Hobbies & Crafts - December 2007

What is the best way to make a cardboard cutout of somebody?
It's for a window display but it doesn't have to be perfect. I was thinking of buying a cheap cutout of somebody then sticking a large printout onto it, what do you think?

2007-12-27 07:10:19 · 3 answers · asked by Essy_Star 2

I have a bunch of old vinyl records. They are too scratched to play. I wanted to do something funky with them, like a door curtain or something. I'm a creative person but sometimes I can get stumped! Inspiration please! Thanks everyone!

2007-12-27 06:09:39 · 6 answers · asked by CreativeChick8 4

I have some coins from the early 90's from Spain and France and the Netherlands. I was wondering if there was a place online to search for their value (if there is any!). I'm able to find information on them but not if they're worth anything now. Is there a place online to go or should I just head into a coin collector? (and, if I do go to a collector, do they charge anything?)

2007-12-27 06:02:03 · 5 answers · asked by tazdoll16 2

I have shiney ones, and enerrgy cards also. I have had them for a while and amm now not interested in them. Is there a dealer or a good webby that can inform me on which (if any) are valuble? Or can anyone tell me please? (I'll choose a best answer too, so its a chance to earn 10 points) =]

2007-12-27 05:55:30 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im looking for a cool hobby shop in the SLC, UT area that sales model gas airplanes, big ones with about 5-6 ft wingspan. Or an online one with a decent model and a likewise decent price. If anyone could help me out that would be awesome.

2007-12-27 05:32:11 · 2 answers · asked by mineblindreaper 2

I want to buy some nice botanical, mod and funky fabrics online. I can't afford too much, and I live rural and don't have a car, so I need to buy online. I want some nice fabrics to make purses with. If you know of any discount fabric sites with nice stuff plz share the link!!

ALSO, what is oilcloth, exactly?

2007-12-27 04:26:27 · 8 answers · asked by melaniecampbell 3

I have a photograph of a relative from the 1880's. It is the most adorable picture of a little girl holding puppies. I would like to do something creative with it, but I don't know what. Any ideas?

2007-12-27 02:39:38 · 6 answers · asked by Avon 2

I am getting into sewing, making handbags, dolls, kids clothes. I find myself running back to the store for supplies a lot. So, my question is- what should I have in my sewing kit?

Also, I want to buy a sewing machine that is around $150- any suggestions for brand, model, what I should be looking for, etc... I sew everything by hand now and I need a machine!

Any other beginner sewing tips would be appreciated!

2007-12-27 01:44:14 · 8 answers · asked by melaniecampbell 3

I do know SBA's were minted in 79' 80' 81' and 99' for a 10 year anniversary. They appeared in 79-81 proof sets, but not in 99. Any reasons?

2007-12-26 23:45:38 · 1 answers · asked by familyguy007 2

how do you make one? if possible, can we make it without using a machine or something?

2007-12-26 22:46:10 · 1 answers · asked by laughed and lived 4

2007-12-26 22:08:10 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

My grandma is nearing her 70's and has always wanted a baby grand piano...I just can't afford to get her one since they cost more money than I have to my name, but I know a lot of people have perfectly good pianos just sitting around that never get used. Please, if you have a baby grand piano you can no longer use that's in fairly good condition, (possibly even a digital one,) you would make her (and my) dream come true! (A small amount of money may be do-able, but I really can't afford much!)

2007-12-26 19:02:00 · 6 answers · asked by Thoughtful Gal 2

I now own a Floor loom, you know for weaving stuff... It is 45 inches wide, 6 peddle's, 4 headdles or what ever... I checked locally and no weaving/looming clubs.... do have a couple old books that came with it... but looking for some support, info etc..

doing the baby steps thing... you know.. starting simple and go from there...

2007-12-26 16:57:36 · 2 answers · asked by Maken trax 4

I used to be able to take a letter-sized page, rip off the bottom to leave a square, make a boat with that, then rip the bottom strip into two more squares, and make a two-part man with that, that would fit nicely in the boat. I still remember how to make the boat (don't see it anywhere on the web, but it's a cool boat - more of a dinghy than a sailboat), but I can't remember how to make the man. I believe all three start from the same folds. The lower part of the man has two legs, and slots nicely into the top part.

I'd love to recall how to do this.

2007-12-26 16:54:05 · 1 answers · asked by Evil Overlord 1

I need a sewing machine that's easy to use, i.e. it doesn't need 500 built in stitches... I want to be able to make clothes and it also needs to be durable enough to work on denim. I'm a beginner also, so i want something relatively cheap to start out with. also needs to be a quiet machine. Any recommendations? thanks

2007-12-26 16:44:05 · 5 answers · asked by rhettsmum2006 2

I'm a beginning knitter; I've done a lot of scarves, but I need something that is very "step by step" and has pictures! Thank you.

2007-12-26 16:15:48 · 1 answers · asked by theskyis_blue 2

ya plaese tell me! link to picture- http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=85k4jkz&s=1

2007-12-26 15:35:35 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

My mother and i bought a lot of natural stone a while back and we have been polishing them in a tumbler. Today we found a LARGE Blue Star Sapphire and we were wondering if a local jeweler would cut it for us for a nominal fee?

2007-12-26 14:33:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-26 14:12:27 · 2 answers · asked by ? 2

it is a riddle

2007-12-26 13:51:54 · 3 answers · asked by caitybug930 2

2007-12-26 13:27:00 · 2 answers · asked by greyes1111 1

I'm looking to start a hobby in my spare time. I have tons of summer ones, but no good winter activities I like and I live in Chicago.

Can anyone suggest some (hopefully adventurous) hobbies for a city-dweller?

Thanks.

2007-12-26 13:21:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://www.findgift.com/gift-ideas/pid-105310/

and it looks like they use four strands of thin leather.

2007-12-26 13:17:02 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am wondering if anyone has any experience in doing this. I want to paint some 2 inch styrofoam balls with either black, hot pink or white paints then I want to glitter the balls to make them sparkle. Do they make glitter in black and hot pink and does anyone know what the result will look like? I am making a centerpiece for a table and want to fill a glass bowl with the three different colors, will you be able to tell that they are styrofoam balls? I wanted to use Christmas balls, but its hard to find black and hot pink balls that are inexpensive unless they are in the specialty sections of the stores and I need 10 centerpieces, so I cant afford all the specialty shop christmas balls. Any advice?

2007-12-26 13:16:34 · 5 answers · asked by kateqd30 6

I got one for Xmas and want to impress my Nephew!!LOL

Ain't that what Uncles do?

Kind regards

Elric

2007-12-26 11:49:46 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am doing the glowing-tomato project and I cannot find any non-safety matches, only safety. Where can i find the "strike anywhere/non-safety" matches?

2007-12-26 10:54:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Also, does anyone know how to make smoke bombs

2007-12-26 10:31:46 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-26 10:22:24 · 8 answers · asked by oddsnendsnapa 1

I'm new to sewing and just want to learn more.

2007-12-26 09:36:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

you all are familiar with a steel 1943 penny.

I got a steel { silver colored} 1964 penny.
I looked at it very closely and I cannot see any sign of copper anywhere.
Is this a mint error or fraud?

2007-12-26 09:00:45 · 3 answers · asked by cmlrdjesus 2