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How To: Make gooey slime for kids

Make Slime! This one is easy. Just mix equal parts of glue and water and then add an equal part of liquid starch. Just like that you have gooey slime. The more you play with it the more fun it becomes. This acclivity causes the polymer chains in the glue to cross link with chemicals in the starch. The result is an awesome stretchy slime.

How To: Get some sleep when you have a newborn

Is sleep deprivation threatening your sanity? Before you fall apart, try a few tricks that have worked for other new moms. You will need breast milk, a willingness to share your bedroom, power naps and help. Warning: Talk to your doctor before bringing your baby into bed with you. There are risks associated with this practice. Watch this video for tips to help you through those early, sleepless months with your newborn.

How To: Make tissue paper stars

Who’d have thought that crumpled paper was good for anything but the trashcan? With this easy technique, you can transform tissue paper into pretty pieces of art. This is a fun kids craft project. You will need cardboard, double sided contact paper, tissue paper, and scissors. Fun activity to do with kids!

How To: Make recycled crafts with Magpie

This is Magpie Time, a new show dedicated to teaching arts and crafts to children in an accessible and entertaining manner by re-using found everyday objects in creative ways. Think responsible, green craftiness that engages kids in fun arts and craft projects that use things you have around the house rather than new products you have to buy.

How To: Draw a book worm cartoon

Animals and insects make great cartoon characters. So get ready to learn how to draw a worm that turns into a bookworm. All you need is paper, pencil, marker, colored chalks or colored pencils, and an eraser. Start by drawing a squiggly line. Come around and double the line, keeping an equal distance from the other. Draw a curved shape for a head at the end. Draw large circles for his eyes and connect them to give him glasses. Draw his pupils going all the way to the right. Add two small eyeb...

How To: Draw a cartoon of a shy guy for a Valentine's card

Learn how to create your own Valentine's Day card with Bruce Blitz. All you'll need is a paper, pencil, marker, colored chalk or pencils, and an eraser. Using your pencil, draw 2 circles, one with curved guidelines to have the face turned to the left, and one with straight guidelines to have the face looking straight ahead. You want to be able to draw curved guidelines when it’s time to create your Shy Guy, because he will be looking down. Starting with a fresh sheet of paper, draw another ci...

How To: Draw a cartoon little girl with pigtails

Keep on cartooning with host Bruce Blitz as he shows you how to draw a proud girl with pigtails. All you need is a pad of paper, pencil, marker, colored chalks or colored pencils and eraser. Using a pencil, draw a bean shape for her head. Use your marker to draw an upside down U, down low on the face, for her nose. Draw 2 upside-down U’s for eyes, eyebrows going up and a large, proud smile. Draw a big ear on her right side, and go over the pencil lines around her face. Starting at the center ...

How To: Make custom drawer pulls

A great way to add some color and fun to your room is to trade in your boring old knobs for some custom creations, like in this how-to video. You will need drawer pulls, spackle, a spackle knife, shells, jewels, a plastic frog, sand, acrylic paint, a small paint brush, a plastic plate, a cup of water, and newspaper. Follow along with the step-by-step instructions in this video activity tutorial and learn how to make custom drawer pulls. Make custom drawer pulls.

How To: Make a bird cage chandelier

Learn a simple way to create dramatic lighting with a sense of humor! You will need a bird cage, a lamp cord with bulb socket, a lightbulb, silk flowers, fake birds, wire, wire ship, some chain, and white electrical tape. Follow along with the step-by-step instructions of this video activity tutorial and learn how to make a bird cage chandelier. Make a bird cage chandelier.

How To: Make a window sill flower box

Do you want to make your room pop with color?! Well it will with the colorful flower box in this how-to video! You will need tissue paper, wooden skewers, a block of floral foam, pipe cleaners, scissors, a shoebox, a paintbrush, white glue, water, and a plastic container. Follow along with the step-by-step instructions in this video activity tutorial and learn how to make a window sill flower box. Make a window sill flower box.

How To: Make a card curtain

Are your favorite trading cards and postcards just sitting in a box under your bed? Well pull them out and learn how to turn them into your very own customized curtains by watching this how-to video. You will need a stack of trading cards, playing cards, or colored paper, a single hole punch, ribbon, string, clip rings, scissors, a curtain rod, a ruler, and a pen. Follow along with the step-by-step instructions in this video activity tutorial and learn how to make a card curtain. Make a card ...

