Paper is good for more than just scribbling your crush's name in hearts during a boring history class lecture. Watch this video to revitalize your understanding of paper power and to make a spring craft that will scream hugs and kisses to anyone whom you give it to.
In this video Sarah Magid shows how to make dark chocolate cupcakes with espresso butter cream along with sugar flowers as follows:
This really isn't so hard to make. Check out this video to learn how to origami an orange flower.
Use a 35x35cm piece of paper to trace your CD into a flower shape. Use a pencil and scissors to complete the design.
Why wrap presents with plain old paper? Watch this how to video and learn a fun creative way to pack gifts using paper flowers.
Learn to create this beautiful paper flower garland by watching this video. You can make it out of origami or regular construction paper.
Buddha doesn't just sit on a lotus flower because it's kind of fun sitting on a flower throne. In many Asian traditions, the lotus flower represents sexual purity and non-attachment, which are the core tenets of Buddhism.
The Flowergod demonstrates how to design a flower vase centerpiece for your table. First, find a shallow vase. Add green foliage like ferns to the outer portion of the vase. Next, lay about six or seven evenly-spaced white flower stalks on top of the fern bed. Then, add big, bright orange flowers to the centerpiece. Weave pale orange flowers like small tiger lilies in between the fern and flower layers. Place vibrant yellow roses in even formation throughout the centerpiece. Add thin stems of...
Spring flower arrangements make the perfect home decor! Learn how to make a flower arrangement from fresh spring flowers with expert tips in this free floral arrangement video series.
Gardeners around the world use containers to enhance the look of their garden space. They can add height and dimension and create more garden space. Window boxes and hanging plant containers are a great way to add ornamental flowers to your home or garden. In some areas of the world, there simply is not enough room or suitable soil to grow a garden. Gardening containers such as clay pots and terra cotta boxes are great for controlled gardening.
If you've forgotten your combination, or for some other reason want to get past a Brinks number lock, this tutorial shows you how to do it. All you need is a bobby pin. Slide the bobby pin down towards the lock wheels. Then spin the wheels slowly, from top to bottom. As you spin each wheel to the correct number, the bobby pin will slide down a little more. And once the bobby pin is all the way down, not only have you unlocked the lock, you've figured out the combination!
In order to create a pin-up Rosy the Riveter look with a bandana, you will need the following: hairspray, bobby pins, round brush, wax or smoothing cream, a bandana, and a curling iron. Once you've got all of that, follow along with Kandee Johnson's video guide below.
We all have a general idea of what a pin-up looks like: Big, buxom hips, wild curves that render men speechless, finger curled hair, and the iconic red lips with cat eyes combo. Bread out of the mold by creating a pin-up look that's equally glamorous and sexy but with a slight twist.
In this video, we learn how to create a Fergie "Meet Me Halfway" hairstyle. First, clip the top of your hair up and curl the bottom of your hair with a curling iron. When it comes out of the curl, place our hair in a bobby pin into the curl, while wrapping it up into the head. Continue to do this throughout your entire head of hair. When finished, hair spray your hair and then take the pins out and set them down on the counter. When all the pins are out, style your hair how you prefer it and ...
Whether you're prepping for an outdoor picnic with your loved ones or creating a finger food menu for afternoon tea, tea sandwiches never fail to be a healthy yet appetizing treat.
In this how-to video, Kipkay shows you how to build a portable stink pen and you need a cheap pen, a bobby pin, and matches. Take apart the pen, save the spring, put the bobby pin through the center of the pen, and bend the edge of the bobby pin. Pull the pin back to fire and create one gross smell. Watch this video pranking tutorial and learn how to build a portable stink pen for practical jokes. Use this as inspiration for one of your April Fools Day pranks!
This is a free pattern showing you how to crochet beautiful Paton flowers for use as an applique. Add to skirts, coats, shoes or anything else that needs a little extra floral decoration. You're shown how to create both large and small flowers.
You ready for some florigami action? Florigami, as its name implies, is the folding of paper to resemble plants and flowers. In the case of this video, you'll be learning how to assemble an exotically beautiful Christmas cactus.
Spring is coming, and that means you'll want to celebrate by incorporating more flowers into your wardrobe. This tutorial shows you how you can easily make a fun flowered headband, using silk ribbon, a needle and matching thread. Use a bead in the center for some added sparkle!
Precision is important when you're making a garment as closely form fitting as a corset, and pinning your garment together is no different. Make sure that the panels for your corset are snugly, securely and accurately pinned together before you start sewing.
Want to hand out lollipops to your kid's class for Valentine's Day? Then don't just phone it in by scouring the shelves at Target the night before for some Dora the Explorer paper valentines that you'll tape to the lollipops.
