Crafts Articles

1). Clay Pot Crafts: Make a Bell for the Porch By : Paul Duxbury
Clay pot crafts are a cute way to make home decorations. In clay pot crafts, clay flower pots can be crafted into a variety of decorative things that appeal to gardeners. Usually, the crafter begins with new pots.
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2). How To Make A Paper Bag Scrapbook By : Dee Marie
Paper bag scrapbooks are really popular now. Their small size makes them great for gift giving, for display on a coffee table, or even just as a “brag book”. They are made by using paper bags (you know the brown lunch kind) and are of a smaller size than the larger scrapbook albums, usually 5 x 5 inches. Since the paper bags are not acid free, it is important to only use copies of your photos.
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3). Make Sachets With Potpourri And Essential Oils By : Katelyn Thomas
Do you have potpourri and essential oils coming out your ears? If so, you may want to consider using them to make simple sachets as gifts. Sachets are great for tucking into bureau drawers to make your clothing smell wonderful and also can be used in closets. To make a sachet, you will need muslin, ribbon, and some potpourri. Cut a four inch by eight inch piece of muslin.
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4). Making A Twig Wreath By : Dawn Keadic
This twig wreath makes a very attractive decoration for inside or outside and one in which you can take great pride. The materials which you will require are a wire coat hanger, craft wire, I like to use about a 22-24 gauge wire, twigs, I like to break them into five inch lengths, berries, dried flowers, pinecones, whatever seems right to you, you are the creator so you are the one to be pleased.
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5). Crafting Ideas for Children - Keep it Simple By : Robin Reckard
Kids love to do craft projects, there is no doubt about it. But I think children, especially younger children like to have their projects less structured. I totally think this is true because they can be more creative and have more fun that way. Don't get me wrong, I come up with craft ideas for my daughter and we have a lot of fun with them, but she seems to have more fun creating her own craft ideas.
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6). Enjoy the Beautiful Hobby of Origami By : Mike Freemen
Origami is an exciting and fascinating hobby. This article is about how to make great origami crafts for everyone.
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7). Bird Twig Wreath By : Dawn Keadic
This is a very attractive wreath and a very popular one. You will want to gather a supply of twigs which are long, thin and pliable. You will also need craft wire, 22 to 24 gauge, wire cutters, a glue gun, glue sticks and a wreath base. You will also want some bird picks, the choice is yours, an artificial birds’ nest, wooden eggs, small ones, and a large ribbon.
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8). Peacock Feather Wreath By : Dawn Keadic
Making a peacock feather wreath is a very easy project and will result in a beautifully elegant finished product. This sort of wreath makes a beautiful adornment for your home at any time of year and can be enhanced by the addition of ornaments or left in its natural splendor. For this project you will need a straw wreath base. The size of the wreath base which you choose to use will be a part in determining the size of the wreath.
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9). Homemade Invisible Ink for Kids By : Jon Weaver
You can write clever messages and have a lot of fun using a secret ink that only you and your friends know how to make visible.
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10). Soap Making as a Hobby By : tima
Soaps are so taken for granted that we hardly pause to think more about how they are made. The general feeling is that the entire process is far too complicated, industrial, and way out of being made a hobby. In reality, soap making is a simple process, and there are ready-made melt and pour type of kits available that allow us to make soaps with our own chosen colors, fragrances, herbal ingredients, and shapes.
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11). Bring On The Love With Aromatherapy Candles By : Andrew Green
When you are trying to incite a romantic mood you need to have some good quality aromatherapy candles to arm yourself with. These aromatherapy candles will be what makes or breaks your romantic evening. You need to take special care when choosing the aromatherapy candles that you want to use as well. There is nothing like a terrible smell to turn someone off and nothing like a great one to turn them on.
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12). 3 Kids Craft Ideas for Independence Day By : Nicola Kennedy
There are plenty of fun ways that you can craft your way into the 4th of July. If you are looking for some great Independence Day craft ideas, we have some for you. But, before you look at those options, all you have to do to come up with your own is to think about the day, the reason for the day, the colors and the fun it will offer. There are plenty of things that you can do to make this day truly amazing.
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13). Four Ideas to Make Holiday Gift Giving Simple By : Jill Renee
Although the holiday season is one of the most wonderful times of year, it can also be one of the most stressful, as we scurry to “get it all done.” It is important that you do not allow the hectic holiday pace to overwhelm you.
