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With frosting, sugar, and candy, you should have little trouble decorating many cupcakes the Angry Birds way. But be careful about downloading too much of this sweet treat into your system. You don't want to make a Pig of yourself...

Views: 2646 / Created: 2012-07-25 20:49:08

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For a toilet roll craft that requires not a lot of pomp and very little circumstance, try creating this graduation cap for your doll. (With a dreamhouse, pool, Corvette, etc., Barbie still found the time to squeeze in a couple of lectures. Amazing...)

Views: 2256 / Created: 2012-07-12 13:54:20

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It's time to salute an Adobe Illustrator tutorial that will have you seeing stars. Lots of 'em. In fact, waaay too many for Old Glory. Perhaps your American Flag will see more moderation.

Views: 2883 / Created: 2012-06-30 20:34:09

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You don't need the wits of a detective to create this superhero prop. All you need is some PVC tubing, adhesives, plastic utensils, some old toy gun parts, etc. Simple. However, getting your hands on a spare aerograph piece might drive you into the insane asylum...

Views: 2583 / Created: 2012-06-21 16:38:34

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Here's a 'bright' idea: blow drying crayola crayons attached to a canvas board, then watching the colors run. An art project you're guaranteed to melt over...

Views: 2663 / Created: 2012-06-08 16:54:46

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This Sculpey clay tutorial for making a mockingjay emblem may or may not give you a reason to keep the 11 bucks or so you would otherwise spend on a replica Hunger Games pin. But the odds are ever in your favor...

Views: 5780 / Created: 2012-04-11 18:24:42

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For a pellet-chomping good time (waka! waka!), check out this easy polymer clay tutorial for creating Pac-Man and Pac-Man ghost charms.

Views: 1038 / Created: 2012-03-25 11:03:44

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What's up, Doc? Since it is 'wabbit' season, Heather teaches you how to make Easter bunny ears, a decorated rock (that might some day become your pet), and a hand-some chick for your holiday situation.

Views: 836 / Created: 2012-03-05 19:40:41

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Create a TitanTron-fit animation for your WWE wrestler in Sony Vegas. And you know what they say: What happens in Vegas...should be uploaded for others to enjoy.

Views: 1758 / Created: 2012-02-21 21:08:13

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There seems to be a song to express every sentiment known to Man. So why not borrow some of your favorite sappy lyrics or titles and 'Give Love on Christ-' (umm) Valentine's Day with a homemade greeting card? Your sweetheart is never too old - in this case, at least - to get card-ed.

Views: 741 / Created: 2012-02-07 00:58:18

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Zelda games (Hy)rule! And with this tutorial, you can make your own version of the Master Sword, found in many of those Nintendo titles. It's blade is the bane of evil's existence - and, by 'evil,' we're referring to 'intact poster boards.'

Views: 1272 / Created: 2012-01-26 18:49:02

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You know M&M's, marshmallows, wafers, & pretzels; eggs, oil, cake mix, and frosting. But do you recall one of the delicious Christmas recipes of all?

Views: 5860 / Created: 2011-12-30 08:21:12

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If you were searching for a do-it-yourself craft for your Littlest Pet Shop creature, take notes. Actually, take this notebook idea. 'Now why would a toy pet need a composition book?' you ask. To help it pass obedience school, of course.

Views: 5454 / Created: 2011-12-06 12:06:23

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On Turkey Day, the bird is usually the word on everyone's lips. But, before this year's holiday feast, how about giving thanks to the gods of Chocolate and Marshmallow? Because that's what you're going to feel like doing once you learn how to make pilgrim hats for dessert.

Views: 942 / Created: 2011-11-19 14:48:02

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Here's a project to add to your Pokedex, and you don't even need to be a master Trainer to do it. Every legendary Pokemon journey begins with a single step - even if said 'journey' is a pokeball art pattern, and the 'step' in question is a lone perler bead.

Views: 1317 / Created: 2011-11-09 13:26:17

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If you vant to know how to create vampire fangs, ve vill help you. If you intend to use zese teeth for truth, ve cannot inspire you. If you seek to satisfy your lust for blood, ve shall not save you...

Views: 1218 / Created: 2011-10-24 18:44:32

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When you wish upon a star, you'll learn how to create a custom animation intro in Blender (whose commands, settings and labels are herein color-coded to reflect the software's theme). The starting 3D project is available for download, but the text is up to you. Now, you wouldn't go writing something unseemly in a Disney font, would you?

