Tyvek® Kite

Hi Everyone

Just thought you might like to see the Tyvek® Kite in action. Not only is it easy to make but it is also so easy to fly! You don't need a lot of wind as it is such a light kite... a great one for the kids!

I've come up with a slight modification to the original project just because I hate having to waste even a couple of minutes having to untangle kite strings. Instead of using a split ring to attach the kite string I suggest that you attach a jewellery rotating mechanism (97 632 95) to the kite string loop and another one to the end of your kite string (or button thread in this case). Then use a strong jump ring or eye (92 462 95) to connect a rotating carabineer (97 454 95) to the mechanism on the end of your kite string. (See photo below.) That way you can attach and detach your string to your kite, making the flying string available for other kites should you wish. It also will allow your kite to twist and turn without twisting or knotting your string! (Efco product codes are in brackets. Codes are for gold ones but silver are also available.)

Happy flying!

Fee x

June/July Catch up!

Hi Everyone

Sorry I've not posted on the blog recently. It's been a really busy few weeks with the family visiting from Belgium and then me dislocating my little toe (you would not believe how painful and incapacitating a wounded toe can be!) I must also confess to absent mindedness (signs of old age creeping in!) as I've been managing to update the Projects4Crafters.com facebook page but forgetting to update the blog at the same time - duh! Sorry to all those of you who don't 'do' facebook, I completely understand and will try to keep the blog up-to-date too.

For those of you who haven't seen the latest news and updates here's a quick catch up:

If you like the idea of creating your own no-maintenance fish tank but don't have the wall space for the large frame used in Project: '1, 2, 3 4 5...' then why not consider using Efco's small square frame (no.14 339 01).

June's Product of the Month was Efco's Papp Art - they have such a wonderful range of papier Mâché, you're spoilt for choice! I especially love their money boxes...

The Efco Efcolor range of Aluminium Collage Blanks is so versatile - you can use them in all sorts of ways. Whether it's as embellishments on a Papp Art money box (as above) or as a hanger or on a card (see below Card CO/0001), the possibilities are endless.

On 30th June I was at Colemans' Craft Warehouse demonstrating napkin decoupage and what a fabulous day it was too! Everyone was so enthusiastic, the only problem was that we sold out of Mod Podge half way through the demo. Do check out my little ebooklet if you want to know more or if you're in need of a little inspiration.

July's Product of the Month is Efco's Tyvek®. It's such a versatile material which can not only be punched, stitched and decorated but it is also tear and weather proof and recyclable.

As Tyvek® doesn't warp or wrinkle when it gets wet it's perfect for colour washes such as the Cling Film Technique (TDP/0004M). It has been used as a background for the silhouette stamped card below...

Well, that's about it for now.

As always... Happy Crafting...

Fee x

Happy Jubilee Weekend!

Hi Everyone

I'd like to wish you all a very Happy Jubilee Bank Holiday Weekend - hope it's a good one despite the weather!

And just in case it does rain how about making this patriotic badge in honour of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. I created it using Efcolor white, red and dark blue powders on a 49 x 25mm collage blank. I basecoated the blank in white and made my own stencil, from thin card using a craft knife and ruler, which I used to add the red and blue. When cool I stuck a self-adhesive brooch pin on the back.

 

Whatever happens hope you enjoy yourselves!

As always... Happy Crafting!

Fee x 

 

Bonny Scotland!

Hi Everyone

The sun is shining and all's well with the world... I spent a lovely day in the sunshine yesterday (hope you did too!). I arrived in Scotland and ended up driving over the Forth Bridge in glorious weather (which makes a change).

I had fun playing with some of Resonate's jewellery bits and pieces with Angela the owner...

Pendant Set

Butterfly Book Embellishment

...and then today went off to Culross to help Donna McGee (Artist & Venue Manager for Resonate) teach a Modrock class for a toddlers' group creating flowers for the Culross Festival - it was a lot of fun... and quite messy... a definite hit with the toddlers and also their mums! They are very creative in Culross...

...even their coffee is a work of art!

Apart from working with the community on various projects, Resonate also runs assorted art and jewellery workshops and has a fab Aladdin's Cave of an art shop. So, if you're in the neighbourhood they are well worth a visit! (Starting in June, their new opening hours are 10am to 4pm Wednesday-Saturday.)

Happy Crafting!

Fee x

Beginners Needle Felting Kits from Efco

Hi Everyone

Efco have brought out 4 Beginners Needle Felting Kits which, if you've never done it before, are a great way for you to have a go at needle felting. There is a donkey, polar bear, sheep and rabbit to choose from and each one will end up unique with its own expression.

Because of the nature of the needle felting, and because there are small parts, the finished projects cannot be used as toys, however you could hang one on a piece of elastic as a room decoration or, if you make all four, I think they make a great mobile for a child's room!

So, if you've never tried needle felting and fancy giving it a go, you could try one of these new Efco Felting Kits!

Happy Crafting

Fee x

Efcolor Enamelling at The Craft Patch

Hi All

I had a lovely day yesterday with Sarah and everyone at The Craft Patch! What a wonderful group of crafters you all are...

Thank you all for making me feel so welcome... and what yummy homemade cakes - such talented bakers as well as crafters... is there no end to your talents! You certainly all took to the Efcolor enamelling like ducks to water. I'm really looking forward to seeing all your wonderful creations so do please send in photos of your work to gallery@projects4crafters.com.

Happy Crafting one and all

Fee x

Congratulations to Sidonie!

Hi Everyone

Congratulations to Sidonie from Kent for being April's Prize Draw Winner. There's a selection of Efcolor powders and Collage blanks winging their way to you as I type!

Also, there's good news on the back front - at last, it's business as usual, and I've got some great new projects lined up. I'll be getting them produced and online as soon as possible.

Happy Crafting!

Fee x