Craft Chat & Swaps

Hey everyone! The time has finally come to start putting together the next round of the Kawaii swap! I figured I'd get it posted so that you all know when its going to happen and can plan for it! **4 items to swap. Unless you and your partner decided other wise....

I tried all last night with a pair of crocheted Mary Janes, but they're not looking at all what theyre supposed to Now it'sMother's day tomorrow and need something quick!! As it's also my FIL's Birthday so am making cakes/brownies for him today... Any ideas appreciated as not...

So a few days ago, I left my window in my car down while I went into a friends house, not knowing that I was going to be in there for a few hours. It starts to POUR and I completely forgot about my windows being down Now my car smells terrible. I live in Florida, so when the...

Alright guys, so we're going to try and do a postcard swap. I haven't hosted a swap before so feel free to make suggestions or tell me if im doing something wrong! hehe Very much like Happy Grams, you can do these anytime, like when you're in between bigger swaps. Generally...

So, Im really new to this website and I am trying to start an etsy shop. I heard that your name can either make you or break you. Ive seen a ton of shops with a adorable names and I need some help coming up with something cute. Im going to be selling mostly home decor. Any...

In this you challenge the person above you to a craft challenge Like: "I challenge you to make a pin cushion out of the most random thing you can find" They have to be common crafting tools and materials. Post them in your crafts when your done :3 Now Challenge Me!

my sister is getting married soon and i need to think of a gift for her shower and for her wedding. i want to make it personal. Possible something i can make. do y'all have any ideas about what i can make/or buy that will be fun and creative?

RAWR, who is up for an animal swap with a late April send out. Gives us plenty of time to make, sew and save up funds. International shipping can be expensive huh! anyway, you guys have to have completed the newbie swap first. so if you are interested follow this format Name:...

Hey guys! I've been thinking of posting something traditional Dutch here, and I just had an idea. I challenge you guys to make some traditional food of your country, and post it here

HALP! I bought a ton of earring hooks and feathers, now I just need a way to attach the two. Anyone have any insight? Thank you soooo much! - J

I want to make a hooded bathrobe for my dog. Does anyone know where I can find a free pattern? I was looking at some pictures of dog bathrobes online but I think it may be easier to use a pattern instead of winging it. Thanks in advance.

so basically i really want to dread my hair and plan on doing this summer with my friends help. im going to use a crochet needle to do it. my question is, where can i find quality products to put in it? that are also not too expensive. also, if anyone has tried this method,...

So is it alloud and legal to just make and sell? Weather its online or at craft fairs ect? Do you have to become self employed and declare it as a business if your traiding in any way? Who here sell's things they have made? Any help would be very welcome! Thanks Edit: Im in...

hallo people! k, so I found this old packaging lying around. low and behold, the front is beutiful! so kawii! I wanna use it for something, but what? any Ideas? [IMG]http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/rosyray/pack.jpg[/IMG]

I don't know if anyone on here lives in the Spokane Wa area but if so I wanted to invite you to a craft swap that I am throwing at the Shadle Park library May 28th from 2- 5:30. It is 100% free to attend and participate! Let me know if anyone can make it or if you have any...

Let's see if we can get enough people involved... I see there are a few people (including me) that missed the first round and asked for a second one - and of course if anybody who's taken part into the first round wants to swap again, they're totally welcome! Now the boring...

I'm turning 30 this year... which everybody seems to think is such a HUGE deal (not me, 40 seems big to me), but at least I get a big party! My hubby is willing to help out a lot, but I have to come up with some kind of theme to focus both of our efforts. I would love to have...

Does anyone have any baby shower games and prize ideas??

I am wondering what stores carry nerd glasses Icing's, Claire's, Hot Topic???? I already have the 3-D glasses hah I'm just looking for the "real" nerd glasses

seem to have reached a craft block I work as a graphic designer layout artist at a newspaper. I guess all my craftyness goes into my work

Hi Guys, I have recently been looking into ATC's and after much chatting and deliberation, I would like to host an ATC swap. As this will be my first time making them and hosting a swap, I hope you will all be patient with me. For those that don't know about ATC's (like me), I...

hi, i do realize that the whole scrabble tile pendant thing is really old - but i just discovered it and figured they are really neat gifts to send back to my family and friends. anyhow, i bought a huge pack of scrabble tiles and started making a bunch. they all looked great...

Hi All, I'm planning to hold a stall at a local craft fair for my amigurumi crochet creatures. I've never done this before so would welcome any advice from people who've done it before! Thanks everyone! Beth

Hey, everyone! I really liked Michelle ideal the "once a pound time story." So here is another story to run away with! Story begins here: It was 3:30pm and the train just pulled into the Lipton city train station. Two young students stepped up to the yellow boarding line.

Woot! DeStash Themed Swap! NEWBIES ARE WELCOME TO JOIN BECAUSE IT IS A REALLY EASY AND QUICK SWAP DeStash is when you spring clean your crafting table/workspace/room! And you find all those odds and ends of things that almost made it onto a project. Some people donate them to...

I want a purse that looks like a hand! I love the Beetlejiuce cartoons and on the Spooky Bootique episode Beelte Juice conjurs up a "hand" bag from the niether world and I want one of my own....the problem I have is I feel like if I make it out of fabric is's just gonna look...

My little brother's bday is coming up(hes turning 9) and I need some ideas for gifts. He loves video games, mainly Mario Bros, and he likes 50s music?? and he loveess reading.i made him a mario ? box with the power ups for christmas&he loved it but i need some ideas for this...

I think I posted this in the wrong category originally. Every year, I go to the Renaissance Faire and have a grand old time dressing up and parading around with my friends. This year is the first year I'm going with my boyfriend and his best friend, and they both want Great...

Ever since I was really little I've wanted a pet fox. I know that people have foxes as pets, I just haven't met anyone in person. My problem is, is that I want a Red Fox as pet not a Finnic Fox. Even though they are the most common for pets. Before anyone says, they are wild...

i really want to exchange a big box of british candy for a big box of american candy. both agree to spend a chosen price on which we will spend on the candy. anyone interested email me lilmisstaniss@live.co.uk x