Crafting

09
Mar
2026
Tips On Learning How To Crochet

Tips On Learning How To Crochet

So, you’ve always wanted to learn how to crochet, but you just aren’t sure how to go about it? Besides, all of your family members are knitters and say they couldn’t figure out how to crochet. Does that mean that it is too hard to learn to crochet? Actually, many people who knit aren’t able to crochet easily, but if you don?t already knit it is quite easy to learn. Take a look at a few of these crocheting tips and you will soon be chain stitching with the best of them.

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Posted by petra1000 in Blog, Crafting, Crochet
06
Mar
2026
Acrylic paints can be diluted with water

Acrylic paints can be diluted with water

Acrylic paint comes in a tube, just like oil paint. However, since acrylic paint is water-based meaning it dissolves in water instead of oil-based meaning you need to dissolve it in oil or turpentine, it’s much easier to clean up after. You can soak your brushes and clean your hands in plain tap water, instead of smelly and flammable chemicals.

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Posted by petra1000 in Blog, Crafting
03
Mar
2026
How To Learn About Needlepoint On The Web In 2 Easy Steps

How To Learn About Needlepoint On The Web In 2 Easy Steps

This may come as a surprise to you, but there are people other than your grandmother who enjoy needlepoint as a hobby. Needlepoint has been around since the beginning of time but that doesn?t mean that you can?t become an expert at it. In fact, we?re pretty sure that if you focus enough of your energy at a certain hobby you can become an expert in just about anything. You can find just about anything you want on the internet. In fact, if you think it might be an exciting hobby, chances are someone has thought that before you did. Let?s take a look at needlepoint and how to get acquainted with the hobby.

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Posted by petra1000 in Blog, Crafting
01
Mar
2026
Scrap Paper for Scrapbooking

Scrap Paper for Scrapbooking

I never throw away my scrap paper. I buy both 8×8 and 12×12 paper. I buy both patterned paper and cardstock. When I frame a photo, I have at least ? of a sheet of paper left. If I cut a border for the page, I have at least ? of a sheet of paper left. Even if I cut a 12×12 paper down to 8×8, I still have ? of a sheet left.

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Posted by petra1000 in Blog, Crafting
28
Feb
2026
Learn How to Knit with Easy Beginner Instructions

Learn How to Knit with Easy Beginner Instructions

As a beginner in knitting, you’re probably curious about the basics in knitting before you take lessons. Knitting provides a hobby that’s fun, requires self-discipline and steadfastness, and allows you to feel a sense of achievement when your knitting project is complete.

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Posted by petra1000 in Blog, Crafting, Knitting
24
Feb
2026
Scrapbooking Ideas And Getting Started

Scrapbooking Ideas And Getting Started

Scrapbooking is one of the fastest growing craft activities. Everyone has photographs and bits and pieces of their lives that they would like to preserve. Scrapbooking is an excellent way to do this. You will not have to look far to pinpoint which parts of your life you would like to treasure in a scrapbook.

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Posted by petra1000 in Blog, Crafting
23
Feb
2026
Teddy bear craft book

Teddy bear craft book

A teddy bear craft book is a guide that enables you to make soft teddy bears. It includes many types of teddy bears such as classic bears, woolly bears, bears to cook, bears to sew, bears in paper card and wood and also techniques such as sewing, knitting, printing, embroidery, making wooden toys and decorating cakes etc.

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Posted by petra1000 in Blog, Crafting