Wire Jig Tree Ornaments
In search of a quick wire ornament for the holidays? Have a wire jig handy? Then give this simple design a try. It’s a wire and bead tree-shaped ornament in two styles: loops on the inside or loops on the outside. Hang beads on the loops for instant mini decorations. The wire is basic 18 gauge craft wire found in most craft supply stores, and it comes in a rainbow of colors. The color used here is … Read entire article »
Filed under: A couple of hours, Beads, Intermediate, Misc. Crafts, New Featured
Faux-Stitching
Faster, easier, and less expensive to accomplish, faux stitching adds charm to paper crafts. Accomplish this simple effect with the following steps: Supply list: • serrated tracing wheel • gel pen, markers, pens • soft surface (mouse pad, etc) Step 1: Create Holes Using tracing wheel, create your holes where you want your stitching to be. Suggestion: trace around the border of your paper. A clear 6 inch ruler works well as a guide. Be sure to press hard enough to … Read entire article »
Filed under: Beginner, Featured, Misc. Crafts, Papercrafts, Time to Complete, Under an hour
Season of Giving
As the holidays approach our thoughts often turn to giving. Making a list and checking it twice, as the saying goes. I know mine do. By the end of summer (if not before!), I’m planning what I want to give my friends and family members, counting the days and calculating if I have enough time to knit or crochet everything I’ve thought of over the past 12 months. Too many patterns, so little time! But I’m … Read entire article »
Filed under: A couple of hours, Advanced, All Crafts, Beginner, Inspiration, Intermediate, Knit and Crochet
Crochet for Halloween
Need inspiration for your crochet this Halloween? Check out these free Halloween patterns from Lion Brand Yarn! And here are a few cute ideas that either Katelyn or I have tried over the years and posted at eHow.com. My family still hangs “Mr. Bones” on the banister every year. He’s lasted about 15 years now! Happy Halloween! Cathy Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on … Read entire article »
Filed under: All Crafts, Knit and Crochet
Spooky Decorations with Holiday Trim
Here is an inspirational video from Jo-Ann’s to get you started on your Halloween Decorations! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend … Read entire article »
Filed under: All Crafts, Beginner, Inspiration, Less than an Hour
