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How To: Make a paper gun that fires paper bullets
Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make a paper gun that fires! Yes, this homemade paper gun actually shoots paper bullets. You'll need paper, tape, and a pair of scissors to make this cool shooting paper gun.
How To: FOUR and SIX Strands Crossed Sennit, Chain (DIY)
Using this technique you can wrap a stone or make bracelet. In the future I will show how to wrap a stone using this technique (without any glue). Here is used knot called the Vertical Larks Head, along with crossed elements.
How To: Knit a Decorative Flower
This beautiful flower can be used as decoration on a hat, scarf, headband or purse. You name it. There are many uses. On the photo above, I added it to a hat. I have also used it as a decoration on a napkin ring. The flower is knit in three parts. Check out the instructions below. And see the closeup photo of the finished flower at the bottom of the page.
How To: Learn trapunto for quilting
Be sure to click on Chapter Two for the entire tutorial! In quilting, trapunto is creating raised images or sections of fabric on the surface of the quilt with batting. Learn about applique trapunto in the first part of this two part tutorial.
How To: Make an Origami Lily Flower
this tutorial explains how to make a traditional origami lily from one sheet of paper. No cuts, no glue needed. You'll Need
How To: Make a Beautiful Valentine's Day Origami Rose
In this tutorial, I will show you how to make a beautiful origami rose. Take care of your folds at the beginning, and the rest should be fairly easy if you follow the tutorial exactly. Making careful folds, and making sure everything is properly aligned will allow you to get best results for the final product. This rule is something that should probably be kept in mind when making any origami model. Other than that, have fun!
How To: Make an Origami Heart for Valentine's Day
Make a heart for your love for the Valentine's Day! Difficulty: easy. WHAT YOU NEED:
How To: Tie Reversed Half Hitches
Reversed Half Hitches, Larks Head Sennits or chains (can be made in several different ways) They can be used as bracelets, belts, or just for decoration. Very easy to make, can be used as a Survival bracelet or Friendship bracelet. Good for beginners :)
How To: Macramé a Butterfly
How to make Macrame Butterfly, can be used as: necklace, pendant, bracelet, keyring, keychain, earrings, etc... ( Macramé Butterfly - Papillon, Farfalla, Mariposa, Borboleta, Schmetterling).
How To: Make a Rag Rug Friendship Bracelet
Friendship Bracelet Tutorial for Beginners - Rag Rug, Easy Pattern One type - different bracelets - 3 samples...
How To: Make a Cross Friendship Bracelet
How to Make a Cross Friendship Bracelets (Criss Cross or Diamond Pattern). Beginner DIY Tutorial. For this bracelet you need 8 strings, 2 of each color (about 39 inches - 100cm). Eight Stranded Embroidery Floss.
How To: Macrame a Heart Ring
Learn how to make Macrame Ring with a Heart, by following this step by step, DIY tutorial. Makes a nice gift for Valentines Day.
How To: Macrame a Heart for a Necklace, Pendant, & More
How to make Macrame Heart, step by step, DIY tutorial. Gift for Valentines Day. You can use this Heart as a keyring, necklace, pendant, etc...
How To: Craft origami moving cubes without glue
You'll put Mr. Lance Burton out of business once you acquire how to make these easy but impressive magic cubes. Made out of many thin sheets of paper, these cubes are attached to one another without glue or tape and move a full 360 degrees.
How To: Fold Origami Bat-Winged Hearts for Valentine's Day
Hearts are fairly easy to cut out of paper, but origami hearts take a little more work, and that means more appreciation from their recipient. Even better, flying origami hearts. What better way to tell your loved one you care on Valentine's Day than with some bat-winged hearts? It'll send them into cardiac arrest just knowing how much effort you put into making your love known.
How To: Fold an Instant Valentine Flower Out of Paper, Napkins, & Even Burger Wrappers
It may be cheesy, but whipping out an origami flower while you're at the dinner table can really make someone's day, whether it's made out of a napkin, dollar bill, or burger wrapper. It's great for showing your waitress how much you appreciate the service, or for breaking the ice with your Valentine's Day date.
How To: Origami Sweets! How to Fold a Realistic Chocolate Bar for Valentine's Day
This origami chocolate bar, which is realistically divided into mini bite-sized pieces and has a Dairy Milk blue packaging, is a difficult fold, but so worth it. Give it to your sweet-toothed sweetheart on Valentine's Day for a treat without the calories. Just be careful that the recipient of your origami chocolate bar doesn't actually try to eat it.
How To: Fold Beautiful Origami Hearts Using Real Dollar Bills or Any Other Paper Money
With Valentine's Day looming in our midst, it's high time to start thinking about what you'll be cooking up and crafting for your sweetheart. But instead of spending any money on anything, just keep one thing in mind—everybody loves cold hard cash, even as a valentine gift. So, instead of spending your dough, fold it into a beautiful origami heart to give your loved one. Better yet—make a whole bouquet of folded dollar bill hearts. What could be sweeter than a bunch of heart flowers made of m...
How To: Crochet a small rose flower
Improve you crocheting skills by creating fun shapes. This how to video is a crocheting tutorial that will show you how to create a small rose flower. Crochet several roses and use them to decorate your projects.
