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From knitting and needlepoint to woodworking and glasswork, become a crafts expert with eHow’s help. Looking for a new hobby? Learn to scrapbook, get pottery tips and even discover how to make furniture in your free time. Curious about leatherwork? eHow can jumpstart the process by helping you choose the right tools. So whether you’re showing your kids how to make a sock monkey or thinking about taking up whittling, eHow will have you making great crafts in no time.

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How to make colored soap for kids.

By librarylady

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These colored soaps are quick to make but more importantly they are great for the kids to use. The bright colors make the kids think of crayons. What is even more fun is they are so easy you can let the older kids help you make it... more »

How to Add Creative Pockets To Your Scrapbooking Layouts

By SouthernIsis

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In my last article, I showed you how to create pockets for your scrapbooking layouts. In this article, I will show you how to add a more creative touch to the pockets you add to your scrapbooking layouts... more »

How to Add Fringe to a Scarf

By GreenKnitter

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You have a finished scarf, but it just doesn't look done yet. Why not add some fringe? It's easy and quick to do. Read on to learn how to add fringe to a scarf... more »

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 Avoid Pain While Knitting

By J M Butler

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Knitting is a wonderful hobby, but, if you knit for long periods of times, particularly on larger projects such as afghans, you may find that your fingers, hands, arms, shoulders, and back begin to hurt. All of these symptoms can be alleviated or ... more »

How to Bead a Waterfall Necklace

By Beadbug

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This is a fairly easy necklace that can be as elaborate as you would like to make it. I went way overboard on my first one, I also made a bracelet and earrings to match, my first set sold for $1000.00, and yes I was amazed it sold! It had Oregon ... more »

How to Begin a Family Vision Board Project

By Judy Ford

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A family vision board project is a collection of pictures and words that illustrate the goals and dreams of each family member. Whether it’s planning a vacation, planting a vegetable garden, saving to buy new bicycles or creating a happy home, ... more »

How to Begin the First Stitch in Knitting

By santhemant

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first step is always the difficult one in any learning-even in knitting-this one is from my mother... more »

How to Begin the First Stitch in Knitting

By KimPrints

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Introduction to Knitting: How to begin the very first stitch. Before you can actually knit, you have to create a row of foundation stitches called the selvage. This row is created by casting on stitches to the knitting needle. This how-to article ... more »

How to Begin the First Stitch in Knitting

By Meri

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Once the stitches are cast on to the knitting needle the process of knitting begins. If you are just learning or have forgotten what you have learned in the past this is a very good place to start..... more »

How to Bind off Knitting in the Round.

By lizwb

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If you know how to bind off traditional garments, you don't need to learn any new tricks to bind off in the round. Just pay close attention and keep track of what you're doing... more »

How to Build a Quilt Rack

By ProfessorSprout

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Give your favorite quilts the display they deserve. This easy-to-build quilt rack will be an attractive way to show off a favorite quilt. The versatile design makes it a good choice for any type of home decor. The choice of woods and finish is ... more »

How to Build a Recreational Lake Raft

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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If you're like most people, you dream of spending your summers floating on a raft, Tom Sawyer style. It really isn't that difficult to build your own raft, and you can do it with just a few mostly "found" materials. Rafts are great fun if you ... more »

How to Build a Rube Goldberg Machine

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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As Professor Louis Gorgonzola Butts, engineer/artist Rube Goldberg created many fictitious machines noted for a large number of complicated components and steps to perform simple tasks. In his honor, competitions have sprung up to create ... more »

How to Build a Wooden Barbie Dollhouse from Bargain Bookcases

By jenstewart

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This article will detail the steps for turning bargin bookcases into a wooden Barbie dollhouse... more »

How to Build Basic Origami Bases

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. It uses geometric folds and creases to create a variety of shapes and designs. To start, you need to have a basic knowledge of how to build origami bases. The base allows you to create all sorts of ... more »

How to Build Indoor Forts

By alanmd23

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Rainy days or bad winter weather may keep your children inside, but that does not mean that the adventure and fun will go away. You just need to simply take the fun of the outdoors to the living room or bedroom with a few twists. One of the ... more »

How to Buy a Sewing Machine

By quilterpenny

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Buying a sewing machine can be fun and easy, if you have a system... more »

How to buy finishing supplies for wood

By bmerritt

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High-quality wood finishing supplies take the pain out of staining and finishing. I have written a few articles about how to sand, stain, and finish, wood, but I have not written any articles about the actual tools used to help achieve these ... more »

How to Buy the Top 10 Needlepoint Gadgets You Absolutely MUST HAVE!

By Althea DeBrule

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Needlepoint gadgets are wonderful items that will increase your stitching enjoyment. Every stitcher has one or two favorites. There are hundreds of gadgets you can use—yes, REALLY; but the top ten MUST HAVES do amazing things for needlework. They ... more »

How to Carve a Candle

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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You can customize ordinary candles by carving designs onto them. There are several ways to carve a candle. One involves over-dipping a candle so that the original color shows through in the carved out spaces. Using another method, spaces are ... more »

How to Carve a Watermelon Swan

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Special occasions call for special decorations, not just streamers and balloons. Many people know about carving pumpkins but haven't given much thought to carving watermelons. A watermelon swan is a classic design that makes a perfect centerpiece ... more »

How to Carve Marionettes

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Carving marionettes takes time, patience and the right kind of wood. Follow these steps to accomplish this task, and then use your marionettes to entertain your children and friends... more »

How to Carve Rubber Stamps

By Jennifer Walker

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Being able to carve your own rubber stamps is useful when you want just the right image, but cannot find it readily in stores. Great for creating stamps of your original artwork for easy reproduction, it also comes in handy for letterboxing ... more »

How to Cast on When Knitting

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Knitting sweaters, vests and scarves can be a blast. Casting on each stitch starts the knitting process. This easy first step is very important because it will determine the size and shape of your garment. Whether you are knitting a sweater, ... more »

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