Hobbies & Crafts - July 2007

I want to know how I can make a homemade kite that can fly really high but in a light breeze. I don't have any sticks or wood for the structure, but I have plastic straws (will that work?). What are suggested materials? I just want simple directions using materials that any household should have, such as plastic bags or cloth or paper.

The more details the better. (like how long should the tail be, etc)

2007-07-15 07:10:04 · 2 answers · asked by Kelly 3

2007-07-15 06:29:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently found a book on sewn Smocking designs (didn't know this technique existed & have been trying to create something similar for a tanktop bodice)
:Question #1
Would the completed product be stretchy, or would it have no give? It appears in the examples that a smocked piece of material would stretch considerably, as it has lots of tight gathers...
Question #2:
Has anyone ever used this technique, & is it as difficult/time-consuming as it looks? The end result is lovely, but I really don't want it to take weeks to finish a small piece. Thanks!

2007-07-15 05:53:00 · 2 answers · asked by dogwalker 3

2007-07-15 05:29:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

i need to know how to make a board (to make a ll of my fireworks light in the order i choose)

2007-07-15 02:52:54 · 2 answers · asked by Wesley Wheeler 1

My son has a Wizard of Oz themed day on his last day of term. He wants to be a scarecrow and id like to make the costume myself. Any ideas?

2007-07-15 02:39:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

A few days ago it worked fine, then one time I lit it and a small metal bit underneath the flint was seen to be moving and this jammed the flint from moving at all.

Now that small piece of metal is gone and it wont spark anymore. What can I do now?

2007-07-15 01:11:00 · 4 answers · asked by dom_harrington 2

2007-07-14 23:22:30 · 6 answers · asked by peanutbulls 4

Can anyone tell me if and where i can get a mould for just the heads of the bride and bridegroom. I am wanting them for making card toppers

2007-07-14 21:16:20 · 2 answers · asked by angela l 1

What are some man made mechanical (non electronical) gadgets/devices that open like a flower, as in, it starts out curled in (the bud) then expands outward (the pedals).

Thanks this really helps.

2007-07-14 18:51:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can you only use like some Elmer's Glue to do this with, or do you actually need special supplies? I saw a couple of people using Elmer's glue so that is where I got the idea that maybe you don't have to use special stuff to do that...anybody?
help!

thanks!

2007-07-14 18:50:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anne99 2

What are some man made mechanical (non electronical) gadgets/devices taht open like a flower, as in, it starts out all curled in (the bud) then expands outward (the pedals).

Thanks this really helps.

2007-07-14 17:26:28 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I work at a bank and handle money daily but the other day i came across a 1929 Federal Reserve Bank note of $20 in pretty much uncirculated condition. It has bout a 3 millimeter tear on the bottom but thats it. It has a red seal and Bold "E's" over the bill. It seems that a bar on the bottom of the note is covering i think the word treasury. On the top under "the united states of america" it seems that in the same ink of the "E's" "or by like deposit of other securites." Ive looked up info on the internet but cant come across one similiar to that i have. CAN ANYONE TELL ME MORE INFORMATION please. I have some idea of its worth but still and not sure since its in near perfect condition.

2007-07-14 17:15:53 · 2 answers · asked by sp1a3zz 1

Say for some reason you are "trapped" on a rainy day with 6 kids (not all yours), ages 6 to 12, in a rented cabin. It's furnished & supplied with basic supplies including cooking ingredients. What kind of paint, clay or other art item could you make with household stuff?

www.thesummertimedreams.com

2007-07-14 16:51:21 · 6 answers · asked by floridacrain 4

I haven't gotten them in my newspaper the past couple of weeks and I wanted to see if anyone else had. I want to buy something but I am waiting for their 40% off coupon!

2007-07-14 14:51:16 · 12 answers · asked by Lola 2

the fabric blocks that have sayings and quotes on them

2007-07-14 14:41:17 · 2 answers · asked by johnnys_angel_82 2

I made a vest for my husband's wizard costume for the final book release party. I don't want to use a standard button or zipper closure. I'm looking for something unusual and/or clever to help add to the quirky wizarding look we're going for. Maybe something like a frog closure but not a standard frog.

Thanks in advance!

2007-07-14 14:10:46 · 2 answers · asked by BeamMeUpMom 3

It has Liberty walking on the front of the coin the date on it is 1996. On the back it has an eagle and says 1oz fine silver-one dollar. I can't seem to find a listing for it on any coin appraisal sites only walking liberty half dollars.

2007-07-14 12:21:01 · 6 answers · asked by dalejrsgirl74 1

i just bought a new rubix cube. i decided to apply it with nail polish, which prevents the stickers from falling off.

2007-07-14 11:07:35 · 1 answers · asked by Mike 3

2007-07-14 10:19:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm looking for a very accurate aeg that shoots at least .20 bb's. it needs to hurt ppl.

2007-07-14 10:10:55 · 1 answers · asked by KevinWantsToKnow! 1

I want to make a no sew poncho, but not with fleece as I will be around open flames on occasion. So I thought wool felt would be a great option...but I have no idea where to find a good selection of wool felt fabric meant to be used as clothing or outerwear. I find lots of arts and crafts web sites but I want a thicker, higher quality felt. Anyone ever used wool felt for this purpose, and where can I get the fabric?

2007-07-14 08:26:46 · 5 answers · asked by justme 1

I have been saving all sorts of glass jars and I've been learning to stencil on them. My idea was to make pretty jars in sets (three different sizes per set) and to fill them with fun stuff and give these away as small gifts. The stenciling part is fun and I'm getting better, but my problems is -- when I fill the jar, the stencil doesn't show up!

I mean, if I put something like Vanilla Sugar in the jar, that works well, but if I fill it with candy or pet treats -- the treats are colorful and then you can't see the design I stenciled.

So what can I do to the INSIDE of the jars, so that the decorations on the outside show up? I don't want to PAINT the inside because I put food in there.

Any suggestions?

2007-07-14 07:52:51 · 2 answers · asked by luvrats 7

2007-07-14 07:47:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone else my age love to crochet? Knit? Why do people think it is somthing an old lady should do.... but they love the finished product??? I have made hats, scarves, slippers, purses, bags.... If you crochet... when did you learn how to?

2007-07-14 07:36:50 · 17 answers · asked by FR33 L1K3 M3 2

I would like to store some old maps. Should I keep them rolled up in cardboard tubes or lay them flat with cardboard backing?
Thanks

2007-07-14 06:58:07 · 3 answers · asked by Mommyof1 1

I found some sites like etsy.com, reprodepot.com, and superbuzzy.com so far. Any new sites would be great. Thanks a bunch.

2007-07-14 06:30:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think that i am in a world where i hv so much fun and there is party all the time. And when i was sad then i think that there r many friends who r convinsing me to be happy.

I know this question will be strange 4 sum people. But this question is only for them who live in dream world like me.

2007-07-14 06:05:08 · 4 answers · asked by fha_chafzeto 2

2007-07-14 06:02:39 · 2 answers · asked by Jennifer H 1

i need to know because i need some because i competing to see who could make the best squares and diamonds

2007-07-14 05:26:17 · 1 answers · asked by nea_baby_gurl 2