Craft Chat & Swaps

I need money for my college course. So I want to set up an etsy shop. Does anyone have any tips on it? I want to sell plushies and bracelets. Does anyone think what I have made will sell? Also how does the paypal payment work? Do you get much money quickly from selling on...

Hey there! Is there somebody as keen on jewelry as me? I'd like to host a jewelry swap;here are some simple rules: SIGN UP FOR THE SWAP IN THIS THREAD Please make sure to provide info about your location and whether you want to ship internationally! Try to send DIY'ed items...

So I've been wanting to post some future swap Ideas, once I may or may not host and such, but didn't want to flood the bored with a topic for each idea. So I decided to start one topic where everyone can come and post they're swap Ideas! So that being said, here's what I'm...

I'm gonna be selling my jewellery at my school's market day again this year (my final year) and want to make my stand look even better than last year. My colours are dark red, pink, silver and black. Any ideas of a layout? I'll add pics of my jewellery stands tomorrow so you...

My one year anniversary with my boyfriend is coming up in two months. I want to make his gift now, so I don't have to worry about it later. I need some new creative ideas! I've already looked at the gifts on the projects already and I decided to make the Vintage Spool...

So, since a lot of CO+K members are on Etsy and other art-selling sites, I figured we could use a solid thread for everyone to post their URLs related to their shops. My *NEW* CraftCafe URL: http://www.craftcafe.co/shop/DiscordiasApple/ (My Etsy URL:...

I have an online shop for my mom's Baby Diaper Cake business.. and I hadn't sold a single thing for about 4 months now, and finally out of the blue, BAM! I randomly get any email about someone buying one! haha I am just so uber excited about it. There are a ton of people on...

Anyone in the UK or Ireland want to swap craft supplies? I have way too much fabric at home, but I'd love to swap it for something else. ^_^

Hello everyone I need help! I have a pair of high heels about 6 inches and the platform that you stand on is about 3 inches! I need to stud and/or spike the heel and platform WITHOUT the studs or spikes falling off! Any suggestions from anyone that has experience With this! I...

Since a new season of Project Runway was starting up I thought I would challenge myself each week to making a garment for each of the challeges on Project Runway. And since I'm sure I'm not alone in loving Project Runway, I thought I'd see if anyone else wanted to joing my...

~*PARTNERS POSTED*~ Hey everyone! Here is the Dotee Doll Swap... finally. ~Dotee Dolls are usually about 4-7 inches tall, they have a loop at the top so they can be hung up, and most often have some sort of tail. After that you can make it as unique as you can possibly imagine...

So I'm making lots of belts and straps these days, and I was wondering about something. Typically if I want to make a belt or a strap to look really nice, I basically make a tube and turn it inside out. Now, with bigger straps it's not too much of a problem. However, when I...

This isn't really a swap but I figured this might be the best place for it. If anyone wants, feel free to turn it into an easy swap. My favourite chain letter as a kid was a super easy one that gave you stickers! I made up a blank copy to send to a kid friend for her to do and...

I've inherited a shoe box (and more) of leather offcuts. Whilst there are lots of inspiring ideas on this site, I've not worked with leather before. So I was wondering if any of you have hints and tips before I get started. (Tools, glues, techniques etc) Thanks in advance!

I've been wanting to do this for awhile, but was a little worried about the logistics of it all... so maybe a group of us can try it out and see how it goes? Q: What is a chunky book? A chunky book is (in most cases) a collaborative book in which each page is made by a...

I've been lurking for awhile now but decided it's time to participate! Lately I've been having a horrible time with getting shirt facings to not bunch up and seem way too large to fit the neck of the shirt. Is this something I am doing wrong? I will try to post a pic of what...

So... I have a tank top with three(3)-I think- gold zippers. Im willing to ruin the top, because i want the zippers. Is there any cool things to do with them? other than like bracelets? ~I'd also like the idea of something for school~ If your wondering my dress style is a...

So I recently bought an orthopedic underbust corset. It looks great, but my only problem is the discomfort right under my breasts when I wear it. Everything else fits fine and I feel very comfortble wearing it. Is there anything I could do or put there to help get rid of some...

I'm making a plush for my friend and I can't seem to figure out a pattern for the head. http://static.neatoshop.com/images/product/25/1525/Frankenstein-Plush_5995-l.jpg It's going to be a Frankenstein plush and I can't figure out the way to shape it and keep a flat top. Any...

How can I make stuffing go further? I like to stuff my plushies/cushions quite firm so when they have been used a lot they arent small. This means I go through a lot of stuffing. I don't know how to make it go further or where to get some cheap/big bags of it? Also, what is...

Dear GAWD why is fake fur so expensive???? Over $20 per yard? WHY? I need help, and fast. I'm supposed to be making a fox tail and ears as a commission, and I can't find anything remotely cheap anywhere. So pleaseee I need your help!

So I've been using acrylic paint to pain on my jeans and a few t-shirts, and I was going to go pick up some acrylic sealer, but I didn't see on the bottle anywhere whether it would be ok to use on clothes. My goal is to make it less likely to wash off...Any ideas?

So I've been using acrylic paint to pain on my jeans and a few t-shirts, and I was going to go pick up some acrylic sealer, but I didn't see on the bottle anywhere whether it would be ok to use on clothes. My goal is to make it less likely to wash off...Any ideas?

so i've tried and tired to crochet wings but i just can't, no matter what the instructions say. what can you not seem to get the hang off?

Does anyone know anything about cricut and sure cuts a lot software. I am searching for SCAL V2.

The Monthly Craft Challenge is a craft challenge every month where you complete different crafts Here is how it works: You make at least 10 projects in August: 2 with the month's theme 1 wearable item (can be revamped clothing) 1 hair accessories 1 piece of jewelry 1 recycled...

heres the link: http://www.etsy.com/listing/76084807/wool-coat?ref=sr_gallery_1&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=skirt&ga_page=20&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade its so cool and i will be needing coats for the first time in like 6 years, i get how pretty much...

For me, seeing the 4th season of my favorite horror show start up has got me into a scary crafting mood. Be it horror movies your into, supernatural books, or even just paranormal in general, this swap is for you! If any of you remeber the spooky swap SparrowFea created months...

What is the diffrence between a ball point needle and a normal one? CAn I still use a normal one or what??

Alright, so this is pretty simple of a request. (: I have been/I am collecting some candy wrappers( laffy taffy). And I want some cool things to do with them; Clutch, earrings, room decor. I've seem some pretty crazy stuff, like dresses, butt: I need better things then that....