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How To: make a homemade snow globe

A snow globe with Elvis. If you don't dig Elvis, choose your own campy figurine. Very groovy. I will admit. I am slowly trying to get in touch with my feminine side. Amie is helping me. Like when I chose 'how to give a massage' as clip of the day on Valentine's day.

How To: Customize melt and pour soap

So you've mastered the melt and pour technique—now it's time to really soup up your soap with everything from festive colors to fruit seeds.

How To: Make confetti melt and pour soap

You've probably seen them in gift shops and boutiques—beautiful soaps with a core of dazzling colors and shapes—and asked yourself, "How the heck did they do that?" Here's how.

How To: Make layered melt and pour soap

Layered soaps allow you to build a thing of beauty—or a thing of wackiness—one color at a time.

How To: Make a furry werewolf mask

Learn how to make this scary, furry werewolf mask for $35.00! For some helpful blueprints, go to: http://gryphus.googlepages.com/werewolfmaskblueprint.jpg

How To: Fold a napkin into an orchid

This video demonstrates how to make the orchid napkin fold. This is a simple way to dress a table and is best with a solid colored napkin that is well starched.

How To: Fold a lotus napkin

This easy video will show you how to shape a napkin into a lotus fold. The key is a stiffly starched napkin.

How To: Make Jordan almond flower wedding favors

This video shows you how to make Jordan almond flower wedding favors.

How To: Make a crystal wedding tree

In this video we will show you where you can find the perfect tree for your wedding centerpiece or table decor. If you choose to use a metal tree for your crystal floral arrangement, our video will show you numerous ways to decorate metal trees with crystals, flowers, orchids, candles and numerous other event styles and decor. The most often asked question is "How many crystals?". In this video of the Crystal Wedding Tree by Cristalier.com we will help you choose the design to fit your budget...

How To: Wrap a box with a rectangular end

Arona Khan shows us how to gift wrap a box in an original way. A perfect present perfectly wrapped- treat your friends and family to both this Christmas. Wrap a box with a rectangular end.

How To: Apply a Halloween skull make up mask

Learn how to apply artistic makeup for Halloween or any other spooky occasion. This time - the skeleton face!!!

How To: Wrap a bottle

Arona Khan shows us a stylish way to gift wrap a bottle. The present might be obvious, but the presentation will give you bonus points with your loved ones. Wrap a bottle.

How To: Make a decorative bow out of ribbons

This video shows you how to make a decorative bow out of ribbons. Arona Khan shows us how to make an elegant bow to decorate a gift. Make a decorative bow out of ribbons.

How To: Make a gift tag using wrapping paper

Make a gift tag using wrapping paper. Don't throw away those old bits of wrapping paper, make them into gift tags. Arona Khan shows us how. Make a gift tag using wrapping paper.

How To: Accessorize your wedding dress

Your wedding dress is just the starting point, here's our guide on how to accessorize on your wedding day. Accessorize your wedding dress.

How To: Make a homemade snowman

A quick lesson in how to make a homemade Snowman to brighten your house in the wintertime.

How To: Create a Jack-O-Lantern totem pole

If you're looking for a new twist for creating Jack-o-Lanterns, Allen Smith has come up with the Jack-O-Lantern totem pole. Watch his demonstration to learn how to make your own!

How To: Make a cornucopia

Allen Smith demonstrates how to create your own cornucopia for fall.

How To: Make a holiday wreath with eucalyptus and lemons

Allen Smith demonstrates how to make the perfect holiday wreath, from eucalyptus and lemons.

How To: Make a door swag

Instead of the usual holiday wreath, why not try something different? Allen Smith shows us how to make a door swag that starts with an ordinary clothes hanger.

How To: Make sugar glazed fruit decorations

Learn how to make sugar glazed fresh fruit with Allen Smith. He shows how ordinary fruit can be transformed into ornaments or a centerpiece.

How To: Make an outdoor Christmas stocking door hanging

Allen Smith demonstrates a new way to decorate your door during the holidays. With a little chicken wire and some moss, he shows how to create a stocking filled with greenery.

How To: Set a dinner table

Figuring out which fork to use for which course can be confusing enough, but having to actually set those forks—and everything else on the table? A recipe for disaster... or a chance to strut your etiquette stuff.

How To: Make a bunny Christmas tree ornament

Don shows you how to shape a bunny rabbit out of plain old wires - a perfect DIY ornament for your tree!

How To: Make Christmas bracelets

In this video series our expert shows you how to make a Christmas bracelet. Making jewelry can be fun and creative, and combining it with the Christmas holiday allows you to create a wonderful gift for family or friends. Get step-by-step instructions to picking the proper beads and wire, crocheting the wire into rows and adding the beads. You will also get tips for adding decorations, making the end loop and button clasp and flattening out the wire.

How To: Make a Homemade Christmas gift basket

In this video series, our expert will teach you how to make homemade christmas gift baskets for any occasion. Get step-by-step instructions for picking the best basket, packaging material and gifts for a gift basket. Learn how to add theme items, pampering spa gifts and even food to your gift basket, and get tips for wrapping up a gift basket with cellophane and ribbons.

How To: Make potpourri

In this video series, our expert will show you how to make homemade potpourri. You will get expert tips on what potpourri is made of, and how you can dry our plants and flowers to make your own potpourri. Get step-by-step instructions for using lavender, and rose petals, adding color and texture to your potpourri and mixing in essential oils.

How To: Make a last-second Halloween costume

Here's a bunch of ideas from Threadbanger.com for all you slackers who waited until the last minute to make a Halloween costume.

How To: Gift wrap with recycled materials

In this video series, you will learn how to wrap gifts use recycled items. Don't throw your cans, papers, and bottles away, turn them into treasures and give them to somebody else.

How To: Make popcorn Christmas garland

In this video series, our expert will teach you how to make popcorn Christmas garland for your Christmas decorations this year. Get tips on what type of popcorn to use, how to thread the needle and where to stick the popcorn with the needle.

How To: Make a homemade snow globe

This is a really easy arts and craft project that's a great way for the whole family to get together. Because this craft project calls for the use of a glue gun, kids should only do this project along with their parents. You'll use items you already have around your house, and if you don't, you can probably buy them at the local dollar store or arts and crafts store. If you've been looking for a craft project to help bond with your kids, this may be it! http://www.myartsandcrafts.com/article2...

How To: Make a Santa Claus costume

Our expert will make sure you look the part of Kris Kringle from the underwear to the beard. Part 1 of 18 - How to Make a Santa Claus costume.

How To: Make an Elf costume for Christmas

Our holiday expert Matt Cail will show you how to make your very own elf costume, starting with the undergarments and tights, then on to the shoes, gloves and familiar elf hat. He also includes tips for elf makeup, ideas for the kind of presents elves like to give, and even tells you how elves are supposed to behave.

How To: Make a Halloween goblin costume

In this video series, our expert will show you how to make a ghoulish goblin Halloween costume. You will learn how to pick the best black robe, how to use liquid latex to create laugh lines and warts, and how to apply goblin makeup. You will also get tips on how to add accessories to your goblin Halloween costume, and most importantly, how to act like a goblin.