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Share Your Collage Ideas - Do you enjoy making collages? You don't have to be a certain age or an artist to make a collage. A collage can be as basic as cutting pictures you like out of a magazine and gluing them onto a piece of paper. People of all ages can participate and make collages featuring their favorite color, an upcoming season, or a collection of photos. If you enjoy collag...

Fall Coloring Pages - For many of us, once Labor day has passed, it means Summer is over. Don't panic or get depressed because it means that Winter is getting closer, pick up some coloring crayons and celebrate! Everyone loves coloring, don't they? Browse through these Fall coloring book pages, print out your favorites, and have fun coloring: Autumn Coloring Book Pages Print out all or some of these Autumn related coloring pages which includes acorns, apples, leaves, and scarecrows. School Coloring Book Pages Print out these free school related color pages which includes school supplies, an alarm clock, a bus, and much more!...

September is National Sewing Month - Among other things, September is National Sewing Month. I love to sew, so I plan on doing a lot of celebrating this month. How about you? Whether you are just learning how to sew or have more experience with the craft, you are sure to enjoy making some of these free and easy sewing craft projects! I also have a collection of sewing books I have written reviews on. Browse through these sewing books and consider adding one or two new titles to your craft library. Will you sew w...

Make-It-Over Monday Craft Challenge - Okay now, don't get mad at me when you look here and see that our Make-It-Over craft challenge item this week is a tin can. I have gotten some really fun submissions this week, the main problem is that I ran out of time! I had some tin can crafts I wanted to make as part of this challenge. Here I was cruising through my work last week and on Wednesday night I remembered, I was leaving town on Thursday! At first I was going to rush and get the submissions I have posted, but then I started thinking about the fact that for many of us this past weekend, and even today, is a long holiday weekend. So please do forgive me, but this week's craft challenge item will remain a tin can: I hope this gives everyone, including myself, time to make a tin can craft or two! You can share your simple ideas and tips using the comments feature on this blog post, but to get your project possibly featured ...

This Week's Spotlight Crafts - For all of my friends ion the USA, I hope you are having a relaxing holiday weekend. I also hope everyone finds some time to craft this weekend and that some of these projects inspire you. Apple Magnet Craft - Follow these directions and enjoy making a magnet craft that looks like an apple, complete with a worm! Light Bulb Mummy Craft - Find out how to create a not-so-spooky mummy craft using a light bulb and a few other supplies. Iris Folding Leaf Craft - Learn how you can create your own leaf p...

Jil Eaton's Knitting School - I will admit that knitting scares me. I am not really sure why, but I figured if I could end up knitting something (and I did!) then this book is a success. I found it easy to follow along with each step of the lessons knitting lessons in this book thanks to the great instruction, illustrations, and photos. The first project you are encouraged to try is a simply scarf embellished with homemade pom-poms. I can honestly say, even though I am an unenthusiastic knitter, I enjoyed this knitting book and it had me doing the basics and making a scarf very quickly, and looking forward to learning new skills and moving onto more complex projects. Perhaps one day I will graduate to lessons 14 - 19 ...

Halloween Craft Books - While you can find a large collection of Halloween crafts right here on the Family Crafts site, I know sometimes it is nice to add a new craft book or two or three to your shelf. That is why I figured I would share some creative Halloween books with you. Find books to help you make a costume, create a mask or face painting masterpiece, or carve out your pumpkin. Books About Making Costumes Need a unique costume for an upcoming performance, Halloween, or even just for playing make-believe? These books not only offer a large variety of costume ideas, most of the costumes...

Grandparent's Day Printables - If you are looking for an almost instant Grandparent's Day gift or activity, check out these free, printable Grandparent's Day projects. You can make everything from cards to certificates. Printable Grandparent's Day Cards Treat your grandparents to one of printable these Grandparent's Day cards! They are easy to print and make and they are free. You can even make your own envelope using my printable template. Free, Printable Coupons Here are some fun coupons you can print out to give to your grandparents for Grandparent's Day! Present them with coupons to redeem for everything from a...

