Category Archives: Craft Supplies
How to Use the Internet to Find Craft Supplies
If you love making crafts, saving money on craft supplies can make your hobby even more enjoyable. This article explores several ways to save money by using the Internet when shopping for craft supplies, materials and toolsThe first place to look for bargains is eBay. Depending on your craft, you can either search by keywords like “quilt supplies” or browse through the eBay categories until you find the one that matches your needs. Personally, I would try both searches when seeking the best deals. The reason to search both ways is that not every eBay seller knows to include the keywords you use in their listings, while they may at least place the item in the correct category.eBay also has a category called “wholesale lots.” Check out the listings there for buying supplies in bulk. Be sure you can either use all the items in these big lots or turn around and sell them yourself.Craigslist is another place online to shop for crafting materials and tools. I have found many listings for equipment I needed there.Locate online craft supplies by doing a Google search based on your hobby. For example, if
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Tagged as: Craft Supply Stores, Ebay, Jewelry Findings, Mail Order Catalogs, Ways To Save Money
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Recycled Craft Projects – Save Your Budget by Making Crafts Using Found Objects
Making crafts is an enjoyable hobby, easily adapted to every family member, but it can get expensive. As crafting continues to reemerge in a big way, crafters are looking for ways to enjoy their hobby without going over budget.Enjoy crafts and save your green by going green – recycle found objects into craft projects.Found objects are simply things that were created or manufactured for purposes other than artistic use, but once in the hands of a creative soul become something more. Found objects are sometimes literally “found” on the ground or in the trash, but they can include keepsakes such as ticket stubs or antique lace, or natural items such as twigs or shells.Ways to Collect Found ObjectsVacations are the perfect time to collect found objects. Watch for beach glass, driftwood, and seashells at the beach. Collect river polished stones, leaves, and pine cones while visiting the mountains. Keep ticket stubs, concert flyers, and other memorabilia from vacation outings.When visiting cities and towns, watch for unusual bottle caps, wrappers, and flyers. Look for furniture and decorative items left in alleyways, or even at the side of the road.Look at your kitchen
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Tagged as: China Food, Cocoa Tins, Concert Flyers, Polished Stones, Side Tables
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Easy Halloween Crafts With Your Scrapbook Supplies
Couldn’t resist the cute Cosmo Cricket Matilda Halloween scrapbook collection? Got a ton of orange and black cardstock from years past? Wondering if your Halloween patterned paper is multiplying while your back is turned? Then I’ve got the answer for you. Here are four fun and easy Halloween craft ideas you can create with your scrapbook supplies:1. “Tricks or Treats” Sign. One of the most popular Halloween craft posts on my blog was the cute “Tricks or Treats” sign created from a square of corrugated cardstock, Halloween letter stickers and embellishments, black paint, and some cute ribbon. Here’s how: Tear one flap off a moving-sized cardboard box. Rip some of the covering so the corrugation shows. Paint the edges with a bit of black paint, making sure not to be too neat! Add the letter stickers to spell “Tricks or Treats” and then embellish with your favorite stickers, die-cuts, and rub-ons. Punch two holes at the top to thread the ribbon through, and then tie a knot or bow and hang from your front door to greet the little hobgoblins that come to visit.2. Trick-or-Treat Bags. Take a stack of brown
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Tagged as: Alphabet Stickers, Corrugation, Halloween Craft Ideas, Halloween Visitors, Hobgoblins
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Electric Candle Supplies
Electric candles have been around for many decades. They are considered as a safe alternative to candles in homes, landmark buildings, churches and synagogues. They are also perfect for use in stage and theatre production. They have low maintenance and are considered to be the best replacement for the church alters candles and menorahs. It is one of the most economical methods of creating an inviting ambiance in hotels, restaurants, and as well in pubs. Electric candles add to the beauty of chandeliers, and sconces, without the overpowering glare of a bulb.Electric candle generally gets very warm and it releases the scent of the candle. People can also have a bulb wick to provide the flicker of the flame. For people who are not fond of candles lit, these candles can also provide the ability to have a wonderful feel of the season.Originally candles were made of tallow or wax, with a wick. These were considered very good in those times. The only drawback was that it dripped all over the place. This was considered as a big problem because removing the wax off the floor was not an easy job
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Tagged as: Ambiance, Candle Lamp, Flame, Low Maintenance, Window Curtain
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