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How to make a Jim Henson-Style Where the Wild Things Are Muppet (pictures)
You wore your Where the Wild Things Are Halloween costume, and you hate to put it away; why not turn it into a Jim Henson-style muppet and use it all year long? Here are a few simple steps to...
How to Fix a Flat
Learning how to repair a flat is imperative for an enjoyable ride and if you are a commuter you will depend on this knowledge to get to work. After you've complete this tutorial you will know how...
Children's Puppet: Painting Eyes & Hair
The placement of that eye will give the direction where the puppet will be looking. Learn how to make a children's puppet in this free crafts video.
Children's Puppet: Assembling
Now that the fabric is glued to the cup, finish off the fabric covered portion by folding in the edge. Learn how to make a children's puppet in this free crafts video.
Jacobs Ladder for Children: Attaching 2nd Block
Turn the block around so that the ribbons are pulled back. Attach the middle ribbon. Learn how to make a Jacob's Ladder for children in this free crafts video.
Jacobs Ladder for Children: Building Rest of Ladder
When you have the whole toy assembled with just glue, clamp it together and then put the nails in all at once. Learn how to make a Jacob's Ladder for children in this free crafts video.
Children's Puppet: Materials & Supplies
You'll need a good size drink cup for the base, a Styrofoam ball for the head, a wooden dowel about six inches longer than the cup and a piece of fabric. You want to make sure that the Styrofoam...
Children's Puppet: Cutting Fabric
Cut enough fabric so that you have about an inch on the bottom hanging off after laying the cup on it. Learn how to make a children's puppet in this free crafts video.
Children's Puppet: Gluing Fabric Onto Cup
You want to use a nice thick craft glue and just spread it all over the cup. Learn how to make a children's puppet in this free crafts video.
Children's Puppet: Painting the Face
While you're letting the cloth dry on the cup, you're going to prepare the head. Learn how to make a children's puppet in this free crafts video.
Dragon Clapper: Material & Tools
The dragon clapper is made out of wood and string and paint. Learn how to make a children's dragon clapper in this free crafts video.
Dragon Clapper: Cutting the Pieces
You need two two-and-a-half inch sections, so measure two and a half inch, draw a line and again at two and a half inches. Learn how to make a children's dragon clapper in this free crafts video.
Dragon Clapper: Sand & Drill
Take your sand paper and rub all the rough edges from the wood and go ahead and sand the sides. Learn how to make a children's dragon clapper in this free crafts video.
Dragon Clapper: Painting Base Coat
Paint red all over on all sides, clean off your brush and then paint the rest of the sections completely with the green. Learn how to make a children's dragon clapper in this free crafts video.
Dragon Clapper: Painting Design
Paint little teeth all around the sides. Start about a half inch in from the edge of where the hole is drilled. Learn how to make a children's dragon clapper in this free crafts video.
Dragon Clapper: Eyes & Outlines
Take a piece of red ribbon, fold it in half and cut at an angle to get a nice forked tongue. Learn how to make a children's dragon clapper in this free crafts video.
Dragon Clapper: Tying Pieces Together
When all your pieces have dried, tie them together. Learn how to make a children's dragon clapper in this free crafts video.
Jacob's Ladder for Children: Materials & Tools
You'll need a piece of wood, fifteen inches long, by one and a half inch wide, and a quarter inch thick. Learn how to make a Jacob's Ladder for children in this free crafts video.
Jacobs Ladder for Children: Cutting Pieces
Start by marking off our wood. Measure two and a half inches from the end. Learn how to make a Jacob's Ladder for children in this free crafts video.
Jacobs Ladder for Children: Sanding & Painting
Take off all the rough edges. The easiest way is to lay your sandpaper on the table and actually rub the wood on to the sandpaper. Learn how to make a Jacob's Ladder for children in this free...
Jacobs Ladder for Children: Attach 1st Block to Ribbon
You'll need three pieces of ribbon about 30 inches long, nails and a little bit of craft glue. Learn how to make a Jacob's Ladder for children in this free crafts video.
Toy Cameras: Action Cam Single Frame
Action cam single frame shots contain four images in one shot. Learn how the action cam works from a professional photographer in this free camera video.
Toy Cameras: Disarming Subjects with a Holga
Holga cameras can help disarm subjects and are less intimidating than professional equipment. Learn how Holga cameras help put people ease from a professional photographer in this free camera video.
