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  1. Dry a flower by hanging it upside down in a warm and airy place: works well for roses!
  2. I like to keep beads in the little trays that frozen herbs come in (garlic, parsley, basil, etc.) (v @kap286)
  3. Got useful tips? Reply @craft_tips
  4. Learn tips for photographing Halloween costumes: http://bit.ly/3XXGVC
  5. Store nuts in the freezer! http://bit.ly/4zm7EA
  6. PCs in craft/workshops suck in lots of dust (and pet hair). Clean them every 6 mo. to avoid overheating and fan noise. (v @monkeysailor)
  7. Tips for repairing your shoes: http://bit.ly/3AOPDU
  8. Paint pumpkins with blackboard paint for a reusable decoration you can "carve" over and over: http://bit.ly/3RkIaW
  9. Always wear a respirator when working with craft resin; just casting outside is not enough to save your lungs!
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  11. Business cards tame ribbon/trim bits; notch sides, wrap, and secure. (via @eekasweek)
  12. Got crafty pointers? Reply @craft_tips !
  13. Wind your floss around a bobbin, pinching the original label inside so when you run out, you have the color number right there!
  14. Sewing mark transfer paper (the waxy kind) works great for embroidery patterns, too!
  15. Tips for beginner sewers/sewists! http://bit.ly/3sBxqe
  16. Tips for what to do with leftover wine: http://bit.ly/1cbCh9
  17. Use a lint roller to pick up stray threads from your ironing board after working on a sewing project.
  18. Use an over-the-door fabric pocket shoe organizer for fabric (<=1yd) pieces you can see and access easily! (via @loisellendesign)
  19. Quickly mark felt circles for cutting: http://bit.ly/lqJqh
  20. An eraser makes a great stump replacement when embossing metal. To make designs "pop" out! (via @CraftyChica)