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How To: Make a Origami Flower Ball
In this tutorial, I will show you how to make an Origami flower ball. Welcome to our Origami and Quilling for beginners series :) In this videos we use Paper Art to do some cool things that you can sell them, give them like a gift and more :)Enjoy!
How To: Easy Wave Bracelet with Beads - Tutorial
How to Easily Make a Cool Wave Bracelet with Beads and Sliding clasp.
How To: Make a beaded star and flower phone charm
This instructional video shows you how to make a pretty little star flower phone charm - very feminine. For this project, you will need acrylic star flowers, a phone charm finding, head pins, jump rings, round nose pliers, wire cutting pliers, and sharp nose pliers. Learn how to make this cute beaded phone charm by watching this video crafting tutorial.
How To: Create a Cinderella fairy tale cell phone case cover
Even with all the technological advancements, iPhones and Blackberries look sleek but lack individual style, their backs a basic black or silver. Turn a blah cell phone cover into a fairytale work of art by watching this video.
How To: Macrame Double Wave Bracelet - Tutorial
How to make a Macrame Double Wave Bracelet with beads.
How To: Bind Your Printed PDF Books Fast, Easy, and Cheap
Today, books in PDF are quickly accessible on the Internet, whether free or paid. You can easily read them on your computer or mobile device, but some still enjoy a printed version they can hold in their hands. Printing PDF volumes is a quick and easy task, but the only problem is binding them into a sturdy book, especially when they're pretty thick.
How To: Use a desk paper embosser
Sue at Paper Source demonstrates blind embossing, a technique that raises an image without color. Think braille. It adds finish to an envelope or personalizes stationary. Watch this video crafting tutorial and learn how to use a desk paper embosser.
How To: 3D Wavy Spiral Bracelet with Beads - Tutorial
Make 3D Wavy Spiral Bracelet with beads. In this style you can make a necklace, just make it longer.
How To: Make green stems and brown branches and add them to pre-folded origami flowers
If you're into folding origami paper flowers, then this is a must-have addition. You can't just fold the flower portion and expect it to be done!
How To: Wavy Chevron Bracelet with Beads - Tutorial
How to Make Wavy Chevron Bracelet with Beads (Video Tutorial).
How To: Make an Origami Squirrel
Video: . Learn how to make a printing paper origami squirrel tutorial.
How To: Create a wire wrap Tree of Life pendant
As seen in "Avatar" (sort of), the Tree of Life represents all the connections we have to one another as life forms, past, present, and future. It's really quite a deep concept, and is one explored in a beauteous way in this wire wrapping project.
How To: Alternating Shamballa Bracelet - Easy Tutorial
Beaded bracelet in Shamballa style. This is easy to make and looks good, useful for kids and beginners. You only need to know Square knot.
How To: Make an animated optical illusion out of paper
In this how-to video, you will learn how to make an animated optical illusion with paper. First, start off with one ball and copy it five more times so that it goes in a line to the corner. Make sure there are six balls in total. Next, create a striped pattern shown. There are black bars with small white lines in between. One white space equals one sixth of the black space. This is essential in making the illusion work. Once both patterns are printed out in separate pieces of paper, lay the p...
How To: Make Bracelet for Fun - Tutorial
Make Fun Waves Bracelet with Beads. It's easy to make and suitable for kids and beginners.
DIY: Rubber Band Double Spiral Bracelet
How to Make a Rubber Band Double Spiral Bracelet with Knitting Spool (without Loom). More in video..
How To: Crochet the start of a wavy shell pattern blanket
Follow these crochet guidelines to start a wavy shell pattern crochet blanket. This pattern is only a two row pattern. You can use three colors to make it appear unique and interesting. The beginning is the most difficult part, but once mastered, this crochet pattern is deceptively simple.
DIY: Macrame Double Spiral Bracelet
How to make a Macrame Double Spiral Bracelet with Button Clasp and Leather cord. Knots that are used in this tutorial are Double Spiral Knot and Square Knot. This is a great bracelet for beginners!
How To: Make a Macrame ZigZag Surf Bracelet
DIY Macrame ZigZag Surf Bracelet. Looks like a ZigZag Waves or Triangles. Great bracelet for beginners, can also be used as a friendship bracelet.
