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March is National Craft Month

Filed under: Christmas, Craft Supplies, Sales, Shopping — Sloan at 2:30 pm on Tuesday, February 24, 2009

March is National Craft Month and many of the major craft stores are offering great sales. My mailbox has been filled with flyers and ads. Here are some of the sites offering deals right now.

Craft furniture

Filed under: Craft Supplies — Sloan at 7:58 pm on Monday, February 23, 2009

I like to do a lot of different types of crafts (right now my favorites are scrapbooking and crochet). I’m also a consultant, and I write fiction. I’ve got so little time to spend on my crafts that I need that time to be spent being creative, not spent hunting around for the supplies I need. That’s why I’ve been looking into getting a craft armoire.

Craft furniture is different than any other type of storage furniture. It needs to include lots of useful space-saving storage options that fit your specific hobby. Furniture that includes a convenient work area is also a big plus. This allows you to work right near where you can get at your supplies. Specifically-designed craft tables and armoires are a perfect solution for every serious crafter.

I’ve been searching around and found some great options. I’ve included the links below. I think I’ve found the perfect craft furniture solution for me. Now, I’ve just got to find the extra cash. :)

  • For Keeps Sake: Quality furniture designed to fit any space, any style, any budget. Whether you have limited space to work with, an existing spot to add to, or a whole room to design, STACKS offer a number of customized solutions to meet your organizational needs.
  • Here’s an idea on how to transform an existing cabinet into The Perfect Craft Cabinet.
  • Here’s another do-it-yourself project: Furniture Makeover: TV Armoire Turned Craft Cabinet
  • Furniture for Creative Spaces: Great ideas for craft room furniture or scrapbook room furniture
  • The Original Scrap Box™: a workspace and a storage solution that looks like a beautiful, high-end piece of furniture (look at this one last, ’cause you’re going to love it!)

It’s not your mother’s glue gun

Filed under: Craft Supplies — Sloan at 7:46 pm on Saturday, November 15, 2008

Have you ever been in the middle of a craft project when your glue gun stops working? It’s a pain, let me tell you. I found myself on the internet late one night looking for a new glue gun and I was amazed at what I found. There are so many features and options available now. I had no idea. There are ones with easy grip handles, rechargeable battery packs, nozzle tips, and more.

I always thought of the glue gun as a basic, simplistic craft tool. But now I understand how much better my crafting life is going to be once I get my new glue gun!! I thought I would share what I found with all my readers. I compiled a list of available products so I hope this helps cut down the research time for you when you start looking for your next glue gun. Here are the various types of glue guns that I found and some highlighted features for each. Enjoy!!

Halloween Craft Supplies

Filed under: Craft Supplies, Halloween — Sloan at 7:48 pm on Saturday, October 4, 2008

Halloween starts one of my favorite seasons of the year. I love all of the parties, the food, the trick-or-treating, and especially all the craft potential. Many stores have great deals on essential craft supplies so now is the time to stock up. Try these sites for Halloween craft supplies with great prices that won’t spook your wallet:

And don’t forget to have fun! That’s what Halloween is all about!