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Crumpled Up: How to Make Paper Flowers

Jeff_Rudell, contributor | May 18th, 201314 comments

Take a break from the straight and narrow and free yourself up to make some mistakes. Today, try setting aside your scissors and focus, instead, on torn paper, soft edges, and coloring outside the lines.

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Make a Family Cookbook for Mother's Day or a Wedding Shower!

susanstars, contributor | May 3rd, 20138 comments

A handmade cookbook full of treasured family recipes is a thoughtful gift for Mother's Day or for a newly married couple. You can make it as simple and homemade or as sleek and professional as you like!

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How to Make Twirly Butterfly Cards for Spring

kaytet, contributor | April 9th, 201312 comments

Paper butterflies in pretty prints really pop out of brightly colored greeting cards!

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How to Make a Pencil Box Bouquet

Jeff_Rudell, contributor | January 10th, 20132 comments

Send a beautiful bouquet of flowers to your favorite office worker for the price of a few postage stamps. This simple and colorful tutorial gives new meaning to the term "fresh-cut flowers."

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Pretty Up a Party with Paper

Jeff_Rudell, contributor | October 26th, 201211 comments

I wouldn't hesitate to put extra care and attention into wrapping a present, so why should a cake be any different? Cutting a silhouette is not difficult. If you have paper, pencil, scissors (or X-Acto knife), and an interesting design, you’re more than halfway there. Simply draw out your design, and start cutting.

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How to Decoupage a Tray

Jeff_Rudell, contributor | August 24th, 201213 comments

A simple paper technique (with a fancy French name) helps turn inexpensive objects into a luxurious, one-of-a-kind object d'art. Our paper guy shows you how to dress up your home accessories without breaking the bank.

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How to Make a Fabric Case for Photo Discs

leethal, contributor | June 7th, 20125 comments

Stitch up a custom disc booklet for a wedding or other celebration to hold thousands of photos, instead of the mere hundreds that a traditional photo album can store!

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How to Make a Clothespin Cake Topper

erika_kern, contributor | May 22nd, 201211 comments

This easy-to-make, affordable, and adorable cake topper will add a touch of whimsy to any wedding celebration.

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Make a Picnic Basket Cover from a Double Wedding Ring Quilt Pattern

MaryRay, contributor | May 10th, 20121 comment

Here’s a way to simplify a traditional quilt pattern to fit a small project—and a hectic schedule.

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Join Etsy for their First-Ever Weddings Event

mgiroux, senior editorial intern | March 28th, 2012

No matter your style or budget, find unique items perfect for your special day at this Etsy event.

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How to Brighten a Rainy Day Brunch

Jeff_Rudell, contributor | March 21st, 201229 comments

Inviting friends to brunch in no way guarantees that the weather will cooperate. When the forecast for an event calls for rain, rain, and more rain, try "spring showers" as a theme and go to town.

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How to Make a Paper Flower Centerpiece

LindaPermann, contributor | April 4th, 201116 comments

Hosting a shower or celebration soon? Save some of your crepe paper to make these gorgeous paper flowers!

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How to Make a Butterfly Mobile

kaytet, contributor | March 24th, 20118 comments

Butterflies cut from cotton fabrics flutter and twirl on this simple-to-make mobile.

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How to Make Dorset Buttons

Sister_Diane, contributor | March 4th, 201147 comments

These yarn-based buttons look cute on a knitted or crocheted sweater, or make them to decorate a bag, hat, or scarf. They're a great way to use up scrap yarn, and easy to make once you've mastered the basics.

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How to Make an Impression: Extraordinary Thank-You Notes

Jeff_Rudell, contributor | January 10th, 201141 comments

Art is for the ages, but paper is for the here and now! Embrace its ephemeral nature and even turn it to your advantage. Putting a little time into something that's not meant to last can yield wonderful results.

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How to Recycle Magazines into Jewelry

Sister_Diane, contributor | September 23rd, 201044 comments

If you have a surplus of old magazines, tear out some pages and whip up a pretty coiled pendant. They're so quick to make, you can build a whole wardrobe of them!

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