Craft

See, the problem i'm having is that they wont stop curling in at the ends...Its irritating me and I have no idea why they do it or how to make them stop I chain 1 stitch at the end of every round to turn the scarf and work back along it, should I NOT be doing that? I hope a...

so i'm going to make a "fairy" shirt out of silk and i was wondering how much it would fray if i made it choppy at the bottom without hemming since it will be all different lengths.i don't want it to fall apart lol. keep in mind i have only sewn clothes once if this is a dumb...

i've tried to hand these bad boys from my ceiling but they tilt. any ideas on how to hang them up???

I have no clue what do with him, any crafty ideas?

So I got a bit excited make the lana del rey flower garland hand bands but now I've got lots of foliage left and don't know quite what to do? Help me guys!

I so badly want to decoupage a couple bits and peices. I've got my old magazines/books/maps my PVA glue but what kind of Varnish should I buy seal it up so I can put a mug of coffee on my furniture with out getting a panic attack!? Instead of giving me brand name, what kind of...

so i want to start making mosaics to hang on walls... i will be mouting the mosaics on mdf... what is the best method for hanging mosaic pieces? ie what do i afix to the back to hang etc? thanks in advance x

I need help finding a hairstyle. I usually have my hair in a little ponytail and its getting kinda old. I want sumthin new!!!!! any ideas? step by step instructions wud b greatly appreciated

Hi everyone!! It's been a while since I last posted around here hehehe... I'm trying to learn to make swimwear and bought some really nice fabric and patterns... but the instructions are imposible to understand! Sooo... I decided to search the web for a tutorial that would...

Hello! Awhile ago I started to knit a poncho with various yarns. And it happens that I ran out yellow yarn in the last few rows. It is Red Heart Livia yarn, and I can't find it anywhere! It can't be found in the shop I bought it from, and it can't be fund even on the official...

This is my target project for this summer (2013): http://lifehacker.com/5924651/turn-wooden-pallets-into-patio-furniture (pictures posted below as well) I have the pallets. I have some AMAZING fabric from some heavy duty curtains what was donated as well. (Cotton, light...

I just got some free fabric from my great aunt. They are vintage and heavyweight. There are really thick fabrics some are patterned and some are solid colors. They also have a variety of textures. I have no idea what to do with these! Does anyone have any ideas?

Hi, I'm new to the site and am kind of confused with how I'd go about searching for this kind of tutorial on here, so I'm sorry if there's one for this kind of project that is in a very obvious spot! I was probably too dull too figure out how to get to it. So, I'm new to...

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Hi Cut out and keepers, I'm not keen to shell out $14 for a bottle of "Fray Block" - a sloppy clear glue that you apply to stop fraying. I normally use PVA glue or clear nailpolish. Are there benefits to Fray block that I'm missing out on? Thanks for any answers!

So my best friend has been having a real rough time lately and been feeling down. I really want to cheer her up and put a small package together. Like a few little gifts. Now I am pretty poor so has to be cheap and easy but something really nice that she can keep. It just...

Just thought I'd share this http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-22884537

Hi there, it's my daughter's first birthday soon and I really want it to look special but don't want to spend a fortune so I've been making my own decorations. I was hoping you lovely lot could point in the right direction for some more decoration ideas. Many thanks!

ok so i was in remnant kings a couple of weeks ago and found some waterproof material (no idea what its called but its the kind of stuff fishermans coats are made of?). it was in the bargain bin and it's just a bit bigger than a fat quarter. at first i thought about making a...

So my cousins sweet 16 is coming up this weekend and I'm not sure what to make her. Anyone have ideas? Her fav colors are purple and blue and fav animal is owls. It doesn't matter what kinda of craft mediums! I just need some type of idea to go along with the crochet tiger I...

So, I have about 2 yards of black satin at my apartment, and my mom is sending me about 3 or 4 more yards (maybe more). I don't really ever work with plain fabrics, so I am a bit stumped as to what I should make. I like dresses and skirts, but don't know what styles would look...

I will be starting at a new job soon, and plan to pack my own lunches each morning to save myself money on eating out, but I'm clueless as to what to make! So I was hoping for ideas! Recipes/links (either from here or other sites) for healthy and tasty things that I can whip...

My boyfriend's brother who lives with us is a smoker. Thankfully he smokes outside. However, the cigarette butts in my front porch are driving me insane. Anyone have any good (preferably attractive) diy outdoor ashtray ideas I could use?

My daughter wanted to do scrapbooking for her 4H project and at Michaels I found SMASHBOOKS. Now I made smashbooks 20 years ago but they were folded paper with drawings and magazine pictures glued in and stapled together. so knowing I COULD NOT keep my hands off her book, I...

Dearest Crafting Fanatics, I started painting my (trekking) backpack with acrylic paint and thought I'd seal it with the stuff we have at home. But now I'm not so sure it's the right kind of sealant. According to the instructions, it will make most types of fabric waterproof...

i want to make a pair of gladiator sandals for a costume. does anyone know where a good tutorial or something is?? i was thinking of making them from rope or something.

what is the strangest thing you have ever collected in the name of crafts? Mine is the bones from a fish... My hubby eats the fish that they debone at your table...I asked to keep the bones and I did...they reside in a plastic bag with hydrogen peroxide...they are perfect and...

Hi crafty gals and guys, I'm wanting to try mental stamping (letters on a wee brass dog tag) but I've not got a bench block (big lump of mental as far as I can see) and feel unwilling to part with 15 for one. Is there something I could use as a cheaper alternative?

I'm finally feeling confident enough with my sewing machine to make myself something to wear. I've got my heart set on a playsuit but can't find any patterns for adult ones! Can anyone help me out? (I'd prefer an actual pattern rather than an printable one.)

Having lost 3.5 stones to help with my arthritis in my knees, I need to alter some size 20 very good dresses down to a 14. Any helpful hints (they are fitted dresses not shifts I might add) please?