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    Cardboard

  • How to Weave on Cardboard Loom

    Photo of Michelle Sauer by Michelle Sauer
    This is a brief tutorial on how to do a basic tabby and basketweave on a cardboard loom. String warp string through each slit on the loom. Tape the ends to the back ...
    21 0
    INGREDIENTS: Cardboard , String or Yarn, Needle (opt.)
  • How to Upcycle a Cassette Into a Pencil Holder

    Photo of Upcycle That by Upcycle That
    We get nostalgic for mix tapes and found a bunch to Upcycle into a pencil holder. We used a hot glue gun and a cereal box for the base. Cut off the guide that protru...
    1.1k 0
    INGREDIENTS: Tape Cassettes , Glue, Scissors, Cardboard , Knife
  • How to Weave on a Cardboard Loom

    Photo of Rob Griffith by Rob Griffith
    Learn how to weave using a cardboard loom. Perfect for 3rd graders! You will need a loom, yarn, and a plastic needle. Cut a wingspan length of yarn. Lay it so the ...
    49 5
    INGREDIENTS: Cardboard Loom, Plastic needle, Yarn, pair of scissors
  • How to Attach Warp String to a Cardboard Loom

    Photo of Michelle Sauer by Michelle Sauer
    A brief tutorial to set up a cardboard loom. Write your name on a piece of tape. If you receive this type of loom, thread the string through every other "tooth." You...
    3 0
    INGREDIENTS: Cardboard loom, Warp String or Yarn, Tape
  • How to Make a Simple Cardboard House

    Photo of Ruth Robles by Ruth Robles
    Super simple little cardboard house you can make in a few minutes with the kiddos! Doesn't require any gluing or bending cardboard to no avail! Have fun :) Find some...
    21 0
    INGREDIENTS: Cardboard, rectangle shaped, Xacto knife or scissors, Paint in your choice of colors
  • How to Make Glitter Clothespins

    Photo of Emily Scheiderich by Emily Scheiderich
    Perfect for any glitter lover, this craft shows you how to take boring old clothespins and make them fabulous. Don't waste money at target when you can just make the...
    722 6
    INGREDIENTS: Glitter, Clothespins , Paint , Hairspray/Modgepodge, Cardboard, Paper
  • How to Up Cycle Cardboards Cardboard Bag

    Photo of Sean Jacobson by Sean Jacobson
    This is how to make a cardboard bag! Draw the opened up view of your cardboard bag on on a old cardboard box. Can't be marker or a pen because you can't erase it wh...
    7 0
    INGREDIENTS: Cardboards, Glue/Bond, clamp(if possible), Measuring stick (a long one), a rope, Something to write ...
  • How to Make a Cool Cardboard Table

    Photo of Mikael Soini by Mikael Soini
    this is a very fun project:D First find 4 cardboard legs that are approx. 30 cm tall. Glue small strips of cardboard to make it three layers thick Glue 2 legs to 3 l...
    27 0
    INGREDIENTS: legs of cardboard, 33x42cm sheet of cardboard, Glue gun and ammo, 33x4cm strips of cardboard, cutter...
  • How to Create Abstract Art

    Photo of Abbie R. by Abbie R.
    Gather all your supplies and get to an area where it's ok if paint gets on it Put tape on the sides I the canvas so it'll stay white Put random pieces of tape on yo...
    732 2
    INGREDIENTS: Canvas, Paint, Paintbrush, Painters tape, Cardboard/paper plate
  • How to Make Cardboard Sandals

    Photo of Learning Technologies by Learning Technologies
    Using only cardboard and Duct Tape, you can make your own pair of sandals. Here is an image of all the supplies you will need. Place your cardboard texture-side down...
    7 0
    INGREDIENTS: Single-Face Cardboard, Color or Patterned Duct Tape, Markers/Colored Pencils/Crayons, Bandage Scisso...
  • How to Make Owl-Dorable Wall Art

    Photo of Kiwi Lane by Kiwi Lane
    How owl-dorable to make your very own wall art, and inexpensive too! Use this free artwork from kiwilane.com and your Designer Templates to create your very own. You...
    2.1k 5
    INGREDIENTS: Scraps of fabric, Cardboard, Owl design PDF , Hot glue gun and glue, Pencil, Paint, Chevron designer...
  • How to Assemble Your Google Cardboard Device!

