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How To: Make paper cutting art for your home
In order to make paper cutting art for your home, you will need: paper, pencils, X-acto knife, card stock, scissors, self-healing cutting mat, poster board, adhesive, and a scanner.
How To: Make a Paper Airplane Jet with Landing Gear
Learn how to make a cool paper air plane jet with landing gear. This one will fly far too.
How To: Make a Japanese paper orb
Kirigami is a variation of origami where the artist is allowed to make small cuts in the paper (from Japanese "kiru" = to cut, "gami" = paper). This allows more complex designs, such as these Japanese paper orbs! They are fast and fun to make and can be hung from your ceiling as original home decor. Learn how to fold them in this narrated video demonstration.
How To: Fold a two-piece jet paper airplane
Watch this instructional paper craft video to fold a paper airplane called the two-piece jet. The two-piece jet airplane is a sharp, fast flyer. This is an intermediate origami project. You will need two pieces of origami paper to fold the two-piece jet. Fold a two-piece jet paper airplane.
How To: Work with paper mache
This video will show those who are interested how to make paper mache and how to use it in artwork as well. A quick and simple way to make paper mache starts with nothing but common newspaper. After soaking your newspaper in water for a while, place the newspaper in a blender with some more warm water and blend it into a fine paste. After this, you should strain out the excess water and then mix this solution with some whiting powder, or chalk, in order to get your finished paper mache, which...
How To: Make a papier mâché mask
Learn how to make a papier mâché mask. Make a papier-mache mask for Halloween, a masquerade party, Carnival time, or anytime!
How To: Craft a cute paper gift box for knitted gifts
Choosing the right gift for your friend or girlfriend is obviously the most important part of gifting, but you can make your gift extra special by wrapping it in a lovely package.
How To: Make Lady Gaga's crystalized spike abstract Grammys headpiece
When we first saw Lady Gaga donning this, well, gaga headpiece at the Grammy Awards, we were wondering what the Fortress of Solitude was doing on her head. The headpiece, composed of what look like stalactites crystalized with thousands of swavorski crystals, looked like an Abstract Expressionist sculpture, and made little sense.
How To: Make a frill necked lizard
The Frill-necked Lizard is a considerably difficult model. If you can learn how to make this model,you are an expert of Origami. This video is from a Japanese website but don't worry, just follow the hands.
How To: Hand-dye and crinkle seam binding for vintage cards
Jenniesbarn has created a video tutorial about how to make hand-dyed crinkle seam binding. She says that crinkle seam binding is popular because it has a vintage look. To begin, she uses a mister to spray water on a ribbon strip in order to allow the strip to crinkle easily and allow color to absorb more evenly when dyed. Afterwards, spray the dye and tossle the ribbon at the same time. It is possible to blend different colors by spraying a different colored dye afterwards. Once the desired c...
How To: Make scalloped borders on paper by using punches
Learn how to add extra flair to paper edges with paper punches. This video tutorial shows different tools that will change the borders of paper and how to use those tools. Paper punches change the border of papers and expands the options of basic card making.
How To: Make a Post-it note and pen holder
This tutorial paper craft video will teach you how to make an exceptionally cute post it note holder that also holds a pen. This is a cute idea for the office or for at home, and your friends and family will surely be impressed by your skill with paper products.
How To: Make a cute paper envelope for holding cards
This video will show you how to make your very own envelope. This envelope is great for holding cards or other treats. It's also a great idea for any occasion. Your friends and family will be raving about your skills with paper when you give them this super cute card envelope!
How To: Make an owl spinner card
This how-to video shows how to make an owl spinner card out of paper. Learn how to make a designer art card with a spinning owl design.
How To: Make a diamond pop-up cracker card
You only need one single sheet of paper for this card fold, so grab it an watch this tutorial to learn how to make a diamond pop-up cracker card. Don't know what a cracker card is? Watch thee video and find out what this 3D homemade card is all about. You only need a single strip of card stock (10cm x 29.7cm). So quick, so simple — so make one! This is a great little crd that's easy to send through the post office.
