How to Make Fabric Oatmeal Container Drawstring Bags

Here is a craft for making a great drawstring bag out of a cylinder oatmeal container, fabric, some cardboard, and a few other items. This bag turns out looking beautiful and would make a great bag for yourself or as a gift to mom, grandma, or someone else you love.



How to Make Fabric Oatmeal Container Drawstring Bags



CRAFTS MATERIAL NEEDED:

Fabric

Oatmeal Container

6″ x 6″ cardboard square

Glue

Magazine pictures

Knitting needle (size 3 or 4)

White shellac

Scissors

Pencil

Ruler

How to Make These Drawstring Bags:

Step 1



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Cut cereal box to 4″ height, as shown by broken line in Figure 1.


Step 2



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Make cardboard pattern, 4″ wide at base and 5″ high to center point, as in Figure 2.

Step 3



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Using cardboard pattern trace triangles on colorful smooth magazine pictures. Cut triangles out, and lay, face down, on work table. Apply glue lightly down middle of triangle, making sure the top point is well covered to prevent unrolling. Place the knitting needle along the 4″ base, and roll triangle tightly around the needle to make a tube, as in Figure 3. Slip the tube off the needle and set aside to dry. It will take about 90 tubes to cover a box, 5 1/2″ in diameter.

Step 4



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Apply a liberal amount of glue to the outside of the cereal box. Stand tubes, side by side, around the box. Hold in place with rubber bands. When dry, apply several coats of shellac over tubes. Make a drawstring top from a piece of material and sew around top of tube-covered box. Cut a circle of the same material, 1″ larger than bottom of the box. Center and paste circle to bottom of the box with fabric glue. Bend the extra inch of material over and sew to base to cover ends of tubes, as in Figure 4.

 

 

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Number One Dad Badge Fathers Day or Mothers Day Gift Craft

Is your dad the best in the world? Here’s a father’s day gift that will help him remember that. The simple instructions to make this Number 1 Dad badge are given below:

Number One Dad Badge Fathers Day Gift Craft







Craft materials required:

Thick card stock ( cereal box etc.)

ribbon

glue

scissors

glitter glue

colored paper







Step 1:







Cut out a circle on thick card paper as shown.

Step 2:







Glue colored paper on it as shown.


Step 3:







Cut out the number 1 and glue it in the center as shown.

Step 4:







Cut out 2 pieces of ribbon and fold them as shown below

Step 5:







Tape them to the back of the card as shown.

Step 6:







Decorate with glitter glue as shown.

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How to Make Tissue Paper Flower Bracelets for Mom on Mothers Day or Easter

This versatile, large and beautiful flower can be used as a basket topper, bracelet or hair decoration. They are simple to make and you’ll be amazed to see your own flower bloom right in front of you. Since Mother’s Day is coming up, and we didn’t post this craft for Easter, I thought it might also be good to make as a gift for your Mom.


Flower Bracelets to Make for Mom on Mothers Day or For Easter



How to Make Tissue Paper Flower Bracelets for Mom on Mothers Day or Easter

 

Crafts Materials list:
  • 1 large sheet of tissue paper (2’6″ X 20″)

     

  • Pipe Cleaner (Green for the stem, but could be any color)

     

  • Scissors

     

  • Ruler

     







Step 1: Cut sheet into eight equal pieces. Then stack the pieces, putting any smaller ones on top.








Step 2: Fold the stack like an accordion, length-ways







Step 3: Wrap the pipe cleaner around the middle of your folded stack, twisting it tightly.







Step 4: Separate the sheets, pulling up to the center, one piece at a time. This is the fun part and you shouldn’t worry about making it perfect.







Step 5: Marvel at your new flower. Try to hold yourself back from making an entire garden.

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How to Make Paper Flowers – Make a Daisy for Mom on Mothers Day

Oh no! Mother’s Day is coming up and you didn’t make your Mom a Mother’s Day present!!! No worries…here is a fun and easy craft that will knock the socks off of your mother. This paper flower craft sort of looks like a daisy, but you can use any colors you want to make it look like any type of flower. Find out how to make this paper daisy below.



