Tag: craft tips
group name: craftershaven
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August 05, 2007 03:21 PM EDT --
Organize loose buttons by stringing them on twist ties, then simply twist the ties to prevent them from falling off.
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May 03, 2007 12:30 AM EDT --
Here is a tip for keeping ribbon organized and untangled. Store ribbon, loosly rolled, in empty, clean plastic bowls with lids. A great way to recycle sour cream bowls, whipped topping bowls, ect.
To . . .
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August 05, 2007 03:47 PM EDT --
If you have a sewing pattern that you will use often, transfer the pattern and all the markings to non-fusible lightweight interfacing. It will last a long time.
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June 08, 2008 04:44 PM EDT --
When doing any craft with fabric, wash all the fabric you intend to use for your project before you start to cut or stitch it. This will ensure that the project will not distort and will remove any dressing . . .
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July 13, 2007 09:18 PM EDT --
Needles can be stuck into a wide candle instead of a pincushion and the paraffin makes them sew easier.
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April 12, 2008 12:47 PM EDT --
If you craft with beads, make sure you do a project with beads from the manufacturer. For example, if you get red beads from Brand A and then you run out and you finish up with red beads from Brand . . .
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June 28, 2007 01:26 PM EDT --
Use aerosol hairspray to "stiffen" silk flowers. Use canned air or a cool blow dryer to dust them.
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August 29, 2007 03:57 PM EDT --
To keep metallic yarns from unraveling, dip the ends in clear nail polish.
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September 02, 2007 06:15 PM EDT --
To stiffen crochet work you can mix white glue and water. Saturate the item in the solution and squeeze out the excess. Stretch to the proper shape, and pin to a piece of styrofoam. Allow to dry 24 hours. . . .
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September 19, 2007 03:05 PM EDT --
To keep crochet thread from knotting or tangling while you are crocheting, run it through a plastic straw.
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September 30, 2007 04:16 PM EDT --
Wrap cellophane tape around the tip of a paint tube to form a funnel that creates thinner, more exact lines.
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October 06, 2007 02:04 PM EDT --
Use puzzle templates to crop photos into interlocking puzzle pieces. This is an interesting twist to a scrapbook page!
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October 11, 2007 02:03 PM EDT --
Tweezers make working with smaller punches, stickers or die-cuts easier and allow more precise placement.
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October 21, 2007 02:09 PM EDT --
For an eye-catching background, cut a piece of patterned paper into a large curved shape and attach it to your cardstock. It instantly creates visual interest to your background. You can use freehand, . . .
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December 30, 2007 04:04 PM EST --
If you store older inkpads upside down it will allow the remaining ink to seep to the top of the inkpad allowing you to get every last bit of ink from it.
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December 30, 2007 04:17 PM EST --
Use post-it notes to mask parts of your stamp, or to overlap stamped images.
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December 30, 2007 04:36 PM EST --
For a storage solution for small stencils, try using a photo album. Each single pocket is approx. 6" x 4". If you want to be able to see which stencil is in the pocket more easily, . . .
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January 03, 2008 12:18 PM EST --
Apply a piece of contact paper to the inside of your T-shirts or any
fabric project, when painting on a design. This makes it impossible for the
paint to bleed through to the opposite side of your . . .
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January 03, 2008 12:55 PM EST --
Before arranging a bouquet of dried flowers, mist them with water, then place in a sealed plastic bag for 30 minutes. They'll be less brittle and won't break as you handle them.
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January 06, 2008 02:20 PM EST --
Old plastic ice cube trays make great containers for mixing and holding paints. Plus, they're easy to clean, even if you've used acrylics. Just soak the trays in hot water, and the paint will . . .
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