http://www.instructables.com Member Feed Fri, 24 May 2013 15:14:12 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Sprouting-Chia-and-Other-Small-Seeds/ /files/deriv/FW2/KIR9/HGH70QF6/FW2KIR9HGH70QF6.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FW2/KIR9/HGH70QF6/FW2KIR9HGH70QF6.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FW2/KIR9/HGH70QF6/FW2KIR9HGH70QF6.SMALL.jpg ELGIODJHGH6RJDW ChrysN In this Instructable I will show you how to sprout small mucilaginous seeds. Because these seeds form a mucilaginous coat when soaked in water they can't be sprouted using the usual mason jar method. These seeds are best grown on terracotta, clay or ceramic dishes or trays. If you are familiar with ...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 17 May 2013 02:37:01 PDT Sprouting-Chia-and-Other-Small-Seeds http://www.instructables.com/id/Crochet-Gandalf-the-Grey/
Crochet Gandalf the Grey - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F0X/DZ8J/HFD1F325/F0XDZ8JHFD1F325.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F0X/DZ8J/HFD1F325/F0XDZ8JHFD1F325.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F0X/DZ8J/HFD1F325/F0XDZ8JHFD1F325.SMALL.jpg EWA72NLHFD0Z1S9 ChrysN In this instructable I will show you how to crochet Gandalf the Grey.   He has a staff that lights up and the bowl of his pipe glows in the dark.  My Gandalf is as was described in the book The Hobbit: ...an old man with a staff. He had a tall pointed blue hat, a long grey cloak, a silver scarf ove...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 18 Apr 2013 02:37:03 PDT Crochet-Gandalf-the-Grey http://www.instructables.com/id/Fantasy-Map-Luminaries/
Fantasy Map Luminaries - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FH2/FRW8/HEXS6TCC/FH2FRW8HEXS6TCC.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FH2/FRW8/HEXS6TCC/FH2FRW8HEXS6TCC.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FH2/FRW8/HEXS6TCC/FH2FRW8HEXS6TCC.SMALL.jpg ENCBDT6HEXSSFLM ChrysN A few years ago laxap posted these gorgeous Tea Light Lamps which I have always wanted to make myself.  I finally got around to it, though I made a geekier version.  I used video game maps instead of the Japanese prints used in the original. And like laxap's original, they are easy to make.
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Continue Reading »]]> play Tue, 14 May 2013 11:33:56 PDT Fantasy-Map-Luminaries http://www.instructables.com/id/Colourful-Crane-Mobile/
Colourful Crane Mobile - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FN0/8NHF/HELXCV66/FN08NHFHELXCV66.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FN0/8NHF/HELXCV66/FN08NHFHELXCV66.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FN0/8NHF/HELXCV66/FN08NHFHELXCV66.SMALL.jpg EQ8IW2PHELX7242 ChrysN A few year back I had folded a bunch of origami cranes that I had hanging from a long strand in the corner of my room.  I got a bit bored with the way it look so I made a mobile with the cranes to change things up.  The cranes were in pastel shades so I arranged them like a rainbow.  The cranes move...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:30:02 PDT Colourful-Crane-Mobile http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Cardboard-Sketchbook/
DIY Cardboard Sketchbook - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FQ7/ORU3/HD4VN7NH/FQ7ORU3HD4VN7NH.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FQ7/ORU3/HD4VN7NH/FQ7ORU3HD4VN7NH.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FQ7/ORU3/HD4VN7NH/FQ7ORU3HD4VN7NH.SMALL.jpg ETCA939HD4VPJ4D ChrysN I made a sketch book that I can take along with me.  It has elastic to hold some pens and pencils and a pouch for an eraser or pencil sharpener.  You can add more paper when you use it up and take your artwork out and store it. This sketch book is made from corrugated cardboard, duct tape and other ...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 26 Feb 2013 02:37:03 PST DIY-Cardboard-Sketchbook http://www.instructables.com/id/Hobbit-Door-With-a-View-of-the-Shire/
Hobbit Door (With a View of the Shire) - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FTA/OOZR/HCJOSCML/FTAOOZRHCJOSCML.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FTA/OOZR/HCJOSCML/FTAOOZRHCJOSCML.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FTA/OOZR/HCJOSCML/FTAOOZRHCJOSCML.SMALL.jpg EQACMFNHCLBWWAS ChrysN  In this instructable I have made a Hobbit door to hang on a wall, it is in fact Bilbo's (and Frodo"s) door.  When it is closed you see the inside of the door (within Bag End).  When you open the door you have a view from the Shire with a quote from Tolkien.  I was inspired to make this when I saw ...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:00:03 PDT Hobbit-Door-With-a-View-of-the-Shire http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Multi-Tool-for-Women/
Pocket Multi-Tool for Women - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F8U/6CA5/HBNXV2QI/F8U6CA5HBNXV2QI.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F8U/6CA5/HBNXV2QI/F8U6CA5HBNXV2QI.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F8U/6CA5/HBNXV2QI/F8U6CA5HBNXV2QI.SMALL.jpg EALDMZ4HAWBX0JC ChrysN This idea came to me after reading a forum discussion here at Instructables regarding whether or not women carry pocket knives or scissors.  I was wondering if perhaps it was because pocket knives and multi-tools tend to look too manly.  They are often  too bulky to carry in one's pocket and not som...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:30:03 PST Pocket-Multi-Tool-for-Women http://www.instructables.com/id/Miniature-Nativity/
Miniature Nativity Scene - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F69/B6MY/HAUNMN49/F69B6MYHAUNMN49.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F69/B6MY/HAUNMN49/F69B6MYHAUNMN49.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F69/B6MY/HAUNMN49/F69B6MYHAUNMN49.SMALL.jpg E9ED7LDHAQ302IQ ChrysN I saw these adorable miniature nativity figurines in a store.  They looked like a perfect gift more my mother, thought I would have to build a little stable/cattle shed to go with it.  I used some bits of wood, branches and moss to make it.  I had at first intended to glue the little figurines onto ...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 26 Dec 2012 02:37:00 PST Miniature-Nativity http://www.instructables.com/id/Doctor-Who-Diary/
Doctor Who Diary - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FOG/C1SQ/HAOPY9K7/FOGC1SQHAOPY9K7.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FOG/C1SQ/HAOPY9K7/FOGC1SQHAOPY9K7.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FOG/C1SQ/HAOPY9K7/FOGC1SQHAOPY9K7.SMALL.jpg EOH5AC2HAOPQ8IL ChrysN Here is a great gift for the Doctor Who fan in your life, a Doctor Who Tardis Diary. If you've seen the Doctor Who episodes you are probably familiar with River Song's diary.  It as given to her by the Doctor to keep track of their meetings and adventures together (spoilers!) and resembles the Tardi...
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Continue Reading »]]> play Mon, 17 Dec 2012 02:37:01 PST Doctor-Who-Diary http://www.instructables.com/id/Singing-Crochet-Chickadee/
Singing Crochet Chickadee - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F7A/SJTJ/H9K2FRVI/F7ASJTJH9K2FRVI.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F7A/SJTJ/H9K2FRVI/F7ASJTJH9K2FRVI.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F7A/SJTJ/H9K2FRVI/F7ASJTJH9K2FRVI.SMALL.jpg E5DQCJSH9G171GT ChrysN In the Spring and Summer the cedars trees in my back yard are full of little Black-capped Chickadees flitting about singing their lovely song.  But during the Fall and Winter months they become scarce likely ranging farther out for food.  I miss seeing them and so does my cat who watches them from t...
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