[1stPickSites] (05/22/07) Time to Get Crafty Online

Time to Get Crafty Online

These days, Grandma's not the only one knitting scarves for
family and friends. Crafty souls of every generation are jumping
on the homemade bandwagon and presenting their loved ones with
one-of-a-kind gifts. And today's crafter can take advantage of a
powerful tool that Grandma didn't have: the Internet.

The Net isn't just for trading computer code and online auctions;
it's also a rich source of camaraderie with fellow craft
enthusiasts. Is beading your passion? Do you long to increase
your skills with needle and thread? Or do you find yourself drawn
to fine handmade papers? Wherever your creative instincts lead
you, the Internet is the way to connect with like-minded folks.

Here are a few of the many vibrant online crafting communities
that are just a click away:

*    GetCrafty [ http://www.getcrafty.com/ ] is dedicated to "the
art of everyday life" with project instructions, thrifty and
creative solutions to everyday problems, and special community
events such as the annual charitable "scarf drive." The site's
sister forum, Glitter 
[ http://www.supernaturale.com/ ] provides a direct connection
with crafters of every variety.

*    Craftown [ http://www.craftown.com/ ] is a feast of free
projects, patterns, and links to more great resources. If you
need to jump-start your creative muse, this place just might do
the trick.

*    Craftster.org [ http://www.craftster.org/yabbse/index.php ]
takes the form of a bulletin board where creative types come to
trade tips and ideas on current projects. The tone here tends to
lean in favor of the offbeat and wacky creations. If you were the
kind of kid who liked to color outside the lines, you'll feel
right at home.

And don't forget to visit the Hobbies page
[
http://portal.hungryminds.com/etip.asp?topic=dd00&promo=tipHoliday
Link1203&link=www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/Section/id-100034.html ]
on Dummies.com for crafting books and articles sure to inspire
you with ideas for injecting some creativity into your holiday
decorating and gift-giving this year!

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