The Craft Corner is for all you creative and crafty women out there. Crafts make wonderful gifts and are rewarding in their own right. Quilters, jewelry makers, woodworkers, needlework crafters, novelty crafters, and others - we'd like to hear about your craft. This room in Domestic Goddesses is devoted to the sharing of craft ideas and techniques. Do you have craft items you'd like to sell? Get your own room on It's About Women. Below, you will find a brief intro to each posting.
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Making Homemade Gizmos for Fun - Inexpensive and Rewarding Projects by Alan Detwiler
Making simple, homemade devices is fun for any young person who likes to tinker and build. The build-it-yourself enthusiast will get a great sense of accomplishment from creating self-designed items.
Someone looking for a hobby or anyone interested in hands-on building and creating, can use common materials and items from around the house. You may need to purchase some inexpensive items such as glue or a small styrofoam ball. Many simple devices can be made with tools that most people already have such as scissors, hammer and pliers. Read More . . .
New Ways to Use Old Christmas Cards by LeAnn R. Ralph
Forty years ago when I was growing up on our dairy farm in Wisconsin, my mother always saved the Christmas cards she had received in the mail. In those days, people sent many more Christmas cards than they do now.
Today, I still find myself saving the cards that I get each Christmas. When the holiday season is over, I take them down off the dining-room side of our kitchen cabinets. I look at each one and think about the person who sent it. Then I tuck the cards into Christmas canisters and store them with my Christmas decorations. The next year when I take the decorations out, I discover the cards and then I look through them again. Read More . . .
Wedding Favor Creator by Heather Diodati
Wedding favors have always been a nice, personal gesture to include in your wedding preparations. Unfortunately, there are too many "cookie-cutter" type favors out there, which portray the couple's lack of interest in providing something unique.
Here is a Wedding Favor Creator for you to use for your upcoming wedding or one that you're planning for your best friend. You can mix and match to your heart's content and according to the budget you have. Read More . . .
Making Scented Candles by Robin Steward
Candle-making instructions for scented candles are a multi-million dollar market. This article is a step by step instruction to making your own candles at home, at a fraction of the cost.
Candles, particularly scented candles, are a very popular item. They add a warmth and scent to the home that many people desire. However, because of their popularity, they can be very expensive to purchase. Making candles at home can cut the cost, and provide a fun project for those who like to craft. Read More . . .
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