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How To: Make Mexican papel picado paper cuts using chisels

This video tutorial is in the Arts & Crafts category where you will learn how to make Mexican papel picado paper cuts using chisels. This is a traditional craft of Mexico. There are various forms and sizes of chisels used for this purpose. The designs you can cut on paper are only limited by your imagination. First you got to make a design on paper. Then you got to stack up 40 to 50 sheets of paper and staple them together. Now you can start cutting the paper stack using a chisel and a hammer...

How To: Make a gift box out of fabric with little sewing

This project requires very little sewing experience. If you can do a basic whip-stitch, cut fabric and use an iron, you can do this. This is a great gift idea and you can use up those old fabric scraps, trims and beads. The best thing about it, is that you can customize the box to any occasion. Watch this how to video tutorial and learn how to make a fabric gift box.

How To: Make paper look old with tea

In this video, we learn how to make paper look old with tea. First, make tea in a plastic container by placing warm water in it and leaving a couple tea bags in. Next, take a normal piece of copy paper and submerge it in the water. Get all the air pockets out so it is completely soaked into the water. Next, press down on all the areas of the paper and leave there for several minutes, or until you have your desired color. When this is done, lay the paper out to dry. When it's done drying, the ...

How To: Make a Cricut belated birthday card

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a Cricut belated birthday card. First, cut the turtle out using the Walk in my Garden cartridge. After you cut this out, add in details to the shell using different colors. After you put the turtle together, place it on a blue card stock that has a pattern over the bottom of it. Next, place a ribbon around the middle of the card. On the top, place a message in a framed piece of card stock that says "Sorry I'm Late!". After you make this, fill out the car...

How To: Make a ribbon bow with the help of toothpicks

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a ribbon bow with the help of toothpicks. Start with a full twist on your ribbon, then place it behind the toothpick and hold it in place with another toothpick. Next, make another loop and then do a front loop with a half of a twist. Now, secure those in place with toothpicks and do three side loops with half twists. Secure them with toothpicks, then continue with larger loops made with half twists. When finished, hold the ribbon in the middle with your...

How To: Make an owl Halloween card using Cricut Storybook

Learn how to make an owl Halloween card using the Cricut Storybook cartridge: Mary explains how to make a 5 x 5 inch square Halloween card in a few simple steps. On page 34 of the Cricut Storybook manual you'll find the owl. Cut the owl at 3 inches out of the darker brown by hitting shift and the owl. Then cut the owl out in the shadow and layer it. Give the owl big google eyes. Cut a tag out of Tags, Bags, Boxes and More at 4 inches. Then run it through the crimper. Then cut the letters W-H-...

How To: Make lucky folded-paper stars with origami

With this guide, you'll learn how to make lucky folded-paper stars with origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, including a step-by-step overview of the folding process, as well as to get started making your own colorful paper stars, watch this free origami lesson.

How To: Fold Kirigami with the Craft ROBO

The Craft ROBO is a machine that lets you cut and score paper with precision and repetition. This is really handy if you're into scrapbooking or want to make shipping boxes, envelopes or promos for your Etsy shop. Perhaps you want to take it to the next level to create unique paper sculptures, pop-up books or custom vinyl stickers.

How To: Antique your own paper

Aging paper is a great way incorporate learning about antiquities from the past while doing a fun hands on project in the classroom. It's easy and really adds something special to projects or even to do just for fun in your spare time.

How To: Make 3D snowflakes

Steps on how to make 3D paper snowflakes for decorating your home. Things you need: 6 pieces of square paper of equal size. scissors. gum. stapler. Steps: 1. Fold one paper to make a triangle. 2. Make three uniform cuts from both directions towards the center leaving a gap along the center. 5. Unfold the paper, let the edges of the inner cuttings meet to make a tube-like appearance and gum the edges together. 6. Turn over the paper and do the same on the second cutting. 7. Turn back again to ...

How To: Make a paper design photo wallet

The viewer learns how to place make a photo wallet. This is a very detailed description of a simple yet beautiful project. As noted at the start of the video there are many ways to make a photo wallet. This video serves as a example of one of the many ways a photo wallet can be made. Before attempting this project the viewer should watch the video to make sure that they have all the materials needed. (Scorer, paper, tool for measurement etc.) This is a detailed project that may take some time...

How To: Make a spider piñata

Are you expecting a party? Make your party fun by learning how to make a piñata! This tutorial teaches you how to make a piñata and design the piñata into a spider. This is great for a Halloween party. Upon completion of the video, you will also be able to make a piñata and design it into a spider. By showing the creation process, you can follow the instructions accurately and the piñata will look as though you purchased it from a party store.

