How To: Recycle a cereal box into a stationery set
Cereal boxes make great craft materials during the winter holidays, standing in for the much harder to bake and make gingerbread for faux gingerbread houses and making excellent durable ornaments.
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How To: Turn T-shirts into cotton tube yarn
Yarn is certainly not the most expensive fabric-making material world, but why would you spend $5 for a roll when you can spin together yarn yourself?
How To: Recycle items into kid's crafts with John Lithgow
In this tutorial, learn how to make fun kid's crafts by recycling items that you would normally throw out. You will learn how to save things like cardboard, paper, old books, dirt and even an old shoe! Turn these items into something fun and educational for your little ones with guidance from beloved actor, John Lithgow.
How To: Make your own custom rings out of polymer clay
See how to make rings out of polymer clay with this free video craft lesson. While this tutorial is best suited for those with some familiarity of polymer clay sculpture, novice sculpters should be able to follow along given a little effort. For specifics, including step-by-step instructions, and to get started crafting your own mini polymer clay jewelry, watch this sculpture tutorial.
How To: Repurpose your plastic bags into fun holiday crafts
In this video, Elizabeth Gleeson shows us how to repurpose those plastic shopping bags that pile up around the house into fun crafts that make perfect gifts for the holidays. You can use this new fabric for tons of projects including new purses, wallets, shopping bags or anything else you would use normal fabric for! So, get started and help save the Earth - one bag at a time!
How To: Fold an origami decorative box
Looking for a fun and useful crafts project? Learn to make the most utile (and simplest) of origami sculptures, the paper box. This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make a decorative paper box using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, and to get started making your own paper cubes, watch this arts-and-crafts guide.
How To: Craft shrink art jewelry
After Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland," it seems miniature is in. Shrink art is a way of crafting with sheets of plastic that shrink in the oven. The technique - which involves stamping and punching plastic sheets - creates everything from earrings to pins.
How To: Use googly eyes to liven up household items
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to use googly eyes to liven up household items. This video provides 3 crafts that viewers can make with the googly eyes. The first craft is a homemade snake with googly eyes. The snake is made from a draft blocker that is stuffed with rive. The second craft is to apply two googly eyes on your footwear. The third craft is glue the googly eye around the frame of a pair of glasses. This video will benefit those viewers who enjoy making arts and crafts, a...
How To: Make a felt flower pin
Looking for your next craft project? Look no further. This crafty person's guide will walk you through the process of making a custom felt flower pin with supplies from your local craft store and about 45 minutes of labor. For more information, including a list of necessary materials and step-by-step instructions for making your own floral pin, watch this free video tutorial.
How To: Make a yellow crepe paper rose
Learn how to make a paper rose by following along with this video crafting tutorial. The steps are simple and clear. All you need is crepe paper, glue, scissors, and wire. Start watching and start crafting your own paper rose today!
How To: Craft a custom feather design leather bracelet
Scary Dave, leatherworking master craftsmen, shows how to make this painted and etched leather cuff bracelet. Follow along with these step by step directions and learn how to craft a beautiful leather bracelet with a feather pattern.
How To: Build custom roller skates from old shoes
This week's CRAFT Video Podcast comes courtesy of the fine folks at Skates.com where Luanne Teoh and Richard Humphrey show us how to build a pair of roller skates as featured in our current issue of CRAFT: 07!
How To: Craft a torch in Terraria
Have you been walking around your Terraria world in the dark? Let there be light! Watch this Terraria video guide and learn how to craft a torch. This video contains the crafting recipe for a torch, it's up to you to gather the materials and make it.
How To: Build a cool cardboard RC airplane
Model airplanes are cool and all, but making them out of your typical 8 1/2 X 11 printer paper isn't going to cut it for long, especially if any sort of rain or misplaced foot is involved. Make your awesome model airplanes even more awesome by crafting them out of sturdy cardboard instead.
How To: Craft Chinese soda can lanterns with ribbon birds for Chinese New Year
We know that December 31st may seem like old news now, but for the Chinese the New Year is just getting started. Chinese New Year begins on February 3rd and ushers in the Year of the Rabbit.
How To: Quill a leaf shape easily for paper crafts
Quilling is one crafting skill you probably picked up in fourth grade and then never touched again. But it's time to bring out those long paper strips once again. Quilling is one of the easiest ways to add complex and beautiful decorations to greeting cards and other paper projects.
How To: Craft a cracked glass patterned spring butterfly card
Crackled glass has made its appearance in lots of cultural avenues, including nail polish (remember the crackled nail polish trend popular a few years back?), glass designs, and now, cards.
How To: Craft a Spiderman box favor and card
It didn't take Spiderpig from "The Simpsons" movie to convince us that Spiderman was cool. A staple comic and TV show from our childhood, he was a masked hero who always had a heart...and a taste for redheads.
How To: Craft a superhero Batman bat signal box and favor
If you have a little boy who's a fan of comics and superheros, then Batman is probably idol #1. After all, the tortured, redeemed hero has a really cool black cape and some killer upper body strength.
How To: Craft a DIY cord basket adorned with ribbons
When it comes to quirky homemade DIY, cords - made from rope, twine, or other materials - aren't usually used in many projects. Other than tying nautical knots, it seems they're quite defunct.
How To: Craft a lovey dovey couple greeting card for Valentine's Day
Life can be romantic year round when you're with the person you love, but romance is truly in the air during the month of February, when Cupid spreads his lovey dovey wings over all.
How To: Craft a cute Valentine's Day slider card
This slider card is an unexpected take on your normal fold-out cards. It slides from the side, revealing a hidden message.
