AllCrafts.net Update
Railroading Stitches - Needlework
Here's some info about making your embroidery and cross stitch look better.
Added to Needlework section at AllCrafts.net
Homemade Chalkboard Paint - Painting
Recipe to make chalkboard paint in any color. With this paint, any surface can become a chalkboard.
Added to Painting section at AllCrafts.net
Country Critters - Dolls
Sewing pattern for country primitive cat, bear and bunny dolls.
Added to Doll-Making section at AllCrafts.net
Make a Sundial - Nature Crafts
Great way to learn how sundials work.
Added to Nature Crafts section at AllCrafts.net
Baby Duck Cap - Easter Crafts
Print and fold this funny cap.
Added to Easter Crafts section at AllCrafts.net
Faux Watercolor Quilt - Quilting
Print the watercolor design on fabric and stitch the blocks together. I'd add some embellishments, too.
Added to Quilting section at AllCrafts.net
Pumpkin Lantern
Construction paper craft for kids.
Added to Halloween Crafts section at AllCrafts.net
Valentine Necklace Printable
Easy craft for younger children. The printables could be used for other ideas, too.
Added to Valentine's Day Crafts section at AllCrafts.net
Grow a Garden Maze
Great ideas to grow a labyrinth in your own backyard.
Added to Gardening Crafts section at AllCrafts.net
Crochet State Quarter Keychain
Nice to crochet a quick gift, using the state quarter for your state.
Added to Crochet & Knitting section at AllCrafts.net
Purple Martin House Plans
Includes PDF format plans and tips on attracting purple martins.
Added to Woodworking section at AllCrafts.net
Lion Brand Yarn Kids Crafts Newsletter
Lion Brand Yarns has begun a crafts newsletter just for kids. The first issue featured very cute pet projects.
Mosaics: The Pattern Companion Book Review
AllCrafts.net Arts & Crafts Book Review
Mosaic: The Pattern Companion
Learn how to do mosaics and improve your mosaic projects.
The pattern companion is a modest title for a book that is much more. Yes, it does include patterns for every project, along with photos of the steps involved. Those sections are after the very complete general directions on mosaic. There's something for all skill levels. It is very thorough.
I was impressed with the chapters on supplies and tools. Lots of photos and a good discussion of the pros & cons of each material and their uses. The plan layout instructions show how to create or copy a design and how to transfer your design to an item, even a 3-D object.
The small pieces used in mosaic are called tesserae and can be many types of materials. The illustrated cutting techniques explore irregular shapes, common shapes and leaves. The section on making your own gold leaf glass was very interesting. I also liked their discussion of grouts and adhesives. One great ideas was to use an adhesive other than grout - just sprinkle beads or glitter between the tessearae. The general instructions finish with a helpful trouble-shooting section.
The projects are divided by technique and increase in complexity through the book. In the direct method, the mosaic is applied to the object. Probably the easiest way to begin. Learning the next technique, the indirect method, expands the items that you can cover with mosaic. Profuse photos illustrate how to make your mosaic design on another material and transfer it to the final object.
Another chapter discusses the very popular method of picasiatte, the technical name for using broken china or found objects as your mosaic pieces. Broken china is how many of us rediscovered mosaics, and it's a lot of fun. One of my favorite chapters is on garden projects. They cover specific techniques for outdoor mosaics. Great projects.
The final and most complex chapter covers armatures & constructed bases. One example of this technique is a gorgeous reflecting bird bath with mosaic perches extending over the water.
The projects range from simple to complex. They include a clock, mirrors, frames, a lovely flamingo design, a stained glass lampshade, picture under glass mosaic, dog portrait, cake stand, house number, mosaic accent brick, looking glass garden stake, strawberry planter with attached teacups and creamers, and a lot more.
If you are interested in learning mosaics or want to take your mosaic projects to the next level, this book is great.
AllCrafts.net Crossword Puzzle
Crafts Crossword Puzzle
Little Known Holidays: Jan - July Crossword
While we're working on the new Holiday Crafts section (look for it next issue), try your hand at some days you can celebrate all year, with our crafts crossword puzzle.
