Create Blooms That Last: How to Make Tissue Paper Flowers
One of the earliest crafts I remember tackling was a tissue paper flower. I was in the second grade and the technique we used involved crumpling up a circle of…
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Author: Robert Mahar
Make Your Next Dinner Party More Fun with Darling DIY Party Crackers
While traditionally known as Christmas Crackers, these festive party favors can easily be dressed up to celebrate any occasion! The idea originated in the mid-1800s with a London confectioner named…
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How to Stamp on Fabric: Festive Piñata Napkins
I first learned how to draw in elementary school through the instructional books of Mr. Ed Emberley. He had a genius ability to break down any object into simple geometric…
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Learn the Basics of Linocut Stamping: Make a Simple Wind Sock
One of the great how-tos we tackled inPaper Crafting: Skills and Techniques is rubber stamp carving – similar to creating woodcuts or linocuts but with much more forgiving materials that allow…
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DIY Napkin Rings: Wood Veneer and Marbled Ink
One of my favorite projects from Paper Crafting: Skills and Technique is suminagashi, the Japanese method of paper marbling. These floating inks are easy to work with and fun to…
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A Refreshing Brown Sugar Scrub Recipe
Friends, let’s give make something thoughtful, and handmade to offer as a gift! Better yet, let’s make it with easy to find, budget-friendly materials that both adults and kids can create in…
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Make Your Space More Lovely with a DIY Valentine’s Wreath
I know. It’s a Valentine’s wreath that’s not heart shaped, adorned with cupids or sporting a big glittered bow. But it could be! That’s the beauty of wreath making. I…
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Delightful DIY Gift Idea and Tutorial: A Simple Holiday Embroidery Sampler
Truthfully, I’m more than a little envious of those crafters who are on-the-ball enough to begin creating holiday gifts in July – giving themselves plenty of time to complete insanely…
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Memento Mori Ribbons: Craft a Loving Tribute
Growing up, my great aunt Marion was perhaps the craftiest adult I knew. When I was often asked where my artistic inclinations came from, I would immediately think of her.…
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