How to Make Paper Flowers - Make a Daisy for Mom on Mothers Day



Crafts Materials Needed:

Colorful Paper

Scissors

Step 1



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Take a long strip of colorful paper and roll it up as in the picture seen above. Now paste the rolled paper shut.

Step 2


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Now cut slits in one end of the rolled paper tube.


Step 3


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Now flatten out the slitted side and turn it upside down, as seen in the picture above.

Step 4


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This part is a little hard to explain, but basically take a small piece of colorful paper (in the finished picture this part would be orange) and twist it into a rounded stump.

 Step 5


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Now put this rounded stump into the center of the flatten flower.

Step 6


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Now take a narrow strip of green paper. Paste one end on the short stump below the flower. Start twisting the strip round and round, each time a little more downward, in a spiral fashion…as seen in the pic above.

Step 7


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Now get a green piece of paper and fold it forwards/backwards/forwards/backwards, etc like an accordion.

 Step 8


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Now draw the shape of half of a leaf on top of the fold and then cut it out. You will now gets tons of leaves out of this.

Step 9



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Flatten out the leaves and then work them into the spiral folds on the stem as seen in the picture above.

Finished Paper Daisy Craft



Finished paper flower for mom on mothers day



Now you have a beautiful paper flower or daisy for your Mom on Mother’s Day. I hope you enjoyed this craft!

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Turn a Deck of Cards into a 52 Reasons I Love You Book for a Valentines Day Gift

I am sure that you can think of way more than 52 reasons that you love someone. However, it will only take those 52 reasons to make your loved-one break down into tears of happiness. Take the time to tell your Mom / Dad / Sister / Brother / Grandparents etc how much you love them with this special project. Versions of this craft are all over the Internet…each a little different from the other, and I am not sure who was the first craftster to come up with this idea…but it is super cool. So know that I didn’t come up with this idea, however, it isn’t exactly the same as others.



Turn a Deck of Cards into a 52 Reasons I Love You Book for a Valentines Day Gift



Crafts Materials Needed:

A Deck of Cards

Glue or Paste

Jump Rings

Paper / Printer (or you can write out by hand)

Hole Puncher

Templates



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Step 1



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Download and then print out the 4 pages of templates. Then write something for each number. Each thing should be something you love about the person you are writing the book for.

Step 2



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Cut each number rectangle out.


Step 3



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Paste each number rectangle on a playing card.

Step 4



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Now take a hole puncher and punch 2 holes in each card. Line cards up so holes are in about the same place on each card.



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Here is what the holes look like on the other side of the cards.

Step 5



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Open jump rings and thread it through all the cards…2 this for both holes.

Now Your Loved One Can Flip Thru Pages



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This might be the most special gift you ever give any one. Your loved one will cherish this book forever.

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How to Make a Pen Holder by Weaving Magazines Together

Each of us have at home a lot of magazines that we do not need anymore, how about you recycle them by making something useful out of them. This is called upcycling. Here’s a useful way to use them…this would make a great gift for Mom or Dad on Mother’s Day or Father’s Day. It would also be good for your desk when you are doing your homework

Tutorial offered by Laura from  Dacian Moon Handmade  .







 

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– Magazines
– Transparent tape

Step 1







Open the magazine on the middle and take one (double) page.







Start folding it at 1.5 cm …







… until you have this band.







Repeat until you have about 11 – 12 bands.







Step 2.

Place some of them on the table, like this. Initially I started with 6 but I took one out because my support would be too wide. So you can start directly with 5.







Bring another band and place it perpendicular to the others, putting it over a band, then under the next … and so on… like in the picture.







Add another two, in negative. Where the first band is over, the second band will be under.

It will look like this.








Step 3.

Bend up the remaining part of the bands…







… and put another band through them…







… form the corners…







… and where the band is ending, place a little piece of tape to keep it in place.







Continue adding bands until you reach the top.







Step 4.

Add tape on the upper edge to keep it in place…







… and you have a new pen holder 😀







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How to Make a Paper Rose

Today I’m going to show you how to make a paper rose.  Knowing how to make a rose out of paper can came into handy on special days like Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day or even on someone’s Birthday.  With only a few materials you can learn how to make a beautiful rose that is good enough to give out on these special days.  So, grab the few materials needed and let’s get started.

