All Things Crafts

The Welsh Arts Council is losing 3.5 million pounds to the 2012 London Olympics, which must be extremely annoying to them since they aren’t exactly known for their sports stars.

The only famous Welsh person I know is Catherine Zeta-Jones, although she would look pretty good in those track outfits.

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It isn’t just the crafty crowd that appreciates homemade work, everyone does! The recent surge in the crafting business proves that whether you are all thumbs or all crafty, people enjoy personalized and homemade items.

Perhaps you are just joining the crafting craze and haven’t made anything since your kindergarten arts and crafts days, but fear not! There are simple projects that pros love to... Read more

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Making your own stamps is easier than you think! While it might take some time to get started, creating your own stamps is not just a fun activity, but can add a nice personalized touch to gifts for friends and family. If you start with a simple stamp design, you can progress further into the realm of fancy and intricate stamping!

Stamps can be used to create your own stationary and gift wrap or as an... Read more

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While most people might look at arts and crafts as “just a hobby”, this creative pastime has become a booming 31 billion dollar industry in the U.S. With 57% of households engaging in crafting activities, the arts and crafts industry has enjoyed a significant bump since its $23 billion dollar earnings in 2000.

So what has caused this resurgence of interest in the Do-It-Yourself approach?... Read more

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Do you love to craft, but hate to start (or finish!) projects because your supplies are jumbled, poorly organized, or crammed haphazardly into storage containers all over your house?

Do yourself a favour: Take the time to bring some order to your stash, before you stop crafting altogether from sheer frustration.

Don’t bag it.

Maybe when you started that last craft you weren’t sure if it was... Read more

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• Eco-friendly Living