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Are you hosting a party soon but can't decide what to give out as party favors? With options at stores being limited and often expensive, you could save yourself lots of money while tossing guests a memorable gift by simply making your own favors. We especially like the brigh ...more

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to gift wrap using recycled material. The materials need for this project are: a potato, large paper bag, tape, ribbon and paint. Begin by cutting the potato in half and draw a simple shape onto the sliced surface of the potato. Then c ...more

Your mother has put up with your crap all these years, so why not repay her with a long-lasting Mother's Day gift? Learn how to make a twisted origami flower that can be turned into a pin or even a hair decoration by watching this video. Mother may like roses, but unfortunate ...more

This video explains how, with the help of paper, we can make a beautiful butterfly. Now take a square paper; you can have a nice one so that it looks beautiful. Now fold the paper into half and again fold the paper in half. Now make triangles by folding again. Now open from be ...more

New to eBay? Don't worry, setting up an account and buying and selling doesn't take that much effort at all. Everyone who has an Internet connection has at one point come across eBay, to find the perfect gift for their loved ones, to find the cheapest deals on plasma televisio ...more

Julie Auclair introduces authors of a book called "Celebrate Green." This book shows you how to throw a baby shower the "green" way. Guests do not realize that some of the gifts they give can be harmful, toxic, or not recyclable. You start with the three "R's", reduce, reuse a ...more

The Wizard101 Test Realm. You can play in it, but beware of scammers, beggars, and spammers! There's nothing worse than getting bombarded with these annoying requests. Check this video out for a tutorial on how to play in the test realm in Wizard101 (10/04/09). Recently they ...more

This week, Etsy How-Tuesday presents Kari aka ikyoto and Stella aka lookcloselypress of The {NewNew} York Team. Today we're going to learn how to screenprint our own snowflake gift wrap for the holidays. Kari and Stella remind us that recycling paper bags is a great source for ...more

See how to make some cool gift / party favor bags for any occasion. They are made with envelopes. You can make them from nearly any size and type. The ones in the video are made with some surplus greeting card envelopes. Sometimes you can purchase "leftovers" from an office su ...more

If you've changed jobs or transferred your old Rolodex onto the computer, you will have a ton of left over business cards. Why not go green and reuse the cards as something unique? Check out this video for tips on what to do with all those tiny squares of paper. You Will Need ...more

This tutorial shows you how to make a lovely small box that you can use to enclose small Christmas presents, like jewelry or gift cards. There's also a special pocket for you to include a gift tag or little card!

Here is a video tutorial on how to make a wallet out of cardstock. This wallet has four pockets to hold gift cards as well as a place to hold money. This type of card is great for a Father's Day, birthday, or graduation gift. You will need a large piece of cardstock and some d ...more

This video tutorial shows how to make a card using the Brayer technique with Spectrum and Versamark pads, stamps, and paper punches. Get ideas and instructions for how to make a colorful and professional looking greeting, gift, or holiday card. Part 1 of 2 - How to Make a gree ...more

Honestly, we're getting a little tired of purchasing mass-produced cards. Not that we don't adore Papyrus, with its often handmade-like cards and pretty details, but more and more we're finding we enjoy gifting our friends and family something authentic for special occasions. ...more

This video card making tutorial shows how to make a mini tri-fold album card. You'll need designer paper, ribbons, a hole punch, and a sheet of acetate. Watch this instructional video and learn how to make a mini-trifold album card, as a gift or to treasure yourself.

This video demonstrates how to set up an account at the iTunes store. From the people who brought you the Dummies instructional book series, brings you the same non-intimidating guides in video form. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to set up an account at the iTunes sto ...more

The arrival of a baby is always a joyous occasion to celebrate. But rather than purchasing a cheesy mass-produced card and wilting flowers at the hospital gift store, why not make the mommy a card yourself? Take a look at this video to learn how to craft a stroller embellishe ...more

You can make these cards into a set and give them away as a gift, or send them out one at a time as thank you notes, invitations or any other sort of stationery. They have a lovely French vintage feel! Part 1 of 2 - How to Make a set of beautiful, French inspired note cards. ...more

We know that you're probably still reeling from the winter holidays, but lo and behold Valentine's Day is just around the corner. While indulgent gifts like a massage or trip to see a musical are best, when it comes to Valentine's Day cards handmade cards are often the most ap ...more

Make your own thank you note cards to send to friends, family, gift givers or hosts. This tutorial shows you how to create cards using cardstock and designer paper along with a few stamps to create your own lovely fall themed stationery.

A shadowbox card is a lovely three-dimensional card you can use to showcase a particular design or picture. Starting with some card stock and cutting tools, this video demonstrates how you can create your own elegant shadowbox card the next time you need a gift.

If someone has ever gotten you one of the prepaid Microsoft point cards for XBox Live as a gift or you've bought one off of eBay or something, you may be wondering how to redeem it. Poking around in the XBox 360 menu would yield the answer pretty quickly, but if that's not you ...more

Interesting in making your own music box? This video will walk you through the steps to creating your own makeshift music box, and the main ingredient… a musical greeting card. This is a really easy idea that's perfect for a gift box during the holidays. So simple, so easy. A ...more

Handmade cards are a great way to show someone you love you care about them. In this video hosted by Stampin' Up! expert Dawn, learn how to create fun mini thank you notes! Give one as a return thank you for a gift received or give one to that special someone to thank them for ...more

Make something special for someone you love with help from Dawn of Stampin Up! This card features a layered butterfly made of ribbon and glitter... perfect to accompany a gift during springtime. Get crafty with Stampin' Up!

