List of 100 most recent messages and comments- Thu Oct 19 19:13:22 2006:
Homemade_wrapping_paper CommentLast year I was home quite a bit at Christmas time because I was pregnant and I would see craft shows on tv where they made wrapping paper. They didn't make the actual paper, but the designs on the paper. Most of the projects were very country and used... - Thu Oct 19 19:10:37 2006:
Recycle_Project CommentExactly, I let them use their imagination to make whatever they want and then we put them on display in the hallway glass showcase shelves. I really just guide them through it, but all of the creativity is left up to them.... - Thu Oct 19 19:08:37 2006:
Favorite Scrapbook Supplies MessageI think my favorite things to use when scrapbooking are the little frames that go around the pictures, I get wonderful ones on ebay. I also love the scissors with the jagged or crooked edges. I have a full set of 20 of them and I got them for only 10.00.... - Thu Oct 19 19:06:16 2006:
Attention Teachers MessageEvery year I take a bunch of pictures with my digital camera of my students and school activities. I also take pictures with just my regualar Kodak 35mm camera. I always buy double prints. Each year I make a huge scrapbook at the end of the year. Since I... - Thu Oct 19 13:16:09 2006:
Ornament_ideas CommentThanks for the ideas guys, I really like the idea of just using bows, that would be really cute, and I have bunch of leftover Christmas ribbon from last year. I make bows every year for my big tree and if I had little bows on my little accent trees that... - Thu Oct 19 13:13:35 2006:
Homemade wrapping paper MessageI would love to know how to make some homemade wrapping paper. I know some really crafty people do this. What type of paper would you use? I think I could find some cute stamps and sponges that are Christmas designs.... - Thu Oct 19 13:11:52 2006:
Gift_tags CommentI like the convenience of the peel and stick gift tags, but mine never stay on. The past two years I have done really fancy ribbon or rafia wrapped around my gifts and I just hole punch a tag made from card stock and thread the ribbon through, then I... - Wed Oct 18 23:16:52 2006:
Recycle Project MessageI have done this project with my 4th graders, but you could do it with any age of students. We find materials that are recycled and we make art out of them. We use newspaper, paper, plastic, bottles (both glass and plastic), and anything else the... - Wed Oct 18 23:13:47 2006:
Mosaic Tile Table MessageI am thinking about doing an end table with mosaic tile. Right now it is just a plain wood table. I am going to put a wood trim around the top of its edges and sand everything down, stain it, and then tile it. I really want to do a mosaic where you break... - Wed Oct 18 23:10:45 2006:
Headbands/Ears MessageI think something kids of all ages would love to make are the headbands that you make into ears. I have made bunnies, dogs, cats, mice, elephants, and monkeys. The kids really enjoy making them. Try making some for every... - Wed Oct 18 23:06:54 2006:
Using_bottled_dye CommentI used liquid dye one time to dye some curtains. It was a red dye and the curtains turned out fushia. Needless to say pink is not my favorite color. I redyed the curtains with a darker red and they turned out ok, but not exactly what I had expected.... - Wed Oct 18 23:04:15 2006:
Drawing Tutorials MessageHey I was just wondering if anyone knows of a good book or video to buy that would help to improve my drawing skills? I have not drawn since high school. I tried the other night and found out I am rusty. I could use some... - Wed Oct 18 22:41:22 2006:
Illustration_Friday CommentHey Michelle, just a heads up, but your site still didn't show up. I have never heard of Illustration Friday. I am curious to see what it... - Wed Oct 18 22:40:15 2006:
Ukrainian_Egg_Decorating CommentSome people can make the eggs very gorgeous. My hand isn't steady enough to paint something that small. I really enjoy looking at the finsihed product though.... - Wed Oct 18 22:38:26 2006:
Soy_Wax CommentThanks for the information. Everything is going SOY! I didn't know anything about it, but now I think I am going to buy a couple of soy candles on Ebay.... - Wed Oct 18 22:31:32 2006:
Easy_Learner_Machine CommentThanks for the suggestion. How much should I expect to pay for a simple, but good sewing machine? I don't want it to break down on me, but I don't want it to kill my checkbook either. I know some can get really fancy and expensive. My Nanna has one that... - Wed Oct 18 22:29:42 2006:
Door_hangers CommentThose are very cute. I saw some at Michaels the other day. You can also find some in craft books for kids. I think the ones that the kids just color themselves are very, very... - Tue Oct 17 23:03:55 2006:
Clay Pots MessageHas anyone tried making their own clay pots. In school I made one that was awesome. I glazed it in blue and it really turned out good. I would like to make more, but I don't have my own kiln. I wonder if there is somewhere that you can pay them to fire... - Tue Oct 17 23:02:11 2006:
Nude_Sculptures CommentI will do it for 500.00 per hour. That is what you would probably pay me to put my clothes back on. Seriously though, just put an ad in the classifieds, someone is bound to... - Tue Oct 17 22:59:54 2006:
Cross_Stitch_Instructions CommentCross stitch gets addicting and it is very easy. Anyone of any age really can do this. I think kids about 8 or 10 and up would love to cross stitch. They make kits now just for kids. I did my first one when I was about... - Tue Oct 17 22:58:26 2006:
Soy Wax MessageI was going to buy some candles on ebay and I noticed most of the candle makers are now using soy, what does that mean? I saw that my shampoo on the front of the bottle has soy in it... - Tue Oct 17 22:57:28 2006:
sand_bottle_creatures CommentOh yeah I love the one item 40 or 50% off coupons that come in the sunday ads. I use them all of the time. We have a Jo Annes, but I forgot about looking there. Thanks for the... - Tue Oct 17 22:56:21 2006:
Baskets MessageI think another idea that is cute is to just put baskets of supplies on a shelf in your office or where you do your crafting. We have some really cute lined baskets we keep fabric, stickers, markers, and all kinds of other stuff... - Tue Oct 17 22:54:45 2006:
Wreaths for craft shows MessageLast year I sold about 20 wreaths at an arts and crafts show. I bought just plain green wreaths at the craft store and then we bought many supplies to decorate them with like ribbon, small ornaments, and garland. We made themed wreaths like snowmen,... - Tue Oct 17 22:50:58 2006:
Ornament ideas MessageDoes anyone have some good ideas on making your own ornaments. I have two small trees (3 ft) that have white lights all over them, they go in my entry hall. I would like to make some cute ornaments for them, any ideas send them my way... - Tue Oct 17 22:49:17 2006:
Stockings for kids to make MessageOne cute thing we did with our "Christmas around the world" project was making stockings. You can cut out two stockings that match up identically from construction paper. Then you match them up and hole punch all the way around the edges, except for the... - Tue Oct 17 22:46:28 2006:
Making Cards MessageSimple artwork for kids to make, could be making cards. There are many different styles including pop up, one of my... - Mon Oct 16 22:51:35 2006:
Bulletin_Board_Craft_Projects CommentA cute idea is to make a huge rainbow out of the kids hands. Have the students each trace one hand in each of these colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple. Then cut them out and put them together in the shape of a rainbow on the bulletin board.... - Mon Oct 16 22:46:49 2006:
Rainy_day_crafts_for_kids CommentPuppets are a good idea to make on rainy days. You can use socks, brown paper sacks, popsicle sticks, construction paper, foam sheets, felt, pompoms, and anything you can think of to make puppets. Just give the kids these materials and let them use their... - Mon Oct 16 22:43:59 2006:
Reindeer MessageEach student will trace one foot. Then they will trace both hands. The foot is the deer head and the hands are the antlers. You can use the little movable eyes that you glue on and a red pom pom for the nose. We used construction paper for the mouth. The... - Mon Oct 16 22:41:44 2006:
eggshell tulips MessageIt is a cute idea to take egg shells and cut the top of them to make the edges jagged and then put a hole in the middle and put a green pipecleaner through to make it look like a stem. You can use paint or tissue paper to decorate the egg carton... - Mon Oct 16 22:39:18 2006:
Rainy_day_crafts_for_kids CommentI think a great idea is the pinecone bird feeders. While it is raining you can make the pinecone feeders and then after the rain when the birds come back out you can hang them in the trees. Hint: don't use peanut butter, it makes the birds sick, use corn... - Mon Oct 16 22:13:04 2006:
Yummy Gummy Craft MessageI always make the cup of worms with my students. They love it and they are 4th graders. You can do this with any age group and they love it. You just take chocolate pudding and put the worms in and then we put crushed up oreos on top, but some people use... - Mon Oct 16 22:10:49 2006:
Black_spiders CommentAnother great idea to make spiders is to blow up black balloons and use pipe cleaners for the legs. Take white paint to make a face on the balloon. I am going to try them this year with my students. It is just a project I found... - Mon Oct 16 22:08:39 2006:
Making masks MessageOur school had a fall festival so we made really cute masks that looked like ones from a masquerade or a ball. They were very cute. The kids put beads, glitter, and feathers on them. That is a great idea for teachers that work at schools that don't allow... - Mon Oct 16 22:05:44 2006:
Making trick or treat bags MessageOne year I had my students take gift bags that were like 5/$1.00 at a craft store and they decorated them themselves. They turned out very... - Mon Oct 16 22:04:29 2006:
Cheesecloth_ghosts CommentI remember when I was a kid at school we would take a tissue and wrap it around a lollipop to make a ghost. I still see kids today get those in the trick or treat... - Sun Oct 15 23:38:01 2006:
Macrame_items CommentI have never heard of macrame, I am sure I have seen it. What does this involve. I saw the link with the keychain, but don't really understand what it... - Sun Oct 15 23:36:32 2006:
discontinued_color CommentYou may try looking on ebay. That is where I found some discontinued fabric that I was looking for. Hope that helps you, I really don't know a good supply website for just crafts,... - Sun Oct 15 23:35:01 2006:
Primitive_rug_hooking CommentDoes anyone have a good book or website that can teach how to do this? I would really be interested in learning how, I am looking for a new... - Sun Oct 15 23:32:29 2006:
Snowmen MessageI absolutely love snowmen and I have a bunch of them I put out at Christmas time. I am looking to make some, I figured they would be good keepsakes. Does anyone have any good kits, ideas, or websites that would be... - Sun Oct 15 23:30:53 2006:
Brands that smell the best MessageI can't find a good brand that I really like. I think the Glade ones are ok since they are reasonable on price. I also like Yankee, but I am not sold that they are as great as some people think they are. What are some good brands to look for that I can... - Sun Oct 15 23:29:00 2006:
Easy Learner Machine MessageI have no clue how to even sew by hand, but I am looking into buying a sewing machine to make some baby blankets for my newborn and curtains. What is a good sewing machine that would be easy on a beginner like... - Sun Oct 15 23:25:31 2006:
Great_Website CommentI do highly recommend this site for anyone wanting to do some projects with students or their own children. Very user friendly site and easy materials to... - Sun Oct 15 23:24:02 2006:
Blow_Pens CommentI can't even find where to buy a new set. The ones I had I think I just bought at Walmart, but I can't find them there anymore, are the still... - Sun Oct 15 23:22:26 2006:
Christmas_wreath_project_for_the_kids CommentI have also seen where the students trace their hands on red and green construction paper, cut them out and glue them in the shape of wreaths. I think this is a very cute idea for them to take home for their... - Sun Oct 15 12:39:18 2006:
Painting_Pumpkins CommentSharpies is a very cute idea. I have not found the best kind of paints either, but I do know not to use the washable kind, they definately don't work. Try just the small bottles of craft paint. They are like $1.00. Try doing one yourself first and then... - Sun Oct 15 12:37:28 2006:
Black_spiders CommentKids still make those in class. I did a huge web wall in my class and students made those to put on the web. It was very cute. You can also take and fill the little egg carton part with treats to give to them when they take them home on Halloween. Some... - Sun Oct 15 12:35:19 2006:
Danger_of_Wood_Working CommentWoodworking would probably be best with kids 12 and older. I teach 4th grade and I know in my classroom it would be an accident waiting to... - Sun Oct 15 12:34:16 2006:
Bulletin_Board_Craft_Projects CommentI always cover my bulletin boards in fabric to coordinate with what we are studying. Then I display artwork and their writings. The fabric is so much cuter than the paper. I get many comments on my bulletin boards. I did a really cute one with a sky... - Sun Oct 15 12:25:22 2006:
Watercolors MessageI took an art class at the University a few years ago and learned how to watercolor. It is hard at first because all of the colors run together, but they teach techniques how to not let this happen. I am addicted to watercolor... - Sun Oct 15 12:23:50 2006:
Sticker collections MessageDo you all remember in elementary school when you would make sticker collections? I feel so dumb saying that I used to love doing this. I loved the scratch and sniff and the Lisa Frank... - Sun Oct 15 12:22:30 2006:
Beaded_Jewelry CommentThanks for the website, I am thinking about doing this myself as well. You have some really great items. Do you make good money doing this, if you don't mind that I... - Sun Oct 15 12:21:30 2006:
Christmas_Card_for_the_teacher CommentThat is a great idea, being a teacher it is much more personal and over the years going back each Christmas and pulling out the cards that past students have given me, those are much more fun and interesting. Those are very sweet... - Sun Oct 15 12:07:38 2006:
160889-Christmas_Stocking_Kit CommentI make stockings every year for my nephews and starting this year for my daughter. I usually just buy generic stockings and then decorate them adding their names to them. I have had compliments on mine and they usually end up only costing 10.00 each.... - Sun Oct 15 12:05:21 2006:
sand bottle creatures MessageI am sure everyone has seen the bottles that you layer colored sand in and then you stick hair on the top and make a face so it looks like a cute creature of some kind. I would like to make some of these with my nephews, does anyone know where I can find... - Sun Oct 15 12:03:41 2006:
Kids_Artwork_at_the_State_Fair CommentYes, our tri state fair was just here about a month ago and the artwork is great. I remember in high school I had some artwork on display at the fair. It really makes you feel good to know that many people are checking out your hard... - Fri Oct 13 21:32:44 2006:
Perfumed_Candles CommentMy personal favorites are Vanilla and Cinnamon. We have a great homemade candle store where I live and their scents can't be beat. I have never found a better candle. I have not ever found a good candle brand in the stores.... - Fri Oct 13 21:31:07 2006:
Scrapbook_Ideas CommentI love the scissors you buy with the funky edges. My craft store has them at just a dollar per pair. They are great to use when scrapbooking and kids love... - Fri Oct 13 21:29:33 2006:
Interested_in_beaded_jewelry CommentI think the hobby wouldn't be very expensive. My suggestion is to buy in bulk, make a bunch. Keep some that you like for yourself, of course. But, then sell some on an auction site such as ebay and from the profit you make, your necklaces/bracelets will... - Fri Oct 13 20:46:44 2006:
hand_sewn_draperies CommentI think the quality of a sewing machine would be much better than me trying to hand sew curtains any day of the week. Plus that would take so long to do, it would be frustrating and... - Fri Oct 13 20:44:56 2006:
Tie Dye MessageI don't have much experience doing tye die, what are the best dyes to use. I have heard the cheap ones like at the grocery store for a dollar work really good. Does anyone know of a good instruction guide online or a book... - Fri Oct 13 20:43:41 2006:
Dying Eggs MessageI love dying easter eggs. I have done it every year for the past 20 years or so. I love just buying the PAAS dye kit. The colors are the best. And I love the cute little slips you put over the egg in the boiling... - Fri Oct 13 20:40:10 2006:
Scrapbooking MessageMy favorite craft hobby has to be scrapbooking. I have a new baby. She is turning three months old tomorrow and we just bought a digital camera so we are taking pictures constantly. I suggest buying scrapbook supplies on ebay. Great prices and selection... - Fri Oct 13 20:37:24 2006:
Black paper, white chalk or crayons MessageI remember when I was in school that we loved doing halloween pictures using black construction paper and taking either white chalk or crayons and drawing on it.... - Fri Oct 13 20:35:41 2006:
Kid_craft_ideas CommentI also love the sliced cookie dough. What we do is buy the cookie cutters too with shapes like pumpkins, ghosts, and goglins and let the kids decorate them. Plus don't forget about caramel apples.... - Fri Oct 13 20:34:14 2006:
Blow Pens MessageDo they still sell blow pens. I have some, but they are running out of ink. I love mine, one tip though, don't share them, unless you want germ city in your pen. I can't find a new set, any...
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