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Crafts Hacks for makers; a digital vision board with clever tips, ideas, techniques and materials for DIY creations.

KNITTING FOREVER
Since the inception of human culture and civilization, art and literature held a central place in shaping the ideas and actions of human societies. Even in the day of hunter-gatherers and cave colonies, men were fascinated by the words and images and the meanings they carry.
By Dandelionclub5 years ago in Lifehack
How to Start a T-Shirt Business Without Investing Even a Penny
Nobody rejects something free. Especially when you earn some cash for free, it’s like taking a ride to the Moon. Even I was trying to earn some extra cash without investing. And what I did was start a T-shirt business.
By Sadia Kabir5 years ago in Lifehack
Arts 'n' Crafts Therapy
History of Knitting Knitting is a form of textile art that people practice to create particular pieces of garment, home decor, and accessories. Knitting can be done manually by a pair or needles, a loom and hook, or electronically with the use of a machine.
By Talia Devora5 years ago in Lifehack
Decorative elements in natural materials
For example: create decorative elements from natural material with your own hands. Such details will make even a beautiful living space more homely, warm and comfortable. Beautiful items made of natural materials are especially irreplaceable for an eco-style interior, but in any other design idea there is a place for hand-made crafts.
By Elena Sunshine Magazine5 years ago in Lifehack
Covid Collage
Meet Covid Cuthbert, his unborn name was Covid Colin and he wasn’t a he until he was born, it all depended on the final parts coming together. He was conceived in lockdown one and born in lockdown two. On morning walks with my wife during that time I had the crazy idea of making something from all the detritus I would see lying around. Of course, I didn’t pick up every bit of crud I saw, but pretty much every bit of small plastic and metal I could find within a 15-minute walk of the house that was just lying about. My wife did draw the line at the bigger stuff like a shoe, a hub cap or two and the biggest of all, a tailgate from a trailer! At some point the finds dried up in the locality and so we went a bit further out just to find extra picks and got the extra exercise to boot. And so, my idea of a Covid collage was born. Initially it was going to be a flat piece of art but as time went on finds were coming together such that creating a Robot came to mind. This was additionally inspired during lockdown after watching Perry Grayson on Grayson's Art Club and his invention – Alan Measles.
By Jamie Fry5 years ago in Lifehack
Crochet Hook Construction
“Crochet” comes from French and it means “to hook.” In Spanish, to say you are crocheting is, “tejer con gancho,” literally translated: to make fabric with a hook. This crochet hook is central to the art. It is not impossible to crochet without a hook, there is a technique called finger-crocheting. However, the hook makes it possible for different sizes, more consistent stitches and usually assists in completing projects more quickly than tying up (pun not intended, but quite appropriate) one’s fingers.
By Rachel L. Reges5 years ago in Lifehack
15 DIY Valentine's Day decor ideas
And our ideas for Valentine's Day will help you decorate your home and create a romantic atmosphere in it. Or maybe you want to get ready for a theme party. Then read the article to the end, and learn a lot of cool ideas. By the way, these decorating options themselves can be called universal. After all, they can be used not only on Valentine's Day. They will be useful to you if you want to make a surprise for a significant date or the birthday of a loved one.
By Elena Sunshine Magazine5 years ago in Lifehack
KNITTING FOREVER
Sewing, creation of texture by utilizing a consistent yarn or set of yarns to frame a progression of interlocking circles. Weave textures can commonly be extended to a more noteworthy degree than woven sorts. The two essential sorts of weaves are the weft, or filling sews—including plain, rib, purl, example, and twofold sews—and the twist sews—including tricot, raschel, and Milanese. In sewing, a grain is a segment of circles running longwise, comparing to the twist of woven texture; a course is a transversely line of circles, relating to the filling.
By Dandelionclub5 years ago in Lifehack
CROCHETING FOREVER
A magic ring or a magic circle is a technique to begin crocheting by passing the first through a loop next to it and then pulling the knot tight. A lot of the older patterns used tend to end up with a hole in the center of the round that you may have created. The stitches could be loosened due to the hole in the middle. This makes your work look really untidy and unprofessional.
By Dandelionclub5 years ago in Lifehack
SEWING FOREVER
Do you love to create high-quality dresses that look professional and suave but have no stomach for hard, tricky work like hemming, lining, finishing? Or are you a new designer that wants to cement his standing in the business with smashing hit outfits?
By Dandelionclub5 years ago in Lifehack
Starting a Small Business
No doubt with COVID it’s been hard on the small businesses. I say this as an understatement. Over the course of the last year I’ve helped my favorite small businesses by purchasing an item or two to help keep them going. There are so many around the Cincinnati area that it’s hard to help every single one.
By Sara Aulds5 years ago in Lifehack
10 Scrapbooking Supplies for Beginners
It is always exciting to visit craft store or market and walk through the latest scrapbooking supplies! Have you ever checked for scrapbook supplies online? Anything that you are looking for, you can most likely find and order from an online shop!
By Scrapbooker5 years ago in Lifehack