Archive for July, 2009

How to Come up With a Craft Idea for Kids

Sunday, July 26th, 2009
How to Come up With a Craft Idea for Kids

First, lay aside any perfectionism.  Locking yourself into thinking there is only one right way to do something makes every decision harder.  Regardless of the kid program you are helping with, there are always many suitable craft ideas out there.  Don’t worry about picking the wrong one!  If you’ve taken into consideration the age and skill levels of the kids involved, your choice will be adequate.

Next, consider your budget.  When c (more…)

Craft your own starters kit

Monday, July 20th, 2009
Craft your own starters kit

Many of you would be having a passion for making arts and crafts and you might be using certain craft supplies and craft tools again and again. You can easily prepare a starters kit that includes craft supplies such as strong craft glue, podgy glue, wool, Popsicle sticks, various sized paintbrushes, assorted beads, can of liquid varnish, clear lacquer, safety pins, variety of papers, sequins, sparkles, material scraps, cotton batting, glue gun an (more…)

Work At Home Craft Business

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
Work At Home Craft Business

An at home craft business would be like a dream come true for many people who have that creative flair. They would be able to do something they love, and earn their living by doing it, the best of both worlds.

There are many different kinds of at home craft businesses, all of which can be very successful for the owner. Many artists have made their favorite craft into a business for themselves, crafts such as woodworking; flower pressing, s (more…)

Three Easy Paper Halloween Crafts

Saturday, July 11th, 2009
Three Easy Paper Halloween Crafts

Different kinds of paper are probably some of the best materials to use for crafts because of their wide variety of uses and the ease with which they can be handled. Easy paper Halloween crafts might be a good idea for a craft project this October. Here are some of them.

Trick or Treat Bags

One great project for easy paper Halloween crafts are bags that you can give away during trick or treat. The simplest trick (more…)

How to Make Money With Crafts

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
How to Make Money With Crafts

Opening an online store for your crafts business, can be a great way to deal with the crafts you have left over after a craft show.

If you are part of the craft show circuit, then you have probably noticed, that certain crafts seem to sell better in certain areas, and there is just no rhyme or reason to this. You think you have made the perfect crafts for this season, and you almost sell them all out at one craft show, and yet a (more…)