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How To: Origami a ballin' dollar bill elephant

Dollar bill origami is fun, simple & cute. All you need is a dollar bill and some origami folding skills. Spend your spare dollar on some creativity... and you will end up with a cute origami figurine. Watch this origami money tutorial to learn how to fold an elephant with an eye.

How To: Make a Tone on Tone Ivory Ornate Card

This is one very elegant card and looks amazing when it has been created using Anna Griffin's brand new Fretwork 2 die set, a set of 5 fabulously ornate dies for your masterpieces. Using tone on tone paper/card, I show you how I create this beauty Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial

How To: Make a basic pant

In this three-part sewing tutorial, learn how to make a pair of pants that fit like a glove! In the first video, you will learn to take measurements and calculate measurements to plan out your pattern. In the second video, learn how to draw the pant pattern based on your measurement calculations, make a test pant and finalize your pattern design. Lastly, in the third installment of this series, learn how to sew on the zipper and button and stitch the legs of your pants.

How To: Make a Christmas Cut Out Poinsettia Card

It is never to early to start making Christmas cards, after all its the most magical time of the year and there is nothing worse then leaving everything until the last minute!.. like me!! In this project I show you how I make this stunning Christmas card, and explain about using a cutting knife, I also show you how I use the cutting knife, I wanted to make it easy for you to see what I do when cutting out a pattern however it seems I make it look too easy, so practice on straight lines until ...

How To: Make an Embossed 3D Floral Frame Card

This project is so pretty and using a collection of techniques and products from Anna Griffin however it could be made using items you might have already from other suppliers. The card stands out due to the easy embossed frame and just the overall look of the card. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial

How To: Thread a bobbin on the Brother LS 2125 sewing machine

Many habitual sewers like to sew by hand if possible for smaller projects, since all it requires is some finger dexterity, a needle, and some form of thread. Sewing machines can create stitches and embellishments of great beauty, but as with all electronic devices sometimes their constituent parts have complications. The bobbin, which holds the thread beneath the machine, is one of those pesky things sewers have to deal with.

How To: Make Full Floral Paper Tricks Card

This card is totally gorgeous, it has a bit of everything and I can't say it is going to be a quick card but I can say it is a 'Humdinger!' and anyone who receives it will keep it forever.. The card has a paper folded quilt style background made from the Anna Griffin Paper Tricks2 kit and this creates something stunning for the 3D flowers and sentiment to sit on, as well as the glitzy bow & embellishment.. perfect for something large and if you ever wanted a card to make a statement, then thi...

How To: Use Cuttlebug Dies and Embossing Folders with Sizzix

While embossing machines are marketed to be used brand specifically, all those Cuttlebug dies and embossing folders are completely compatible with a Sizzix Big Kick 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 Cuttlebug dies and embossing folders to make die cuts with a Sizzix Big Kick.

How To: Make Old Floral Black & Cerise Card

This cardmaking project is all about using some of the gorgeous products of old. So lets turn back time and go through all the old kits we have a make a few new items. This card is from a Botanical cardmaking kit and I show you how I have put it all together to make this beauty. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial

How To: Make Paper Weaved French Floral Card

In this gorgeous project I make this card using some French Floral paper collection and die cuts from the Fretwork 1 die set. Everything combined with a sentiment this is a stunning little card that is easy to make and very effective with a paper weaved layer. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial

How To: Make a Black & Cream Fancy Without Flowers Card

In this cardmaking project I show you a card that I create using items that are featured in popular cardmaking kits. This particular card has no flowers no it, because hard as this maybe to believe some people do not like them... I know I know!! but we have to cater for all !! so this card is fancy without flowers, however still just as pretty. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial

News: 50 FREE Papercraft Robot Downloads

One of the greatest things about the internet? Free papercraft downloads. Enjoy Botropolis' collection of 50 fun robots. Just download, print, and assemble. My top ten favorites below. Wall-E. Robocop. Optimus Prime. R2-D2. The Terminator. Poseable Toy Robot. Retro Bot. Godzilla. Poco Bot with 6 rotation points. Robot Owl.

How To: Make a Traditional Pretty Pink Floral Card

In this cardmaking project I make a pretty pink floral card that has embossing and floral embellishments. The items are mainly used from Anna Griffin Floral Impressions card kit, which is a impressive kit full of gorgeous florals and there is more then enough to make over 48 cards with so many embellishments left for other projects.

News: Make a Black Floral Magic Cerise Card

In this cardmaking tutorial I show you how I make a cute and quick card using the DCWV Jet Black Stack and I show you that just because it is all black that you can add some colour to make your card pop. This is a really great card project that is easy to make and could be made with any of the stacks that are available or many of the supplies that you probably already own. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial