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Choose a page number: 1 Crafts RSS FeedsRecycling Magnetic Business Cards - Check out this post on the Family Crafts Forum made by a visitor named Sharon: "Does anyone have a use for all those magnetic business cards that are on pizza boxes, phone books, etc? I have been saving them. When you purchase that kind of magnetic material it is fairly expensive. I was trying to figure out a way to remove the print to use them in crafts I suddenly have tons of ideas but would like to hear if anyone else has done anything with these magnets." Share your ideas with Sharon. How do you, or would you, recycle business card magnets you get but don't need? Take a moment to read the entire post and read other people's suggestions, and then post a reply if you like. RELATED: - ...Feed Source: familycrafts.about.com Free St. Patrick's Day Party Printables -
Check this out! You can make your own cards, party invitations, favors bags, place cards, napkin rings, gift tags, and much more to help celebrate St. Patrick's Day! They are easy to print and make and they are free; and they are also great for last minute projects! There are four designs to choose, or you can download blank supplies and design your own.
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... Crafts for Sleepovers and Slumber Parties -
Check out this collection of crafts that work great for sleepovers and slumber parties. No matter what you call them - sleepovers, slumber parties, or pajama parties - some parent might dread the thought of a houseful of kids staying over night. The trick to keeping your sanity is keeping the kids busy! Besides offering the kids snacks, movies, and games, consider planning a craft project or two. These craft projects will help the time pass smoothly and make your child's slumber party or sleepover a great success!
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For those who might not remember, last week's Make-It-Over Monday craft challenge item was a bottle cap:
Please send in your bottle cap creations! You can share your simple ideas and tips using the comments feature on this blog post, but to get your project possibly featured in the next Make-It-Over Monday blog post, please submit it using this simple form. If you make the project you are submitting, take a picture of it and submit the photo... This Week's Spotlight Crafts (February 27 - March 5th) -
Have no fear if you missed one or more spotlight crafts during the last week You can review them all here:
Shamrock Pin Craft - Follow these directions and make yourself a lucky shamrock for your lapel. These also make fun St. Patrick's Day gifts.
No-Sew Pillow Craft - Learn how you can cover old pillows or pillow forms with fun fabric that matches your room's decor. Experiment with different fabrics to make your own room fashion statement.
CD Case Brag Book Craft - Learn how to make a cool ... Crafty Blogs to Explore - 84th Edition -
This week you can learn how to write and publish a craft book, how to make a pincushion out of an egg cup, how to use the Craft-N-Spin crafting turntable, and so much more:
Margot Potter The Impatient Crafter - Ever wondered what it takes to get a craft book published? Join Madge in this first installment in her How To Write and Publish a Craft Book series.
Stefanie Girard's Sweater Surgery - How to make Egg Cup pincushions inspired by a wonderful project in I "Heart" Patchwork by Rashida Coleman-Hale.
... Jewelry Inspirations -
In this book, author and crafter Sherri Habb not only shares techniques and designs from her studio, she shares her studio. She also introduces a variety of techniques and mediums that you can use to make jewelry. Learn about tools, supplies, and techniques that are used in basic wire working, transferring images, mixing resin, and more. When I first flipped through this book, some of these techniques and mediums did intimidate me, but once I read through the author's introductions and explanations that apprehension went away and I was anxious to try them all. Read More
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- ... St. Patrick's Day Beaded Safety Pin Patterns -
Make fun pins for yourself and others to wear to celebrate St. Patrick's Day - check out these free beaded safety pin designs! For every free pattern I provide, you will find a list that explains how many safety pins to use and what sizes to use. There is also a colored graph of the project illustrating how many beads of each color to use; and, of course, there are step-by-step directions to get you starting on this easy craft.
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- ... Celebrate National Craft Month -
March is National Craft Month. What a terrific reason to celebrate! For those of us who love to craft, why not vow to try a new crafting technique, or maybe you can teach someone how to do your favorite craft. I think National Craft Month can also be the perfect excuse to pull all those half-finished projects out of their hiding places and get them done. For those who don't make crafts, what better reason to start crafting? What will you do to celebrate ... Make-It-Over Monday - Let's start out this week's Make-It-Over Monday craft post by checking out some fun crafts you can make with last week's craft challenge:
Light Bulb Alien Craft
Light Bulb Cat-In-The-Hat Craft
Light Bulb Chick Craft
Light Bulb Leprechaun Craft
Light Bulb Maraca Craft
More Light Bulb Crafts
What do you think about them? Remember, just because we are moving onto a new craft challenge item today doesn't mean you can't still s... Web Site Product Descriptions - It's very important when selling items via ecommerce to draft a very complete product description. When Justin Giunta, 2008 Ecco Domani's Fashion Foundation best accessories designer, was Target's featured jewelry designer, any less than positive Guest ratings on the Target web site were due to the fact that the purchaser was surprised by how oversized the jewelry is. This is due to the fact the jewelry was not shown on a human model and the Target item description gave inadequate size descriptions.
I see the same thing happening for the Rachel Roy and Estelle limited collection line of jewelry that became available this month. With the exception of giving the length of the necklace, there is really no other size identifying information.
It is expensive and time consuming to process customer returns. If selling via ecommerce, it's important to always take the time to write a complete product description so your customers know exactly what they're getting before it's s... Arrowmont Location Undecided After 2012 - Most in the trade have probably heard of Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts even if you haven't had the occasion to take a class there. Located in Gatlinburg, TN since 1912, there has been quite a controversy brewing over the fact the Pi Beta Phi Fraternity doesn't appear to be willing to maintain the $1/year lease term with Arrowmont past 2012.