Sometimes you find ideas from the most unlikely objects. This video gives proof. Here are easy instructions for making a small box to hold business cards, ATC's (artist trading cards), gift cards, etc. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make a small business card-sized ...more

Don’t throw out those beautiful holiday cards you received! Recycle them into something useful. You will need: Christmas cards scissors or a paper cutter glue cardboard ribbon or string potpurri You can recycle your Christmas cards into Christmas postcards, gift cards, napk ...more

Make framed artwork from old greeting cards! You will need a greeting card, paint, cardboard, double stick tape, ruler, a pencil, a craft knife and some ribbon. This video demonstrates how to craft artwork from recycled material. These pieces make great gifts.

Embroidering on cardstock is a wonderful way to add a personal touch to your holiday and greeting cards. You'll be giving your friends and family the gift of yourself, along with all your good wishes. Watch this ebroidery instructional video for tips on mastering the art of ca ...more

This video demonstration shows the steps for making a greeting card decorated with a paper skirt. This sweet card can be sent to a friend for a gift or any occasion. Watch this instructional video and learn how to design a thoughtful greeting card and decorate it with a skirt.

This tutorial greeting card video will teach you to make a cute pirate-themed card that can serve as an invitation or other type of greeting card. X will mark the spot with this treasure of a gift idea.

This video tutorial give instructions for how to make a quick and simple card creating a water color effect. Learn how to craft this card to send out for a gift, greeting, holiday, or any occasion.

Time to make use of your fall leaves and keep your kids busy making gift and greeting cards.

Here is a great gift idea for any Texas hold'em poker player or other card player. Find out how to make a playing card wallet using packing tape, scissors, and six playing cards. Make a wallet out of a playing cards. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com

Store your cards or ATC's in style with these fab paper card wallets. Corinne Bradd demonstrates how to combine clever folding techniques and fabulous papers for a fantastic project that would make an ideal gift for any keen crafter. Easy to embellish, it can be made in severa ...more

We admit that 99% of the time we write notes wherever we can: On scratch paper, on post-it notes, and often times on the back of our hands. But consider how lovely it would be if you could whisper little nothings on these pretty notecards. Embellished with spring flowers, the ...more

Now that Valentine's Day is only a month away, it's time to start thinking about how you're going to be surprising your sweetheart. While a bouquet of red roses and a box o' chocolates is always a good call, you can make your gift much more personal by adorning a package or a ...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

All you need is some stiff paper, like craft paper or card stock. Then follow this video to fold two pieces (make sure they are roughly the same size) into a lovely and easy gift box. Then wrap it and stick it under the tree!

Get started crafting and explore the world of mini bags! In this video, learn from Angie Kennedy of My Chic n Scratch (and who is also a certified Stampin' Up! demonstrator] how to make this cute faux quilt top note mini bag, perfect to carry your decorative note cards in. Giv ...more

Watch this video to learn how to make a cool, original paper origami cupcake presentation stand in this simple demonstration. All you need are 16 pieces of paper, 3 A4 cards, and a little bit of glue! Your stand will hold 12 cupcakes or muffins, and it's a great and attractive ...more

This short video demonstrates how to make a simple flower press from common materials you can find at home: cardboard, paper, rubberbands. Pressed flowers are beautiful keepsakes or gifts. You can attach them to paper and make homemade cards.

Finished almost completely in the embroidery hoop, these drawstring bags are just the right size for gift cards, jewelry, candy, and more! Watch this embroidery video and learn some great tips for making your own beautifully embroidered drawstring bag.

This video will teach you how to make your very own gift box that can be used to give someone anything from presents to cards. Your friends and family will absolutely adore this super cute gift box that you'll make by hand.

This video tutorial will show you how to create a very cute envelope holder. This envelope is great for holding cards and candy on special occasions. Your family and friends will surely enjoy this cute and manipulated piece of paper.

Learn how to make 5-fold symmetry snowflakes. This video tutorial shows the five-fold symmetry technique of folding and cutting paper snowflakes for winter holiday decoration of gift cards.

Learn how to use the Tim Holtz' Distress Crackle Resist technique with this tutorial that gives step by step instructions on applying this method to a Manila tag. Materials you will need include distress crackle paint, distress ink (for this project, in "Vintage Photo", "Fire ...more

In order to make a thank you card for Christmas gifts, you will need the following: Winter Woodland cartridge, glimmer misty, pop dots, adhesive, gingham ribbon, and pattern paper. To make the "Thanks Snow Much" Cricut card, cut the phrase from page 62. Cut it at 3 inches in ...more

To make this pop-up card, you just need two sheets of card stock. This pocket pop-up card is made specifically to hold money, which works great for birthdays and holidays, especially Christmas. This super simple pop up pocket card is easy to make, and it doesn't just have to h ...more

Everyone loves the personal touch of a homemade greeting card, so why send such a beautiful gift in a plain white envelope? To maintain the crafty beauty of your card, why not make a custom envelope to go with it? In this tutorial, learn how to make a very easy homemade envelo ...more

Maria from [www.stamininspirations.blogspot.com stampininspirations.blogspot.com] shows us how to make a 4x4 mini double accordion picture album. You will need a 4 x 9 in. piece of designer paper, a 4 x 9 in. piece of card stock, a 3.5 x 8.5 piece of designer paper, two 3.5 x ...more