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How to Make a Paper Rose



 

Materials Needed

Any Color Paper

Green Paper

Pencil

Scissors

Ruler

Stapler

 

Step 1



Draw a spiral like this.



Draw a spiral like this.


Step 2



Cut out the spiral.



Cut out the spiral.

 

Step 3



Roll paper with ruler



Roll paper with ruler… then when flexible roll with hands.

 

Step 4



The outside edge is now pushed down thru center.



The outside edge is now pushed down thru center.

 

Step 5



Staple base together.



Staple base together.

 

Step 6



Fold a piece of paper in half and cut half of a leaf shape



Fold a piece of paper in half and cut half of a leaf shape (as seen above).

 

Step 7



Roll leaves a bit.



Roll leaves a bit.

 

Step 8



Staple or tape leaves on rose.



Staple or tape leaves on rose.

And, that’s it…. you just made a paper rose.  Isn’t it beautiful?  Now, the real question is…. who are you going to give it to?  hmmmmmm……

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How to Make a Flower Stand for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is coming up in less than a couple of weeks.  Do you know what you are giving your Mother yet?  If you know you would like to give her a flower…. why not make this flower stand craft to go with it.  First of all, you know she loves when you make her things yourself.  Second of all, this way you don’t have to just hand her a single flower all by itself…. with this flower stand craft you have something to hand your flower in.  You can choose to print off the color template flower stand or the black and white template and decorate the flower stand yourself…. the choice is yours.  So, let’s get started.

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How to Make a Flower Stand for Mother's Day



 

Materials Needed

Printer & Paper

Scissors

Flower

Crayons or Markers (optional)

 

Click on template images below to make larger and to print off.

Black & White Template



Black & White Template



 

Color Template



Color Template



 

Step 1



Print out template.



Print out template.


Step 2



Cut on solid lines.



Cut on solid lines.

 

Step 3



Fold on dotted lines.



Fold on dotted lines.

 



Finished flower stand



Put a flower in the hole.  And, that’s it…. you just finished making your flower stand for Mother’s Day.  Present this flower stand and flower to your Mother for Mother’s Day…. she is sure to love it!!

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How to Make a Coupon Organizer Case

Mother’s Day is right around the corner.  Have you thought about a gift for your mother yet?  Well, if not I got a great Mother’s Day craft for you.  I’m going to show you how to make a Coupon Organizer Case.  There is not many things more frustrating that going shopping with a pile of coupons and no way of organizing them…. well, your mom won’t have that problem anymore.  With the number of envelopes you are going to be adding to this craft she will have more than enough places to organize her coupons.  So, let’s get started.

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How to Make a Coupon Organizer Case



 

Materials Needed

Cardboard

Paper

Glue or Paste

Hole Punch

10-20 Envelopes

5 Binder Rings, Ribbon or Yarn

Markers, Crayons, Glitter Glue (items to decorate case)

 

Step 1



Cut 2 pieces of cardboard down to a size that is a tiny bit larger than a business envelope.



Cut 2 pieces of cardboard down to a size that is a tiny bit larger than a business envelope.


Step 2



Cover with paper.  Paste in place.



Cover with paper.  Paste in place.

 

Step 3



Use a hole punch to poke holes on left side.



Use a hole punch to poke holes on left side.

 

Step 4



Punch holes in 10-20 envelopes so they will match up with covers.



Punch holes in 10-20 envelopes so they will match up with covers.

 

Step 5



Bind 2 covers and all the envelopes together.



Bind 2 covers and all the envelopes together.  You can use binder rings, ribbon or yarn to bind them together.

 

Step 6



Decorate cover.



Decorate cover.

 



Finished Coupon Case



And there you have it…. you just finished making your Coupon Organizer Case.  Isn’t it a wonderful way to organize coupons?  Your mom is going to surely love this!!