How To: Make a trash mouth trash can

Get ready to turn an ordinary flip top garbage into a garbage eating monster! You will need a flip top garbage pail, faux fur, glue, scissors, 2 ping pong balls, a large pompom, 3 colors of felt, a black marker, 2 googly eyes, double stick carpet tape, and cotton stuffing. Follow along with the step-by-step instructions in this video activity tutorial and learn how to make a trash mouth trash can. Make a trash mouth trash can.

How To: Make a beaded curtain

Want to spice up your room with a cool curtain?! Well you can hang the colorful beaded curtain demonstrated in this how-to video on a window, in your doorway, or even around your bed! You will need heavy duty thread, a needle, lots of colorful drinking straws, a container of beads, push pins, and scissors. Follow along with the step-by-step instructions in this video activity tutorial and learn how to make a beaded curtain. Make a beaded curtain.

How To: Make canvas art

Learn how to create a one-of-a-kind piece of art, just by watching this how-to video! Paint and canvas will get you on your way to your very own masterpiece. Follow along with the step-by-step instructions in this video activity tutorial, get inspired by your own imagination, and learn how to make art on a canvas. Make canvas art.

How To: Make a tile mosaic

Want your room to have some Mosaic tile style? Check out this how-to video! With just a few sheets of paper and some glue you can transform a boring bedside table into a fabulous mosaic showpiece! Follow along with the step-by-step instructions in this video activity tutorial and learn how to make a tiled mosaic. Make a tile mosaic.

How To: Make a friendship necklace

Impress your friends with the jewelry making skills you'll pick up from this how-to video. Just grab some embroidery thread and get started on this ultra cool Friendship Necklace. Follow along with this video activity tutorial and learn how to make a friendship necklace. Make a friendship necklace.

How To: Make a flower power ring

You don't need to travel back to the 60's for flower power! All you need is a bouquet of fake flowers and some glitter to create the rad ring in this how-to jewlery-making video! Follow along with the step-by-step instructions in this video activity tutorial and learn how to make a flower power ring. Make a flower power ring.

How To: Make a collage bracelet

Join host Lisa Bleyaert and her friends in this how-to video on a jewelry making adventure. Learn how your favorite family photos can turn into a cool collage bracelet! You will need 1 piece of sticky felt, photos, velcro, glue, scissors, a ruler, a marker, and colored paper. Follow along with this video activity tutorial and learn how to make a collage bracelet. Make a collage bracelet.

How To: Make a weave it to beaver necklace

Want to make a gift for a friend? Or just something fun for yourself? Just grab some yarn and get ready to make the Weave it to Beaver Necklace, shown in this how-to jewelry-making video! You will need a ball of yarn and a pair of scissors. Follow along with this video activity tutorial and learn how to make the fuzzy weave it to beaver necklace. Make a weave it to beaver necklace.

How To: Make a victory friendship bracelet

Friends love it when you make them something special and they'll love the V is for Victory Friendship Bracelet shown in this how-to jewelry-making video! You will need 4 colors of embroidery thread (six feet long), tape, and a ruler. Follow along with this video activity tutorial and learn how to make a victory friendship bracelet. Make a victory friendship bracelet.

How To: Make a daisy chain necklace

Check out the fabulous beading project in this how-to video that's fun to make and even more fun to wear. All you need are some beads and cord to get started! Follow along with the step-by-step instructions in this video activity tutorial and learn how to make a daisy chain necklace. Make a daisy chain necklace.

How To: Make a slithery serpent bracelet

The serpent bracelet shown in this how-to jewelery-making video will slide right on your arm and into your heart! Just grab your glitter and glue to get started. Follow along with the step-by-step instructions in this video activity tutorial and learn how to make a slithery serpent bracelet. Make a slithery serpent bracelet.

How To: Draw a cartoon Benjamin Franklin from the number 100

Did you know that you can draw the person that's on the $100 bill from the number 100? Well you can and Bruce Blitz will show you how in this instructional video! You will need a piece of paper, a marker, and colored chalk. Follow along with this how-to cartoon video and learn how to draw Benjami Franklin from the number 100. Draw a cartoon Benjamin Franklin from the number 100.

