Crafts
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Animal Activities
How to Make Bird Feeders
How to Make Bird Snacks
How to Make Oobleck
How to Make Elephant Toothpaste
How to Make Slime
How to Make Beads
How to Make Beaded Hair Barrettes
How to Make Beaded Zipper Pulls
How to Make Gel Candles
Saponification: The Science Behind Soap-Making
Gift Guide for the Bathroom Remodeler
How to Draw Impossible Shapes
How to Draw a Woman in a Bathing Suit in 5 Steps
How to Draw Cathedrals in 5 Steps
9 Uses for Leftover Holiday Wrapping Paper
How to Make Sugar Skulls for Day of the Dead
How to Make Bows for Wreaths
Chalk Paint Is a Do-it-yourself Superstar
10 Simple Ideas for Casual Crafters
10 Splurge-Worthy Crafting Tools
How to Make a Baby Blanket
Free Baby Bootie Knitting Patterns
Free Knitting Patterns for Beginners
Tree Crafts for Kids
Nature Projects for Kids
Nature Weaving Crafts for Kids
Paper-mache: Puppets, Piñatas and Bowls Anyone Can Make
Quilt Gallery
Easy Quilt Patterns
Quilted Tea Cozy Pattern
7 Ways to Reuse Wine Bottles
9 Ways to Upcycle Your Wine Corks
How to Make Jewelry From Recycled Materials
How to Make a Snowman
Detective Activities for Kids
Science Activities for Kids
Durable, Waterproof and Warm: Felted Wool Mittens from Old Sweaters
Make a Dr. Who Scarf
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You can transform basic geometric shapes into this familiar farm-dweller in just a few minutes.
Draw a woodland trail and capture snowy footsteps in this wonderful winter landscape. Learn to draw this landscape, complete with snow-capped pines, in just five steps.
This stream sits high atop a mountain, surrounded by lush trees, boulders, and sunshine. This landscape drawing is a great opportunity to practice attention to detail and perspective.
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Many artists have chosen this regal cat's striking stripes as a subject for their artwork. Now you can make this stunning animal part of your portfolio.
Drawing dinosaurs is easier than you might think. Ever wondered how to draw a Triceratops?
Drawing dinosaurs is easier than you think. Ever wondered how to draw an Elasmosaurus?
A waterfall is a sight not easily forgotten. This landscape is no different -- and you can draw it in only four steps. Learn how.
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Drawing dinosaurs is easier than you might think. Ever wondered how to draw a Tyrannosaurus Rex?
Drawing dinosaurs is easier than you think. Have you ever wondered how to draw a Velociraptor?
The city has its own brand of amazing landscapes, like this dazzling, towering skyline. This landscape is a great drawing project for city and country lovers alike.
Boat lovers will have a great time learning to draw this harbor scene landscape, which features a trio of boats, docked seaside. Draw it in just five steps.
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Drawing dinosaurs is easier than you think. Have you ever wondered how to draw an Ankylosaurus?
Although a mouse is small, drawing it can still be a challenge. Fortunately, these instructions make it easy to sketch this squeaky, cheese-loving animal.
Chomping leaves as it towers over the trees, the giraffe is one of the most popular animals at the zoo. Learn how to draw this gentle giant.
Cactus plants, rocks, sand, sun -- this desert cacti landscape has got it all. Sharpen your drawing skills by learning how to draw this unique landscape.
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Drawing a dinosaur is easier than you think. Ever wanted to know how to draw a Stegosaurus?
Picture this frog jumping from its lilypad or sitting still, waiting to capture a passing fly for lunch. Once you learn how to draw it, you can draw it again and again.
This easy project shows you what shapes to use to draw a sheep's woolly coat. Three quick steps later, your sheep drawing is done!
Imagine this pretty parrot mimicking your every word as it sits on its perch. It may look challenging to draw, but these instructions make it easy.
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The sun shines and palm trees sway in the breeze in this tropical beach scene. Learning to draw this landscape can be as relaxing as being in it.
This curious moose looks like it might be peering through some trees in the forest. Find out how to recreate this drawing in only five steps.
Drawing dinosaurs is easier than you think. Have you ever wondered how to draw a Diplodocus?
This country church lies at the end of a stone-lined path surrounded by lush trees. You'll have a great time learning to draw all the components of this charming landscape.
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Alligators are amazing reptiles found in only the southeastern United States and China. Learning to draw this impressive animal will hone your artistic talents.
A barn, a farmhouse, and a church come together in this charming village scene. Learn how to draw this landscape by following five simple steps.