Active Arts & Crafts Posts
How To: Make a netting stitch flower with beads
Kiwua demonstrates how to make a netting stitch flower with beads. Part 1 of 2 - How to Make a netting stitch flower with beads.
How To: Make a beaded ladder stitch ring
Kiwua demonstrates how to make a Ladder Stitch Ring.
How To: Make a beaded hemp bracelet
Follow this demonstration to learn how to make a beaded hemp bracelet.
How To: Make a brick stitch with seed beads
Watch this beading demonstration to learn how to make a brick stitch.
How To: Make a mailin bail with beads
Kiwua demonstrates how to make a maling bail.
How To: Do a flat peyote beadwork stitch
Kiwua demonstrates how to create a flat Peyote Stich with beads.
How To: Make a beaded leaf
Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to make a beaded leaf. This is an easy accessory you can sew into any of your belongings or as a part of a larger beaded accessory. Learn how to weave a beaded leaf by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial.
How To: Write alphabet letters A-M in calligraphy
Calligraphy is often used to add a unique and artistic look to different forms of text. Learn how to write letters 'A' through 'M' using calligraphy in this free art video from a calligrapher.
How To: Crochet a scalloped crochet edge
This crocheting how-to video shows you how to add a scalloped crocheted edge to your next dishcloth, loomed or knitted project. This scalloped edge is worked in two rows, the first row all around is just single crochet. The next row will be your pattern that makes the scalloped edges. Watch and learn how to crochet scalloped edges.
How To: Make a homemade wallet
Making your own homemade wallet can be a fun and rewarding hobby. Get your sewing machine out and you can add your own style and personality to your wallet. Learn how to make a homemade wallet from a professional seamstress in this free sewing and crafts video series.
How To: Origami a Masu Box
Origami is the timeless art of Japanese paper folding. Watch this origami how to video to learn how to fold a box that has a divider that divides the box into 4 section. Really nice origami model and has a lid too! You need 3 pieces of paper. Origami is a fun craft and your models make nice, homemade gifts. Practice makes perfect.
How To: Make an origami eagle
Learn how to make an origami eagle with expert tips on folding origami animals in this free video series on the ancient Japanese art of origami.
How To: Make a classic paper ninja star
Folding a paper ninja star is like riding a bike - once you learn how, you'll never forget. Watch this video to learn how to make a paper ninja star, also known as a shuriken. All you need is one 8.5 by 11 sheet of paper to make your own ninja star.
How To: Store your scrapbook & supplies
Don't let your scrapbooks get destroyed, learn how to properly store them, preserving them for life, in this free video series that will show you how to protect you scrapbook for years to come.
How To: Origami a cuboctahedron from curler units
How can such simple units (only 12 pieces of paper) look so awesome!
How To: Fold an origami Kawasaki rose
This video origami tutorial shows how to use the traditional Japanese art of paper folding to make a Kawasaki rose. The pattern for this rose was invented by Japanese mathematician, Toshikayu Kawasaki. Learn how to fold an origami Kawasaki rose by watching this instructional video.
How To: Hand sew stitches
Hand sewing is an important skill for fashion designers to have when tailoring and customizing a garment. Learn to hand sew various stitches from a fashion designer in this free sewing video.
How To: Make, melt, and pour soap
Making your own soap from scratch combines a little bit of creativity with a little bit of science and a little bit of cooking. Learn how to make, melt, and pour soap in your home.
How To: Origami a spaceship out of a dollar bill
Easy how-to video showing step by step how to fold a dollar bill into a space ship. All you need is a dollar! Pay attention and learn how to fold your own origami spaceship.
How To: Origami a F16 fighter jet out of a dollar bill
This tutorial video will show you how to make a dollar bill origami fighter jet. Very easy steps! Learn how to fold this simple origami model. All you need is a dollar and some origami skills.
How To: Origami a puffy star with a dollar bill
Money origami (or dollar bill) origami is cheap, fun, simple, and cute. It only takes a dollar bill with some folding paper skills to make some really cool stuff. Spend that spare dollar in your pocket on some good old fashioned creativity -- you will end up with a cool puffy star origami figure.
How To: Cut a Nestability Die in a Cuttlebug machine
While embossing machines are marketed to be used brand specifically, all those Nestability dies and embossing folders are completely compatible with a Cuttlebug 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 Cuttlebug embossing and die-cutting machine.
How To: Make an amazing pop up yellow flower
Use ten pieces of paper to make a pop up yellow flower by layering. Remember to use glue.
How To: Origami an armadillo with a dollar bill
In this Orikane training video you will learn how to make an Armadillo based on the folds by J Cowling.
How To: Fold an origami box out of money
This video shows how to fold two bills into a box. Learn how to make an origami box out of money!
How To: Make an explosion greeting card
This tutorial paper design video will show you how to make a greeting card that practically explodes with cuteness. These cards look so cute folded, and even cuter when they're opened. You can make these greeting cards for family and friends, no matter the occasion.
How To: Make origami Japanese tumblers
Grand Illusions is a site for the enquiring mind. This how to video demonstrates how to make Japanese origami tumblers. Your wonderful & charming host represents Grand Illusions, an amazing toy, magic & illusion web shop and gallery.
How To: Make a papier mâché mask
Learn how to make a papier mâché mask. Make a papier-mache mask for Halloween, a masquerade party, Carnival time, or anytime!
How To: Sew a button by hand
Learn how to sew a button by hand. Not wearing your favorite shirt because it’s missing a button? Don’t worry—sewing on a new one is simple and fast.
How To: Decorate your graduation cap
Learn how to decorate your graduation cap. Customizing your graduation cap is a way to stand out among the sea of identical, ill-fitting graduation robes.
How To: Create a chain of folded Starburst candy wrappers
If you've seen the movie "28 Days" starring Sandra Bullock and Viggo Mortensen, then you probably remember the Starburst necklace, right?
How To: Install a blade into a jeweler's saw
Learn how to install a blade into a jeweler's saw with this two-part video tutorial. Make sure your jewelers saw blade is facing outward and the teeth are pointing down. Run a finger over the blade before inserting it to make sure it is in the right position. Once it is in correctly, tighten the thumb screws at the top and bottom first.
How To: Build a paper blowgun
This video tutorial will show you how to build a paper gun that can shoot. The idea behind this is to build a paper gun that can shoot paper pieces and other items, with power from your mouth. This video should help you in the making of your paper gun, which is more like a blowgun.
How To: Make Danish woven fabric hearts
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How To: Turn a wine bottle into an oil lamp
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How To: Make an accordian Mother's day card
Here's a cool mother's day video. This folding card design will be sure to make her day.
How To: Make a garland out of paper flowers
Learn to create this beautiful paper flower garland by watching this video. You can make it out of origami or regular construction paper.
How To: Create a loop for jewelry making
One important part of jewelery making involves making loops to hold your jewelry. This jewelry how-to video demonstrates the proper way to create a loop.
How To: Make a mattress stitch seam
This video demonstrates how to make a mattress stitch seam. This method of joining seams makes an invisible side seam. This is a great joining method for the side of sweaters or hats. Make a mattress stitch seam.
How To: Origami a star destroyer air plane
This video origami tutorial shows how to fold a star destroyer paper airplane out of a single sheet of square paper. Never bold another boring paper airplane again. Watch and follow along with this instructional video to learn how to fold an origami star destroyer paper airplane.