Here is a place to add any tips about Crafts etc you wish to share with others !! \/
Here is a place to add any tips about Crafts etc you wish to share with others !! \/
Tape or staple swatches of ribbon or fabric to index cards. This makes it easier to get extra supplies at the craft store.
Cover cardboard rolls in acid free tissue and then wrap your ribbon around them for storage.
Never underestimate the importance of a hot glue gun; it is an invaluable tool for most crafts.
Use plastic drop cloths to cut inexpensive patterns and throw them away if you make a mistake.
Use toothpicks to apply expensive brand name glue. You will never put too much on your project and more will stay in the bottle.
Remember this adage: clean hands, clean project. \/
When working with cardboard and glue, lightly wet the underside of the cardboard and it will dry flat.
Use a damp q-tip to pick up small beads. They stick to the q-tip and make loading a needle much easier.
Store delicate die cuts in folded acid free paper with the die cut facing the fold.
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