Views: 1423 / Created: 2011-10-15 14:31:15

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Here's how to paint yourself a steampunk gun, one cosplay prop no self-respecting hero in a Wild West or Victorian era fantasy should be without. A good weapon for taking down costumed cowboys, mock aliens, megalomaniacal wannabes, etc. Now put your mechanical hands where I can see them...

Views: 2780 / Created: 2011-10-05 09:08:48

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Are you ready for some football...art? Then, Boom!, try tackling this Photoshop tutorial for creating your own NFL Madden 12 video game cover. Even if you're using Gimp software instead, it doesn't matter a whole heckuva lot.

Views: 7303 / Created: 2011-09-06 01:31:10

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'Polymer clay' is the name of a substance used to mold and create little figures and charms. 'Chibi,' in Japanese, means short, especially in a cute way. Put the 2 terms together and you've got 'obsessive creativity.'

Views: 3448 / Created: 2011-08-25 18:02:52

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Sewing can be an adventure, especially if you don't have a machine. If you do have one, and the time, this tutorial will help you create a backpack that even (the quotable) Finn could take to 'distant lands.' But if you need your book bag just to take to school, that's coo'.

Views: 8196 / Created: 2011-08-14 10:28:45

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Here are tool suggestions for the aspiring graphic artist. On your mark(er), get set(s), draw!

Views: 1935 / Created: 2011-08-06 18:08:25

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Make a superhero craft and feel like the Star-Spangled Avenger! But, remember, 'When Captain America throws his mighty shield...,' a ton of lawsuits result. So, unless you run into a band of Hydra soldiers, please don't go slinging this around the neighborhood.

Views: 5261 / Created: 2011-07-15 19:09:56

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And why would one want to wield the weapon? Well, with one wave of the wand by a wonderfully wise wizard, the wicked wither like the Witch of the West. Whenever the world weeps, while we waste in wait, Wiccan wardens watch...

Views: 5519 / Created: 2011-06-27 10:45:38

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It may be Independence Day, but all cards are not created equal. Let friends and relatives know about your barbecue, picnic, parade, or fireworks event with this custom invitation.

Views: 1798 / Created: 2011-06-18 19:44:00

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What do you get when you gather Avery Glue Stics, hot glue gun sticks, a couple of minor pieces, and one or two vials of paint all in one place? 'More than meets the eye,' that's what. Here's a tutorial to help you 'transform' these items into a prop weapon for an Autobot model.

Views: 4455 / Created: 2011-06-08 23:59:28

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Create a duct tape apron you can present to your father on his special day. Don't worry, he can write the words 'Kiss the Cook' on it himself...

Views: 3652 / Created: 2011-06-01 12:45:17

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Unless and until you've walked a mile in his dreadlocks, you don't know Jack. So Sarah's the bonnie lass that's going to give you tips for making your own version of Captain Sparrow's hairpiece.

Views: 2574 / Created: 2011-05-23 16:11:37

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For your Dad's special day, you don't have to hit the stores to get him something he will appreciate. Just go 'photoshopping' for card art. (But, let's face it: if you really loved him, you'd get him a nice gift, also...)

Views: 3079 / Created: 2011-05-14 12:55:27

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Quick and simple instructions for putting together the X-men villain Magneto from Lego Star Wars, Lego Indiana Jones, and Lego Knights body parts and accessories...Now you should have plenty of time to lead your Lego acolytes in the conquest of Lego mutants and Lego humans alike.

Views: 4179 / Created: 2011-05-05 15:44:44

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This is one cute Hello Kitty charm you can fashion on your own. It's completely off the chain...that is, until you find a set of keys or a cell phone you'd like to attach to it.

Views: 13388 / Created: 2011-05-04 22:42:55

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All About Crochet Baby Blanket Patterns

Views: 2049 / Created: 2011-05-03 03:44:40

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Sure, this tutorial will show you how to make replicas of Mjolnir, Thor's trusted hammer. But do you possess the worthiness of a Norse god to wield them? And - by Odin's beard - will you refrain from using them to smack the people who annoy you upside their heads?

Views: 2764 / Created: 2011-04-16 12:02:30

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This Mother's Day, consider making a watercolor-ed paper flower. It goes quite well with a photo box - giving that gift a personal touch - and ultimately shows Mom how much you care. Actually, picking one up from Lily's store for just a dollar will do the same thing...

