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How to Make a Valentine from an Onion

Jeff_Rudell, contributor | February 13th, 201251 comments

When I was single, I used to hate Valentine's Day: the cloying emotion of store-bought cards, the exaltation of all things couple-oriented. Then I wised up and created my own tradition. Here is a Valentine for single people everywhere.

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How to Transform Holiday Tins

Sister_Diane, contributor | December 27th, 201123 comments

At the end of every Christmas season, it seems like I've accumulated a few too many holiday tins. So why not decoupage them into year-round storage containers?

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How to Make a Surprisingly Simple Paper Wreath

Jeff_Rudell, contributor | December 21st, 201117 comments

"Show me something I can make in an hour that isn't going to cost and arm and a leg and won't leave me frustrated and discouraged by the time I finish it." Enough said.

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How to Make a Custom Clock

leethal, contributor | December 15th, 20117 comments

Make a personalized new clock from an old recycled one, or even use the clock parts to make one on a separate object for a crazy, cool gift!

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How to Make a Business Card Holder . . . From Playing Cards

Sister_Diane, contributor | December 12th, 20117 comments

Here's a great small gift for guys: a compact, water-resistant, cool case for business cards. Once you're familiar with the process, you can make them in minutes.

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How to Make a Garland with Punch

Jeff_Rudell, contributor | December 6th, 201120 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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How to Make a Snowstorm

Jeff_Rudell, contributor | November 28th, 201151 comments

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

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How to Make a "Bloomin' Box" for Spring

Jeff_Rudell, contributor | April 7th, 201114 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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How to Make a Paper Flower Centerpiece

LindaPermann, contributor | April 4th, 201113 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 Brighten a Rainy Day Brunch

Jeff_Rudell, contributor | March 25th, 201127 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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Make Your Loved Ones Something Sweet for Valentine's Day

kaytet, contributor | January 24th, 20116 comments

Make a batch of cookies and wrap them up crafty-style for Valentine's Day!

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How to Make an Impression: Extraordinary Thank-You Notes

Jeff_Rudell, contributor | January 10th, 201140 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 Make Paperless Origami

Jeff_Rudell, contributor | December 10th, 201031 comments

It's white. You can fold it. You can crease it. You can even wash it! But, it's not paper; it's fusible interfacing. And, if you're making large-scale origami this holiday, it is the perfect paper substitute.

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The Claw: How to Make an Unusual Halloween Mask

Jeff_Rudell, contributor | October 14th, 201013 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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How to Recycle Magazines into Jewelry

Sister_Diane, contributor | September 23rd, 201035 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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Oeuf Couture: How to Dress an Easter Egg

Jeff_Rudell, contributor | April 2nd, 20104 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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Paper Cutting Art How-to

vicky_north, senior web producer | January 7th, 2010

Learn some basic paper cutting techniques to make framed art pieces, place cards, or note cards.

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Make It: Potato Printed Giftwrap

kaytet, contributor | December 18th, 20097 comments

Make this handprinted graphic wrapping paper with potatoes, kraft paper, and colorful ink!

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How to Make Holly Holiday Cards

kaytet, contributor | December 4th, 20098 comments

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

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Make It Pink: How to Make a 'Millie Box'

Jeff_Rudell, contributor | October 7th, 200918 comments

A woman I hardly knew, with a disease I hardly understood, taught me one of the most important lessons of my life: that compassion dissolves fear. In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I offer a belated thank you to Millie Barnett for introducing me to the big "C."

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