Tag Archives: Craft Stores

Great Reasons to Shop at Joann’s Craft Stores

On the surface, Joann’s Craft Stores may appear to be just like any other chain craft store. Most of the major chains offer the same types of services, including floral design and framing and a wide variety of products. However, Joann’s Craft Stores employees, educational programs, and sheer volume of merchandise available enable Joann’s to […]

10 Crafty Ways to Upcycle Glass Jars

From baby food containers to Mason jars, it seems like everyone has glass containers scattered around the house. Rather than tossing these used items in the trash, get creative and upcycle them into something new and crafty. Here are ten clever ways to upcycle that endless supply of barrels; 1. Create painted candlesticks A mason […]

Fun Craft Kits for Kids Sleepovers

My favorite childhood sleepover memory took place at a camp log cabin during my fourth grade class field trip. The most exciting part of this sleepover was the creative activities that we engaged in. As group sleepovers among kid neighbors, friends, or classmates continue to be a huge part of many kids’ social lives, their […]

How to Make Homemade Bath Soap Crayons for Kids

Homemade bath crayons are easy and fun to make. Crafted from ordinary household materials, the soap crayons can be used in the bathtub or shower by kids of all ages. The homemade crayons can also be made into many different colors and shapes with just a touch of creativity. Materials for Homemade Bath Soap Crayons […]

How to Make Your Own Chocolate Molds

At The Chocolate Mold Factory, we have a large selection of plastic, silicone, and polycarbonate chocolate molds. However, almost every day I get calls asking for molds of items that we do not have. My suggestion is to consider making your own chocolate molds. It is really not that hard and doesn’t cost that much. […]

Michael’s Craft Store in Peoria, IL

Michael’s Craft Store located in Peoria, IL is a great place to shop. The store location is easy to find and the store offers parking for shoppers. There are spaces for disabled shoppers that allow easy access for wheelchairs and scooters. entering the recipe, you will find an organized display of craft materials. The first […]

Do-it-Yourself Wedding Centerpieces For the Bride on a Budget

If you are one of the many people who are in a small wedding business, there are many things that you can do that will greatly reduce your expenses. One of the things I did for my wedding in July 2006 was to create my table centerpieces. They were very classic and relatively light. So […]

Comparison: Joann’s Fabric and Craft Stores Vs. Michael’s Arts & Craft Stores

In the world of crafts superstores there seem to be two major contenders for your craft dollars: Michael’s the Arts & Crafts Store and Joann’s Fabric & Craft Stores. However, the frequent shoppers will notice that each of these craft chains have different strengths and weaknesses. Knowing which of these factors is more important will […]

Non-Floral Wedding Centerpieces – Floating Candle

Before you begin, you will need: Medium glass bowls, either for floral fish or fish, for each table Clear glass aquarium, enough inch to inch and a half coverage in each bowl Floating candles “Mardi Gras” heads Start with a medium sized glass bowl. You can usually find these for $2-3 each in the floral […]