Paper Tole
Carol demonstrates a 3-D decoupage technique called "paper tole," also known as "sculptured paper," in which multiple sheets of the same picture are cut out and layered to create a new 3-dimensional version of the ... [... more]
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Elegant Candles
Melt white wax to 160 degrees or until melted wax is clear. Hold candle wick with pliers and dip several times in wax. Dip at least two times and not more than five, if texture is desired. ... [... more]
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Paper Sculpture
Guest artist Robert Lee talks about his special paper sculptures of Cher, Oprah, a rabbit and fish, and then demonstrates his techniques, which are modeled after those he found in a book called Paper Sculptures. For ... [... more]
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Paper Beads
Using nothing more than a strip of discarded paper, a toothpick, and some glue, Carol spins a lovely decorative paper bead. One of Carol's secrets is to use junk mail for this project. Since a lot of throwaway mail ... [... more]
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Paper Bag Recycling
Carol explains how to make a stronger paper bag by decorating it with adhesive-backed fabric or spray adhesive. Brown lunch bags, grocery bags, and store bags with handles all work well. With their new look, these ... [... more]
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Shoebox: Rec Room Makeover, Paper Cut-Out Storage
When it comes to organizing and finding places to keep your crafting things, our viewers are the best. Judy Forderer of Wells, Minn., who has submitted a number of clever ideas, sent in one of her tips for keeping ... [... more]
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Recycled Card Tags & Bags
Some holiday cards have such beautiful scenes on them, whether just winter scenes or copies of famous works of art, that they just beg to be framed. I love the idea of totally transforming my house at Christmastime, ... [... more]
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Balloon People
Carol displays her wonderful collection of balloon people. These easy-to-make characters are terrific decorations for gifts, and they can also stand alone, so to speak. The inflated balloons have faces made from ... [... more]
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"Stained Glass" Heart
Carol Duvall didn't have to travel to Australia to get the directions for these cute stained glass windows for little crafters to make -- she simply had to surf the Internet. The original directions featured the ... [... more]
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Thanksgiving Leftovers Bags
Guests will know they are special when you send them home with leftovers or dessert in these adorable bags! All you need are small gift bags (found at craft stores for less than 50 cents), a glue gun and various ... [... more]
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Scribble Art
This technique requires scribbling with a pen or pencil (don't doodle--this is different). Then, with crayons or Magic Markers, color in each little block a different color to make something that looks very abstract. ... [... more]
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Handmade Cards
Cardmaking is still my favorite craft, and thanks to the incredible variety and quality of products in today's marketplace for scrapbooking, it's as simple now for you to make your own beautiful cards as it was for ... [... more]
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