3. September 2010

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Product Highlight: Darice Craft Vac

I cannot tell you how many times I have inadvertently dropped a tray of beads, a box of eyelets, or a container of crystals. (In my neck of the woods, we call this a “craft-alanche.”) How to pick those little buggers up in a hurry, without losing them to the vacuum sweeper? Well, Darice’s Craft [...]

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2. September 2010

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Free Shipping at ConsumerCrafts

Free Shipping at ConsumerCrafts

Hey! Need art or craft supplies? This weekend is a great time to order them from ConsumerCrafts.com because they are offering FREE SHIPPING with no minimum order. Check it:

We’re doing it again!
Don’t miss out on your opportunity to get any order shipped for Free*!
NO MINIMUMS!
As always, ConsumerCrafts is your [...]

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1. September 2010

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“Super Star” Plaque: Perfect for Back-to-School

“Super Star” Plaque: Perfect for Back-to-School

Going back-to-school can be a scary time for young children.  I wanted to make something for my son that would inspire and encourage him.
Using the wood burning techniques I had learned in my previous post I made this “Super Star” plaque for my son.
Materials:

1191-60 Wood burning tool  w/3pc accessory tips
9149-09 [...]

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31. August 2010

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Bead Soup Bangle

Bead Soup Bangle

This cuff is meant to be random, free form and unstructured. It does not require a great deal of concentration and if you like to multi-task, you can listen to a book on tape or watch a movie while working and you’ll be done before you know it!

Materials Needed:

Bead Soup * (this one has tiger [...]

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30. August 2010

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Back to School Craft: Zipper Pulls

Back to School Craft: Zipper Pulls

It’s a new school year and new backpacks and jackets have been purchased- but it’s only a matter of time before my kids yank the pulls right off of the zippers! So I’m getting the jump on repairs by making some fun, recycled ones that the kids can personalize.
We’re building the base on an unlikely [...]

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27. August 2010

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This Just In: Free Shipping Code

I know you all love a bargain or a coupon as much as I do- and just got word that our sponsor, www.ConsumerCrafts.com, is offering FREE SHIPPING this weekend without a minimum purchase. So if you’ve thinking of getting your holiday crafting started, now is a GREAT time to place your order and save some [...]

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27. August 2010

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How to “Ask Jenny”

How to “Ask Jenny”

Do you have a crafty conundrum? A creative quiery? Just want to ask some friendly advice? You can “Ask Jenny!” OK, that’s ME, but I’m here for your as your friendly craft concierge. To ask a question, click the “Ask Jenny” tab at the top and you’ll find an email address that will channel it [...]

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26. August 2010

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Tips for Using Darice’s Wood Burning Tool

Tips for Using Darice’s Wood Burning Tool

I have never used Darice’s wood burning tool or any wood-burning tool, for that matter.  I was excited for the opportunity to use a new crafting tool.  I opened the package; it comes with the wood burner, a stand, and several different wood burning tips.

I experimented with the tips on scrap wood for several [...]

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25. August 2010

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Bead Spinner by Darice

We love gadgets that make our crafting easier and more fun, and the Bead Spinner by Darice fits the bill. Great for jewelry makers and knitter/crocheters alike, the Bead Spinner makes it easy to load seed beads onto wire, thread, or yard saving you time and effort. Take a look at the demonstration video below.

It’s [...]

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24. August 2010

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Heritage Layout

Heritage Layout

Do any of you like old vintage looking photos?  I am always so intrigued by the clothing worn, the hairstyles, the various trims on the clothing pictured, the furnishings.  To me it is all so fascinating.  Then to wonder what it was like to live so long ago when the world was so different and [...]

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