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Welcome To Craft Supplies and Craft Product Reviews

 

Firstly a very warm welcome to Craft Supplies and Craft Product Reviews!

Our aim is to provide you with information about products and supplies which will make your craft hobby even more enjoyable.

Each month we will review new products and craft supplies that we believe crafters of all ages will find helpful.

Imagine Nation Friendship Bracelet Making Kit 

Do you remember the friendship bracelets that were all the rage back in the 1980s? Made of yarn or embroidery floss, they were created with care and traded among friends as a symbol of esteem. Their popularity waned after a while, but they never completely went away.

Friendship bracelets are making a comeback of sorts. This provides parents with a great opportunity to get their children interested in crafts. The Imagine Nation Friendship Bracelet Kit comes with everything they need to get started and then some.

A great value at only $10, the kit includes 25 skeins of embroidery floss in a rainbow of colors and over 1,000 beads. It also includes the materials needed to make a headband, barrettes, and bobby pins, and detailed instructions for creating the accessories. There's enough for your child to create pieces for all of her friends, with plenty left over to make some things for herself.


Friendship bracelets

Making friendship bracelets takes a substantial amount of time, yet seeing the piece come together has a way of keeping a child's interest for hours on end. This kit is great for keeping the kids constructively busy while you're working around the house. It's also great for travel, as it can make long trips go by much faster for active young minds. And if you're looking for a birthday party craft, simple bracelets or barettes are a great choice.

Friendship bracelets are also a great craft for parents and children to work on together. It's simple enough for kids to comprehend sufficiently, yet not so simple that an adult will become bored with it. It can literally be fun for the whole family!

The Imagine Nation Friendship Bracelet Kit is a great way to introduce your child to crafting. With it, she can be making beautiful gifts for her friends in no time.

Scrapbook Page Ideas, Tips and Techniques 

Scrapbooking is a beautiful way to preserve our precious memories. But whether you're new to the craft or a veteran scrapper, it can be difficult to come up with fresh ideas for page layouts. Wouldn't it be great to have somewhere to turn when you're stuck?

The Amazing Page: 650 New Scrapbook Page Ideas, Tips and Techniques can help you get out of that rut and get on with your scrapbooking. It has enough ideas to keep you scrapbooking for months on end without doing the same layout twice. But it's more than just a page gallery. It includes lots of information to help you hone your scrapping skills and broaden your horizons.

The book is broken up into a number of themes, including family, babies, kids, teens, travel and more. This makes it easy to find just the right page for the type of scrapbook you're creating. It also includes a CD-ROM with 75 printable sketches to help you jump-start your scrapbook.


The Amazing Page:
650 Scrapbook Page Ideas, Tips and Techniques
(Memory Makers)

The layouts in this book all come from Memory Makers scrappers. Each one includes a list of supplies needed to create it. Sidebars and tip boxes are also featured throughout the book, many of which come from the scrappers themselves. They include advice on design, photography, technique, and many more relevant topics.

The Amazing Page makes a great gift for the avid scrapbooker, or for yourself. It's one of those books that you can pick up for inspiration, and within a few minutes, you can be well on your way to creating a beautiful scrapbook layout. Whether you follow the layouts to the letter or simply use them to inspire your own ideas, this book is well worth the price.

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The Crafter's Light 

Sometimes there just aren't enough hours of daylight to do all of the crafting you want to do. Regular overhead lights are seldom much help, and lamps aren't much better. Neither is very good at putting light exactly where you need it. There has to be a better solution, doesn't there?

The Mighty Bright Craft Light is great for dedicated crafters. At 6 inches long, it's tiny, but don't let its small size fool you. This little light is a real powerhouse.

The Mighty Bright features a clip that you can use to attach it to your pattern or project itself, or to the headboard if you're working in bed. The light can also stand on its own, using the clip as a base. It has a very flexible neck that you can use to position the light exactly where you need it. But these features are only the beginning.

Instead of an incandescent bulb, this light has two super LEDs. As bright as 6 standard LEDs, it can light up a large area uniformly without casting light where it's not wanted. It's perfect for when others are sleeping, or for working in the car at night while someone else is driving. And if both LEDs are too much, you can turn one off with the flip of a switch.

The unit can be powered by 3AAA batteries, or with AC power with an adapter (sold separately). Its 40-hour battery life is better than that of most flashlights. And if you're only using one of the bulbs at a time, it could last much longer than that.


Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Book/Craft/Clip-On Light, Purple

This super-portable light is great for the dedicated crafter. It sheds plenty of light to illuminate your project and instructions while being unobtrusive to others. You won't have to break the bank buying batteries or bulbs for it, either. If you are tired of fighting with regular lamps when working on your crafts, this light could be a very worthwhile investment.

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The New Cross Stitcher's Bible 

Cross stitch is a popular craft with the potential for creating beautiful and intricate designs. There are lots of different stitches one can use, and adding embellishments can take it to a whole new level. New cross stitchers often find their craft overwhelming, and even the most seasoned cross stitcher rarely knows everything there is to know about it.

