At its core, Valentine's Day is about giving and getting sweet treats. While one could argue that the same idea applies for both Halloween and Christmas, on Valentine's Day these sweets are packaged in the most adoring, lovey dovey ribbons and wrappings. Check out this paper ...more
Watch this instructional video to learn how to make a messenger bag out of trash bags. All you need to do is melt some trash bags together with an iron and wax paper, stitch them up, and then add some necessary buckles and pack accessories. Join Bre Pettis and Make Magazine fo ...more
This Halloween, serve up a treat to your friends and children with these spooky ghost-shaped meringues. If you love meringue desserts, this will be quite the Halloween treat, with their adorable anise eyes. You don't need to be an expert to create these spooky guys, so don't ...more
We know you probably haven't quilled anything since fifth grade, but that doesn't mean you should leave this paper curling skill to your tender elementary school years. In fact, quilling adds quite a lovely feminine touch to any project. Check out this paper crafting tutorial ...more
This video shows the viewer how to paint their nails to give them a blood stained look for Halloween. This is done by first putting a small amount of dark red nail varnish onto a sheet of paper. Then apply this in many coats to the nail using a foundation brush to give a layer ...more
In this tutorial, you will learn how to fold a 3D origami pyramid. This craft is fun to make and will definitely impress anyone who sees it. This particular pyramid is made with two different colored sheets of paper which lends a new kind of depth to your creation. So, grab so ...more
This is a great craft project that you can use to make cute and festive Christmas ornaments out of polymer clay. You will also need cookie cutters, sanding paper, rubber stamps, a wavy blade, a straight blade, some makeup powders and acrylic paints.
Get ready to gore it up this Halloween with some gruesome make-up, shown in this how-to video! In no time you'll have some bloody scars that are sure to give everyone a fright! You will need tissue paper, corn syrup, spirit gum, a rubber scar, some make up (to match skin tone) ...more
Looking for a fun kids' activity? Have a little bit of spare time and paper to match? Make a paper dog with origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. This free origami video lesson presents complete instructions on how to make your own canine from folded pap ...more
What's so genius about this project? yeah, it may just seem like a plain white piece of paper that you fold a bit to stand up, but you're actually getting two beginning origami projects for the price of one. That is to say that if you learn how to make the origami tent in this ...more
Eyeballs are spooky any time of the year, not just at Halloween. Whether they're on a necklace chain as evil eye pendants or simply being displayed as diagrams at the optomotrist's office, they're inherently creepy. Which is why they're so perfect for adding to your spooky Ha ...more
Is your love of money and butterflies only surpassed by your love of craft projects? Boy, are you in luck. With this guide, you'll learn how to make a dollar-bill butterfly using origami, the traditional art of Japanese paper folding. For more information, including a step-by- ...more
Create a miniature hover craft from the fan, polystrene or Styrofoam plate, batteries and double-sided scotch tape. It really works. Powered by two 9 volt batteries you can use paper plates for the body of the hovercraft if need be. This is a cool cat toy or just a household h ...more
Why make a flip book? Because all animation – even stick-figure Flash animation and multilayered, highly technical 3-D effects – is built on, and can benefit from, the basics of the craft first developed by artists working at the beginning of the last century. And while fancy ...more
You don't have to own a Cricut, several volumes of themed scrapbooking paper, pinking shears, and ribbons in each color of the rainbow to call yourself a crafter. More complicated crafts do call for this kind of deep and expensive preparation, but the craft presented in this v ...more
We believe that cupcakes are as cute and pretty as they come, but when they're given out as party favors (pending they don't get entirely eaten beforehand) they have to be packaged and carried home. But don't dampen the beauty of these miniature cakes by stuffing them in insu ...more
In this tutorial, make-up artist, Kandee Johnson shows how to get Walt Disney's Snow White look down next Halloween! The following products were used of achieve this look: Ruby Woo lipstick by MAC, Chesnut lipliner by MAC, Lise Watier Concealer, false eyelashes, any white eye ...more
"Easy gingerbread house" may sound like an oxymoron, but our step-by-step guide turns this daunting holiday project into a cakewalk. You will need: at least 3 days to prepare gingerbread cookie dough plastic wrap poster board or cardboard wax paper rolling pin flour 2 cookie ...more
Get ready to cook up a winning costume this Halloween. Turn this tasty treat into an awesome outfit with the help of Lisa Bleyaert in this how-to video. You will need a black long sleeve shirt, black leggings, black shoes, a utility knife, red foam board, a piece of paper, a m ...more
Halloween has become one of the most popular holidays of the the year in the United States. Retailers even lease out empty retail spaces to put in Halloween stores. People hang Halloween lights on their houses, decorate the front yard and of course there are hundreds of haunt ...more
Quilling is one crafting skill you probably picked up in fourth grade and then never touched again. But it's time to bring out those long paper strips once again. Quilling is one of the easiest ways to add complex and beautiful decorations to greeting cards and other paper pro ...more
Watch this instructional paper craft video to fold a paper airplane called the Super Suzy. The Super Suzy airplane is a zippy flyer. This is an intermediate origami project. You will need two pieces of origami paper to complete this paper craft airplane. The Super Suzy is a cu ...more
Watch this instructional paper craft video to fold a paper airplane called the art-deco wing. The art-deco airplane is a good, slow flyer. This is an intermediate origami project. You will need one piece of origami paper. The art-deco wing plane is a complex an sleek paper cra ...more
Watch this instructional paper craft video to fold a paper airplane called the shuttle dart. The shuttle dart airplane is an accurate, long distance flyer. This is an intermediate origami project. You will need one piece of origami paper to complete this paper craft plane. You ...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!
