Creative Crafter February 2003

CONDITION  Poor to Acceptable, unmarked pages, reading wear, spine split, body of book pulled away from cover

CONTENTS

Regular Features

Just Faux Fun—Faux Finished Sweater Dresser – Faux finishing is easy! This project features a granite look.

The Crafty Needle—Hears & Butterflies Afghan – Wrap yourself up in a hug with this pretty afghan adorned with woven hearts.

Snow Friends

Personalized Pegs – Personalize this peg hanger with a family name, or make one for each of your kids and personalize it with their first names!

Snowman Sparkle Ornament – Sparkling glitter adds a frosty touch to this cue little felt ornament.

Little Snowmen Cups – Paint a special snowman tumbler for each member of your family!

Frosty Light-Switch Cover – Add a touch of snowman cheer to your walls with this happy little snowman light-switch cover.

Glittering Snowman Candy Plate – A little wire, a little glitter, a LOT of personality!

Snowman Hot Pad – Scraps of fabric and easy blanket stitches embellish a ready-made quilted potholder.

Daisy – Dressed in fun and funky colors, this little snow lady will add a touch of spring to a dreary winter day.

Snowman Hugs – Cute kids and a cheery snowman—what better way to light up a winter evening!

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The Crafter’s Bookshelf – Every crafter needs a bookshelf of reference and project books! Our timely reviews will  help you choose the right ones for you!

The Craft Market

Crafty Lady

An Old-Fashioned Valentine’s Day

“Be Mine” Pillow – What could be more romantic than giving your beau this pillow with a hand-embroidered sentiment?

Hand-Dipped Chocolates – Make these special chocolates for your sweetie, and make some extras for sampling!

Candy Gift Box for Chocolates – These boxes are perfect to give to co-workers. Fill them with one or two chocolates for an extra-special gift.

Sweetheart Tablecloth – Add a little romance to the dining room or bedroom with this lovely. Bead-embellished sheer tablecloth.

Victorian Music Box – This project is a great way to combine all those little bits of fabric that are too pretty to discard.

Romantic Hat Pins – Pretty to wear or to display, these stickpins add a little Victorian charm wherever you display them.

Sweets to the Sweet – Some dried flowers make a romantic gift box, just waiting to be filled with a special valentine surprise.

Scripted Mini Signs – Sentiments to keep in mind at all times—hang them where you’ll see them often.

Salt Shaker Tassel – Bits of scrap trims add up to a unique, old-fashioned ornament.

Paper Mosaic Valentine – Little pieces of colorful catalog pages combine to make unique cards. Embellish with colorful threads for extra fun.

See Glass Pins – Wine beads and glass combine to make unique pins that will bedazzle you with their simplicity!

The French Country Look

Toile-Lined Writing Desk – Just the spot for storing love letters or some delicate stationery.

Mediterranean Tray & Runner – This coordinating set provides a little country elegance to your dining experience.

French Country Chair & Shelf Set – Realistic looking grapes are easy to paint using a stencil!

Grapevine Votive – Fun curly wire and pretty glass beads embellish a painted votive candleholder.

Indoor French Herb Garden – Verdigris pots provide snug homes for a winter herb garden. Move the pots outdoors when the weather warms up!

Fragrant Grapes – A hidden air freshener helps keep your room smelling as fresh as the countryside!

Country Chateau Clock – Clusters of grapes look vineyard-fresh, as if they’ve been kissed with the morning dew!

Old-World Frame – Add instant age to a simple wooden frame with a crackle paint technique.

It’s Christmas All Year!

Christmas Tree Treasures Ornaments – These delicately painted ornaments will grace your home with holiday elegance.

Sneak Preview—Easter Royal Egg – This lovely Faberge-like egg will be featured in the April issue of Creative Crafter.

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