Crafts, Projects and Supplies Tips
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Crafts 4 All Website
Go to www.crafts4all.com for TONS of crafts in numerous categories. Some of the categories include angels, cross stitch, Christmas, wedding, and many more. This website is a bulletin board where the site owner, and registered users post crafts.
Free Hobby Outlook Subscription
Here is the direct link to the page where you can sign up for a free subscription to Hobby Outlook Magazine. This magazine includes information on hot new products, coupons, giveaways, tips and tricks, product reviews and more.
http://www.hobbytown.com/HobbyOutlookSignup.asp
Wreaths for All Seasons
45 seasonal wreaths that you can make.
http://www.bhg.com/bhg/category.jhtml?catref=cat500002
Free Monthly Cross Stitch Sampler
Go to http://www.couchmancreations.com.au/freeby.html for a free monthly cross stich sampler.
Craft and Fabric Links Free Patterns
Go to http://craftandfabriclinks.com/craftpat.html for free craft and fabric link patterns.
Free Crochet Patterns
Free Crochet Patterns, listed by category through the About.com network.
http://crochet.miningco.com/cs/freepatternslist
Photo Calendars
A great economical gift that relatives will love is a photo calendar that you can make yourself. If you have the computer skills and equipment, you can make the calendar start to finish, or you can get one done at Wal-Mart and other such stores. Personalize the calendar with family dates such as birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, etc.
Free Craft Patterns from Craftworks
Here is a small listing of free craft patterns from Craftworks Magazine. www.craftworksmag.com/archive.html
Mielke's Farm Patterns
Go to http://www.mielkesfarm.com/fre_patt.htm for free bobbin lace, crochet, felting, kniting and tatting patterns.
FREE Stained Glass Patterns
Check out this website for free stained glass patterns. http://www.dalegrundon.com/patterns.html
Free Projects, Patterns & Instructions from Craft Ideas
At the Craft Ideas website, you can find free projects, patterns and instructions on all different types of crafts. www.craftideas.com/craftParser/projects.html
Hobby Industry Association - Free Projects
Get tons of free Craft Projects from the Hobby Industry Association. http://www.i-craft.com/index.html
Quick & Easy Craft Patterns
Here is a link to a website that provides quick and easy craft patterns for free. http://quickandeasycrafts.com/freepatterns/index.html
Christian Craft Supplies and Decorations
Go to http://tinyurl.com/1d0f to purchase Christian crafts and decorations, in bulk, and save money.
Potpourri Wreath
To make a decorative, fragrant potpourri wreath, you will need: a straw wreath of any shape or size, potpourri, a glue gun, and some newspaper to cover your work area. Working in small areas, put hot glue on the front of the wreath. Press handfuls of potpourri on the glue, holding for a moment til cool. Work your way around the wreath, covering inside and outside, but not the back. Let cool then turn wreath upside down, giving a slight shake. This will remove any loose potpourri and expose bare areas. Fill in the bare spots.
Buy Craft Supplies in Bulk
Go to http://tinyurl.com/1d06 to buy craft supplies in bulk, and save money at the same time.
Bright Wreaths
Go to http://www.womansday.com/xp6/WomansDay/crafts.xml/0502/0502bright_wreaths.xml to make bright wreaths.
Free Instructions to Make a Windchime for Dad
Free instruction on how to make windchimes for your father for Father's Day, Christmas or his birthday.
http://www.thefamilycorner.com/family/kids/crafts/fathersday.shtml
Homemade Potpurri
Mix together some cinnamon sticks, whole cloves and allspice, citrus peel and pine cones. Make small bowls of potpourri and place them around the house.
Free This n That Wood Patterns
Get free wood patterns: cows, angels and a couple of other different types of patterns. (You may want to close the pop-up window that appears over the page, as it's not relevant to the patterns. http://members.tripod.com/~meliz/thisnthatwoodpatterns.html
Natural Centerpiece
A nice natural centerpiece can be made by lining a wooden bowl with colorful leafy greens. Fill with a selection of colorful fruit.
Become Teacher Certified in Crocheting and Knitting
Go to http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/teach.html to become teacher certified in crocheting and knitting.
Last Year's Calendar
Turn last year's calendars into works of art by hanging the pictures on the wall. Kids especially will love this, when you can take 12 pictures of their favorite characters, teen idols, etc. and decorate their room with them. Calendar pictures can be framed or left as is.
Make a Memory Jar
You can create a " Memory Jar" for a special friend or relative. Take a pretty jar and fill it with small cards on which you have neatly written (or typed) your memory of a shared experience. Add photos, ticket stubs, etc. if you have any.
Free ChicKnits Knitting Patterns
Go to http://www.chicknits.com/free.shtml for free ChicKnits knitting patterns.
FREE Drawing Paper
Do you have a newspaper office near you? If so you might want to check it out! Some give away newsprint roll ends for free. One roll can last you months! Use it for drawing, as wrapping paper and all kinds of arts and crafts.
Working with Glitter
Any time you're making something with glitter, put a newspaper on your workspace and when you're through, use the crease as a funnel to return the unused glitter to its container.
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