then I thought it would be great to compile a notebook rather than just simply secure them with clips or a stapler. It looks much more presentable.
By maryiglesias751
This a tip about decorating a flower vase. You will need: any kind of vase, decorations of your choice, a glue gun, glue sticks, and ribbon.
Naïve House Unisex Birthday Card
By Benetta
Here is an easy birthday card that can be gifted to either a male or a female recipient.
By attosa
I made these stone paperweights to hold our napkins down for when we eat outside during our summer barbecues. To make them, you just need stones that are triangular or oval in shape, then paint them as if they are wedges of watermelon, or the whole darn fruit. Don't they look delicious?
By 15mhhm15
Make a personal and reusable piñata for your kid(s). This is a cute idea for reward or treat time without needing a party! This piñata can easily be made with items you already have at home and you can decorate with any piñata theme you wish!
By maryiglesias751
Decorate any type photo album with beads and stickers.
By 15mhhm15
I have a lot of keys and get confused on what key is what. One way you can change your keys up is by using a little bit of mod podge and some left over scrapbook paper!
Recycled Ice Cream Box into Giftbox
By 15mhhm15
It's summer time which means our freezers probably have some ice cream. If you do, save your ice cream packaging to reuse as gift boxes!
Recycled Cardboard Ring and Yarn Dreamcatcher
By 15mhhm15
This is a really cute dreamcatcher you can make for your wall decor, or to give as a present to someone special.
By Donna
You can use your gift wrap as a bow too! Just cut it taller then the gift, twist it and then form it into a tighter circular shape to look like a rose/flower.
Flower Girl Kid Collage Activity
By Benetta
Here is a collage just for the girls. It is a fun activity for the summer!
By katrine2706
Looking back on my elementary days, I used to watch Disney channel's Art Attack. This is one of my greatest memories of the old times Art Attack show.
Raised Stenciling With Spackle
By Elaine
First, make sure wall is clean or painted the color you wish. Position the stencil to your taste. Decide if you want to use colorant to your joint compound or spackle or if you want to paint it after it is done.
By ShirleyE
This is so cute and so pretty. Use this envelope to send a message to someone you love dearly, or send a celebratory greeting. You could also use it as a gift tag or as a greetings card topper. Enjoy this fun easy craft idea.
By Sandi/Poor But Proud
I saw some frames made from rope, but I didn't have any. So I crocheted some instead.
By Sandi/Poor But Proud
With a CD, mirror pieces, jewelry findings and recycled jewelry, you can make this pretty sun catcher.
For all the Doctor Who fans out there, you need these awesome tardis solar lights in you garden. Check out this video and learn how easy they are to make.
By R Barbara
My grandson recently asked if I could make a case for his harmonica. This is the result, using materials I had at home.
I decided to make a no-sew tutu for our daughter to wear at our wedding. It was so simple to make and it was easy to customize it with the colors I wanted.
Toddler's Dress Clothespin Holder
By sandy blevins
If you have a leftover toddler's dress or buy one at a garage sale, here's a cute way to recycle it into a clothespin holder.
Thrift Store Garden Chair Planter
By Ana
While on a thrift store trip, I came upon this lovely metal chair that has the most awesome scroll work and curves! This powder room chair would make a great outdoor accessory for my garden. I love bringing the indoors out.
Avoid Hanging Beaded Necklaces
By Lucy Cannon
If your necklace is beaded on any weight of beading thread, even a rope, it will stretch out of shape if you hang it on anything! Therefore, lay them flat.
By linn
I have been creating original jewelry designs for many many years and selling at local farmer's and craft markets. A great tip for all you crafters out there that sell at local small markets. Display your creations with originality!
By melody_yesterday
Make Styrofoam plates into cute hanging stars after rinsing and letting dry (or brushing off crumbs). I used a stencil of a star for my patterns and cut these out using craft scissors. They are strung on regular sewing thread with a few beads at the top.
By StellaBell
These are unbelievably easy, cheap and quick. They would make a wonderful gift.
By audrey5682.844
Every young girl loves friendship bracelets and we all know they always end up fraying and falling apart. To keep this from happening just simply grab a lighter, literally any type of lighter will work.
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