Arts & Crafts: Page 76

For all origami enthusiasts, here is something new. This video details how to make your own origami enigma box. As with all origami pieces it can be made using just a single piece of paper. The paper is first folded, taking from two separate parallel ends, in such a way that both sides meet in the middle of the paper. This will make four rectangles when unfolded which are to be further folded into half to make eight. Now, the paper is to be taken from the other two ends and folded to meet in...

This origami video tutorial shows you how to fold an origami 3D box. 1. Prepare a square paper.2. Fold from 1 corner to opposite corner. Make a "x" on the folded line of the paper.3. Fold from rectangle. Make a "-" folded line.4. Open up and you can an "x" and "-" folded line.5. Make a triangle by pushing the edge of the"-" folded line downward.6. From triangle base corner, fold the 2 base edges upward.7. You will get a small folded rectangle.8. In the rectangle, fold the corner to center of...

Looking to make a homemade keepsake box for someone special? In this two-part scrapbooking tutorial, learn how to make an adorable expandable keepsake box with help from A Piece of Craft. Marion shares a super girly version of this box she made for her young daughter and goes through how to build one yourself.

This is a demonstration of sewing a rolled hem. A rolled hem is a stitch that is used most often when making your own gear for backpacking or hiking. Making your own gear is beneficial because you can make it totally custom, which fits your needs. This is a basic stitch, but very rugged and versatile. Just what the average outdoorsman needs.

The kabuto, or Japanese samurai helmet, is a helmet worn by the ancient samurai to protect themselves in battle. It was also used to wordlessly display rank and title on the battlefield. Learn how to fold one of your own in this video tutorial

Origami is the ancient Japanese art of folding paper into three-dimensional sculptures. In this video, learn how to fold a crane wielding a gun or a sword

-First, take some papers to make hard papers from it, and make make the papers fold as shown for fabrication. Make it fold twice.-Take a scissor and it cut it in the middle.-Take glue and spread it on the paper and make fold so there are no air bubbles.-Make one more fold the same way with glue, making sure there are no air bubbles.-Once you make enough of it, let it dry and then cut them and shape them to make katana.-Thus with papers, glue, and tooth pick, you can make the katana easily!

This video tutorial shows you how to crochet a very specific slip stitch. Watch and learn!

-Fold up along the length of a spread open tissue about 5 times until you get a long rectangular shape.-Roll up the middle portion of the tissue rectangle to make the stalk.-For the leaf, take the lower portion that is unrolled and turn it up, shaping it where appropriate.-Lastly, for the top unrolled part, stuff your fingers into the end of it to puff it up to form the flower, then crumple it slightly for a more realistic look.

This interesting video is subtitled with instructions on how to make a Kawasaki rose origami.

Elizabeth Zimmermann demonstrates knitting on circular needles. She also gives us tips on how to deal with twisted stitches.

This video shows you how to make an origami sword out of a blank sheet of white paper. Very simply, you can make a folded paper sword in about 2 minutes. This origami technique is good for beginners.

In this video of 3 parts you are shown how to make a shot gun out of simple paper. You need Scissors, tape and paper for this. Now follow these simple steps:-Take 2 sheets of rectangular paper and roll them separately lengthwise. Put a piece of tape on each of them at the ends and in the middle.-Now take another 2 sheets of paper and roll them like the previous ones but, roll them into thin folds.-Now try and fit these thin tubes into the previous bigger tubes so that they can slide in and...

The video teaches the technique of crocheting with two different yarns. You start with a basic slip knot and then crochet a basic chain of ten loops. It is important to keep the loops loose and to ensure that you pull both yarns through the loop each time. Crocheting with two yarns give you a bigger fuller knot. After crocheting the chain of ten, you make a foundation row starting by crocheting two loops and then going through the second loop in the row of ten, using a single crochet stitch. As...

Ditch the cheesy champagne, roses and chocolate this Valentine's Day and go D.I.Y. for your sweetheart. Blog Lavender and Limes posts a simple HowTo on sewing these oh-so-cute felt conversation hearts.

Take a square paper. Equally adjoin the one end with other so that the lining is being made. Repeat the same one the other side also, so that when it opens the folded lines look like the cross. The second step is to make such linings folding the square paper such taking the corner the center point folding the sides joining face to face in the middle. Repeat this for each of the 3 corners too making the deep folded lines. Then take one fourth of the side paper and make a fold such from each...

This video was about how to create an origami rice ball. First, take a piece of square paper and turn it so that the corners are in the form of a compass. Now fold the paper's top corner and bring it towards the bottom. Then unfold it and fold the left edge to to right edge. Now unfold it. Now fold the bottom corner up about a third of the way. Bring the remainder of the bottom half up over the center fold. You should now have a triangle. From there, take both sides of the triangle and fold it...

Create some great leopard prints with Ranger's Alcohol inks. The needed items are:1. 5" Gloss sheets in white and in black color2. Ranger's ink3. Foam sheet4. GlueThe procedure is to draw half broken circles in foam sheet with black ink and fill it up with ranger's ink which is brown in color, and with that foam make an impression on the gloss paper so that you will get foot prints. For decorative purpose, draw or paste some pictures in the center and attach the black gloss paper as the...