How To: Craft a heart-patterned "Love You" Valentine's Day card
We know that you're probably still reeling from the winter holidays, but lo and behold Valentine's Day is just around the corner. While indulgent gifts like a massage or trip to see a musical are best, when it comes to Valentine's Day cards handmade cards are often the most appreciated.
How To: Craft a jumbo paperclip bookmark with an apple design
We've always thought that supersized everyday items were cool, like a 4 ft. tall pencil or scissors so large they could cut a posterboard in half in one snip. But few of these supersized notions are practical.
How To: Craft Lady Gaga's futuristic chiffon mask from "Bad Romance"
Remember when Lady Gaga came out with her shocking video for "Bad Romance"? Amongst a whole bunch of crazy costumes (armadillo shoes, a bear cape, X-ed out boobs), she wore a black chiffon mask during the "falling diamonds" scene.
How To: Craft a recycled ruffled lace brooch with a button
Need a way to dress up your plain white tee fast? Instead of wearing jewelry or adding a sparkly blazer, how about pinning on a pretty brooch?
How To: Fold a simple origami Christmas tree
Get into the Christmas spirit this holiday season by crafting! But don't worry - we're not talking about super complex and time-consuming crafts like crochet scarves or those fugly Christmas sweaters your grandma used to knit for you.
How To: Make a miniature cherry pie from polymer clay
Learn how to make an polymer clay cherry pie with this free video craft lesson. While this tutorial is best suited for those with some familiarity of polymer clay sculpture, novice sculpters should be able to follow along given a little effort. For specifics, including step-by-step instructions, and to get started crafting your own mini, dollhouse-size cherry pies, take a look.
How To: Craft a potato container car with your kids
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a recycled potato container car. The materials required for this project are: a recycled potato chips, half of a skewer stick, 4 recycled plastic soda caps, glue and a sharp pencil. Users may also need paint, brush and string. Begin by peeling off the label of the container and poke 2 holes on each side of the container. Then apply glue onto 2 of the caps attach them onto the ends of a skewer. Now put the skewers through the holes of the car a...
How To: Blow eggshells off your eggs and use in craft projects
Use this clever technique to remove an uncracked shell from your eggs that lasts a long time and can be used for a ton of craft and Easter projects. You will learn how to use a store-bought egg blower to blow your eggs the easy way and save the insides to cook with. Have fun!
How To: Craft an adorable Asian lollipop charm
Lollipops are appetizing childhood treats that often meet an unfortunate death within the greedy mouths of sweaty schoolyard playmates and carnival ride attendees with slippery fingers.
How To: Make paper roses for cards or scrapbooking
In this arts & crafts tutorial, learn how to make a beautiful rose embellishment out of a piece of 6x6 pattern paper and Glimmer mists to give it a pearlescent sheen. This is a fun technique and great to apply to all your craft projects including cards, scrapbook layouts or home decor projects.
How To: Make an envelope for any size card
Send your notes and letters in style with this tutorial on how to craft your own envelopes for any size card! Learn from Sara of Time for Crafting how to make these adorable envelopes with just an hour or less of your time!
How To: Craft a ladybug using a stone with your kids
Your yard is full of free crafting opportunities! In this tutorial, learn how to take an ordinary stone and turn it into an adorable ladybug. In this craft project, grab a nice flat stone, some paints and some googly eyes and put together a cute little friend for your kids to enjoy. This project is not difficult and can be done (with a little help) by kids of all ages.
How To: Craft a cute pom-pom chicken
Pop pops make very adorable accents for scrapbooking. In this tutorial, learn how to spice up an Easter or spring themed scrapbook with a pom pom shaped like a chicken. This cute little guy makes the perfect addition to any craft project. He is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face when they see him.
How To: Make a five petal paper flower with Stampin' Up!
This art and craft video shows us how to make a five petal paper flower with stamping up. One can make this pretty card easily by following the instructions which is given clearly in the video. One can come become aware of various modern craft materials like different papers, punches available in the market and how to use them creatively. By watching this video one would be more interested in such craft work as it is done neatly without any mess.
How To: Craft, fold and decorate a kimono card
These kimono cards are so much fun to make. The idea came from an old issue of The Rubber Stamper magazine (Sept. 2005), with the addition of a few things, like bunny slippers and the geisha girl. They are simple to make once you have the instructions. Check out this card-making video tutorial to see how to craft, fold and decorate a kimono card.
How To: Get into a single scull rowing craft unassisted
This is a view of how to get into a single scull rowing craft unassisted. This is brought to you by the Cork Boat Club in Ireland. It shows you how to Good tutorial for beginners. It shows you how to maintain balance, hold the rigger and lower yourself into the scull boat without falling into the river.
How To: Make a giant holiday wreath for Christmas
Learn how to make this fun Christmas craft! Learn how to make this fun Christmas craft! Making a giant holiday wreath involves gluing a large ribbon bow to the top of a wreath, gluing down small presents, holly sprigs and trinkets and wrapping the excess ribbon around the greenery. Create a large Christmas wreath, adding any items that go with the holiday spirit, with instructions from an experienced craftswoman in this free video on Christmas crafts.
How To: Make a Santa face Christmas craft
Learn how to make this fun Christmas craft! Making a Santa Claus face involves gluing different colored poms together for the head, beard and hat, gluing googly eyes to the face and decorating the hat with smaller white poms. Create a crafty Santa Claus face with instructions from an experienced craftswoman in this free video on Christmas crafts.