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Craft How-To Videos

These wonderful videos will help you learn new craft techniques, make specific projects, and much more.
Camouflage Face Paint
A how-to video from RoByn Thompson. No army costume is complete without the essential camo face paint. See what colors are needed for army camouflage, and watch how to apply them to the face.
Christmas Popcorn Garland
Popcorn garland is a classic holiday decoration for your Christmas tree. Try these tips to make stringing your popcorn garland easier, and see alternative decorations to add sparkle to your garland.
Clay Pot Reindeer
Include your little ones in the holiday decorating by showing them how to make a clay pot reindeer. This adorable Christmas craft even has a bell that rings.
Coloring Easter Eggs
A special how-to video created by Kathy Moore. With very little set up, your child can turn a regular hard boiled egg into a colorful Easter decoration. Learn how to make homemade dye, and try out some alternative ways to decorate Easter eggs.
Create a Craft Room
A special how-to video from About.com. To personalize every gift, forget about store-bought paper or generic gift bags. Create a home workshop and start custom-wrapping gifts.
Easter Tulips Craft
This video will each you how to make tulips out of tissue paper.
Egg Carton Caterpillar
Looking for a rainy day activity that your kids will really enjoy? Grab an old egg carton, some craft supplies, and alfalfa seeds, and make a cute caterpillar.
Flower Bouquets
Add a little sparkle to your child's next party by making these adorable flower bouquets. All you need is a few everyday craft supplies.
Halloween Creepy Hand Craft
A how-to video from Meredith Andrews. Looking for a simple Halloween craft or party decoration that is easy for kids to construct? All you need is a bag of popcorn and a little creativity, and then you'll be in business. See how to make a creepy Halloween hand.
Hanukkah Star of David Box Video
Using a few supplies from around the house, you can make this adorable Star of David craft with your kids. See how it's done!
How to Draw Race Cars
Does your budding artist also love race cars? A professional illustrator shows you how to draw a sports car, a dragster, and a Formula One car.
How to Make Homemade Playdough
A special how-to video created by Brittany Stephens. Keep your kids entertained for hours with homemade playdough. Plus, the recipe is easy to make, so little ones can help out in the kitchen.
How to Make a Lava Lamp
Even if your little ones can't appreciate the days of bell bottoms and disco, they'll love this project. This video will show you how to construct a fun lava lamp using household materials.
How to Make Mouth Pop-Up Cards
A picture really is worth a thousand words. Celebrate your next special occasion by making an adorable mouth pop-up card.
How to Make an Orimgami Bat
Want to try out an easy Halloween craft that will enhance your child's dexterity? Show them how to fold an origami bat, and they'll have a Halloween decoration made completely from folding and cutting a sheet of paper.
How To Make An Origami Cat
A special how-to video created by Gretchen Siegchrist. Keep little fingers busy with this fun origami project. Learn how to make an origami cat out of two sheets of paper.
How to Make an Origami Crane
A special how-to video created by Gretchen Siegchrist. Using crisp, neat folds, children can turn ordinary paper into origami art. See how to fold an origami paper crane.
How to Make an Origami Dinosaur
A special how-to video created by Gretchen Siegchrist. Is your little one fascinated by dinosaurs? Learn how the two of you can make this prehistoric giant out of origami paper.
How to Make an Origami Elephant
A special how-to video created by Gretchen Siegchrist. Bring a bit of the zoo into your home with this cute origami elephant. Watch how easy it is to make an origami elephant.
How to Make an Origami Flower
A special how-to video created by Gretchen Siegchrist. Brighten up someone's day with a colorful origami flower. Check out these tips on how to make one at home.
How to Make an Origami Goldfish
A special how-to video created by Gretchen Siegchrist. Origami is a great craft project to do with your children. Watch how to make an adorable origami goldfish with a piece of paper and a pair of scissors.
How to Make an Origami Owl
A special how-to video created by Gretchen Siegchrist. Get your kid's creative juices flowing by showing him how to turn a piece of paper into a cool shape. Find out how to make an origami owl.
How to Make an Origami Shrimp
A special how-to video created by Gretchen Siegchrist. This adorable origami shrimp may look complex, but it's really a cinch to make. Watch how to make one at home.
How to Make Paper
A special how-to video created by Lisa Jo Rudy. Looking for a fun project to do with your kids? Try making decorative paper at home with flower petals and bits of recyclable paper.
How to Make a Piggy Bank
With some paint and a little creativity, you and your child can make an adorable piggy bank that will dazzle the change right out of your pocket.
How to Make a Pinata
A special how-to video created by Gretchen Siegchrist. No child's party is complete without a candy-filled pinata to crack open. Find out how to make one at home - your little one can help you with it.
How to Make a Pop-Up Card
A special how-to video created by Lilly Gershon. Don't just send the same old thank you card. Learn how to make a cool, crafty pop-up card with a personal touch.
How to Make Potato Stamps
Video by Lea Elleseff. Think you need a decked-out kit to make cool crafts with your kids? If you have some potatoes and a little paint, you can create your own stamps.
How to Make Shadow Puppets
Teach your kids to have fun without their toys by bringing shadows to life. See how to make a dog, swan, and bunny rabbit with nothing but your hands, light, and a little imagination.
How to Make Silly Goo
Whether you're babysitting or just looking for a fresh way to entertain your kids, making silly goo is always a crowd pleaser.
How to Make a Snow Globe
Even if the weather outside isn't frightful, you can still make it snow. Using some everyday supplies, your child can create his own custom-made snow globe.
How to Tie Dye Video
Kick yourself back in time and try on some groovy tie dyeing for size. It's easy, fun for the whole family, and you even get souvenirs with your memories.
Magic Glue Ornament
Homemade Christmas ornaments add a personal touch to your tree that you will appreciate every year. See how to make this fun and simple magic glue ornament craft with your kids.
Make an Accordion Book
Give them a gift they'll hang on to forever. Lovely, personalized accordion books make great journals or recipe books and are simple to make.
Make a Candy Snowman and Igloo
Craft time can be just as fun in the kitchen with the candy snowman and igloo projects shared in this video.
Thanksgiving Woven Placemat Craft
This Thanksgiving craft is fun for all ages, and helps build motor skills in young ones. Watch how to weave a paper Thanksgiving placemat from scratch, and see how to paint a turkey onto each craft using your child's hand.
Valentine Stained Glass Vase Craft
This video, by Meredith Andrews, shows you how you can give your valentine a special gift this year.
Vampire Face Paint
A how-to video from RoByn Thompson. Take a spooky vampire Halloween costume to the next level with colorful face paint. You can customize the steps and make your little vampire unique using these tips!
Winter Sweet Igloo and Snowman Craft
Craft time can be just as fun in the kitchen with this candy snowman and igloo project. See how to make a wintery scene with your kids using edible ingredients like marshmallows, frosting, sugar cubes, and coconut.
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