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How To: Make a tribal, "good time" cardboard drum
Having a congo drum there for those impromptu African dance groove sessions at your pad is a smart idea, but authentic drums are quite costly.
How To: Wrap a gift using a paper flower
Why wrap presents with plain old paper? Watch this how to video and learn a fun creative way to pack gifts using paper flowers.
How To: Make Zutter binding for book making
Watch this instructional book making video to make a Zutter binding for your hand made book. A Zutter is a tool for punching in coil binding. Choose the paper and binding material that your would like to use for your book. This is an easy way to make spiral notebooks and bound books for gifts, school projects and manuscripts.
How To: Make a bulletin board
We all need a place to stick things such as notices and memos. If only there was some sort of board on which we could post these bulletins! Fear not, this video will teach you how you can make your own bulletin board using basic arts and crafts supplies.
How To: Make a decorated tissue box
A great art project to give as a gift. You will need a tissue box, medium gloss, tissue paper, various items to decorate with such as buttons, ribbon, sparkling gems, sequins, etc. The video gives instruction on exactly how to make the tissue box. Make a decorated tissue box.
How To: Create paper mache paste
For any artists who would like to know how to create paper mache paste for a project, this video is great to watch. For this project, you will need some Elmer's glue and water. After emptying an entire bottle of Elmer's glue into a bowl, add about 1/4 the amount of water to the mixture. You will then need to mix the paste and water mixture thoroughly in order to get an even consistency. You will then be able to stick your newspaper onto your mold using this paste mixture. Create paper mache p...
How To: Craft a magazine cutout woven magazine tote bag
Living organically and eco-friendly can be chic if you know how to play your cards. If you're a magazine reading fiend who has more issues now than can fit in Carrie Bradshaw's closet, then you can craft an environmentally friendly magazine bag to hold all your stuff.
How To: Make a Cricut popsicle birthday card
Cardcrazy09 teaches you how to create a popsicle birthday card using Cricut. You'll need the Doodlecharms cartridge for this. Start with a white piece of card stock, then apply an orange piece on top, slightly smaller than the one below. On top of that add a smaller piece of card stock with circles on it. This is the base for the card, you are ready to move on to the next pieces. You cut a small piece of orange card stock and then on top of that glue a smaller piece with the text message. Glu...
How To: Make a Paper Origami Gift Bag with Own Logo Design
Video: . Learn how to make a paper origami gift bag with own logo design (branded paper gift bag). The final size of the paper bag is with width: 18cm and hight:15cm.
How To: Make a mother's day card with doilies
A cute card for mother's Day! Puts those old doilies to use.
How To: Craft a simple Hello Kitty girl's greeting card
When it comes to Valentine's Day, undoubtedly the Hallmark Holiday extraordinaire of the year, pink and red-hued cards are in plentiful stock at all major retailers. But rather than buy a mass-produced card, why not show a bit more love for your, well, love, by making your own card?
How To: Make a big buckle greeting card
Make a card, demonstrated with CTMH products. This card has a buckle that holds the card closed. Watch this video card-making tutorial and learn how to craft a big buckle greeting card.
How To: Cut out paper letters using the Craft Robo
The Craft Robo is a useful tool for papercrafters, card makers and scrapbookers, which will allow you to cut letters out of any type of paper and using any sort of font you have in your library. Add a professional look to your next paper craft project!
How To: Craft a Spiderman box favor and card
It didn't take Spiderpig from "The Simpsons" movie to convince us that Spiderman was cool. A staple comic and TV show from our childhood, he was a masked hero who always had a heart...and a taste for redheads.
How To: Make paper airplanes
In this video series, watch as expert craftsman Sean Salazar teaches how to make paper airplanes. get tips on different types of paper airplanes, what the different kinds are used for, and how to assemble various easy kids crafts from your home.
How To: Cut a Nestability die in a QuicKutz Revolution machine
While embossing machines are marketed to be used brand specifically, all those Nestability dies and embossing folders are completely compatible with a QuicKutz Revolution embossing machine. Make the most of your stamping materials without having to purchase to much of everything. Watch this video crafting tutorial and learn how to use Nestability dies and embossing folders to make die cuts with a QuicKutz Revolution embossing and die-cutting machine.
How To: Kirigami a heart pocket
Learn how to make a cool little heart shaped cup out of two pieces of paper and some folding and cutting. Similar to origami, the Japanese art of kirigami requires the use of scissors.
How To: Make a paper boat that sails
Folding paper into shapes is fun. Folding paper into a toy that you an actually use is even better! Making a paper boat is not only a great rainy day activity but works just as well on a beautiful summer's day.
How To: Fold a super suzy paper airplane
Watch this instructional paper craft video to fold a paper airplane called the Super Suzy. The Super Suzy airplane is a zippy flyer. This is an intermediate origami project. You will need two pieces of origami paper to complete this paper craft airplane. The Super Suzy is a cute, acrobatic paper plane. Fold a super suzy paper airplane.
How To: Create a mechanical dog card with Martha Stewart
Dogs are cute little things, so why not create a dog card for a loved one (or maybe for the big dog of your house, your dad, for this Father's Day)?
How To: Make papier-mâché
In elementary school, we all experienced the wonders of papier mâché, that wonderfully malleable mixture of paper and glue (or maybe paper, flour, and water). Once it hardens, it's a homemade work of art. And homemade papier mâché is art on the cheap, allowing your imagination to soar without breaking your budget.
