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Tip #3,754

Glue a party invitation to the front of a small children's jigsaw puzzle, then use a craft knife to follow the pattern on the puzzle, cutting through the new paper. Take apart and place in an envelope for mailing.

Tip #5,762

Change the look of a side table by arranging and gluing small tiles to the top.

Tip #5,838

Use a collection of extra buttons from clothing you no longer own to make cute magnets. Just glue in a group onto a magnet.

Tip #5,926

If shipping a mirror or cut glass, use pipe insulation to protect the edges.

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Tip #6,035

For a special envelope or if you have run out, make your own out of wrapping paper, folding so the design is on the inside.

Tip #4,053

Use four old window shutters to build a plant or lamp stand. Just nail together and use a piece of scrap wood for the top.

Tip #4,058

Make garden stepping stones using old aluminum pie plates. Place marbles or decorative tiles in the bottom of the pie plates then fill with concrete mix. Allow to set then turn out.

Tip #4,132

Make simple tin punch art by placing aluminum foil on a towel and poking holes with a pin. After finishing your design, frame between two plates of glass and place in a window.

Tip #4,873

Change the look of old picture frames by painting them with craft paint.

Tip #6,346

For an unusual homemade silk skirt, purchase men's silk neckties from thrift stores. Open the ties, remove the stiffening insert and iron flat, then sew together so the end point becomes the bottom hem. Fold over the top and sew into an elastic or drawstring band.

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Tip #6,390

Sharpen a paper punch by punching aluminum foil a few times.

Tip #6,391

Help prevent a paper punch from jamming by punching wax paper a few times. The wax will help lubricate the punch.

Tip #6,227 • 5 people found helpful

Storing markers in a horizontal position will help them last longer. It prevents the ink from pooling on either end.

Tip #6,033 • 1 person found helpful

Use flowers you have pressed to make your own greeting cards. Just seal them to a blank page using mod podge.

Tip #5,990 • 2 people found helpful

Use orthodontic elastics (rubber bands) as stitch markers when knitting. They come in a variety of colors and are inexpensive.

Tip #5,971 • 1 person found helpful

Store small pieces of scrapbooking paper in zippered plastic bags to easily see what you have and to prevent them from separating when in storage.

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Tip #5,931 • 3 people found helpful

Make a table saw sled slide easier by tossing some cornmeal on the table saw.

Tip #5,064 • 3 people found helpful

If you sell your own crafts, try to always carry (or wear) an example of your work so you can show it off if asked. You may make some sales with minimal effort.

Tip #3,227 • 5 people found helpful

Make an inexpensive thumb tack board by framing two pieces of cardboard stacked together.

Tip #5,860 • 3 people found helpful

Make fishing lures from old teaspoons by cutting off the handle and drilling a hole in each end. Insert a split ring in each hole and add a small treble hook to one of the split rings.

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