Here is our video on How to Make a Coupon Organizer Case

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How to Make a 3D Carnation Mother’s Day Card

Mother’s Day is coming up next month.  That will be here before you know it.  So, in honor of the upcoming Mother’s Day Holiday today I will show you how to make a 3D Carnation Mother’s Day Card.   Any mom would love receiving a homemade card from their child.  And, this card is no exception.  Not only is this card made by you, but it is also 3D which makes it really cool.  You will use crepe paper to give this card a 3D effect.  So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

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How to Make a 3D Carnation Mother's Day Card



 

Materials Needed

Red and Pink Crepe Paper

Construction Paper or Card Stock

Paste or Tape

Markers

Scissors

 

Step 1



Cut out a circle on red and pink crepe paper.



Cut out a circle on red and pink crepe paper.


Step 2



Fold in halves and then quarters.



Fold in halves and then quarters.  Snip edges irregularly to resemble a carnation.



It should look like this.



It should look like this.

 

Step 3



Take a piece of construction paper or card stock and draw 2 stems.



Take a piece of construction paper or card stock and draw 2 stems.  You will be pasting the carnations to the top of these stems.

 

Step 4



Paste or tape on carnations



Cut top of stem as shown and tuck in flower.  Paste or tape on carnations.  Write “Mom” or “Mommy” or “Mother”.

 



Finished Mothers Day Carnation Card



There you go….. you just finished making a 3D Carnation Mother’s Day Card.  Your mom is going to absolutely love it.  Do you know why?  Because you made it yourself.

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How To Make Paper Carnations

Today I’m going to show you how to make Paper Carnations.  Paper Carnations can be used for many things…. Valentine’s Day, for example.  Valentine’s Day is coming up in just a couple of weeks.  These carnations would be beautiful in a bouquet as a gift for your someone special.  Or, for Mother’s Day…. what mother wouldn’t love receiving a bouquet of hand made paper carnations from their child?   They would certainly love it.  Or, just make these Paper Carnations any day of the week to give to someone special as a surprise.  No one could resist them!  So, let’s get started.

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Materials Needed

tissue papers (the one used for wrapping presents)

pipe cleaners/fuzzy wires

scissors

 

Step 1

Fold tissue paper into portions, enough to make 3 to 4-inch circles.

 


Step 2

Stack 7-10 pieces of circles and by folding it, make two small slits in the middle. This is where you slip in the tip of the pipe cleaner, then fold it to lock it in place.

 

Step 3

Starting in the middle, gently fold the paper up, until all the side are pulled upwards.  Continue doing the same for the other papers underneath.

 

Step 4

When all the papers are up, gently arrange it to form blooming petals of your carnation flowers.

 

Step 5

Make a bunch of these flowers and you can place it a flower vase for a more attractive look.

Or better yet, make a bouquet of carnation flowers and give it to somebody for Valentine’s Day.  They are sure to love it.  How did your carnation flowers turn out?  Let me know in the comments below.

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How to Make Wallpaper Wax Flower Sculptures

This craft is all about taking ugly wallpaper and transforming it into beautiful 3-dimensional flowers. This craft only has 3 steps and is pretty simple to complete once you get the hang of it. You will need an adult, such as mom or dad, to assist you with dipping the wallpaper flower structures into hot wax. But other than that, you can complete these on your own.

How to Make Wallpaper Wax Flower Sculptures



How to Make Wallpaper Wax Sculptures



CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED

Flowers cut from Wallpaper

Melted candles or parafin wax (adult supervision / assistance needed)

2 Pronged Paper Fasteners

MAKING THE WAX SCULPTURES

Step 1


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Cut out flower cluster from wall paper, as in Figure 1.

Step 2


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Cut out several single flowers of the same design. Cut hides of flower petals into center, as shown by broken line in Figure 2.

Step 3



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With a two-pronged paper fastener, attach single flowers to center flower in flower cluster. (Figure 1) Bend petals of top flowers upward.

An adult should do this next part. Ask an adult to dip assembled flower into melted wax. These flower. will float, as in Figure 3.

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Decorating Spiral Notebooks with Decorative Paper for Back to School Craft

Do you want to make your Plain Jane notebooks look awesome?! This is a great craft for teens (boys and girls – it doesn’t have to be flowers) who want to have the coolest notebooks in school. All you will need is a spiral notebook, some wrapping paper or decorative paper (or even a poster or magazine layout), and some glue…and about 30 minutes of your time. Find out how to decorate your spiral notebooks below.



