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How To: Craft mini lovebird owls Valentine's Day Nerds candy holders
Valentine's Day is coming up in only a little more than a month (we know, it seems like it was just Christmas a few days ago), so get ready to shower your amor - or amores - with love and candy by crafting this cute candy box.
How To: Quill a leaf shape easily for paper crafts
Quilling is one crafting skill you probably picked up in fourth grade and then never touched again. But it's time to bring out those long paper strips once again. Quilling is one of the easiest ways to add complex and beautiful decorations to greeting cards and other paper projects.
How To: Make a paper card wallet
Store your cards or ATC's in style with these fab paper card wallets. Corinne Bradd demonstrates how to combine clever folding techniques and fabulous papers for a fantastic project that would make an ideal gift for any keen crafter. Easy to embellish, it can be made in several different sizes, including one so small it can be hidden amongst the boughs of the Christmas tree.
How To: Use watercolor painting techniques
Polish your watercolor painting skills with this tutorial, which features tips on how to create several watercolor painting effects.
How To: Use Cricut Mini Monograms for a simple Christmas card
Card making is a great pastime and a creative hobby. A video by Cricut Christmas that shows how to create Christmas cards using simple circuit monograms. Using simple things like scissors, papers and scales you can create a simple looking yet complex and beautifully decorated card as shown in this video. The narrator who is also the person creating the actual card on video shows the steps in a very detailed manner.
How To: Make a five petal paper flower with Stampin' Up!
This art and craft video shows us how to make a five petal paper flower with stamping up. One can make this pretty card easily by following the instructions which is given clearly in the video. One can come become aware of various modern craft materials like different papers, punches available in the market and how to use them creatively. By watching this video one would be more interested in such craft work as it is done neatly without any mess.
How To: Make a cute "Bee Mine" Valentine's Day box
We know that every pink and red Hallmark card out there tells us that Valentine's Day is about smoochin' it up with your amor and generally cherishing the ones you love, but to be honest, the holiday is also about cherishing your love for candy and sweets.
How To: Make a beautiful handmade gift box for your Christmas presents
All you need is some stiff paper, like craft paper or card stock. Then follow this video to fold two pieces (make sure they are roughly the same size) into a lovely and easy gift box. Then wrap it and stick it under the tree!
How To: Make or Fold a Dollar Bill into a T-Shirt
Learn how to fold a dollar bill into a cool looking T-Shirt. Great idea for a tip at a bar or restaurant.
How To: Craft an easy glittery snowman Christmas card with the Cricut
The truth is we really don't like handmade presents. Yes, grandma, we thank you for your reindeer sweater whose nose lights up, but to be honest, nothing beats an iPad.
How To: Mix and make paper mache
In this tutorial, we learn how to mix and make paper mache. To do this, you will need: flour, water, and a large mixing bowl. Start off by pouring the flour into the mixing bowl, then adding in warm water in the same amount as the flour. After this, mix it together until you have a thick consistency. It should not be like water, more like a thick soup. Add more of the ingredients until you have this consistency. After this, dip your strips of paper into the mixture. Use them to place on your ...
How To: Make altered paper jewelry
Looking for a stylish new look without the price tag? This video tutorial will teach you how to make jewelry on a budget, with your main material being none other than paper and plastic tubing! This step by step instructional video by craftside shows you how to recycle old card stock, paper, and cardboard to make a holder for a plastic tube necklace. First they show you how to make a "matchbook" holder by just folding the card stock around the cardboard that create a little card that will hol...
How To: Make a cheery Easter bunny Easter card
Valentine's Day is known as the holiday of greeting cards (and the Hallmark Holiday extraordinaire), but that doesn't mean you can't dole out prettily adorned greeting cards during other times of the year as well.
How To: Build a manta paper plane
Want to build a unique paper airplane that flies better than everyone else? This is a very cool video that shows you how to build a manta paper plane. Build a manta paper plane.
How To: Use Stretch your Imagination Cricut for a Xmas card
This video from Cricut Christmas shows how to make a Christmas card. The narrator demonstrates the procedure explaining each step along the way. Using simple materials like paper, gum, ribbon, etc., you can create a simple yet stylish looking Christmas card. The "Stretch your Imagination" booklet by Cricut is the tool of choice. It can help create professional looking card designs easily. Watch the video to learn how to make the card.
How To: Make a Cricut spinner pinwheel card
In order to make the Spinner Pinwheel Card with your Cricut, you will need the follow: the Cricut Wild Card cartridge, card stock, ribbon, brads, printed/patterned paper, adhesive, and an ink pad.
How To: Make foiled cards
If you need to whip up a quick batch of greetings but don't want to compromise on style, give this fab technique, foiled cards, a go. Fantastic foils are easy-to-apply, give a beautiful metallic finish, and can be used for a vintage, distressed effect that the recipient of your foiled card is sure to love.
How To: Make a lovely small treat box for your holiday presents this year
This tutorial shows you how to make a lovely small box that you can use to enclose small Christmas presents, like jewelry or gift cards. There's also a special pocket for you to include a gift tag or little card!
How To: Make paper fireproof
Watch this video to learn how to make paper fireproof. First, wrap paper very tightly around a metal object. Make paper fireproof.
How To: Craft a Sesame Street Elmo card for kids
Kids make the darndest things, don't they? And whether all they've done is scribble a bunch of modern art-esque lines using five Crayola crayons in one hand at the same time or simply stamped their hands with paint on paper, parents always think their efforts are cute and deserving of praise.
