New Weekly Poll Questions

As you can see from our side bar I have now started doing a weekly poll question. The results of the poll will be discussed on the next podcast. I want to use this info to help with future show ideas. Its free and no spam so please cast your vote.

CraftiCast Live Ep 20 Organizing your Crafts

Today on the show we talked about keeping our Craft Room organized. I say we because I record on talkshoe.com where people can chat with me during the show and add their comments. So far in 20 episodes I have not had one of you brave enough to call. Who will be the first??

We organized Ribbon, Yarn and needles, Beads and other little things, and instruction sheets. Pictures of all the products we talked about can be found at www.cookscrafts.info under show notes.

We also had a listener email me to help her find a craft for her class for Martin Luther King day. The kids like to work with beads so they were thinking of a pin. If any of you have any ideas please let me know.

Crochet Heart Pattern

This cute and easy crochet stitch can be done in any color combination. Download a pdf of the instructions here

Knit to Crochet Conversion Chart

www.knitting-crochet.com has done a helpful conversion chart for knitting and crochet hooks. They also offer a service to switch a pattern from knitting to crochet or vise versa.

http://www.knitting-crochet.com/found/conchafou.html

Crochet Gift Card Holders

OK so you've given up and gotten gift cards for the rest of the people on your list. But you wonder how to present them. In a card, in a box?? Well here are some ideas from some very talented people:

Striped Cap Gift Card Holder
Crochet Pom-Pom Cap Gift Card Holder

Gift Ideas for the Crafter in your Life

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.

1. Gift Certificate to their favorite craft store. Even small stores like mine have gift certificates. Sometimes around this time you even get bonuses.
2. 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!
3. 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.
4. 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.

Christmas ornaments for the Sports lover....

I just uploaded pictures to the Cook's Crafts flickr account with shots of beaded snowflake ornaments for all the sports fans in your life. Tennis, volleyball, baseball, basketball and football. Wired blank snowflake frames make this craft quick and easy.
Turn this:












Into this:

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Santa Ornament Gift Holder

This is the perfect little gift card, money or small gift holder and it doubles for a Christmas ornament. To Download pdf instructions please Click Here or visit our website and click on instructions.

Christmas Sales

Christmas Painted wood pieces regular price $.99ea on sale for $.49ea or 3 of $1.00

Holiday Suncatchers regular price $1.99 ea on sale for $1.49 or 4 for $5.00

All sales are while supplies last!!

Thanksgiving Craft Sale

Wednesday Nov. 21st. Friday Nov. 23rd. & Saturday Nov. 24th. Only

All Thanksgiving Craft Items 15% off

While Supplies Last

Leaves, Foam Kits, Turkeys & Pilgrims

Beaded fall corn

Beaded fall corn
Originally uploaded by Cooks Crafts

This easy winter corn is made from brown, orange, amber & red tri beads on an orange pipe cleaner (chenille stem) and some raffia. Put either a magnet or pin on the back.

Red Heart Super Saver Product Update

If you use Red Heart Super Saver Yarn... as most of us do. Please follow the link below to the Coats and Clark site regarding Dyelots of their yarn.

Red Heart Super Saver

Always remember, when possible, buy all the yarn you will need at the same time. I realize thats not always reasonable, but your projects will have an even color and feel. Save all those left over pieces, there are tons of projects you can make with remnant yarns.

Cook's Crafts will order any yarn you need in the quantities you need so your sure your project will come out great!

Yarn Yarn and More Yarn

In stock we have tons of yarn in different textures and weights for any of your projects. But there are tons more that I don't have in stock. Never fear. Come into the store any day and order what you like. I have samples of yarns that you can feel to pick the best yarn for your project. The biggest seller right now is the Handicrafter Holiday Yarn. Email me for a full list of yarn and pricing.

Getting Organized

I set up a new free site just for show notes with pbwiki. http://cookscrafts.pbwiki.com/
Not all of the podcasts are updated yet but I'm working on it. I also think I will start re-recording the shows in a better quality....

Spider Treat Holder

This cute spider holds a surprise. Its a candy holder. Made from 1 plastic globe, 4 pipe cleaners, a pompom and 2 eyes.