All about crafts and DIY

  Spinning Knitting Machine  This one has the best instructions: How to knit hat using a knitting machine - for beginners!  Knit a Scarf in Minutes Using a Knitting Machine How to knit hat using a knitting machine - for beginners! Sentro Knitting Machine: Cast On/ Cast Off, Best Yarn To Use and Features Two Toned Knitting Machine Beanie | QUICK & EASY Project For Beginners!   Super Easy Folded Brim Beanie using the Addi machine        

 Here is a great instruction regarding making that interesting twisted headband.  It shows how to finish it: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/141019032071393664/

 I don't use my sewing machine that often. When it works, it's amazing. However, there are times, not matter what you try, it wouldn't work. I just found this great website with wonderful tips, step by step. Sharing with you as well. If you have any other tips to add, please don't hesitate to leave a comment. Have fun! Let problems not stop you from your creative projects! Help! My Sewing Machine Won’t Work! Top 5 Sewing Machine Complaints and How to Fix Them by Mary Haydock Posted on January 20, 2018 Let’s face it. Your sewing machine is your best friend…when it’s working or sitting in the cabinet. But true to Murphy’s Law, the minute you want to finish or even start a project, it’s inevitable that something will go wrong   How to Oil Sewing Machines at Home? A Step by Step Guide By Jane Elizabeth -

  Here is the search result for Air Dry Clay ideas - click on this link   rowenamaxwell.wordpress.com How to Apply Japanese Tissue Paper to Clay Applying Japanese tissue paper to clay is a fun easy way to create interesting surface designs on clay. To apply Japanese tissue paper to clay, follow the steps below:       Clay ideas from Italy:   https://www.pinterest.com/pin/300193131406345036/

 I'll update this page often: Here is a great link to various DIY tutorials http://www.handmadiya.com/search/label/Tutorial   I found this great DIY jewelry link with downloadable projects: https://store.jewelrymakingmagazines.com/catalog/projects/downloadable-projects  If you try to make some of them, would you please come back and post the link to your creative works?

  Turn Fresh Blooms Into Art with DIY Pounded Flowers You’ve never gifted flowers quite like this before!

  How to make Decoupage Coasters Tutorial | Easy DIY Gift Ideas DIY:Upcycle/Decoupage/Modpodge Glass Plates/Saucers with Paper Napkin/Tissue Paper TO FINISH OFF: http://www.dickblick.com/ . Varnishing is a very important step in painting. This video will not only talk about why you should varnish, but we'll show you the best method of applying varnish to your painting to ensure great results. You can find all the Liquitex varnishes and other products at the Blick website; http://www.dickblick.com/brands/liqui... Liquitex Varnish Application Tips & Techniques My search results of Liquitex varnish to finish decoupage: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=using+liquitex+varnish+on+decoupage

 Acrylic Painting Techniques video, step by step Worst Mistake Acrylic Painters Make 10 mistakes beginners make in Acrylic Painting - Painting Tips w/ Lachri 5 tips you should always do when using acrylic paint,Clive5art

How to paint on stone video  

 I would love to try painting with alcohol ink and sharpies: Here is the page with instructions how to use the alcohol ink and sharpies: How to Paint with Sharpies and Alcohol  To add here my works, once I get to give this amazing art a try. Have you done artwork with sharpies?  How to use it  Sharpies, various colors 91% Rubbing Alcohol, not the 70%** 4. 25 x 4. 25 inch ceramic tiles (or whatever size you want!) Small paint brush (you could also use a dropper or a small straw) Krylon UV Resistant Clear Acrylic Coating

updated info July 29, 2022 How to recycle detergent containers, once you are done with them: create a planter https://www.instagram.com/reel/CglvcHfjNUh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link   ===================  Here are some of the sites I like updated Jan 14, 2022: To follow often for DIY recycling and reuse on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuXijRZxH5N0r65Fv-qi0w And She is on instagram =============================== Which sites inspire you most to be creative? boticca.com/kristar Pick Your Blog via Crafts Gossip Sewing Knitting Crochet Home & Garden Recycled Crafts Scrapbooking Stamping Polymer Clay Cross-Stitch Edible Crafts Felting Glass Art Indie Crafts Kids Crafts Jewelry Making Lesson Plans Needlework Bath & Body Party Ideas Quilting Candle Making DIY Weddings Not Craft Free Craft Projects  

 I have compiled the links of Crafts Magazines - I will need to check these out and add notes. You are welcome to add your opinion about these magazines, as to which ones you like best marketingforsuccess.com   marketingshepra.com   sherpastore.com/freestuff.html   beadgiant.com wholesale findings (flush cutter to make links)   thunderbirdsuppy.com   fusionbeads.com   orientalcrest.com   zarlene.com   cgmfindings.com   foreignsource.com   sunwestsilver.com   laser welders Rofin-Baasel Inc, Boxborough MA   worldmarket.com (has contest - linked via P + FB)

The recent coronavirus in the news, made some self-protection masks scarce on the market. Many people started to post DIY face masks. I'll post here some of them, in case you like to make them. If you do, let me know and show me how it worked out for you.  In the meantime, here is face mask holder at Mercari

 Amazing DIY ideas for home decorating. Cool way to recycle and upcycle. https://www.bhg.com/decorating/do-it-yourself /  From the above link check the Fabric and Paper projects: Common Upholstery Techniques   How to Wrap a Sofa Cushion Draping a throw or rug over furniture is fine, but use hook-and-loop fasteners to secure the fabric to the cushion for a more tailored look.  

Today I read about this very encouraging article regarding turning your side hustle into business: How to grow your side hustle into a full-time arts and crafts business A side hustle doesn’t have to stay small, Charlotte Holmes-Darby, UK Market Lead at Vistaprint, shares some advice on making the leap into a full-time business What's your side hustle?