How To: Make a papier-mâché Halloween pumpkin

In this tutorial, we learn how to make paper mache Halloween pumpkins. You can purchase the pumpkin already made in the correct shape. When you are read to paint it, use orange pain and then a darker color in the creases to make it look realistic. You may need to smooth the pumpkin out before you paint, to make it easier to paint. Let the paint dry when finished, then add a gloss on. You can also paint on faces and different designs if you want to spice things up. You don't have to paint them...

How To: Make a six pointed paper snowflake

This video shows you how you can easily make a simple but beautiful 6-pointed paper snowflake. The video starts with all the things you need to make this snowflake, like a A4 size paper, a scissors etc. The instructions are shown on the screen as the skilled hands show you how easily you too can make a paper snowflake within a couple of minutes. Can't say you will find a better video tutorial on how to make a beautiful paper snowflake.

How To: Make an earth friendly paper wallet

This video illustrates the method of making a eco-friendly earth wallet at home. You will need a paper sheet , glue and a pair of scissors.This can be done as follows -Step 1Take a sheet of paper and fold it so as to create a envelope. Glue it properly to ensure it is bonded properly.Step 2Repeating the above procedure , make two more such paper envelopes - One with a smaller size while the other one a bit bigger.Step 3Stick these envelopes together. Now , using the scissors cut the ends of t...

How To: Craft an easy 2-step Christmas tree card

Now that it's down to the wire close to Christmas, if you haven't made out your Christmas cards yet then you sure as hell better start now. Since we know you probably have few materials and very little time to work on them, check out this paper design tutorial to learn how to craft an easy 2-step Christmas tree card.

How To: Fold durable paper ninja stars

This tutorial demonstrates how to make Ninja stars out of 2 pieces of lined notebook paper. Lined paper make your star look cooler and help you keep track of your folds. Fold you paper into five equal sections with a small section left over at the top. This is about five and a half lines per section. Next fold over one corner of the edge that is farthest away from you and then fold over the corner of the opposite edge. Set this paper aside. Repeat the process with your second sheet of paper e...

How To: Make a paper inchworm from a wrapped straw

Sure, individually wrapped straws of the sort found at your favorite café, diner or fast-food joint might seem like a colossal waste — and actually be a colossal waste, for that matter — but there's no denying that there's a lot of fun to be had with the straw wrappers themselves. With this tutorial, for instance, you'll learn how to make a cinchy paper inchworm.

How To: Make a Marie Antoinette inspired matchbox

The Artful Paper Doll demonstrates how to make a Marie Antoinette inspired matchbox. Trace the matchbox template onto a piece of decorative paper. Score the template on the creases and then cut the template out of the decorative paper. Fold the creases up. Affix the creases into a square basket shape with dabs of glue to hold the flaps closed. Fold and glue the ends of the box sleeve together. Slide the basket into the sleeve to form the matchbox. Embellish the box as desired. The box can be ...

How To: Make a decorative paper star

This is a great instructional video on how to make a decorative paper star. The materials you need are color papers, ruler, stapler, scissors, adhesive tape, pencil and cutting pliers. Take a paper and make a square of 20 cm side. Now fold the paper twice and get a triangular shape. Now draw four lines on it. Then cut along the lines with the help of scissors. Take the middle square and staple it. Then go to the back side and staple the ends. Repeat this process and get a star. You can make t...

How To: Make a paper bullet for a paper gun

See how to make a paper gun -- this video tutorial will show you how to make a paper bullet for a paper gun. It's not that hard to make your own paper gun, so why not try and make paper bullets to go with them? Every paper gun needs paper bullets. You will need tape, scissors, and paper.

How To: Assemble a flower-fold die-cut flowers w/ a glue gun

In this video, we learn how to assemble a flower-fold die-cut with a glue gun. First, cut out different fabrics in the flower shape. Put them all into different piles according to their sizes. After this, put hot glue into the middle of the fabric and fold the flowers in half. When finished, put the pieces together with hot glue going in a circle. Continue to do this with all the different sizes. When you are done, all the colors of fabrics should show, then place a button in the middle with ...

How To: Make a CD mini album

Joann of "Paper Crafting" shows you how to create a CD mini album. What it is, is actually a pop up photo album that you create using a CD case. The materials needed are 1) a CD case. 2) various decorations to put on the outside/inside depending on your taste. 3) cardstock type paper that can be folded around 8 times: on each "fold" you will put a photo- preferably the album will have a theme. Then you fold it up and put it in the Cd Case and embellish the front however you like.