http://www.instructables.com Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:17:04 PST BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/contest/arduino2012/ /files/deriv/F26/CS8W/GY4RG99I/F26CS8WGY4RG99I.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F26/CS8W/GY4RG99I/F26CS8WGY4RG99I.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F26/CS8W/GY4RG99I/F26CS8WGY4RG99I.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus We haven't been able to get enough of the Arduino and many others haven't either. It's helped with so many different projects that it deserves its own contest and so we're having the Arduino Challenge, brought to you by RadioShack! The only rule for entry is that your Instructable must involve an A...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 Feb 2012 14:11:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/contest/makeitreal/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/QM9U/GY4RTR5J/FSJQM9UGY4RTR5J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/QM9U/GY4RTR5J/FSJQM9UGY4RTR5J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/QM9U/GY4RTR5J/FSJQM9UGY4RTR5J.SMALL.jpg Carleyy This is your chance to win an Objet 3D Printer with a 6 month supply of 3D printing materials.  Ten first prize winners will receive an Up! 3D Printer.  Twenty runners-up will receive free 3D printing services. To enter, post an Instructable that shows how to turn a virtual item into a tangible obj...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:46:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/contest/snow2012/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/JY7W/GXKA1GAX/F25JY7WGXKA1GAX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/JY7W/GXKA1GAX/F25JY7WGXKA1GAX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/JY7W/GXKA1GAX/F25JY7WGXKA1GAX.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Are you ready for all that snow coming your way? We’re having another Snow Challenge, time to get outside and show us what you can make with snow. Upload photos, a video, or a step-by-step Instructable of anything snow related to enter! The only criteria is that it must involve snow; so show us your...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:06:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/contest/valentines2012/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/8G0D/GXDWPQ9A/FSV8G0DGXDWPQ9A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/8G0D/GXDWPQ9A/FSV8G0DGXDWPQ9A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/8G0D/GXDWPQ9A/FSV8G0DGXDWPQ9A.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Valentine's Day may be a month away, but now is the perfect time to get started on that perfect gift - and enter to win an iPad! Ready to start? Click here! Multiple entries are accepted, but each entrant can only win one prize. Contest is open to entries from US, Canada [excluding Quebec], U...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:14:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/contest/furniture/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9T/BPEJ/GWXCYLE6/F9TBPEJGWXCYLE6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9T/BPEJ/GWXCYLE6/F9TBPEJGWXCYLE6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9T/BPEJ/GWXCYLE6/F9TBPEJGWXCYLE6.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Furniture. It keeps stuff off the ground, you need it, and it’s easy to build for yourself. Though it can be difficult to execute perfectly, there are few builds more rewarding then one that you see and use every day. For your chance to win a MacBook Pro, Dremel Saw-Max, Dremel Trio, Dremel Multi-M...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Jan 2012 09:18:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/contest/coffee/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/KOCW/GWNWH4WZ/FYWKOCWGWNWH4WZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/KOCW/GWNWH4WZ/FYWKOCWGWNWH4WZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/KOCW/GWNWH4WZ/FYWKOCWGWNWH4WZ.SMALL.jpg Carleyy With days as short as they are, it's important to start them the right way: with a healthy dose of caffeine. Everyone has their own way to get coffee into their slurping cavern: black as night and sweet as sin, buried under a layer of whipped cream, in a vacuum-walled and commute-dented carafe, or s...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:30:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/contest/toy2/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/BP11/GWDXVWWD/FKQBP11GWDXVWWD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/BP11/GWDXVWWD/FKQBP11GWDXVWWD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/BP11/GWDXVWWD/FKQBP11GWDXVWWD.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Calling all toy enthusiasts! Got a great toy idea? Want to make something amazing with all those LEGO blocks? Design a toy out of any material you like, or use existing toys to make a new toy! To enter the Toy Challenge 2, create an original photo, video or step-by-step Instructable of your toy cr...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:42:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/contest/sewwarm2/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/1XXT/GWDXVWUO/F1R1XXTGWDXVWUO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/1XXT/GWDXVWUO/F1R1XXTGWDXVWUO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/1XXT/GWDXVWUO/F1R1XXTGWDXVWUO.