Cooks Arts & Crafts Shoppe Blog

A Perfect Bow every time

cookscrafts — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:00:13 +0000

Perfect Bow & Pull String ribbons are simple solutions to your needs. They store flat and in seconds will puff to a full bow plus has string left over to tie it to your package.

Come in and see how easy it is to have the perfect bow.

8″ Bows $1.49
5″ Bows $.39
4″ Bows $.29
2″ Bows are $1.99 a roll which makes over 10 bows depending on how many loops you want.

If you can pull a string you can make the perfect bow.

In Stock Now: Halloween & Christmas Silly Bandz

cookscrafts — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:11:51 +0000

Yep, Just in time for the Holidays they have come out with Silly Banz or Band-ology for Halloween and Christmas.

You get 24 Pieces of 6 assorted bracelets, which gives you plenty to keep and trade with friends. The regular price is $7.99 but while supplies last I am selling them for $3.99 each package.

HALLOWEEN

CHRISTMAS

A real webpage…..

cookscrafts — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 20:39:43 +0000

I know I haven’t posted here in a while. If you follow along here please come to www.cookscrafts.info I will not be posting here any more. If you need to reach me you can email me at cookscrafts at gmail.com

Name Change

cookscrafts — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 02:10:52 +0000

Well, as you can see, I’ve had to change the name of my show. It seems that an extra letter and an extra word doesn’t stop someone from threatening you with trademark infringement. I didn’t know anyone had the rights to trademark regular words but I guess I’m wrong. I was gonna call our lawyer in the morning, but my 90 year old Grandmother, who is still the boss, feels its not worth the money to fight. I’m very disappointed. I now have to go back and re-record 20+ shows, contact itunes to remove my show and hope no one attacks my new name. All I’m trying to do is keep my Grandmothers store in business. She’s been doing this for over 36 years and now has to contend with AC Moore being a few blocks away and as of Feb. 2nd Micheal’s opened up around the corner from AC Moore. How the heck can a little store survive when it feels like there is so much against them?

Well I better get to work.

Where I went…

cookscrafts — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:32:45 +0000

Well I finally broke down and got a real domain. www.cookscrafts.info. (dot com is a wood crafting site.) I am in the process of moving everything over there.

Thanks!

Gifts for the Crafter in your life

cookscrafts — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:13:48 +0000

So its coming down to the wire. Not that many days till Christmas. Here are some great ideas to give the Crafter in your life thats sure to make them happy.

Gift Certificate to their favorite craft store. Even small stores like mine have gift certificates. Sometimes around this time you even get bonuses.
For the knitter or crocheter you can get
1. a bag to carry their needles and/or work.
2. If there a beginner you can get them a set of various needle sizes. We just got a set for $19.99 that comes with 1 ergonomic handle, 1 regular handle and 6 interchangeable screw-on needles.
3. Notions are always needed, stitch markers, stitch gage, point protectors and counters are great little add ones and fit in the stocking or can be hung on the tree like an ornament!
Pattern and idea books are great, every crafter loves some fresh ideas or even get them a subscription to a craft magazine. Everytime they get the mag they will think of you.
For the Jeweler there is a cute set of mini Jewelry tools that come in a travel bag. A great second set

Remember that its the thought that counts. Buy from your heart and your receiver will know it.

Harry Potter Inspired Crafts

cookscrafts — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 18:52:50 +0000

Harry Potter has inspired many to Knit, Crochet, Needlepoint etc. It can be alot of fun.

Crochet Cup Cozy:
I used Red Heart Yarn in Gold & Claret
Chain 14 turn
Skip 1st chain, and single crochet in each chain across (13 stitches) chain 1 turn
repeat 2x
change color and crochet 4 rows of each color.
10 strips
crochet together to form ring
finish off by single crochet along top and bottom edge (which is the turning rows of your project)

These bookmarks are needlepoint on perforated plastic using DMC floss and the patterns found here for a plastic canvas tissue box. I used the crests and just filled in the rest.

http://www.mountainharmony.com/crafts/pdf/cartoons/pcpat_harrypotter.pdf

I also found this free pattern to knit a school scarf but I haven’t done this project:

http://cache.lionbrand.com/patterns/kwe-wizardScarf.html

Also look for “Charmed Knits Project for fans of Harry Potter” in your local craft store:

CraftiCast Ep1 – Kids Crafts

cookscrafts — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 01:49:46 +0000

Please choose a local “Mom & Pop” craft store when buying your crafts. They are more able to help you when you have questions and requests.

Fun Foam is great for all ages. Pre-cut kits are great for ages 3 and up. The material is easy to cut and decorate. Use markers, for younger kids. Pre-cut stickers are great for scrapbooking because they are acid free. Companies that sell Foam kits and cutouts wholesale are Nicole a division of Sbars, Darice and Creative Hands a division of Fibre Craft.

Project Idea:

Use a magnetic back sheet to cut out a frame for a picture, decorate it with foam stickers, glitter and/or sequins. Use Fancy edged scissors to cut around the edge.

Companies that sell Foam kits and cutouts wholesale are Nicole a division of Sbars, Darice and Creative Hands a division of Fibre Craft.

Another Summer time favorite is always lanyard. Also called Plastic Lacing, Gimp or Rexlace. I know when I was a kid I made tons of keychains. The hardest part is starting it. Here is a link to a youtube video I created to start the keychain. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We_NLnstEM0

Here is link to some free instructions.: http://www.carbidecamps.net/CombinedActivities/LanyardsPage/box.htm

Next we talked about Friendship bracelets. They are made from DMC or Anchor floss. These started out being something that you make and trade with your friends. Here are some free instructions http://www.mediamessage.com/kayton/GirlScouts/bracelet.htm

Last we talked about toe rings. Great way to use the few beads that are left over from other projects. Take clear stretch magic and a crimp bead and you have a great toe ring. Only use a few beads that will stay on top of you toe so when you walk you won’t be stepping on anything. Videos will be up about this as well.

Talkshoe Live Chat

cookscrafts — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:57:40 +0000

I am starting a live Craft Chat on talk shoe. I will post here what the topics will be and try to set a schedule. But send me your email if you want to be notified when there is a live chat going on because I may just have them a few different times a day until I figure out what works best.

For now CraftiCast talkcast id 43286 1st show tonight at 9pm. 1st topic kids crafts to keep them busy this summer

Jewlery Tool Set

cookscrafts — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:58:15 +0000

$7.99

Great beginner set of tools for jewelery making. cutters, needle nose pliers and round nose pliers along with a travel bag! Great Value!!