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How to Make an Origami Boat

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History tells us that the art of origami was derived to make concrete shapes such as cranes or boats. The origami boat is regarded as origami for pure enjoyment, otherwise known as play origami. This origami sailboat is an intermediate level ... more »

How to Make an Origami Falcon

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The word origami comes from the Japanese words "ori" which means folding and "kamiu" which means paper. The art, which is originally Chinese, began in the 1st or 2nd century. Learn how to make an origami falcon and help continue the life of this ... more »

How to Make an Origami Pig

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Origami is a paper folding art form used to create everything from animal shapes to boxes. Origami projects can be detailed with several difficult folds, or they can be rather simple to accomplish. Follow these steps to make a whole origami pig... more »

How to make an professional looking antler mount for a fraction of the cost

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Want to display a rack on your wall? Too small for a head mount, but you're still proud about it and want to show it off but not pay over $100 to have someone else do it? Follow these steps to make a professional looking mount for less than ... more »

How to Make Annoying Noises

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The sound of a fearful scream is terrifying. The sound of crashing waves is relaxing. The sound of a mosquito buzzing in your ear is downright annoying. The noise from screeching brakes, the high pitch of a talking parrot or the sound of a stuck ... more »

How to Make Autumn Leaf Placemats

By Dawn Peters

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There are few autumn crafts you can do with your children to help them celebrate the arrival of fall. The one I am going to share with you happens to be one that I did as a young girl and I enjoyed it every year. So much so, that even as an adult ... more »

How to Make Autumn Leaf Prints

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Autumn is the perfect time of year for collecting leaves. A majority of the leaves have changed to various shades of orange, green and yellow and fallen off the trees. This is the time of year to go on a nature walk with your children and collect ... more »

How to Make Basic Origami Folds

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Origami is an ancient Japanese art of paper folding. Taking a piece of paper, you can fold it and manipulate it into something striking. You can make a classic swan or an intricate dragon, all with different folds and bends of the paper. Learning ... more »

How to Make Bath Bombs

By MrsBuckeye

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Why spend money at all those "bath" speciality shops - make your OWN bath bombs and give them as gifts... more »

How to Make Beer Candles

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It's a foamy beer candle!.. more »

How to Make Blossoms out of Used Dryer Sheets

By smidgen

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What to do with transparent dryer sheets that are everywhere? Why don't you use them to make blossoms for a topiary? That is right, those transparent dryer sheets are excellent ways to add a little style to your house. Follow these easy hand ... more »

How to Make Book Cloth

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When you’re into bookbinding and other book arts, you know that book cloth is not only expensive, but you’re often limited to some pretty bland choices. When you can make your own book cloth, the possibilities are endless, but it’s important to ... more »

How to Make Bookmarks

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Bookmarks can be both functional and fun. Preschoolers love to help make them. Bookmarks can be personal.ized by adding stamps, stickers, or pictures to give you a special reminder each time you open your book. Bookmarks can make reading more ... more »

How to Make Bookmarks from Greeting Cards

By Virginia Allain

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Here's a good way to recycle all the holiday and birthday cards that build up over the years. Turn them into colorful bookmarks to use or give to friends. Just slip one into the envelope when sending your own cards at Christmas or on other ... more »

How to Make Bottle Cap Games

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In this age of electronic entertainment, sometimes it's fun to take a step back into a simpler time. For example, it's easy to show children how to make games out of bottle caps. Simple, creative thinking can lead to hours of fun--no electricity ... more »

How to Make Bricks

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Making bricks from mud and straw is a fun project for children or adults, and can be a great way to add a personal decorative touch to your new patio, wall or garden decor. During the drying process, you can add colorful glass beads, draw ... more »

How to Make Bubbles and Clay on a Rainy Day

By D L Decker

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When the weather outside is frightful and it looks as if you'll be indoors all day with young children, it's time to call on your ingenuity. If you want to keep your youngsters occupied and away from television, let them help you create some ... more »

How to make butterfly wings out of pair of tights

By smidgen

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Do you ever think of making butterfly wings for a costume for yourself or your child but you just don't know how? You see the ones in stores but they cost a fortune or they just don't look right? Well, follow these steps and see what you come up ... more »

How to Make Candles With Old Crayons

By Samantha Molina

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This is a great arts and crafts project to do with the kids on a rainy day. The only difficulty you may have is purchasing the paraffin, but all of that is available online... more »

How to make Candy Bowls with Scrapbook Supplies

By milenna

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Remember the folded paper used as a “fortune teller” that you made as a child; well you can use a similar folding concept to create fabulous candy bowls out of scrapbook cardstock paper. These candy bowls can be used for almost any occasion. ... more »

How to Make Candy Cane Bath Salts

By lisajo1127

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Candy cane bath salts are awesome whether you are just making it for yourself or if you are making it as holiday gifts. This recipe will make 12 12-oz. jars, with a little leftover for you... more »

How to Make Cedar Furniture

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You can make virtually any type of furniture from cedar. Cedar comes from needle bearing trees and is therefore in the "soft wood" category. As a soft wood, cedar is easier to work with and less expensive than hardwoods such as oak, but not quite ... more »

How to Make Chain Mail

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Chain mail is one of the older forms of armor. It consists of metal loops formed into a covering for the body. Chain mail predated many forms of plate armor. It was a good protector against certain types of weapons, but wearing chain mail did not ... more »

How to Make Charcoal

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When you make your own charcoal, you know where it came from and that it's chemical-free, unlike processed briquettes. This is important because what you cook with becomes a part of what you eat. Although the process is time-consuming, you save ... more »

How to Make Christmas Ornaments from Light Bulbs

By Amy Shannon

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You can turn dead light bulbs into beautiful Christmas ornaments with a few common materials. Not only can you customize your ornaments for any décor, these make inexpensive presents for teachers and co-workers. Plus it's a great way to ... more »