This video demonstrates making a paper piercing and cutting project using a template or stencil. The demonstration produces a frame with decorative piercings and cuttings. The frame shown is suitable for scrapbooking, card making or other paper crafts.
Chef Marcel Desaulniers demonstrates how to make white chocolate pattycake with chocolate tulips - using white and dark chocolate and fresh raspberries, sugar and egg yolk. Use a high powered egg beater or electric whisk to dissolve the sugar in the yolks and make the ribbon a ...more
Create a card with a difference, using sparkly seed beads and silver plated wire. Corinne Bradd demonstrates how to form a stunning star pendant that can be displayed inside an aperture, or worn on a strand of organza ribbon as a piece of fashion jewellery.
Skulls. What spooky Halloween décor or staging of Hamlet is complete without a skull or two popping up? For ghoulish special effect and/or setting a dramatic scene, skulls are absolutely integral. Well, with some artistry, hardware supplies, and a good dose of patience, you ca ...more
This video tutorial is in the Arts & Crafts category which will show you how to make a faux suede looking card with Stampin' Up! Take the creamy caramel card stock and punch out a large star using the large star punch. Now use the bone folder to curl the star you punched out. ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a church door card. To start, you will need to take a piece of card stock and the template for the church door. After this, you will fold the template up using the paper, then cut it out. After this, write the message you want on the insi ...more
In this Arts & Crafts video tutorial you will learn how to use non-standard page protectors when scrapbooking. It is a tip on getting a large number of photos in an album without taking up too much space or using too many supplies. You can get 12 x 12 page protectors in terms ...more
In this how to video, you will learn how to make a hair bow. You will need a ribbon and a bobby pin. First, make a knot in the center of the ribbon. Next, pull it tight and make a bow shape in the ribbon. Make sure that it comes out evenly. if your ribbon is not double sided, ...more
In this Arts & Crafts video tutorial you will learn how to make a vertical Easter greeting card. Take a 6x6 yellow card and fold it in half. Using the Valentrio Fiskars corner punch, you can punch one corner. Cut a 2 1/2” wide metallic cardstock, a 1” wide paper strip, sta ...more
Repairs Universe demonstrates how to replace the battery on a Microsoft Zune HD. First, use a tri-ring screwdriver to remove the four screws on the back of the Zune. Then, remove the back cover. Next, remove the bottom cover by using your fingers to gently push it off. Then, u ...more
HelpVids user mel_bone teaches you how to cut, copy and paste to the clipboard in Microsoft Word 2007. Select the first paragraph by either triple clicking on it or selecting it with your mouse. Click "Copy" in the top ribbon or press "ctrl + c". Then use "Paste" or "ctrl + v" ...more
This video shows some fun, inexpensive projects you can try for kids. There are several different crafts presented, beginning with Flubber, or Silly Putty. Mixing some glue, water and Borax in a bowl makes the same stuff you can buy in the store. The next craft is Crazy Crayon ...more
If you're into arts and crafts then you know that there is more that you can do with a long piece of string than just tie your shoes. On this TyingitAllTogether video you have the opportunity to tie the teacup decorative knot using one long piece of string folded in half. The ...more
Eagle Lake Woodworking, hosted by John Nixon, offers great do-it-yourself guides for building your own furniture, especially in the American Arts and Crafts style, and turning your garage into an amateur woodshop. Search Eagle Lake on WonderHowTo for more carpentry tutorial vi ...more
I've been dealing with emotional difficulty for many years. It started when I had surgery for the epilepsy I was dealing, and quite literally, dying with. Since the surgery on March 28, 1990 I have had no seizures, but I have had plenty of emotional difficulty. Along with that ...more
Use the Excel Vlookup function in Microsoft Excel 2007 to look up data in a table. This tutorial looks up the level and value of a product from a stock list using the Vlookup function in Excel. To use the Vlookup function in Excel 2007: 1. Click on the Formulas tab on the ri ...more
This how to video shows you how to take apart an HTC 8525 and replace the LCD screen. First, remove the SIM card and the battery. Next, remove the screws in the back. Using a pry tool, slide it along the edge of the phone at the bottom to release the clips. Once they are relea ...more