The New Cross Stitcher's Bible by Jane Greenoff is a comprehensive cross stitching reference. This 224-page spiral bound volume is a must-have for any cross-stitching enthusiast. It covers everything from the most basic of basics to complex stitches and embellishments.

The book is divided into three sections. Part One discusses such essentials as how to read a chart, choosing threads and fabrics, and the standard cross stitch and backstitch. Part Two goes more in depth, with instructions on stitching in miniature, three-dimensional cross stitching, and using specialized threads. In Part Three, we learn about adding charms, ribbon and other embellishments, as well as incorporating other techniques such as Hardanger and creating our own designs. At the end of the book are stitch and motif libraries and a guide to finishing techniques.

The New Cross Stitcher's Bible is filled with color


New Cross Stitcher's Bible
(Cross Stitch
(David & Charles))

photos, illustrations and detailed instructions. There are also over fifty pages of original charts. Its spiral bound format makes it easy to keep the information you need close at hand, even while you are stitching.

For those new to cross stitching, The New Cross Stitcher's Bible takes them by the hand and shows them in detail how to get started on their first project. For those who have some cross stitching experience, it helps them take their craft to the next level. Even those who know everything there is to know about cross stitching can learn how to incorporate other techniques into their designs. This is a great all-around reference for cross stitchers of all skill levels.

Illustory - Let Your Kids Get Creative 

Are you looking for a gift that will get your kids' creative juices flowing? You can't go wrong with the IlluStory Make Your Own Story Kit!

Whether your child is constantly drawing and writing or hardly ever puts pencil or crayon to paper, this kit is sure to bring out the best of his creativity. It includes instructions and tips to help them write a great story, as well as paper and markers for illustration. But the best part is that your child can send his completed story to the company, and they will put his words in professional typesetting, bind the book in a hard cover, and send it back. Imagine the look on your child's face when he finds that he has become a "published" author!

These books look quite authentic, complete with an "About the Author" page and title and dedication pages. Your child's cover art is laminated on the front, along with his name and the book's title. He will be showing his masterpiece off to friends and family for years to come.

The price of the kit includes publishing of one


IlluStory Make Your Own Story Kit

copy of your child's book. You can get more copies to send to the grandparents or other distant relatives and friends for an additional fee. You can't, however, create more than one book with a single kit, and no refills are available. If your child wants to write another book, or you have another child who wants to become an author, you will have to purchase a separate kit.

IlluStory has won multiple awards, including Family Life's Best Learning Toy Award and the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award. It's a great tool for encouraging young ones to develop their writing and art skills without them even realizing it. And for parents, it gives them a beautiful keepsake to treasure for many years to come.

Scrap Venture Projects Reviewed 

Description: Scrap Venture Projects is a membership for people who want to start their own scrapbook business online. It is full of resources that will guide you to a successful scrap booking business.

Review: I'm no different than most people. I started scrapbooking as a hobby. Thought it would be a great way to relieve some stress in my life while being able to save some hard earned money by making scrapbooks as gifts and memories. When I went online to find out what all I would need to do this I found that there are numerous scrapbook sites. People were doing this, having fun and making money.

So I decided if I was going to do it I might as well do it all. That's when I found this membership site. Lucky me because it has everything anyone would want to know about scrapbooking.

It is filled with tips, ideas and ways to start you business and keep it going. The resources available are great. The monthly report and audio are one of the best. It includes tutorials and resources that you can apply to your business immediately. You also get monthly bonuses that help you.

You will learn about search engines, social networking, joint ventures, adding content, blogging and marketing strategies. The amount of information is endless. There's even a glossary of Internet terms available for you. What a help that was for me. I didn't have a clue what any of that stuff meant or how it would ever help my business and me. Now I do and I use it quite often to help me with my business.

There is also a 30-day money back guarantee. So if it doesn't work for you, you won't be out a thing. How can you beat that? If you try it like I did you'll see that it is well worth the money and the time. What have you got to lose? Take a look when you Click Here!

Crop-A-Dile Eyelet and Punch Kit 

Eyelets and other metal embellishments add a unique beauty to scrapbooking projects. They can be rather bothersome, however. In most cases, there's a lot of pounding or twisting involved if you want to get it right. But with the Crop-A-Dile Eyelet and Punch Kit, the days of fighting with your metal embellishments are over.

The Crop-A-Dile looks similar to an ordinary hole


Crop-A-Dile Eyelet & Punch Kit-Lime

punch with holders for eyelets. At first glance, you might not think that it could handle thick scrapbooking paper. But it is designed to go through any material, making it great not only for scrapbooking, but for tons of other projects. It's powerful enough to go through plastic, leather, chipboard, wood, and even metal.

The tool comes with a carrying case, as well as 400 eyelets in eight colors. That's enough to create borders for numerous scrapbook pages, gift tags, and much more. You can also use it with all sorts of metal embellishments (sold separately) to give your pages that special touch. There's plenty of room in the case to add more stuff, so it's easy to keep everything you need close at hand.

