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How To: Make an easy desk set for your child's school supplies
Is your kid's desk all cluttered? Help them stay organize by making an easy desk desk set for your child's school supplies. Watch this how to video tutorial as our host shows you how to make a pencil holder using a can, paper and some glue. Have your children help you with this fun activity.
How To: Enact a silent movie with a paper bow and cue cards
The Professor of Silliness returns with some paper. All you need to do is draw or fold a bow out of a piece of paper. You can then act out an old favorite amongst silent movie fans, "The Rent." You can say the lines yourself, or have someone hold up cue cards for the audience. "The Rent" can always be performed as a pleasing dinner trick.
How To: Make a singing Mr. Chin
The Professor of Silliness returns with some paper. Follow this simple example to turn your face upside down and make a singing puppet. just draw a necktie on a regular sheet of paper and trim the collar accordingly. Place two little eyes on your chin. Now here's the difficult part. You have to hang upside down and hold the paper necktie up to your chin, covering your nose. Now you sing, or lipsink, to your favorite songs, as the adorable songbird, Mr. Chin.
How To: Craft a pipe cleaner fish
Has your child been in love with fish since "Finding Nemo?" Learn how to make pipe cleaner fish from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video series.
How To: Make wobbling chicken crafts
Wobbling chickens are an easy and fun kids craft. Learn to make wobbling chicken crafts with iClay and real eggshells in this free craft video series from an art teacher.
How To: Make a portable puppet theater
Puppets can really open the door for a child’s creativity. Learn how to make a portable puppet theater in this free crafts video series.
How To: Create a 3-D picture within a wooden frame
Creating a 3-D picture within a wooden picture frame is a great children's craft that promotes creativity and innovation. Make a 2-D image three-dimensional with this free arts and crafts video series.
How To: Make a velcro-ball dartboard for kids
Making Velcro-ball dartboards is a fun activity and good way to spend a day with the kids. Learn how to make a children's crafts Velcro-ball dartboard with expert tips in this free arts and crafts video series.
How To: Make a shoe box wagon craft for kids
Making a shoe box wagon is a fun craft project for both child and parent. Learn how to make a shoe box wagon with expert tips in this free crafts video series.
How To: Make bead crafts for kids
Add texture and sparkle to kid's craft projects with beads. Learn to make beaded hair bows, headbands, birds and dragonflies in this free craft video from an art teacher.
How To: Make a rain stick
You’ve heard their soothing sounds in stores, in songs or on TV. How would you like to have your own rain stick? Learn how to make a rain stick in this free crafts video series.
How To: Make a children's marching drum
Do you have a budding drummer or drum major in your home? Learn how to make a children’s marching drum in this free crafts video series.
How To: Make a children's height measuring board
Are you looking for a fun way to keep track as your child gets taller? Learn how to make a children’s height measuring board in this free crafts video series.
How To: Make a paddle ball game
Homemade paddle ball games are easy to make and inexpensive. Make a paddle ball game with tips from a craftsman in this free video series on homemade games.
How To: Apply iron-on transfers to T-shirts
Want to design your own custom t-shirt? Get tips for sewing and applying designs to your T-shirts in this free video clip from a professional fashion designer.
How To: Sewing projects for kids
Sewing projects for kids, such as making costumes and outfits. Learn how to sew outfits for kids in this free crafting video.
How To: Make a monkey sock puppet
Learn how to make a monkey sock puppet by hand in this free video series on homemade arts and crafts projects for kids.
How To: Make a kaleidoscope
Learn how to make a kaleidoscope, from arranging mirrors and cutting the tube to fitting the lens with expert crafting tips in this free online kaleidoscope making video series.
How To: Make crafts with pipe cleaners
Everything you ever wanted to know about making arts and crafts projects with pipe cleaners in this free arts and crafts video series for kids taught by and expert.
How To: Craft paper mache lizards
Lizards and other reptiles are fascinating to learn about. Learn how to make paper mache lizards from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video series.
How To: Make a child's lamp shade
Are you looking for a fun way to decorate your child’s room? Learn how to make a child’s lamp shade in this free crafts video series.
How To: Make an upside down telescope
Are you interested in a fun way for your kids to develop interest in the world around them? Learn how to make an upside down telescope in this free crafts video series.
How To: Face Paint a snake
Face painting a snake is a fun way to explore your artistic abilities. Learn to paint a snake using face paints from a face painting expert in this free video series.
How To: Paint a spider with face paints
Make a scary spider face painting. Learn the step by step process for painting a spider with face paints in this free video series about face painting ideas.
How To: Craft clay frogs
"Froggy went a-courtin'. He did ride. Mmm-hmm." Learn how to make clay frogs from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video series.
How To: Painting a flower with face paints
Flowers are a classic face painting design. Learn how to paint a beautiful flower with pollen and vines in this free video series about face painting ideas and tips.
How To: Paint an ocean sunset with face paints
Paint a beautiful ocean scene with face paints! Learn how to paint an ocean, sunset, island, palm tree, and dolphin in this free video series about face painting ideas.
How To: Get face painting ideas
Looking for face painting designs? Learn how to make a pirate, batman signal, rainbow, and Mardi Gras mask with face paints in this free video series about face painting ideas.
How To: Make a personalized picture frame
Great gift for all occasions. Learn how to make a personalized picture frame with cardboard and beads in this free home crafts video on making a great gift for friends and family.
How To: Play car games with your kids
Learn how to keep your kids occupied on a road trip with these fun travel and car games from a professional English teacher and experienced mother.
How To: Make fun finger puppets
Bring your imagination and old childhood stories to life by creating your own finger puppets that the whole family can enjoy. Learn how to create a variety of finger puppets from our craft expert in this free video series.
How To: Make a cool kaleidoscope
Make a homemade kaleidoscope with paper and beads. Learn how to make a kaleidoscope from a craftsman in this free art video.
How To: Make foam masks for kid's crafts
Explore your kid's creativity with crafts! Learn how to make bunny, Batman, pirate, butterfly, and many more masks out of foam in this free crafting video series.
How To: Make playdoh, silly putty & colored noodles
Tips for kids and parents alike on how to make playdoh, silly putty and colored noodles at home, all in this free arts and crafts video series!
How To: Make foam flower crafts for kids
Foam crafts are a easy way for kids to have fun. Learn how to make foam flowers in this free video series about free crafting ideas.
How To: Make a paper butterfly sun catcher for kids
Butterflies are beautiful creatures that can teach many lessons about the processes of nature. Learn how to make paper butterfly sun catchers from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video series.
How To: Paint a dragon face
Get creative with face paints and make a dragon face painting. Learn how to paint a dragon in this free face painting video series.
How To: Make edible peanut butter play dough with your kids
There is nothing better than getting your kids involved in the kitchen. This how to video shows you how to make edible peanut butter play dough. Now your kids can play with their food.
How To: Make organic play dough for your kids
Why waste time and money on the store-bought play dough? Save the planet with this easy recipe for homemade organic play dough. Watch this how to video and learn how to mix flour, salt, oil, water and cream of tartar to create your organic play dough.
How To: Make silly putty at home, just like NASA
NASA has invented the T-RAD Device, a.k.a. Goo Gun. Astronauts aboard the STS-120 will test the effectiveness of the pre-ceramic polymer in its ability to repair damaged shuttle tiles. To make connections to the mission, in this video tutorial, Dr. Diana teaches you how to make your own silly putty, also a polymer, at home.