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Art Tip #9

  -  06.24.09
Have scraps left over from cutting fuzzy stix?  Save 'em-  they make great twist ties for bags of craft supplies!  read more!

Art Tip #8

  -  06.24.09
When transferring a template to a foam sheet, work from the back side with the paper pattern upside down so that any pencil marks won’t show on the finished project.  read more!

Art Tip #7

  -  06.24.09
Scraps from foam stickers make good "risers" for scrapbooking.  read more!

Art Tip #6

  -  06.24.09
Tweezers are great for placing beads, gemstones, wiggle eyes and other small pieces on your project.  read more!

Art Tip #5

  -  06.24.09
When using pompons for a project, roll them between your hands to restore the round shape they sometimes lose while in the package.  read more!

Art Tip #4

  -  06.24.09
A fine crochet hook works well for scoring paper in order to fold an extra-sharp crease.  read more!

Art Tip #3

  -  06.24.09
A wooden skewer makes a very handy tool for removing excess glue!  read more!

Art Tip# 2

  -  06.09.09
To help kids form simple chenille shapes, first draw the shape on a piece of paper to act as a guide.  Place the paper on a flat surface and encourage the child to manipulate the chenille stem to match the drawing. This is especially helpful when forming letters!  read more!

Art Tip #1

  -  06.03.09
When cutting faux fur, turn the sheet over and position the tip of the scissors under the backing fabric.  Cutting through the fabric rather than through the fur fibers makes for cleaner cutting.  read more!


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