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How to origami a bomber jet with Joost Langeveld

Origami and the joy of paper airplanes come together in this video on how to make an origami bomber jet. The camouflage paper makes a great canvas for this form.

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How to make a 3D origami Hello Kitty

Hello Kitty is beloved the world over for her innocence and simplicity. This 3D origami Hello Kitty will impress just about anyone.

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How to make origami Japanese tumblers

Create a domino effect with these neat Japanese tumblers. The original tumbler (also known as the 'Ta Rum Te Tum Tum') was invented by the Japanese origamist Seiro Tagekawa. Your wonderful & charming host ...

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How to make amazing book art: folded page art

Simple, yet appears complex. This example of book art was made by an elderly lady in Paris. Your wonderful & charming host represents Grand Illusions, an amazing toy, magic & illusion web shop and ...

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How to fold and fly the Boomerang paper airplane

I've never seen anybody so serious about folding paper airplanes before seeing this video from the "Paper Airplane Guy". Not only does he seem to know everything about folding and flying paper ...

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How To Make a Laptop Tote Bag

At its simplest, a laptop carrying case is little more than a padded tote bag. While it will require some careful cutting and thought out ...more

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How To Assemble a Sewing Kit

Putting together a sewing kit is both fun and useful. This also makes an ideal gift for someone moving into their own place for the first ...more

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How To Backstitch

Backstitch is a stitch used in embroidery and sewing stitches. Stitches are sewn backwards to the direction of the sewing. They form lines ...more

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How To Begin Making Hardanger Lace

Hardanger lace embroidery is prized for its beauty, elegance and ability to enliven a plain piece of good quality fabric. Hardanger ...more

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How To Choose a Good Pair of Sewing Scissors

A good pair of sewing scissors is a pleasure to use. A bad pair of sewing scissors is miserable and ineffective. Scissors are fundamental to ...more

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How To Choose a Sewing Machine

There are a lot of sewing machine choices out there, from fancy, expensive computerized machines that can embroider large designs to basic ...more

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How To Choose Embroidery Fabric

There are many embroidery fabrics to choose from. The type of fabric that you need for embroidery will depend on the type of embroidery you ...more

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How To Create a Purse from a Backpack

Here's how to recycle an old backpack into a purse: Gather your old backpack and sewing supplies. Choose the largest pocket on the backpack ...more

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How To Cross Stitch

If you're taking up needlepoint , one of the stitches you'll need to learn is the cross stitch. This ancient, cross-cultural embroidery ...more

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How To Darn a Sock

Darning is a great way to repair a hole in a sock. Fixing that hole is easier than you might think. Pick a thread that is close to the color ...more

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How To Do Blind Hem on Light Weight Fabrics Like Voile

Voile and organza are beautiful and fun to wear, so it's easy to ...more

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How To Do Needlepoint

Needlepoint is used to make designs that can be finished as key chains, belts, pillows, bookmarks, stockings, belt buckles, or almost ...more

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How To Embroider a Backpack

Is your backpack one of "those plain ones"? Did your folks insist on getting something "practical" instead of the cool one you were hoping ...more

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How To Hook a Rug

Latch hooking a rug is simple, relaxing and fun. There are many easy patterns and plenty of advanced patterns to choose from. Make your own ...more

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How To Insert a Drawstring

Whether the drawstring has pulled out of a waistband or you're inserting a drawstring or elastic in a casing you have just sewn, you'll ...more

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How To Make a 3D Stuffed Giraffe

If you're making a small gift for a little friend, you might want to forgo the standard teddy bear and aim for something more exotic and ...more

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How To Make a Backpack Bag

A "just the right size" backpack bag for the city dweller who needs a nifty bag that will securely hold the essentials, but will leave your ...more

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How To Make a Bandana

A bandana is one of the most versatile accessories a person can own. You can tie it on your head to hold your hair back, show your loyalty ...more

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How To Make a Belle of the Ball Doll

If girls like dolls, they will enjoy this little craft. It is an easy craft to make and can be the basis of a great family bonding exercise ...more

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How To Make a Bloo Doll

You should know Bloo from Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends if you clicked on this. So if you want to find out how to make a stuffed ...more

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How To Make a Book Purse

Here's a novel purse that is perfect for the bibliophile in your life! Make this purse out of an old (preferably cheap and unloved) book ...more

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How To Make a Bra Purse

Stop tossing out your old bras. Instead save them and create this handy and useful Bra Purse. A padded one made with more stability, but any ...more

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How To Make a Chenille Denim Blanket

Do you have unused, worn out jeans? Got an old flannel sheet hanging around that you never use? Here's a recycling idea for you; make a warm ...more

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How To Make a Corduroy Pants Purse

Have you got a comfy pair of corduroy pants that are in awesome shape but you just never wear them? Instead of leaving them languishing in ...more

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How To Make a Crazy Quilt Pillow

"Crazy quilting" is when folks put oddly shaped and colored pieces of cloth together and stitch fancy, crazy and interesting patterns over ...more

