Crafting Tips

Many of the drink bottle crafts I have received use only the bottom half of the bottle, here is a great idea from Robin for using the top half of the bottle.

Mindy Horton explains how to recycle old clothing into art smocks.

This is a popular question here and also at Kodak. Here is what the officials at Kodak have to say about using 35mm film containers for anything other than holding film...

This is a great tip for cleaning and softening your paint brushes.

Check out this great tip about cleaning your paint and glue brushes, shared by LYNAUSSIE.

Forget about simply covering your work surface, make your work surface portable!

Follow these tips to remove crayon stains from walls and clothing.

Make sure you always put a date on your child's arts and crafts.

A great crafting tip shared by LNUPERMOM.

Read this tip and learn how to make it easier to re-open glue bottles, paint bottles, etc.

Robin explains how she uses plastic eggs as study aids for her kids.

Find out what you can do to solve this problem.

Read these tips about curling ribbon.

Find out how you can easily pick up spilled pins or other metal items.

Wendy Foster explains how to store your glue to keep it from drying out.

Find out how you can make your own shaped sponges for printmaking.

Before you start your next tie-dye project make sure you want this helpful video.

Katie shared this tip for keepng your work surface clean using freezer paper.

Mary shared this tip for keeping your work surface clean.

Find out how Veronica uses a light bulb to help while mending socks.

Find out how you can make your own stickers - quick and easy!

Find out how you can easily organize ribbon.

Find out how you can easily organize and store your ribbon using a curtain tension rod.

Find out how Sylrayj uses an egg carton to organize balls of yarn.

Here is a great tip for when you are decorating t-shirts or other fabric with fabric paint or markers

Check out these tips for painting small items!

Check out these great tips about using pine cones in your crafts, shared by Sharon.

'Covered In Crafts' explains how to recycle plastic packaging into supplies for your crafting.

Large Plastic lids, like those from margarine tubs or coffee cans, can be very useful in your crafting.

Use this tip, shared by MOMMY9495, to remove glue residue left behind by tags, etc.

Use this tip, shared by EMMAMAYA, to remove glue residue left behind by tags, etc.

Use this tip, submitted by ARCHHOST, to remove glue residue left behind by tags, etc.

How to remove photos from an album Removing Photos From a Magnet Photo Album Craft Tip

What do you do with all of the finished art and craft projects your child makes?

If you have a special way to help clean up after crafting or how to keep things cleaning during crafting, please take a moment to share your tip.

Do you have a great idea for storing or organizing your craft supplies and craft projects? Please share your organization tips with everyone!

You can help other people become a frugal crafter! Please share your tips for saving money on craft supplies.

If you know a great craft related tip, take a moment to share it with everyone!

Find out how to use an empty film container to make a glitter shaker which is perfect for little fingers!

Find out how to make your craft tools, such as paper cutters, slip proof.

TJ explains how his kids love to use ordinary sticks to build and craft pretty much anything!

How to store your glue to make it easier to use.

Follow these suggestions from Beamsmom and learn how you can transform an old t-shirt into a bib or clothing protector.

Find out how to use an clean, empty tin cans as fence protectors!

Check out this great tip about using tweezers in your crafting.

Looking for a way to easily organize smaller craft items but don't have a lot of room to spare? Buy a clear, plastic, over-the-door shoe organizer!

Find out how petroleum jelly can help with sticking lids and hot glue.

What kind of supplies are in your craft cupboard? Share your favorite and not-so-favorite craft supplies.