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When beading with resilient string, be sure to fasten knots securely, or they will slip out of place.

Craft Tip of the Day

If you're interested in calligraphy but don't know how to make the letters, invest in a starter kit of pens and ink. They usually include a pamphlet that displays the company's font of calligraphy, and sometimes a generall font, also.

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For really great beading ideas and directions, go to jewelryrecipes.com

Craft Tip of the Day

Instead of using liquid glue to stick paper together, use glue stick, glue dots, or even double sided tape!

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To make keepsake gift tags, write names on card stock in hand calligraphy. You can put these tags in scrap books for keepsakes.

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To make something wood look like it's made of metal, wrap it in alluminum foil.

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Paint a small chest to look like a treasure chest. Place various items in it, such as an eye patch, a stuffed parrot, and chocolate coins.  Give it to a child for their birthday, or for another holiday when you recieve gifts, or keep it in your room, and use the items as a reward when kids behave well.

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Make your own tree skirt out of felt using a simple pattern.

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To paint small polka dots, use the end of a paper clip dipped in paint.

New Updates

I have not sorted all of my beads yet but I have done a few. I was going to participate in the Big Run craft show on Saturday, tomorrow, but I have dicided to go to Smicksburg, PA, Amish country, instead. They have 2 craft shows every year, so I can set up a table at the next one. Well, as usual, always craft creatively!