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General Crafts How-To Articles

How to Prepare a Wood Surface for a Project: Sanding & Basecoating

How to Prepare a Wood Surface for a Project: Sanding & Basecoating

Planning to use a wood surface for your next craft project? Read this article to learn how to prepare a wood surface for a project—including...

How to Use Lily & Val Stencils

How to Use Lily & Val Stencils

Read this article to learn how to use our collection of hand-lettered inspired stencils designed by Lily & Val.

Can't-Miss Tips on How to Paint by Number

Can't-Miss Tips on How to Paint by Number

Before you tackle your first Paint by Number kit, make sure you read this article!

How to Prepare a Terra Cotta Clay Flower Pot for Painting Projects

How to Prepare a Terra Cotta Clay Flower Pot for Painting Projects

Planning to use a terra cotta clay pot for your next craft project? Read this article to learn how to prepare a clay pot for painting a project...

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How to Make Cheesecloth Ghosts with Stiffy Fabric Stiffener

How to Make Cheesecloth Ghosts with Stiffy Fabric Stiffener

In this quick video from Cathie and Steve, learn how to make ghosts using cheesecloth and Stiffy fabric…

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Transfer Methods for Changing Skin Tone on Bucilla Felt Stockings

Transfer Methods for Changing Skin Tone on Bucilla Felt Stockings

Learn the transfer methods available for changing the skin tone on your Bucilla stocking by watching this video.

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How to Make Cheesecloth Ghosts with Stiffy Fabric Stiffener

How to Make Cheesecloth Ghosts with Stiffy Fabric Stiffener

In this quick video from Cathie and Steve, learn how to make ghosts using cheesecloth and Stiffy fabric…

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How to Create Your Own Faux Barnwood and Rust Finish

How to Create Your Own Faux Barnwood and Rust Finish

Introducing the EASIEST technique to get an incredible faux Barnwood and Rust finish using FolkArt Painted Finishes!

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3 Can't-Miss Techniques with FolkArt Ultra Dye

3 Can't-Miss Techniques with FolkArt Ultra Dye

Easily brush on bold, vibrant color to wood and natural fibers with FolkArt Ultra Dye.

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What Comes in a Bucilla Stocking Kit?

What Comes in a Bucilla Stocking Kit?

Watch this video to see what's included in your Bucilla stocking kits.

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