December 2009
November 2009
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My first creations! 30th November 2009Yay for humble beginnings! My humble beginnings to get me feeling comfy. I've got the gist of things now. Just shopping around for a bunch of random beads. I made the bracelets for my younger cousins. Both of the necklaces are for my bf. Using memory wire I made handcuffs and...2 replies · Last reply over 14 years ago
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Fimo Help! 16th November 2009I've started using fimo, but i have a huge problem, I dont know waht to bake it on, like a baking tray, or with greaseproof paper, call me stupid but i just dont get it :') HELP! thanks x9 replies · Last reply over 14 years ago
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Great Yarn Online? 14th November 2009I have been looking to order some yarns over the internet. Hard to do. I have only found a few sites I like. If you want to check my fave out its darngoodyarn.com. But where do you guys get your yarn?3 replies · Last reply over 14 years ago
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quite book 13th November 2009has anyone ever done a quite book? how did it turn out2 replies · Last reply over 14 years ago
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Crafting books 11th November 2009I've got two books at the moment My most loved book is the one called The Crafty Minx by Kelly Doust and then the second one I've got its called Its hip to stitch I can't remember the author at the moment anyways I wanted to discuss crafting books what are good?7 replies · Last reply over 14 years ago
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i wanna make something new 11th November 2009i no i can browse through the site and see projects but i wanted to no what kind of things you guys like to make any suggestions? i make scrap books and mini scrap books out of lots of things, diaper cakes, headbands flowers and bows , baby blocks ,baby booties, wipe cases, cd...12 replies · Last reply over 14 years ago
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Spandex 11th November 2009My aunt gave me a big box of left over fabric bits and it came with a TON of red and white spandex.. I have no clue what to make with it.. any ideas anyone?7 replies · Last reply over 14 years ago
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Pizza Box 9th November 2009So...I have this pretty thick pizza box. And I'm feeling pretty crafty...and I need to make christmas gifts... Any Suggestions???8 replies · Last reply over 14 years ago
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Mermaid themed party - craft ideas to match =] 6th November 2009I've said I'd help out at my friends younger sister's birthday party a week on sunday. She'll be 5 years old and is having a mermaid/sailor type theme party and her paretns want to do some simple craty stuff within them if possible Does anyone have any Ideas I could use??...4 replies · Last reply over 14 years ago
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Plushies where to start 5th November 2009So I'm learning how to make plushies, I'm making a small one at the moment and want to know the best way to go about it, right now he's meant to be a gremlin ^_^ I'll post pics of him when he's finished. Anyways when you make plushies what do you start on first? the design?...12 replies · Last reply over 14 years ago
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Backpack Help? 5th November 2009Ok, so, I'ma gut my little stuffed pink and green turtle and turn it into a cute backpack...how do I make and sew on the straps without getting crappy results?0 replies · Last reply over 14 years ago
October 2009
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Craft Supplies 31st October 2009Hi all, Hope everyone had a fab Halloween. I was just wondering if anyone has good online site where they buy there supplies from. I would like to get a collection of quirky, cute funky well things lol So if anyone could push me in the right direction that would be great....2 replies · Last reply over 14 years ago
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Gummi Bears 28th October 2009For those of you who have made the gummi bear bracelets can anyone tell me how well these hold up? How gummi are they when you finish? How long have you had your FO?2 replies · Last reply over 14 years ago
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Wings Help =S 27th October 2009I need to make some dark/gothic fairy wings for halloween, but all the tuturials I have found use wire coat hangers. I can't seem to find them anywhere in the shops anymore :S (I like in the UK if that helps) does anyone know what I could use instead or where I could get them...1 reply · Last reply over 14 years ago
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How much time? 5th October 2009how much time do you guys waste each day looking at patterns and ideas and not actually crafting something???? I am totally guilty of spending too much time looking for ideas on the web or going thru all my patterns i've printed out and not settling on something to actually...11 replies · Last reply over 14 years ago