This how-to video tutorial demonstrates how to weave paper strips together to create a braid like shape. Learn how to fold a paper braid for craft, paper, and even scrapbooking projects.
Watch this instructional paper craft video to fold a paper airplane called the lock-nose dart. The lock-nose dart is a simple yet sophisticated paper plane. This is an intermediate origami project. The lock-nose dart is a championship flyer. Fold a lock-nose dart paper airplan ...more
Watch this instructional paper craft video to fold a paper airplane called the Safe-T Dart. The Safe-T Dart is a good, slow flyer. This is an intermediate origami project. Do you think the Safe-T Dart looks like a duck in flight? Fold a safe-T dart paper airplane. Click throug ...more
Watch this instructional paper craft video to fold a paper airplane called the double flap glider. The double flap glider airplane actually flaps its wings. This is a beginner origami project. Who want to test lfy the double flap glider? Fold a double flap glider paper airplan ...more
Watch this instructional paper craft video to fold a paper airplane called the two-piece jet. The two-piece jet airplane is a sharp, fast flyer. This is an intermediate origami project. You will need two pieces of origami paper to fold the two-piece jet. Fold a two-piece jet p ...more
Watch this instructional paper craft video to fold a paper airplane called the housefly. The housefly airplane is a good, slow flyer. This is an intermediate origami project. Doesn't this paper plane sort of look like a housefly? Fold a housefly paper airplane. Click through t ...more
The possibilities are infinite when it comes to DIY gift wrap. Instead of the usual Christmas-themed wrapping paper, make your packaging look funky with old maps, music sheets, calendars, and other material to encase your loved ones' presents. You can also make the wrapping a ...more
You’ve finally found the perfect fabric for that new dress – don’t let careless cutting ruin your project. You Will Need * Fabric * Laundry detergent * An iron * An ironing board * Sewing chalk * Pins * A pattern * Scissors * Padding for table (optional) * Foam (optional) * Fe ...more
This Arts & Crafts How-to video gives a demonstration and product review of the Fiskars Portable Paper Trimmer, used in scrapbooking, card making and other paper craft projects. Learn how to use the Fiskars paper trimmer to make any paper crafting project easier.
Instead of buying a pre-made album at a crafts store, crafter Mary shows how to create custom miniature albums that make excellent gifts. You just need Tags, Bags, Boxes, and More to create the tags that will be used as the album pages. A flattened toilet paper role covered w ...more
Watch this instructional paper craft video to throw a paper airplane and ensure a safe flight. Make sure all your folds are clean and crisp. Check to see if both sides of the plane look symmetrical. Adjust the tail flaps to steer your paper plane in one direction. Get ready, g ...more
You can use this little paper pilgrim to decorate scrapbooks, as place cards or to include with thank-you notes. You will need a Top Note die cutter, card stock in black, white, beige and brown and a few paper craft supplies as well.
