Craft Stoptag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-2184102008-03-16T06:00:00-07:00We Ship Craft Supplies, Needlework and Paint by Number Kits, Leaflets WorldwideTypePadCraftStophttp://feedburner.google.comFree Craft Idea from Craft Stop: How to Save on Paper Towelstag:typepad.com,2003:post-467961702008-03-16T06:00:00-07:002008-03-16T06:00:00-07:00Use a small sponge to blot water from your paintbrush when painting to save paper towels. Looking for Purse Handles for Macrame Projects? Visit Craft Stop to see Bamboo Purse Handle, D Shape Purse Handle, Brown Marble Purse Handle, and...craftstopFree Craft Idea from Craft Stop: Soft Backing for Applique Projectstag:typepad.com,2003:post-467959662008-03-15T06:00:00-07:002008-03-15T06:00:00-07:00Pad your applique projects with used dryer softener sheets. They work great at no cost and they're washable. Looking for Gold Counted Cross Stitch Kits? Visit Craft Stop to see Blossoms and Butterflies Gold Counted Cross Stitch Kit, Flying Flowers...craftstopFree Craft Tip from Craft Stop: Hot Gluing Wood Tiptag:typepad.com,2003:post-467956022008-03-14T06:00:00-07:002008-03-14T06:00:00-07:00When hot gluing wood pieces, oil the wood, except where glue is to be applied, with a small amount of baby oil. Misplaced glue and glue strings are easy to remove after they have cooled. Looking for Big Stitch Counted...craftstopFree Craft Idea from Craft Stop: How to Make Soft Stiff Fragrant Bowstag:typepad.com,2003:post-467953902008-03-13T06:00:00-07:002008-03-13T06:00:00-07:00When making a stiff or firm bow, place a sheet of fabric softener instead of interfacing on one side of the layers of the bow fabric, sew together, and turn right side out. The softener sheet gives the bow the...craftstopFree Craft Tip from Craft Stop: How to Keep Needles and Pins Sharptag:typepad.com,2003:post-467951802008-03-12T06:00:00-07:002008-03-12T06:00:00-07:00To keep needles and pins sharp, make and use a pincushion stuffed with fine steel wool. Looking for Bean Buddies? Visit Craft Stop to see Betsy Bunny Bean Buddies Kit, Eleanor Elephant Bean Buddies Kit, Lydia Lamb Bean Buddies Kit,...craftstopFree Craft Idea from Craft Stop: How to Make a Barrette with Interchangeable Bowstag:typepad.com,2003:post-467949742008-03-11T06:00:00-07:002008-03-11T06:00:00-07:00For a barrette with interchangeable bows, glue one strip of Velcro to the top of a barrette, then glue a strip to the underside of several bows. This way you can easily change bows for a different look. You can...craftstopFree Craft Idea from Craft Stop: How to Make Crayons Last Longertag:typepad.com,2003:post-467947062008-03-10T06:00:00-07:002008-03-10T06:00:00-07:00Wrap cellophane tape around new crayons, and you'll find they will not break as easily. Looking for Beatrix Potter Stencils? Visit Craft Stop to see Miss Moppet Beatrix Potter Stencil, Peter Rabbit Beatrix Potter Stencil, Tom Kitten Beatrix Potter Stencil,...craftstopFree Craft Tip from Craft Stop: How to Reinforce Buttonstag:typepad.com,2003:post-464333362008-03-09T06:00:00-07:002008-03-09T06:00:00-07:00For buttons that "stay put" - add a drop of clear fingernail polish over the top threads. It reinforces buttons on store-bought clothes as well. Looking for Woodsies? Visit Craft Stop to see Woodsie Wonders -- 19 projects from designer...craftstopFree Craft Idea from Craft Stop: How to Draw on Felt to Keep Markers from Bleedingtag:typepad.com,2003:post-464322342008-03-08T06:00:00-08:002008-03-08T06:00:00-08:00Before drawing on felt, spray it with hair spray to keep the markers from bleeding. This keeps the lines clear and is especially useful when making faces on small items. Looking for Craft Sticks project ideas? Visit Craft Stop to...craftstopFree Craft Tips from Craft Stop: How to Create Picture Coasterstag:typepad.com,2003:post-464318962008-03-07T06:00:00-08:002008-03-07T06:00:00-08:00Decoupage them. Spread a thin layer of decoupage adhesive on a tile, mount