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News: How to Make a Pretty Pink Inset Corvus Die Card
This cardmaking tutorial is part 3 of a mini series all about the Creative Expressions Gemini Die called Corvus. I have made this pretty pink & white card using a different method for using the die and it is inset rather then used with edges. Step 1: Items Used
How To: Make a Victorian Vintage Cherub Valentine Card
I have made this Valentines Day card in a classic vintage Victorian style and I think it looks amazing with so much detail that all co-ordinates together. Once you see how I have made it you will see how easy it was and quick.. Step 1: Items Used
How To: Fold a Heart-Shaped Box for Valentine's Day
You've got a great gift for your sweetheart on Valentine's Day. Awesome. Now, how are you going to present that lovely gift of yours? Wrapping paper? Cardboard box? Decorative bag? If any of those things are your answer—you're not trying hard enough.
How To: Make a Floral Daisy Delight Framed Lattice Card
This card tutorial shows you how to make a floral lattice card that is based on a previous lattice card that was made with Poinsettias. This demonstration shows you how to use lattice die cuts with frames and making it a gorgeous floral delight. Step 1: Items Used
How To: Make an Easy Paper Box - Valentine's Day Gift - DIY Crafts
This tutorial it's step by step instructions, so it's very easy to understand it. Don't forget to like, comment and share this project :)
How To: Make paper look 200 years old using coffee
In this tutorial, we learn how to make paper look like it's 200 years old using coffee. First, take a regular piece of copy paper and then use a paint brush to paint a cup of coffee over the entire piece of paper. Use a blow dryer to dry the paper, then brush several more coats onto the paper until the brown looks like it' realistic. To finish, use distressed marks over the paper, then use a blow dry to dry off the entire thing. To finish, apply a couple more coats of coffee to the paper, the...
How To: Make a Modern Valentines Day Heart Diecut Card
This card tutorial make a very modern style of card that is out of the ordinary for me.. However this is an easy and quick card, ideal for Valentines Day or a Love card or even a Wedding Card Step 1: Items Used
How To: Make Hand Warmers
In this tutorial, we learn how to make hand warmers. You can make this out of pockets off of an old sweater. First, grab a piece of copy paper and measure over two inches, then fold it in half. After this, measure down 1.5" and then draw a line where this mark was. After this, cut the piece out and lay the paper on the sweater, then draw a line on the paper for the thumb holed. After you do this, you will cut out the area on the sweater, then sew it around on the sides. When you are done, you...
How To: Increase Stitches at the Beginning of a Row
When you make an actual garment you will have to know how to decrease and increase stitches. For this article we'll deal with just the increase.
How To: Disassemble your home sewing machine for routine maintenance
Many sewing machine repairs can be made at home, and most repairs can be completely avoided through routine sewing machine maintenance. This tutorial shows you how to carefully disassemble your machine to give it a round of maintenance. You will need a screwdriver - make sure not to lose any of the screws!
How To: Make a Classic Anna Griffin Floral Folded Skirt Card
This card is a classic Anna Griffin style card and I use lots of her goodies to make this, including the 3D papercrafting special effects embossing folders to make the folded skirt and 3D stickers to finish the card. To make the card it is surprisingly easy and I show you how. Step 1: Items Used
How To: Make a flower fairy paper art doll
In this video tutorial learn how to make a jointed flower fairy paper doll sitting on top of a trinket box. You will need three strips of paper and two circles cut out of paper. To create the box, curl the strip with a pencil. Then adhere scotch tape to the strip and tape the strip to the circle to create a box-like structure. Cover the perimeter with a larger strip of paper in whatever design you want to use. Follow these same steps to create a larger box. Fit these two pieces together and a...
How To: Make a Paper Plane That Flies Far | World's Best Paper Airplanes
In this tutorial, I'm gonna show you how to make another amazing paper plane that can fly really far. GUARANTEED.
News: Make a Pretty & Quick Floral Aperture Rubber Stamp Card
Instead of a tutorial this is really a card idea for what to do with large stamps/images/rub ons/stickers etc.. and a really quick & easy option. Step 1: Items Used
How To: Sew a felt hair scrunchie
The hair scrunchie in this how-to video is so easy to make, even a cat can sew it. You will need a felt sheet of 8" x 8", an elastic string, a cutting punch, a hammer, marking pins, scissors, two big beads, and a cutting mat. Follow along with the step by step instructions in this video sewing tutorial and learn how to make a felt hair scrunchie.
How To: Make Anna Griffin Lace Edge Black & White Mono Card
In this cardmaking tutorial I use a Anna Griffin rubber stamp to make a repeat pattern in a very easy way, so if you have trouble repeat pattern stamping this could be for you. I make a lace edged card with 2 pretty flowers and a stamped sentiment. Step 1: Items Used
How To: Draft a free pattern for a custom sewn shirt
Drafting your own patterns isn't difficult - and it's a great way to get not only a free pattern, but to make sure that your pattern is custom fit to your own measurements. This video shows you how to draft a basic shirt pattern from scratch.
How To: Crochet an infinity scarf with a chain stitch & half double crochet stitch
Want to make one of the hottest accessories of this season? The infinity scarf is a versatile addition to your winter wardrobe, and you can dress it up or dress it down. In this two-part video, you'll be shown how you can crochet your own infinity scarf.
How To: Make a Nakamura Lock Paper Plane | BEST Paper Plane in the World
Here you're going to learn how to make the the Nakamura Lock paper airplane which is is named after its creator, Eiji Nakamura, an incredible Origami artist.