How To: Make a tie dye hobo bag

You won't have to jump into a time machine to get the psychedelic bag shown in this how-to video! Watch as Laura and her friends create a cool and colorful hobo bag from scratch! They're great to use for school, sleep overs or just hanging out with friends! You will need 2 pieces of fleece 20" x 20", 1 strip of fleece 36" x 3", a black marker, pins, scissors, a measuring tape, and the step-by-step instructions in this video activity tutorial. Make a tie dye hobo bag.

How To: Make a d-ring grossgrain ribbon belt

Laura shows her group of A-TV friends how to accessorize with this chic and easy to make belt in this how-to video. Being fashionable has never been simpler! You will need 2 D rings, a gross grain ribbon, a measuring tape, a needle, and thread. Follow along with this video kids' activity tutorial and learn how to make a d-ring grossgrain ribbon belt. Make a d-ring grossgrain ribbon belt.

How To: Make a Chanukah Star of David decal

Get ready to decorate your windows this Chanukah with th cool Star of David Stained Glass window decal shown in this how-to video! You will need plastic wrap, silver puff paint, scissors, glue, red, green blue and purple food coloring, white paper, a black marker, tape, gold cord, a table top covering, a plastic plate, and 4 paint brushes. Follow along with this video activity tutorial and learn how to make a stained glass Star of David decal for Hanukkah. Make a Chanukah Star of David decal.

How To: Make a business card holder

Follow along with Scott Sicari in this how-to video and learn how to make a business card holder for that busy parent that's always on the go! All you'll need are some popsicle sticks and glue to get started! Follow along with this video activity tutorial and learn how to make a business card holder. Make a business card holder.

How To: Make a stadium seat

The sports fan in your family will definitely appreciate the awesome gift idea from this how-to video! Use some duct tape and stuffing to make this super stadium cushion. Watch this video activity tutorial and learn how to make a stadium seat. Make a stadium seat.

How To: Make Thanskgiving corn husk dolls

Corn is a Thanksgiving tradition, and corn husk dolls, like the ones in this how-to video, make great holiday decorations! So set a festive mood this Thanksgiving with a homemade craft. You will need 6 corn husks (dried from craft store), twine, scissors, and the step-by-step instructions in this video activity tutorial. Make Thanskgiving corn husk dolls.

How To: Make a Cinco de Mayo Serape poncho

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the colorful and traditional Mexican Serape shown in this how-to video. You will need orange fleece, yellow fleece, white fleece, green fleece, scissors, and glue. Follow along with this video activity tutorial and learn how to make a Cinco de Mayo Serape poncho. Make a Cinco de Mayo Serape poncho.

How To: Make a blue bird Christmas ornament

Work along with Laura and her friends in this how-to video as they make a beautiful bluebird ornament! Just follow Laura's step by step instructions and you'll have your very own ornament in no time. They're the perfect holiday gift! Watch this video activity tutorial and learn how to make a festive blue bird ornament. Make a blue bird Christmas ornament.

How To: Origami a Christmas holiday wreath

Get ready to impress your friends and family with a cool holiday paper project! Join in on the fun as Origami instructor, Michael LaFosse shows the step by step folds for an amazing holiday wreath! It's a perfect gift for your favorite teacher. Follow along with this video origami tutorial and learn how to fold a Christmas wreath. Origami a Christmas holiday wreath.

How To: Origami a puppy dog

See man's best friend come to life fold by fold as Origami aficionado, Michael LaFosse, teaches this terrific project that'll have you barking for more. It's so easy you'll have a whole pack of pups in no time! All you need is a square piece of paper. Follow along with this video origami tutorial and learn how to fold a puppy dog. Origami a puppy dog.

How To: Make a ladybug plant stake

The fuzzy little lady bug in this how-to video is so fun. It’ll be a welcome sight to any houseplant! So grab your pom-poms, googly eyes, and glue and get ready to have some fun! Watch this video activity tutorial and learn how to make a ladybug plant stake. Make a ladybug plant stake.

How To: Make a picture puzzle

Learn how to make the nifty puzzle frame in this how-to video that makes a great gift for a friend or family member! Grab some wooden blocks and 2 photos to get started. You will need 6 (2-inch) wooden cubes, silver paint, blue paint, paintbrushes, a rubber band, a thin black marker, 2 photos (4x6), double-sided adhesive sheets, scissors, and the step-by-step instructions in this video activity tutorial. Make a picture puzzle.