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How To: Fold an origami baby bird

Watch this two part instructional origami video to fold an origami baby bird. You only need one piece of origami paper to complete this origami project. When completed, this cute origami baby bird can stand on its own.

How To: Crochet a basic granny square

Are you interested in learning how to crochet? Watch this video tutorial to learn how to crochet a basic granny square. You will need some yarn and a J-sized crochet hook.

How To: Make a Macrame Pendant with a Gemstone and Beads

This is a video tutorial on how to make a Macrame Pendant-Necklace with a Gemstone and Beads.

How To: Warm and Soft Winter Bracelet (DIY)

Warm and soft bracelet for winter season :) easy to make. Video: .

How To: Frame a sports jersey

Want to hang that sports jersey proud above your bed, but framing is too expensive? Save some money by framing it yourself and learn from a master. In this step-by-step video tutorial by Vivian Kistler, learn how to frame your basketball, baseball, soccer, or football jersey without leaving your house. Vivian Kistler is an MCPF (Master Certified Picture Framer) and GCF (Guild Commended Framer) and has traveled worldwide giving seminars on picture framing and has written over 28 books on the s...

How To: Make a Voodoo Pincushion Doll for Valentine's Day Angst

Searching for a Valentine's Day gift? Great. That means you have someone to share V-Day with this coming Monday. And you want to get the best gift to show your love. But c'mon—no matter what you get, it's probably enough to woo your lover over, even if it's as simple as a battery and magnet.

How To: DIY Macrame Pendant with Gemstone

How to Make a Macrame Pendant with Gemstone and Beads - Necklace, Cabochon Tutorial.

How To: Diamond Window Bracelet Tutorial

How to make a Macrame Bracelet with Diamonds and Beads.

How To: Criss-Cross Bracelet Tutorial

How to make Criss-cross lines, Friendship Bracelet Tutorial. This Bracelet looks interesting from both sides. Not hard to make and suitable for beginners.

How To: Create an origami catfish

Learn how to make an origami catfish. Get a piece of square paper. Fold diagonally from the upper right tip to the lower left tip of the paper. Fold the lower right tip to the upper left tip and open it up halfway. Hold the right fold and slightly open it placing your finger inside the flap. Gently press downward to create a square-shaped fold on top. Grab the left side of the square and fold it towards the right. Grab the other fold, the one made earlier, and do the same fold as the one done...

How To: Make a Macrame Turtle

How to make a knotted Turtle, Tortoise, Tortue, Tortuga, Tartaruga.. You can use this turtle as a keychain, pendant in necklace, earrings etc..

How To: Make your own origami magic ball

Tutorial of how to quickly make and Origami Magic Ball! Get a piece of 20x40cm paper. Fold along side in 32 equal parts, by repeatedly folding the paper in half - using genderless folds. Fold the short side in 8 equal parts- using valley folds. Turn the sheet over and start diagonal folds - using valley folds into 32 parts. Roll paper out flat, and fold it zigzag following previously made genderless folds. At corner of paper, create a "water bomb" by pressing together previously made folds fo...

How To: Macrame Leaf Bracelet Tutorial

How to make a multicolored macrame leaf bracelet. Video: .

How To: Macrame Leaf Earrings Tutorial

How to make a multicolored macrame leaf earrings. You can change the color of the earrings in one color or in different colors of your choice.

How To: Macrame Leaf Necklace Tutorial

How to make a macrame necklace with leaves.

News: Painstakingly Crafted 3D Paper Art

Korean artist Cheong-ah Hwang creates three-dimensional paper art by layering pieces of cut paper upon pieces, decoupage-style. The paper bird is fantastic, as well as her Obi Wan Kenobi & more. Scroll down for process photos.

How To: DIY Macrame Earrings with Diamonds and Beads

How to make a Macrame Earrings in two colors. You can make these earrings in a set with necklace. Video: .

How To: DIY Macrame Necklace with Diamonds and Beads

This video shows the two types of necklaces. First one is in Egyptian style and the second one is in Christmas colors :) You can use your own colors if you wish..

How To: DIY Snaky ZigZag Lines Bracelet

This bracelet is easy to make and it looks really interesting. To make this bracelet you only need to know one simple knot..

How To: Make a bracelet using the square stitch

This video tutorial will demonstrate the square stitch. Learn how to do this stitch using a large seed bead and learn how to make this stretch bracelet using the square stitch. Follow along and make this fun seed bead bracelet with the square stitch.

How To: DIY Wavy Herringbone Bracelet

How to Make a Wavy Herringbone Bracelet in two colors with a bead. If you look closely in this bracelet you can see hearts, fishes, leaves, eye and herringbone :)) in the reality I don't know how to call it, but anyways I hope it will be useful for you.

How To: Thread a Singer Finishing Touch serger sewing machine with differential feed

Sewing with a serger sewing machine can be quite difficult, if you're lucky enough to own one. Even threading the beastly sewing machine can be pretty tricky. But this two-part video tutorial should help you to properly thread one. This covers the threading of a Singer Differential-Feed Finishing Touch serger sewing machine (14SH654), which has 4/3 thread capability. Singer also has a PDF available with detailed threading instructions.

How To: Macrame Necklace with Stone

How to Make a Macrame Necklace with Stone and Beads

How To: Macrame Petal Chain Necklace

How to Make a Macrame Petal Chain Necklace with Beads.

How To: Fold an origami swan that flaps its wings

Looking to add a rare and exotic specimen to your paper menagerie? Make a swan with flappable wings using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. This free origami video lesson presents complete instructions on how to make your own swans from folded paper. For more information, and to get started making paper waterfoul yourself, take a look!

How To: Knit a Teddy Bear Hand Puppet

Me showing you the steps on how to knit a teddy bear hand puppet for the Shoebox Appeal!

How To: Use a cone to make jewelry

Improve your jewelry making technique, watch this video and learn how to use a cone to make beautiful jewelry.

How To: Tie the decorative Panel Knot

The Panel Knot can be used for a number of different occasions. These knots are a great decoration piece and can be done with different styles and colors of rope to get a splash of life in your home. These knots can also be used as an accessory to any outfit. All you need is a piece of sturdy rope, your hand, and about 3 minutes to learn this great trade. This can also be a great activity for your family to enjoy making together.

How To: Make a Macrame Ring

How to Make a Macrame Ring with Beads. In this way you can also make a bracelet.. see more in video.

How To: Make a simple pendant necklace on a gold chain

Making your own jewelry can be not only be a fun and exciting, but it gives you the ability to do whatever you want. There are so many different things that can be used to help make beautiful jewelry that it can be a bit overwhelming. But in this tutorial you'll focus mainly on making a simple pendant necklace using a gold chain. Enjoy!

How To: Make a hexagonal origami gift box

Want to make a next-level origami gift box? This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make a hexagonal sonobe paper gift box using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, and to get started making your own paper cubes, watch this arts-and-crafts guide.

How To: Wavy Pumpkin Bracelet with Beads

How to make a nice Macrame bracelet for Halloween. When you add interesting beads this bracelet can become really beautiful. If you want to make this bracelet for Halloween then replace the normal beads with Pumpkin beads. If you don't have Halloween beads you can just draw a pumpkin face on a bead, that's what we did ;D