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How to Add Toe Guards to your Soft-Sole Shoes

By mistymq

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I don’t know about the rest of you but my son has a tendency to drag his toes when he walks. He wore little holes in three pairs of his soft-sole shoes before I started putting “Toe Guards” on them. The first time I put on a toe guard it was on ... more »

How to Convert Standard King Size Sheets to fit a California King Bed

By mistymq

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Whether you are having trouble finding California King (Western) sheets or just can’t afford them when you do find them, converting standard king size sheets could be the answer to your dilemma. It’s a relatively easy process and the results ... more »

How to decorate your home using quilts.

By LogiesPage

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Quilts are not only for your bed, but can be used to decorate your entire house... more »

How to Make a Bandana

By ProfessorSprout

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Bandannas are great for wearing or using as a handkerchief. Making your own is also a good way to recycle worn shirts... more »

How to Make a Camp Nightshirt

By designervcu

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For anyone who likes to go camping or has children who go camping, go on Girl Scout trips or sleepovers, or who just like to make their own nightgown, this is a great solution... more »

How to Make A Children's Apron

By Sarah Forhan

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This apron is sized to fit children ages 4 - 7 years old. If you need it larger or smaller just adjust the size of the pattern below... more »

How to Make a Corn Pillow

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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You may scratch your head at the notion of a corn pillow, however, this handy device has many therapeutic uses. The corn remains either hot or cold for quite some time. That means that the corn pillow can work as a heating or cooling pad to ... more »

How to make a Dotee like doll

By jimmysdevoted

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Dot is an artist of simplistic magnitude. Her beautiful dolls are a bright spot. you can read about her at her blogspot dotslifeandart.blogspot.com/. her newest creations are just darling. But like all inspiration, we often make our own versions. ... more »

How to Make a Fleece Wearable Blanket for an Infant

By Julie Fuller

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Wearable blankets are currently being promoted as an answer to SIDS and crib suffocation problems. But as many new mommies find, wearable blankets are expensive! In this tutorial, learn how to easily make a wearable blanket for your infant at a ... more »

How to Make a Foam Sombrero Hat

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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The sombrero hat is a Hispanic cultural icon, and is an important part of the traditional Mexican hat dance. This wide-brim hat is usually made of straw or felt. You can use craft foam to make a hat you can wear to a Cinco de Mayo party or as ... more »

How to Make a HAND TOWEL BEACH BAG MARTHA STEWART STYLE

By DandelionMom

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With ribbon, Velcro, and a few basic supplies, you can transform an ordinary towel into a stylish beach accessory. You can use virtually any size towel and ribbon you like (Martha uses a 16-by-28-inch terry-cloth hand towel and 2 1/2-inch-wide ... more »

How to Make a HOMEMADE HEATING PAD LIKE MARTHA STEWART

By DandelionMom

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Here's a Good Thing that will be useful after a long, hard day at work: a homemade heating pad using dried cherry pits. You can also use buckwheat hulls or dried beans... more »

How to Make a Kite

By Never

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Kites may seem old fashioned, but they can still be a fun way for a family to spend time with one another. Flying a kite requires nothing more than a kite and some wind. Making a kite can be part of the fun, allowing your family to customize the ... more »

How to Make a Long Sleeved Shirt Into Short Sleeved

By ProfessorSprout

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Finding the perfect button down shirt is a challenge. Sometimes the one that fits the best, is the most comfortable is a long sleeved. That can be practical for cool weather, or until the cuff gets worn. This is the time to give your favorite ... more »

How to Make a Microwaveable Heating Pad

By Sarah Forhan

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A Microwaveable Heating Pad makes a wonderful gift. Attach a note to present on how to use and launder... more »

How to make a penny rug

By smidgen

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Do you like the look of Penny Rugs but you didn't know how to make them? Do you have a great deal of old wool items in your house that you don't know what to do with? Try out these steps to make a wonderful penny rug for your table or other ... more »

How to Make a Pillow Form

By Trish62

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Making your own pillow forms is easy. Look around your house for spare fabric that can be used to make pillow covers. You will need only a few items to complete this project... more »

How to make a pillow out of a placemat

By Sprice

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Searching for the perfect accent pillow but cant seem to find the look you want? this happens so often and can be very frustrating. i like to use odd things to decorate my home and i have found that placemats are a gold mine. you can find just ... more »

How to Make a Scented Flower/Seed Pillow

By Melanierose

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Scented pillows are pleasant smelling, useful and fun to make! They can be used to freshen clothing draws, closets, even cars! You can also use them to help promote a restful sleep... more »

How to Make a Simple Pillow

By Hapworth

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Making your own simple pillow allows you more leverage when decorating. You can be more creative and it will, most likely, cost you less than purchasing a pillow. This pillow cover can be removed... more »

How to Make a Simple Tote or Green Bag

By Hapworth

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Tote or Green bags are great gifts and fun to make. You can use scrap material or browse the fabric store for novelty fabric that expresses someone's interests or personality. Go green and make a statement for the environment. Tote or Green ... more »

How to Make a TIE DYE T-SHIRT MARTHA STEWART STYLE

By DandelionMom

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Wet, wild, and, yes, a little messy, tie-dyeing is the perfect way to keep kids entertained on a summer day. Even adults will appreciate that moment of anticipation just before the unraveling of rubber bands reveals their own vibrant creations. ... more »

How to Make an Heirloom Tablecloth

By Allana Baroni

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Heirlooms by definition are family possessions handed down from generation to generation, but it’s so much more than that. An heirloom is a piece of family history that can bring tears and laughter because it carries memories and feelings with it ... more »

How to Make an Indoor Play House

By NinaH

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Little children love to make "houses" behind sofas or under tables and on rainy days, everyone plays indoors. While mothers of the past may have groaned over these "messy" play activities, many mothers today are just glad to see their ... more »

How to Make an OUTDOOR CANVAS TABLECLOTH LIKE MARTHA STEWART

By DandelionMom

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Made from a series of canvas panels laced together with cord, this tablecloth fits a standard table for 10. Ours is 148 inches long by 46 inches wide. You can adjust the size, adding or subtracting a center panel for each pair of place settings... more »

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