Get in touch with your creative side with help from Janice of Paper Beads! In this video tutorial, learn how to make paper roses out of a napkin... a perfect embelishment to any scrapbooking project or paper craft creation. Spend your afternoon making these adorable flowers to ...more
Watch this instructional origami video to fold an origami fiddler crab. You will need one piece of origami paper to compete this paper craft project. The fiddler crab is a difficult origami endeavor, so be patient. When completed, decorate your origami fiddler crab with cute b ...more
This step-by-step origami video will show you how to fold an origami jumping frog. You will need one piece of origami paper complete this origami project. This origami frog is an impressive paper craft construction. Don't let your frog jump away! Origami an easy jumping frog. ...more
This tutorial video will teach you to make a lovely envelope/thank you card. This is a very cute paper craft idea that your family and friends will surely love. It functions as an envelope and a card!
This tutorial paper craft video will teach you how to make an exceptionally cute post it note holder that also holds a pen. This is a cute idea for the office or for at home, and your friends and family will surely be impressed by your skill with paper products.
To use this tutorial, you will need the Tim Holtz Rosette Flower die, and then your favorite craft paper and maybe a few beads for accent. These can be used as hair ornaments, as gift extras and even as Christmas ornaments.
From the creators of the Diet Coke and Mentos experiment, EeepyBird demonstrates how to have fun with sticky notes. All you need is a stack of post its, and a glue stick. Glue each post it to one another, alternating sides, to create a chain. Next connect in a post it circle & ...more
Here's a quick paper craft project that will allow you to use up those ribbon remnants! This project takes about an hour to make. A great starter if you are interested in ribbon embroidery. So watch this arts and crafts tutorial to learn how to decorate your greeting cards wit ...more
This origami how-to video demonstrates how to fold an origami rose to embellish a scrapbook, greeting card or other paper craft projects. Folding your own origami roses is super easy and a great way to use left over scrapbooking materials. Watch this how to video and learn to ...more
This video crafting tutorial describes how to make a scrapbook mini album using coasters and colorful binder rings. This interesting paper craft project has a meditation theme based on the Silva Method of meditations. Learn how to make a coaster scrapbook mini-album by watchin ...more
This video tutorial shows how to decorate a hand-crafted cover for a basic composition notebook. Learn how to spruce up a dull notebook with craft paper.
This video tutorial gives instructions how to make a small scrapbook called a brag book. Learn how to make a personalized scrapbook out of craft paper.
Learn how to make a gift bag using lunch bags and craft paper. This video tutorial shows how to decorate a gift bag for any seasonal holiday.
This video tutorial instructs how to make a card using the cracked glass technique. Learn how to give art cards or craft paper a cracked glass finish.
Cardmaking is the perfect introduction to paper craft, it's quick, easy and great fun to create stunning results that will amaze your family and friends even with your first attempts!!
Use paper to be creative and engage in some easy crafts to create something out of a simple piece of paper. 1. In this paper craft start by creating a paper football and a paper boat. They are quite easy to make, and if you do not know how to do them you can easily find videos ...more
What's better than one origami boomerang that comes back to you all cool-like? Two origami boomerangs taped together, of course! Now of course you're thinking, "but that's not a boomerang at all and it won't come back to you!," but check out this video and you'll see there's a ...more
In this video you learn how to make paper flowers with paper, craft glue, crayons, and scissors. First you cut paper into strips and then fold them in half long ways before cutting them into petal shapes. You then color the tips of the petals with the crayons. Next you fold th ...more
Not enough storage space? No problem! In this tutorial, learn how to recycle an old cereal box into a very cool magazine holder. This video will take you step by step and soon you will be on your way to being both more organized and more eco-friendly! You Will Need • A cereal ...more
This video tutorial is in the Arts & Crafts category where you will learn how to make papel picado using chisels. This is a traditional paper craft of Mexico. The designs you can cut on paper are only limited by your imagination. First you got to make a design on paper. Then y ...more
Nighthawkinlight teaches you how to make firework hemispheres. You start with a softball that will be the basis for the strips of paper you construct the hemispheres from. You take craft paper about an inch wide and soak them in a thin wheat paste. You start applying them on t ...more
Joann from Emerald City Elegance teaches is how to make a creative business card holder in this short paper craft video. You will need card stock, patterned paper, a scoring tool, adhesive, scissors and a bone folder. After you assemble all of your supplies, follow Joann's e ...more
This video tutorial is in the Arts & Crafts category where you will learn how to make a multi-layered embossed floral gift card. Take a piece of 11 x 8 1/2 inch Stampin' Up card stock and fold it in half. Next you punch out layers of colored paper of rose red, very vanilla, re ...more