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How (and When) to Send a Thank You Note

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How to Make Desert Sage Soap

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Brew a natural fragrance to scent your own soap with these step-by-step instructions.

How to Make a Clay Portrait Sculpture

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Skip the kiln with this creative take on figurative sculpting.

How to Make a Miniature Beeswax Collage

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Create a beeswax collage with paint, decorative papers and crayons.

How to Make a Faux Vintage Keepsake Book

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Keep photos in a hardcover book embellished with decorative papers and copper mesh pockets.

How to Make Easy Paper Sunflowers

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These natural-looking paper flowers lend a decorative accent to any casual decor.

How to Make a Craft Box Purse

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Transform a craft box into a purse by embellishing it with paint, jewels, glitter and a beaded handle.

Knit Easy: Finger Knitting and Arm Knitting Projects We Love

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Creative Genius: Whitney Crispell of Local Color Quilts

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Embracing the rainbow and inspiring her community with a refreshing take on heritage quilting.

Duct Tape Tote Bag

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Make a tote bag with that most versatile of do-it-yourself material — duct tape.

Embroidery Inspo: Making Art With Needle and Thread

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How to Create Sandpaper Transfer T-Shirts

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On Afternoon Crafternoon watch as Marianne and her assistant Lu teach us how to make cool sandpaper transfer T-shirts.

Printable Banner for St. Patrick's Day

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Decorate for St. Patrick's Day with this simply "Lucky" printable banner.

How to Craft Trendy Flannel Cuff Bracelets

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Cover bangle bracelets in flannel closet castoffs to create fashion-forward jewelry that makes a thoughtful handmade gift.

Tiki Party and Bloopers

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Enjoy the HGTV Handmade Tiki Party and funny behind-the-scenes bloopers.

Make a Beehive Pinata

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Marianne creates an adorable beehive pinata for your next festive gathering.

DIY Musical Instruments for Kids and At-Home Concert Ideas

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Get imaginative with rhythm and sound and create homemade instruments with your kids.

Personalized Bottle Cap Necklace

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Create a one-of-a-kind necklace for your favorite 'tween or teen. This is a great craft project for an older child to create on their own or with a little little help from a cool and crafty adult.