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
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
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
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
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
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 -
7 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
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
I have over 1,000 copies of several PC videogame CD-ROMs. The games are widely distributed/available, so the discs probably don't have any value to gamers. What can I do with them beside give them away? Creative or crafty ideas welcome. Also, not against making a little money if it's possible.
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posted by R_Kamidees
on Jun 30, 2011 -
10 answers
I'm getting ready to dye Easter eggs with my kids, ages 7, 9, 11 and 14. Do you have any tips for decorating easter eggs? Our repertoire consists of using two colors, crayons, and putting on stickers. My google-fu is failing me.
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posted by craniac
on Apr 23, 2011 -
18 answers
Have any Mefi peeps ever entered the Washington Post Peeps Show? I'm looking for advice!
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posted by JoanArkham
on Mar 7, 2011 -
8 answers
I have two large shoeboxes of keepsakes and souvenirs from travels over the past five years, including event tickets, hotel key cards, tourist maps, pub coasters, receipts, photo booth pictures and banknotes in about a dozen different currencies. I don't want them to live in a shoebox any more. What's a good way to organize them into an album of sorts?
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posted by halogen
on Feb 21, 2011 -
19 answers
I decided to buy my wife a small Medieval LARP weapons cache for Christmas. I know she will like it, but I want to wrap this gift so it will really wow her. I am in need of a clever or creative suggestion to put together this gift - without spending more than about 25 bucks on some sort of the thematic presentation. Help me tie up the best gift ever!
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posted by faheypb
on Nov 30, 2010 -
14 answers
I need to make a vessel that will hold half gallon of water, and will not leak for at least 1 hour.
The catch? I can only use 1 newspaper, 1 pound flour, 1 tablespoon of salt.
It has to be ready for tomorrow. I can use my oven to bake it or dry it, so it has to fit in my oven. These are the "only" limitations. Any ideas?
posted by uauage
on Nov 16, 2010 -
26 answers
Hello dearest Hive:
Any of you by chance crafty bastards? Here's what I want to do.
I have the proofs from my first book, and would like to cut out and make a collage of all the pictures, glue them to an old hunk of countertop that i can stick some IKEA legs on and make into a coffee table.
I guess what I need is best practice as far as glue, and what to cover it in. I understand there is some sort of stuff you can spray/paint on to seal it...or I could go with the stick a hunk of glass/plastic across the top.
any info will be greatly appreciated.
posted by timsteil
on Jul 30, 2010 -
21 answers
So I'm a manly man, sort of, and many years ago I was given a small opal (1cm top to bottom) - I don't think it has any real monetary value, but it's
pretty, and I'm tired of it living in my drawer. Any ideas for what I can do with it? My first thought was tie pin, but that seems pedestrian. Suggestions that include sources for necessary supplies or services would be especially helpful.
posted by symbebekos
on Jul 19, 2010 -
9 answers
Looking for cheap/free art supplies, or suggestions on good camp crafts to do with kids on a budget.
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posted by sarastro
on Jun 22, 2010 -
11 answers
Analog Amusement Filter: Looking for creative quirky artsy ideas for indoor amusement with/and without kids. But I'm looking for something
new, for ideas that
cannot be found in any of those "one billion kids craft/fun/game/activity" type books. Further specs inside.
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posted by cross_impact
on Jun 17, 2010 -
14 answers
Crafters, please help. What I'm trying to do is apparently called "applique" and "embroidering," as part of a quilt project. I'm totally clueless and kinda need to finish today.
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posted by slidell
on May 22, 2010 -
10 answers
My goal for the year 2010 is to try one new thing every week. I'm compiling a list of new things to try, and would love input! Looking for ideas in all different areas -- new skills to learn, new hobbies to try out, fix-it projects, tech/computer projects, new recipes to try, magic tricks, you name it.
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posted by stennieville
on Dec 11, 2009 -
33 answers
Does anyone remember a website a few years back that would post scans of crafts and recipe books from the 50's-70's for the sole purpose of making fun of them for being horrible? I think it had "Lavender" in the name somewhere? It might be still going. It was a huge site with a lot of different sections of content and all of it was really funny.
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posted by amethysts
on Nov 2, 2009 -
9 answers
I'm working on reproducing an old childhood amusement with less messy waste or just dealing with ignoring the debris .... eggs to throw at each other.
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posted by tilde
on Oct 23, 2009 -
13 answers
What can I make with these decorative letters that I bought at a gift shop clearance sale?
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posted by cabingirl
on Oct 8, 2009 -
11 answers
Where do I buy aluminum or bamboo Tunisian (afghan) crochet hooks in Los Angeles? Alternatively, is there a reputable online source for them? I'm looking for something in the smaller sizes-- it's for a scarf, so no size-Q monster hooks. I've seen plastic ones here and there, but I'm tough on plastic hooks and would prefer to avoid them. Thanks!
posted by fairytale of los angeles
on Oct 4, 2009 -
10 answers
Help with productive vacation ideas? Of all the things to avoid, I have been putting off taking vacation and now suddenly the summer is slipping away...
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posted by messica
on Aug 17, 2009 -
5 answers
I'm trying finish up a mask I'm making for Halloween; it' s basically a giant papier-mache eyeball, and I'm looking for suggestions for suitable paints to use to make it look good.
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posted by millions
on Oct 27, 2008 -
8 answers
Experienced knitter seeks tried and true hat pattern to be made with wool and love.
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posted by geekchic
on Oct 24, 2008 -
14 answers