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Sew something to keep yourself warm this winter for a chance to win a new sewing machine and serger package!! We're looking for original Photo, Step-by-Step, or Video Instructables! Ready to start? Click here! Multiple entries are accepted, but each entrant can only win one prize. Contest i...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:54:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/contest/gift2011/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/X0AM/GVO98VLE/FLHX0AMGVO98VLE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/X0AM/GVO98VLE/FLHX0AMGVO98VLE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/X0AM/GVO98VLE/FLHX0AMGVO98VLE.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Its that time of year again! As the holiday season approaches its time to plan out gifts for friends and family. Show your love this year with some awesome handmade gifts! Share your original Photo, Step-by-Step, or Video Instructables detailing how you make your handmade gifts for your chance to w...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:58:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/contest/teacher/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO9/316C/GVIYJWE3/FO9316CGVIYJWE3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO9/316C/GVIYJWE3/FO9316CGVIYJWE3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO9/316C/GVIYJWE3/FO9316CGVIYJWE3.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Teachers! The holidays are nearly upon us, and you know what that means: time to tweak your lessons for the next term. As you develop your curriculum and put the finishing touches on your upcoming units, we thought you might like the chance to win a sweet, new Macbook Air or some gift certificate ca...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:45:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/contest/cookies/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/KSTB/GVHH1K3X/FWAKSTBGVHH1K3X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/KSTB/GVHH1K3X/FWAKSTBGVHH1K3X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/KSTB/GVHH1K3X/FWAKSTBGVHH1K3X.SMALL.jpg Carleyy There is nothing like warm homemade cookies on a cold winter night. Show us how you spread the love with your own magical cookie recipes and designs! Share your original Photo, Step-by-Step, or Video Instructables detailing how you make cookies something special for your chance to win some awesome ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:27:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/contest/shopbot/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/38GN/GX6OVXYK/FU238GNGX6OVXYK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/38GN/GX6OVXYK/FU238GNGX6OVXYK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/38GN/GX6OVXYK/FU238GNGX6OVXYK.SMALL.jpg Carleyy You have asked and we have listened. We're giving away a Shopbot! A Shopbot is basically a CNC router capable of cutting and carving intricate shapes out of a wide variety of materials such as full-sized sheets of plywood and acrylic. Simply send it your design files, and the machine cuts them int...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:17:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/contest/halloween2011grandprize/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/VDGB/GV8UU7YY/FU7VDGBGV8UU7YY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/VDGB/GV8UU7YY/FU7VDGBGV8UU7YY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/VDGB/GV8UU7YY/FU7VDGBGV8UU7YY.SMALL.jpg Carleyy All Hallow’s Eve is approaching, a night of fun preceded by weeks of DIY preparation, which is why it’s our favorite holiday. Get ready to submit your awesome costume, haunted house, gruesome treats, or anything else to celebrate Halloween. You’ll be eligible for some fantastic prizes while terrify...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:38:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/contest/sciencefair/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/FYKB/GTMP7TW0/FEIFYKBGTMP7TW0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/FYKB/GTMP7TW0/FEIFYKBGTMP7TW0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/FYKB/GTMP7TW0/FEIFYKBGTMP7TW0.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Calling all mad scientists! Come forth from your secret lairs. This is your moment to scheme in the sun (and wince uncomfortably in the sunlight). Bring out all of your devious scientific experiments for your chance to win a complete pet jellyfish kit from Jellyfish Art or a Celestron USB microsco...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:00:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/glow/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/6FYQ/GTKH9XAN/FM26FYQGTKH9XAN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/6FYQ/GTKH9XAN/FM26FYQGTKH9XAN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/6FYQ/GTKH9XAN/FM26FYQGTKH9XAN.SMALL.jpg Carleyy As the days get shorter and the winter sets in, there is one thing for certain, the opportunity to light up the night increases. With this in mind, we bring you the Make It Glow contest. Show us all of the ways you brighten the dark winter days for your chance to win a Macbook Air or iPad2. This c...