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How To: Crochet baby cowboy booties
This extensive and great tutorial is great for any crochet expert, or the advanced student. Step by step you'll walk through each technique in creating a pair of crochet baby cowboy booties. Perfect booties for your doll or even a new born baby.
How To: Draft/Make Patterns in Different Sizes (Pattern Making of a Basic Dress with Waistline)
If you want to learn patterns drafting/making in different sizes (EXTRA SMALL, SMALL, MEDIUM, MEDIUM-LARGE, LARGE, EXTRA LARGE), now it becomes easy with these great videos that make patterns drafting easier and clearer.
How To: Use a June Tailor Shape Cut ruler
Here is how to make strips and squares using the JT ShapeCut ruler. Follow these instructions to measure and cut a precise design. With the June Tailor Shape Cut ruler, you can lay a piece of fabric on a grid and slice the fabric into geometric squares.
News: Make DIY Earphones Out of Bullet Shells
It's 2017—new year, same us. We vow to keep scouring the net for the best how-tos and feature the makers and doers who create mind-blowing projects.
How To: Set up a Singer LK 100 knitting machine
Hand-knitting can be so time consumptive. Knitting machines are great for simple projects that don't require a lot of detail. Watch this video knitting tutorial and learn how to set up and use a Singer LK 100 knitting machine.
How To: Sew quickly by hand without using a sewing machine
Sewing by hand can actually go quite quickly if you don't have access to your sewing machine or if it's broken. Hand sewing can also be useful if you're working with especially delicate fabrics, attaching an applique or making a small repair.
How To: Crochet a Bernat dog coat for your pet
Keep your favorite pet cozy this winter season by making them a dog coat! This tutorial shows you how to follow a crochet pattern for a Bernat dog coat that will fit a medium sized dog (like a terrier or beagle).
News: Daring Man Carves Thrifty Engagement Ring Out of Meteorite
When most people say, "Damn, look at that rock," regarding an engagement ring, they're usually not referencing an actual rock—let alone a space rock.
How To: Make homemade earrings
Brittany helps guide you throw the steps of making your very own homemade earrings with beads and the right tools. She shows you everything you need with a subtitle description to help you understand just what you are looking at. Brittany demonstrates how to make the earrings with using the heaviest bead on the bottom so they are weighted down and by sliding them up the head pin and cutting the end of the pin off with a pair of wire cutters. Next she bends the end of the pin with needle nose ...
How To: Craft a Pokemon Pikachu beanie hat for Cosplay
Cosplay, or "costume play," is basically dressing up with costumes and accessories to represent a specific character, usually one in anime (like Sailor Moon) or manga. Like most Japanese fashion trends, cosplay emerged from the trendsetting Harajuku district of Japan and continues to thrive today, even in America when people wear costumes to anime conventions.
Fastidious Book Art: Cut or Folded?
Amazing paper art books by Isaac Salazar. As a bibliophile... I can't help it, I really hate to see pages cut. I can't tell. Are the pages only creased or were small cuts necessary to achieve some of the finer dimensions?
How To: Knit a Spiral Ruffle Scarf
These lovely scarves have different names. I call it the Spiral Ruffle Scarf. It's easy to make and looks great in either a fine or a medium weight yarn. I made mine with softball cotton yarn and size 8 needles. Here are the videos and written directions:
How To: Make a music box using a musical greeting card
Interesting in making your own music box? This video will walk you through the steps to creating your own makeshift music box, and the main ingredient… a musical greeting card. This is a really easy idea that's perfect for a gift box during the holidays. So simple, so easy. A great project for the kids!
How To: Crochet Santa and elf booties for the holidays
There is perhaps no better a Christmas novelty (and spur-of-the-moment purchase at drugstores during the holidays) than Christmas baby booties. Bright and cuddly, they're both comfy and stylish, and keep little toes warm during Christmas celebrations.
How To: Make a Perfect Fitting Pants Pattern for Yourself
Pants are here to stay. Women of all ages love wearing pants. Jeans, trousers, slacks, corduroys… whatever. Everyone wants them to look and fit great, while being comfortable.
How To: Make a Seafarer Rope Cut Collective Card
This card looks fabulous and it is so easy to put together, the longest part is cutting the paper, but if you enjoy papercutting then this is just for you, however you could adapt the design and use the full Rope design paper from Anna Griffin to create this beauty. I have used embellishments and paper cut shapes to add to the card front and create something really cool. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial
How To: Make a Rose & Trimmings Edge Card
This card project is a little bit different and will show you how to make a trimmings side edge card, using some fabulous products from Anna Griffin, including the Trimmings 12" dies and the Rose designer collection. The card is easy to make and looks so pretty, but it is a 'easy when you see how' card. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial
How To: Make a Weaved Trimmings Die Card
This card is so pretty, a little bit different but very easy when you see how I have used the Trimmings Die both for the front of the card and the insert. The Anna Griffin Trimmings dies are so versatile and at 12inches in length will suit both cardmaking and scrapbooking, I have shown here how you can use them in cardmaking to create this little number! Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial
How To: Tailor your own too large pants so they fit perfectly
Tailors can be expensive, but you can be your own tailor! This tutorial shows you how to take a pair of pants that might be a bit too big around the waist and take them in using professional tailoring techniques.
