What Gauge Wire Do I Need?An often asked question for new wire workers is, "What size gauge do I need?" Wire is sized in gauges. The smaller the gauge (number) the bigger the wire. Below I've listed some of...
Turn Trash into Treasure! How to "recycle" old children's books into exciting new projects! The purpose of this guide is to inspire you to preserve tattered old children's books instead of discarding them! I'm...
As an avid scrapbooker, you may find yourself up to your elbows in ribbons, stickers and embellishments. Here are some simple and cheap ways to organize your scrapbook stuff...Eyelets, Brads, Snaps, Charms,...
Not all old clothing qualifies as vintage. True vintage clothing captures the unique qualities of its era. It has a look that pins it to a particular point in time. Much of the old clothing we accumulate has...
This guide is an introduction to how to make handmade paper, or, more accurately, how to recycle old junk paper into new paper to use in your love letters, Christmas cards, Valentines, or other artistic and...
Knitters and crocheters alike know that yarn isn't cheap. Cashmere, silk, wool, mohair, angora, linen, novelty yarns... we all love them, but buying these yarns new, in the quantity you need for your...
AS THE SALES OF SEA GLASS HAVE BEEN ON THE INCREASE. RESOURCES HAVE BEEN ON THE DECLINE FOR NATURAL / AUTHENTIC SEA / BEACH GLASS, IT IS IMPORTANT TO EDUCATE YOUR SELF TO THE DIFFERENCES. A SMART CONSUMER IS...
BUTTON BUTTON Flea markets, antique shops, your grandmother's sewing box, the clothes at the thrift shop, the street markets, garages sales. Buttons are everywhere! Will you know which are worth keeping?...
I just love to try out new things and especially enjoyed altering paint cans with my kids. It was so easy, we made a whole bunch to give away as presents to our relatives. As we ran out of paint cans I started...
Fine Handmade Paper. What kind of recycled paper to use Making fine, beautiful, high quality Handmade Paper is both an art and a craft. Papermaking is field so diverse that we refer to it as The Art Craft...