In addition to eyelets and embellishments, the Crop-A-Dile can also handle snaps. It's a great tool to have around for sewing projects and quick repairs. It's quicker, easier and less potentially painful than using a hammer.

Whether you're a die-hard scrapbooker, a sewing fanatic, or a general crafter, the Crop-A-Dile Eyelet and Punch Kit is a great little tool to have around. It makes adding metal embellishments and snaps a breeze, giving you more time to concentrate on other details. It also makes a great gift for anyone who loves to create.

Mod Podge Sparkle 

Mod Podge has long been a staple of crafters everywhere. It is most often used for decoupage, as glue, sealer and finish. But there are all sorts of projects for which it can be used.

Mod Podge has come a long way since its invention in


Mod Podge Sparkle-8 Ounce

the 1960s. It's now available in several varieties and finishes. One of the most popular new types of Mod Podge is Mod Podge Sparkle.

Mod Podge Sparkle contains glitter to create a shiny, sparkling finish on your projects. It still works nicely as an adhesive and sealant as well, so there's no need to buy several separate products for one project. Here are just a few of the things that you might use Mod Podge Sparkle on:

* Jewelry
* Fashion accessories
* Holiday ornaments
* Scrapbook covers
* School projects
* Flower pots

Mod Podge Sparkle is easy to use. You simply apply it with a foam brush. To use as an adhesive, spread on a thin layer and apply the item to the surface. For paper or cloth, smooth it down with a craft stick to eliminate lumps. When using as a sealant or finish, apply the same way. Once dry, sand it down until smooth and even. Repeat until the coverage is as thick as you like.

This product provides a nice luster to your projects without overpowering them. It's durable enough for most items that won't be kept outdoors. It's inexpensive, and the 8-ounce container goes a long way. Mod Podge Sparkle is great to keep on hand for all of your finishing needs.

Mosaic Stepping Stone Kits 

Do you want to add some style to your lawn or garden without going to a lot of trouble? Decorative stepping stones are great for adding visual interest. And they're even better when they're unique.

What better way to have something no one else has in


Mosaic Stepping Stone Kit

your yard or garden than to make it yourself? Stonecraft's Mosaic Stepping Stone Kits have everything you need to make your own stepping stone from scratch. They include stepping stone mix, a reusable mold, stained glass and gems, a mixing paddle and a craft stick. All you need to add is water.

They offer a variety of mold shapes, including round, octagonal, flower, fish and turtle. And they're not tiny molds that will create stepping stones that will get lost in your garden. Each one is a full 12 inches.

Also included are design ideas and templates. These are great to do as-is, or to adapt so that you have something that is truly your own. There is enough glass included to create almost any design you can dream up.

This is a great family project as well. Each family member could create his or her own special stone, making your lawn or garden a reflection of all of you. You could purchase enough materials for everyone and reuse the mold for each stone, or buy one kit for each family member and make it a true family event.

The finished stones also make excellent gifts. They would be greatly appreciated for Mother's or Father's Day, birthdays, or housewarming gifts. Of course they can easily be personalized, making them even more special.

Mosaic Stepping Stone Kits are great fun for children and adults alike. They make it easy to create beautiful one-of-a-kind stepping stones for yourself or others. And at $15 to $20 a kit, you can make them for less than you can buy most store-bought stepping stones.

The Scrap Facts Guide Review 

Do you love the idea of scrapbooking, but have not a clue about where to begin? Have you been envious of the beautiful scrapbooks your friends have created? Or do you want to learn, but not know any scrapbookers who could teach you the basics?

You could go to a local scrapbooking class. But those can be somewhat expensive, and you have to attend on the teacher's schedule. And unless you're the only one in the class, it's quite possible that it will move too fast for you, or maybe even more slowly than you would like. Besides, scrapbooking classes are not readily available in all areas. Wouldn't it be much easier to have a comprehensive reference that you can go to at your convenience, and follow at your own pace?

The Scrap Facts Guide contains all the information that someone new to scrapbooking needs. Whether you know the basics but can't seem to master the more complex techniques or haven't even gotten together the courage to try, this ebook can help. It covers everything from organizing your photos to creating great layouts to adding lovely embellishments.

Unlike some scrapbooking guides, the Scrap Facts Guide is written in terms that even the greenest scrapbooking novice can understand. There's no incomprehensible, complex terminology to wade through, just clear, easy to understand instructions written in plain English. Yet there are tips included that more experienced scrapbookers can use to make their projects even better. Click here to view more details

The Scrap Facts Guide even comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. If you don't learn everything you need to know to add beautiful embellishments to your scrapbooks, you get a full refund. So you truly have nothing to lose.

If you want to learn everything you need to know to get off to a great start with scrapbooking, this informative and easily digestible ebook is for you. It can get you on the road to making the scrapbook you've been dreaming of in no time. Click here to view more details

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Wooden Craft Supplies 

Wooden Art & Craft Supplies Set

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Stained Glass Supplies 

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Metal Craft Supplies 

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