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A thoughtful gift for the departing college student! 
Place the following items in a cellophane gift bag and tie with some curling ribbon. Type up or write out the following on some school print paper and attach it to the bag with a twist tie. You can find the perfect cellophane gift bags & accessories at The Boutique Shop Online ! Check it out! - A teabag - in case you ever get into hot water, make tea and share it with a friend.
- A pack of tissues - for when you're homesick.
- A toothpick - to pick out the good in yourself and others.
- A package of salt - to remember to take some things with a grain of salt.
- A lifesaver - to remind you that Friends are lifesavers.
- A penny - so you are never broke.
- Sweetarts - to take the bitter with the sweet in life.
- A rubber band - to remind you to stay flexible.
- A kiss - to remind you that you are loved.
- A star - to remind you to shine and always try your best.
- A pencil and eraser - to remind you that we are all sharp, but we all make mistakes too.
- A paper clip - to hold your life together.
- A snickers - to remind us to laugh more and enjoy life.
- A graduation cap - to remind you to always seek knowledge.
- A duck - to remind you to let some things roll off your back.
- A mint - to remind you that we're all worth a mint as long as we work together.
- A hug - of which we can never give or receive too many.
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Craft Projects - ThriftyFun.com
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Craft Project: Clay Pot Ballerina
First of all spray paint pots a base coat, let dry. Paint the pots as in the picture with acrylic paint, let dry. Glue the 2 medium pots together as in picture, then glue onto the saucer.
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Craft: Concert T-Shirt Pillows
What to do with all those old concert tees? You can't get rid of them - way too many groovy memories.
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Craft: Tile Art - Painting Tiles
I received some tiles as a free sample, they were about 2"x2". As you can see they were just plain white. I did a stencil painting on one and on the other I painted then added a pretty butterfly sticker. I had another that I decoupaged on but my mom loved and it's at her house.
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Looking for Simple Baby Quilt Pattern
Can someone please give me directions to make a simple baby quilt? I am also looking for toys made from cloth. I need a special gift for my soon to come niece. Thanks and god bless.
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Craft Project: All-American Desk Sitter Kids
My daughter Julie is volunteering this summer, teaching English to under privileged kids in Egypt. She was looking for craft ideas, so I came up with these kids to sit on their desks.
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Craft Project: Soap Fish
This is a vintage pattern that was originally made with an oval bar of Sweetheart Soap. Since Sweetheart Soap is no more, you will have to improvise. The soap that I have used for this pattern was found at the Dollar Tree Store. The fish in the picture at the right is sitting on the box that the soap came in.
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Making Birthday Corsages
Does anyone remember the birthday corsages that were made in the 50's and 60's? Tips from our ThriftyFun community. If you remember these corsages, post your own advice here.
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Easy Felt Santa Ornament
Does anyone have an easy felt Santa ornament pattern and directions? If you have any other patterns they would be very appreciated. Thank you so much!
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Craft Project: Paper Mache Lanterns
These are easy and beautiful paper mache balloon lanterns. They work great as party decorations, house decorations and out door lanterns for the summer time.
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Recycled Hanging Planter
One day I was looking at a large empty can of tomatoes that I was ready to throw in the recycling bin then for one reason or another I decided to paint it. This led to me making a hanging planter for a friend who I was giving a plant to from cuttings. Here's how to do it!
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Baby Footprint and Poem
I found this footprints poem on the Internet. I did a foot print of my daughter's foot, then once it dried, scanned it to the computer. I then used a graphic program, added the poem and pasted the footprint.
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How To Make Beaded Earrings
If you're bored with just beading bracelets and simple necklaces, try taking the next step and start making beaded earrings. You just need an ear hook with a loop to connect to. Then you need an earring body, or something to decorate. Then you need the decoration, otherwise known as beads!
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Craft: River Stone Birdhouses
I love making these little river stone bird houses. Makes a great winter or summer pass time. An each one is never the same. They make great gifts.
