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In this current economy it seems that it is more important than ever to reuse what we already have instead of throwing it away. I always notice when I drive around my town there is always so much...
Save money and start making your own Chipboard embellishments. If you are an avid crafter or scrap-**** you already know what Chipboard is. If not, it is a thick piece of cardboard (similar to...
If your space is limited, this cute paper Christmas tree may fit the bill. It will look pretty on your fireplace mantel or gracing your dining room table without taking up much space at all. ...
Advent calendars were created to count down the days leading to Christmas. Modern Advent calendars can be everything from simple paperboard structures with numbered windows showing pictures inside...
Chipboard is found in everything from cereal boxes to the back of your notepad--even the back piece of those particle board bookcases that everyone has owned at one point in time is made of...
The skeleton is one of the most popular decorations for Halloween. This craft can be made using mostly recycled materials. The result is an attractive skeleton which is just scary enough to be...
Puzzles are fun activities for adults and kids alike. Creating your own custom puzzle is a great way to preserve a work of art while creating another activity in the meantime. Custom puzzles can...
Chipboard is made of course sawdust and resin. It's often used by developers as a sub-flooring material. It's less expensive than other materials. It's also referred to as particle board. This...
Chipboard letters can add dimension and style to any scrapbook layout. These versatile embellishments are easy to use and look wonderful in your scrapbook album.
Hold a crafts session with your kids to create colorful art projects with a truly personal touch. Use actual thumbprints as the base for whimsical designs to adorn frames, cards, tags and...
Chipboard has become a popular embellishment in the scrapbooking industry. This cardboard-like material adds form and dimension to scrapbook layouts. A chipboard frame can enliven a scrapbook...
Since your journal contains your personal thoughts, stories and observations; it's only natural that you want its cover to express your creativity and personal style. Create eye-catching covers...
Writing in a diary allows you to express your feelings, vent your frustrations and describe your dreams. Create your own journal with colorful ribbon and basic crafts supplies to have a book as...
The next time you need a quick but meaningful gift for family members, teachers or friends, make a handful of bookmarks. By following the steps below and personalizing each one to suit the...
Stenciled images provide a creative touch to just about any craft project, whether you're creating a border on a wall in a child's room, painting a chair or decorating a wooden shelf. While you...
You don't need a bulky album and a ton of supplies to create a meaningful scrapbook. Save money, time and storage space by designing small themed books with cardstock and loose binder rings. The...
Rather than carry a stack of plain binders to school, customize yours with collages that feature photos and memorabilia that signify the memorable moments from the year. The little works of art...
If your kids have trouble pulling their jacket or backpack zippers up or down, make custom zipper pulls that make them easier to grab. By using accents in fun colors or shapes, the pulls can also...
Pilgrim hats make lovely Thanksgiving decorations. You can use a pilgrim hat as a centerpiece for your table, perch it atop a pumpkin or use it as part of a pilgrim costume. You can alter the...
Halloween accessories such as masks tend to be very expensive. Buying them for kids can be doubly expensive. You know, since children tend to break things. Making your Halloween pumpkin mask is a...
Angels are essential ornaments at Christmas. Whether you hang an angel on a branch, set it atop the tree or display it in a window, it will improve your Christmas decor. You can make a two-sided...
Tear bears are scrap booking favorites made from thick handmade mulberry paper and the creativity of your imagination. You wet the outline of your design on the paper with a paintbrush or damp...
Use these easy-to-follow steps to create your own clock using scrapbook paper. The options are endless and it only takes a few minutes! Get creative and have a little fun!
Every 10 years or so, the fabric on most chairs begins to look old and dated. Not everyone can afford to replace furniture that often. Re-upholstery is an option but is usually nearly as expensive...
Scrapbooking is a wonderful hobby in which memories can be passed down through the generations in your family. However, supplies and books needed for scrapbooking can be expensive. Learn how to...
Send your little princess off on an enchanting journey to a far away land but don't forget to give her a magic wand. You can easily make your own magic wand with just a few items you probably...
Digital photos are instantaneous and offer vast opportunities for design. The problem is, they get stuck in a file on the computer or printed and shoved in a drawer, then forgotten. Use those...
Make your own football photo book to hold all your memories of your favorite games or your son's high school playing memories. The whole project shouldn't take longer than an hour. When you are...
The greeting card you received for your birthday or Christmas is so beautiful you want to do more than tuck it into a keepsake box. You love to keep written records and would like a unique...
If you have ever been interested in making your own paper, but found that was a little too tame for you, then you might be interested in making a hardier substance. Corrugated cardboard, which is...
Chipboard is a man-made material that comes in a variety of forms and is used in just as many ways. Chipboard is also referred to as chip board, paperboard and particleboard. It is generally made...
Learn how to make flattened bottle cap charms by Angie Hall-Haviland
Chipboard is a form of plywood made by pressing and gluing hundreds of small wood chips together. This type of plywood is cheaper than regular plywood made from large veneers of wood and a little...
Hatboxes are decorative as well as practical. If you have an elaborate hat you need to store, a hatbox provides protection from dust and crushing. A hatbox is the best choice if you need to...
Preserving family pictures and sharing them with others is a long tradition, dating back to the earliest days of photography, which began in the early 1800s, according to the University of Texas....
Make beautiful scrapbook recipe books to give to family and friends for the holidays or just because you care. They are easy to make and can quickly be personalized with your own favorite recipes...
Create a calendar for kids that they will not only have fun with, but will help them to learn the different days of every month, and will help them keep track of their own events and appointments....
Stop wasting your money on expensive cutouts for scrapbooking and don't waste your time with a fancy cutting machine. You can easily make cutouts for your scrapbook pages on your own at home....
Chipboard is a recycled wood-and-cardboard substance that's sometimes used for floor underlayment instead of plywood. It's a fine underlayment if you're carpeting a room, but a big problem if you...
Chipboard is a thick and strong paperboard that scrapbookers use to make page accents. Many craft projects and products are made with chipboard, including boxes. You can use chipboard to make a...
When scrapbookers go to Creative Café, they act like kids in candy stores, literally. That's because the scrapbooking store is set up like a kid's candy store, with rows of bins filled with...
Purchasing chipboard already cut and designed can get expensive, especially if you do a lot of scrapbooking. Plus, it can often be difficult to find the exact color or style of embellishment you...
Personalizing gifts adds a special touch, especially when the gift recipient is someone you love and care for such as family or close friends. There are many different items that you can create...
Chipboard is a type of card stock that is durable, reasonably priced and usable in a variety of craft projects. The material is easily cut and trimmed with an X-acto or hobby knife. Chipboard is...
For the avid scrapbook designer, die cuts are a necessity. However, purchasing them premade for every project can be expensive. Instead of wasting your money, make your own die cuts using cookie...
Putting together a baby shower is one of the nicest things a good friend can do for her expectant buddy. After purchasing decorations, ordering a bakery cake and putting together the food and...
The Cuttlebug from Provo Craft is a versatile tool that allows for manual embossing and die-cutting. One of the most useful benefits of the Cuttlebug is that it is manufactured to use competitors'...
Graduation is a milestone regardless of the next step. Even graduating from preschool or another level in home school is an exciting time. Wearing a graduation cap symbolizes this next step. If...
Chipboard is more commonly called OSB, or oriented stranded board. Chunks of wood are laminated together and formed into sheets to make this building material. It is commonly used for roof...
Playing memory games not only is fun but also helps develop a child's ability to remember, an important skill for learning. There are many memory games for sale but they also can be created with a...