Decorating Spiral Notebooks with Decorative Paper for Back to School Craft



Decorating Spiral Notebooks with Decorative Paper for Back to School Craft

Step 1



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First of all, buy a cheapo spiral bound notebook…at the dollar store or at the store.

Step 2



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Then you will need to untwist the ends of the spiral wire. Then twist the wire so that it slowly comes out of the holes….do this until the wire is completely out.


Step 3



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Now take both the front and back cover and put it out on the table (protect the table with newspaper or a garbage bag first). Put it on the table so that the sides that you need to decorate are facing up. Then spread glue on one side of both covers.

Step 4



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Now turn the covers over so that the decorative paper is at the bottom. You can now see where you can cut the excess paper off of the covers.

Step 5



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You can now use the holes that are in the spiral notebook’s covers to guide you to where you need to poke holes in the decorative paper. You can use an awl (a tool that has a point at the end)…or you can use a needle, hole puncher, or a ball point pen if you have no other options. Poke holes all the way down each cover.

Step 6



Decorating Spiral Notebooks with Decorative Paper for Back to School Craft



Now you just need to thread the spiral wire through the covers again and bend the ends so that it doesn’t come out again. Doesn’t this look beautiful? You can further personalize and decorate your notebook to make it more your own…but this is definitely enough if you don’t feel like customizing it further.

Here is our video on How to Decorate a Spiral Notebook with Decorative Paper.

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How to Make Gesso Papier Mache Trays

Today we will show you how to make papier mache trays that are made with something called Gesso. Gesso is a compound that is normally used by painted to prime  canvases…but it has plaster of paris in it and is actually quite amazing to use to make papier mache items. Find out how to make these trays that are finished with enamel paint. Find out how to make it below.



How to Make Gesso Papier Mache Trays



CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED

3 Paper plates (same size)

Gesso

Enamel paint

(optional) Magazine pages

Shellac

Scissors

How to Make the Papier Mache Tray

Step 1



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Coat the three picnic plates on both sides with gesso, as in picture above.

Step 2



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Place plates, one into the other, and press together tightly. Allow to dry. When thoroughly dry, trim edge of tray with a scissor.

Step 3



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Apply several more gesso coats until desired thickness is attained. When last gesso coat is dry smooth surface and edge with fine sandpaper as in  the image above.

Step 4



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Apply coat of glossy enamel paint. Allow to dry and sandpaper lightly. Apply three coats in all following same procedure, as in the illustration above.

Step 5



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When last coat is thoroughly dry, decorate with a different shade of paint. When paint is dry, apply protective coat of clear shellac. Or glue magazine picture to tray and when dry apply shellac.

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How to Make Valentines Day Pop Up Card of Girl Hugging Heart Crafts Idea for Kids

Today, we will show you how to make this really cool Valentine’s Day Pop Up Card craft for kids. Learn how to fold and cut paper to make a pop-up card with a girl hugging a Valentine’s Day heart. People will love receiving this card…so learn how to make it.

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I love you Pop Up Cards



How to Make Valentines Day Pop Up Card of Girl Hugging Heart Crafts Idea for Kids

Crafts Materials Needed

– Paper
– Scissors
– Glue
– Coloring Stuff … Colored Pencils or Watercolors or Markers or Crayons, etc

Step 1



Step 1 : Making Valentines Day Pop Up Cards Instructions



Take 2 normal sized pieces of paper and fold them in half length-wise, as you see above.

Step 2



Step 2 : Making Valentines Day Pop Up Cards Instructions



Draw 2 curved lines … this will be the girl’s face.


Step 3



Step 3 : Making Valentines Day Pop Up Cards Instructions



Draw 2 more upwards curved lines along the fold. Don’t draw them beyond the half-way mark (seen above).

Step 4



Step 4 : Making Valentines Day Pop Up Cards Instructions



Cut on the lines that you just drew and then fold them back, as pictured above.

Step 5



Step 5 : Making Valentines Day Pop Up Cards Instructions



Now just put them back in the original position as if you didn’t even cut them. And you are done…just kidding.

