http://vixencrafts.com Get Your Craft On! Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:11:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I'm hosting a contest over at Squidoo. It's very simple to enter (simply link to one of three pages from virtually anywhere and then drop a comment on the lens), and the prize is a lip balm and a soap (both vegan) from my favorite hand crafted cosmetics shop. The contest ... http://vixencrafts.com/2008/09/24/win-yummy-skin-care-products/ Most decorative boxes that you buy come lined or cushioned so that delicate contents (such as glass) won't get scratched by the box's interior surface. But what if you make your own boxes? Shouldn't they be lined too? Here's the method that I use for a simple, fitted box lining. Supplies: Pencil or ... http://vixencrafts.com/2008/07/21/how-to-line-a-box-the-fitted-lining/ I love pens.  I mean, really, you set me down in the middle of an office supply store and I'll be happy for hours just looking at the pens, notebooks, and post-its.  I'm what you might call obsessive.  I like my pens to have a bit of personality, but I also ... http://vixencrafts.com/2008/07/21/pens-charming/ Attractive notebooks often cost as much as $5 in a box store, and are mass produced.  Not only do you have to pay so much for a nice looking notebook, but many of us are afraid to use them knowing that we won't be able to buy the same design ... http://vixencrafts.com/2008/01/08/create-your-own-decorative-notebooks/  Want to have a pen that's so uniquely you that none of your co-workers would dare steal it?  A cool, funky pen that your classmates will try to steal it?  Or maybe a gift for a writer friend?  Here's a great, easy craft that you can do with leftover craft or ... http://vixencrafts.com/2008/01/06/decorate-your-pens-with-paper/ Here's a quick and easy craft you can do to use up excess wrapping paper, or to cover up those embarrassing "Ben loves Jen" scribblings. Supplies: Scissors Double stick tape Heavy wrapping paper Ribbon Other accoutrements of your choosing     #1- Using scissors, cut 2 pieces of wrapping paper approximately the size of your notebook covers.  Leave ... http://vixencrafts.com/2008/01/01/how-to-giftwrap-a-notebook/ This Christmas craft idea was meant to be an ornament, but would work well for a winter display. If you enlarge the tree, glue multiple cinnamon sticks together to make an appropriately sized trunk. Supplies: 1 Cinnamon stick (more for a larger project) 1 Sheet green craft felt Needle Thread or narrow yarn Scissors Cotton ... http://vixencrafts.com/2007/12/24/how-to-make-a-stuffed-christmas-tree-ornament/  Here's an easy Christmas ornament craft that you can make with your kids.  All you need are a few pom poms and glue or a needle and thread. Supplies: 1 Large pom-pom 1 Medium pom-pom 1 Small pom-pom Needle Thread Scissors Thread needle. I recommend knotting the ends together to make your stitch double strength. Push needle through the middle ... http://vixencrafts.com/2007/12/23/how-to-make-a-snowman-pompom-ornament/   Making mini Santa hats is a quick and easy way to add festive cheer to your year round decorations. Supplies:  Red craft felt Needle Thread Scissors Cotton stuffing, cotton balls, pom poms, ribbon, garland, buttons, or other trim   Measure the head of your toy/statue. I use a bit of ribbon or thread and wrap it around the ... http://vixencrafts.com/2007/12/23/how-to-make-mini-santa-hats-for-toys/