How to Make Your Own Molded Waist Belt

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The military style molded belt comes as a rigid, molded form covered in padding and a cloth shell. The purpose of this kind of belt is to easily attach accessory items and pouches by clipping them over the rigid part. Because of their military applications, they tend to be fairly expensive if you bu

How to Refurbish Cricut Mats

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Cricut cutting mats are a necessity when using a Cricut machine. The mats are tacky to the touch, which ensures the paper being used will stay in place while cutting. Each time you use the cutting mat, it loses a bit of tackiness. Many think that once this happens, they must buy a new mat. Luckily,

How to Make Wooden Bracelets for Beginners

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The easiest wooden bracelets to make are the ones made from beads. You can make them stretchy to fit over your hand using elastic thread, and you can paint the beads with watercolors, acrylic paints, or even markers. Dress up your beads with glued-on sequins or even by applying some cute stickers

How to Make Children Smarter

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There are many simple ways to help make your child smarter. You can support and motivate him in reading and math, help him to think and learn and provide him with strategies to find out more about the world. Praise and encourage your child and show an interest in his views and ideas. These are thing

How to Find Buffalo Nickels

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The Buffalo Nickel was the United States five-cent coin from 1913 until 1938. On one side there is a buffalo, facing to the left and standing on a mound or line, depending on the type you are looking at. The other side features a Native American, an aggregate of three different models that artist Ja

Fun Personalised Photo Frames for Teens

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Creating personalized photo frames is a way of expressing individual personality for teens. Personalized photo frames can have the teen's name, highlight her favorite activities or showcase her special interests. Turning old or new photo frames into personalized frames is an activity that teens can

How to Make Dolls Out of Styrofoam

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Creating dolls and other craft sculptures out of Styrofoam can be a simple project appropriate for all ages. Styrofoam dolls, while not sturdy enough for play, make for attractive, affordable decorations and gifts, particularly around the holidays. Styrofoam dolls can become festive witch dolls and

Ideas for Making a Card Using Stamps

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Homemade stamped card and candleValentine Candle with a greeting-card - close-up image by Werg from Fotolia.comMaking your own cards with rubber stamps not only saves you money but also allows you to express your creativity and to personalize your message. The possibilities are endless...

How to Make a Circle Shuriken

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Shuriken means "dagger hidden in the palm" in Japanese and refers to any bladed weapon small enough to conceal in the hand. This could be anything from small darts to daggers with ornamental handles to blades small enough to be hidden in a woman's hair. The best-known shuriken, however, is the ninja

Homemade Christmas Photo Cards

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Photo cards are commonly sent out around the holiday season to send thoughts and messages to friends and family. Creating your own photo cards is moderately easy to do and adds a personal and sentimental touch, as each photo card you make will be one of a kind. Using basic craft and scrapbook suppli

How to Make Spanish Paper Flowers

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Spanish flower making, or "papel picado," becomes very popular in Mexico during festivals and celebrations. The highest form of these paper flowers requires years of practice in addition to a light touch with awls, chisels and slender cutting blades. However, you can make a simple version of these f

Foam Handprint Crafts

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Craft foam, which comes in thin, flexible sheets, is an inexpensive and versatile medium for kids' craft projects. It is easy to draw on and cut with scissors, making it a perfect way to preserve a handprint. Handprint projects with craft foam can be as simple or elaborate as you desire.

How to Make Paper Tablets

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Though you can buy paper tablets to write on, with some common office supplies and a little time and effort, you can make your own. "Go green" by recycling the blank sides of old printer paper. Be creative and use colored paper, blank newsprint, handmade papers or any other kind of paper. Consid

Truffula Tree Crafts

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"The Lorax" is a classic Dr. Seuss story used to spark classroom conversation about environmental issues. As the Once-ler continues chopping down truffula trees to feed his thneed business, the small, furry Lorax will not pipe down. "I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees. I speak for the trees, for

How to Make a 3-D Bee Craft for Kids

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Kids will love making and displaying this 3-D bee craft. At home or in the classroom, kids will be buzzing with excitement as they see their bee crafts take shape. Painting the bee parts, stapling or taping pieces together, and adding accents, will help children with developing their fine motor ski

How to Make a Fabric Halter Top

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Summer may catch you unprepared for a special invitation to a beach party, barbecue or picnic. You can easily fashion your own halter top for such an occasion with basic sewing skills. This project can be sewn even faster by starting with a 36-inch-square scarf or bandanna. However, if you have the

Cool Ways to Fold Love Notes

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You've taken the time to write a love letter for your special someone, but now it's time for delivery. Don't hand over a plain, flat folded note; take some time to fold it into a cool shape first. Try a few basic folds or get a little fancy with some more complicated origami shapes.

Sewing a Band on the Bottom of Pajama Pants

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Most clothing stores offer products that are manufactured in bulk and designed to fit the most common body types. If you have especially long legs, you may have a difficult time finding pajama pants that fit you at the waist without being too short at the ankle. Rectify this problem by altering your

How to Care for Earthworms

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Earthworms are an essential part of our plant and fertilization system. They aerate and fertilize soil to help plants grow and thrive. Earthworms can also be used in compost bins to help create compost for fertilizer. With proper care, you can maintain your own earthworm colony to use in your garden

Crafts & Hobbies: Toy Making

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Toy making can be a fun, and even profitable hobby. With a slew of modern, commercial choices on the market, some parents seek homemade toys for their children. Homemade toys often reflect a higher quality craftsmanship and can be customized to match a child's room or can feature the child's name. A