Toy Cameras: Holga Aperture
Holga apertures flatten out backgrounds. Learn how to utilize the aperture from a professional photographer in this free camera video.
Toy Cameras: Holga Behavior
Light leaks put bright spots on pictures. Learn about other odd behaviors Holga cameras have from a professional photographer in this free camera video.
Toy Cameras: Gaging Holga ASA & ISO
Color photos with the wrong ASA or ISO in Holga cameras tend to look muted. Learn how to choose the right color film from a professional photographer in this free camera video.
Toy Cameras: Holga Pieces
Holga cameras do not have lenses. Learn how to add pieces to a Holga from a professional photographer in this free camera video.
Toy Cameras: Holga Picture Examples
Holga cameras are extremely easy to use. Learn about the many advantages of a Holga from a professional photographer in this free camera video.
Toy Cameras: Action Cam
Action cams use four separate shutters. Learn how the action cam works from a professional photographer in this free camera video.
Toy Cameras: Action Cam Shutter Sequence
Action cams use 35 millimeter film. Learn how the shutter works in an action cam from a professional photographer in this free camera video.
Toy Cameras: Action Cam Picture Examples
Print two action cam negatives together to create a picture with eight frames. Get other creative ideas to try from a professional photographer in this free camera video.
Toy Cameras: More Holga Loading Tips
Advance Holga camera film until you see the arrow. Learn how to avoid ruining film from a professional photographer in this free camera video.
Toy Cameras: Taping Holga Cameras
Taping the back of a Holga toy camera prevents it from sliding off. Learn about the benefits of taping a Holga camera from a professional photographer in this free camera video.
Toy Cameras: Holga Plastic Cam & Flash
Some Holga cameras now have flashes. Learn about different camera models from a professional photographer in this free camera video.
Toy Cameras: Holga Flash Button
Holga cameras have very expensive flashes. Get tips on how the flash works from a professional photographer in this free camera video.
Toy Cameras: Holga Film Double Exposures
Holga cameras can easily create double exposures. Learn how to get creative with pictures from a professional photographer in this free camera video.
Toy Cameras: Linking Exposures in a Holga
Linking exposures is another way to be creative with a Holga camera: Learn how to link exposures from a professional photographer in this free camera video.
Toy Cameras: Holga 120S
Toy cameras include plastic, homemade and store bought. Learn about the various toy cameras from a professional photographer in this free camera video.
Toy Cameras: Taping Light Holes in a Holga
Holga toy cameras tend to have light leaks. Learn how to seal light holes from a professional photographer in this free camera video.
Toy Cameras: Loading Film in a Holga
Holga toy cameras take medium format film. Learn how to load film from a professional photographer in this free camera video.
How to turn a calculator into a medal detector
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How to Adopt a Cabbage Patch Kid
This is an extra-special gift for a little girl or boy. Instead of simply buying a doll, let your child adopt his or her own Cabbage Patch Kid.
How to Sew & Stuff Doll Pillow
Learn how to make a sleeping bag for an American Girl Doll in this free video series on sewing and kid's crafts.
How to Use an American Girl Doll Sleeping Bag
Learn how to make a sleeping bag for an American Girl Doll in this free video series on sewing and kid's crafts.
How to Attach Ribbon Bow to Doll Sleeping Bag
Learn how to make a sleeping bag for an American Girl Doll in this free video series on sewing and kid's crafts.
Options for Accessories to Doll Sleeping Bag
Learn how to make a sleeping bag for an American Girl Doll in this free video series on sewing and kid's crafts.
How to Sew Ribbon to Upper Half of Doll Sleeping Bag
Learn how to make a sleeping bag for an American Girl Doll in this free video series on sewing and kid's crafts.
Pin Bottom to Edge of Doll Sleeping Bag
Learn how to make a sleeping bag for an American Girl Doll in this free video series on sewing and kid's crafts.
Sew Bottom Edge to Doll Sleeping Bag
Learn how to make a sleeping bag for an American Girl Doll in this free video series on sewing and kid's crafts.
Fold Bag Over & Baste Bottom Edges of Doll Sleeping Bag
Learn how to make a sleeping bag for an American Girl Doll in this free video series on sewing and kid's crafts.