Category Archive: How to

Crafty Challenge 9: Chair Repair

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Every single one of the Crafty Sisters has at least one chair in their house or in storage that is in desperate need of a repair/makeover. This challenge is all about getting one… Read More

Cootie Insect Collection Specimen Box

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Cheri: I picked up a box of Cooties last year at a garage sale. I had a plan and it didn’t involve playing the game. I like the look of insect displays, but I… Read More

Crafty Challenge 6: Twisted Disk Copper Mobile

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Loryn: This copper challenge was intriguing for me, as the only metalworking I’ve done is twisted wire jewelry. As soon as I saw the copper pieces, I immediately thought of doing a mobile… Read More

Crafty Challenge Seven: Paper

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Our sixth Crafty Challenge has come to a completion and was a rousing success. We will be posting the results one project per day this week. We hope you keep coming back to… Read More

Almond Ear Wires and a Pretty Pink Earring/Necklace Set

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New and interesting shapes for ear wires are very popular lately. My favorites are the almond-shaped ear wires.These have been featured all over the web and television. The first time I really noticed… Read More

Roman Shades: What to Do When Things Go Wrong

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Loryn: No matter how much crafting experience you have, things often go wrong when you’re designing a custom project. The trick is not to get discouraged, and use your creativity to come up… Read More

Simple Pillow with Slip Stitch Tutorial

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Loryn: You can make simple pillows from just a bit of fabric and some stuffing material. For this pillow, I did a simple slip stitch closure that is quick and easy. If you’re… Read More

Christmas Ornament Countdown: Wire Wrapped Joy

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Cheri: While my sis and I were shopping at Hobby Lobby the other day, we were checking out the wire in the jewelry section. Back many years ago when I first started working… Read More

Christmas Ornament Countdown: Wire-wrapped Ice Fairy

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I love Cheri’s Chinese Fortune ornament. It will just glitter and shine next to the lights on the Christmas tree. For an ornament last week, I did an homage to my stepfather’s sequin and… Read More

Paper Star Christmas Tree Topper

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Lynne: We crafty sisters have been making ornaments all month, but we are not the only ones. Last week, I went to the Pear Tree Gallery to attend Teri Partridge‘s class on making a… Read More