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How To: Make Chalkboard Embossed Celtic Link Card
This card is stunning and has lots of texture and a mix of items to make it unusual but still easy to create.
How To: Make a Elegant Gold & Jet Black Stack Card
In this cardmaking project I make a gorgeous and very elegant card using the DCWV Jet Black stack. I create a large card with embellishments all made fro m the stack with a touch of gold card to give it a touch of luxury.
How To: Make a Vintage Anniversary Topper Card
This card is so pretty, it has a little bit of everything on it! Paperfolding, toppers and gorgeous metallic layers help to build this stunning card, using a new Vintage Toppers 2 set, this makes one very easy when you know how card. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial
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 'for Him' Mens Collar Tie Card
This card is easy and quick to make, and looks amazing. Men are without doubt sometimes difficult to create for but the bundle make it easy to create something that has the wow factor for 'Him' Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial
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: Draft a basic block pattern for pants
A basic block is the simplest, most fitted style for a garment. This tutorial shows you how to draft a basic block pattern for a pair of pants. Once you get this down, you can start adding flared legs and belt loops and other embellishments.
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 Grace Floral Thank You Card
This cardmaking project shows you how I make a totally gorgeous Thank You card that could be adapted to suit any occasion and created with any collection of papers you might have. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial
How To: Make a Glitter Frame Sticker Floral Card
In this cardmaking project I make a card that has a little bit of paper folding and lots of glitter, with flowers and a total gorgeous overall look. This easy to make card would be gratefully received by anyone. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial
News: Make a Floral Wedding Grace Scrapbook Page
In this project I make a full 12x12inch scrapbooking page with my Bridal photo. I explain the layers and show you how I arrange the details and the flowers to create a glorious page fit for any album. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial
How To: Make a Rose Paperfolding Fan Card
This project revisits some of Anna Griffin's items from the past, but it is the techniques that we are looking at, to create a fabulous card with some easy paperfolding using some great tools that Anna has created. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial
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 a Textiles Modern Flower Card
In this project I make a glorious card from the DCWV Textiles paper stack. I walk you through how to make the flower and the insert. Taking it from a blank card to a fully finished project. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial
How To: Cast on when knitting on a rectangular loom
In this video, you'll learn how to cast on with the CHAIN ON method on a rectangular loom. It'll simplify your knitting process a lot! You can use this method for many different types of looms but this video specifically covers knitting on a rectangular loom.
How To: Use Your Iron Correctly & Safely When You're Sewing
The iron is probably the most dangerous tool in your sewing room, especially a steam iron (which is a necessary tool for most sewing projects). Maintain your sewing iron by using clean water. It's also important to know the difference between the pressing and steaming techniques.
How To: Make a Fancy Rose Paperfolding Card
This project is all about paperfolding and making a 3D card using gorgeous papers, this project is not the quickest to make however it is one of the most effective. I show you how to paper fold and make the background as well as the card.
How To: Make a Floral Fancy Wedding Photo Card
I have made this stunning Photo Card project and it is gorgeous, ideal for any kind of photos, simple and yet so pretty. In this project I show you how I have put it all together to create a great keepsake. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial
How To: Quilt a Y-seam the easy way
Here is a quick video that shows how to make a y-seam. Follow this step by step process to sew a y-seams on your hard labored quilts. Quilting becomes easy when you can borrow a few tricks of the trade.
How To: Make a Lattice Background for Your Paper Crafting
In this project I have use a die from the Tim Holtz range of Frameworks dies, in the standard lattice style and I show you how I use the Lattice and the throwaway pieces to make a great background for your cardmaking, scrapbooking and paper projects. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial
How To: Make a Lattice Background Floral Art Card
This cardmaking project uses the lattice background that I made in technique 138 The card is a really pretty project using pink floral embellishments and embossed card to create a stunning backdrop to a sentiment and flowing ribbon. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial
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: Make a Happy Day Vintage Doily Card
This cardmaking project is created from DCWV Happy Stack and it is such a pretty card, using lot lots different elements from the stack to create this gorgeous card. This is a easy card to make and looks awesome. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial
How To: Make a Box Pleated Nifty Nested Layers Card
This cardmaking project shows you how I have used box pleating to create a beautiful card and using the Nifty Nested layers from Anna Griffin, this card is a papercrafters dream.
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...
News: How to Make Ocean Breeze Adventure Card
I have used the DCWV Ocean Breeze stack to make this gorgeous card.I have used a couple of the card sheets from the stack and the borders as well as one of the sentiments.
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: Paper Weave a Background for Your Craft Projects
This technique goes with a project that I have already made - This shows how to make a paper weaved background for your cards, scrapbook books etc as shown in the picture below.
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: Fold a mini cute origami cactus
We know it's not quite summer yet (in fact, we've got a LONG ways to go until sunny skies and beachcombing become facts of life).
How To: Make Paper Fan Bows for Your Crafts
This fun and simple technique shows you how to use up your scraps making the prettiest paper fan bows to use on your scrapbook pages, cardmaking or paper projects. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial
How To: Make a Fancy Madison Hen Night Scrapbooking Page
In this demonstration I show you how I have created a really pretty scrapbooking page using papers from the Madison Collection from Anna Griffin and a great photo of me from my Hen Night.
News: How to Make a Hello Darling Stack Decoupage Card
In this cardmaking tutorial I make a glorious card from the DCWV Hello Darling cardstock stack. It is a easy to make card but it looks so impressive, ideal for anyone that likes a little bit of fussy cutting and decoupage, all from the stack.. 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: How to Make a Peacock 3D Butterfly Embossed Card
In this cardmaking tutorial, I make a gorgeous peacock green butterfly card with an embossed background using lots of Anna griffin products, old and new. If you do not have the old products you could substitute them with products you do have already in your stash. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial
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