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How to Make a "Bloomin' Box" for Spring

Jeff_Rudell, contributor | April 8th, 201315 comments

This clever origami project looks like a box but easily transforms into a cheery springtime blossom with just a few simple pinches of the paper.

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Oeuf Couture: How to Dress an Easter Egg

Jeff_Rudell, contributor | March 26th, 20136 comments

Who says every egg has to take the same color bath, year after year? This Easter I'm keeping all of my eggs "au naturel" but wrapping them in as much color as I can muster.

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How to Weave an Easter Basket from Recycled Boxes

Sister_Diane, contributor | March 26th, 201313 comments

Raid your recycle bin for cardboard cereal and pizza boxes, and you can create pretty, sturdy baskets in lots of colors!

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How to Make Valentines for Your Puppy Pal!

erika_kern, contributor | February 11th, 20135 comments

A few dollars worth of fleece, stuffing, and a tennis ball are all you need to make the best valentines for your four-legged friend.

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Don't Miss Your Chance to Enter the Dare to Make it: Holiday 2012!

Evamarie, web producer | January 7th, 20135 comments

Enter your homemade gifts and decorations for a chance to win books and DVDs worth over $200!

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How to Make a Cookie House Village

Sister_Diane, contributor | December 15th, 20127 comments

If you've always wanted to build a gingerbread house but felt like it was too big a project, try this simpler version, which uses graham crackers.

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How to Make a Snowstorm

Jeff_Rudell, contributor | December 15th, 201253 comments

When the weather outside isn't helping you get into the holiday spirit, create a snowstorm inside the house.

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Holiday Button Napkin Rings

susanstars, contributor | December 15th, 20124 comments

Make these simple, festive napkin rings with a few twists of wire and a favorite button and leaf embellishment, perfect for your holiday table!

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How to Make a Button Advent Calendar

Sister_Diane, contributor | November 30th, 20129 comments

Count down the days of December with this little button Advent calendar, designed to sit on your desk. Add a new button ornament to the tree each morning—it gets prettier as Christmas approaches!

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How to Make Holly Holiday Cards

kaytet, contributor | November 30th, 201210 comments

Craft up some cute holly cards with a technique inspired by traditional quilting.

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How to Crochet Cute Christmas Ornaments

LindaPermann, contributor | November 30th, 201223 comments

Fill up your tree with these quick and cute holiday ornaments—they make the perfect canvas for embellishments.

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How to Make a Garland with Punch

Jeff_Rudell, contributor | November 30th, 201222 comments

This week I take up the old reliable paper garland of my elementary school days but with a twist: Bands of paper glued end-to-end become rings of paper glued edge-to-edge.

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Great Gift Ideas

Renee_Neiger, books editor | November 28th, 2012

The holidays are quickly approaching, and we've got some a number of new books that would make perfect gifts!

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Don't Miss Your Chance to Enter the 2012 Threads Halloween Costume Contest!

Evamarie, web producer | November 2nd, 20121 comment

The Threads Halloween Costume Contest is back and we can't wait to see what you've come up with! Share your one-of-a-kind handmade costumes in our Halloween Costume gallery by 11:59pm, November 09...

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How to Decorate a Sugar Skull

FriendyWendy, contributor | October 19th, 20123 comments

Use traditional sweet-based decorations or quick-to-play bottled paints on your sugar skull. Jump in on any dia to get ready for Dia de los Muertos.

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How to Make Leaf-Print Napkins for Your Holiday Table

kaytet, contributor | October 19th, 20124 comments

Here's a simple introduction to printmaking. There's no cutting out stencils or stamps; all you have to do is collect some beautiful fallen leaves!

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Spot the Difference Game - Knit Ski Mask Edition

VictoriaNorth, executive web producer | October 19th, 20128 comments

Halloween wouldn't be complete without our infamous knit ski masks. Spot the differences in this spooky round from our photo game.

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The Claw: How to Make an Unusual Halloween Mask

Jeff_Rudell, contributor | October 5th, 201214 comments

Say goodbye to the black plastic cat-eye masks and the ill-smelling latex hoods. This year, show off your skills by crafting a relic straight from the crypt.

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