Do you have an old pair of jeans hanging around? Maybe they don't fit anymore, or perhaps they are out of style? With a few stitches, you can turn that ugly old pair of pants into a stylish corset top. All you need is the pants and a sewing machine, with a couple buttons or st ...more
Make beautiful presents using materials around the house with simple gift wrapping techniques. Learn how to wrap presents with aluminum foil, wax paper, cheesecloth, and more in this free arts and crafts video series. Part 1 of 14 - How to Make inexpensive gift wrapping materi ...more
In this video clip series Courtney Hester will show you some great arts and crafts ideas using tissue paper. Part 1 of 8 - How to Make tissue paper crafts. Make tissue paper crafts - Part 2 of 8. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Make tissue paper crafts - ...more
This video teaches the secrets of making a floral bow or tying a ribbon in simple steps. First take a piece of ribbon, make a loop, twist and hold it. Now make a loop to the side, twist and hold and make another loop to its opposite side. Now make two more loops in the same wa ...more
In this homemade craft projects video series, get ideas and tips on how to decorate everyday household items with stickers and stencils. Our expert artist will show you how to liven up your life using a few crafts supplies, some great ideas and a little time. Have fun! Part 1 ...more
You have your gift and a card and now all you need that special cake for mom on Mother’s Day. You’ve tried other cakes now try a hat cake. This festive and spring inspired hat cake is sure to make this year’s Mother’s Day a memorable one. Show your mom how much you appreciate ...more
Nothing brings joy around the house around Christmas time like home made crafts. In this video, Katrina and Sloan show their viewers how to make candy cane reindeer Christmas ornaments using simple materials such as glue, pipe cleaners, small pompoms, googley eyes, and a candy ...more
In this Arts & Crafts video tutorial you will learn how to make a Santa Claus bookmark. You will need a card, craft paper, a ribbon, scissors, markers of different color, a punch and glue. Paste the card on to the upper part of the paper, fold the paper and paste it by applyin ...more
Show off your refinement with this crafty how-to. This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make an elegant paper swan using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, and to get started making your own pap ...more
Put a lid on it! Learn to make the most utile of origami sculptures, the paper box, complete with removable lid! This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make a paper box using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For mor ...more
Grow your paper menagerie as well and your knowledge of origami. This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make a simple jumping paper frog toy using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, and to get st ...more
Grow your paper garden with this crafty how-to. This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make a paper Arum lily using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, and to get started making your own paper bul ...more
Mockingjay - Part 2, the final film in the Hunger Games series, hits theaters next month, and what better way to celebrate one of the series' most fabulous characters than with an over-the-top costume this Halloween? Effie Trinket, played by Elizabeth Banks, is just as memora ...more
Quite a few things have changed with Windows 10, but one of the more central features that has received a makeover is the old Windows Explorer program, which has been renamed to File Explorer in this version. You can still locate and launch all of the files and folders you ha ...more
Whether you choose to hang an authentic or artificial pine Christmas wreath on your door — or an entirely different type, like ones made of paper waste or even food — chances are you've spent a year or two struggling with how to keep your decor hanging. With one easy to apply, ...more
PowerPoint Tutorials for Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software. In this introduction tutorial we will be using PowerPoint 2010 and will focus on the interface workspace by reviewing the ribbon, slide pane and slide tabs. The ribbon is designed much like a website navigati ...more
This technique is great for using up scraps and making any sentiment stamp or sticker even better. This is a simple technique that you can make in advance for any paper, card or scrapbook project. In this demonstration I show you how to make the same paper ribbon sentiment tha ...more
This cardmaking project uses the lattice background that I made in technique 138 The card is a really pretty project using pink floral embellishments and embossed card to create a stunning backdrop to a sentiment and flowing ribbon. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial Video: .
