Watch this bookmaking tutorial to make a fun tiny sized art journal. You will need five sheets of paper, one sheet of card stock, two pieces illustration board of equal size, and a smaller piece for the binding. You will also need some decorative paper, glue, a needle and thread. These miniature journals are small but can hold a lot of information, depending on how you fill their pages.
Watch this instructional blacksmithing video to use hammering and punch techniques to create different textures on the hot steel. You can use these techniques to forge textured metal gates and smaller decorative metal designs. Forge steel texture by hand or with an air hammer. Follow these clear instructions to begin the craft of metalsmithing and add a creative flare to your blacksmithing projects.
Watch this instructional blacksmithing video to forge different types of steel leaves. You can use these techniques to forge fence posts and other decorative metal designs. Forge steel leaves by hand or with an air hammer. Follow these clear instructions to begin the craft of metalsmithing and add a creative flare to your blacksmithing projects.
Watch this instructional blacksmithing video to forge and sculpt a steel rose. This blacksmith demonstrates the techniques involved in making an ornamental metal rose as well as other organic shapes. Follow these clear instructions to begin the craft of metalsmithing and forge a decorative flower.
Watch this instructional crochet video to crochet a lotus bloom. Use any type of thread or crochet needle to complete this project. You will also need a tapestry needle to sew the petals onto the round center of the flower with regular yarn. Add this lotus flower to a pillow or crocheted blanket for satisfying decorative results.
Watch this instructional crocheting video to crochet a pansy flower. Use any size of yarn or thread and your choice of crochet needle. This method will allow you to crochet unique pansy flowers that can be added to sweaters or blankets, or hung as decorative ornaments on their own.
This how-to video from a Piece of Craft shows a way to take some fall seasonal gourds to make a decorative centerpiece for you Thanksgiving tabletop. You will need artificial leaves and berries, candles, and gourds. Watch this video hosting tutorial and learn how to craft a turkey shaped Thanksgiving table-top centerpiece.
Watch this instructional crochet video to finish off the basics of a granny square. Once mastered, this process moves fairly quickly. A granny square blanket is popular because this crochet method is both engaging and fast paced. Once you can crochet around a corner, many of your projects can take on a new decorative complexity.
Follow a few simple steps to make a set of vellum origami cubes. Then enhance the cubes with decorative paper, sequins, and sticky Zots. With a string of small white or colored lights, the origami cubes serve as perfect homemade party lanterns. More than an origami lesson, vellum lantern cubes can provide mood lighting for any room.
This is how the pro bartenders cut a proper lemon twist. You will need a knife, an ice pick, and of course, a lemon. Watch this video bartending tutorial and learn how to peel a pretty and decorative lemon peel twist.
This video crafting tutorial shows a quick and easy way to turn plain take-away containers into decorative gift and storages boxes. Paper take-out boxes are a convenient size for organizing supplies and tools, but this project can multi-task as a reusable gift box. Learn how to transform paper take-out boxes into a storage or gift box by watching this instructional video.
Improve crocheting skills by learning decorative stitches. This how to video is a crocheting tutorial that will show how to do shell increases. Crochet several rows of this stitch to create larger yarn projects.
Add some pizzazz to your yard with some decorative edging. Watch this video tutorial to learn about the various garden fencing/edging options from Nature's Garden Magazine's editor James Baggett.
Add to you crocheting skills by learning decorative stitches. This how to video is a tutorial that will show you how to crochet the seed stitch. Crochet several rows of the seed stitch to create larger yarn projects.
Improve you crocheting skills by learning different ribbing techniques. This how to video is a tutorial that will show you how to crochet a half double crochet ribbing. Watch and learn how to create decorative ribbing.
Improve you crocheting skills by learning basic decorative stitches. This how to video is a tutorial that will show you how to crochet a single crochet ripple. Crochet several rows of the ripple stitch to create larger yarn projects.
Improve you crocheting skills by learning different edging techniques. This how to video is a tutorial that will show you how to crochet a single crochet edging. Watch, learn and create your own decorative crochet edgings.
Improve you crocheting skills by learning decorative stitches. This how to video is a crocheting tutorial that will show you how to do the popcorn stitch. Crochet several rows of the popcorn stitch to create larger yarn projects.
You can add character to your windows by casing them, an easy process that you can accomplish with a few mitre cuts. Learn how to case windows using this decorative style.
If you're the creative type, then this crafty floral wreath is the perfect project for you. Learn how to make a decorative floral wreath that you can style to match your home.
Check out this video to learn how to make a chipboard monogram letter. Chipboard brings a decorative dimension to scrapbook pages. Make your words really pop by adding these easy chipboard monogram letters.
This video demonstrates making a paper piercing and cutting project using a template or stencil. The demonstration produces a frame with decorative piercings and cuttings. The frame shown is suitable for scrapbooking, card making or other paper crafts.
Here's a video tutorial from Needle 'n Thread for the double herringbone stitch, which is a variation of the herringbone stitch. Just like the regular herringbone, this stitch can be used as a decorative band or edging.
