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I have been experiencing the worst creative block and this site has helped me many a time but I was wondering if anyone knows of any other sites like this one that can help me find some inspiration.

i do a lot of stuff with felt and the glue i got says it works on fabric but it sucks.lol its by elmers. whats a good glue to use on felt that dont cost to much thanks for any info thanks alot, Tina

I just got a ton of felt buttttt.... when i cut it itgets all stretched and not nice lines and not cute shaped. anyone know how to fix this ? please?

So I've gone 3 months with only making a card! - because of working. I have knitting and crochet projects half finished every where so as of tomorrow I'm getting them started again. And I'm going to get some cheap fabric if I go out tomorrow, hopefully, if the sale is still on...

Sorry it's me again! I was going to buy and decorate a blank cancas tote bag for my friend's birthday but I'm not sure on what to use on them. I have some permenant markers but is there anything else I can use. I am going to use a white bag - i was going to get a black one but...

Just curious what your favorite thing that you've made either recently or yonks ago. Give us a link or a picture. I've just finished my cape on saturday and I'm totally in love with it. Its something I've wanted to make for AGES and it was so easy to make and I know I'm going...

I have wanted to make an altered book since I first heard about it when I was fourteen. I'm 20. I just feel horrible about ripping up books. When my fiance and I found a box of books that was being thrown out at the library, I told him I wanted to get one, but felt bad. His...

Ive recently inherited a knitting machine, but the problem is, the instructions are lost and so I have no idea how to use it. Does anyone know any sites, tutorials, instructions or anything on how to use knitting machines? Anything would be greatly appreciated :] Thanks

Not sure if I am in the right area, I just joined a few minutes a ago..... my crafts are a vary wide range right now my project is painting zebra on pendant shells. My problem is that the paint will rub off against the jewelry that I have created. How do I seal the...

It seems like most craft supply stores(wether online or not)cater to an older generation of crafter-- and Im finding it a little frustrating.I know there are tons of crafters out there of my generation! I think it is odd that craft products/books havent really changed in the...

I've decided to inject some culture onto the board, in the form of brilliant things that brilliant people have said. I'm always most inspired when I read words of great minds. Today's quote comes from Noam Chomsky: "Optimism is a strategy for making a better future... If you...

This is one of my 12 crafts to do this year.. Has anyone ever tried this or know anything about it? All I know is I need to get my hands on a metal mallet... Tips? Comments.. anything?

I hate to hand sew crocheted (or knitted) pieces together. Has anyone ever tried using the stretch stitch on the sewing machine to put a garment together? If so, how did it work?

The Brighton Bead Shop aka Beads Unlimited will be hosting a new season of beading workshops. They will commence on the 4th March and continue every Wednesday morning and evening* right through to July. Classes will cover a broad range of techniques including some classic...

What is your next inspired craft? Mine will be a pair of over the knee high knitted converse sneakers. YAY!!! I actually get excited thinking about wearing them.

One of my New Years resolutions this year is to make more time for crafting, and on a community I'm a member of on Livejournal ([url]http://community.livejournal.com/craftgrrl/[/url] if anyone's interested in having a look) someone posted pictures of the 50 crafts they made...

I have recently taken an interest in making jewelry out of fimo and have run into a few,err annoyances with the stuff.I cannot make anything without there being finger prints all over it,wich drives me crazy! I would also appreciate any tips on how to work with it and to make...

Hi,for Christmas I got a miny laptop (omg) i'm saving for a case but what can I make to keep it safe meanwhile.

Hi,for Christmas I got a miny laptop (omg) i'm saving for a case but what can I make to keep it safe meanwhile.

right now I'm working on a christmas present for my best friend. the only thing that she really wants from me isn't purchasable, or likely to happen anytime soon & she insisted that I didn't buy her anything... but as she means so much to me I didn't want to just not give her...

hey everybody, I'm doing a study into craft for my final degree project, I'm a design student at Goldsmiths College, University of London. If you would mind answering these questions for me I would really appreciate it. If you only have time to answer a couple of them that's...

what can i do with it?

I have a four leaf clover I found it today in the yard... I wanna do something to save it but I'm not sure what

There are patterns on this site for tiara's using a purchased tiara base.could somebody PLEASE tell where i can purchASE a tiara base as i cannot finf them anywhere. cheers

I bought a yard of hello kitty fabric tonight, and i have no idea what to make with it. Any suggestions?

Hey everyone, So an agency who are producing a new show about youth "tribes" for Channel 4 are looking for a bunch of "crafty kids" to be interviewed. You have to be aged between 16-24. If you're interested, send me a message! Crafterella

Hi folks!! if you sell things online then you have to keep up to date on the new selling venues! Art Fire I joined a new site for selling and so far it is amazing! i am loving it! if you have not joined then please do. On etsy when you list something new you hardly get any...

Can anyone give me some advice on a good online store for buying a few wool skeins? The felting abilities are a priority. I plan on making the mohawk hat from "Pretty in Punk" for my boyfriend's Christmas present. Any other advice would be greatly appreciated!

I just learned how to crochet. Not only that. I learned how to crochet a gift for myself and my of my friends. I can't wait to get the friggin needle and do it!

i have just bought 500 bright colour buttons but now i dont know what to do with them! any ideaS?