January 2008 Archives
Flower Balls
I've seen several postings and pictures around for these, but they still deserve to have a spotlight shone on them: Flower balls. A great, simple craft, usually used in weddings or similar settings. The Frugal Bride has posted a step by step process for building your own. I found this picture elsewhere, but it sure is pretty! Tags: glue+gun+crafts, flowers,… 
Love the Love Pouches
The Crafty Chica has supplied GGC once again with a unique and cool craft, this week it's Love Pouches in honor of the upcoming heart and cupid madness that is Valentine's Day! These can be as simple or complex as you'd like, get some doilies, lightweight candies and embellishments and you're off! Look for a similar craft next week where…
Clothespin Caterpillars
Free Preschool crafts brings us this easy (well obviously, it's for pre-schoolers) craft using clothespins, flat backed marbles (you know luster gems- they have several different names), pipe cleaners, google eyes and hot glue! Ok, well maybe a pre-schooler shouldn't operate a hot glue gun. But you can! Tags: glue+gun+crafts, craft+projects, kids+crafts, caterpillars…
Bee Mine!
This cutie was made from a Foamies set purchased at a craft store for $1.50. You too, can get the kit or build your own! Materials: Glue gun/ clear glue sticks Foamies Valentine Bee Felt tipped pen -Or- Create your own: Craft foam (yellow, white, red, black and pink) Thin, black pipecleaner Thin black ribbon X-Acto Knife 1.) If you're…
Dow Styrofoam Crafts
You wouldn't normally think of Dow Chemical when it comes to crafts, yet here we are. Their site describes them as: "Dow is a leader in science and technology, providing innovative chemical, plastic and agricultural products and services to many essential consumer markets." So I guess you could consider craft projects as, um, science? All their crafts do revolve around…
Candy Fridge Magnets
The Evil Mad Scientist brings us a rocking craft full of Good & Plenty, Yohoo, Rocky Road and Sugar Babies with their Crafty Fridge Magnets. Take your favorite candy or foods (think those thin wooden cartons that brie cheese comes in) and create an inexpensive and creative way to keep those take out menus and grocery lists adhered to the…
Valentine's Day Card Contest!
Craftzine is sponsoring a Recycle Your Heart Valentine's Day card contest! Create your card out of recycled materials and submit a picture before February 9th and you could win CRAFT:02 and a CRAFT T-shirt! Mix and match materials, stray away from boring construction paper and Elmer's and see what you can create! Tags: glue+gun+crafts, craft+projects, craft+contest, valentines,…