Woodworking Section Updated - New Projects
Feel like making some sawdust? The Woodworking page is all-new! We've organized the page into categories, and added many new projects and plans. Some projects are very basic, some are a bit more advanced.
WOODWORKING PROJECTS ADDED
PaperTowel Holder
Trivet
Knife Block
Garbage Can Cover
Bread Box
Breakfast Bar
Bathroom Vanity
Coat Rack
TV Stand
Small TV Stand
Mission CD Cabinet
Corner TV Stand
Storage Chest
Shelving Unit
Ergonomic Stool
Desk Clock
Desk Organizer
Chest of Drawers
Nightstand
Puzzle Box
Picture Frame
carved Owl Coat Hanger
Easel
Mahjong Box
Abacus Lamp
Mission Style Lamp
Crooked Lamp
Workbench
Storage Shelving
Chisel Sharpening Jig
Router Table
Bird Nesting Box
Bird Table
Bird Feeder
Adirondack Chair
Adirondack 2 Seater Rocker
Wood Finishes
JointsMiter Calculator
Folding Table Saw Outfeed Table
Homemade Dust Collector System
Walking Sticks
Welsh Stick Back Chair
Home Bar
Router Table Plans
Board Foot Calculator
Free Jig Plans
Candy Machine
Ring Box
Woodworking Charts
Scrollsaw Angel Ornament
Photo Frame
Sink Shelf
Paper Towl Holder
Making a Push Stick
Understanding Hinges
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Knit a Harry Potter Scarf
A bookstore employee has created knitted scarves in the different House colors, 'Gryffindor,' 'Hufflepuff,' 'Slytherin,'and 'Ravenclaw', for the July 15th release of the new Harry Potter book, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."
Also added to Knitting section and Halloween Crafts section at AllCrafts.net
Crochet Chemo Caps
Thanks to our message boards for pointing out this helpful link for crochet chemo caps.
Also added to Crochet section at AllCrafts.net
T-shirt Transfers for Baby
Here's a quick gift for baby or toddler! Cute designs to iron-on a baby shirt.
Also added to Computer Crafts section at AllCrafts.net
Printable Witch Hat
Need a frugal costume? Print and assemble this witch's hat with attached green hair and, voila! I love the attached hair - LOL
I've added several items from this printables site to different areas of AllCrafts.net, including this one to the Halloween Crafts page.
Printable Easter Cards
Pretty Easter cards to print. Also added to Easter Crafts section at AllCrafts.net
Valentine Candy Box & Pop-up Card
Adorable Valentine Box to print and assemble! Also see the very colorful pop-up Valentine's Day Card on the same page.
Also added to Valentine's Day Crafts section at AllCrafts.net
3-D Printables Directory
Print and make tons of great playsets. Also added to Kids Crafts section at AllCrafts.net
Here's what they have:
• Exploration Family
• Farm
• Animals of Asia 3
• Animals of North America
• Animals of Asia 2
• Classic Car Race
• Dinosaurs of the Cretaceous
• Dinosaurs of the Jurassic
• Animals of the Antarctic
• Animals of the Arctic
• Restaurant
• Animals of Asia
• Animals of South America
• Animals of Australia and New Zealand
• Airport
• First Lunar Landing
• Amusement park
• Aquarium
• The Galapagos Islands
• Harbor
• Charles Lindbergh
• Train Station
• Florist's Shop
• Animal of savanna
• Bakery
• Shopping street
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Printable Valentine's Day Cards
Nice selection of printable Valentines. Also added to Valentine's Day Crafts section at AllCrafts.net
New Holiday Crafts page coming soon!
A new holiday crafts page at AllCrafts.net is in progress. We're adding sections for more holidays and seasons. If you know a great resource for any type of holiday crafts, please email me. Thanks!
I'll be adding to our other holiday pages, also. We're having a Christmas, Easter, Valentine's, & Halloween in July for new projects. Enjoy!
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