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How to Make a Vest With a Paper Sack

Vests made from paper sacks were traditionally used in elementary schools around Thanksgiving, to reenact the holiday feast shared by colonists and Native Americans. Vests still make great craft projects for kids. With a little imagination, kids can use paper sacks to make vests for costumes, such a

How to Make a Paper Mache Leaning Tower of Pisa

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a world-famous piece of architecture dating back to 1173 when its construction began under the direction of architect Bonanno Pisano. The tower is actually the bell tower to Pisa's cathedral and weighs almost 15,000 metric tons. The tower was built in stages, and after

How to Make Homecoming Mum Braids

Homecoming mums are popular adornments for homecoming football games. The chrysanthemum flower is adorned with ribbon in the school colors so that wearers can show their school spirit. Homecoming mums feature a flower centered on a background of colored ribbon. If homecoming mums are popular in your

Directions for Cushion Covers

Making your own cushion covers instead of buying them is a cheap way of personalizing your home. Cushions are one of the most effective ways of introducing small pieces of color and pattern into a room without creating a permanent statement or spending a large amount of money. Revamp a room or space

How to Crochet Bootie Slippers

Whip up a thick, comfortable pair of adult-size booties for the upcoming winter season. By using a chunky-weight yarn with a larger crochet hook, these booties progress quickly, allowing you to finish them before it gets too cold. To work on this project, you must be able to crochet in the round as

Instructions for Building a Popsicle Pirate Ship

A Popsicle pirate ship can be constructed very quickly. It is not necessary to take days or weeks to build your ship. Using a hot glue gun or quick-drying glue is the key to saving time. You can use the time saved to decorate your pirate ship. For example, a simple empty cardboard toilet paper roll

How to Tie Complicated Knots

Tying knots is a skill that can come in handy in many situations. Outdoorsmen, seamstresses, sailors and others use knots all the time, and knowing a few more sophisticated knots is a valuable piece of knowledge for anyone. To tie complicated knots, it is important that you know the exact method to

How to Make a Small Bee for Children

Making a small bee for children is a fun craft that can be tied to a lesson about bees and other garden creatures. Bees play an important part in the human food cycle by pollinating crops. Making a small toy bee can help children appreciate all that bees do. It can also reduce some of the fear of be

How to Make Your Own Bottle Koozies

A bottle koozie is an insulated covering you slip around the bottom of a bottle on a warm day to keep it cold longer. Although you could knit or crochet a koozie, the most effective koozies are made of insulated materials like polychloroprene, better known by the trademarked name Neoprene. Because p

Free Gag Gifts & Crafts

Face it, plastic dog poo, jumbo-sized underwear and whoopie cushions are fairly expensive for what they are. However, pulling off a memorable gag gift does not have to wipe out your wallet. With these ideas for free gag gifts and crafts you can be the life of the party and still pocket the money you

How to Make a Plastic Fan

Create this cute and clever plastic fork fan for a wedding shower, a wedding reception or a baby shower. It really is beautiful, and most people have to look twice to realize the base is made up of plastic forks. This project is easy enough for a beginner and would make a great bridal party project

Video: How to Make Cupid Arrows With Cardboard

Video Transcript Hi, I'm Linda Hutchinson of L Hutchinson Designs. Today I'm going to show you how to make Cupid's arrow out of cardboard. Whether you want to have it as a little decoration for Valentine's party or just a little loving gesture for the special person in your life, it's...

Ribbon Headband Crafts

With a spool or two of ribbon, some creativity and a few spare minutes, you can create the perfect hair accessory to coordinate with any outfit. Whether you're looking for a simple headband in the perfect shade to match a top, or something more elaborate to enhance a little girl's Sunday best, it's

How to Make a Square From Cut Paper

Square pieces of paper are the basis for many paper projects, including origami shapes. Unless you buy expensive custom-cut papers, most paper comes in rectangular sizes that must be hand-cut. Fortunately, making squares from paper is merely a matter of folding -- no measuring required -- when you k

How to Bead a Button

Beaded buttons can give a personalized look to an outfit. Worn on a cuff, a pocket, at the throat or anywhere you choose, beaded buttons can turn a plain button-down shirt or ordinary trench coat into a work of art. By making your own beaded buttons, you can give your clothing a touch of your uniq

How to Install a Fastener

Adding a fastener is a crucial finishing touch for craft projects like purses, wallets and other items that close. A simple and common method of fastening these sort of projects is the basic magnetic clasp. You can easily install this type of fastener on your fabric-based items without any special t