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14). Scrap Book Enthusiasts Turn to Photo Jewelry Making By : Sandra Kennedy
Scrap booking is all the rage because people love their photographs and want to show them off. The popularity of scrap booking has now run over into another area, and scrap book enthusiasts have found a new passion: Custom Made Photo Jewelry. By creating one of a kind custom made photo jewelry pieces people can wear their photos and take them wherever they go.
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15). Adhesives - Uses and Safety Tips By : Charles Kassotis
Adhesives are of great use. They can be used for a variety of things, and they help us hold things together. They are great for repairs, craft projects, and even for building projects. A special kind of adhesive is even used to hold dentures in many people’s mouths. Without adhesives, the world would certainly not hold together as well as it does.
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16). Do We Need Envelopes By : Robert Michael
Electronic mail is quick and easy but has not taken the place of regular mail (a.k.a. snail mail). And with mail service comes the need for envelopes. Envelopes are necessary to safely transport everything from personal correspondence to business proposals to wedding invitations to announcements and the like. Envelopes come in a variety of different forms, styles and sizes.
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17). Twig Wreaths For Rustic Or Elegant Appeal By : Dawn Keadic
The thought of twigs may conjure up an old forest, or well-constructed bird's nest. Twigs are also an extremely popular material for wreaths. A wreath can be made entirely of twigs for a rustic, primitive appeal or can have all sorts of materials added to them for a graceful design. They can also accent a wreath for any season of the year whether its Thanksgiving or Valentine's Day.
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18). Beautifying Your Life With Scented Candles By : Rob Faulkner
Scented Candles are a great way to decorate, scent, or just add warmth to any area. Scented candles are a favorite of most people because they create a clean smell, the smell of home, or even the smell of the season with scented Christmas candles and such. Candles are so universal that they are used just about everywhere, such as work, home, and there are even wedding candles that are a great addition to any wedding decorating scheme.
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19). Keep Your Kids Occupied and Your Business Growing! By : Alberta Johnson
Copyright 2006 Alberta Johnson How many times have you been in the middle of a major deadline with a business project or assignment, when, all of a sudden, your home office door opens, and it's your child saying "Mommy/Daddy, I'm bored..." ? You usually just groan and say "Honey, go play with your toys or watch tv..." Children - especially young children - get bored easily.
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20). Wedding Craft Ideas that save you money! By : Paul Duxbury
Weddings are a joyous occasion but can get expensive in a hurry. With wedding crafts you can insert a personal touch and hold the price down as well. Here are a few ideas for wedding crafts to add sparkle and creativity to your big day.
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21). Lessons I've Learned from Sewing Teddy Bears By : Michelle J. Yau
Normally all of creativity is dedicated to running my jewelry business, Trinity London. However, in recent months, I've decided to try my hand at sewing, specifically making teddy bears. Since I only attempted any type of sewing within the past few months, I have learned many things in the process that I thought I would share. Lesson 1a: If you think your cat or dog sheds too much, making a stuffed animal is not for you.
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22). Create a Seasonal Wreath By : Charles Kassotis
Make a wreath for your home or office, or send one as a gift to leave your crafty impression in the lives of others.
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23). Scrapbooking Success on a Shoestring Budget By : John Savage
Scrapbooking has captured the hearts, and the pocketbooks of many artistic crafters.
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24). Knitting Is All In Your Head! By : Alice Seidel
Copyright 2006 Alice Seidel What, you say? In my head?! I am up to my elbows in eyelash yarn, I can't find my place in the row, and my knitting needles are about to duel with each other! How then, can knitting be all in my head? Onguard! Listen up! If you are new to knitting, or have been away from this wondrous craft for a while, there is a TON of information out there to learn! Now, before you say "arghhhhh!!", let me explain.
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25). How to Make Victorian Lamp Shades By : Candy Arnold
Copyright 2006 Candy Arnold During the Victorian era lighting was primarily from gas. But with Edison’s improved design of the incandescent light bulb in 1879, electric lighting began replacing gas lighting in Victorian homes. This change became the catalyst for a variety of lamp shades made to shield the glaring light bulbs. Elegant shades graced table and floor lamps as well as crystal chandeliers imported from Europe.
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