How To: Make pretty fabric flowers
Fabric flowers make the perfect accent to any card or project. In this video, learn how to make pretty fabric flowers for your crafts. These flowers are fast and easy to make and can be made out of scrap fabric you have hanging around the house. These flowers are an inexpensive alternative to buying fancy and pricey cards at the store. Plus, everyone likes a personal touch.
How To: Make a three dimensional paper design
This handy instructional video teaches the budding paper-design-enthusiast how to construct a three-dimensional paper word design. All you need is paper, an Exacto knife, a ruler, and a pen. Now you can make any word you've ever wanted to make stand up do it more quickly and easily than ever before. Ideal for teachers. Christmas lights optional.
How To: Make a great bow from a ribbon
Butternutsage offers her technique for tying a perfect bow in a ribbon for use with cards or gift wrapping. You will need a length of ribbon four times the area you're going to cover. First, make a loop and pinch it with your fingers. You should "pucker" the ribbon as you pinch it, to achieve a smooth knot. Take the other end of the ribbon around your loop, as if you're tying your shoes. Push the tail end of the ribbon through your ribbon to create another loop, just like tying shoes. Pull on...
How To: Make window cards
In this Arts & Crafts video tutorial you will learn how to make window cards. Supplies needed are trimmer with scoring blade, Fiskars templates, Fiskars ultra shape xpress, glitter, cardstock and embellishments. Take a 81/2 x 6 inch cardstock , score the center at 3‚Äù mark and fold it. Take a colored paper about ¬O‚Äù smaller than the card, cut out a 2.5 heart with the help of the template and glue it on the card. Then open the card and cut out a 1.5 heart from the center of the 2.5 heart. N...
How To: Make a bow out of ribbon
The days of asking mom to wrap your presents are over! In this tutorial, learn how to tie a perfect bow for your present out of ribbon.
How To: Make paper mache mirrors
This illustrate us how to make paper mache mirror. Here are the following steps.Step 1:Take a piece of cardboard and make two circle on it with two different circumference.Step 2: Now cut through the outer circle as well as the inner circle to obtain the rim.Step 3 : Now take a sheet of cardboard and cut it in shape of a flower.Step 4: In the center of the sheet place the rim.Step 5: Now along the petals of the flower stick a pile of rounded newspaper.Step 6 : On this newspaper and cardboard ...
How To: Make crepe paper designs
Martha Stewart and kids editorial director Jodi Levine shares ideas for decorating Easter eggs with crepe paper. Crepe paper is one of my favorite materials. It's actually tissue paper that has been reinforced with sizing and "creped," a crinkling method that yields a medium that is incredibly pliable yet sturdy enough to iron and sew. Beautiful and durable, it lends itself to countless applications. In fact, I walked down the aisle with a bouquet of crepe paper blooms! I recently realized ho...
How To: Make a Paper Blowgun with Darts(Easy)
Blowguns can be really fun and accurate if they're made well. The darts hurt even without 'upgrades' so I really don't recommend adding needles to the points.
How To: Crafter supersized red paper flowers for Christmas
If you need to decorate your house fast for the holidays, then supersized decor is the way to go. Yeah, you could buy those tacky big Christmas ornament balls fastened with big red ribbons at the store, but if you're looking for elegant Christmas decor then making it is the way to go.
How To: Make a gift box from a template
Any old box can provide the template for making a gift box. Trace the pattern out onto the desired material, and then cut it out. Watch this video paper design tutorial and learn how to hand make a fancy gift box.
How To: Make a paper flower lamp
You need scissors and some patience. Also, pick up a small flashlight to light your paper craft.
How To: Make a purse made from a paper bag
Watch this video to learn how to make a cute paper bag purse and embellish it.
How To: Make a 3-D star Christmas ornament out of paper
You can make these stars out of wrapping paper scraps, designer paper or any other festive paper that catches your eye. Turn them into 3-D crafts that you can hang from your tree, attach as extras to gifts or use as decorations.
