Hobbies & Crafts - July 2007

I crochet baskets and other items from cotton thread and, when done, I starch them with a 1:1 sugar and water mixture which is boiled to dissolve the sugar then cooled and the item dipped in it.

I have made something for my grandson from acrylic knitting worsted and would like it to retain its shape but I don't know if I can use the same starching method to accomplish this.

Anybody know?

Thanks,
Deana

2007-07-23 13:56:07 · 7 answers · asked by Deana B 1

I have herd little about this and would like to learn more. Apparently there is a website about letterboxes. A child activity that offers a kind of scavanger hunt to find a box. When the box is found it has a notebook in it that you sign and stamp. The the person that left the box goes back and gets it to see how many people have signed it. If you can shed light on this please do!

Thank you!!

2007-07-23 13:29:06 · 1 answers · asked by brandymattison 2

hey yall can yall tell me how to make a habbo retro if u do u can be almost like a leader of it and i will give u alot of coins like 1000000000 or more

2007-07-23 12:34:53 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-23 12:27:03 · 2 answers · asked by maryse s 1

does anyone know where i can buy (over internet) patterns for a victorian style dress? i've checked simplicity, mccalls, for sure and they don't have the pattern i need. if anyone knows of any unique places please tell my. i just need a pattern... thanks...

2007-07-23 12:18:07 · 4 answers · asked by Ashe 2

i have a old silver dollar and the word, in god we trust i think is mispelled. it looks like trvst instead of trust. have any information, or know where i can get some about it. it is a 1923 liberty silver dollar. please help

2007-07-23 12:03:06 · 3 answers · asked by faith44 2

2007-07-23 11:11:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Looking for any play-dough or clay recipe that would dry relatively quickly with an oven or just sitting out.

2007-07-23 11:11:21 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a directional fabric, and a pattern with squares rotated to look like diamonds. Can i cut the fabric on the bias so my fabric can be "pointing" up?

2007-07-23 11:06:58 · 3 answers · asked by Sylvia G 3

They are supposed to have something to do with reading so if u have ideas that would be much appreciated...How to make them would be great too.

2007-07-23 10:21:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Have found and cleaned silver coins in the past but copper cleans different than silver and don't want to ruin it.

2007-07-23 08:00:27 · 6 answers · asked by justfish 2

I bought a pair of canvas shoes to decorate for a friend. I don't want the marker to bleed if she walks in the rain or anything, so what type should I use?

2007-07-23 07:51:14 · 6 answers · asked by kmarski 2

How many sets do you own? How often do you stamp/create? Do you belong to a local Stampin Up!! card making group?

2007-07-23 07:43:55 · 2 answers · asked by sunflowergal 4

our parents are angry with us and we cannot do anything with them. we are both over 11 years old and are grounded for 6 weeks! please help

2007-07-23 07:03:24 · 6 answers · asked by kieran s 1

i found a quarter that is dated 1964. At first i thought it was fake, but then i thought who would go to that much trouble to fake a quarter? it makes a more sharper sound than my other coins and it was slightly lighter. and on the side it did not have that copper ring on it. what i am wondering is ** what is it worth?**

2007-07-23 06:56:28 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

do u know any good website that sell good, cheap,coins?

2007-07-23 06:20:24 · 5 answers · asked by Ben G 1

Can you give me a pattern to crochet a beanie like the one in this photo? http://www.mosaicyarnstudio.com/images/Striped%20Crochet%20Beanie.JPG

2007-07-23 06:11:12 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

ive made one before you string hama beads onto some string and make a lizard

2007-07-23 06:02:00 · 1 answers · asked by Chippy ^_^ 2

I'm STILL looking for trading cards I started collecting back in the 90's - Anyone having any of these cards and willing/wanting to trade/sell (honestly).. contact me by email or IM.

Spiderman movie cards - (7 card pack)
Monsters Inc. - (8 card pack)
TMNT: Series 1 - (5 card pack)
Shrek - (6 card pack)
Power Rangers: Dino Thunder - (7 card pack)
Spiderman 2 - (5 card pack)

2007-07-23 05:09:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm really into guitars and rock music... at school they dont let us have anything thats not plain black exept pencil cases...i really want to make a pencil case that is cool and original that no one else will have...what could I do to it...(i dont want to just stick pics of all my fave bands on coz thats boring)

2007-07-23 04:18:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to buy a nice all cloth doll for my niece, where can I find one?
I tried web search but all I get is patterns, or creepy ones!
I am looking for a classic looking one.

2007-07-23 03:52:42 · 4 answers · asked by Kini 3

Hi, I've been collecting bookmarks since young but have stopped buying them till recently. owever, i realised that my existing holder/ booklet is full and i've been to many bookstores to find them but to no avail.

Can anyone help me please?

2007-07-23 03:35:53 · 2 answers · asked by Coch Potota 1

In the book of Howl's Moving Castle, it says that Sophie makes a patchwork skirt by cutting up one of Howl's old suits into lots of triangles. I'd love to know how she made it into a skirt. Can someone explain how this works?

2007-07-23 02:04:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My circle Y has lost the silver cover over the hole that holds the breastcollar on one side. Does anyone know of a sources for replacement parts for Circle Y's ?

2007-07-23 01:39:16 · 2 answers · asked by leegalen22 6

2007-07-23 01:32:23 · 12 answers · asked by talkland72 4

I have a project to work on, and i want something fresh. It may have the usual stuff like decorations and pictures, but i'd prefer something else than just a notebook-like scrapbook you flip so it'd look more original. Maybe a box-shaped one or what? I need ideas!

2007-07-23 01:02:32 · 6 answers · asked by girlgirlgirl 1

I am wanting to keep my 10 year old son amused for the 6 week hols and he is interested in crafts.
Please could you advice me on any web sites or craft ideas that he could do, I have loads of recycling products so it would keep him amused for hours, ( im hoping anyway)

2007-07-22 20:35:25 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows how to make fabric out of newspaper or magazines? Something sturdy? Thanks! :)

2007-07-22 20:13:06 · 3 answers · asked by Maui R 2

Just curious, because my cousin is really good and I wanna make a trick that can fool him. Only a few tricks I've ever done have tricked him and most were slight-of-hand. Anyway, if anyone knows any good tricks or sites to find/learn good tricks, please let me know. Thanks.

2007-07-22 19:27:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

What kind of things do a good job of colouring this kind of yarn? I'm using it to make a CATS wig, but the problem is that the wig I'm making has some bright reddish pink markings, and you can't get the yarn in that colour. My mom is really paranoid about dye in the house, so that isn't going to happen, but I do have access to Sharpies, Copic markers, and acrylic paint. Which would be my best option (I'd rather not ruin a bunch of yarn or make a mess experimenting)? This is just a fan-made wig; it's not actually going to be in a stage production, so there's no concerns about stage lights making the colour show up wrong. (Here's a picture of the wig I'm making: http://www.musical.cz/LONDON/veerle01.jpg )

2007-07-22 18:59:02 · 4 answers · asked by Lycanthrope777 5