Category Archives: Things to make

Video: Create DIY garden markers

Sarah Chain shows two ideas for do-it-yourself garden markers made from utensils, corks, skewers and chalkboard paint in this May 12, 2013, Smart tip video.

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Turn Kleenex box into gift card holder and two gift tags

I love when I have those aha recycle moments, when I see a use for something I’m about to discard. Such was the case recently with this empty tissue box. What I ended up with was an “envelope” to present … Continue reading

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Catch up with Smart this weekend

Catch up with Smart magazine posts from the week of March 17, 2013.

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Video: Create yarn eggs for Easter

Sarah Chain shows you how to create yarn eggs for Easter in this Smart tip video created March 22, 2013.

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A science experiment for the first day of spring

Try this egg-bounce experiment, but be aware — York resident Larry Ruth says it only works on the first day of spring.

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Video: Create a decorative plastic bag holder

Plastic, plastic everywhere! What to do with these plastic bags? Roll them up and create a decorative holder from an empty wipes container.

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Rhoad to the Altar: DIY book-page paper roses

A do-it-yourself tutorial on book-page paper flowers inspired Abby to get crafty while at home this week.

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Catch up with Smart this weekend

Check out posts from Smart magazine for the week of Feb. 10, 2013.

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A cute, fun and fast valentine to make with your kids

Smart blogger Brittany Wilson shares how to make a fun, cute and fast valentine with your kids.

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Video: Create a hanging organizer for scarves

Create a hanging scarf organizer by attaching shower hooks to a clothes hanger, all for less than $5.

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