How To: Make a note card holder
Watch this video tutorial on how to make a note card holder that holds four note cards and four envelopes. You will need a large piece of cardstock to complete this box. Use double stick tape to hold the joints together. You can decorate the outside with store bought cut outs or use recycled scraps of paper and ribbon.
How To: Make quick and easy pop-up cards
Celebrate Easter in style with a collection of fabulous and funky pop-up designs! These stunning makes are simple to create and bound to delight all ages, from overexcited kids to visiting grandparents. Corinne Bradd shows Kristy Clark just how easy it is, and adds a few clever tips of her own.
How To: Make handmade treat boxes
In this Arts & Crafts video tutorial you will learn how to make handmade treat boxes. Materials needed for this project are trimmer with scoring blade, PDF template, cardstock, scissors, Fiskars fingertip craft knife, Fiskars templates, Fiskars ultra shape Xpress, decorative scissors and embellishments. Download the PDF template from http://artycrafty.wordpress.com, print it out on a cardstock on the non-decorative side and cut out the shape along the thick line. Then score along the dotted l...
How To: Make a blooming paper flower
This video shows us how to make a blooming paper flower. To start, you shall first draw a flower on your computer, using paint or other similar program. The flower should be simple, a circle with eight identical pedals arranged around it. Print your drawing and, using a pair of scissors, cut your flower out leaving no excess paper. Take each pedal and fold it inwards towards the center of your circle. Now, get a bowl that will easily accommodate your flower and fill it with enough water to al...
How To: Make a tri-shutter birthday card w/ Cricut Paper Pups
The queen of cute cards CardCrazy09, shows viewers how to make an adorable tri-fold card using products from Die Cuts with a View (Pet Stacks) and products from the Cricut personal die cutting machine and the Gypsy portable design studio. CardCrazy09 demonstrates how she used two cartridges from the Cricut in her design, the Doodle Charms and Paper Pups cartridges. She also shows how using the Gypsy Portable Design Studio allows card making gurus to size their designs to scale. CardCrazy09 sp...
How To: Make a picture flip greeting card
If you're looking for a new way to show your feelings without buying a sappy Hallmark greeting card, then your solution: Make your own card.
How To: Make a suspension greeting card
This tutorial greeting card video will teach you how to create your very own suspension card that's great for holidays and other occasions. Everyone will marvel at your cardmaking skills when they see this beautiful paper piece of art.
How To: Make authentic (and totally eco-friendly) Mexican papier mâché paste
Forget using glue or wallpaper paste, the best recipe for paper mache uses nothing more than flour and water. There's no set ratio, just mix what you think looks right. The key to this recipe is boiling the paste after you have mixed it.
How To: Create a Jacob's Ladder with post-it note pads
From the creators of the Diet Coke and Mentos experiment, EeepyBird show us how to have fun with sticky notes. Glue together stacks of post it pads. Write whatever you like on the side of the stack. End result has a cool Jacob's Ladder effect. Fun paper trick!
How To: Fold a floating paper boat
This video is about how to make a paper floating boat by using only a single paper. These boats are really liked by the children in rainy season and they play with them where water gets collected or some kind of lakes or ponds. It can be made by just folding the paper in three folds and opening it to make a boat. This boat is easy to make and can be used as toys ,decoration material etc. boats are just childhood memories.
How To: Make a paper rose out of a napkin
Get in touch with your creative side with help from Janice of Paper Beads! In this video tutorial, learn how to make paper roses out of a napkin... a perfect embelishment to any scrapbooking project or paper craft creation. Spend your afternoon making these adorable flowers to adorn all over your creative projects!
How To: Make an easy and inexpensive DIY frame for your art
Framing and matting your favorite posters or art can get expensive! In this Curbly video tutorial, you'll learn how to make a quick and inexpensive frame. All you need are some basic supplies available at almost any arts and crafts supply store including: A sheet of plywood, a plexiglass cut to the size of the plywood, archival paper cut to the size of the plywood, frameless corner clips, and a bracket.