Showing posts with label Crafts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Crafts. Show all posts

Thursday, January 10, 2008

How To Make a Homemade Snowman


A quick lesson in how to make a homemade Snowman to brighten your house in the wintertime.

Friday, December 21, 2007

String a Christmas Popcorn Garland


Popcorn garland is a classic holiday decoration for your Christmas tree. Try these tips to make stringing your popcorn garland easier, and see alternative decorations to add sparkle to your garland.

Saturday, December 8, 2007

Christmas: Make It Sparkle--225 Simple Crafts, Food & Decorating Ideas

Christmas Make it Sparkle is a wonderful book filled with 225 simple, crafts, food and decorating ideas for your holiday home. Christmas is the most beautiful time of the year. Colored lights shimmer in neighborhood windows, fresh evergreens are adorned with glittering ornaments, and snow glistens. You can see the excitement in the little eyes that twinkle throughout the season. Your holiday home becomes the focal point for all of this marvelous activity and you want to share your talents with the ones you love. In this gook you'll find ideas for beautiful ornaments and tree decorations, glorious wreaths and centerpieces, memorable handmade greeting cards, delicious recipes, stunningly simple decorations, clever gifts for everyone on your holiday list, and unique lighting ideas. All of the easy to make projects, recipes and ideas will help make your holiday just a little brighter. So as you reflect upon this most beautiful time of the year, take time to feel the warmth of the season in your home, and in your heart, as you make this Christmas one that sparkles.

Available at Amazon.com.

Thursday, December 6, 2007

Gingerbread House Kit

A sweet tradition during the holiday season. Summon the magic of the holiday with a Gingerbread House Kit. Precut house pieces, frosting mix, a variety of hard candies and the Gingerbread Man himself are presented in a red and white polka dot box tied with a lively ribbon. So cute and so much fun for the family. Finished design measures approximately 8"x5"x8".

Gingerbread House Kit is available at GiftTree.

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Last-Minute Gifts


Learn how to create pretty gift jars for your friends.

A Fun Holiday Menu


Add a special touch to your meal with a printed menu.

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

How to Make a Holiday Wreath


Make your holidays extra festive by creating your own wreath. At home on your front door or in a hallway, this cheerful decoration is a cinch to make.

Christmas Wreath Bow


Follow along with Nancy and learn how to attach a bow on your beautiful Christmas wreath.

Sunday, December 2, 2007

Christmas Bow and Wreath


This video shows how to make a Christmas bow and wreath.

Decorating with pinecones


Add natural beauty to your home with pinecones! We'll show you how to make a beautiful garland and a front door swag.

Quick Centerpieces


A fast and fruity table decoration.

Thursday, November 29, 2007

How To Make A Christmas Tree Bauble


VideoJug: How To Make A Christmas Tree Bauble
Arts and crafts expert Arona Khan shows how to make this Christmas tree decoration.

Sunday, November 18, 2007

How to make a Wreath


We learn how to make a wreath and how to dress it up for any of the up-coming holidays.

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

How to make a Pine Cone Wreath


In this video, learn how to make a pine cone wreath for the holidays.

A Scroll Saw Christmas: Step-By-Step Techniques With 30 Ornament Patterns

If you got that new scroll saw last Christmas, this Christmas you can use it to celebrate the holiday. Frank Pozsgai brings his unique knowledge and artistic ability to create 3-D scroll patterns that will delight the craftsperson. The main project is Santa's sleigh and nine reindeer, complete with instructions for giving Rudolph a flashing red nose and installing a music box that plays "Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer." The step-by-step guide is illustrated in full color. It is accompanied by 30 other Christmas patterns. , 135+ color photos plus 30 patterns, 8 1/2" x 11"

Available at Amazon.com.

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

The First Christmas in Origami

A one-of-a-kind book that allows children to enjoy the Christmas story while they learn the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. Each chapter features a narrative about one of the characters in the Christmas story with easy-to-follow directions on folding that character. Eleven characters compose the finished Nativity scene. Full color.

Available at Amazon.com.

How to Make Snowflakes


A tutorial on how to make a snowflake out of paper.

Sunday, November 11, 2007

Paper Creations: Christmas Origami Book and Gift Set

Open this box for a celebration of Christmas…and creativity! Featuring a charming all-in-color project book designed to brighten the holiday season, 50 sheets of festively patterned 6" x 6" origami paper, and one completed miniature tree, it’s the fun, all-in-one way to make unique ornaments, decorations, and presents. Christmas Origami explains all the basic folds and forms up front, and offers 80 pages of seasonal ideas to try, including a gift box, picture frame, snowman, Kris Kringle, reindeer, and sleigh. Make them using the paper adorned with twinkling balls, tiny Santa faces, snowflakes, and wreaths. Anyone can master the techniques, and it won’t be long before you realize that crafting and Christmas go hand-in-hand!

Available at Amazon.com.

Saturday, November 10, 2007

How To Make A 5-Point Paper Star


How To Make A 5-Point Paper Star - The funniest bloopers are right here
Learn how to make a 5-Point star with a piece of paper. Great for Christmas decorations.

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

The Big Book of Christmas Scroll Saw Projects

Woodworkers will be delighted with the 40 festive holiday projects in this book. Each project is made up of several patterns and includes special instructions for assembly and finishing. Projects include a poinsettia plant holder, angel candlesticks, a reindeer holiday cardholder, and a Christmas tea towel holder. Appealing to all levels of scrolling enthusiasts, this book will be of special interest to those interested in turning their hobby into a business and selling their wares at craft shows.

Available at Amazon.com.