Craft Chat & Swaps

ALRIGHT, so this is basically a challenge to get OUT of your crafty comfort zone and expand your crafty know-how SO I have never picked up a crochet hook or knitting needles or... yarn really. so I took it upon myself [idk how, I just suddenly got into it in the span of...

Anyone up for a cute little holiday swap? Just a few (like 3-5) crafty things, that could fit in a small bubble-wrapped envelope, is what I had in mind. Sound good?

My friend is turning 16 in a couple of weeks and i have no idea what to get him. At all. Whatsoever. I dont want to end up buying chocolate or washing stuff (shower gel etc) because other people are and its gonna get repetitive every year. I have a maximum of 10 to spend :S He...

I challenge you to think outside the box. This should get our creative minds working LOL... Here's how it works; I'll ask a question. The next person answers my question, and asks a new one. [b]Here's the catch[/b]; you must [u]not[/u] give the obvious or correct answer. You...

Hey guys! I just got inspired for another swap... I know there's a ton of 'em going on right now, but I thought... y'know what? I'm gonna post it now or I'll forget. And I'll make the mailing date well past xmas chaos. [b]This swap is for anyone who has kids, (or...

Hello, I am excited to let you all know that I now have 12 artists listed on my site! If you'd like to see some unique and unconventional art, visit the following 2 links: http://www.thecraftnanny.com/index.htm http://www.thecraftnanny.com/moreartistsdesigners.htm I am always...

oh ya i finally got my own etsy finally open so happy check it out and let me know what you think. I am very excited. www.sugarlishes.etsy.com

WELL, all you do is take the word before you, and change/add/subtract/switch just ONE letter to make a different word. Ex. 1st word- Dog. 2nd word- Hog. 3rd word- Hot. etc. So yes. ;D I think it's cool. GEEZE. haha. Anyway, first word is... *drumroll* ART! Just because it's...

Pretty straightforward. 1 - Find a pattern for whatever the person above you asked for. MAKE SURE IT'S FREE!... and post the link here. 2 - Ask for a pattern for something else! Can be any kind of pattern, for example: an origami flower pattern, a crochet baby blanket pattern,...

hey guys, heres a challenge. Design my wedding gown in YOUR own way. I wanna see what u come up with

the list find out the meaning of the colour brown. find a you tube video of a dog chasing its tale. find a great how to craft site. find three pictures of cats licking their front paws. find a recipie for nachos find the coolest crown ever Find the meaning of the word craft...

ok guys, we all know this one. We keep a story going as long as possible. OK....starting now ONCE apon a time, in a cosy stone cabin, lived a lovely girl.

I challenge you to find the coolest HOW TO VIDEOS or make your own and post them here.

Got this idea from the challenge I put forth on the "I challenge you..." thread. But I'm gonna expand on it. A) Take a children's cartoon, toy or tv character (I said Winnie the Pooh in the other challenge, but you could use Barbie, Strawberry Shortcake, a carebear, Bob the...

I'm looking for a pattern for a diaper bag. I definatly want to make my own, but all the patterns I find are way too plain. I can make a tote, no problem, but I want a pattern that looks professional. If anyone out there knows where to find one that would be great! Thanks Tara...

Hey guys... I'm new here but I wanna jump in with both feet, cuz I LOVE the whole swapping idea. I know there's already a Christmas swap or two started but they are... well... already started. LOL. SO... I had a lil' idea. Quickie Craft... meaning something small that won't...

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this is a place where you can challenge your cut out and keep friends ex: I challenge Sug to make a snow man out of sugar. or I challenge michelle to make a craft with her eyes closed. THEN post what you did. So I Challenge Sug to draw a picture of her family with her left...

Basically, Everything you wear must be either handmade, or drastically changed. There is no cost limit on anything, but there is a limit on what you can show. You must wear everything you want to be considered a part of the judging, and how good it looks plus how hard it was...

make an outfit or accessory [shirt, hat, shoes] using things in you home, its has to be recyclable. So use plastics, paper and glass. Old magazines, pencils and more. GO NUTS! and lets be silly!

take a plain boring old t-shirt! any colour, and accessories it! make it yours, i would love to see what you come up with! there arent any rules- so go crazy!!! although make sutrre the tee you start with is plain! i shall love to see what you come up with! do you think it...

Hello everyone, The description for this board says a place to show off your shops, so I thought I would do that! My name is Alex Eaves and I run STAY VOCAL, a reuse company. Our mission is to encourage people to reuse whenever and wherever possible. By reusing, we are helping...

Okay, nightmare time. As usual, I waited till the last minute to make my plastic bag dress, and it hasn't worked, so I need something to wear! I don't have loads of money so can't buy a costume, and have very limited time. Any help, PLEASE. Edit: Cut Out and Keep saved me...

hey guys, I am getting married soon and I was wondering if anyone was up to a dress swap, that is if they want to part with their wedding dress. My mom gave her dress to my sister.

Well, it's getting cold out (for me is it maybe not for some of you on the other side of the world .) And I think we should do a swap with the theme being winter. That being said we should make each other hats, gloves, coffee mugs maybe send each other hot tea or hot coco...

ok people, I was looking at Susie Bubbles web site and she had blogged about her $10 outfit challenge. With $10 you have to be able to make a complete outfit[I suggest going to a local charity shop] This can be a dress with shoes, pants-top-jacket...any combo that makes an...

First of all. /You can only be part of this is your punctual, no lateness! /It helps if you can sew. So basically, I think it'd be a great idea for anyone who wishes to, to make a felt badge of a Nintendo Character! I have a character in mind, but its up for you to choose....

So, I got this bag from my old great aunt, and it's begging me to do something with it. The pink handles are outrageously cute, but the floral print is just..ick. Anyone have any ideas how to make it more..snazzy? [IMG]http://i34.tinypic.com/egr4nr.jpg[/IMG]

I've noticed there's a couple of threads on here where people are wanting to swap stuff for other bits and bobs. So I thought maybe we should have a thread where everyone has a list of what they've got, what they'd like etc. I'm sorry if there's already a similar thread to...