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How to Make Easy Two-Bead Earrings

leethal, contributor | December 20th, 200813 comments

Holiday gift countdown: 5 days. If you have a stash of jewelry-making supplies, or time for a quick run to the craft store, you can easily make up some pairs of these cute earrings!

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Dare to Make It Knit-Along: An Easy Little Cardi, Part Four

Tina_Hilton, contributor | December 18th, 20083 comments

Congratulations, you have made it to the final week and will finish up your new favorite sweater!

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Totally Tubular: How to Sew a Cowl

CalPatch, contributor | December 16th, 20088 comments

The hottest (not to mention coziest) winter accessory of the moment is most certainly the cowl. Good news! It's also about the easiest style to make for those last-minute gifts...

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How to Make a Quick Cookie Plate Cover

Shannon_Dennis, contributor | December 16th, 20081 comment

Delicious homemade cookies are the perfect gift for neighbors, friends, and hostesses for the holidays. Make your cookie plate stand out with this adorable plate cover!

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Experimental Recycled Sleeve Dyeing with Food Dyes

leethal, contributor | December 14th, 20088 comments

Holiday gift countdown: 10 days. Use the sleeve of a recycled wool sweater to dye some experimental yarn with Kool-Aid or food coloring. A perfect gift for your knitting loved one!

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How to Make a Nephew-Approved Stenciled Sleepaway Pillowcase

susanstars, contributor | December 14th, 2008

I made this simple embellished pillowcase for my nephew, who's seven and just starting to head out to sleepovers with his buddies! Adapt this easy technique to personalize a gift for a guy of any age.

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How to Make Bottle-Cap Buttons for Knit Slippers

leethal, contributor | December 13th, 20085 comments

Holiday gift countdown: 1-1/2 weeks. Download a free pattern for simple Mary Jane-style knit booties, then make personalized buttons from bottle caps for your beer- or soda-loving recipient!

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How to Keep Your Guy Warm in His Baseball Cap at a Football Game

JenniferStern, contributor | December 13th, 200811 comments

Here is a headband ear warmer that's designed to keep your favorite guy's ears warm when he's wearing a baseball cap...perfect for winter spectator sports or errands!

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How to Make a Rugged Leather Journal Cover

MaryRay, contributor | December 12th, 20084 comments

Here’s the perfect gift for the guy on your list who still enjoys putting pen to paper. It has the patina of an old valise that’s been on many a journey with the likes of Lewis and Clark or Indiana Jones, holding accounts of adventures real or imagined.

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How to Make a Manly Catchall

LindaPermann, contributor | December 10th, 20083 comments

This holiday, give the man in your life the present of always knowing where his keys are. This super-easy catchall makes the perfect place to stow his daily necessities.

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How to Make a Sweater Coffee-Mug Cozy for a Guy

Shannon_Dennis, contributor | December 9th, 2008

A great, simple gift for that coffee guy in your life!

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Sew a Pair of Shoe Submarines

Jen_W, contributor | December 8th, 20085 comments

Torpedo stinky shoes with this great little shoe stuffer.

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How to Custom-Embellish a Shirt

leethal, contributor | December 6th, 20085 comments

Holiday gift countdown: three weeks. Take a boring shirt and spice it up with printing, topstitching, and some new buttons for a great custom gift!

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How to Make an Ensemble of Accessories to Please Every Chef on Your List

MaryRay, contributor | December 5th, 20081 comment

This no-frills denim apron with matching oven and pot-handle mitt is perfect for the weekend griller or the daily meal maker.

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Dare to Make It Knit-Along: An Easy Little Cardi, Part Two

Tina_Hilton, contributor | December 4th, 20082 comments

Jump in and join the fun knitting a quick little sweater that is guaranteed to flatter all figures.

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How to Monogram a Sweater

erika_kern, contributor | December 3rd, 20083 comments

A simple chain-stitched letter turns a store-bought sweater into a great personal statement for the little fashionista in your life!

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How to Make Yarn and Felt Folks

Sister_Diane, contributor | November 28th, 20083 comments

Old-fashioned yarn dolls get a whole new life with this fun project. Dress them up any way you like using our downloadable sheet of clothing patterns!

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How to Make a Basic Sweater Something Special

erika_kern, contributor | November 26th, 200814 comments

Boutique sweaters are great but so expensive! Here's a way to make a bargain-store sweater shine using two simple stitches.

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How to Make Crafty Photo Ornaments

Sister_Diane, contributor | November 21st, 20082 comments

What a lovely way to showcase a treasured photograph! These felt-framed ornaments are simple to make, and there are so many design possibilities.

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How to Make a Collaged Table with a Built-in Game

leethal, contributor | November 15th, 200813 comments

Holiday gift countdown: six weeks. If you have a game-loving friend or family member in need of some crafty furnishing, this collaged coffee table will be the perfect gift!

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