Views: 1951 / Created: 2011-04-09 15:56:07

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Readying the frame is one of two steps involved in creating an altered shadow box for your Mom. And you don't want to put just any old busted picture in such a special gift...

Views: 2487 / Created: 2011-04-03 23:09:38

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Have you thought about what you're going to serve at the next doll party for your American Girls? You haven't?! Well, try this mini blueberry pie made of Craft Smart polymer clay...

Views: 7566 / Created: 2011-03-26 00:24:31

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The Cuttlebug sounds like a dance your grandparents used to do, back in the day; but it's not. It's a craft machine for cutting out 2D shapes. And Katie shows you how to do just that using the Cuttlekids, Sizzix brand dies, and a Spellbinders template.

Views: 2284 / Created: 2011-03-17 00:03:28

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Here's an Adobe-friendly tutorial useful in logo design: a cool way to decorate your letters in Photoshop CS3 or CS4. Remember, kids, texting and styling is OK...

Views: 1052 / Created: 2011-03-13 14:56:07

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Parker's instructions are the bomb-diggity. He'll help you fake an explosive device so well, the police would arrest you on the spot if you whipped it out in a crowd. So please don't...

Views: 3704 / Created: 2011-02-26 08:39:47

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DJ helps you create shrink art using Sharpies, an oven, and number 6 polystyrene plastic. Use any other plastic material, and you could end up having this project blow up in your face...

Views: 2670 / Created: 2011-02-17 21:52:02

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If you have a Tech Deck, you can create other mini-skateboards. And why would you need those other boards? For your friends and your other fingers, of course...

Views: 3318 / Created: 2011-02-15 21:01:39

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Amazing Clay is an air-dry substance that starts off as powder, but takes on the consistency of ceramic material when cooked. And the only thing harder than its finish is the time you'll have trying to find this product online...

Views: 3099 / Created: 2011-02-12 12:22:43

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What do you need to create your own bookmark at home? Elmer's glue, a Spacemaker - or similar - pencil box, magic markers, and a little patience. Make that a lot of patience...

Views: 2439 / Created: 2011-02-09 20:47:36

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For that finger you want to adorn, Sabrina helps you put a ring on it - one created with a jewel button. And if you've got a pair of old elastic waist underwear, you've got a band...

Views: 5598 / Created: 2011-02-03 19:29:42

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You don't have to be Cajun, a mutant, or a member of de X-men, mon cher, to get a charge out of dis here tutorial. Ole Adam gon' show you how to reproduce Gambit's playing card effect using Movie Maker, Gimp, and MonkeyJam...

Views: 4332 / Created: 2011-01-31 13:56:38

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Maggie suggests you do tea for Valentine's Day. Don't forget to put a little heart in it...

Views: 1853 / Created: 2011-01-27 15:12:35

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Or 'How to have your Valentine's Day chocolates and wear them, too'. Looking at these earrings and pendants, you won't believe they are made of clay...

Views: 1540 / Created: 2011-01-25 22:24:36

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Katrina and Sloane present their kick-butt, crafty way for you to trim your Spring hats. And who's to say that better Valentine and Easter millinery doesn't equal better chocolates received on both occasions?

Views: 2533 / Created: 2011-01-22 13:32:16

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If you're a young teen caught up, and are at a loss for a Valentine's Day gift, Maggie will lend you a hand. Well, she'll show you how to create your own anyway...

Views: 1526 / Created: 2011-01-18 13:52:48

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In the third - and last - part of this paper Uzi tutorial, you'll learn how to make your aiming devices and bullets. Hope you don't get a paper (gun) jam, like Curtis did...

Views: 2645 / Created: 2011-01-12 09:31:27

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In parts one and two of this 3-part paper Uzi tutorial, Curtis shows you how to make the actual gun. Now, with your best Scarface voice, you can tell enemy combatants in your mock firefights to say hello to your little friend...

Views: 1789 / Created: 2011-01-12 09:11:53

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Posterize, dithered poster, and edge detection (the sketch graphic effect) are three menu items you will find useful in Sumo Paint, according to this kool dude. Now go on and make that puppy bark...

