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Crafty Topics
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Great Supplies & Equipment (multi-specialty) Websites
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We offer wholesale frame and mat supplies and services to fit the needs of artists, photographers, crafters, businesses, and members of the public. Matshop also offers complete printing, matting, and framing packages. Online ordering available.
http://www.matshop.com
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Supplies & Equipment (multi-specialty) Crafty Tip
Using art mats: Try putting your artwork behind several different mats. It becomes readily apparent that the perception of the work changes radically with different combinations of colors. In most cases double mats will work best, but images without bright colors will often work best with a single mat.
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Simply Spray is an aerosol fabric paint that is safe, non-toxic, non-flammable and completely safe!
Three types of paint including regular Simply Spray, Stencil Spray and Upholstery Paint. Visit today!
http://www.simplyspray.com
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Supplies & Equipment (multi-specialty) Crafty Tip
Instead of reupholstering your cushions, use upholstery fabric paint to paint them!
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One stop shop for gift making supplies and ideas. The shop stocks popular products and brands to complete your cardmaking, papercraft and scrapbooking projects including assorted embellishments.
http://www.cardominecrafts.co.uk
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Supplies & Equipment (multi-specialty) Crafty Tip
Both mounted and unmounted rubber stamps require the care. Ideally use a reputable rubber stamp cleaning block or wipe with an alcohol-free baby wipe. Alternatively rinse in a warm weak solution of washing up liquid.
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Economy Handicrafts is an exclusive distributor 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.
http://www.economyhandicrafts.com
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Supplies & Equipment (multi-specialty) Crafty Tip
When knitting, don't buy soft yarn; it is much harder to knit with. A tougher one will make a nice product and can be easier to use.
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Creative Project Kits Store, offering craft kits across a variety of craft categories, including easy quilt kits, embroidery kits, ready to sew kits, knit & crochet kits, jewelry making kits, scrapbook & card kits, kid's craft kits, punch needle kits, and more. Quality products and excellent customer service.
http://www.weekendkits.com
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Supplies & Equipment (multi-specialty) Crafty Tip
I've organized my sewing/quilting area in such a way that it makes doing crafts very enjoyable. The tip is to have your sewing machine, cutting table/work surface, and serger layout in a u-shape. Then, have a large chair mat in the center of it all so that you can roll your chair from sewing machine to work surface to serger without have to even get out of your chair. It's really made crafting a lot more convenient, accessible, and fun for me.
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Handpainted acrylic safety eyes for toys and unique crochet patterns.
http://www.suncatchereyes.net
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Supplies & Equipment (multi-specialty) Crafty Tip
If there are holes in between the stitches in your crocheted toy, try going down a hook size. This will keep the fabric tight so the stuffing will stay in.
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Fundraising Ideas - Yellow Moon has great value products including crafts, educational toys and novelties, that can help raise funds for schools and groups.
http://www.yellowmoon.org.uk
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Supplies & Equipment (multi-specialty) Crafty Tip
When making cards, if the front of the card it too heavy, try sticking a coin to the back of the card to prevent it falling over.
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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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Supplies & Equipment (multi-specialty) Crafty Tip
Use affordable packaging to create handmade memorable wedding favors that are much more personal than store-bought favors.
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Shop My Web is the best place to buy glass bottles and tin containers online for your home, shop or office. From glass bottles, to candle tins, to CD / DVD packaging, to window tins we have it all.
http://www.shopmyweb.com
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Supplies & Equipment (multi-specialty) Crafty Tip
Tin containers and glass bottles are great for creating inexpensive/creative wedding favors. Fill tins with your favorite candy or tea and decorate on the undecorated outside region. Fill glass bottles with a little sand and make a message in a bottle theme invitation.
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Offering supplies and parts for crafts, ceramics, doll making, hobbies and more, since 1949.
http://www.nationalartcraft.com/
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Supplies & Equipment (multi-specialty) Crafty Tip
Make tiny pumpkins for Halloween!
Paint acorns with orange and green paint. Use the dried acorns as decorations for your Halloween party!
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The Art Centre in Kelly Bray, Cornwall has been selling art supplies for many years and has a huge range of oils, acrylics, watercolours, brushes, canvas, easels and other artists materials. Artists Materials Online now enables you to benefit from our keen prices on all major brands such as Winsor & Newton, Daler Rowney, Conté, Derwent, Pro Arte, Liquitex and many more.
http://www.artistsmaterialsonline.co.uk
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Supplies & Equipment (multi-specialty) Crafty Tip
Watercolour Pencils are a very versatile medium - perfect for wet on wet and wet on dry techniques.
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UK sellers of craft papers and cards. The range includes inkjet paper, sticker papers and transfers.
http://www.photopaperdirect.com/categories/Craft-Paper/
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Supplies & Equipment (multi-specialty) Crafty Tip
Decorate a candle - Prepare a design on your computer and print on a temporary tattoo paper using your home printer. Transfer the design onto a plain white candle. The results are fantastic and unique.
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The shop you need for gift wrapping, sewing, scrapbooking and craft supplies directly from Japan!
http://www.mihosuzuki.com/
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Supplies & Equipment (multi-specialty) Crafty Tip
Look through your wardrobe. If some things seem out of style or don't fit like it used to, alter or fuse two "unwearable" pieces to create a new
fashion piece.
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