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After I wrote the post, Crafting with Rust & Relics, a reader asked,  “So what kind of crafts can we do with these old relics?”Since I’ve seen my daughter using these items, I have used them myself, read about relics, and have viewed them at craft fairs, I didn’t think to explain about projects you can undertake.  Many can be attached to mixed media pieces. Some can be background material for attaching others.
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When I wrote the post, Crafting with Wrapping Paper, and related experiences with my grandchildren, a reader, Monique, shared her wrapping paper uses in scrapbooking. You can use wrapping paper if not so wrinkled in scrapbooking for... Read Post

I look on Craig's List frequently for items, both new and old, that I can use for craft projects. Take a look at this flowchart found by Dude Craft, courtesy of Lunchbreath, on how to describe furniture listings on Craig's List. The... Read Post

Mixed media crafting takes various forms and utilizes most any type of material.  By scrounging family attics, second hand stores, auctions and recycling facilities, you’ll find many items you can upscale into art. For instance: key... Read Post