a picture, and follow with 2-3 coats of adhesive. Use a sponge brush to eliminate brush marks. Looking for woodburning craft ideas? Visit Craft Stop to see...craftstopFree Craft Idea from Craft Stop: How to Create a Pattern for Inside Basketstag:typepad.com,2003:post-464315862008-03-06T06:00:00-08:002008-03-06T06:00:00-08:00Tear a piece of foil slightly larger than needed and gently position into the basket bottom. Firmly run your fingernail or a pointed object around the basket shape. Remove foil gently and presto, there’s your pattern. Looking for fleece craft...craftstopFree Craft Tip from Craft Stop: How Long to Allow Varnish to Drytag:typepad.com,2003:post-464310842008-03-05T06:00:00-08:002008-03-05T06:00:00-08:00Wait at least 30 minutes between coats of varnish. Looking for ways of converting trash to craft treasures? Visit Craft Stop to see Trash to Treasure Hardbound Book from Treasure Arts, Another Trash to Treasure Hardbound Book from Treasure Arts,...craftstopFree Craft Idea from Craft Stop: How to Keep a Hanger on an Ornamenttag:typepad.com,2003:post-464307602008-03-04T06:00:00-08:002008-03-04T06:00:00-08:00To keep a hanger on an ornament, place a small flat button on top of the string loops and dab with hot glue. Looking for ideas on how to recycle cans for craft projects? Visit Craft Stop to see Can...craftstopFree Craft Tip from Craft Stop: How to Create Original Greeting Cardstag:typepad.com,2003:post-464306202008-03-03T06:00:00-08:002008-03-03T06:00:00-08:00Create one-of-a-kind greeting cards with dimensional paints, tracing paper, and graphite paper. Trace any design you like onto tracing paper. Retrace over a sheet of graphite paper. Transfer traced design to heavy paper stock. Outline with dimensional paints. Looking for...craftstopFree Craft Idea from Craft Stop: How to Organize Your Craftstag:typepad.com,2003:post-464305262008-03-02T05:48:05-08:002008-03-02T05:48:05-08:00Use a large fishing tackle box for a craft or sewing box. It has lots of adjustable compartments on the fold-out tiers. Looking for Precious Moments Counted Cross Stitch? Visit Craft Stop to see Precious Moments Stars & Strips Forever...craftstopFree Craft Idea from Craft Stop: How to Store Yarntag:typepad.com,2003:post-463940482008-03-01T05:36:56-08:002008-03-01T05:36:56-08:00Store your yarn in a plastic zipper shoe bag. The clear plastic window front displays the colors and quantity of each yarn while they remain dust-free. Looking for Precious Moments Leaflets? Visit Craft Stop to see Magnets Precious Moments Leaflet,...craftstopFree Craft Tip from Craft Stop: The Handy Hooktag:typepad.com,2003:post-460656462008-02-29T06:00:00-08:002008-02-29T06:00:00-08:00When returning a crochet hook to your needlework bag and you know that's the size you'll want next, place it in the opposite direction from the rest of the hooks and its ready to be used without hunting! Looking for...craftstopFree Craft Tip from Craft Stop: How to Make Paint Stirrers from Recycled Foam Traystag:typepad.com,2003:post-460654722008-02-28T06:00:00-08:002008-02-28T06:00:00-08:00Recycle foam trays from the supermarket into paint stirrers. Cut the tray into strips 1/2 inch or 1 inch wide. The strips are sturdy enough to mix paint. When the paint dries, write the mix recipe or other details on...craftstopFree Craft Idea from Craft Stop: How to Give Silk Flowers Fragrancetag:typepad.com,2003:post-460652302008-02-27T06:00:00-08:002008-02-27T06:00:00-08:00After making a silk flower arrangement, sprinkle some potpourri at the bottom of the container. It gives the flowers a wonderful scent. Looking for Disney Stickers? Visit Craft Stop to see Tinker Bell So Not a Princess Stickers, Woody Stickers,...craftstopFree Craft Tip from Craft Stop: Recycle Your Wine Racktag:typepad.com,2003:post-460648642008-02-26T06:00:00-08:002008-02-26T06:00:00-08:00Use a wine rack to renew your bathroom decor. Paint and stencil the rack to match your bathroom