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Your one stop shop for great project ideas. Step-by-step detailed instructions for creating great paper crafts!
http://www.craftprojectcentral.com
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Crafty Tip
When using punches, turn them upside down, so you can see what you're punching through the hole in the bottom of the punch!
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Handmade beaded jewelry such as Necklaces, Bracelets, Earrings and more designed by Marilyn from Montreal.
http://www.mcfashionjewelry.com
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Crafty Tip
Before designing a jewelry piece, check out the jewelry trends from fashion magazines or the internet.
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sandandart.com is a website which offers amazing sand art bottles from Petra Jordan featuring camels, mountains and other desert inspired designs. Petra is an ancient city in Jordan and is where these artists obtain the beautifully colored sand they use in their sand art.
http://www.sandandart.com/sand-art-home.html
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Crafty Tip
When making sand art, arrange the granules of sand slowly. The most important thing is to compact the sand and not allow air between the granules which can spoil the shape by any slight shaking of the bottle.
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My name is Lynn and I am a jewellery designer and creator. I've been designing and creating jewelry for 10 years now and it is my absolute passion. I'm from Québec city and now living in Montreal.
Over the years, my designs have evolved from basic beading to wire wrapping, casting, and metal work. I’ve started exploring new techniques and am enjoying incorporating different styles and mediums into my work.
My designs are presently in various boutiques in the Montreal area.
http://www.lesbijouxcrealune.etsy.com
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Crafty Tip
How to antique your sterling silver with an egg!
Boil an egg; chop it up and place it in a baggie with your silver for a few hours or until the silver has darkened to your liking. The sulfur in the egg yolk causes the reaction.
It will turn yellow and purple bluish, then greyish blackish. Wash off the silver with water and soap, then rinse.
Your jewellery or wire has turned black! This is a good thing. Just shine it up with some steel wool and/ or a polishing cloth. This technique is not very cost-effective.
This crafter has generously provided two additional tips which are displayed on this listing's details page.
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Woodturned art including ornamental hollow forms, vases, ring boxes, pens and bowls. Each piece is hand turned and finished and is made from reclaimed and sustainable native and imported hardwood. I love wood with character and will feature the natural flaws and interesting grains as often as possible. Site includes a gallery of my work as well as tips on wood turning and wood crafting.
http://allansart.co.uk
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Crafty Tip
Before you start a lathe, manually spin the wood to check that it doesn't hit the tool rest or anything else on the way round. Ensure that all bolts, clamps and tool rests are secure as well. Finally, if you have a variable speed lathe, begin at a slower speed and then increase to the required turning speed.
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Informative article from an Extension Floriculture Specialist at Clemson University including the various methods of drying flowers and leaves. Information includes suggested plants for each method and in some cases includes the pitfalls of a particular method. Even includes tips on water drying.
http://www.clemson.edu
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Crafty Tip
When air drying flowers, place them in a dark place. The darkness will help preserve the original color of the flowers.
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Sewing, knitting, crochet and other crafting news, tutorials, photos, videos and blog posts. Users can vote stories up or down, comment on stories or projects, submit their own stories or projects, and interact with other crafty folks.
http://craftblips.com/
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Crafty Tip
Sewing Tip:
If you're sewing leather or vinyl (which tend to be a little sticky on the surface) and don't want to spend the money on a walking foot, use a layer of tissue paper to keep the presser foot moving smoothly. Simply tear the tissue paper off at the stitches when you're done and throw it in the recycle bin!
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Helping make your house a home with beautiful quilted reversible table runners, table toppers, placemats, and lap throws. We also specialize in custom embroidery for both business and personal use.
http://www.bluebirdcountrycrafts.com
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Crafty Tip
When storing your threaded bobbin keep it with the spool of thread it matches by sliding a Q-tip into the center hole of the spool of thread then slide the bobbin over the Q-tip. Your threads and matching bobbin will always be together keeping you organized for faster sewing.
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Berrie makes Waldorf Dolls and other natural toys. She shares her life, her latest creations and some of her doll-making secrets on her doll making blog.
http://moonchildhandworkstudio.blogspot.com
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Crafty Tip
To make a solid head in a stuffed doll, roll a strip of wool tightly like you would wind a ball of yarn. Make the ball larger than you want your head to be and then take a flat piece of square batting and cover the ball evenly gathering all of the edges together to form the neck of the doll. Take your stockinette tube and put it inside out. Slide it over the stuffing like you might put put on a sock turning it right side out as you go.
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Etsy shop full of great deals on jewelry making supplies. Limited quantities of beads, charms, findings and all sorts of jewelry making goodies.
http://www.mhaynes2009.etsy.com
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Crafty Tip
If you are making jewelry and cannot decide on a design try using colors or patterns that you do not normally use. You may surprise yourself. Set the pieces aside for a day or two and come back to them. If you decide that you like the design keep it. Do not get too caught up in making the perfect design the first time.
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