Three Craft Questions for Martha Stewart

We asked you on Facebook what crafting advice you needed from Martha Stewart -- and you responded with some excellent questions! Martha selected three and answered them below. Find more Martha Stewart Crafts products, including the new paint line from Plaid, in our stores or on joann.com! Thank you, Martha!

Dana Graziano Stradley
What is the one, must-have crafting item/tool that you always have in your bag of tricks?

A scoring board and a bone folder! I know that’s more than one item, but they work together beautifully and are essential for creating crisp folds and neat creases. I use our scoring board and bone folder for all of my paper projects like cards, envelopes, boxes, rosettes, paper pom-poms, and hanging decorations.

Joyce Rudman Rothchild Weeks
How do you remove hot glue from ribbon, fabric etc?

Removing hot glue from ribbon or fabric can be challenging, but there is a way to salvage your piece! Place the material in the freezer until it becomes stiff and brittle, then use a kitchen spoon or butter knife to chip the glue off of the fabric. If this doesn’t work, try transferring the glue to a scrap piece of cotton with a hot iron, or blot the glued area with acetone. Be sure to test a small, discreet area of the fabric first to make sure the acetone will not damage the material.

Stacey Greene
How do I get remotivated?

The Internet is a wonderful tool with unlimited sources of inspiration that are sure to get you excited about crafting again. Visit our blog, The Crafts Dept., to see what the crafts editors of Martha Stewart Living are up to. You may also try taking a break from large-scale, challenging projects. Instead, work on a smaller craft that you can finish in one sitting or a weekend. The satisfaction of completing a project will motivate you to work up to more elaborate, time-consuming crafts.