September 2009
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recycled crafts 29th September 2009ive been thinken of doing some recycled crafts i dunno what yet .. for those of u who use stuff around the house what kind of things do you use and what do you use them for?40 replies · Last reply over 14 years ago
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Pls Help 28th September 2009I made these two dotee dolls a while ago and used the same textured yarn on both of them for hair. I blowed dried one and left the other one as is. http://www.flickr.com/photos/27938853@N02/3733906924/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/27938853@N02/3961506685/ The problem i am...2 replies · Last reply over 14 years ago
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New Moon Library Party Ideas 24th September 2009Okay, so my mom works at a library and she's in charge of a party to celebrate the release of the New Moon movie. It's going to be the day before the movie release I think. Anyway, she was asking me about ideas and we have a few, but it still needs more so I thought asking you...1 reply · Last reply over 14 years ago
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freezer paper? 13th September 2009hey guys. i love all these creations all of you do with freezer paper but i have no idea what that is and i really wana try some of the "how to's" involving it. i live in south africa, i dont know if we have that... it sounds alot like wax wrap... if anyone knows, could you...4 replies · Last reply over 14 years ago
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Zombie Makeup Tutorial 6th September 2009I only did a video version of this and wanted to put it on here for anyone that was interested in applying zombie makeup for the zombie walk this October/a zombie costume this Halloween. You can check it out on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pf0V8Dicrxw0 replies · Last reply over 14 years ago
August 2009
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Xmas gift! 30th August 2009Hi everyone! are u already working on something to give as xmas gift? I'd like to give my girl frinds small baskets with lip balm and bath bombs in different scents and shapes (i've bought heart, flower, star and fish shaped moulds, fish shaped ones are defenately my favourite...7 replies · Last reply over 14 years ago
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Japanese modeling clay- Does anyone know it's North American counter part? 19th August 2009I love japanese crafts. I recently bought on etsy the most awesome book ever on how to make cute adorable kawaii sweets from Japan. I have been for the last little while creating my own cute little treats out of Fimo,however I feel like the clay they use for these crafts seems...0 replies · Last reply over 14 years ago
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ric rac 15th August 2009Does anyone know where I can buy patterned ric rac?0 replies · Last reply over 14 years ago
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Glitter 13th August 2009Hi there just after some advice really. I want to put glitter onto a canvas shopper bag and i wondered if anyone has had great success with any kinds of glitter? Is it best to put fabric glue down first, cover with glitter, then shake off excess. Or has anyone tried the...1 reply · Last reply over 14 years ago
July 2009
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steampunk inspired 25th July 2009hey guys, me and my boyfriend are thinking about making steampunk outfits for our steampunk inspired d&d campaign any ideas10 replies · Last reply almost 15 years ago
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CALLING MAKERS, ARTISTS, CRAFTERS 24th July 2009The Make and Mend Market (formerly Star and Shadow Market) based i Newcastle Upon Tyne has been running for 18 months on a bi-monthly basis and has been a great success. We are now running the event once a month and are looking for designers, quality 2nd hand/vintage traders,...1 reply · Last reply almost 15 years ago
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Pyrography 15th July 2009I'm getting a pyrography tool next week and I was wondering if anyone else uses these and has any tips on how to use them and what you can use them on?5 replies · Last reply almost 15 years ago
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felt applique on a t-shirt 13th July 2009I want to make a felt applique t-shirt for my friends baby, but am worried about the stitching on the back. I was going to stick the pieces on and sew for extra support. Any suggestions would be great!1 reply · Last reply almost 15 years ago
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HAMA / PERLER... help please? 9th July 2009Hello lovely crafty peeps! I am really new to using fuse beads and I am having a bit of a melting crisis... I seem to create my little masterpieces with HAMA beads on the peg board, then it seems to go pear shaped when it melts unevenly - I hate it when the hole disappears...1 reply · Last reply almost 15 years ago