decor, and then roll the towels and place in the holes. Looking for Disney Stickers? Visit Craft Stop to see Tinker Bell...craftstopFree Craft Idea from Craft Stop: Safety Spray Painting Tipstag:typepad.com,2003:post-460631502008-02-25T06:00:00-08:002008-02-25T06:00:00-08:00Make sure you have these essential supplies on hand before beginning a spray painting project: Mask, eye protection, clean coveralls, gloves, barrier creams for your hands, face, and neck. Looking for Disney Stickers? Visit Craft Stop to see Sneezy Stickers,...craftstopFree Craft Idea from Craft Stop: How to Make Rubber Gloves Last Longertag:typepad.com,2003:post-457377162008-02-24T06:00:00-08:002008-02-24T06:00:00-08:00When working in rubber gloves, stuff a cotton ball inside each fingertip to keep your nails from poking through. Looking for Disney Stickers? Visit Craft Stop to see Sleeping Beauty Sticker, Sleeping Beauty Dimensional Sticker, Sleeping Beauty, and more. Visit...craftstopFree Craft Tip from Craft Stop: How to Reuse Dental Floss Container for Embroidery Dispensertag:typepad.com,2003:post-457370902008-02-23T06:00:00-08:002008-02-23T06:00:00-08:00Don't throw away old plastic dental floss containers! Reuse the containers as embroidery floss dispensers. Insert the floss inside the container, and decorate the outside with a colorful adhesive. Looking for Disney Stickers? Visit Craft Stop to see Princess Stickers,...craftstopFree Craft Idea from Craft Stop: How to Sharpen Dull Scissorstag:typepad.com,2003:post-457367122008-02-22T06:00:00-08:002008-02-22T06:00:00-08:00Cut one 8 x 10 sheet of medium-grade sandpaper into small pieces. Cutting the sandpaper into pieces sharpens your scissors. Looking for Disney Stickers? Visit Craft Stop to see Princess Alphabet Dimensional Sticker, Princess Assorted Dimensional Sticker, Princess Atta Dimensional...craftstopFree Craft Tip from Craft Stop: How to Hold Tiny Beads When Sewingtag:typepad.com,2003:post-457365382008-02-21T06:00:00-08:002008-02-21T06:00:00-08:00Glue a piece of corrugated cardboard to a foam tray or plate to hold the beads. The beads will stay within the corrugated rows, making it much easier to string the beads on the needle. Looking for Disney Stickers? Visit...craftstopFree Craft Idea from Craft Stop: How to Seal Cracks in a Vasetag:typepad.com,2003:post-457356762008-02-20T06:00:00-08:002008-02-20T06:00:00-08:00Don't discard a favorite vase just because it has acquired a few small cracks. In the dry vase pour a small amount of melted wax. Swish the wax around in the vase until the inside is well-covered. When the wax...craftstopFree Craft Tip from Craft Stop: How to Use Rubber Bands as Craft Clampstag:typepad.com,2003:post-457350882008-02-19T06:00:00-08:002008-02-19T06:00:00-08:00When gluing small projects, use rubber bands as clamps. Wrap the bands around an object of almost any shape. They exert a great deal of pressure, without marring the finish. Looking for Disney Stickers? Visit Craft Stop to see Mickey...craftstopFree Craft Idea from Craft Stop: How to Revive Dried Acrylic Painttag:typepad.com,2003:post-457348622008-02-18T06:00:00-08:002008-02-18T06:00:00-08:00If your acrylic paint has hardened, remove the lid, cover the jar with plastic wrap, and microwave on medium to high for 15 seconds or until soft. Looking for Disney Stickers? Visit Craft Stop to see Mickey and Donald Dimensional...craftstopFree Craft Tip from Craft Stop: How to Go Green with Recycled Address Labelstag:typepad.com,2003:post-457347222008-02-17T08:30:41-08:002008-02-17T08:30:41-08:00Put your junk mail to use! Cut off your mailing address to use as return address labels on your holiday greetings. It saves you money on purchasing labels and you are recycling too! Looking for Disney Stickers? Visit Craft Stop...craftstopFree Craft Idea from Craft Stop: How to Paint Dowelstag:typepad.com,2003:post-457189542008-02-16T16:49:04-08:002008-02-16T16:49:04-08:00For drying painted dowels, make a