Step 6



Step 6 : Making Valentines Day Pop Up Cards Instructions



Now open the paper as if it is a tent and push the cut segments through to the other side of the paper, as pictured above.

Step 7



Step 7 : Making Valentines Day Pop Up Cards Instructions



Now close paper together and press.

Step 8



Step 8 : Making Valentines Day Pop Up Cards Instructions



Now open up the card to see the pop-up head and arms …. it should look like the picture above.

Step 9



Step 9 : Making Valentines Day Pop Up Cards Instructions



Draw a face and hair on the head. You don’t have to draw a girl…you can draw a boy, if you want to.

Step 10



Step 10 : Making Valentines Day Pop Up Cards Instructions



Now draw arms and hands on the curved-‘u’ looking section. Just draw 2 curvy letter ‘m’ shapes for fingers.



How to Make Valentines Day Pop Up Card of Girl Hugging Heart Crafts Idea for Kids



Here is what it should look like so far.

Step 11



Step 11 : Making Valentines Day Pop Up Cards Instructions



Now we have to make a heart for the girl to hold in her arms. So get a piece of paper and fold it in half. Then draw half of a heart on the fold and cut it out.

Write a message on the heart…such as ‘Happy Valentine’s Day’ or ‘I Love You’ or ‘Be Mine’.

Step 12



Step 12 : Making Valentines Day Pop Up Cards Instructions



Now glue the heart inside of the hands.

Step 13



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This is what the card looks like closed. After the glue dries…it should look like the pictures below.

Step 16



How to Make Valentines Day Pop Up Card of Girl Hugging Heart Crafts Idea for Kids



Here is what it should look like with the heart in the girl’s arms.



How to Make Valentines Day Pop Up Card of Girl Hugging Heart Crafts Idea for Kids



And another picture. I hope that yours turned out great too!

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How to Make V Shaped Arrows Friendship Bracelets Illustrated Instructions

Today I will show you how to make this amazing friendship bracelet that has a letter ‘v’ pattern within it. This bracelet pattern is a bit more difficult than normal friendship bracelet instructions, so you will need a free afternoon to make this one. If you are still interested, find the illustrated instructions below.

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How to Make V Shaped Arrows Friendship Bracelets Illustrated Instructions



How to Make V Shaped Arrows Friendship Bracelets Illustrated Instructions

Crafts Materials Needed

– Embroidery Floss (preferred) or Yarn
– Scissors
– Optional – Cardboard
– Optional – Doll Pins or Sewing Pins

Measuring the Embroidery Thread for your Bracelets



Step 1 : Making Flat Wide Friendship Bracelets Craft for Girls



To measure the lengths of your threads, take a piece and hold it from your hand to your shoulder. This is one arm’s length of thread. However, you need 2 arms lengths for each thread, so just use the first arms length of thread to measure out a 2nd arms length. Look at the picture above to see how I folded the string over to get the 2nd arms length.

Use this first string to measure out 3 more strings. You need 4 different colors for this bracelet.

Step 2



Step 2 : Making Flat Wide Friendship Bracelets Craft for Girls



Find 4 different colors of strings…each 2 arms lengths. Put them each end to end and then smooth them out.


Step 3



Step 3 : Making Flat Wide Friendship Bracelets Craft for Girls



Now fold the threads in half like in the picture above.

Step 4



Step 4 : Making Flat Wide Friendship Bracelets Craft for Girls



We are now going to make a loop at the end to make a clasp type feature to tie the bracelet together after it is done.

Do this by holding the top of the string in a loop and then holding a bit down with your other hand, but keeping your index finger out.

Then take the loop-holding hand and wrap the string around your index finger of the other hand.

Step 5



Step 5 : Making Flat Wide Friendship Bracelets Craft for Girls



Now, with the index finger hand, pinch the circle that was just created on the index finger….pinch it where the threads cross.

Step 6



Step 6 : Making Flat Wide Friendship Bracelets Craft for Girls



Now slip the circle off of the index finger.

Step 7



Step 7 : Making Flat Wide Friendship Bracelets Craft for Girls



Pull the loop through the pinched circle.