Learn about using the Dremel™ tool for engraving glass. A Dremel tool can be used for creating decorative effects.
Learn a decorative and inventive way to make a cake for any baby shower. Watch this video to make a three tier baby shower cake out of baby diapers and how to decorate it with baby items.
Why buy lanterns for your backyard when you can recycle empty jars into beautiful ones? This video will show you how to make lanterns out of old jars.
In this video, we learn how to do an Easter basket art activity with your kids. First, grab some white paper bags and have the child cut a line across the top of the bag. You can also use decorative scissors for more of an Easter effect. After this, let the child use paint, cookie cutters, glue, glitter, crayons, and markers to paint all over the bag! Let them make any design that they would like for the upcoming season! Once finished, let these dry and then open them up! These can be used fo...
In this video we learn how to makeover your mirror with accessories. First, grab lace, string, ribbon, fake flowers, and anything else decorative that you want to hang around on your mirror. Once you have all of your supplies, get to work! Use double sided tape to stick to the sides of the mirror so you can safely stick on all of your accessories. Start out by taping some lace or ribbon around the mirror. You can also tie some ribbons and place those as on as well. If you have fake flowers, t...
Who knew that knots could be their very own art form? According to TIAT, or Tying It All Together, knots can be sexy, sensual, and beautiful. And we're totally getting that by the looks of this pretty triobite bar.
In order to make a scallop square card with Stampin' Up, you will need the following: a big shot, a large scallop square # 115950 Bigz Clear die, stamps, adhesive, design paper, mini glue dots, decorative ornaments, and card stock.
In this tutorial, we learn how to customize a pi–ata buster stick. First, choose a couple streamer colors that match the theme of your party. Next, roll the streamer around the stick, covering the entire stick. Tape down the end on both sides so the streamers stay on. Next, wrap a different color streamer around the stick and tape that down as well. You can also add on ribbon around the stick to make it more decorative. When finished, make sure everything is taped down at the end and you will...
If you need to add some decoration to your keys, a key fob is the way to go. Key fobs are decorative items that many people carry with their keys. There are many different ways to go when creating a key fob, but one of the best ways is to make your own using fabric from the store.
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to turn a t-shirt into a pillowcase. The materials required for this project are: a pillow, a shirt (that fits over the pillow), pin, needle, thread, decorative trim and a sewing machine. Begin by flipping the shirt inside out and slip in the pillow. Position the pillow to how you want it and pin down along the sides to hold it. Now stitch the shirt together along the pin points. Trim off the extra fabric, leaving a 1/2" at the seam. Fold the bottom a...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a beaded watch band with a non-loop watch face. Begin by cutting 2 pieces of the stringing materials to approximately 10 inches. Then put one end of the string through the hole of the watch face and pull it to about halfway. Now users will have 2 strands to work with. Users may choose to making a double strand watch band by putting beads on both strings, or a single strand watch band by running both strands of string through a single bead. Fin...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to reupholster the seat of a chair. Begin by taking the seat off the chair and remove the staples on the back of the fabric. Remove the fabric and cushion, leaving you with the wood base. With polstry foam, cut the foam out 1/8" larger than the board. With wool batting, cut the batting 4" larger than the board and then staple it to the board. Finish it by covering it with some decorative fabric. Cut the fabric 4" larger than the board and staple it on...
This is a video produced by KazzieHeart on Youtube explaining how to make a puffy hairbow from a t-shirt. Choose a t-shirt and cut two equal-sized rectangles approximately 8"X4". Placing the two pieces facing inward, three sides are sewn together. It is then turned right side out and evenly stuffed with soft stuffing. The end of the remaining side is folded inward and sewn shut, forming a small pillow. A smaller rectangle approximately 5"X2" is cut from the same fabric. The pillow is sewn thr...
Following are the steps to describe how-to make small decorative bowls using polymer clay at your home:
This video teaches us the way to properly set a table. You will require a couple of things for this purpose. These things include a table with a table cloth and napkins. These should be kept at one side of the table. Then take salad forks and dinner forks. Arrange these in the center. Take knives and spoons. Arrange these besides the forks on both the sides. Take bread and butter plates and arrange them above the salad and dinner forks. Put glasses above the spoons. Put bread and butter knive...
To make a butterfly Valentine card, you need scissors, coloured pencils or candy stick and pipe cleaners. The first task to do, is go to Family Fun and print the butterfly template, which you can find on the site. Print your template into coloured cardstock. You can find cardstocks in the scrab-booking section of your craftstore. Cut out your butterfly from the template. Cut along the dotted line to create a slot for your pen or candy stick. Next we rap the pipe cleaner on the top of the cand...
If you’re in need of a fancy napkin setting then try this pleated standing fan design. It only takes seconds to make. Start by folding on inch folds back and forth. Then fold the pleating in half, flip the mess over and let it spread out naturally. You’ll need cloth napkins and it often helps to have starched napkins when doing decorative folds. This will really dress up that dinner table.