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:07:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/halloween2011epiccostumes/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4G/E31D/GT2P2OLC/F4GE31DGT2P2OLC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4G/E31D/GT2P2OLC/F4GE31DGT2P2OLC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4G/E31D/GT2P2OLC/F4GE31DGT2P2OLC.SMALL.jpg Carleyy All Hallow’s Eve is approaching, a night of fun preceded by weeks of DIY preparation, which is why it’s our favorite holiday. Get ready to submit your awesome costume, haunted house, gruesome treats, or anything else to celebrate Halloween. You’ll be eligible for some fantastic prizes while terrify...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:48:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/halloween2011easycostumes/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/0QOC/GSUT1PE8/FLH0QOCGSUT1PE8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/0QOC/GSUT1PE8/FLH0QOCGSUT1PE8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/0QOC/GSUT1PE8/FLH0QOCGSUT1PE8.SMALL.jpg Carleyy All Hallow’s Eve is approaching, a night of fun preceded by weeks of DIY preparation, which is why it’s our favorite holiday. Get ready to submit your awesome costume, haunted house, gruesome treats, or anything else to celebrate Halloween. You’ll be eligible for some fantastic prizes while terrify...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:48:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/halloween2011photos/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/XQD4/GSUT1PEM/FYGXQD4GSUT1PEM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/XQD4/GSUT1PEM/FYGXQD4GSUT1PEM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/XQD4/GSUT1PEM/FYGXQD4GSUT1PEM.SMALL.jpg Carleyy All Hallow’s Eve is approaching, a night of fun preceded by weeks of DIY preparation, which is why it’s our favorite holiday. Get ready to submit your awesome costume, haunted house, gruesome treats, or anything else to celebrate Halloween. You’ll be eligible for some fantastic prizes while terrify...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:47:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/halloween2011food/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/TGHH/GT2P3BFJ/FC5TGHHGT2P3BFJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/TGHH/GT2P3BFJ/FC5TGHHGT2P3BFJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/TGHH/GT2P3BFJ/FC5TGHHGT2P3BFJ.SMALL.jpg Carleyy All Hallow’s Eve is approaching, a night of fun preceded by weeks of DIY preparation, which is why it’s our favorite holiday. Get ready to submit your awesome costume, haunted house, gruesome treats, or anything else to celebrate Halloween. You’ll be eligible for some fantastic prizes while terrify...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:47:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/halloween2011props/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/43KL/GSUSNBXV/F1343KLGSUSNBXV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/43KL/GSUSNBXV/F1343KLGSUSNBXV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/43KL/GSUSNBXV/F1343KLGSUSNBXV.SMALL.jpg Carleyy All Hallow’s Eve is approaching, a night of fun preceded by weeks of DIY preparation, which is why it’s our favorite holiday. Get ready to submit your awesome costume, haunted house, gruesome treats, or anything else to celebrate Halloween. You’ll be eligible for some fantastic prizes while terrify...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:47:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/halloween2011decorations/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/YM3I/GT2P3BXO/F9LYM3IGT2P3BXO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/YM3I/GT2P3BXO/F9LYM3IGT2P3BXO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/YM3I/GT2P3BXO/F9LYM3IGT2P3BXO.SMALL.jpg Carleyy All Hallow’s Eve is approaching, a night of fun preceded by weeks of DIY preparation, which is why it’s our favorite holiday. Get ready to submit your awesome costume, haunted house, gruesome treats, or anything else to celebrate Halloween. You’ll be eligible for some fantastic prizes while terrify...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:47:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/hackit/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/5PEU/GSWZBPWB/FKI5PEUGSWZBPWB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/5PEU/GSWZBPWB/FKI5PEUGSWZBPWB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/5PEU/GSWZBPWB/FKI5PEUGSWZBPWB.SMALL.jpg Carleyy It is undeniable that there are so many mind-blowing hacks, not only on this website, but out and about in the world at large. As the systems and objects around us become more complex, the opportunity for analyzing and reconfiguring them grows larger by the day. Enter your best hack for your chance...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:37:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/pixlr/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/8XPC/GSWZBPJD/FM68XPCGSWZBPJD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/8XPC/GSWZBPJD/FM68XPCGSWZBPJD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/8XPC/GSWZBPJD/FM68XPCGSWZBPJD.