Crafts How To Guides, Tips & Instructions
How to make Dum Dum Cake
by sindel78 | Crafts
This cake is made out of dum dum sucker and on flower and one candle.This is a cake you can make on a rain day at home. You can do this for birthday party and baby shower or for what ever you want it for or when ever you want it for and time and place.
How to Carve a Pumpkin
by ajharris | Crafts
During Halloween we see a lot of pumpkins. Here are simple steps to safely carve an awesome pumpkin.
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Miniature Thread Crochet Bears
by ludysbears in > Crafts
These teddy bears are made from thread. They are fully jointed.
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How to Make a Bamboo Rainstick
by BrandyABurgess in > Crafts
By following the instructions below, you can create your own rainstick for your children so they hear the myths of the past.
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Weaving a Hammock Main Bed
by aufan in > Crafts
A woven hammock is great way to spend those lazy summer afternoons, relaxing under some large shady tree. This article describes how to make the main body of a hammock using cording. This is only one part of the finished hammock. When done the finished hammock will measure some 4 to 5 ft. across and 10 to 13 ft long.
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How to Make a Felt Change Purse
by SarahGanly in > Crafts
This article will teach you how to make cute and funky little change purses out of felt.
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How to Whittle an Old-Fashioned Roasting Stick for Hotdogs and Marshmallows
by InkSpot in > Crafts
As forked, metal commercialized roasting sticks flood the market the good old-fashioned weanie roasting stick seems to have faded along with the memories of just how good hotdogs and marshmallows taste when roasted on a handmade roasting stick. Share the wonderful flavors and experience of whittling your own roasting stick around a campfire with the younger generations in your life.
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How to make a personalized calendar
by Harshstar in > Crafts
Make the perfect gift - a personalized calendar from your pictures.
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Sew a Country Style Angel Pillow Cover
by MelanieM in > Crafts
Angels are one of the most popular of decorator accent themes. A great way to incorporate them into your bedroom or living room is by sewing a country style angel pillow cover. You can make this pillow cover in any size or color combination.
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Basket Making Is A Cottage Industry Of Italy
by ja_schmidt in > Crafts
One of the respected and familiar Italian cottage industry is the Italian basket making.
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Thanksgiving Craft and Lesson Plan for Preschoolers Using Tissue Paper
by SarahGanly in > Crafts
This article will give you step-by-step instructions on two Thanksgiving crafts and lesson plan for preschoolers that use tissue paper.
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Homemade Inexpensive Gifts for Grandparents
by wenchevil in > Crafts
What Grandparent doesn't want a special Homemade gift from their adorable Grandchild? These inexpensive and homemade gifts for Grandparents are sure to bring lots of smiles, hugs, and kisses from proud Grandparents!
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Free Printable Bubble Letters
by guitarguy in > Crafts
If you are doing a kids art project or making a banner of some sort, you may need some printable bubble letters. The following article details ways that you can get these.
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Where to find FREE Leathercraft Patterns and Projects Online
by UponRequest in > Crafts
Leathercraft covers everything from sewing your own leather drawstring bag to creating beautiful and intricate patterns by tooling leather. Here's some great resources you can use to find new leathercraft projects -- FREE!
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Free Knit & Crochet Dinosaur Patterns
by twconroy in > Crafts
Some website that offer free crochet and knit patterns of cute and scary Dinosaurs
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Crochet Patterns: Amigurumi
by twconroy in > Crafts
A look at some great free crochet amigurumi patterns
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Crochet Patterns: Shrugs And Bolero's
by twconroy in > Crafts
Where to get free crochet patterns for shrugs and bolero's
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How to Make A Diaper Wreath
by CraftyDivaChick in > Crafts
Step-by-step instructions with clear pictures.Now you can make one of these great gifts too.
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Free Cross Stitch Patterns: Farm Animals
by twconroy in > Crafts
A look at some websites that offer free cross stitch patterns of farm animals.
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Kid's Paper Crafts: Pirate Patterns
by twconroy in > Crafts
How to get free paper craft pirate patterns
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How to make a rose with ribbon (pictures included)
by chocolate00 in > Crafts
This is a step by step guide on making a rose with ribbon. They make cute gifts on Mother's Day//Valentine's Day// and cute idea to give to the ladies in your life!
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Kusudama Flower Origami - Part 2
by chocolate00 in > Crafts
Kusudama is a form of origami, using the same pieces of origami unit and forming it to the shape of a ball. There are many different types used, this article is a step by step guide to show you how to form the flower origami ball: kusudama (part 2)
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Working with Precious Metal Clay
by lakeerieartists in > Crafts
Working with Precious Metal Clay is really rewarding. I have been using PMC for 14 years now and continue to find more techniques and designs that I can make with it.
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How to Fold a Beautiful Paper Flower
by chanleepeng in > Crafts
Paper folding is a useful skill to learn. By following simple step-by-step tutorial (with illustrations included), you can definitely make your own homemade flowers.
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A Guide to Attracting Customers for a Handmade Jewelry Business
by ArianaCherry99 in > Crafts
Starting up any kind of business can be scary and somewhat challenging. To make a business run, you need to be able to spread the word about your business so you can obtain customers or clients. When beginning a jewelry business, most of the time, your jewelry can sell itself with just its appearance. One of the main parts about having a jewelry business is to keep the customer coming back, and to get your customers to tell others about your jewelry as well. With a few simple hints and tips, you can get find ways to gain and keep your customers. All it takes is some time, patience, and plenty of creative effort.
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Kusudama Flower Origami - Part 2
by chocolate00 in > Crafts
Kusudama is a form of origami, using the same pieces of origami unit and forming it to the shape of a ball. There are many different types used, this article is a step by step guide to show you how to form the flower origami ball: kusudama (part 2)
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Crochet in the Round without using a Pattern
by DCole in > Crafts
Whether making a cap or a doily or anything else in the round, there is a way to understand what you're doing so you don't have to slavishly follow a pattern. The pattern is a mathematical progression that will make it easy to create your own round crocheted objects.
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How To Make An Inexpensive Chocolate Gift Basket At Home
by PhoenixRox in > Crafts
Ideas on how you could make a chocolate gift basket at home. This is a DIY project that will save you money for sure.
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How to Make DIY Craft Paints
by saris340 in > Crafts
Painting is a fun creative outlet for all ages. Paint, especially lots of paint, is expensive and can end up costing more than the project was worth to begin with. This guide will cover how to make three different types of paint from everyday items.
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How to make a homemade smoking device
by Sickgrl666 in > Crafts
A guide on making a homemade smoking device from house hold items
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Boredom Busters: The Craft Box
by papyrus in > Crafts
A craft box is a great boredom buster. Here are some ideas for stocking your own.
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Free afghan patterns
by beautyandbrains in > Crafts
If you've ever snuggled up under a homemade afghan throw, you know what a joy it can be. Comfy and cozy homemade afghans provide a charming accent to any room of your home. And, they make great gifts. Now you can easily create your own homemade afghans in just minutes. Beautiful free crocheted patterns to get you started.
