Claire Donovan-Blackwood

Make a $20 Bill into an Origami World Trade Center

Learn how to fold a $20 bill to create an image of the World Trade CenterSome people believe that a conspiracy surrounds the newest version of the $20 bill. The bill, redesigned in 1998, is suspected by some to have fore...

How to Make Homemade Paper: A Fun DIY Project

Creating sheets of paper is a fun, inexpensive hobby crafters of all ages will love. In fact, you probably have most of the supplies already! All you need is a blender, paper scraps, water, and a DIY deckle (don’t worr...

A Beginner's Guide to Bullet Journaling

Discover what makes a bujo way different from your average journalThese days, it seems like bullet journaling is all the rage… but what exactly is it? At its core, a personal bullet journal is a quick and flexible syst...

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Make Crayon Candles

Making candles from crayons is a fun and easy way to use up your old, broken, or unused crayons. Though you do need to add some candle wax to your crayon wax to make a usable candle that will burn well, the process is pr...

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Make Skeleton Leaves

Skeleton leaves are beautiful, delicate, lacy leaves used for scrapbooking, decoupage, and other crafts. They can be used to study different parts of a leaf and can be expensive to buy, but they are surprisingly easy to ...

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Make Coffee Stained Paper

Coffee-stained paper is beautiful and unique. It has many uses, from school assignments to scrapbooking projects. You can use it to make an old-looking letter or ancient map. You can even stain a whole stack of papers an...

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Paint Mugs

Painted mugs are an awesome way to spice up anyone’s cabinet or coffee table! They make the perfect DIY project or gift. Just get a mug, wash it, dab rubbing alcohol where you intend to put paint, and you’re almost r...

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Make a Pom Pom

Pom poms come in a few different varieties. There are the pom poms that are used to accent knit and crochet projects, pom poms that cheerleaders use, and tissue paper pom poms that are used for decoration. You can make o...

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Make 3D Letters

Making words out of three dimensional letters is a great way to decorate your home, office, or business. They can be arranged to form names or slogans. A popular use is to hang up just two or three to display a person's ...

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Decorate Your Notebook

To decorate your own notebook, all you need are craft materials, a little time, and creativity! Make a cover with paper, paint, or fabric or create a collage on the front with stickers and pictures. You can embellish the...

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Make a Hanging Cloud

There are few things as relaxing and inspiring as clouds, but you can't always go outside to look at them. Make a hanging cloud to enjoy the sight of the sky anytime you’re stuck indoors.

How to Make Natural Scented Candles With Essential Oils

Add your favorite scents to homemade candles with our easy tutorialIf you want a way to make your home smell great, a custom scented candle is the perfect way to add more ambiance. Making your own candle is as easy as...

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Make an Oil Lamp

An oil lamp is easy to make, and you might already have all of the supplies at home. You can customize them easily using fragrant oils and fun additions, such as pine sprigs. This article will show you a few ways to make...

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Dye Candles

There’s only one thing that could make your favorite candle even better—if it were your favorite color, too! Dyeing your candles allows you to customize them to suit any set of sensibilities. Start by melting an old ...

How to Make a DIY Disco Ball Out of Recycled CDs

Step-by-step instructions for creating the grooviest and sparkliest craft everDo you have boogie fever? We’ve heard it’s going around, and the only cure is a DIY disco ball! Thankfully, this cure is relatively easy t...

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Make Graduation Leis

One of the most popular traditions for graduation is presenting the graduate with a lei. Real leis can be expensive, nor do they last very long. Luckily, homemade leis cost much less to make. Best of all, you can make th...

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Make a Book Safe

Book safes are a fun and creative way to hide secret belongings, but how do you make one yourself? Making a hideaway book is a pretty simple process that beginning crafters can accomplish with confidence. We’ve put tog...

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Make a Lei

A flower lei is recognized worldwide as a symbol of Hawaii's aloha spirit! Wonderfully colorful and memorably fragrant, lei can represent love, friendship, good luck, and other positive sentiments. You'll often see them ...

How to Emboss Paper

Customize your stationery by hand or with a machinePaper embossing is a great way to add an elegant touch to everything from greeting cards to personal stationery. There are two different ways to emboss: heat embossing ...

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Have Fun With a Broken Leg

Having a broken leg can put a serious damper on your fun. Nonetheless, even if you are stuck at home, you can still have some fun while you are healing. Use the time to decorate your cast, learn something new, or do some...