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Share your skills in our Halloween photo editing challenge!  Use any image editor you like to spookify your images, and create a Step-by-Step Instructable to teach the rest of us how you made it happen. We've teamed up with the free online image editor Pixlr this Halloween to find the best Hallowee...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:39:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/pocketsize/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/M25A/GSRO5POJ/F3ZM25AGSRO5POJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/M25A/GSRO5POJ/F3ZM25AGSRO5POJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/M25A/GSRO5POJ/F3ZM25AGSRO5POJ.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus It's amazing what awesome things you can fit in a pocket these days. Enter the Pocket-Sized Contest! Create any Instructable that is "pocket-sized" and to win the ultimate of pocket-sized prizes, a Pentax Q digital camera. So, think big and work small and enter your best pocket-sized Instructables...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:50:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/survival/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/OM3R/GS8OT4PM/FTJOM3RGS8OT4PM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/OM3R/GS8OT4PM/FTJOM3RGS8OT4PM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/OM3R/GS8OT4PM/FTJOM3RGS8OT4PM.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Do you know what it take to survive in the wild? If so, then share your tips in our Survival Challenge! What does it take to win the Survival Challenge? Create a step by step, video or photo Instructable that demonstrates your keen survival skills. We're looking for your Instructables on topics s...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:15:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/makeitstick2/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7I/QXEV/GRTHMWVC/F7IQXEVGRTHMWVC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7I/QXEV/GRTHMWVC/F7IQXEVGRTHMWVC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7I/QXEV/GRTHMWVC/F7IQXEVGRTHMWVC.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus Adhesives keep our projects from falling apart and we love them. Gorilla Glue makes some of the best adhesives round so we teamed up with them again for the 2nd Annual Make It Stick Contest! The rules are simple: make a new Instructable that involves an adhesive to enter the contest. It can be a p...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Sep 2011 14:26:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/sharespace/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/381S/GS3BB6T0/F7V381SGS3BB6T0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/381S/GS3BB6T0/F7V381SGS3BB6T0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/381S/GS3BB6T0/F7V381SGS3BB6T0.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus Take a few photos of your space and tell us how IKEA can improve your life at home. The Grand Prize winner will receive a $1,000 to redecorate the room and also have their before and after photos featured on the new IKEA Share Space community! What you need to do to enter is to create a new photo ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:23:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/playwithyourfood/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/7A0Y/GRFMVQTG/FM07A0YGRFMVQTG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/7A0Y/GRFMVQTG/FM07A0YGRFMVQTG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/7A0Y/GRFMVQTG/FM07A0YGRFMVQTG.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Finally it's OK to play with your food!  From bento boxes to mashed potato sculptures, we want to bring out your inner culinary artist. Enter the Play With Your Food Challenge with a brand new step-by-step, photo, or video Instructable demonstrating how you like to make mealtime more entertaining f...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:29:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/epilog4/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/CR42/GR9T2DRJ/F3ZCR42GR9T2DRJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/CR42/GR9T2DRJ/F3ZCR42GR9T2DRJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/CR42/GR9T2DRJ/F3ZCR42GR9T2DRJ.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus The Epilog Challenge is back again! We've teamed up with Epilog Laser to give away a Zing laser cutter to the most awesome new Instructable posted between August 16th to November 14th. The Epilog Zing laser cutter is an awesome machine: you can engrave and cut a wide variety of materials with pin...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:05:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/camping/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/PI0B/GQYGLEOR/FPNPI0BGQYGLEOR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/PI0B/GQYGLEOR/FPNPI0BGQYGLEOR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/PI0B/GQYGLEOR/FPNPI0BGQYGLEOR.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus Instructables is launching our summer camping challenge and we would love to see your favorite DIY camping gear.  