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I enjoy all kinds of crafts including jewelry making, candlemaking, polymer clay work and beading. I have a great sense of humor and I love to laugh! I post jokes and stories here for others to enjoy. I will offer tips and hints and some awesome Top 10 lists. Come and have fun!
http://candlesandcrafts.blogspot.com
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Crafty Tip
When using polymer clay, wear disposable gloves. It will prevent the dye from transferring onto your hands (especially red), and also prevent your fingerprints from showing up on the piece you are working on.
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We offer premium soy wax candles, tarts and melts that are hand-poured in Massachusetts. We have over 100 different scents to chose from and many jars and containers too!
We only use the best premium oils for our scents, giving each candle a very life-like smell. Try us and you won't be disappointed!
http://katscandles.com
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Crafty Tip
Did you know that natural soy wax has a very easy clean up, unlike some of the other waxes? Because it is natural, you just need hot soapy water to clean out the jars or tins and then they can be re-used. Or if you spill my soy wax on the counter, just wipe up with a paper towel, or if you spill on a tablecloth, no more throwing them away, or putting it in the freezer to scrape off later..no, just wash with hot soapy water and it will be as good as new!
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Crochet items for all occasions. Baby crochet, blankets, hats and scarves.
http://www.vetasplaceinc.com
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Crafty Tip
Take your time for what you create is a representation of you. Start with something simple...single crochet, and watch the magic!!
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We make art on wood with unique designs. Most of our items are made of light wood and all items are painted and drawn by hand with lovely color combinations. No two items alike; each one has its own unique and different design.
Editor's Note:This cute little giraffe is part of a larger piece that has four other small paintings like this one. They form the hooks on a hanging rack where clothes, coats, bags, towels & even necklaces could be hung.
http://tammnoony.etsy.com
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Crafty Tip
If you paint use water based paint (aka acrylic paint). It's better for our environment!
Be organized, not messy. It makes crafting easier!
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SKS is a supplier, consultant and designer of plastic bottles, glass bottles, plastic jars, glass jars, metal containers and closures for your craft and packaging needs.
http://www.sks-bottle.com
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Crafty Tip
Use affordable packaging to create handmade memorable wedding favors that are much more personal than store-bought favors.
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Economy Handicrafts is an exclusive distributer of Arts and Crafts with a large variety of Kids Crafts. We sell unique craft kits, crunch art, Floam, Build a Bear and all Arts and Crafts.
Editor's Note: The masks shown with listing are actually part of a great children's educational craft pack that includes a number of pre-printed masks to color and adorn.
http://www.economyhandicrafts.com
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Crafty Tip
My kids love arts and crafts and they hate the rain! So I save all my arts and crafts for rainy days so they will still be happy!
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Belsize Square offers a wonderful range of patchwork fabrics, sewing patterns, embroidery kits, craft books and handmade gifts. Delivery Australia Wide.
http://www.belsizesquare.com.au
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Crafty Tip
Finding the right place to sell your craft can make your hobby a whole lot more fun. Whilst the local craft markets might seem like a good place to start, the cost of hiring a stall and the number of products required to make it worthwhile can be prohibitive. A better option is to sell your wares online through a site such as etsy or dewanda. This will allow you to get some practice, fine tune your offering and settle on the most appropriate price.
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Unique collection of rag dolls country folk art primitive dolls, black dolls and raggedies.
http://www.cynthiasprimitives.com
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Crafty Tip
Managing your Rag Dolls:
To keep them as new as possible and in good condition and so after some time they don't have a wobbly head, always grab them by their chest never by there heads or neck. If you grab them by their head or neck this will start to loosen the strength of the neck given by the polyfil and fabric. If you grab them by their chest, their head or neck won't suffer and your dolls will be in great condition for years to come.
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Baby crafts project tutorials, free baby clothes sewing patterns, baby carrier patterns, toy making instructions and a monthly baby crafts newsletter.
http://www.make-baby-stuff.com
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Crafty Tip
When making baby gifts for an expecting mother as a gift, check her registry and take a look at the baby bedding she has registered for. This will give you a color scheme and theme ideas for your crafts and your handmade item is sure to fit in!
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A website full of folk art for the eclectic eccentric. Featuring fiber art, accessories, toys, multi-media art, Day of the Dead items and much more. Colorful, funky and slightly strange...sure to amuse and inspire. All our items are handmade in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
http://www.mercurialdesign.com
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Crafty Tip
If you are making toys for a small baby - make it simple and always use hypo-allergenic material. Don't sew on buttons or glue on glitter - babies put their mouths on everything - you want it to be safe.
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