What are some craft projects that are made out of things that would be thrown away?
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posted by bq
on Apr 25, 2013 -
19 answers
I like to knit in meetings; it actually helps me to listen better! But the bag I have for my projects doesn't look particularly professional. Most craft bags are so cutesy, which is not at all my style. What can I get that would look simple & respectable?
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posted by epersonae
on Mar 26, 2013 -
16 answers
What can I do with excessive amounts of candy, besides cramming it into my craw?
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posted by sucre
on Mar 22, 2013 -
16 answers
I've come into possession of a large box of hood ornaments from late 40's- early 50's American cars. What cool/fun/funny thing can I do with them?
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posted by cosmicbandito
on Mar 18, 2013 -
24 answers
I want to see more well-shot video of traditional crafts/trades-people who are excellent at what they do. Links?
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posted by pilibeen
on Feb 28, 2013 -
29 answers
I have an idea in mind for what to give my niece as a HS graduation/off-to-college gift, but I'm overwhelmed, not knowing where to start on making it. Any crafty people w/ bookbinding or relevant experience wanna give me some (much needed, much appreciated!) guidance?
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posted by little_dog_laughing
on Jan 23, 2013 -
5 answers
My son's school has a "100th day of school" t-shirt project coming up, requiring 100 of something to be on the shirt. He's a kindergartener with fine-motor issues who suggests a Pac-Man theme. I'd like him to decorate the shirt himself or at least part of it.
So, how should he get 100 colored dots in various pastel colors on a black or navy t-shirt? Ideally the dot-making wouldn't require a lot of grip strength or precision. (We adults will help with the Pac-Man, ghosts, and maze lines as needed.) Bonus points for washability, but that's not essential.
posted by homelystar
on Jan 15, 2013 -
20 answers
My wife's grandmother is an amazingly talented seamstress who also crochets. She recently put out an all points bulletin request for projects, what do I need to know before I request a crocheted throw made out a material that might be outside her comfort zone and/or budget?
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posted by RolandOfEld
on Jan 12, 2013 -
30 answers
Please help to give me ideas for safe Christmas ornaments/baby toys to hang on a tree for a 15 month old, that (individually) aren't too expensive.
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posted by shortyJBot
on Dec 2, 2012 -
12 answers
Mrs. hamandcheese teaches children education programs. About dinosaurs. She needs your help with a specific crafty art activity teaching kids about bugs stuck in amber. Suggest us some amber-like glue solutions!
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posted by hamandcheese
on Sep 26, 2012 -
13 answers
What kind of art project(s) could I create with old paperback edition of Muldoon's Handling a Criminal Case in New York (that I'm willing to take apart)?
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posted by 168
on Sep 14, 2012 -
6 answers
What is the best method for making my own flannel or felt story board and story pieces?
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posted by lirael2008
on Aug 12, 2012 -
8 answers
I want to use bamboo fabric to sew a custom martial arts gi. Help me find fabric and plan this out.
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posted by jeffmshaw
on Jul 31, 2012 -
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Please help me:
a) procure 2-5 pith helmets (natural straw type), inexpensively;
b) procure material to make matching cat ears;
c) add cat ears to pith helmets, in "airplane ears" or "listening behind" position, because cat safari is serious business.
Found $15/helmet source for (a), but wonder if there's a less expensive way. For (b), I have no real clue - what should I even buy? Very thin chair caning supplies? Tiny willow branches from a nearby tree? Any ideas?
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posted by amtho
on Jul 13, 2012 -
5 answers
Is there a way to make high quality youtube videos using a smartphone (Iphone 4 or Samsung Galaxy S2)?
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posted by sunnychef88
on Jul 13, 2012 -
1 answer
Can you help me come up with some cute ideas for a customized onesie or other baby gift, having to do with
tile?
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posted by rachaelfaith
on Jul 4, 2012 -
9 answers
Calling all artistic, creative MeFites! Help me figure out something creative and not insanely expensive to do with all of these awesome old photos of Memphis and Memphians!
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posted by Quincy
on Jun 22, 2012 -
10 answers
What would be a romantic keepsake (intended for my wife) that I could craft out of a plastic credit card-shaped hotel door key?
posted by TheManChild2000
on Jun 9, 2012 -
18 answers
I need some kind of fastener for a small craft project, but I don't know what it's called...
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posted by ella wren
on Apr 7, 2012 -
14 answers
What are the best paints and other supplies for creating your own graphic tees/t-shirt art? Where can I buy the soft, plain tees for it?
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posted by sunnychef88
on Mar 16, 2012 -
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I want to compile and organize hard copies of recipes, craft projects, and other household things into something electronic - not particular about if local computer (Mac, OS 10.7) or cloud-based. Bonus points if accessible from multiple devices (computer, iphone, ipad, etc.). What solutions should I consider?
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posted by southpaw
on Dec 30, 2011 -
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Please help me print my images in the correct size on my Mac. I bought a sheet of 1" circle digital images and downloaded them onto my Mac. I opened them in Preview and want to print them but they print out huge instead of just 1". I can't figure out why! I selected "scaling 100%" in my printer options and that didn't fix the problem. Also when I select View...Actual Size in Preview they look really large.
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posted by hazyjane
on Dec 28, 2011 -
9 answers
Looking for uses for small scraps of plain (not particularly pretty) fabric.
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posted by sarae
on Dec 23, 2011 -
16 answers
Hey crafties, do you know a good way for me to secure some wire to the end of a
miniature pine cone in a non-ugly way so I can make a Christmas ornament out of it?
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posted by Askr
on Dec 15, 2011 -
11 answers
DIY Holiday Gifts: I love sewing easy projects with fleece, but hate how all the patterns out there are stuck in the 80s. Help me find some more hip, updated and/or useful patterns!
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posted by Kindlekat
on Nov 28, 2011 -
17 answers
Can you help me gather some project ideas for gift-giving? Food, crafts, fun stuff all welcome.
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posted by Blisterlips
on Nov 18, 2011 -
13 answers
Where in Brooklyn can I go with my crafts projects to hang out with other people who are working on their crafts projects, for free? I'm working on a number of portable crafts projects right now and I'd love to get out of the house and be with other people who are working on their own projects.
posted by ocherdraco
on Nov 15, 2011 -
5 answers
I need something to do at night that
1: Does not require electricity.
2: Will not rot, mold, or attract bugs.
3: Can be done by a solitary person.
4: Does not require particularly expensive materials, nor take up much room.
5: Is not particularly mentally taxing.
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posted by ChuraChura
on Oct 27, 2011 -
44 answers
New Hobby; Need Help. Colorful bead art like the pieces that Mardi Gras Indians wear... how to learn?
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posted by sestaaak
on Oct 19, 2011 -
6 answers
I'm crafting my first real substantial diorama (read: not made out of construction paper and a shoe box) and I need some construction assistance. Bonus! It's the ice planet of Hoth!
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posted by kbanas
on Oct 18, 2011 -
10 answers
My close friend is pregnant (yay!) and I'm a knitter, so I'd like to make her a whole mess 'o' baby stuff. But I also want it to be
useful. I don't know anyone else with a baby, so tell me, Internet, what knittable items/garments do new parents really end up using for their infants?
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posted by telegraph
on Oct 11, 2011 -
45 answers
I need ideas for craft projects memorialising loss of various different kinds.
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posted by Acheman
on Sep 27, 2011 -
4 answers
