September 2007 Archives
Kids Halloween Crafts
Suite101.com has offered up 5 easy and fast crafts great for kids (or adults)! I'm a personal fan of the Lite Brite pumpkin integration. Tags: glue+gun+crafts, craft+projects, halloween, pumpkins, jack+o+lantern, trick+or+treat, crafts… 
My Kind of Contest
While it's titled "Gentlemen, Start Your Glue Guns" this is definitely a Craftzilla kind of competition. Create an accessory for Scion. "A car accessory is defined by the brand as "any item used as an embellishment or as a functional enhancement to the vehicle. This can include classic items such as a keychain, car cover, seat cover, floor mat, steering…
Ghostly Treat Bags
Materials: Glue gun/clear glue sticks White favor boxes/totes Black craft foam, construction paper, card stock or felt Circle punch (2 sizes, one smaller, one larger) or pattern Pencil X-acto Knife and scissors Ribbon 1.) Heat up glue gun and put in glue. 2.) Using the smaller of the circle pattern, cut out two eye holes with your X-Acto knife or…
Hand Print Bats
The Halloween Alliance has provided a nice craft for kids and adults alike. Plus it utilizes a little recycling too: The Not So Spooky Hand Print Bat. Using craft foam, a glue gun, some felt, glitter and a frozen entree tray, you and your kids (or maybe just you) can create this fun project. Tags: glue+gun+crafts, craft+projects, kids+crafts, halloween, halloween+crafts…
Jewelry Display Case Tutorial
Carolina Gonzalez posted this beautiful jewelry carry case made with just craft glue, glue gun and scissors! You won't believe it unless you see it... Tags: glue+gun+crafts, craft+projects, jewelry+case, jewelry+display, fabric+crafts…
Halloween Origami
Craftzine posted a link to this awesome craft: Halloween Origami from the Origami Club. They're pretty easy and the pieces can be altered to suit your scary or funny needs for home decor this season. The best part: each piece has printable how to diagram AND a tutorial video (simple flash) that goes step by step, fold by fold. You…
CD and Mirror Curtain
From Sweet16 a nifty (and updated) alternative to the 70's beaded curtain! Using a tension rod, CDs and mini mirrors, a glue gun and some clear nylon (think fishing) line you too can have one in your window or doorway. Tags: glue+gun, glue+gun+crafts, craft+projects, hanging+curtains, home+decor, cds, mirrors…
Elephant Invitations
Materials: Glue gun/ clear glue sticks Sheet of plain paper for pattern Pencil Craft foam, any colors, 8.5" x 11" sheets (need 3 different colors) 1- googly eye Embellishments: pearls, rhinestones, lace, ribbon, stickers Sharpie X-acto knife and scissors The pattern used to make the invites was borrowed from a purse making book: Crafty Bags for Stylish Girls. 1.) Heat…