series of different sized holes in a length of a 2x4 and prop the end of the dowels in the holes. This is also handy when spray painting several dowels the same color. Looking...craftstopFree Craft Tip from Craft Stop: How to Create Antique Parchmenttag:typepad.com,2003:post-457185862008-02-16T16:27:59-08:002008-02-16T16:27:59-08:00Use leftover coffee to make ordinary white paper look like old parchment. Combine 1 cup coffee with 1 cup water. Dip paper into the solution; place on flat surface to dry. The color and slightly wrinkled texture will make it...craftstopFree Craft Idea from Craft Stop: How to Avoid Paint Dripstag:typepad.com,2003:post-457183842008-02-16T16:16:49-08:002008-02-16T16:16:49-08:00Avoid paint drips when painting overhead by sticking your paintbrush through the lid of a disposable plastic container. Looking for Disney Stickers? Visit Craft Stop to see Cinderella Proposal, Cinderella Slipper, Cinderella I Do, Cinderella Kissing in Carriage, and more....craftstopFree Craft Tip from Craft Stop: How to Remove Sticky Residue from an Irontag:typepad.com,2003:post-456062122008-02-14T06:27:13-08:002008-02-14T06:27:13-08:00Run the hot iron (no steam) over plain paper sprinkled with salt. Looking for Disney Stickers? Visit Craft Stop to see Buzz Light Year Dimensional Sticker, Cars Dimensional Sticker, Cinderella Dimensional Sticker, and more. Visit us at http://craft-stop.com.craftstopFree Craft Idea from Craft Stop: How to Make Craft Quick Stiffener Mixtag:typepad.com,2003:post-455564082008-02-13T07:05:59-08:002008-02-13T07:05:59-08:00In a medium size bowl, mix 1/4 cornstarch with 3 to 4 tablespoons cold water until smooth. Slowly add boiling water and stir until consistency desired; let cool. Use to stiffen fabrics, ribbons, and needlework projects. Store leftover solution in...craftstopFree Craft Tip from Craft Stop: Easy Craft Clean Up with Baby Wipestag:typepad.com,2003:post-454987522008-02-12T06:01:00-08:002008-02-12T06:01:00-08:00Keep a box of baby wipes next to you when you are painting with acrylics for easy clean up. One cloth usually stays damp for at least an hour. Looking for Suzy's Zoo Products? Visit Craft Stop to see Glamous...craftstopFree Craft Idea from Craft Stop: How to Loosen Sticky Labels from Woodtag:typepad.com,2003:post-454407782008-02-11T05:10:52-08:002008-02-11T05:10:52-08:00You can easily remove sticky pricing labels on wood products by placing your wood product on a paper plate or paper towel and heating it in the microwave for five to seven seconds. Make sure there is no metal or...craftstopFree Craft Idea from Craft Stop: How to Smooth Small Pieces of Woodtag:typepad.com,2003:post-454103382008-02-10T09:52:32-08:002008-02-10T09:52:32-08:00When working with small wood pieces, an emery board makes the perfect file to remove rough edges. Looking for Wood Leaflets & Supplies? Visit Craft Stop to see Creative Woodburning Leaflet, Little Woodsies, Little by Little, and more. Visit us...craftstopFree Craft Tip from Craft Stop: Balloon Pillowstag:typepad.com,2003:post-453711182008-02-09T07:05:34-08:002008-02-09T07:05:34-08:00Deflated Mylar balloons make great novelty pillows for a kid's room! Carefully cut open the seam along the bottom and stuff the balloon with fiberfill. Then close the seam by gluing or sewing. Looking for Waste Canvas Leaflets? Visit Craft...craftstopFree Craft Idea from Craft Stop: Give the Girl a Hand!