I’m new to the scrapbooking hobby and would like to know what’s the difference between these punches. I don’t want to waste a ton of money on basically the same thing. 1. Punch around the page 2. Edge Punch 3. Pop Up Punch 4. Single Punch Suggested Reading: The Encyclopedia of Scrapbooking Tools & TechniquesWith [...]
The one on tv is about $250 and comes with a whole bunch of stuff and the one in stores is a lot more, over $300. Is there a difference between these two products? Is the one in stores a new version or does it do different things? I’m looking to put it on my [...]
I found a pattern for a necklace that designated the use of ‘jute.’ I have looked in craft departments for ‘jute’ without any success locating it. [Perhaps, I'm just not looking in the right places/stores ] I can only find ‘hemp’ – no ‘jute.’ My question is: In crafting, are jute & hemp interchangeable? Will [...]
I have a set of kids washable paints made by Battat (a company out of Montreal, apparently.) They’re bottles of blue, green, yellow, and red, and they came with little rubber mixing cups and brushes to match. I’ve been using them with no difficulty to paint crafts, but now I need to buy some white [...]
Suggested Reading: Craft Business Heroes – 30 Creative Entrepreneurs Share The Secrets Of Their SuccessAre you already selling your handmade items, and wonder how others achieved success? Or love to buy beautifully crafted items, and love th… Read More >
Is it art the first time and craft when reduced to instructions? Does art “speak” or communicate more than craft? Please explain your reasoning behind your opinion. Suggested Reading: KNIGHTS IN MINIATURE II: A Complete Guide to Painting and Converting Medieval Miniatures (Modelling Manuals)This publication is a complete guide to painting and converting medieval miniatures. [...]
Will repositionable (like Xyron sticker machine adhesives) become permanent after a time, or will it eventually come loose? Suggested Reading: Scrapbooking with Cricut (Annie’s Attic: Paper Crafts)Licensed by the makers of Cricut and organized chronologically by month, this crafters companion contains 36 creative and colorful scrapbooking ideas … Read More >
I’m trying to copy a craft I saw today. They used 2″ birch cubes to make a puzzle. The only 2″ cubes I could find on the Internet were made of fir. Knowing nothing about wood, I don’t know if that would make a big difference? Would anyone out there know? Thanks! Suggested Reading: Wood: [...]
I’m looking to buy a good machine for home crafts that’s easy enough for a novice (who learns quickly) to use. Quilting, pillows, curtains, maybe some simple clothing patterns and/or clothing repairs. But I really have NO IDEA what the difference is between a SERGER and a SEWING machine. Also what brands would you recommend [...]
