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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 Penny Rug Glass Coaster

By smidgen

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Do you love penny rugs but don't have the sewing patience for a whole rug? Why don't you try making penny rug coasters they are easy and fun to make with little effort! This another great way to recycle all of your small pieces of wool felt or ... 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 Personalized Paperweight

By LNAngel

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This personalized paperweight makes the perfect gift. Father's Day is just around the corner!.. 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 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 Pirates Treasure Map for Children

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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An easy and fun adventure for any child is a treasure hunt. The best way to have one is to follow a map to the treasure. Your children or grandchildren can spend hours searching for treasure... more »

How to Make a Pitfall Trap to Collect Bugs

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Entomologists use pitfall traps to collect crawling bugs such as beetles or termites. They make a great way to collect bugs that can't be caught with a light trap or butterfly net. A pitfall trap is easy to make and use, and can be assembled with ... 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 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 Stick Puzzle

By Susan H Pardoe

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Puzzles are an excellent learning tool for children. They are fun too! Make a popsicle stick puzzle and you'll incorporate art, creativity and recycling into your curriculum... 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 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 Powerful Air Pressure Rocket

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Making a powerful air pressure rocket is fun and easy. It doesn't require expensive materials and can make for great entertainment. It's also an excellent science project for children. Here is a step-by-step guide to making one... more »

How to Make a Prank Kit

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Every prankster needs a bag of tricks. After all, no one knows when the opportunity for a practical joke may knock or at least press the joy buzzer. Read on to learn how to put together the ultimate prank kit... more »

How to Make a Printable Doorknob Hanger

By *01 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 Printed Circuit Board

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Circuit boards are common in most electronic gadgets today, but inventors and home hobbyists often strive to create something new. Because they need particular circuits that they can't buy in any store, they make their own circuit boards. Printed ... 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 punch needle wall hanging

By smidgen

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Do you like the country look in your home but you have never tried Crafts and you are looking for a simple project to try for when you are sitting in front of the television in the evening. Try making a small wall hanging from punch needle ... 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 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 »