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August 2006 - issue #15

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Arts & Crafts Coupons
Halloween Costumes e-book
Cardmaking Updated
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From Wendy at AllCrafts.net

Hello Crafters!

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Cardmaking is updated with ideas and projects for many cardmaking techniques, cards for all occasions, quilling and origiami. See it here or scroll down for a list of the free projects.

Holiday Crafts at AllCrafts.net
Last issue, we updated Halloween Crafts. Christmas Crafts will be next issue. Did you know we have sections for other holidays? Visit Valentine's Day, Easter Crafts, and Holiday Crafts for lots of fun craft projects and ideas.

The Crafts Review
This week, there's a look at a cute Halloween Costumes e-book. An e-book is downloaded instantly onto your computer. If you can read the projects on AllCrafts marked pdf, you can use this e-book. Our new word search puzzles are also in that format. If you need the free program to read them, it's available here.

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You can see their entire catalog and picture gallery at www.CraftCuts.com.

New Projects across AllCrafts

Due to zealous spam filters blocking our newsletter because of some of the links to the free projects, please visit our blog to go to the projects listed or the linked crafts pages at AllCrafts.

Beaded Wire Photo Holder

Great gift for moms, dads and grandparents, this beaded wire photo holder is creative and useful. Added to Jewelry-Making and Kids Crafts .

Men's Crochet Pullover Sweater Pattern

A member of our message boards is looking for men's pullover sweater patterns . I found a fisherman's cable sweater pattern . Added to Crochet and Knitting .

Paper Mini-Rose Decoration

If you like to create with paper, try this lovely paper rose decoration . Added to Paper Crafts and Wedding Crafts .

Black Cat Halloween Goodie Bag

Stitch up a few goody bags for your favorite trick or treaters. Added to Halloween Crafts and Sewing .

Soothing Comfrey Salve Recipe

If you grow herbs, you may want to try this recipe for a healing "boo-boo" salve . Added to Soap-Making .

Sock Monkey Hat and Scarf

Knit a cute hat and scarf for your sock monkey. Added to Knitting and Crochet.

Beaded Snowflake Pendant

Here's a lovely Christmas present idea - a beaded snowflake pendant . Also nice for tying onto packages or as ornaments, too. Added to Jewelry-Making .

Mother's Day Garden Rock

Here's a useful and pretty gift idea for Mom or any gardening friend. Paint a simple design and house numbers on a flat rock. Added to Holiday Crafts and Gardening Crafts .

Extra Long French Bread Basket

At 22 inches long, this is a big basket ! Perfect for a large family table. Added to Basketmaking .

Arts & Crafts Coupons

Fabric Postcards for the Troops
How-to-Quilt.com has created another free fabric postcard pattern. They're using a Turkey in the Straw block to make fabric postcards to be sent to the Middle East. Each takes only an hour or two to finish, and will surely be appreciated. Deadline is November 7 to arrive in time for Thanksgiving.

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AllCrafts.net Arts & Crafts Review

Homemade Halloween Costumes Ebook

Growing up, I never wore a store-bought costume. Nor did I wear an elaborately-sewn homemade costume. My strongest Halloween memories are my mom brainstorming a creative costume out of next to nothing. Rarely did my sister and go out trick or treating as the latest trendy character. We were more likely to show up as a television set. My mom's inguenity and creativity had a big impact on who I am. I still love Halloween, and I was tickled by this Halloween Costumes ebook that I found recently.

I've seen many Halloween costumes books. Most have color photos and are sold in the big bookstores. This book is a homemade family affair, like I remember Halloween with my family. It is in pdf format to read or print from your computer. You can download it today. I print the pages that I'll need when I need them.

There aren't many color photos with the costumes, though some have simple diagrams. Some have links to websites to show you the idea. Since you'll be making most of the costumes from items you already have or can easily get, your costume will have its own unique flair. Reading these pages of costumes, I felt like I was listening to my mom and her sisters figure out my costume this year.

There are more than 90 different costumes listed in alphabetical order with a table of contents. They range from people to characters to objects, to plays on words and animals and occupations and more. Just read the table of contents to your kids and you'll be on your way to a happy Halloween.

The costumes are very child-friendly and safe. Many are based on a sweatshirt and pants or leggings. They use simple supplies like posterboard, cardboard boxes, and basic craft supplies like paint, pom-poms, and pipe cleaners. One high-tech innovation that I like is how they suggest taking a playing card to the copy center and having it blown up to blueprint size to make a Queen of Hearts costume. This technique is used in a few ideas and costs just a few dollars. If that's not available to you, they do suggest alternatives.

There are a few extra ideas in this book for last minute costumes, sibling costumes, face painting, papier-mache masks and Halloween treats. Plus, this e-book comes with two extra books. One is on face painting. It includes a few popular designs with step-by-step photos and instructions. The second bonus is Halloween Food for Kids, with recipes and party foods.

If you're looking for a great resource for making easy homemade costumes for your kids, you'll enjoy this book. The Halloween memories from making your own costumes are priceless, and this book makes it easy. Happy Halloween!

Find out more at their website.

They've also just released an entire book on face painting.