I kinda-sorta attended one class at Arrowmont (more about that later) and was very impressed with the entire facility. It was very well-appointed equipment-wise and quite beautiful once you got off the main Gaitlinburg drag which is a tourist mecca. I have their 2010 workshop & program catalog and they are offering some extremely cool classes.
While I opted to stay at a hotel on the Gaitlinburg strip, Arrowmont has onsite accommodations for students that range from private room/private bath (limited availability) to dor... Arts and Crafts Inspired Jewelry and Anna Sui Fall 2010 MDFW -
Designer Anna Sui's recent Fall 2010 show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week provides some great tips on planning for all fashion craft businesses. She concentrated on earthly colors such as mushroom, plum, cornflower and olive. Of particular interest to those in the jewelry-making trade, she accessorized her garments with Erickson Beamon tiled necklaces - each made from the reproduced works of Charles Rohlfs, an artist and designer during the Arts and Crafts Movement. A lovely take on the bohemian style and a timely combination of modern fashion with handcrafted artisan style. So you can better see the ... Examples of Korean Mixed Media - Last weekend I was catching up on my reading and came across an article in the March issue of the Crafts Report about Korean craft artists who had exhibited at the Philadelphia Musuem of Art Craft Show last November. Among the pictures in the magazine were three images of very cool lamps made by Chang-Ho Jun using paper and forged iron.
I found it very interesting that the paper was saturated with herbs so that the heat from the lamp creates a therapeutic scent. I can just image having a night-light set on a timer releasing the scent of lavender essential oil. The lamps further had mystical appeal as a stylized wood bird perches from a twig attached to the lamp symbolizing the essential elements of light, water and air.
The musuem website has images of all the Korean artwork.
... 1096 Filing Deadline Approaching - Don't forget - if you issued 1099-MISC to any artists or crafters who were subcontractors for your business, the deadline to mail the transmittal form 1096 and attachments is the last day of February. If you issued W-2s, the W-3 and attachments have to be postmarked that day too.
I'm mailing my transmittal forms today before I forget about them!Here's a link to my article about the 1099-Misc and 1096 for more information about each.
1096 Filing Deadline Approaching originally appeared on About.com Arts / Crafts Business on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 at 12:... Fancy Furniture Design with Found Wood -
If you're a furniture maker or involved in functional crafts, the February issue of ARTnews has a very interesting article about Brazilian designers transforming so-called 'garbarge wood' - leftover wood - into high style furniture. The article also references using driftwood. Both great ideas that should reduce your cost of goods sold (based on how hard it is to get the found wood) and appeal to your eco-friendly customers.
As I looked at the examples, naturally my mind went to the cushion design as well - how some elegant surface design pillows would add value to the furniture and also create a side-line business. In particular I was thinking about some lovely pillows I saw on season 2 dvd of the television show Damages that I was watching last week.
The hotel room of the Ellen Parson character ha... Advice for New Artists and Crafters -
I recently read two articles by Risa Borsykowsky who is the owner of Jewish Gift Place, which sells handmade Judaica for every occasion. The first article contains interviews with eight artists discussing topics such as getting started making arts and crafts, where to get training and how to get inspiration.
The second article is a compilation of information from other artists and crafters on the topic of "What Advice Would You Give to an Artist Just Starting Out?"
Some of the info may be old news for more experienced artists and crafters. However, I found useful information in both articles - especially for newbies or for those cra... Launch My Line Finale - Well, just a few comments on the season finale of Launch My Line. It's not much of a surprise that the one designer with fashion industry construction and cost of goods sold estimation was the final winner. You can never disregard the value of having good practical experience in the type of arts or crafts business you choose to operate.
Personally, I preferred the convertible designer's garments. I hope she continues on the path to market them. However, this is a case of not realizing the retail aspect of the garment's design. The full out convertibility is fantastic for a boutique operated by the designer but the garments would be a nightmare for any type of mass-market retail.
Can you imagine going to a shop like Banana Republic with the zippers flying, the mess it would be to put the garments back together after the customer finished in the dressing room? I really think this designer would have won had she throttled back on the conversions for the final... In New York? Don't Miss the Harlem Fine Art Show -
I always find inspiration and a renewed appreciation for work of my fellow artists and crafters when I attend shows. If you feel the same way and you live in or plan on visiting Manhattan, the 1st Annual Harlem Fine Art Show is being held on February 20 and 21. Over 60 of the world's most celebrated African-American artists will be at this new addition to Manhattan's annual Black History Month celebrations.
The event will be held at the 369th Armory, 2366 Fifth Ave., between 142nd and 143rd Streets. Prices for the artwork start at $100. Adult admission to the show is $20, $10 for children 12 and under. Hours: Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
To launch the Harlem Fine Art Show, The New York Times, the event'... Current American Craft Council News -
I'm always in awe of the skills shown by artists and crafters in fields that I'm unfamiliar with. The February/March issue of American Craft magazine has two fantastic articles on the craft of hand-making shoes and felting. While I've never deliberately felted, I have inadvertently felted by washing and drying a wool sweater. As the article states, you will loss up to 40% of the volume.
It also has a beautiful, approximately 20-page full-color ad for artists and crafters attending the Baltimore American Craft Show at the end of February. For more info about the Baltimore craft show check out the craft council internet fact page.
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