If you have children in the house then you probably have a lot of broken crayons lying all over the house. They're in your kids' toy chests, their desks, in their bags. There may even be a lot of crayons hidden in the nooks and crannies of the house. The most common reaction when you see broken crayons that you think are unusable is to throw them away. But before you do that, … [Read more...] about Creative Ways of Recycling Crayons
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How to Find Time to Scrapbook
Scrapbooking is a fun and addicting hobby—once you get started, and discover the world of pretty paper and embellishments, and all the amazing things you can do with just a bit of glue (acid free, of course!), you want to do it forever. Except life gets in the way. Even the most enthusiastic scrapbookers end up giving up the hobby, or putting it on hold, because they can't … [Read more...] about How to Find Time to Scrapbook
How to Sell your Art and Crafts on Etsy
Attention, crafters and aristans! You don't have to join a craft fair or set up your own website to sell your work. Many people are making a good amount of money selling their unique items on etsy.com. Etsy.com is a website where people can buy and sell handmade things. This includes paper crafts, jewelry, mixed media, practically anything! It's also a great place for you to … [Read more...] about How to Sell your Art and Crafts on Etsy
Halloween Decor You Can Make with Kids
Halloween isn't just about candy, candy and more candy. It's also a great time for the whole family to have fun together—watching movies, decorating the house, and even making Halloween crafts. Halloween crafts are great ways for parents and kids to bond (and can even teach important life tips!). Plus, they can serve as cheap Halloween party decorations. Why buy them when … [Read more...] about Halloween Decor You Can Make with Kids
How to use Watercolor Crayons on Stamps
Do you love stamps? Like many crafters, you probably started with inks (and there's already quite a wide range of ink types available: chalk, pigment, dye). But you can get interesting effects by using another coloring medium, watercolor crayons. Watercolor crayons are great for stamps. You get a soft yet vibrant effect, but more translucent than if you used acrylic paints. … [Read more...] about How to use Watercolor Crayons on Stamps