Make-It-Over Monday Craft Challenge - I just realized that last year at this time, we took a break from our Make-It-Over Monday fun. We did this because it is such a busy time for everyone that the submission rates for the challenges wee almost non-existant. The same holds true for this year. The current challenge has run for 2 weeks and I have not yet received one tin can craft. This year, instead of taking a few weeks off, I will just keep bugging you for your recycling crafts. I hate to run a craft challenge for more than 2 weeks, but I would also hate for you to miss an opportunity to submit your tin can crafts. What can you create using one or more simple tin cans? You can share your simple ideas and tips using the comments feature on this blog post, but to get your project possibly featured in the next Make-It-Over Monday blog post, please submit it using ...

This Week's Spotlight Crafts (August 21 - 27) - Are you ready for September or not? I think I am Shell Memory Game - Patricia shares instructions for turning some clam-style sea shells into a fun memory game. Colgate Toothpaste Tube Toothbrush or Pencil Holder - Follow these directions and learn how you can upcycle toothpaste tubes into a toothbrush or pencil holder Blooming Flower Pens - Follow these simple directions and make a pen that looks like a flower! ...

Third Quarter 1040-ES Deposit Date of September 15 is Coming Up - If you operate your arts and crafts business as  a sole proprietorship and need some info on who needs to make a 1040-ES deposit, how to figure your deposit amount and when during the year you need to deposit, check out my article on the topic of estimated tax depositing for sole proprietorships. The point of making a 1040-ES deposit is to stay current on your tax liability and avoid penalties when you file your Form 1040.Third Quarter 1040-ES Deposit Date of September 15 is Coming Up originally appeared on About.com Arts / Crafts Business on Monday, September 6th,...

SNAG Co-OP Advertising Opportunity - If you're a member of the Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG), you probably already know about SNAG's co-op advertising opportunities taking place throughout the year. If you're not a member, do consider it as you'll be eligible to advertise in Metalsmith on the Co-Op spread with 1/8 page ads.  This is being offered in the January, March, June and October 2011 issues.  In addition to the regular print run, certain issues will be featured at these shows: AGTA/Tucson, ACC/Baltimore Buyers Market of American Craft GlobalDESIGN, SNAG Conference 2011, SOFA NY, SOFA Santa Fe S...

Don't Miss These Unique Arts and Crafts Skill Based Resources - Thinking about starting an arts or crafts business or want to expand your skill set?  Interweave has a a great library of resources for knitting, crocheting, sewing, jewelry making and beading, quilting, weaving, spinning, drawing, and fine art. One example is this cool book on Japanese inspired knits or the Fabric Dyer's Dictionary for mixing your own hues.  And, if you prefer to use natural plant dyes, check out my  review of Natural Dyes and Home Dyeing . ...

Great Arts and Crafts Business Tips in Art Calendar - Every time I pick up a copy of Art Calendar magazine at my local bookstore I tell myself that it's time to subscribe to this great magazine.  And, somehow this never comes to fruition. However, a little behind the times, I just finished reading the July/August issue and as usual it was jam-packed with great articles. Unlike some magazines, I read each one and learned something new.  Here's just a few of the topics covered: Cheap and easy self-publishing through Amazon Making your own instructional videos Websites and online infringement Nipping artistic self-sabotage in the bud You can purchase a digital download of this and other back issues for $2.95 (newstand price is $5) by going to the Art Calendar website.   The website also previews what's in the current September/October issue.   One interesting article: 'Temporar...

