Dino Shirts
Believe it or not, you can create this unique dinosaur from a T-shirt! In this final segment, craft guru Christy Feke demonstrates how to create fun dinosaurs and other animals from T-shirts! Inexpensive and easy to make, these cute critters make ... [... more]
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Mini-Cake Place-Card Holder
A little extra paint was used to decorate this cake and create a look of authenticity. The guest of honor might not be able to distinguish it from the real thing! Gift guru Eleanor Leinen dresses up table settings with this festive place-card ... [... more]
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Special Giftwrap
Be creative with giftwrap embellishments: add bits of jewelry, glitter or confetti to make each package more festive. Alter this project as desired. Gift guru Eleanor Leinen offers a creative idea for dressing up gift boxes. Place box in center ... [... more]
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Mini Plastic-foam Hats
Whether used as a centerpiece at a Mother's Day luncheon or just for Mother's Day fun at home, these little hats are fun, easy and inexpensive to make. Even if you don't have a special event on your calendar, you might make these for a Barbie ... [... more]
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Funky Patchwork Handbag
The best results are achieved by having fun and breaking all the "rules"! The finished bag can be as elegant or as eccentric as the recipient. Accessory designer Sara Lytle shares her method for creating a patchwork handbag. Begin by selecting . [... more]
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Rubber-Stamped Gift Bags
Rubber stamps transform ordinary gift bags -- even boxes and cards -- into attractive gift presentations. Plain gift bags can be made over to suit the occasion -- with the use of festive rubber stamps. Repeat until bag is stamped as desired. ... [... more]
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Lemon Rose Bath Splash
Rub petals between fingers to release their flavor. Place the petals in a re-sealable jar. Add a pinch of lemon zest. Add a handful of cloves - enough to suit your desire scent. Pour rubbing alcohol into a jar. Allow the mixture to infuse for a ... [... more]
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Fabric and Ribbon Wraps
When it comes to wrapping gifts, the options are endless. Use common household objects and leftover craft items in unusual ways to produce striking effects. Ellie Joos, of Offray Ribbon Company, creates unusual giftwraps from items found around ... [... more]
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Slipcovered Photo Album
Love a photo album that's seen better days? A slipcover -- with a few embellishments -- can provide a simple and inexpensive solution. Your photo album should be as special as the photographs within. Designer Lisa Yoonchalard uses slipcovers to ... [... more]
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Papier-Mache Pockets
Create papier-mache pockets to hold flowers, gifts or other small groupings. Artist Tracey McBride demonstrates. Scraps of tissue paper, giftwrap or paper napkins with vintage-style designs of your choice Cover work surface and select motif or ... [... more]
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Bridal Memory Book
This album features dogwoods, but any blossom, theme or color scheme can be used to adorn the cover. Author and wedding expert Terry Rye turns an ordinary album into a bridal keepsake. Spiral-bound memory book, photo album, scrapbook or guest ... [... more]
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Fragrant Ideas
Crafts Expert Kathy Cardinalli offers some inventive and economical home fragrances and gifts. Long stalks of dried herbs can be bundled into potpourri wands. Cardinalli lights the end of a wand ( For a pomander, which looks as good as it smells, ... [... more]
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