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
