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Learn with step by step instructions, many with photos (those marked with an asterisk), on how to create anything from dolls to tags. Click on a category that interests you to start learning the easy way!

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	Candles & Working With Wax (2) Tutorials on working with wax. Learn how to create candles, wax dip fabric items, and more!	Doll Making (6) Read our doll making tutorials to learn step by step on how to create a doll from head to toe!	Doughs & Clays (3) Learn how to work with clay, make your own cinnamon dough, and more!
	Hang Tags & Paper Art (2) Learn how to stain, decorate, and more with tags and paper!	Holiday Projects (3) Tutorials for a variety of Christmas holiday projects. Fun for the whole family!	Lamps & Lighting (4) Learn different techniques to create unique lamps and lighting accessories.
	Miscellaneous (11) Miscellaneous tutorials.	Painting (6) Learn different techniques for primitive painting. See also our Wood Projects category for other painting tutorials!	Scents (7) Learn how to make a variety of scented items like fixens, simmering teas, room sprays, and more!
	Sewing Projects & Quilt Making (3) Learn how to make quilts, pillows, make-do's, and other sewing projects!	Soap Making (1) Learn how to make different types of soaps and more!	Staining & Grubbing (8) Learn different techniques to stain your creations, distress items, rust metal, and more!
	Stitchery (2) Learn about different stitches, techniques, and more!	Wood Projects (4) Learn how to make a variety of wood projects from signs to furniture!

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