Submit a new Instructable that relates to camping and you'll be entered to win! We've partnered with Coleman to offer some great prizes for avid campers. So what are you waiting for? ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Aug 2011 15:25:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/polyform/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/2I6M/GQYG5TOW/FZP2I6MGQYG5TOW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/2I6M/GQYG5TOW/FZP2I6MGQYG5TOW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/2I6M/GQYG5TOW/FZP2I6MGQYG5TOW.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus We're teaming up with Polyform, the makers of Sculpey polymer clay, to bring you the Polyform Play With Clay Challenge! Whether you prefer to work in polymer, water-based, oil-based, air-dry or kiln-fired clay, it's all good. And if you've never tried, but always been tempted to try your hand at pla...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Aug 2011 16:19:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/clocks/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/SRGE/GQTM02LL/FYLSRGEGQTM02LL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/SRGE/GQTM02LL/FYLSRGEGQTM02LL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/SRGE/GQTM02LL/FYLSRGEGQTM02LL.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus We're counting down to find the best clock-related Instructables! Enter the Clocks Challenge with a brand new Instructable related to clocks and you could win some awesome prizes. Whether you've got an LED clock to share or a traditional clock you've made by hand, they're all eligible for the cloc...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Aug 2011 16:09:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/cameraphoto/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWV/DRK3/GQ5QCGEK/FWVDRK3GQ5QCGEK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWV/DRK3/GQ5QCGEK/FWVDRK3GQ5QCGEK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWV/DRK3/GQ5QCGEK/FWVDRK3GQ5QCGEK.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus If you love taking photos and want to share your photography knowledge with Instructables, the Epson Camera Contest is for you! Create a brand new Instructable that is related to photography or cameras to win awesome prizes from Epson. What types of projects are eligible to win? DIY cameras, filte...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Aug 2011 16:52:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/canit/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0R/JK10/GQ5QBYXP/F0RJK10GQ5QBYXP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0R/JK10/GQ5QBYXP/F0RJK10GQ5QBYXP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0R/JK10/GQ5QBYXP/F0RJK10GQ5QBYXP.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Summer's harvest provides a bounty of home canning opportunities, and we want to know how you capture the season's flavors to enjoy all year long. Whether you can fruits, veggies, salsa, jams, jellies, or anything else, we want you to share your skills. Enter your original Step-by-Step, Photo, or V...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:16:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/green/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/GQN2/GP7II2R9/F3KGQN2GP7II2R9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/GQN2/GP7II2R9/F3KGQN2GP7II2R9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/GQN2/GP7II2R9/F3KGQN2GP7II2R9.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus Have you come up with a great "green" solution for your home, work or life? Show us what you've done in a new Instructable and you could win! How to win the Green Living and Technology Challenge? Show us how green you can be in the following areas: Solar powered, cleaning, composting, spa products ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:10:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/pets/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/PL7Z/GPVF227F/FKIPL7ZGPVF227F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/PL7Z/GPVF227F/FKIPL7ZGPVF227F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/PL7Z/GPVF227F/FKIPL7ZGPVF227F.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo We know you love your pet, and we want to see all the ways you show it.  Share your original Photo, Step-by-Step, or Video Instructables all about the handcrafted toys, homemade treats, special training methods, and everything else for your chance to win!   We're giving away some great cameras so yo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Jul 2011 17:06:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/launchit/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/46V0/GPBDI75Q/FZ046V0GPBDI75Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/46V0/GPBDI75Q/FZ046V0GPBDI75Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/46V0/GPBDI75Q/FZ046V0GPBDI75Q.