Views: 3252 / Created: 2011-01-05 21:45:34

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For those of you put off by the thought of paying $5-$15 for an ipod plastic sleeve, Giselle has a creative solution. Though she uses a Nintendo DS Lite in her demonstration, her cover technique will work on the average flat electronic device of a portable nature: your laptop, iPad, cellphone, mind-reading controller, etc.

Views: 1870 / Created: 2011-01-04 09:42:24

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Did you know that eating lots of Starburst can help you create a colorful necklace? If you chain together enough of the candy's wrappers, it can. And that should sort of make up for all of your rotting teeth (Erika must not actually EAT the candy)...

Views: 1887 / Created: 2010-12-30 16:01:24

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Adam crafts the glove in the Iron Man suit of armor. You'll have to provide the repulsor rays on your own...

Views: 4699 / Created: 2010-12-27 22:35:12

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Katrina and Sloane help you decorate your gift bag or loot bag (if you're a burglar or overachieving trick-or-treater) so it doesn't look so bland...

Views: 1918 / Created: 2010-12-23 20:06:19

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Having trouble remembering that chore you had to do or that grocery item you wanted to pick up? Well, Giselle has the know-how for you to assemble an unforgettable mini-whiteboard...

Views: 821 / Created: 2010-12-21 18:51:59

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The Force is with Adam in this Star Wars tutorial. These are two lightsaber props you will NOT "have a bad feeling about" creating...

Views: 2872 / Created: 2010-12-18 19:25:19

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Erika's tutorial will have you decoupaging your sneakers, slippers, and other shoes in no time. (Assuming "decoupaging" is an actual word...)

Views: 6262 / Created: 2010-12-14 01:07:04

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When it comes to Christmas, Santa Claus is on a roll. Maggie's tree ornament will literally put him there...

Views: 1452 / Created: 2010-12-06 19:09:29

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Giselle helps you put the "holly" - with berries and leaves made of felt - into your holly, jolly Christmas...

Views: 2258 / Created: 2010-12-03 19:57:50

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Katrina and Sloane decorate, by painting, ornaments with familiar Christmas art...

Views: 2115 / Created: 2010-12-01 21:00:52

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If you're in the mood to create a decorative Christmas ornament, greeting card display, or paper holiday wreath at home, Marie-Pier's got you. Just step into her craft workshop...

Views: 1749 / Created: 2010-11-30 09:16:31

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Let it snow...in the Christmas globe. Giselle pulls out all the stops for this holiday creation.

Views: 1521 / Created: 2010-11-25 19:08:43

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Giselle will show you how to create a shiny fun-size pumpkin from foam for use in a hair clip, as earrings, as a button pin, etc. Glitter on, Giselle!

Views: 1319 / Created: 2010-11-23 22:35:01

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Here are several projects that'll make rainy days fun for young toddlers...

Views: 736 / Created: 2010-11-22 20:23:49

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Moms, try killing two birds with one stone by indulging your own love of arts and crafts, while keeping the children occupied at the same time...

Views: 1174 / Created: 2010-11-22 20:03:07

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It's important that you select crafts that will benefit your child in an academic sense. But don't forget to leave room for fun...

Views: 486 / Created: 2010-11-21 22:42:56

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Get your kid crafter off to a good start by spelling his/her name on a headboard made of recycled material...

Views: 986 / Created: 2010-11-21 22:07:53

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Here's a great way to get creative with your children and encourage oral hygiene: make toothpaste together...

Views: 680 / Created: 2010-11-21 18:05:04

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Say you have a set of unused cookie cutters lying around. What to do, what to do? Toddler crafts, that's what...

Views: 895 / Created: 2010-11-21 17:50:36

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Lizzie likes - make that loves - duct tape. If you want your very own pencil pouch made from the stuff, read on...

Views: 5263 / Created: 2010-11-18 23:40:56

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Madison White, at 11 years old, makes money creating fuzzy flip-flops for famous people. She can teach you to make the sandals, but you'll have to rustle up the celebrity clientele on your own...

Views: 3306 / Created: 2010-11-18 21:41:15

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Thanksgiving is traditionally not the holiday to send out greeting cards. But Giselle will show you how to create a paper turkey one suitable for the occasion...

Views: 1388 / Created: 2010-11-18 16:54:20

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Create a button pin design that resembles a coin in 20 minutes or less. Really...

Views: 2422 / Created: 2010-09-01 20:42:03