How To: Fold a Lifelike Origami Rose for Valentine's Day
What better way to express to your sweetheart what love is all about than by giving her an origami rose? Origami roses, unlike the real flowers, last forever (as long as you don't sit on them accidentally) and look beautiful when attached to stems and turned into a bouquet.
How To: Make a Heart-Shaped Origami Valentine Complete with Cupid's Protruding Arrow
Drugstore valentines? Pssh, why would you want to get the same cards every other kid is passing around on Valentine's Day when you can make your own?
How To: Make a Mini Valentine's Day Card with Origami Heart
Valentine's Day is a beautiful day associated with true love. Surprise your loved one or friend and show you care with this mini Valentines card with origami heart. You need not more than 10 minutes to make the card. First You Need to Make an Origami Heart
How To: Make an Origami Double Heart
In this guide, you'll learn how to make an origami double-heart specially for Valentine's Day. Design is by Francis Ow, made by Teofila Vasileva. What You Need:
News: Macrame ABC - Pattern Sample #20
This pattern with flower motifs looks very good! Maybe this tutorial is not for beginners, but you can use it for different types of goals, for example: Bags and Handbags, purses, tablecloths, coasters, clothing, wallets, phone bags and phone cases etc..
How To: Start and finish a wave-stitch crochet blanket or throw
This is a great project to make as a gift, a shell or wave pattern crocheted blanket. Special attention is paid to the two most challenging parts of the project - how to get it started, and how to finish it off.
How To: Tie a Half Hitch Knots - ZIPPER BRACELET
in this Zipper bracelet is used Half Hitch knot or oldest name - Basket Stitch. They can be used as part of plant hangers, or to make belts, bracelets, and other items. This is very easy to make (: can be used as a friendship bracelet and good for beginners :)
How To: Wind yarn onto a cone for machine knitting
If you knit with a knitting machine, a cone of yarn proves much more useful than a standard ball of yarn. This instructional knitting video demonstrates how an electric cone winder works. This little machine allows one to quickly wind a ball of yarn onto a cardboard cone.
How To: Make an easy origami gorilla for intermediate origami students
This tough origami gorilla would totally kick King Kong's ass in a one-on-one match-up. Or at least we think so. With a broad, intimidating body and a strong, confident scowl on his face, this gorilla is not one to be messed with.
News: Macrame ABC - Pattern Sample #19
with this pattern you can make nice Handbag (for example) or something else, that you like.. Macrame patterns for various useful macrame projects.
How To: Knit a beginner's version of a circle/infinity scarf
Here's a great little how-to to get you started on knitting a circle or infinity scarf, also known as a mobius scarf. This is a beginner tutorial so don't be shy, grab your needles and get knitting!
How To: Make an Origami Owl
Easy origami owl video tutorial step by step: Difficulty: Easy
How To: Make a Macrame Heart / DIY
How to make a macrame Heart, step by step, tutorial. You can use this Heart as a keyring, necklace, pendant or other decorations..
How To: Make a Tailored Coat for Your Pet
As the cooler weather starts rolling in your pet will need more than just his natural coat to keep the shivers away. Take him out in style by designing a simple yet elegant tailored coat that will fit him perfectly. Here is an easy lined tailored coat with a nice thick comfort strap to keep him snug. Watch this video and follow the accompanying written instructions.
How To: Craft a pretty 3D stand up card with hanging stained glass crayon hearts
Remember those gold old days when you would craft bunches of red and pink valentines at home with your mom from construction paper and then tote them to school, bursting with excitement to see what pretty cards you'd receive in your Valentine's Day mailbox?
How To: Make a Macrame Spiral Earrings
in this video tutorial I demonstrate how to make a macrame spiral earrings, easy to follow, step by step. You can use this spiral for earrings, pendants, decorations or anything else..
How To: Make a silver bangle bracelet in under three minutes
Bangle bracelets are really pretty and they are great for nearly any outfit or occasion. In this tutorial, learn how to make a super simple and very stylish bangle in less than three minutes! This bracelet is fun to make and easy to put together in a fashion pinch.
How To: Make a pendant and adjustable cord necklace
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a pendant and adjustable cord necklace. First, grab your pendant and guide a small metal ball onto the bottom of it with a needle. Next, place a spacer through the top and another ball on the top of that. Now, take your pliers to bend the needle to keep the balls in the same place. Keep twist it until you make a loop shape with it. Now, place a string into the loop and then make a knot with the two ends of the string. This will now become your necklace a...
How To: Make a Friendship Bracelet with Hearts
Learn another way how to make a friendship bracelet with hearts. Great gift for Valentine's Day! You need: 8 strands of embroidery floss, 40 inches long..
How To: Make a candle burn more slowly
We all love the relaxing quality and lovely smell a burning candle adds to a room but it is frustrating when candles burn through too quickly. By taking into consideration the placement and properly prepping the candle you’ll give it a longer life.
How To: Crochet a head wrap
This video will show you how-to crochet a super cool head wrap. These head wraps are all of a sudden really popular so if you get on it, you'll be done making yours while the craze is still hot. If not, at least your ears will still be warm. Crochet a head wrap.