What my loop looks like



This is what my loop looks like.

The Way That is Easiest to Work







Before we start making our friendship bracelet, let me show you the way that I worked on this. I took a cut-out piece of cardboard, 2 pins, and a clip, and put them together like in the picture above. I took the clip and hooked it on the loop…to hold it down. I took the 2 pins to keep strings out of the way while I worked. It worked out AMAZINGLY. I wish I had done this when I was a child, I used to work with just tape and this works so much better.

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Step 8 : Making Flat Wide Friendship Bracelets Craft for Girls



Okay, now lets start. You should have 8 strings hanging out from the bottom of the loop. Spread them out like I did above…like in a mirror image.

In this project, we will call the strings on the left, the left strings. We will call the strings on the right, the right strings.

It might help you to take some crayons or colored pencils and map out your colors on paper…just the way that I did above, so you don’t get confused.

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Now we will start on the left side strings. Put the right-side strings up on the pin to get them out of the way.

On the left side strings, we will go from left to right….so the blue string (string #1) will be the knotting string…in other words, the string that we will be making knots with.

Form a letter ‘L’ with the blue string…as pictured above.

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Now tuck the blue string under the yellow string and into gap between blue and yellow string. You are making a knot, think of the way that you tie a knot on your show lace, however in this case, always make sure the knotting string (blue) goes over and then under the string you are knotting over (yellow) before pulling.

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Now pull the blue string up until a beautiful blue knot is made. Make sure to hold the yellow string down, and that not other strings get in the way while pulling.

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Do the same exact thing over again to make a double knot.

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Notice that you made 2 blue knots on the top of the yellow string.

Notice that the blue string is now in place #2.

Now we will knot the blue string over the pink string.

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Knot the blue string over the pink string twice to make a double knot.

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Now this is what your friendship bracelet will look like now.

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Now double knot the blue string over the orange string.

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Now this is what your friendship bracelet will look like. You are now done with the left-side strings…for now.

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Now take all of the left-side strings and put them on the left pin to get them out of the way.

Fan out the right-side strings in the correct order…in the mirror image that you created in step #9 of this tutorial.

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Now we are making knots with the blue string on the right side.

This time, we are going from right to left.

Form a backwards letter ‘L’ with the blue string over the yellow string.

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Pull the blue string up over the yellow string, under it and through the gap between the 2 strings. Pull it up and make a blue knot. Do this a second time to make a double knot.

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Next we will pull the blue string over the pink string and make 2 blue knots over the pink string.

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Here I show you the process of making the blue knots over the pink string.

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This is what your bracelet looks like now.

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Lets now make the blue knots over the orange string.

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This is what your strings look like now. You are now done on the right (typo on the picture above where it says left).

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Now we are done with the right side and we have to knot the 2 blue strings together in the middle to make the ‘v’ shape.

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Double knot the 2 blue strings together.



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This is what your letter ‘v’ shaped arrow shape looks like.

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Now lets start all over again but with the yellow string as the knotting string.

Knot over the pink, orange, and blue strings on the left-strings side.



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Knot over the pink, orange, and blue strings on the left-strings side. This is what it should look like.

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Now put the left-side strings over the pin to get them out of the way.

Now fan out the strings on the right side. We will now double knot the yellow string over the pink, orange, and blue strings on the right side.

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After we have done all the right-side knotting, take the yellow string down off the left-side pin and then double knot the right-side yellow string over the left-side yellow string.

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Now put the right side strings back on the pin.

Fan out the left side strings…and then double knot the pink strings over the orange, blue, and yellow strings. Then put all of these strings back on the pin.

Take the right side strings down off of the pin and fan them out. Then double knot the pink strings over all of the strings.

Then double knot the 2  pink strings together in the center.

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Do the same thing with the orange strings.

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Now this is what your string will look like with all four colors done once.

Now just repeat again and again and again until you are sick of it.

Finished Bracelet



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When you have gotten enough done to cover most of the front of the bracelet. You can then…braid the left side of the strings….the braid the right side of the strings … so you have only 2 strings now. Then you can tie the 2 strings around the loop for a closed clasped- bracelet.

I hope that you enjoyed this craft!!

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