Arts and Crafts in the Library
Cathy Belben, Librarian, Burlington-Edison High School
Updated November 2006

 

WLMA 2003 and 2004Conference Materials "Crafts on the Brain"

bullet Crafts on the Brain Slide Show (PowerPoint)
bullet Big List of Ideas for Doing Crafts in the Library 
bullet Crafts Bibliography: Books
bullet Crafts Bibliography:  Magazines and Websites
bullet How to Fund Craft Projects

Cool Craft Websites

bullet Create for Less--all the crafting supplies you could ask for--at a discount!
bullet Craftster.org
bullet CraftPop.com--clearinghouse for craft sites and craft-related stuff
bulletScrapability--scrapbooking and other arts and crafts projects. http://scrapability.squarespace.com/
bulletPaper Source--Products and ideas for papercrafters.  www.paper-source.com
bulletCrafty ChicaKathy Cano-Murillo's site with links to all sorts of projects, many are Mexican in orgin:  www.craftychica.com
bulletNot Martha: Ahh...the antithesis of Martha Stewart, the young woman who operates this sites has the kind of craft disasters we all dream of...and many successes, too. Check out her fun ideas at www.megan.scatterbrain.org/notmartha
bulletReady Made:  The online version of the print magazine has lots of ideas for reusing and recycling and making cool stuff:  www.readymademag.com
bulletBea's Diary:  Go to the archives and check out "Things to Make."  Very cool crafts, including collage, alternative gift ideas, and vintage envelopes.  www.beasdiary.com
bulletShe Made This:  A "resource for grrls who create."  Lots of fun ideas for stuff to make. www.shemadethis.com
bulletCrafty Gal:  Check out the archives for lots of craft ideas, the "table" section is where you'll find craft stuff. www.craftygal.com
bulletGet Crafty:  A hip, funny site with some strange projects (and some normal ones, too).   http://getcrafty.com
bulletFridge Door: A great place to get inspiration for crafts, quotes, ect. www.fridgedoor.com
bulletFancifuls, Inc.: www.fancifuls.com
Lots of great trinkets and charms you can order to decorate your craft projects.
bulletBead Bee: www.beadbee.com
Great place to order alphabet beads and other beads for projects.
bulletScrapworks
www.scrapworks.com
If you're a scrapbooker, this is a great site for ideas and products.
bulletRocky Mountain Hobbies
www.rockymountainhobbies.com
Another great site for ordering scrapbooking supplies; also check the "Gold Mine" for ideas.
bulletMa Vinci's Reliquary
http://crafts.dm.net/mall/reliquary/
Great rubber stamps and ideas for creating cards and stuff!


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