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-450071902008-02-08T06:00:00-08:002008-02-08T06:00:00-08:00Have worn-out bath towels? Fold them in half lengthwise and trace around your hand adding a 1/2" seam allowance. With right sides together, sew around, leaving "wrist" edge open. You now have an inexpensive bath or dusting mitt, and a...craftstopFree Craft Tip from Craft Stop: How to Work with Dried Flowerstag:typepad.com,2003:post-450061662008-02-07T06:00:00-08:002008-02-07T06:00:00-08:00Before arranging a bouquet of dried flowers, mist them with water, then place in a sealed plastic bag for 30 minutes. They'll be less brittle and won't break as you handle them. Looking for Wreath or Floral Arranging Leaflets? Visit...craftstopFree Craft Tip from Craft Stop: Jingle Eggstag:typepad.com,2003:post-450054942008-02-06T06:00:00-08:002008-02-06T06:00:00-08:00To insert a bell in a toy, place it in a small plastic Easter egg. Securely tape or glue the egg together. Insert egg, and stuff toy around it. The size and space inside the egg allows the bell to...craftstopFree Craft Idea from Craft Stop: Free Craft Idea from Craft Stop: Easter Dinner Place Card Ideatag:typepad.com,2003:post-450046722008-02-05T06:00:00-08:002008-02-05T06:00:00-08:00Write guests' names on eggs with a light-colored crayon (white works best) before dyeing. The dye won't stick to the letters so they'll appear white. Makes great East dinner "place cards!" Looking for Punch Needle Kits? Visit Craft Stop to...craftstopFree Craft Tip from Craft Stop: Dye Easter Eggs with Powdered Drink Mixtag:typepad.com,2003:post-450037722008-02-04T06:00:00-08:002008-02-04T06:00:00-08:00Use a package of powdered drink mix mixed with 2/3 cup of warm water. The hard-boiled eggs sit in the solution until they reach the perfect color. Looking for Movie Character Craft Kits and Stickers from Disney? Visit Craft Stop...craftstopFree Craft Idea from Craft Stop: Bead Storage Ideatag:typepad.com,2003:post-449874322008-02-03T06:00:00-08:002008-02-03T06:00:00-08:00Use a spice rack to store your beads. Remove the spice labels and clean out the glass containers. Fill the containers with beads, replace them in the rack, and your beads are easily at hand. Looking for Movie Character Craft...craftstopFree Craft Tip from Craft Stop: Organize Your Sewing Supplies with This Handy Gadgettag:typepad.com,2003:post-449868662008-02-02T06:00:00-08:002008-02-02T06:00:00-08:00A ping-pong paddle makes a handy wall decoration for holding sewing supplies. Drive nails through from the back side to hold spools of thread. Glue a cork on the handle to hold a thimble. Tack on a small pin cushion,...craftstopFree Craft Idea from Craft Stop: How to Paint Fine Linestag:typepad.com,2003:post-449858802008-02-01T09:45:00-08:002008-02-01T09:45:00-08:00Use a single-edged razor blade as a guide for painting fine lines. Set the blade on its sharp edge and run the paintbrush against it. Looking for Movie Character Craft Kits and Stickers from Disney? Visit Craft Stop to see...craftstopFree Craft Tip from Craft Stop: Notebook Spiral Wiretag:typepad.com,2003:post-436955002008-01-31T09:00:00-08:002008-01-31T09:00:00-08:00Save the wire from old spiral notebooks to use for craft projects. Looking for Pooh Craft Kits from Disney? Visit Craft Stop to see Pooh Ornament, Pooh Sticker, Pooh Bee Talk Bib, and more. Visit us at http://craft-stop.com.craftstopFree Craft Idea from Craft Stop: No-Shed Straw Wreathstag:typepad.com,2003:post-436953842008-01-30T09:00:00-08:002008-01-30T09:00:00-08:00When decorating straw wreaths, cut 4-inch strips of yellow net (tulle) and wrap them around the wreath. The net will not be very noticeable and will prevent the wreath from shedding. Looking for Mickey and Friends Craft Kits from Disney?...craftstopFree Craft Tip from Craft Stop: Recipe for Nontoxic Play Claytag:typepad.com,2003:post-436952202008-01-29T09:00:00-08:002008-01-29T09:00:00-08:00In a mixing bowl combine 1 CUP SALT, 1 TBS. COOKING OIL, and 1 CUP + 2 TSP. WATER. In separate bowl mix 2 TBS. CORNSTARCH and 3 CUPS FLOUR. Slowly pour flour mixture into liquid mixture, stirring as you...craftstopFree Craft Tip from Craft Stop: No-Mess Paintingtag:typepad.com,2003:post-436950462008-01-28T09:00:00-08:002008-01-28T09:00:00-08:00Paint will pour neatly out of the can if you cover the rim of the can with masking tape. The tape prevents paint from spilling into the ridge. Looking for Pluto Craft Kits from Disney? Visit Craft Stop to see...craftstop