Category: Arts and Crafts
Arts and Crafts Are In
One of the most unique and latest trends of today are bracelets. It sounds odd because bracelets have been around for a very long time, but recently, they’ve become a way to express identity, among other things, and the best thing is that now, the creative individuals around the world have managed to make bracelets [...]
Cork Kitchen Organizer
Cork Kitchen Organizer What a great idea! Store your address book, pens, notes, shopping list, pen, scissors, school notices… You need: Design Pattern Clean, Empty Container (We used an Instant Ice Tea Container) 1/8″ Thick Cork (Comes in a Roll from your Craft Store) Red and Green Broad Tip Paint Markers Tacky Glue Thumb Tacks [...]
Door Hanger for Mom
Door Hanger for Mom Mom will really appreciate this door hanger when she needs a “Time Out”. You need: • Purple Foam Door Hanger • Teal & Black Craft Foam • Tacky Glue • Foamie Hearts • White • Paint Marker • Scissors Instructions: Arrange white and pink foam hearts to make flowers as shown [...]
How to Make Bracelet with Macramé Knot
Fashionable and patriotic, this macramé bracelet only uses one knot. You Need: –3 Yards Red Satin Cord –3 Yards White Satin Cord –Blue Pony Beads –Masking Tape Instructions: Preparing your cord: Fold both pieces of satin cord 18″ from the end. Gather the folded strands together. You now have two 18″ strands and two 7½’ [...]
Beaded Table Cloth
Beaded Table Cloth YOU WILL NEED… Oilcloth Card for template Pinking shears Beaded trimming Step 1 Cut a piece of oilcloth to the size of the tabletop, allowing for a 20cm overhang on all four sides. Cut four strips of matching oilcloth, each 20cm wide and 40cm longer than a side of the main piece, [...]
How to make phone charms
How to make phone charms: Crystal phone charm I just love using crystals with vibrant colors to make phone charms. Choose color choices that suit you, as well as a beautiful charm to add to the end of the crystal chain. I’ve used belcher chain with links of 2mm for this project. Another way of [...]
How to Press Flower & Pressed Flower Projects
How to Press Flower & Pressed Flower Projects Pressed Flowers See projects below. Nearly everyone has at some time saved a flower or leaf by pressing it between the pages of a book. Pressing flowers has been a favourite art form since it gained popularity during the Victorian Age. Various methods have been tried since [...]
Pressed Flower Candles
Pressed Flower Candles Materials : Flower Press Flower Press Paper Mod Podge 8 oz. Sponge Brushes (to apply Mod Podge with) Pillar Candles Tweezers (for easy placement of flowers) Instructions Have your pressed flowers ready. • Apply Mod Podge® to entire candle. • Add your pressed flowers and any other embellishments to surface. Let dry. [...]
Artificial Calla Lily Arrangement
Artificial Calla Lily Arrangement Using artificial flowers, a clear vase and Liquid Illusion (a clear floral setting resin kit) you can easily make a wonderful Calla lily everlasting arrangement. When you mix Liquid Illusion and allow it to set it looks like water. Materials: • Clear glass vase • Liquid Illusion Kit • Polysilk Calla [...]
Beaded Birthday Bracelets
Beaded Birthday Bracelets Celebrate your birthday every day of the year by wearing a becoming birthstone-color bracelet. These vibrant birthday trinkets make perfect gifts for friends. What You Need: * 2–2 mm sterling silver crimp beads * 1–12-inch piece of .018-inch-diameter stainless-steel beading wire * 1 medium sterling silver toggle clasp * Crimping tool * [...]