How To: Mask to create backgrounds for cards & scrapbook pages
The popularity of masking is back and being used to create unique backgrounds for cards and scrapbooking. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to mask to create backgrounds for cards and scrapbook pages. These are some new ideas for masking. Everything new is old again!
How To: Craft a "And many more" birthday card
Birthday cards usually commemorate a particular birthday - your sweet 16, forever 21, and - ugh - your 30th. But this card is sweet because it says "Happy Birthday" while wishing you many more brilliant birthdays to come as well.
How To: Make a frog birthday invitation using Cricut
Have a little kiddo obsessed with slimy, swamp-dwelling amphibians? Then throwing a frog-themed birthday bash is perfect for the little fellow. Make sure your frog theme stays unified all the way through from the beginning to the candle blowout by creating these frog invitations.
How To: Fold a lock-nose dart paper airplane
Watch this instructional paper craft video to fold a paper airplane called the lock-nose dart. The lock-nose dart is a simple yet sophisticated paper plane. This is an intermediate origami project. The lock-nose dart is a championship flyer. Fold a lock-nose dart paper airplane.
How To: Make a basic paper airplane glider
There are very few pasttimes as fun as tossing paper airplanes around during class. But, don't you hate it when you make a really neat looking plane, throw it and it falls straight down? In this tutorial, learn how to make a very cool paper airplane that is designed to glide, so that you can impress your classmates and properly annoy your teacher..after all, isn't that the fun of study hall?
How To: Craft an eco-friendly cylindrical photo gift box
So many gift givers are mislead into believing that it's only the gift that matters, so the gift bag or wrap can be cheaply purchased at the gas station an hour beforehand and then thrown together in a slapdash manner.
How To: Create a watercolor effect with Stampin' Up markers
In order to create a watercolor effect with Stampin' Up markers, you will need the following: Stampin' Up markers, Stampin' Up pastels, stamps, color spritzer tool, a water resistant ink, cotton swabs, a blow dryer, aqua painter brush, and watercolor paper.
How To: Make a mini milk carton birdhouse
In this how to video, you will learn how to make a mini milk carton bird house. You will need a mini milk carton dye for this. Use the template to fold the paper. There will be score lines to help you with the folding. Once this is done, fold in the paper and take a punch to create a hole in the paper. Punch another hole in the paper. Next, apply adhesive to the two sides. Once this is done, fold the paper up along the lines to create the basic shape of the bird house. Next, take the green pa...
How To: Craft an easy metallic poinsettia Christmas card
Holiday cards are great, but their prices ($5.95 average for a nice one) are not as easy on the eyes. Save up your hard-earned cash this holiday season by making your own festive Christmas cards.
How To: Make new lace look old
Marion teaches us how to use a technique involving lace and glitter mist to make the lace look vintage. The lace can be placed in a bucket to spray the glitter mist from Tattered Angels onto the lace. Doing this in the spray bucket allows you to avoid spraying anything else in your work area. Marion uses the Old Lace Glimmer Mist, Suede, Cream de Coco, and Sherbert spray colors for this technique. This combination of the sprays allows you to create an old and vintage look on lace that can be ...
How To: Make an easy fabric-covered hardbound journal
You share your innermost feelings with it on a daily basis. Why, then, settle for something drab, prefab and impersonal? With this handy how-to, you'll learn how make a custom fabric-covered hardbound journal.
How To: Make a paper napkin rose
Make a paper napkin into a rose and impress your date at dinner. Make a paper napkin rose.
How To: Make an egg carton tulip
In this Arts & Crafts video tutorial you will learn how to make an egg carton tulip. Cut out two cups from an egg carton. Then cut petals into the cups by cutting out triangular shapes. Make four petals on each cup. Then with a pencil, poke two holes on the bottom of one cup opposite each other in line with the two lowest points of the petals. Do a similar thing on the other cup but, in line with the two highest points of the petals. Then take a pipe cleaner and pass it through one hole of on...
How To: Make a CD holder in minutes
Need a rack for all of your CDs? This video will show you how to make a cd holder in minuter. Requirement: 1 piece of corrugated paper, 4 bands, a pair of chopstick, knife, mark pen and ruler. Make a CD holder in minutes.
How To: Craft a thank you card with Stampin' Up!
Why buy the store bought thank you cards, when you can make your own! In this video, learn from Angie Kennedy of My Chic n Scratch (and who is also a certified Stampin' Up! demonstrator] how to make a thank you card perfect for anyone: mom, dad, husband, or friend. Get tips and tricks on how to create this picture perfect card with help from an expert!
How To: Make a Christmas card ornament out of paper
This is a video tutorial on how to make a Christmas card ornament with paper. Learn how to make this seasonal Christmas greeting card that also doubles as holiday tree ornament.
How To: Do a polished stone technique for paper design
This video will teach you how to make a nice shiny polished stone effect on your cards. This technique will give your greeting cards a touch of professionalism that all your friends and family will admire.
How To: Make a new baby greeting card
Making new baby greeting cards is fun, creative and economical. This Arts & Crafts how-to video card-making tutorial demonstrates how to make a cute and memorable card to welcome the newborn. Learn how to craft this thoughtful card by watching this instructional video.
How To: Make an envelope for any size card
Send your notes and letters in style with this tutorial on how to craft your own envelopes for any size card! Learn from Sara of Time for Crafting how to make these adorable envelopes with just an hour or less of your time!
How To: Make a 3-D architectural paper design
Using accordion-like folding and a knife to make small incisions, you can make a pyramid-esque arrangement of steps.