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How to Make a Noah's Ark Model

By Denise Oliveri

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Giving young children fun and easy crafts to do is essential in helping them gain confidence. Crafts are also a great way to help reinforce lessons. Try making this Noah's Ark model with your child or in Sunday School class... more »

How to Make a Paper Bag Greeting Card

By milenna

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Paper bags or lunch bags come in a variety of colors and you can use these sacks for various crafts. For example, you can create a cute greeting card with paper bags... more »

How to Make a Pea Shooter

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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At one point or another in our youth, most of us probably got in trouble for spitting small, wet balled-up paper through a straw at our classmates. This is simply a crude variation of a pea shooter. A pea shooter uses a tube and a means of ... more »

How to Make a Pen Gun With a Trigger

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Improve an old style pen gun by adding a trigger to shoot even further than before. The pen gun with a trigger is a novelty item not meant to be used as a weapon or inflict harm on people or animals. Have fun with creative use of pens and ... more »

How to Make a Penwork Frame

By lisajo1127

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Create this elegant looking frame on your own and people won't believe you did it yourself... more »

How to Make a Petting Zoo in Jurassic Park

By Allison Whyte

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Based on the Jurassic Park movie, the Jurassic Park Operation Genesis computer game allows a player to create a dinosaur theme park. Dinosaurs are kept in large fenced areas where visitors can watch them through viewing vents or platforms, but ... more »

How to Make a Pillow Sachet

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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These little fabric pouches are meant to be tucked into a pillowcase. Use potpourri blends containing lavender, roses or other light relaxing scents... more »

How to Make a Piñata

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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A piñata is a papier mâché figure of an animal. They are traditionally found at Mexican celebrations but they've gained popularity outside of Mexico. Piñatas are usually filled with toys and candy and hung in the air for children to smash open ... more »

How to make a Pipe Cleaner Dinosaur

By milenna

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The bending properties of every day craft items like pipe cleaner can be crafted into so many things. Dinosaur creatures are one of the many items that can be made with pipe cleaner. Make a single dinosaur of a whole heard of dinosaurs with a ... more »

How to Make a Planter Out of an Old Gravy Boat

By Samantha Molina

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Don't throw away your old chipped china. You can use those teacups, teapot, and gravy boat to make a handsome planter, a greatl novelty gift for anyone, including yourself... more »

How to Make a Pokémon Crater Account

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Pokémon Crater allows players to battle for more Pokémon team members and points to use items. You do all of this on the Internet and play against other live people or against computer-controlled characters. The simplicity of the Pokémon Crater ... more »

How to Make a Pomander From Applesauce

By jpwhickson

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Pomanders were originally created to ward off both odors and ill health. They were usually silver or gold balls that contained perfumes and were worn about the waist or neck. American homemakers adapted the pomander and in the 1900’s hundreds of ... more »

How to Make a Popsicle House

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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When it comes to kids crafts, there is nothing like a good old fashioned Popsicle-stick house. In order to make a Popsicle-stick (also called craft-stick) house, you need a few basic supplies, a little bit of time and a dash of creativity. In ... more »

How to Make a Pop-Up Element on a Scrapbook Page

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Pop-ups are always a surprise. Add a few to your scrapbook pages for dimension and astonishment. Once you learn how to create a versatile pop-up element, you will find many uses for them on scrapbook pages... more »

How to Make a Popup Quilling Valentine's Card

By Barbara Price Galvan

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Valentine's Day is near and my children have been asking me to help them make special homemade card for them to give out to special people. So, I created this simply popup quilling card that can be easily created. Changing the quilling shapes and ... more »

How to Make a Portable Game Set

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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When you are taking a long road or plane trip, a portable game set really comes in handy to keep the kids (and even you) occupied. This 3-in-1 portable game set will make the miles seem to pass in mere minutes instead of dragging on for hours... more »

How to Make a Poster from Personal Photos

By Richardthe3rd

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In the days before digital cameras, people often ordered extra prints with each roll of film they had developed. Most of those extra photos are probably still in their original envelope, hidden away where no one can see them. You can bring these ... more »

How to Make a Potato Printed Tablecloth

By lisajo1127

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Create your own tablecloth by printing with potatoes. The starchy liquid that comes from a cut potato blends with the ink to add a beautiful look... more »

How to Make a Potpourri Heart

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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Potpourri adds such a sweet smelling, decorative touch to a home. It's even better when you can use potpourri to make a decorative heart to express your love for someone on Valentine's Day or any other time of the year. Here's how to make a quick ... more »

How to Make a Printable Doorknob Hanger

By WriterGig

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You can learn how to make a printable doorknob hanger from your desktop computer in a jiffy. Make one for every bedroom in your house, if you like. Doorknob hangers allow family members a polite way to request privacy, communicate their status ... more »

How to make a Pumpkin free Jack-O-Lantern for Halloween

By AdamMack07

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Enjoy Holloween fun by making a pumpkin-free Jack-O-Lantern.. more »

How to Make a Puzzle

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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It is always rewarding to find a craft project that you can do with your children, although this one is enjoyable to do on your own as well. Making a jigsaw puzzle is relatively easy, fun and a unique gift to give children. They will love it, ... more »

How to Make a Puzzle Letter

By lulie

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Resuscitate the ancient art of letter writing with an interesting spin! Make it more interactive and fun for your reader by turning your letter into a puzzle. Follow these easy steps and before long, your friends will think you're the most crafty ... more »

How to make a Quick Gel Ice Pack

By Dawn Peters

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Everyone has had to use a package of frozen peas as an ice pack in a pinch. But did you know you could make a quickie, reusable, squishy, cold-holding ice pack in a pinch from ziplock baggies and rubbing alcohol? You can. This is great for ... more »

How to Make a Quilted Keepsake Box

By Amanda Formaro

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Turn an empty check box into this charming little quilted keepsake container. Use this cute little creation to store jewelry, hair accessories, receipts, loose change, or even... cancelled checks! Whatever you decide to use it for, it's a great ... more »