Add a little extra life to old books you'll probably never read again by transforming them into a sneaky secret book safe, an e-book reader case, a picture frame, or even a book planter for your indoor succulents. Depending on the size and type of books, they can even be used ...more
Step 1: Calculating Expression in MS Word Step 2: Word isn't a spreadsheet (obviously), but you can add a toolbar button that allows you to quickly calculate values based on numbers in a selection. For instance, you could highlight text such as 1215+3 and quickly calculate t ...more
Welcome to the first chapter of Excel is Simple, a place where we will burst all myths around excel and try to make it simpler and fun to use. I would like to share an important tip…if you want to be fast with Excel, try to avoid using the mouse as much as you can. We will so ...more
Unless you're well off, you've probably experienced the hard liquor purchasing conundrum. You know the one: you want to stock your home bar with more than just one spirit, but you don't want to drop $100 or more just so you can have some variety in your alcohol cabinet. Thank ...more
It happens to even the most avid cereal eaters: sooner or later you open a box, unfurl the crinkled plastic bag, and find that the cereal inside is stale. Maybe you forgot about it, maybe you ate it too slowly, or maybe you just found a new, better cereal and left it behind li ...more
I've never met a kid who didn't love sidewalk chalk. There's just something about drawing all over public surfaces that seems to appeal to the rule-breakers in us all. And it's not just for kids—artists have done some pretty incredible works with the stuff, too. If you're look ...more
The latest film addition in the American-produced Millennium series, The Girl in the Spider's Web, was just released on Blu-ray a few days ago. As you could expect, the movie has many hacking scenes throughout, just like the previous English and Swedish language movies centere ...more
This cardmaking tutorial is part 3 of a mini series all about the Creative Expressions Gemini Die called Corvus. I have made this pretty pink & white card using a different method for using the die and it is inset rather then used with edges. Step 1: Items Used White A4 card ...more
Being Jewish is kind of tough this time of year. Folks are putting up their lights, stringing popcorn and cranberries, and decorating trees. Those of us who don't celebrate Christmas start to feel a wee bit left out in the cold. Yes, some families give out presents on each of ...more
Camping in the rain sucks. It's not enough to deal with your clothes and tent being soaked—it makes starting a fire nearly impossible if you're not carrying waterproof matches. You can buy them pretty much anywhere that sells camping gear, but if you've got regular matches and ...more
If you're always on the go, the Nexus 7 is a godsend for having everything you need at the tip of your fingers—music, videos, text documents, photos, and more. Unfortunately, as good as that is, it also means one hell of a messy tablet. Whether I like to admit it or not, I’m ...more
Is your dog the apple of your eye? Then integrate some doggy decor into your life by crafting this useful and highly cute binder clip. Embellished with an adorable scalloped stamp featuring a teeny blue bone in the center, this binder clip is possibly the chicest we've seen. ...more
This technique shows you how to make a rose or rosebud out of some leftover ribbon. All you need is a length of ribbon and some needle and thread. Add a few bead or crystal embellishments if you want. This will work with any size ribbon.
These melt and pour soaps kind of look like Belgian chocolate seashells, so be careful when you leave them lying around that no curious hands get to them and think they're food! Made from snail soap molds and two different colors of soap, this realistic snail soap is a cinch ...more
We know that December 31st may seem like old news now, but for the Chinese the New Year is just getting started. Chinese New Year begins on February 3rd and ushers in the Year of the Rabbit. Bring good luck to your abode on a budget by crafting these beatiful red soda can lan ...more
Weddings are super expensive these days and can cost as much as a new car - seriously. The average wedding costs about $27,000, so you want to save money where you can, right? Start by making your own pretty wedding favors. Creative and Unique Wedding Favor Box Decorations t ...more
Now that it's a week before Christmas, things are really down the wire. You've got your presents wrapped and your Christmas tree decorated, but what about your greeting cards? Make your Christmas cards special this year by crafting this "Joy" card using your Cricut. Make thi ...more
The Craft Robo is a useful tool for papercrafters, card makers and scrapbookers, which will allow you to cut letters out of any type of paper and using any sort of font you have in your library. Add a professional look to your next paper craft project!
Terraria is all about creating an environment that your player can live and thrive in. A simple luxury that will make life in Terraria that much better is a door. Watch this video to learn how to use the workbench to craft a door.
Did you know you can recreate Snooki's bump, or "invisibly" hold your hair up in a voluminous ponytail with something you already have lying around the house? Don't waste your time on Bump Its or other hair devices - all you need is a clothing hanger. Check out this hairstyli ...more
Here's an easy way to decorate your Valentine's Day handmade cards, gift wrap, envelopes, or gifts. Prima roses are teeny paper roses you can certainly purchase at a store, but they're a lot cheaper to make at home. Make your own baby Prima Roses. Use your Cricut or paper pun ...more
Want to create complex paper cut outs that a die cut machine just can't handle? One option is to use the Craft Robo, which will let you create your own welded shapes and patterns on your computer and then cut them out on your paper.
Your yard is full of free crafting opportunities! In this tutorial, learn how to take an ordinary stone and turn it into an adorable ladybug. In this craft project, grab a nice flat stone, some paints and some googly eyes and put together a cute little friend for your kids to ...more
Who could resist a retro SCRABBLE board game for two bucks? Suereal definitely couldn't, especially with the challenge of totally revamping a board game into something genuine and creative. Craftster's Craft Challenge #51 last June was meant to bring life back to an old board ...more
In this video, Alice demonstrates how to make a crest necklace using simple things. For making this necklace she collects some materials such as oblong shaped rock or polymer clay, some paints, a computer print of a cullen crest and so on. She uses the ordinary black paint to ...more