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How to Doodle with String

I have a fun and creative craft for you today. I am going to show you how to Doodle with String. The cool part about this craft is that you will have to use your imagination and creativity to draw within the strings to create an image. Every Doodle you do will be different than the last one. I have given you 5 examples of some doodles you can create. Simply scroll down within this post to see them. Or, use your creativity to make your own designs. The choice is yours. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started with this craft.

How to Make Magazine Folded Hearts for Valentines Day

Valentines Day is just a week away. And, if you are still looking for ideas for Valentines Day decorations I have the craft for you today. I’m going to show you how to make Magazine Folded Hearts for Valentines Day. These Magazine Folded Hearts are the perfect decoration for Valentines Day. You can hang them from the ceiling or from a door…. either way the craft turns out really cute. And, what’s really cool…. it gives you something to do with all those extra magazines you have sitting around. So, let’s get started.

How to Make an “I Don’t Want to Stay Down” Doll

Today I’m going to show you how to make a traditional Romanian Toy. It is called a “Hopa Mitica” Doll. But, we will call it an “I Don’t Want to Stay Down” Doll because this doll will not stay down. When you try to lay it down it will pop right back up. It’s a cute, funny toy that will be a ton of fun to make…. almost as much fun as it will be playing with the Doll. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started with the crafting fun.

How to Make a “Beautiful Places” Key Chain

Do you have pictures you would love to remember? For example, do you have pictures of Summer Camp, or School Trips, or perhaps a Vacation with your parents? Aren’t these memories just wonderful and you would love to remember them for always? Well, I have the craft for you today. I’m going to show you how to make a “Beautiful Places” Key Chain…. perfect for holding your fondest memories close to your heart. Or perhaps you would like to make this “Beautiful Places” Key Chain for your friend or family member who would too love to keep these memories close to them. Either way… this key chain is sure to be loved. So, let’s get started.

How to Make a Coffee Can Drum

I have a fun craft for the youngest of crafters. Today I’m going to show you how to make a coffee can drum. What child doesn’t love playing drums? They all love playing the drums. This drum is made from a coffee can, denim and some other materials you probably have at home. Once you have made the drum simply grab a couple of pencils or any wooden sticks and your drums are good to go. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

How to Make a Nativity Scene for Christmas

All week long I have been showing you how to make the characters for a Nativity Scene. Well, today you are going to set up your Nativity Scene complete with basket. You have been working hard and today you are going to get to see the results of all your hard work. If you need to still complete the Nativity character crafts…. not a problem. I have all the crafts for the Nativity characters below. So, let’s complete the Nativity Scene for Christmas, shall we….

How to Make Yarn Clothespin Donkeys for a Nativity Scene

Today we are continuing our Nativity Scene crafts… in this post I’m going to show you how to make Yarn Clothespin Donkeys for your Nativity Scene. This craft is very similar to the Yarn Clothespin Sheep we made yesterday…. and, this craft turn out just as cute too. With some cardboard and a few clothespins you can make this Yarn Clothespin Donkey…. so let me show you how.

How to Make Yarn Clothespin Sheep for a Nativity Scene

All week long I have been showing you how to make a Nativity Scene that is practically completely Woven. Today I’m going to complete the Nativity Scene Tutorials with showing you How to Make Yarn Clothespin Sheep for your Nativity Scene. The craft is super easy, but will turn out perfectly for your Nativity Scene. And, don’t forget to do the rest of the Nativity Scene crafts: 3 Wise Men, Baby Jesus and Mary & Joseph. Everything to make your Nativity Scene a beautiful one.

How to Weave Mary and Joseph for a Nativity Scene

For the past few days I have been showing you how to weave different characters for a Nativity Scene. First, I showed you how to Weave the 3 Wise Men. Next, I showed you how to Weave a Baby Jesus. Today I’m going to continue showing you how to weave a Nativity Scene by showing you how to Weave Mary and Joseph. So, let’s get started.

How to Weave a Baby Jesus and Cradle for a Nativity Scene

Yesterday I showed you how to Weave the 3 Wise Men for a Nativity Scene…. well, today I’m going to continue the weaving fun by showing you how to Weave a Baby Jesus and Cradle. Imagine how proud you will be to have made an entire Nativity Scene yourself… so proud!! So, let’s get started.

How to Weave the 3 Wise Men for a Nativity Scene

Today I have a great craft perfect for the Christmas Holiday Season. I am going to show you how to Weave the 3 Wise Men for a Nativity Scene. There are a lot of steps to this craft, but I don’t want you to be intimidated by that. The craft isn’t too complicated…. there are just a lot of steps because I wanted to be detailed in my instructions for you. And, keep an eye out… I will be showing you how to Weave a Baby Jesus for this Nativity Scene in the next day or so too.

How to Make an Octopus Toy

Today I’m going to show you how to make a cute Octopus toy out of yarn. The craft is an easy one, but it is sure to be a lot of fun. This Octopus toy would make a great gift to give to somebody this Holiday Season. Or, if you like…. keep the toy for yourself. Make a few and give your Octopus a friend.

How to Finger Knit – Finger Knitting

When I was a child my grandma tried teaching me how to knit. I wanted to learn, but it was so complicated. I never did master the craft of knitting. Knitting can be a difficult thing to learn, but I am going to show you a much easier method of knitting… Finger Knitting. You are actually going to use your fingers to knit. No knitting needles need. All you are going to need is yarn and your hand. So, let’s do it.