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A blog about my crafting adventures. I love to crochet, make jewelry, and other accessories. I have free patterns and tutorials.
Thrifty Crafty Tip
Thrift stores and Flea markets are great places to get supplies, fabric and sometimes very unique items and treasures for your crafts at a low price.
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Featuring my craft "to-do" lists and all the projects as I complete them. Lists tend to show up a lot in other forms. I also feature various tutorials from across the web, the occasional fun local event, and anything else I find to be amusing.
Thrifty Sewing Crafty Tip
Want a cute top, but all you have is an old too big t-shirt? Just grab your sewing machine, some lace, elastic and some guts. First, remove the sleeves and save for later. Cut the neck into either a scoop neck or square shape, your choice. Take in the sides of the the t-shirt so it doesn't hang like a sack. Reattach the sleeves, adding small pleats so they will fit. Trim the neckline with lace and the sleeves too if you like. Now add the the elastic to the hems of the sleeves and along the neckline too. What you will end up with is a cute sort of peasant style top with puffed sleeves that has been specially tailored to you. Aren't you so lucky.
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Crafts, creations, recipes, reviews and anything else that strikes my fancy. On a tight budget so a lot of recycled, refashioned, and thrifty stuff.
Thrifty Crafting Crafty Tip
Don't throw away those plastic bottle caps that recycling won't take - they have a lot of craft uses.
Rinsed out laundry bottle caps are just the right size to use for egg holders for Easter. They also are great to take to the sandbox or beach to make little sandcastles or villages.
Click the Additional Details button to see even more of the great Thrifty Crafting Crafty Tip this crafter has shared.
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RiechansWorld gives you an insight in my world, which is filled with crafts, Japan influences, singing, swaps, Japanese anime/manga/drama and my daily life as an architecture student.
Crafting with Clay Crafty Tip
When you're craving for clay but don't have any on hand, make your own salt dough. It works as good as air drying clay for, e.g. deco projects and more. But remember when using salt dough to make shapes and cabochons, be sure to always give it a sealer-coat!
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Learn how to make stocking net flowers and other great crafts from this stay at home mom. Hani also shares some of her favorite recipes and a bit of her life with her husband and young son. She posts a new crafting project each Tuesday and welcomes guest bloggers to join the fun.
Stocking Net Flowers Crafty Tip
When making stocking net flowers, attach the petals to the stem up-side-down with thread. After they are secure, bend them upright and into position to hide where you joined the petals to the stem.
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A great crafting website with tons of fun tutorials. From cooking to sewing. If you like to craft you will enjoy this blog
Crafty Tip
My best crafting tip is to just try it. I often see things that inspire me to create something for my girls or myself. Many times I get hung up on the "how-to" part instead of just doing it. When I take the time to just do it I often find that the outcome is really great. Even if the project does not turn out as anticipated I will have learned a lot about myself and how materials work.
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A great craft blog with a variety of projects that would interest everyone from beginning crafters to advanced artisans.
Thrifty Crafting Crafty Tip
Everything, and I do mean everything, can be turned into a craft somehow. Those quilting scraps can become a wreath of flowers or coasters. Little bits of lace, beads and other what-nots in a dollar store frame can become a decorative addition to a powder room. The possibilities are endless - just use your imagination.
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Moiracoon, much like her raccoon brethren, is quite attracted to shiny bits. She enjoys creating jewelry and other decoratives, incorporating recycled elements with new components to create unique art pieces that transcend eras.
Crafty Tip
Here's a simple recipe to make new copper have that aged, grey-green verdigris patina...
-2 parts white vinegar
-1 1/2 parts non-detergent ammonia
-1/2 part non-iodized salt
Use steel wool to clean your copper and to remove any laquer or finish. Rinse well with water to remove any remaining residue.
Put the ingredients into a misting bottle and mix well.
Lightly spray the mixture onto the copper, covering it thoroughly, and allow to dry for one hour. Reapply as need to ensure full coverage. Set aside the piece until the next day. Use a brush to gently remove the loose particles on the surface. If desired, sand the raised areas to allow some of the shiny, "un-aged" copper to show through. Seal the copper with clear spray lacquer.
Use more salt to create a more boldly green patina and less salt for a more greyish patina.
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Join Lucy as she shares moments of inspiration and crafting goodness on her blog. Since 2006, My Byrd House has offered a variety of crafty ideas and several great tutorials. Lucy loves aprons and shares a number of clever tutorials on making aprons and children's clothing.
Sewing Clothing Crafty Tip
When adding rick-rack or other trim to pockets,sew the trim on and leave approximately 3/4" tails on the trim. Wrap the tails around the edge of the fabric and sew into the seam when you attach the pocket to firmly secure the trim in place and to prevent unraveling.
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