In this video we learn how to make an autumn themed flower arrangement. Start off by purchasing fruits and vegetables that are fall colors. These colors can be: yellow, orange, light green, and brown. Grab the fruit or vegetable, then remove the inside from it, scooping it all out. Then, grab some fall flowers and cut the stems down on them. Place the flowers into the vegetable center and it will make a gorgeous center! It doesn't take a lot of time or creativity to do this, so it's perfect f...
Getting married soon? You can save a lot of money by buying your own flowers for a wedding bouquet. This also lets you personalize your bouquet the way you want it. This tutorial shows you a few ideal flowers for bridal bouquets and how to assemble them into a beautiful and memorable bouquet.
In this tutorial, we learn how to crochet a left handed slinky flower. You will first start row 1 by working a single crochet in the second chain from the hook. Then, chain 2 and skip a chain. Continue across, then make the last chain 2 and single crochet. After this, start to make the petals. For the first petal, you will do a chain 1, then do a half double crochet followed by a chain one all in the same loop. Continue to repeat the petals until you have seven of them in total. When finished...
In making jewelry, the head pin loop is used many times. Let's learn to make a head pin loop so jewelry making will be that much easier.
When it comes to making earrings or necklaces, you could take the easy way out and just add a normal head pin to the top of your bead or pendant. But what if you like to create motifs with the wire itself? A great way to start embellishing with wire is by creating this coiled top dangle, or a wrapped head pin.
If you're interested in taking up the art of origami, this next tutorial is very helpful and shows you how to make a cool looking flower. This video is a tutorial on how to make an origami flower. These instructions are easy to follow and can help produce a colorful looking piece of work. Good luck and enjoy!
Daises are such a friendly flower: With bright white petals and a warm orangey yellow center, they're the flower of choice for cheering up a sick friend or giving to a loved one on a special occasion. Perhaps the fact that they're so cheery is what makes them so popular as cake and cupcake decorations.
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...
This clip offers instructions no how to make tissue paper flowers that are perfect for embellishing gifts. What's more, they're easy to make. So easy, in fact, that this home décor how-to can present a complete overview of how to make them in just over three and a half minutes' time. For more information, and to get started making your own tissue-paper flowers, take a look.
Are you feeling the love in the room tonight? Why not celebrate the ambiance with some flower power cupcakes? Watch this video to learn how to make these delicious flower power cupcakes. Start with a simple Betty Crocker cupcake mix, and then add candy decorations on top. No one will be able to keep their hands off of these!
Want to get started arranging your own vases to fit the design of your home? When arranging flowers and ribbons, choose a simple vase first, use greenery to fill out the vase, and wrap a beautiful bow around. Learn a few tricks on how to arrange flowers like a pro with helpful tips from Modern Mom's gardening expert Melinda Myers.
Grow your paper garden as well as your knowledge of origami by making fun, decorative paper tulip flowers. This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make paper tulips using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, and to get started making your own paper bulb flowers, watch this arts-and-crafts guide.
Looking to add a stellar specimen to your paper garden? You're in luck. This free origami video lesson presents complete instructions on how to make your own decorative star-shaped flowers from folded paper. For more information, and to get started making paper flowers yourself, take a look!
Is there anything more cheerful than a flower? In this video, learn how to crochet an adorable little daisy that you can attach to nearly anything! You can use it as part of clothing or in your hair, or even as a cute addition to a craft project.
In this tutorial, learn how to make a fun 3-D flower out of paper with your kids.
What better way to display flowers in your home than in an adorable personalized vase? In this tutorial, learn how to make a flower vase with your kids and make a unique centerpiece for any table. Your kids will have fun with this project and will delight in seeing their masterpiece on display for everyone to admire. So let's get crafting, shall we?
TipsFromXOXOSarah takes us through a step by step instruction on how to get Taylor Swift's up-do from her song, "Love Story." With hair parted to the side, she begins with curly hair and gently swoops it in the back with a large bobby pin making a messy bun. She leaves a cluster of curly bangs hanging by the right side of her face. The loose curls left around the back of her head from the messy bun are then put up with a few smaller bobby pins. She then pushes up the bun up and bobby pins it ...
This video will help you to make a Christmas centerpiece with flowers and evergreens. The materials required are a plastic centerpiece tray, floral foam, two candles, two candle cups and wired wooden pegs. Flowers like red carnations, white cushion chrysanthemums, red and white pixie carnations and roses can be used for this arrangement. Evergreens used are cedar, pine, princess pine, and variegated holly. The foam is placed in water in the tray. The candle cups with the candles are placed in...
Artbeads demonstrates how to make a simple loop using eye pins. Simple loops on head pins or eye pins are great ways to attach charms to your jewelry. To make a simple loop use chain nose pliers to make a 90 degree bend in the pin above the bead. Then, cut the wire so that there is a 3/4 inch tail on the wire. With round nose pliers, create a loop on the end of the wire. Use chain nose pliers to open and close the loop to attach it to a chain or clasp. You can also make a loop by using the ro...