New Projects in Greeting Cards

Cardmaking is all-new! Here's some of the free projects added:

Cardmaking Techniques Any Shape Cut-Out Pop-up
Pop-up Greeting Cards
Embosssing Cards with Stencils
Customizable Recognition Certificate
Block Print Cards
Pocket Idea
A talking mouth pop-up card
Hidden Message Card
Watercolor Crayon Resist
Pergamano
How to Cut Foam Core
Pyramid Pop-up Cards
Stenciled Sunflower Stationery
Hinged Sketchbook Greeting Card
Smashed Petal Paper
Revolving Door Card
Silk Screen Christmas Cards
Hidden Message Card 2
Shaker Cards
Collage Cards
Kaleidoscope Card
Photo Flip Card
Poetic Prints Pleated Scroll Card
Shrink Plastic Card and Earrings
Shaving Cream Marbled Cards
Millefiore Embellished Greeting Cards
Spackling Compound Cards
Color Wash Card
Suitcase Card
Torn Paper Dog Card
One Stroke Painted Card
Fimo Clay Candy Card
Golfer Card
Instant Fake Tan Card
Christmas Cards
Gallery Glass Xmas Cards
Glitter Bead Xmas Cards
Christmas ornaments from greeting cards
Warm Winter Wishes
Beaded Star Card
Vellum Poinsettia Card
Stitched Holiday Cards
Christmas Village Card
Easy Candy Cane Card
Stamped Christmas Cards
Merry Ornament Card
Snowman Card & Bookmark
Christmas Ornaments Card
Snowman Tri-Fold Card
Ribbon Bow Tree Card
Cross-Stitch Bookmark Card
Printable Christmas Cards
Printable Valentine's Day Cards
Love Notes Card/Booklets
Calico Heart Cards
Handmade Valentine Cards
Lovely ribbon weaving card
Printable Valentine's Day Cards
Valentine Swans (pdf)
Beanie Valentines
Printable Valentines Cards
Winnie the Pooh printable Valentines cards
Beaded Valentine
Valentines Envelopes
Heart Potpourri Card
Printable Valentine Box
Ribbon Embroidery Rose Card (pdf)
St. Valentine's Day Card
Pop-up Valentine's Card
Printable Kids Valentines
Valentine Photo Card
Handmade Valentine Cards
Dancing Hearts Card
Valentine's Cupcake Cards
Scherenschnitte Heart
Embossed Rose Card
Stamped and Stitched Card
Hanging Valentine Card
Love Tags Card
Pom-Pom Heart Card
Print Valentine's Day Cards
Wedding Cards
Wedding Photo Thank You Card
Paper Mini-Rose Decoration
Stamped Wedding Shower Invitation
Printable Bridal Shower Invitations

Printable Wedding CardsWedding Cards to Print
Rubber Stamped Wedding Card
Wedding Bouquet Gift Card
Happy Wedding Day Card
Just Married Card
Wedding Invitations and Ceremony Programs
My Invitation
The Knot Complete Guide to Wedding Invitations
MS Publisher Wedding Invitation Template
Free Wedding Invitation Projects at Michaels.com
Save the Date Wedding Magnets Idea
Ribbon Tied Wedding Invitation Scrolls
Rose and Ribbon Wedding Set
Printable Cards
Printable Love Cards
Printable Wedding Cards
Printable Cards
Printable All Occasion Cards
Printable Cards & Stationery
Printable Winnie the Pooh Cards
Birthday Cards
Woven Ribbon Birthday Card
Happy Birthday Card
Spring Birthday Cards
Shadow Box Birthday Card
Birthday Candle Card
Printable Birthday Cards
Halloween Cards and Party Invitations
Halloween Party Invitation
Spook Much Halloween Card
Bewitching Invitation
Ghost Invitation
Halloween Party Invitation
Eyeball Invitation
Spooktacular Invitation
Beaded Halloween Card
Free Halloween Clip Art
Beaded Halloween Party Invitation
Printable 3D Jack O'Lantern
Printable Halloween Cards
Father's Day Card Making
Super Dad Card
3-D Fish Father's Day Card
Printable Father's Day Cards
Number One Dad
Gone Fishing Father's Day Card
Mother's Day Card Making
Flowers in a Vase Mother's Day Card
Pop-up Carnation Card for Mom
Pop-Up Mom's Day Card
Printable Mom & Grandma Cards
Mother's Day Printable Cards
Envelopes and others
Printing Sheets of Envelopes
Envelope Liners
Book-Style Card Storage Box
Vintage Envelopes
Printable Envelopes
Button Clasp Envelope pdf
Tissue Paper Envelopes
Quilling
Beginner Quilling (PDF)
Quilling Gallery
How to Quill
Basic Quilling Shapes
Filigree Fancies
Quilled Lollipop Card
Flower Pot Quilling Card
Lavender Posy Quilled Card
Origami & Paper Folding
Printable Origami Paper
Printable Origami Turtle
Printable Origiami Goldfish
Printable Origami Cicada
Origami Rose
Iris Folding
Tea Bag Folding Lessons
Folded Crane Origami Card
Origami Boxes
Iris Folded Christmas Cards
3-D PaperCrafts Printables
Origami Diagram Search

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