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You want to make a gnome hat, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about You want to make a gnome hat, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to make a gnome hat in this article. in this article.
You want to make a paper cup phone with you children but don't remember how to do it. Read here to find out how to make a paper cup phone.
You want to make a turban, but nothing too complicated or elaborate. Read this article and find out how to make a turban.
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You just got new quilts and would like to make a rack to put them on. Here's how to make a quilt rack.
You are a teacher and you want to teach the children how to make paper people holding hands. Well, we will now show you how to make paper people holding hands.
Add a personal touch to that candle-lit dinner by learning how to make you own gel candles. This article shows you how to make gel candles.
It's not hard to learn how to make a paper guitar. Learn how to make a paper guitar from this article.
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Your child has to learn how to build a lighthouse. Learn here how to build a small lighthouse.
You want to make a paper tank, in other words, origami cut-outs, with your class. Learn about how to make a paper tank from this article.
Light up your holiday with luminaries you make yourself. Learn about how to make holiday luminaries in this article.
You can learn how to make a paper umbrella with decorative paper and wooden dowels. Learn about how to make a paper umbrella in this article.
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Learn how to make bows for wreaths, and you will be able to decorate your house for the holidays without spending a lot of money. Learn about how to make bows for wreaths in this article.
You want to make padded clothes hangers, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to make padded clothes hangers in this article.
Making ribbon flowers for gift wrapping, hats, etc. adds that special touch. Read this article to learn how to make ribbon flowers.
Have you ever wanted to make vampire fangs, but didn't know how? Learn how to make vampire fangs from this article.
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You can make fake scars at home using tried and true homemade recipes. Learn about how to make fake scars at home in this article.
Decorate your home, garden party or baby shower with beautiful flowers made out of tissue paper. Learn about how to make flowers out of tissue paper in this article.
You can make jewelry out of all sorts of recycled materials. Learn how to make jewelry from recycled materials in this article.
Saponification is the chemical process by which the ingredients that make up the typical bar of soap come together. And you can find out for yourself with our easy recipe for lye soap.
By Alia Hoyt
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You want to make masquerade masks, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to make masquerade masks in this article.
There is no greater fun for kids than to make origami animals. Join the fun and show kids how to make origami animals.
You can make an apron out of many things, from new fabric to dishtowels to old denim jeans. Read this article to learn how to make an apron.
Making bubble letters on your paper signs and cards give a celebratory feel to any message. Learn about how to make a bubble letters on paper in this article.
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You'd like to make your daughter a doll house for her birthday, but don't know where to start. Learn about how to make a wooden doll house from this article.
Make a fortune teller for your child, and he'll have countless hours of fun. Learn about how to make a fortune teller in this article.