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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.

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.

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: 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

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 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

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 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