January 2009 Archives
Create an Easy Book with a Stick and Elastic
Instructables with Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord, comes through once again with this awesome, yet short, video tutorial on creating a little book from just some paper, a stick, a rubber band and a little glue. It's really easy and really quick, so if you need just a little something for a gift (decoration and filled by you) or something for kids… 
Gocco Print Making
If you're like me you see the word "gocco" and think "go-what?" Which is what happened this morning when I saw Glue Gun Annies's post on her first gocco print. Turns out, gocco is pretty cool! It's a process and requires a lot of specialized equipment to do, but as usual, Wikipedia explains what gocco is best. Called "purinto gocco"…
Refurbish an Old Suitcase with a Glue Gun
Paint till You Faint posted a great (and humorous) tutorial on a suitcase found at a thrift shop that they refurbished with just some new fabric and a glue gun! Ok, there were a few other materials involved, like bleach and cotton batting, but you get the idea. So if you've got a suitcase sitting around at home that's seen…
Chinese New Year Crafts Round Up
It's almost that time, Chinese New Year! Also known as the Lunar New Year, January 26th is the big day and it's time for the Year of the Ox. But you don't have to be Chinese to appreciate or create Chinese New Year crafts, that's for sure! Creating crafts based on other cultures, holidays or events is a great way…
My New Favorite: Dollar Store Crafts
I don't add to the blogroll that often, but when I do, it's because I've found a site more than worthy of the honor! I've been watching the crafts blog Dollar Store Crafts in my reader for several weeks now and feel that not only is it worthy, but it's an overall great site! Great ideas, great budget and well…
Hot Glue Dew Drops
The Frugal Crafter has found a very clever way to create your own dew drops. And not just clear ones either, with just a hot glue gun, clear glue sticks and alcohol ink you can create any color, size and shape you need! What would you use these pretty little drops for? Embellishments on silk flowers and leaves Scrapbooking Cards…