    Photo of Lexi Soboleski by Lexi Soboleski
    How to assemble your Google Cardboard device once it's been cut-out!
    3 0
    INGREDIENTS: Cut Google Cardboard template, Velcro pieces, Hot glue
  • How to Make a Cardboard Frame

    Photo of Jason Mickelson by Jason Mickelson
    This guide shows steps for creating a sturdy frame out of cardboard. There primary use is for supporting the mechanisms in a handmade automaton. Decide the dimension...
    42 0
    INGREDIENTS: Medium/large size cardboard box, Roll packaging tape, Craft Knife (optional), Scissors, Pencil
  • How to Weave a Small Blanket Using Cardboard. Easy!

    Photo of K C by K C
    This is really easy and anybody can do it. This is what the loom looks like. It is easy to make. Tightly tie the end of your string to the end of the cardboard. Wrap...
    40 4
    INGREDIENTS: Scissors, Square of cardboard, Yarn
  • How to Make Origami Paper iPhone FaceTime & Video Stand

    Photo of H42EL - by H42EL -
    Ladies and gentlemen, this is what we're making. Let's start 😊 Get a rectangular sheet of thick paper (over 150gsm) or cardboard. Exact dimensions & crooked edges d...
    1.5k 1
    INGREDIENTS: Rectangular sheet of thick paper / cardboard, Scissors, Optional: stapler, glue or double sided tape...
  • How to Make a Perpetual Journal

    Photo of Kate Robinson by Kate Robinson
    Here are all the supplies you need: index cards, paper cutter, card stock, date stamp and stamp ink pad. Cut index cards in half so they are 4x3". Use scissors and ...
    1k 1
    INGREDIENTS: Stamp pad, Date stamp , 200 4x6 index cards, Scissors and ruler or paper cutter, Plastic container a...
  • How to Make a Bleached T-Shirt

    Photo of Kingsley Zissou by Kingsley Zissou
    How to harness the color destroying powers of bleach to make cool shirts. I'm using two stencils for this project. Ideally you want black and white images but for th...
    1.4k 1
    INGREDIENTS: X-Acto Knife, Roll of Freezer Paper, Iron, Bottle of Bleach, T-Shirt, Various sizes of cardboard, Pa...
  • How to Create a Cardboard Block Print

    Photo of Liz Meiron by Liz Meiron
    Cheaper printmaking alternative for DIY or Jr. High-High school Art. Collect supplies: pencil, cardboard pieces, xacto knife, brayer, acrylic paint (or speedball ink...
    159 1
    INGREDIENTS: cardboard, xacto knife, pencil, brayer, acrylic paint, paper
  • How to Make a Wine Cork Wreath

    Photo of Dave Temple by Dave Temple
    These can be made in about an hour, if you don't count the time it takes to drink all that wine! First, drink LOTS of wine! 😉 Collect corks. I bought these at a flea...
    584 0
    INGREDIENTS: Cardboard, Wine Corks, Hot Glue gun, Hot Glue, Pen, String, Push pin, Scissors, Xacto knife
  • How to Paint a DOG PORTRAIT

    Photo of Rollie Brandt by Rollie Brandt
    Art has been a lifelong passion & I've painted 40+ years. My first print was published by Wild Wings in '95 & though it's a livelihood, I paint because it's FUN! I l...
    1k 15
    INGREDIENTS: Canvas works, but I use..., Un-tempered Masonite, Gesso applied w/paint roller , Acrylic Paints such...
  • How to Create Melted Crayon Art

    Photo of James Ensor by James Ensor
    Crayons aren't solely for coloring anymore...learn to make a unique canvas piece that you can display anywhere! Start by sorting the Crayons by color. You won't use ...
    1.2k 0
    INGREDIENTS: Largest Crayon box you can find , Mounted canvas (whatever size fits your space), Hot glue gun, Hot ...
  • How to Make Decorative Christmas Tree Cones

    Photo of Lindsay Roberts by Lindsay Roberts
    This guide is fairly long because it shows how I made all three of them. Just a fair warning 🙊 Basic cone shape: This is the large cone which used a 24 can soda box...
    615 1
    INGREDIENTS: Thin cardboard boxes, Hot glue, Hot glue gun, Scissors , Duct tape, Ribbon, Pieces of garland, Pipe ...
  • How to Weave a Bracelet <3