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Craft Project: Sports Party Crown
If you have a child who loves sports, this is a great project he or she can do in preparation for his or her birthday party--OR--if you like to do a craft at your parties, it's simple enough for a small group of kids to do so everyone can make their own party hat.
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Super Easy Cat Toy
Here's the BEST cat toy in the world and you'll only need 3 simple things to make it. A dowel, stick or a long knitting needle, a piece of fish line and some yarn. Take the dowel or stick and to the end, tie on a piece of fishing line about 4 feet long (since fishline is transparent, the cat won't see it). Then to the end of the fishline, tie a short piece of eyelash yarn (or several strands of ANY yarn) these should be small, only about about 3 or 4 inches long. This toy will resemble a...
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Craft Tips - ThriftyFun.com
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Uses For Sock Tops
I had to cut some of my husband's socks down, he is having problems from a heredity problem and has to stay off his feet. Has any one got any idea what I can make out of the tops? Tips from the ThriftyFun community. Post your own ideas here.
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Refurbished Easy Chair Using Latex Paint!
Turn a dirty old chair into a favorite EASILY with simple paint!
I did this chair in an evening and it was terrible looking but the sturdy well built condition made it worth lugging home!
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Ideas For Old Photos
I have taken apart a box of photos in the process of organizing my house. I have a small bag of trash, photos of folks I don't know and doubles but I have many black and white photos from my aunt and uncle. I don't know the people. What can I do with them? There are some pictures of advertisements, families, old cars and trains and landscapes. Any ideas?
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Uses For Single Socks
I have a zillion socks that have NO mates. I hate to throw things out and have been wondering if anyone out there can give me some ideas on how to recycle them into useful items or gifts or whatever! No hand puppets though, already did that. Thanks in advance!
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What can I make with these items?
Does anyone have any ideas of what I can do with these objects? I've saved gobs of them. A description of the objects are as follows:
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Making a Sheet for a Porta-Crib
How do you make a sheet for a porta-crib?
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Making a Pencil Holder from a Can
I am wanting to make a pencil holder out of a canned goods can. How can I get the smell of stewed tomatoes out?
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Use Extra Fabric As Wall Hangings
Can't figure out what to do with all that extra fabric hanging around in your crafting bags?
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Embroidering On Sheer Fabric
I am working on a gown that has sheer overlay in an organdy or similar fabric. I want to do some embroidery on the sheer fabric. Any tips? I hand embroidery all the time but never attempted doing it on sheers.
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Ordering From LTD Commodities
Is anyone else having a problem with LTD Commodities? I asked because up until a day ago, I could place orders without having to put in credit card information online. Now they want credit card information online. So I waited until LTD Commodities were closed and placed my order over the phone and it's a computer that you're talking to. It will ask if you want to be billed by credit card or by invoice.
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Rugs Made From Polyester Squares
I went to a craft sale and they had home sewn rugs made from polyester material. The material was cut in small squares and sewed in rows, but I don't recall how they sewed it together. The craft show was in Seymour, Mo. Any help would be great!
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Using Original Pictures For Decoupage
Why can't I use the original picture instead of making a copy to decoupage to a table?
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Making The Original Diaper Cake
Do you know how to make the original 3 tier cake where you wrap Styrofoam with baby blankets and pin baby items onto each layer decorating the cake. Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated.
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Digital Camera Memory Card Identification
Camera memory cards can be misplaced easily or stolen. To insure return of a memory card, a person can make a computer business card with pertinent information regarding their name, address, phone number, email address, etc.
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Making John Deere Decoration from a Dustpan
I am looking for instructions for turning an ordinary green household dustpan into a John Deere Tractor decoration with foam sheets? I saw this on a craft show and now cannot find it anywhere on the web! Thanks.
