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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Drawing construction vehicles is easier than you think. Ever wondered how to draw a front loader?
Drawing construction vehicles is easier than you think. Have you ever wondered how to draw a backhoe?
Your drawings will look more realistic if you know how to use perspective. Learn how to draw an object so that the drawing shows depth.
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Surrounded by ocean waves and sand, this lighthouse rises above the coast to guide ships in the night. Our simple instructions will guide you as you learn how to draw it.
These super quick creatures are fun to watch for sure, but learning how to draw a cartoon giraffe can be a treat too! From the horns to the hooves, we'll show you how to draw a perfect cartoon giraffe.
One of the world's most beloved landmarks, the Eiffel Tower dazzles with its intricate construction. This drawing might look complex, but our steps make it simple.
You can almost see the tips of these mountain-top castles touching the sky. Take a trip to the past and learn how to draw these stunning castles.
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This mansion is a stunning sight on a neighborhood street -- or in your sketchbook. Our simple steps will make it possible for you to draw your own dream mansion.
Drawing trains is easier than you think. Have you ever wondered how to draw a caboose?
Drawing trains is easier than you think. Have you ever wondered how to draw a diesel engine?
Drawing construction vehicles is easier than you think. Have you ever wondered how to draw a cement truck?
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Lilac is famous for its strong, but pleasant scent. Lilacs can live for hundreds of years and they bloom in a wide array of colors such as white, purple, red, yellow, and orange, to name a few.
A lily is a flowering plant that grows from bulbs. These fragrant flowers symbolize purity and they bloom in a wide variety of striking colors.
Much like a poppy, an iris is a showy flower. It is grown as an ornamental plant in gardens, and colors range from purple and sky-blue to yellow and a rare red.
Poinsettias are native to the Pacific Coast of Mexico. These fiery flowers are shrubs to small trees that can actually grow up to 16 feet tall.
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Also known as "Our Lady's Tears," lily of the valley is native to Asia and Europe. It can also be found in a limited number of woodland areas in North America. This special flower is popular for its delicate scent and it's white bell-shaped blossom.
Grapes are not only tasty, but they are also nutritious. So much, that they are considered a "superfruit" around the globe.
Draw steam engines with our step-by-step instructions. Release your inner artist as you learn to steam engines.
Drawing trains is easier than you think. Ever wondered how to draw a boxcar?
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Drawing trains is easier than you think. Have you ever wondered how to draw a bullet train?
Drawing planes is easier than you might think. Ever wondered how to draw a World War II plane?
A poppy is probably one the most flamboyant flowering plants in the world. Due to its bold red color and because it grows in groups, the showy poppy can be seen from hundreds of feet, even miles, away.
A daffodil has the unique shape of a trumpet. It grows mostly in the Mediterranean and its color is golden yellow or a combination of golden yellow and white.
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Drawing planes is easier than you think. Have you ever wondered how to draw a jet?
Believe it or not, a tulip requires a cold winter season to thrive, so it does not grow in tropical climates.