How To: Make a bowl from recycled paper
In this video, Liz Grotyohann demonstrates how to make decorative bowls from recycled paper. The materials required for the purpose a bowl shaped mold, a blender, a basin of water, a tray, a paper making tool, a sponge, some cloth and any kind of household waste paper like paper bags or junk mail. Liz prefers to use compressed packaging material and lines the bowls with old maps. She wets the map and covers the bowl with it. Pieces of brown paper are put in a blender with water and blended to...
How To: Cut and emboss a Nestability die in a Sizzix Big Kick
While embossing machines are marketed to be used brand specifically, all those Nestability dies and embossing folders are completely compatible with a Sizzix Big Kick embossing machine. Make the most of your stamping materials without having to purchase to much of everything. Watch this video crafting tutorial and learn how to use Nestability dies and embossing folders to make die cuts with a Sizzix Big Kick embossing and die-cutting machine.
How To: Make elegant parchment flowers
Etsy is the place to get all your handmade needs and wants met. Etsy encourages personal connections between sellers and consumers. On Etsy you can connect with the handmade and crafty communities, and learn more about the process of making handmade goods like soaps, candles, invitations and more.
How To: Craft mini paper prima roses using Cricut
Here's an easy way to decorate your Valentine's Day handmade cards, gift wrap, envelopes, or gifts. Prima roses are teeny paper roses you can certainly purchase at a store, but they're a lot cheaper to make at home.
How To: Make a suspension style greeting card
Make this cute baby card, demonstrated using CTMH products. The suspended circle can be wound up, so when the recipient takes it out of the envelope, it will spin. Watch this video card-making tutorial and learn how to craft a suspension style greeting card.
How To: Make a handy paper CD case
Lost the jewel case for one of your CDs or making a mix-CD as a gift? Don't let that CD get scratched. Here's a real simple method to fold a quick and easy case for any stray CD. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to make your own today!
How To: Create a pistol replica out of paper
Boys and their guns! Make paper replicas of guns is a great way to exude a sense of creativity and have some fun. This video will demonstrate how to create a pistol replica out of paper.
How To: Make Halloween spider crafts
Add a scary spider necklace and bracelet to your Halloween costume. Learn how to make spider necklaces and bracelets in this free crafting video series.
How To: Craft a vintage inspired paper flower
The biggest pro paper flowers have over real flowers is that they last a hell of a lot longer. So whoever receives your paper flower will be able to cherish the present for longer than a few days.
How To: Age a piece of paper so it looks antique
In this how-to video, you will learn how to easily age paper. First, crumple the paper up into a ball and then unfold. Next, set the oven to 200 degrees F and make some tea. Get a cookie sheet and lay the crumpled paper over wax paper. Take the tea bag and smash it against the paper. Yellow liquid should seep through the paper bag and onto the crumpled paper. Place the tray into the oven for about four minutes. Next, carefully take out the pan. Your paper now has an aged look. Viewing this vi...
How To: Make a paper Mardi Gras mask
Get the beads and masks out... it's Mardi Gras time! Instead of buying everything from a store and spending boat loads of cash, save by making this year's mask out of paper with help from this free tutorial. Learn how to make your own homemade Mardi Gras mask with help from this video presented by Learn How To.
How To: Make a neat paper hat
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a paper hat easily with only one piece of paper. First, take a piece of paper and fold it in half. Once you've done this, fold two triangles on both sides of the paper. Now, flip the bottom flap up. Next, flip over the hat and flip the back flap of the hat up. Now, pick up the hate and open up both sides of the hat! You can now decorate your hat and draw on it as you wish. This is a great project for kids to do with parents or with other children!
How To: Make a flat paper shotgun
If you're into paper guns, this paper shotgun might interest you. Although this flat paper shotgun is simplistic compared to some other 3D paper guns that actual shoot, it's still a fun project to try out. You only need paper, so try folding this paper shotgun design now! Watch all three parts! Make a flat paper shotgun - Part 1 of 3.
How To: Fold an octahedron with Post-It notes
This is an instructional video on how to fold an octahedron with Post-It notes. Use 3 different colors of Post-It notes. Take 2 Post-It notes in the same color, fold it horizontally and diagonally to make four squares. Fold diagonally the sticky side, you will end up with a cross or a star. Put the tight corner between the gap, alternating the color. That's it! You will end with an octahedron Watch this video and make an octahedron using Post-It notes by yourself.
How To: Make a mini paper corset for a paper doll
Artful Paper Doll demonstrates how to make a mini paper corset for a paper doll. Take two rectangular piece of hard paper which is of measure 4 by 5 centimeters. Cut the edges of the breadth part make it round. Cut the length part inward to make it into shape of a waist. Take a pattern cloth and paste it to shapes. Now take a lace with one end trimmed. Fold it in zigzag way. This should be pasted beautifully to the bottom of the corset. Now take a thin lace and paste it over the zigzag lace i...
How To: How to make a paper bouquet for your Valentine
Not to diss real flowers or anything, but while they're pretty and all up front wrapped up in that tight bouquet, after a few days they start to look more dreary and sad than the last Nicolas Sparks movie.
How To: Make a box with scalloped lid
This is a video tutorial on how to make a box with a scalloped lid. You will need a large piece of cardstock to craft this box. Use double stick tape to hold the joints of the box together. You might need a stenciling tool to make accurate cuts. You can use store bought or use recycled scraps of paper ad ribbon to decorate the outside of the box.
How To: Make a card organizer
Watch this video tutorial on how to make a card organizer. You will need one large pice of cardstock to make this paper box. Use double stick tape to hold the joints together. When finished, you will enjoy having this homemade box to keep your hand crafted greeting cards.
How To: Make a greeting card
This sequence shows various designs of cards you can create and design. These are perfect for all occasions.