Arts and Crafts Wainscoting Instructions - DIY! - I found this interesting two-part article on how to design and build wainscoting for an arts and crafts home.  If your area of arts or crafts business is  decorative or functional, you might be interested in checking out these instructions. If you're a do-it-yourself homeowner, I recommend the instructions as well.  It's easy to find and buy ready-made wainscoting, I've even found some online.  However, following these instructions, you may prefer to just customize the wainscoting to your own home or  customer's home. The articles has plenty of images to guide you along.  However, you need to have some basic woodworking skills (and tools) prior to starting this type of project....

Arrowmont Move Cancelled - If you've been dismayed by the chance that The Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts might move from Gatlinburg, TN, its Board of Governors announced this week  that the school will remain in Gatlinburg. Check out their upcoming classes in various arts and crafts disciplines.Arrowmont Move Cancelled originally appeared on About.com Arts / Crafts Business on Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 at 06:13:27.Permalink | ...

IRS Releases Guide to Small Business IRS Audit - The Internal Revenue Service has just released it's guide to an IRS audit.  It's a ten-lesson covering small business audits:  arts and crafts Schedule C or closely held corporations or S-Corporations. Also some 941 Info: If you collect and remit employer payroll tax for your arts or crafts business and you don't do it electronically,  you'll probably be interested in Treasury Department proposed regulations to discontinue 941 paper coupons next year.IRS Releases Guide to Small Business IRS Audit originally appeared on ...

Metalworking and Fabric Design with Gucci - I've been a fan of combining metalwork and fabric since Robert Lee Morris collaborated with Donna Karan back in the late 1990s/early 2000s.   In fact their work together is so interesting, if your  business is in fashion crafts or metalworking and you haven't yet read Robert Lee Morris' book  The Power of Jewelry, you should. Anyway, I was browsing through a recent fashion magazine and found some dress designs by Gucci combining silk fabric with forged metal pieces used in a belt-like (plaque) fashion.    Stunning - however very expensive.  But it's a idea worth developing for fashion crafters at  a less expensive level....

Metalsmith Exhibition in Print - The latest edition of Metalsmith magazine has the annual curated exhibition in print. I found it to be not as compelling as last year, there are still some interesting  works on exhibit. If a member of SNAG, you get this magazine as part of your membership. It is also available for purchase at select newstands and book stores. You can also order this and back editions of the magazine online at the SNAG website for the cover price of $8.50. The  SNAG website also has a Resource page with craft-related links. Check it out! ...

Celebrity Style Wrapped Leather Bracelets - A couple of weeks ago, I wrote an article about how wrapped leather bracelets have been a part of the jewelry fashion scene for quite a few years and how they are so easy and cheap to make.   As a possible introduction for you to add them to your craft product line, the article includes easy instructions on how to make one. Along those same lines, here's a recent photo of Miley Cyrus wearing a wrist full of wrapped leather bracelets.  If your arts or crafts business is in the fashion area (especially young adult), this really is a product you should consider adding to your line. Image of Miley Cyrus: Jason Merritt / Getty Images...

The Metal Plating Bible! - High Conversions Off Targeted Traffic - Great Niche With Little Competition....

Sewing Roman Shades. - How to easily sew roman shades. Step-by-step roadmap to professional window shades....

Crochet For Profit. - Earn great money selling fantastic eBook!...

Personalized Baby Newspaper Business. - How To Start Your Own Personalized Baby Newspaper Business....

Official Guide To Crochet. - Finally! Quick and Easy, Step by Step ways to Master Crocheting in 12 days or Less....

The Sweet Smell Of Success. - Make your own fragrances for fun and profit!...

Easy Face Painting. - Step-By-Step Face Painting Guide Makes Face Painting So Easy Even Non-Painters Can Look Like Pros....

Scrapbooking Titles, Phrases, & Ideas! - Scrapbooking Resource eBook highlights over 5,000 fun Titles, Phrases, Captions, Quotes, Sayings & Ideas! Free Sample Download!...

Bath Salts Guide. - Our guide will teach you how to make your own bath salts at home....

Diy Gift Package & Craft Templates. - Innovative Diy gift and craft templates for all occasions....