Courtney shows you how to make a personalized gemstone paperweight - which is the perfect desktop accessory and an adorable public display of affection. These cute little trinkets are made from a kids polymer clay, which is easy to roll, sculpt, and then stamp with a sweet message. After being baked in the oven, they become hard as rocks (or, rather, gemstones). Courtney then shows you how to finish them off with a coat of gold spray paint for a sophisticated...

Excited to make your own cuddly plushie but don't want another teddy bear? This is the workshop for you! In this fun hand-sewing workshop, Amelia Strader will teach you how to make your own customizable plushie avatar. Choose from different hair styles, clothes, and accessories to make a plushie that represents you or your alter ego. Perfect for crafters of any level! Materials and instruction provided. To make a theater for your puppets, check out...

Cultivate some magic in your life with these paper mache wands. This is a simple and imaginative project, and the wands can be made and decorated in any style. But perhaps the most special part is when Amy and her daughters show you how to instill your wand with magical powers, secret ingredients and whispers.

These charming birdies are made from extra-fuzzy yarn, feathers, and your child's imagination. Nicole and her daughter show you how to create them, along with a yarn-wrapped branch. So these little guys can perch anywhere that will benefit from some fuzzy cuteness.

In this class, Courtney focuses on one of her favorite motifs--the wooden arrow--and shows you how to make a hand-crafted version for your Valentine. This rustic arrow is made using basic materials from a hardware store and around the house, like a dowel, bits of leather and string, spray paint, paper, and glue, and can be personalized as much or as little as you like. While the arrow is a perfect gift for Valentine's Day, its sophisticated style...

Organized by topic, this comprehensive resource contains projects, templates, and detailed instructions for more than 30 craft techniques such as beading, jewelry making, paper cutting, and silkscreening. Instructions for each technique are followed with how-to projects.

52 creative craft and sewing projects easy enough to complete in just one weekend, divided by season.

Use text-weight paper and a few simple folds to construct an entire galaxy. In this class paper-crafter Faith Hale demonstrates three different structures: a spaceship, a planet, and a small star you'll make handfuls of. Try it now and discover which one is inflatable! With Faith's enthusiastic guidance and clear instructions, you'll make enough stars for your own milky way.