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Craft Tip of the DayWhen doing a complicated cross stitch design, enlarge the chart by 50% on a copier machine. Then use colored pencils to mark off where you have stitched.10/10/07
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Save your holiday cards. You can make name tags for presents, cut out the pictures and decoupage them on colored paper to make your own wrapping paper, or decoupage them on paper mache boxes for...
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Straw Wreath Tip...When using a straw wreath as the base for a decorated wreath, first cover the wreath with netting in the color of the materials you will be using. The netting keeps the straw from...
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Keep Thread Untangled Tip...To keep crochet thread from knotting or tangling while you are crocheting, run it through a plastic straw.
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Plastic canvas for shaping...When sewing a tote bag, diaper bag, or some other project that requires cardboard to shape or stiffen the bottom or sides, use a piece of plastic canvas instead. The...
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Craft StorageNail/hardware chests found in most department stores make great storage for beads and small craft materials and you can label each drawer accordingly.You can purchase a small one or one...
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Pumpkin Carving Tip...To make your jack-o'-lantern last longer after carving, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the outside to seal in the moisture and help slow the dehydration process.
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When making quilts,placemats curtains ect,don't just run buy fabric on the bolt.Browse the bedding shelves for discounted sheets,I have been making reusable shppinh bags & curtains etc for years...
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When one of my towels gets a hole in it, I make wash cloths out of it. I use a wash cloth for the pattern and cut as many as I can get out of the towel. Then I take the new cloths to my surger and...
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