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How To Make a DIY Hand Bag for the Prom

Learn how to make a hand bag for prom with 2 great DIY fashion projects you can make at home, courtesy of ELLE Girl. Save money on your prom ...more

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How To Make a Draft Dodger

A "Draft Dodger" is a simple tube of fabric stuffed with other fabrics or materials. It is used to keep the outside cold air from sneaking ...more

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How To Make a Duct Tape Pencil Case

Do you have some colorful duct tape left over after making a wallet or other project ? Why not use it to create and decorate your own custom ...more

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How To Make a Duct Tape Tote

If your duct tape wallet isn't enough to hold what you carry with you, make something bigger. This duct tape tote is waterproof, perfect for ...more

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How To Make a Felt Rosebud Pincushion

If you know someone who loves to sew , or if you yourself are tired of buying standard pincushions at the store (not another tomato or ...more

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How To Make a Knotted Bag for Twine

Buy the ball of twine before you start to make the bag so that you can be sure of the size. Knot the 17 strands of raffia. Hold the stick ...more

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How To Make a Loofah Basket

Cut the top off the loofah sponge. Upend the loofah sponge and cut down the middle. Open the cut loofah sponge right out. Take a small round ...more

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How To Make a Mini Bow Hair Clip

Have you ever wanted to make the perfect mini bow ? These instructions provide an easy way to make adorable hair clips with little time and ...more

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How To Make a Miniskirt out of a Pair of Pants

Need a classy miniskirt? Here's a simple way to make one from a pair of dress pants: Choose a pair of dress pants. Measure and cut each leg ...more

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How To Make a Papasan Chair Cushion

Do you have an old papasan or "satellite dish" chair with a ratty (or entirely missing!) cushion? Can't wash that big thing? Can't afford to ...more

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How To Make a Poncho from a Shower Curtain

If you're retiring your shower curtain, maybe it can be born again as a poncho . Instead of protecting your bathroom floor from an indoor ...more

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How To Make a Purse for Your American Girl Doll

This is a simple, fun doll accessory that's versatile and cute. The purse shown is in preppy green and pink, but it would look equally ...more

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How To Make a Purse from a Sweater

Making a purse from a sweater requires technique. Plus, you'll want to get the most out of your fabric. Here's a few tips: Understand that ...more

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How To Make a Quilt from Tee Shirts

Do you have a bunch of tee shirts that you can't part with? Are your dresser drawers overflowing with race commemoratives, favorite team ...more

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How To Make a Scented Dream Pillow

With this dream pillow you're going to be able to sleep like a baby, and its easy to make. Draw on a piece of fabric two rectangles from ...more

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How To Make a Silk Pleated Evening Bag

This tutorial is for a delicious silk evening bag, as pictured. It has a balloon-shape that is created by inserting both pleats and darts ...more

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How To Make a Sock Doll

You'll never know what happened to that missing sock , but now you know what to do with its other half. A few "orphan" socks from your ...more

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How To Make a Sock Monkey

This classic, yet goofy, sock toy has been a favorite of children for years. Why not make your own sock monkey using two socks, plus ...more

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How To Make a Summer Dress out of a Bedsheet

Would you like to make a custom summer dress ? Or perhaps you just don't have enough money to buy that new dress you've been eyeing for the ...more

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How To Make a Temari Ball

Temari balls are a traditional Japanese toy/decoration given for good luck in the new year. You can make your own in approximately 20 ...more

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How To Make a Tissue Pouch

Making your own tissue pouches has its benefits. When the cold season is coming, you can make sure each family member has his or her own ...more

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How To Make a Tote Bag

Do you need a tote bag, or know someone who'd love it as a gift ? Are you bored with the selections in the stores? Or perhaps just too ...more

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How To Make a Towel Turban

If you have long hair, it's mightily annoying to have your towel spontaneously unwrap and let your dripping hair get everything wet. We all ...more

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How To Make a Travel Size Craft Kit

Do you hate to sit still? Do meetings , long flights , or commutes get on your nerves? Here's a quick way to bust that boredom and stay sane ...more

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How To Make an Umbrella Pouch

Save all those old umbrellas . Umbrellas that have turned inside out due to a very windy rain storm are still useful in other ways. Think of ...more

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Beautifully constructed wooden SuperCar Maniwa manufactured by Sada-Kenbi. The wooden Japanese car goes for $44,000. Wow. That's a lot for a toy. However, this baby is street legal and can go up to ...

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Eat Your Way Through the Periodic Table (Yum! Cupcakes)

Science geeks behold, the perfect dessert. The cupcake Periodic Table. Pretty simple to do-it-yourself. Start with basic cupcakes in a square mold and decorate! Previously, Knit the Periodic Table ...

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Wait for it, wait for it... it happens really fast... at right about 1:05. Okay, maybe he's not a world champion, but a very cool party trick nonetheless. Here's one way to do it (not quite as perfect ...

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