How To: Make a Glorious Vintage Daisy Collage Card
This card tutorial is to make a gorgeous daisy collage style card, ideal for any cardmaker with lots of embellishments. I use a wide range of different flowers and include satin ribbon to embellish the card base. This is a easy when you know how card and with stunning finished results. Step 1: Items Used
How to Make a Paper Airplane: Stealth Fighter
In this video, you will learn how to make origami stealth fighter. This origami model simulates a stealth aircraft.
How To: Make Large Anna Griffin Lilac Floral Texture Layer Card
This cardmaking tutorial shows you how I have made and built up this card using papers and flowers, with swirls and a stamped sentiment, all to create a fabulous card. Step 1: Items Used
How To: Make Anna Griffin Paper Decoupage Red Floral Card
In this cardmaking tutorial I make a gorgeous card using cut out decoupage from a sheet of 12x12inch paper from Anna Griffins range of fabulous papers. I finish off the card with the matching leaves and paper curls. This looks like a time consuming card but apart from the cutting out of the flowers, it is quite quick & easy and all from 1 sheet of paper. Step 1: Items Used
How To: make White & Ivory Fretwork Fancy Wedding Card
This card is ideal for anyone that is getting married or has to make a card for the Big Day, easy to make but yet it looks so complicated. Step 1: Items Need to Make the Card
How To: Make a Stix2Anything Stamped Vintage Bookmark with Foil Edges
This tutorial shows you how to create something to give as a gift or keep for yourself that can be used and cherished as a handmade keepsake. I show you how I stamp and foil the bookmark, then ink it to give it a real distressed and vintage feel, finishing off with ribbon. Step 1: Items Used
Make Awesome Paper Plane: F18 Hornet
In this video, I'm gonna show you how to fold a paper jet fighter call F-18 Hornet. This model is designed by Thay Yang.
How To: Make Floral Fancy Double Aperture Card
In this cardmaking tutorial, I share my love of paper flowers to make a double aperture card, using Anna Griffin papers and handmade flowers. I show you how I add the flowers symmetrically. This idea for a card looks stunning and the double aperture idea could be used with other nesting dies. Step 1: Items Used
How To: Make a Patchwork Scraps Special Card
In this demonstration I show you how I have used scraps from my scrapbox and using a punch, I have turned them into a patchwork card. I used Cosmic Shimmer PVA in Vintage Pink to make the Pearl dots and all the paper was in my Anna Griffin scrapbox, I made all the flowers, again from scrap. I used a Say it Anyways stamp to make the sentiment and then finished it off with a handmade heart embellishment. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial
How To: Use Kitchen Foil with Your Embossing Folders
All papercrafters and cardmakers and scrapbookers use metallic paper and card but what happens when you run out? and what is an easy why of making some? well here is the answer.
How To: Create an Origami Jumping Frog
This video shows, How to create an origami jumping frog that jumps up to 3 inches. When we push at the back side, then it jumps smoothly.
How To: Create an Origami Ball
This video shows how to create an origami ball that can be playable for kids. A simple tutorial for everybody to create an origami ball.
How To: Make a Double Acetate Snowflake Shaker Card
This cardmaking tutorial is for the very popular style of the shaker card, I have put my own spin on it and made this a double acetate shaker card complete with snowflakes & snow, this demo shows you how easy it is to make and how impressive it is when it is finished. Step 1: Items Used
How to Make: Anna Griffin Nifty Layers Doily Card
In the Card making tutorial, I show you how I have made the Nifty Layers Fancy Doily Card, using Anna Griffin Nifty Nesting Layers, papers and a Anna Griffin Say it Anyways stamp as well as the Tim Holtz rosette die. You see how I put it all together and it make a fabulous looking card that could be adapted so you can use things from your own 'crafty stash' Step 1: Items Used
How to Make: Christmas Sparkly Poinsettia Lattice Card
This card is so easy to make and very eyecatching with its sparkle, not to much but just enough to give it a good twinkle. This cardmaking tutorial shows you how to make a gorgeous Sparkly Poinsettia Christmas Lattice Card, ideal for someone special. This card looks like it is a tricky one but infact it is quick and easy to put together.
How To: Make a Floral Christmas Card
This cardmaking tutorial shows you how to make a floral Christmas card that is complete with embossing using a die cutting machine. This is a very pretty card and once you have seen the tutorial you will see how easy it is to make. I also show you how I get the embossed lines around my cards to add the pearl drops using a box embossing board.
How To: Crochet a necklace with wire and beads
Watch this video to learn how to make your own crochet necklace with beads and wire.
How To: Make a Green Lacy Hemp Necklace
This is a step by step video tutorial on how to make this beautiful hemp choker necklace with macrame knots such as alternating square knots, alternating half hitches, braids, and cowrie shells. Enjoy!!
How To: Make Colored Stripe Bracelet
Colored Stripe Bracelet Tutorial. Everyone can wear this bracelet. Men or women, girl or boy, dog or cat, everyone :) Just choose your own color for your bracelet. More information in video.
How To: Fold a Flyable Paper Plane
This video will show you how to make a super dart paper airplane. If you fold correctly, it can perform really well.
How To: Fold an Easy Paper Airplane That Flies Far
This model is pretty simple and straightforward. Please check out this tutorial video and you can make it in less than 5 minutes.