After I started working hard to make my home feel more welcoming, I realized that there were a few issues with the way that I was crafting. I was spending more on the supplies to make the crafts than I would spend if I actually purchased the completed crafts myself, so I decided to take another look at the way I was doing things. I decided to start bargain hunting through the bins at the local craft store, and within a few weeks, my spending slowed significantly. This blog is all about spending less money on crafting and knowing how to get a bang for your buck.
Spending Less On Crafting
Everyday Uses For Foam Blocks
26 September 2022
When you shop for big foam blocks for your child, you're almost certainly thinking of the fun that the blocks can provide. A child with a creative mind can use their blocks in a nearly endless array of ways, making this a toy that gets regular use in your home for years. What you might not realize, however, is that big foam blocks can have a number of everyday uses that you find convenient.
2 Autumn Crafts You Can Make With Flour Sack Towels
31 August 2021
Flour sack towels provide everyday use when cleaning up in a kitchen, but the soft and thin material also serves as an ideal material for crafts. As the autumn season approaches, learn ways to turn flour sacks into unique crafts to represent the season. The craft projects could become an annual tradition and provide gift ideas for family and loved ones. 1. Fruit Picking Sacks Autumn is a popular time for fruit picking like apples and pears.
Order Custom Floor Graphics For Your Dance Studio
9 December 2020
Shoe or footprint graphics that contain unique colors and words can be used as a welcoming or demonstration aid. If you own a dance studio and cater to a young crowd, make each child participant feel at ease and help them learn the proper way to stand while executing specific dance moves by securing custom floor graphics to the flooring. Can Be Used For All Skill Levels Shoe or footprint graphics can be used to inform new dancers about the classes offered, where to place their belongings, and where to stand while performing warmup exercises or dance moves.
Is Your Favorite Quilter About To Celebrate A Special Occasion? 3 Benefits Of Giving Them A Beautiful Thimble Cage
7 April 2020
Finding gifts for quilters seems as though it should be as easy as picking out some lovely fabric. However, many quilters are quite specific about the types of thread, fabric, and tools that they use. While most people who enjoy sewing will enjoy anything that they might receive, you also want to make sure that the gift you give is something that your favorite quilter will actually use. For their special occasion, consider three benefits of surprising them with a beautiful thimble cage.
Airbrushing 101 | An Introduction For Novice Airbrush Artists
4 August 2017
Whoever thought of distributing paint by means of air pressure must have been quite the ingenious individual without a doubt. Painting with an airbrush setup gives you the ability to use the medium in mist form to perfectly blend, tint, and shade creations on everything from canvas and t-shirts to license plates and everything in between. If you are a creative crafter who wants to try your hand at airbrushing with paint, your first plan of action must be to get familiar with a few highly important things you need to know about the process.