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How to Make Toddler Furniture out of Legos

By grouch

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Faced with the birth of my first child I really did want to cover the whole world in bubble wrap. As she got older the feelings decreased but I know that as my first I will always try to protect or shelter my daughter. I found a neat little ... more »

How to Make Toy Drums

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Making a drum is a fun craft for kids because they can actually use what they made. Help your kids make a toy drum they can play while listening to their favorite songs or marching around the house or block in a parade... more »

How to Make Toys for an Infant

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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It is easy to make stimulating infant toys with simple household materials. With some creativity and time, anyone can make rewarding toys that are suitable for hours of infant play. Homemade infant toys are inexpensive and can be easily personalized... more »

How to Make Treasure Stones

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Treasure stones can be used as party favors or prizes at your child's birthday party.Your party guests can break open these treats to discover the hidden treasures inside. Make these treasure stones with your child to get them excited about their ... more »

How to Make Yarn Dollies

By Ursula Anderson

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This is a sweet, simple little doll for a young child. They are inexpensive and easy to make, and are composed of materials you probably already have lying around the house... more »

How to Make Your Own Cookbook

By PattyOh

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Whether someone is just beginning to cook and collect recipes or has accumulated many through the years, there’s nothing quite as nice as making a cookbook to keep them in. Here are instructions on how to make a homemade cookbook that’s a great ... more »

How to Make Your Own Pet Rock

By dweaver

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Sometime in the late 70's a guy got an idea. He made over a million dollars painting smiles on rocks. Here is how to make your own to use as a paperweight, a decoration, or a friend that only listens and never has a biased opinion... more »

How to Paint an Interactive Fireman Sam Mural

By ProjectsToMake

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Would you like to make a unique fireman wall mural for your child's room? Interactive wall murals not only turn a wall into a focal point but also provide hours of fun for kids. There are many different ways to make a fireman mural interactive. ... more »

How to Press Flowers

By aryccah

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Pressing flowers can be very gratifying and will add the enjoyment of creating a finished pressed flower piece... more »

How to Recycle Holiday Cards and Never Buy Them Again

By Nicole LaMarco

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When the holidays come around there are many tasks to be done. One of the many is buying and sending out holiday cards. This can become expensive and boring. Liven up your holiday cards with some creativity and fun. The fun part is in seeing if ... more »

How to Recycle Small Aspirin Tins

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Tiny aspirin tins are just the right size for so many small items. They can be dressed up or just used as mini organizers. Check out these neat ideas for various ways to recycle them... more »

How to Select Non-Toxic Paints to Use on Wooden Toys

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Painting wooden toys can be a fun and exciting way to personalize a car or update worn toys. For the safety of the child and the painter, it's important that only non-toxic paints are used... more »

How to set up an indoor tent

By grouch

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For most parts of the US right now the sun is not very sunny. The only to camp out would be an igloo. What do you do when the kids insist on camping out but the weather does not allow? This is a simple article on how to bring the fun of ... more »

How to Sew for a Beginner

By rocky5

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If you have never sewn on a sewing machine before, these instructions are great for practicing the most basic skills. A beginner still learning to sew may also appreciate the exercises. These are tips for practicing machine stitching and will ... more »

How to Turn Rocks Into Art

By Ryn Gargulinski

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Rocks can initially appear as drab, useless hunks of earth and perhaps the least artistic thing around. But with a dab of paint and a dash of imagination, rocks can be transformed into amazing art. It’s fun to turn rocks into art, and useful, ... more »

How to Add a Tongue to a Puppet

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Making your own puppets can be a great experience. You get to use your creativity and imagination. There are many pieces and parts of a puppet, and one of those is the puppet's tongue. Follow these steps to add a tongue to a puppet... more »

How to Add to Melt and Pour Soap

By Hillary Marshall

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Making soap is not only fun, but it can be useful. Soap can be presented as a gift or used in your own home. Making soap will make you feel like the ultimate crafter, because it is different than most standard crafts. Using the melt and pour ... more »

How to Build a Birdhouse From a Milk Carton

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Building a birdhouse with your child can be a fun and easy project. You will most likely not need to purchase anything to create a birdhouse; there are several everyday household objects that you can use. The easiest type of birdhouse to create ... more »

How to build a Boat

By AdamMack07

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Build a model boat that will really sail.. more »

How to Build a Cardboard Geometric Dome

By wendyr

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A geodesic dome, or geo-dome, is a set of polygons that are organized together to form a half sphere or dome. This fun project teaches children about shapes, particularly about triangles and pentagons. You will learn how to draw a pentagon any ... more »

How to Build a Milk Crate Bed Frame

By Summer Banks Banks

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When looking for an ingenious way to create a unique bed frame, why search only from store front to store front? You may find what you really need behind the store... more »

How to Build a Whirligig Out of Metal

By Sarah Wilson, CCRP

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While researching the whirligig, I found various build design, descriptions and pictures representing how to build your own. The yo-yo was called a whirligig and the weathervane was called a whirligig. With all of the research conducted, I found ... more »

How to build a wooden outdoor playhouse from a wood kit

By jenstewart

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Using a wooden playhouse kit to build an outdoor playhouse is becoming a popular idea in wood crafting. A kit usually comes with wood materials and instructions and some include a wooden outdoor playhouse floor... more »

How to Buy Colored Pencils for Children

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Colored pencils are smoother to draw with than crayons and are easier to sharpen. Choose a brand you are comfortable with in a package size that fits your needs... more »

How to Chain Stitch a Bracelet

By ValerieDavid

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The chain stitch is a basic stitch in crocheting, but it can also be easily done by hand. This pretty braided stitch can turn an ordinary piece of yarn into an attractive bracelet in just a few minutes. This is a simple and addictive way to keep ... more »

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