Take an A4 SIZED paper. The paper is A4 size and it should be an INSTRUCTION paper. The paper size should be maximum, so that it will fly. Twist the papers into halves. Thus 2 papers are formed using folding. Put the papers horizontally. Fold them into half. So the papers are TWO HALF sized papers. Fold each OF the 2 halves again into 2 FOLDS. So the paper is divided into 1/4 papers. So the paper is divided horizontally 4 times. A line DIVIDES the paper in THE MIDDLE. This is arranged in such a...

Kate Hemmings & Vicki Taylor from Sew magazine show you how to properly sew a "dart" (a.k.a. taking in fabric to make it fit the contours of your body). Just follow these easy steps in the video:

Behold, the quickest way to make a paper sword out of a single sheet of printer paper. In just under two minutes create this simple weapon. Once you've mastered the basics in this video, add your own twist to this fast, fun design.

This video teaches you how to make a paper gun sniper rifle. You'll be amazed how quick and easy it is to make a proper paper gun that shoots just like a sniper rifle. This video is perfect for anyone looking to have fun with some paper guns. Make sure you reuse, reduce, and recycle. You'll learn how to make the actual gun as well as your bullets. Also, be safe and have good clean fun with your home made paper gun.

Learn the hand method for applying gold leaf gild to a solid surface such as wood, stone, or metal.

Patti Behan shows us how to make this beautiful giraffe prints to create an amazing card.

Bored with the same old stationary? You can create you own! It's just a few easy steps!*Using the on-screen menu on the printer, scroll to the second page and select "Print ruled papers".*Choose the "Notepad" letter size to print on 8.5 x 11 inch paper.*Now just choose the photo you want to use as your background, hit Start, and you're done!It couldn't be easier, and now your letter is sure to impress!

Shanckthetank teaches you to make an "open box thing" using nothing but folded paper.

Choose a cheap leaflet, get a size H hook and a ball of worsted weight yarn.Your yarn loops spend most of their time on the part of hook between the taper and the thumb-rest. However, this doesn't seem like the right thing to do, and you are right. The working area on a thread hook is between the hook tip and the tapered part.

If you love origami and the PlayStation, you're in luck, because this video tutorial will show you how to fold the small bird (or pajarito) from the upcoming PlayStation 3 game Heavy Rain: Origami Killer.

Materials Needed: - Use a Size K Crochet Hook - 2 strands of 4 Ply Yarn Round 1: Start with the Chain 4, then join and wrap. Pull a loop up. Work 12-Full Size Half Double loops through the loop. Then join in the beginning Half Double crochet. Round 2: Start with a chain (1 loop). then work 2-Half Double crochets, in each stitch around for a total of 24-Half Double crochet on round 2. At end of round 2 join in beginning Half Double crochet. Round 3: Start with a chain (1 loop). Do 1-Half...

This video shows you how to make an origami gift box. This is an excellent video, where it takes you step by step on everything you need to know to create this great little gem perfect for jewelery, or just a simple surprise for any holiday. It may take you a few tries since the art of origami is a difficult one to master but with this video and some practice, you'll be hand making oragmi gift boxes all the time.

Need a new wallet? Why not make an origami wallet? all you need is paper and some folding skills. Make an origami wallet with help from this origami tutorial.

Ready for a 3D origami challenge? This video will show you how to create a 3D origami tiger. For the tiger's nose and eyes you'll need more than just paper, and the video will show you how to create them from just a drop of hot glue. Don't worry, the worst kind of bite you'll get from this big cat is a paper cut.

Adina Klein from Tahki Stacy Charles joins Interweave Videos to demonstrate the reversible mobius pattern. The moebius (a rectangle that has been twisted to construct a continuous loop) is a easy design using a "faggot lace" technique. You can download a free moebius pattern at www.knittingdailytv.com.

In this nine-part knitting tutorial, learn how to make an amazing pair of warm, high top, cocoon slippers! The knitted booties made in this video are size 7-8 ladies. This video was made for beginners, and for those who despise reading patterns!

In this short demonstration, see how a Gmask is made for a cell phone. A Gmask is a DIY skin for your gadget (such as a cell phone or iPod), that could last and protect your electronic device for up to 7 years if made correctly. The Gmask at times covers your gadget's corners, edges, screen and even keypad in some cases.

In this video, we learn how to tie a left half knot spiral for hemp jewelry. First, get two bead carriers in the center and have one strand in each hand. Then, take the left hand and place it over the bead carrier. Then, take the right hand and go over the cross section. Tie these up to the top loop tightly and then repeat doing this. This will make the spiral shape once you have created enough of the knots. As you are working it, you will have to spin it a bit in order to keep it curving...

In this two-part jewelry making tutorial, learn how to make earrings using the brick stitch, also known as the chevron stitch. The earrings are made by decreasing the rows thus creating triangles that will be sewn together. Swarovski Briolette dangle is added to to the bottom creating an elegant look.

Looking to break out of your same old jewelry making routine? In this three-part jewelry making tutorial, learn how to make the Russian St. Petersburg stitch! This stitch requires a lot of patience, but the outcome is a beautiful V shaped necklace and worth your time and energy.

Learn how to make a right angle weave (aka, "RAW") tennis bracelet in this two-part jewelry making video tutorial. The Right Angle Weave is a versatile stitch, and in this video a variation is taught. Beads used in this tutorial include the Hex Cut Seed Beads and Swarovski Crystal Bicones.

In this five-part video tutorial, learn how to double crochet intarsia using a graph or chart. Intarsia knitting is an advanced knitting method, used to knit with several colors of yarn. The simple heart chart used in this video is available here.