About Arts & Crafts: Thinking Ahead - Craft Projects for Warm Weather

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Arts & Crafts From Kate Pullen, your About Arts & Crafts Editor The weather is getting warmer, the nights are getting longer and there's a definite feel that we are heading towards summer. I've been browsing our arts and crafts pages this week looking at projects for warmer weather and I've selected some great ones to share with you. I hope you enjoy them! Happy crafting - Kate Make Citronella Bucket Candles Repel bugs from your outdoor parties and also add some twinkling candlelight with these citronella bucket candles. This tutorial shows you how to create your own bucket candles at home. Search Related Topics:  candle making supplies  candle making safety  natural mosquito control Arm Knitting Basics Is it possible to knit without needles? Yes, and arms make a great substitute! While this isn't specifically a summer project, most arm knitters like to 'knit' with bear arms, making this a warmer weather technique to try. Learn more about arm knitting and how it is taking the knitting world by storm. Search Related Topics:  arm knitting  knitting techniques  learning to knit Knots for Macramé Macramé jewelry is a perfect addition to a summer wardrobe, and it is a great low cost way to make jewelry. You need very little in the way of equipment to get started and soon you could be creating accessories for all your summer outfits. Learn about the most common knots to use in macramé jewelry projects. Search Related Topics:  making macrame jewelry  macrame knots  making fiber jewelry Paper Star Earrings Make some light weight earrings to add a dash of color to summer outfits. These earrings are quick and easy to make using just a couple of strips of paper. Why not make a few extra pairs for friends? Search Related Topics:  paper star  rubber stamp jewelry  Related Searches Scrapbook Craft Craft Ideas for Kids Craft Light Craft Paper Handmade Craft Featured Articles Nest and Egg Card Origami Cupcake Toppers 30 Quotes for a Scrapbook for a Little Boy Tote Bag to Crochet How to Make Seed Bead Flowers Sketchbook Ideas   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Arts & Crafts newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Clothespin Bride and Groom Tutorials Make a Clothespin Groom Doll Make a Clothespin Bride Doll More Clothespin Doll Characters to Make Advertisement