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How To: Make a red napkin holder from a paper towel roll

This is a quick tutorial on how to make a red festive napkin holder from a paper towel roll. You will need paper towel rolls, ribbon, and a hot glue gun.

How To: Make a piñata in just 10 steps

Make your very own Piñata in 10 easy steps! The Pinata is a useful stress reliever or party game any time of the year!

How To: Give a tea party

Learn how to give a tea party for you and your friends.

How To: Arrange a buffet dinner

The American tradition of the buffet supper is shown in its simple preparation. A "must" for the homemaker or hostess. That any intelligent person would care enough about this subject and think it is so important as to make a film about it is astounding. Martha Stewart must have grown up on this.

How To: Make floral placemats for Thanksgiving

Set a perfectly beautiful Thanksgiving Table! This step-by-step guide from Julie Mulligan shows you just what to do to create an unforgettable table this Thanksgiving Day! In this video, Julie teaches how to create beautiful placemats using fresh flowers.

How To: Make sunflower and fruit candles for Thanksgiving

Set a perfectly beautiful Thanksgiving Table! This step-by-step guide from Julie Mulligan shows you just what to do to create an unforgettable table this Thanksgiving Day! In this video, Julie teaches how to create candle holders using sunflowers and fruit.

How To: Decorate a holiday fireplace mantel

Every Christmas, the fireplace mantel is transformed from a simple shelf to a center of tradition, beauty, and elegance. Watch Julie's tips on how to create an easy-yet-stunning mantel garland, complete with candles.

How To: Word wedding invitations for Bride's parents hosts

Learn the proper way to write your wedding invitations when the Bride's parents are hosting. Follow these simple etiquette rules, and your wedding invitations will be perfect. Word wedding invitations for Bride's parents hosts.

How To: Wrap a bottle Japanese Furoshiki style

Japanese style wrapping - or Furoshiki - let's you stop using paper, tapes and plastic when you wrap! Use reusable fabric instead. This method works for cylindrical objects and bottles.

How To: Wrap a gift Japanese Furoshiki style

Japanese style wrapping - or Furoshiki - let's you stop using paper, tapes and plastic when you wrap! Use reusable fabric instead.

How To: Make wedding invitations with bows

Step by step instructions on how to make unique wedding invitations with bows.

How To: Make wedding invitations with charms

Step by step instructions on how to make unique wedding invitations with sheer bows and metal charms.

How To: Make wedding invitations with bellybands

Step by step instructions on how to make unique wedding invitations with fabric jacquard bellyband ribbon.

How To: Make wedding invitations with buckles

Step by step instructions on how to make unique wedding invitations with grosgrain ribbon and metal buckles.

How To: Make wedding invitations with decorative brads

Step by step instructions on how to make unique wedding invitations with decorative brad paper fasteners.

How To: Tie a bow

Learning how to make a bow is very easy with these instructions from Meghan Carter. She will walk you through the steps of how to make a bow, and you'll also discover multiple ways to style your bow. Whether you want an elegant bow, a casual bow or a double bow, you'll easily be able to make many bows to use around your home and on gifts.

How To: Apply Pinhead from HellRaiser Halloween makeup

Want to go as Pinhead from Hell Raiser for Halloween or your next themed party? This clip shows you how you can do a convincing make-up with little money and a lot of free time.

How To: Make a binder clip christmas reindeer

Check out this quick little DIY video on How to Make a Binder Clip Christmas reindeer.

How To: Make a photo ball ornament wtih Rosie O'Donnell

Rosie O'Donnell shows you how to make photo balls using your favorite pictures. Fold your pictures into a ball shape to turn them into an ornament. Make a photo ball ornament wtih Rosie O'Donnell.

How To: Make a Christmas centrepiece

Make A Christmas Centrepiece. Florist, Trish Haunton demonstrates how to create a Christmas centrepiece using blue pine, red roses and berried ivy. Make a Christmas centrepiece.

How To: Prep for Burning Man festival

Here are some camping and party tips for you would-be burners out there. Be prepared for some serious excitement around the water truck.

How To: Decorate a Christmas tree in a contemporary style

This holiday season, don't go the old-fashioned route when decorating for Christmas, stay in the present. To see how to joyfully adorn in the present, and no I did not say "presents," just check out this video on how to decorate a Christmas tree in a contemporary style.

How To: Address a wedding invitation to two married doctors

How To Address A Wedding Invitation To Two Married Doctors: This guide to traditional wedding address etiquette is extremely precise and delicate, so learn here with this video how to address a wedding invitation to two married doctors. Address a wedding invitation to two married doctors.

How To: Make Christmas napkin rings

Arona Khan shows how to make this Christmas adornment. A cheap yet stylish alternative for your Christmas dinner. The napkin ring will always impress friends and family, and here's how to do it! Make Christmas napkin rings.

How To: Create your own Wedding table settings

This video shows you how a wedding reception can have an individual style by creating your own table settings. To give a personal touch to the arrangements, each one includes a range of lovely handcrafted decorations to make.

How To: Make a decorative ribbon

Judy, of A-BnC Parties and More, Inc., shows you how easy it is to make a decorative bow from #9 ribbon. All you need is the ribbon, a sharp scissors, some curling ribbon or a twist tie, and the know-how. Use these bows to decorate your wedding, placing them on chairs, canopies, etc., or as an accent to gift baskets.