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  • ISO: Potpourri using anise seeds and cardamon
  • Years ago I have tried a room scent potpourri from this site. I can never forget how great it smelled. I can 't find the recipe now. All I remember was there were anise seeds and cardamon in the mixture. Can anyone help....
  • Dollhouses
  • I have been away from the site lately because an old hobby from my past has come back to the forefront, perhaps because we are heading into fall and Christmas is just around the corner. I am back to making dollhouses. Be...
  • ISO: Gods Heavenly Angels Afghan
  • Am looking for a pattern. Think it is Gods Heavenly Angels. Has12 angels in squares in different color. Can't seem to find it anywhere. Might be out of print now. Any help would greatly be appreciated....
  • Recipe: Homemade Playdough
  • HOMEMADE PLAYDOUGH 1 cup flour 1/2 cup salt 1 cup water 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 2 teaspoons cream of tartar Food coloring by drops Place contents in a pan and stir. Cook over low heat, stirring until a ball...
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  • ISO: Instructions to make Ribbon Fish (craft)
  • I am looking for instructions to make a fish with 1/2 inch gift wrap ribbon that is woven together by folding the ribbon. It might be an oriental type of craft. I would make 8 fish from different colored ribbon and ma...
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  • Donald Duck Adult Costume Pattern
  • Nancy--I just checked ebay, and there are several Donald Duck adult costume patterns (in the Crafts section). Best of luck with your search!...
  • ISO: Vintage Gonk sewing patterns from 1960's USA
  • Simplicity made 2 Gonk patterns, #5943 & #6807 for sewing. I had the 1st one when I was a child in the mid 60's and have seen them for sale in the past while searching for them but can't find them now. Anybody have the...
  • ISO: old fashion prints to make 3 d pictures
  • HI All! I am trying to find those old fashion prints that were popular many years ago. You buy about 4 (so they cannot be expensive), and you use your exacto knife to cut out things in the picture and then a special glu...
  • re: old fashion prints
  • hi nancy. i believe what you are talking about is paper tole. you take 4-5 prints all the same, cut your shapes, colour the edges and shape. then you apply with silicone to one original print which has been glued down to...
  • Thank You: old fashion prints
  • I really appreciate all your info. regarding this craft. It took me this long to get back to this site (oops), but I can't wait to check into all your tips..You were very helpfull !! Thank-You...
  • ISO: Tin Man made from cans
  • I am looking for instructions to make a Tin Man out of cans. If you could please send me this and also a picture of Tin Man made from cans I would really appreciate it! Thanks K...
  • ISO: Mice made from gray felt...
  • I am searching for a pattern of (mice) made from gray felt....I had the pattern and have lost it....cant find it anywhere...one is a toilet tissue cover that has a mouse sitting on top of the tissue, that has a filled tu...
  • ISO: Rake Scarecrow
  • Now that I have the Tin Man, I would like a scarecrow to go with him. The link doesn't work. Can you help? A child-sized scarecrow doll would be welcome as well. Thank...
  • ISO: Debra, TX
  • Hi Debra, If anyone posts a reply you'll find it as a response to your request. You can use the link to your message that you received in e-mail to check back for replies. Best of luck! Betsy IN REPLY TO: ...
  • Thank You: Tin Can Tin Man
  • Thank you so much. I first saw one of these while visiting in Sugar Land, TX (near Houston). It had rusted so much that the people finally took it down. I'm so glad to have this now, as I have collected all the cans, ...
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  • Recipe(tried): Free coasters
  • I have magazines that I feel badly about just throwing away. I find a photo I like, add a few pages, (25ish) cut it right out of the mag, and staple the edges. Viola! When they do get wet, just grab another one and let t...
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  • Recipe: Acadian Dyed Eggs (using hollow egg shells)
  • ACADIAN DYED EGGS Eggs Clover or small fern leaves Dry brown outer skin of onions Egg piercer or needle Cold water Nylon stockings Gently punch a tiny hole in large end of eggs; let eggs drain. Dampen egg ...
  • ISO: Annie's Indian Afghan Pattern
  • please send me a copy of the pattern also.I have been trying to find it for the last few years. It was taught to me by my husband's grandmother and I lost it and it would be great to make it for his...
  • ISO: pattern for crocheted scrubbers using nylon net
  • I used to crochet nylon net scrubbers. Moved and hoping I didn't lose the pattern. There used to be a small magazine that had knit,crocheted patterns,and I think a sewing pattern too. This is where I ordered the nylon n...
  • Recipe(tried): Crochet Scrubbers
  • I remember when I made the scrubbers I didn't really know how to crochet (I still don't). However, I search high and low for a video on how to make them. I found a site which I didn't write down nor bookmark it but it st...
  • ISO: Primitive Soap - Brown Sugar oatmeal soap
  • How do I make primitive soap? Could some body please share with me the recipe for the primitive soaps that are made with primitive molds such as crows/lettering/flags etc...I believe there is a brown sugar/oatmeal reci...
  • ISO: hamburger toss pillow pattern ideas
  • I need to help a friend out and make an toss pillow that looks like a hamburger .... I'm pretty cleaver about these things but thought if anyone out there has done this or has an idea of how it would be easier .... going...
  • re: Gonk Pattern
  • I noticed that there is currently a GONK pattern for sale on ETSY, if you are still looking for one. I just Googled Simplicity 5943 and the link came right up, Hope this...
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  • ISO: Bath soaps etc.
  • Am I allowed to use the soap recipes to make and sell at flea markets? If so do I need any special caution labels? I've 3 little ones and would like to do something at home to make some money. Any other...
  • ISO: Candy Bouquets
  • Can anyone give me instructions on how to make a candy bouquet with wire and hard candy? I want to make them for my...
  • ISO: do you have a pic -- wired hard candy ...
  • Weddings how fun -- when is it? Do you have a picture or have you seen these before? pretty clever around here ~~ with more description or pic we could help come up with ideas on how ~~ that is where I usually shine ....
  • ISO: Yarns and other craft supplies
  • I hope someone can help me. I do crafts...all kinds of crafts but I love to crochet the most. I have purchased yarns on e-Bay a few times and generally got what I was looking for..but the shipping from some of the sell...
  • re: free and cheap yarn sources
  • I found a huge lot of brand new skeins of yarn and crochet threads in a variety of colors at a local thrift store. In metropolitan areas, Big Lots sometimes has yarns for $1 a skein.. you might also consider online...
  • ISO: crochet pattern question
  • In my crochet pattern it shows the directions in ( ), then will say three times....does this mean two times more after the ( ) or three times more after the (original...
  • Re: Crochet Question
  • Depends on how it is worded but usually it means to do it that amount of times. eg. dc 3 sts together in next st (3) times, means just that. You would do 3 dc sts in each of the next 3 sts. Hope this helps. I have croch...
  • Thank You: Re: Crochet question
  • I appreciate your answer, actually that is what I thought, but am new to this! I really need an easy pattern for a baby afghan, the one I am trying to do is confusing to me. I get three rows done and have to start over...
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  • Re: Gonk Pattern (pattern envelope photo)
  • Rhonda, The following is a picture of what you are looking for. It is often on Ebay. I have the pattern but it is too big to scan or copy. I do not know of any way to send a copy to you. I do hope that the pict...
  • Rhonda and Rebecca-Re: Gonk
  • I have the pattern but do not know how to get it copied as it is too big for the photocopy machines. I mailed my copy to someone a few years ago and had to fight to get it back so I am nervous to do that again. I could...
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