How To: Fold a Unique Paper Sculpture
This ornament can be challenging for a novice, but rewarding for everyone who takes the time to complete the project. With its notably awkward and fascinating texture, you will be sure to impress all who see this.
How To: Origami a rhinoceros beetle
The people from openorigami.net demonstrate how to make an origami rhinoceros beetle.
PhD in Paper Craft: Make This Insanely Detailed & Anatomically Correct Human Torso—Complete with Removable Organs
If you're studying human anatomy (or have ever visited a doctor's office), you're no doubt familiar with those plastic anatomical models with removable pieces meant to teach the different parts of the body. Before those, there were illustrated pop-up books. If you need to know the difference between the latissimus dorsi and the multifidus, you're probably better off sticking with your textbook diagrams. But if you prefer a more artful approach (and have a lot of time one your hands), this pap...
How To: Make Pink Vintage Ornate Frame Topper Card
This is such a pretty card and so quick to make, it is really ornate with the layers of the frame making the corners look even more complex. It is a really easy card to make and the pink n' black combination just make it all even better.. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial
How To: Make a Rose Designer Collection Floral Card
This project sees me create a stunning card using the Anna Griffin Rose Designer Collection and the 12" Trimmings dies, together they are the perfect combination. The card is a full floral and includes using the stickers from the kit as well as some of the beautiful embellishments. I have even included some paper folding to give the card even more depth. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial
How To: Die Cut Your Flip Cards Using the Big Shot
This little demonstration was a request to show how I die cut the Anna Griffin Flip card base die that was included in the Flip Card Kit. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial
How To: Fold a Japanese-style paper crane for Origami Day
November 11th isn't just Veterans Day— it's Origami Day in Japan, where they celebrate the traditional art of paper folding. November 11th is also the last day of World Origami Days, a 2-1/2 week celebration held internationally.
How To: Go 'Flipping Fabulous' Flip Card Crazy
Lets go flipping crazy for the new cardmaking kit from Anna Griffin, and this kit is amazing, full of gorgeous cardmaking products to make the fabulous flips card and the dies to keep making them long after the contents have gone.
How To: Use Mixed Media Iron for Foil & Applique
This is a little bit different and looks at the new hot iron from Stix2 that can be used for so many things in your crafty life.. and make short work of those pesky hems!
News: How to Make a Seafarer Scrapbooking Page
This scrapbooking page was so easy to create using great products and the fabulous new collection from Anna griffin of the Seafarer Designer Paper/Card Collection.
News: Watch a Piece of Paper Get Destroyed with 7 Folds
It's almost impossible to fold a piece of paper in half more than seven times under normal circumstances. Sure, the guys on MythBusters managed to fold a piece of paper eleven times, but they used a sheet of paper the size of a football field and needed the help of a forklift and steamroller to get the job done.
How To: Make Ornate Frame 3D Layer Card
This is a great card, and built by creating the layers using one of the Ornate frames die, it looks amazing when it is finished and not to high that it won't fit in the envelope, as long as your 3D foam isn't the really thick foam. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial
How To: Make a Pastel Pretty Trimmings Pleated Card
This card is stunning, and so easy to create with a few little tricks to make the card interesting, including paperfolding and embossing. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial
How To: Make a Happy Fathers Day Card
This card is so quick and easy to make for Dad.. Sometimes the men in our life can be tough to create for and this is something that takes the headache out of it. Using the For Him embossing folders to make a great creation that will hopefully inspire you. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial
How To: Make a Spectacular Layered Silver Flourish Fan Card
This card is a work of art however it is so easy when you have seen how it is put together. following this easy project you will be able to create a masterpiece of your own. Using lots of the Anna Griffin Silver flourish stickers, I create this card in front of you, showing the steps I have taken including making a fabulous insert to match. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial
How To: Make Half Paper Fans for Crafting
This fabulous technique creates half fans for your cards, scrapbooking and projects using the Anna Griffin Paper Tricks 2 Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial
How To: Make Double Ornate Fretwork Card
This card is so easy and quick using both the inside and the outside of a die cut. The card is so pretty and uses minimal items to make it. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial
How To: Make Paper Shaped Rosettes
This technique shows how to make the paper shaped rosettes that are so easy and quick to make, they add depth to your projects and alot of interest. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial
How To: Make a Vintage Gold Butterfly Topper Quickie Card
This project is such a beauty and so easy to create, it looks fabulous when it is finished plus you will be amazed at how quick it is. Using just a few items out of the world class range from Anna Griffin this card will take your creativity to new level. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial
How To: Make a Large Vintage Ornate Fretwork Card
This card is stunning and so easy to make, it has a touch of papercrafting and in a very easy layer style to make a unique masterpiece. It could be adapted with other papers from your collection and still look gorgeous. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial
How To: Make Rubber Stamped Paper Flowers Style1
This technique shows you how I have made these gorgeous little paper flowers that match project Nos161