    Photo of Cassie Jarrett by Cassie Jarrett
    You need 8 strings to do this. I would was yarn You need cardboard Draw lines in between the out side Cut the bored on out sides of the red line Put the string thro...
    98 0
    INGREDIENTS: Yarn , Cardboard
  • How to Make a Woven Friendship Bracelet

    Photo of Alicia O by Alicia O
    Take a piece of cardboard and make a circle. Make eight cuts around the edges, and a circle in the center. Make 7 strings that are 15 inches long and knot the ends....
    198 0
    INGREDIENTS: Cardboard , Scissors, Embroidery thread
  • How to Create Graphics on a Shirt

    Photo of Kymlyn Owens-Smith by Kymlyn Owens-Smith
    Inspiration! Lay the t-shirt of your choice flat *This one is thrifted! :-)* To keep the paint from bleeding through the shirt, place the piece of cardboard inside....
    612 0
    INGREDIENTS: Acrylic paint, Spray adhesive, T-Shirt, Cardboard, Design of choice, X-acto knife, Paint brush
  • How to Make Cardboard Animation With Linkages

    Photo of Learning Technologies by Learning Technologies
    Explore forces and motion by making your own cardboard creature. Gather all your materials as above. Please refer to the supply list. Imagine movement of creatures...
    8 0
    INGREDIENTS: 7 inches by 1 1/4 inches Cardboard Strips, Cover or cardstock in a range of colors, A piece of insul...
  • How to Make a Layered Canvas Using Cardboard

    Photo of Art Anthology by Art Anthology
    Using lots of fun Art Anthology Velvet paints to turn a few pieces of cardboard into a bright layered canvas. I started bu tearing off the top layer of a piece of ca...
    64 0
    INGREDIENTS: Art Anthology Velvet -Lagoon, Art Anthology Velvet -Reef, Art Anthology Velvet -Aloha, Art Anthology...
  • How to Create a Cardboard TV Set

    Photo of Safia  Rahman by Safia Rahman
    This guide is made by a 7 year old... Inspired by looking at other guides wanted to try one of her own. Be generous about the comments as it is for a 7 year old - m...
    21 0
    INGREDIENTS: Cardboard box, Construction paper, Glue, Scissors, Knife, Pencil or color pencils to design
  • How to Make a Beach Bag Out of Duct Tape

    Photo of Amber Downs by Amber Downs
    Start off with your rolls. Cut a piece about 20 inches long. Cut another one and place it about halfway on the first piece. This is how you start a duct tape sheet....
    246 0
    INGREDIENTS: Rolls of solid colored duck tape, Roll of pattern duck tape, Scissors, Cardboard, Box cutter
  • How to Make a Newspaper Dahlia Wreath

    Photo of Katie H  :{D by Katie H :{D
    Cut about an 8 inch circle of cardboard (I used a cereal box) Cut out a ton of squares of newspaper that measure about 5-6 inches on all sides It doesn't really mat...
    425 0
    INGREDIENTS: Lots of newspaper, Cardboard (8 in), Scissors, Hot glue, Piece of ribbon
  • How to Make a Mini Matchbook Album for Instagram

    Photo of PostalPix by PostalPix
    In need of a gift? Make a blank album and wrap it all up alongside a PostalPix gift card for a perfect handmade present. A glance at the supplies used in this DIY. T...
    333 0
    INGREDIENTS: 4x4 PostalPix prints, Scissors, 12x12 corrugated cardboard, Brads, Photo corners, Twine, X-actor kni...
  • How to Make Paper Bow

    Photo of JantY Yang by JantY Yang
    Measure your cardboard depending on how big you want the ribbon to be. Cut the edges to a scallop motif with scissors, i cut it freehand, to achieve a neater scallo...
    58 6
    INGREDIENTS: Cardboard (any color), scissors, ribbon
  • How to Create a Lego Costume

    Photo of Jessica Self by Jessica Self
    my husband and i are dressing up as Lego's for my preschool's Halloween pancake breakfast! gather the materials for your crafty costume! cut the bottom panels off th...
    503 0
    INGREDIENTS: cardboard box, cans of spray-paint , can of spray pimer, Solo cups, box cutter, measuring tape , pen...
  • How to Make New Candles From Old Ones

    Photo of David Carroll by David Carroll
    Collect old spent candles Secure some string to some kind of base Secure the base Secure the other side of the wick so it stays straight Apply flame to old wax and ...
    115 0
    INGREDIENTS: Lighter, String, Cardboard roll, Tape, Stapler
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