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CRAFT Magazine
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CRAFT: The first project-based magazine dedicated to the renaissance that is occurring within the world of crafts. Celebrating the DIY spirit, CRAFT's goal is to unite, inspire, inform and entertain a growing community of highly imaginative and resourceful people who are transforming traditional art and crafts with unconventional, unexpected and even renegade techniques, materials and tools; people who undertake amazing crafting projects in their homes and communities. |
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Heather Bailey's New Website
Fabric designer extraordinaire Heather Bailey has a spanking-new retail website, where you can purchase fabric, sewing patterns, and more. The site's official "Grand Opening" happens August 12, but "Early Bird" site visitors will receive 10% off their orders when using coupon code AQV14760.
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HOW TO - Portable Patio Cushions
Autum at Sew, Mama, Sew! shows us how to make these handy-dandy portable cushions, perfect for scattering on a patio or bringing to your next picnic.
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Downside-Up Spiced Peach Pots
Jenn at Indie Fixx kicks starts her new column "What's so Indie About Food?" with this delicious looking recipe for Downside-Up Spiced Peach Pots by her friend Laura Cochran.
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Pimp Stitch Embroidery Kits
The gals of Pimp Stitch now have Pimp Stitch Embroidery Kits ($10) in their Etsy shop. Each kit includes: one fat quarter of Osnaburg (linen-like) fabric, four colors of embroidery floss (colors may vary), needle, and pattern sheet featuring designs from all 4 designers.
Also if you love their free patterns, just note that they will be expiring on July 29th. You can find the free embroidery patterns from the left side bar of the Pimp Stitch Blog, where you can find out more news on their upcoming...
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Guywire Jewelry
Check out these clever bracelets and earrings made from stranded steel cables, usually used for hanging things. I became familiar with it through a computer lab tech job in college, where we used it to lock down computers and monitors. I never thought to make cute bangles with it! I like the little crimpers as accents. Via Cool Hunting and Core77.
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Stuffed Animal Headphones
These stuffed animal headphones by instructables user WurlitzerGirl have Japanese schoolgirl chic, for sure. She made a neat how-to for making your own. This could be the perfect use for those old beanie babies.
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Hand Sewing Embroidery Hoops
Mithi, a cancer researcher turned illustrator, created hand-sewn illustrations of hand sewing in embroidery hoops. via Whipup.
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Cookie Monster Baby Booties
Craftster crazydavises made these Cookie Monster baby booties from a thrifted sweater, thrifted socks and quilting cotton for a Craftster challenge. I am not sure they look quite like Cookie Monster, but I love them anyway.
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CRAFT Flickr Pool reaches 80,000 images
Today the CRAFT Flickr pool reached over 80,000 images. High fives, everybody! Not familiar with the group? Add photos (and short videos) of your projects and other crafty things to share them with the CRAFT community! It's free and fun. If you're already an active member, thank you! We've also made some updates to the group rules.
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HOW TO - Pinwheel Coasters
The Long Thread shows you how to make these stylish and useful pinwheel coasters.
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HOW TO - Efficiently Remove Watermelon Seeds
Over at instructables, user cokecola has an interesting technique for slicing up a watermelon which results in easy seed removal. Warning: you may come away from the site with melon on the mind.
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Needlefelted Sheep Tutorial
I'm always amazed with how needlefelted creatures come to life. Here's a great step-by-step tutorial for making a sheep pincushion. (Thanks, Patti!)
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Virginia Fleck's Plastic Bag Art
Spotted on Apartment Therapy Chicago: Artist Virgina Fleck takes re-use to a whole other level by creating these colorful mandalas from discarded plastic bags.
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The Basics on Hand-Sewing Needles
Diane of CraftyPod has a new article up on CraftStylish that explains the basics on hand-sewing needles where she describes each needle type and which needles to use for your particular sewing project.
Diane writes:
Sooner or later, most crafters pick up a needle--whether to stitch an applique, embroider a design, bead or needlepoint, or mend a torn bag. Using the right needle for a project makes the stitching so much easier.
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Little People - A Tiny Street Art Project
Meet Me at Mike's pointed out the awesome work of Little People - a tiny street art project. Slinkachu makes "little hand painted people, left in London to fend for themselves." See all the photos at the Little People blog.
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