How To: Use rubber stamps on cards or in scrapbooks
Sue from Paper Source demonstrates rubber stamping techniques. Rubber stamps are a versatile tool for decorating card, scrapbooks, or any paper design project. Watch this video crafting tutorial and learn how to use rubber stamps and ink.
DIY: Macrame Flower Star Earrings
How to Make a Macrame Flower or Star Earrings in Gothic style.
How To: Make a Mini Origami Book
Video: . Learn how to make an origami mini book tutorial.
How To: Make a key fob from scratch
If you need to add some decoration to your keys, a key fob is the way to go. Key fobs are decorative items that many people carry with their keys. There are many different ways to go when creating a key fob, but one of the best ways is to make your own using fabric from the store.
How To: Make a Rainbow Loom Bracelet with Knitting Spool
How to Make a Rainbow Loom Bracelet with Knitting Spool - Tutorial. Easy to make Rainbow Beginners Bracelet.. More in video..
How To: Attach binding to a quilt
This video demonstrates how to attach a binding to a quilt. At the point of the video, your quilt should be complete up to attaching the binding. It should already be pinned and basted. You should have quilted together all of your squares into your desired pattern. Your batting should be cut. You should be in the final stages of assembling the quilt.
How To: Fix and clean the bobbin case area on your own sewing machine
Sewing is an expensive enough hobby without having to factor in repair costs, as well. You can save money (and have more cash to spend on fabric and notions!) by fixing your own machine at home. This video shows you how to clean and fix the bobbin case area, which can often get cluttered with lint and fuzz.
How To: DIY Easy Wave Bracelet with Satin Cord
How to Make Easy Wave Bracelet with satin cords and beads. Video tutorial for beginners and kids.
News: Macrame ABC - Pattern Sample #26 with Stars
This pattern may look complicated, but here I used only the Square knot :) Pattern looks like the stars or birds in the sky. You can use this pattern for different types of goals, for example: clothing accessories, Handbags, purses, cases, wallets etc..
How To: Make a Macrame Bracelet with Stone
How to make a Macrame Bracelet (Cabochon) with Wrapped Stone. Part 1:
How To: Fold a Eurofighter Paper Airplane
One day I was contemplating about a canard paper airplane design. After several attempts, here is what I got - the Eurofighter Paper Airplane.
How To: Make a simple airplane glider
This video is based on similar ideas from Dr. Ken Blackburn's world record paper airplane. You will need a sheet of paper and a flat surface. After you have completed the plane throw it over your head to get a smooth and slow glide. Your will find the video easy to follow and your plane will fly with style and stability.
How To: Make a Paper Boat
How To Make A Paper Boat - An easy step by step origami tutorial on how to fold a paper boat with a sail that floats in water.
How To: DIY Chinese Crown Knot Bracelet with Beads
How to make a Chinese Crown Knot Bracelet with Beads (Round Lanyard Knot). It's easy to make and suitable for kids and beginners. You can use this Macrame design to make a choker style necklace.
How To: Make an Origami Vase, Pen Holder and Gift Box (3 Models in 1 Tutorial)
Learn how to make a paper origami vase, pen or pencil holder and paper gift box (3 models in 1 tutorial).
How To: Make an Origami Fly
Learn how to make a printing paper origami fly tutorial. Video: .
DIY: Bumps Bracelet with Crystal Chain
How to Make a Macrame Bracelet with Bumps / Balls and Crystal Cup-Chain. Knots that are used in this tutorial are Square Knot and Vertical Lark's Head Knot. This is a great bracelet for beginners!
How To: DIY Macramé Bracelet with Beads
This Bracelet looks good from both sides! See more in video tutorial..
How To: Join crocheted granny squares using a five chain flat braid method
This tutorial is aimed at those who have at least some moderate experience with crochet. Here, you'll learn how to join two granny squares together using a five chain, flat braid continuous join method that will make your project lay flat all the way around.
How To: Set up the Omni Stitch machine
This video provides you with information on how to set up the Omni Stitch machine.
How To: DIY - Sunny Bracelet for a Sunny Day
How to make a easy Macrame bracelet with beads. It is so easy and fun :) A Sunny bracelet for a Sunny day. This is a great bracelet for beginners and good accessory for the summer season!