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus Welcome to the Launch it! Challenge. We're looking for your best and most creative projects that launch up in the air or launch something in the air. Project may include: rockets, paper airplanes, K'nex guns, shooters, bubbles, balloons, nerf and much more! Create a new Instructable showing us how ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Jul 2011 16:23:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/usb2011/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/Q9EW/GPBDGP3D/FHIQ9EWGPBDGP3D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/Q9EW/GPBDGP3D/FHIQ9EWGPBDGP3D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/Q9EW/GPBDGP3D/FHIQ9EWGPBDGP3D.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus One of your favorite contests of the year is back! Bring on the USB Contest! Want to win the USB Contest?Publish a new Instructable that involves a USB port. Anything goes, so long as it involves USB. Show us your creativity and ingenuity and you could go home with some awesome prizes. Ready t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Jul 2011 16:14:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/watersports/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGZ/WNVZ/GPBDF8PL/FGZWNVZGPBDF8PL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGZ/WNVZ/GPBDF8PL/FGZWNVZGPBDF8PL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGZ/WNVZ/GPBDF8PL/FGZWNVZGPBDF8PL.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus Summer has finally arrived, and we are looking for your best video, photo or step-by-step Instructables related to fun on the water! How to win the Watersports Summer Challenge? We're looking for Instructables like homemade kayaks, canoes, windsurfers, paddles, water games, toys and more! Show us ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:44:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/scanpan/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/7URY/GPBDF8LC/FE97URYGPBDF8LC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/7URY/GPBDF8LC/FE97URYGPBDF8LC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/7URY/GPBDF8LC/FE97URYGPBDF8LC.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Whether you've got a great family recipe, or a new idea to get the family together in the kitchen we want to see it!  Share your Great Uncle's perfect bolognese or your tricks for getting the kids to help out with dinner for your chance to win some great new cookware from Scanpan!  Enter your new, ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Jun 2011 18:34:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/wedding/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/ZV92/GOW3YUNG/FKCZV92GOW3YUNG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/ZV92/GOW3YUNG/FKCZV92GOW3YUNG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/ZV92/GOW3YUNG/FKCZV92GOW3YUNG.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus Show us how you make this special day even more unique. Every detail from ceremony to reception provides the perfect opportunity to DIY. Make a new Step-by-Step, Photo, or Video Instructable that shows us how you would personalize a wedding day - food, flowers, gifts, decorations, wardrobe - we wa...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:37:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/krylonsummer/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/9YFF/GP0Y52DP/F859YFFGP0Y52DP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/9YFF/GP0Y52DP/F859YFFGP0Y52DP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/9YFF/GP0Y52DP/F859YFFGP0Y52DP.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus Summertime means summer projects. There's plenty of sunshine and warm weather to tackle lots of painting jobs that you've been thinking about since the winter. So to celebrate we've teamed up with Krylon for the 2nd Annual Summer Contest! The rules are simple: publish a new photo, video, or step b...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:16:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/space/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/2OJA/GOZIQIV4/FO62OJAGOZIQIV4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/2OJA/GOZIQIV4/FO62OJAGOZIQIV4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/2OJA/GOZIQIV4/FO62OJAGOZIQIV4.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus We're blasting off to the final frontier with our Space Contest! Create a step-by-step, video or photo Instructable that's related to space and you could win! What types of entries are eligible for the Space Contest? Sci-fi, space, telescope mods, satellites, high altitude balloons, amateur radio a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:10:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/fitness/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/9NJ4/GOW3YC1N/FHE9NJ4GOW3YC1N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/9NJ4/GOW3YC1N/FHE9NJ4GOW3YC1N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/9NJ4/GOW3YC1N/FHE9NJ4GOW3YC1N.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo UPDATE:  We've extended the deadline!  You've got two more weeks to show us what you've got. Whether you're trying to bulk up, slim down, or just get moving, we want to see how you do it in the Fitness Challenge!  Share your original Step-by-Step, Photos, or Video Instructable for your chance to wi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:18:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/makeitmove/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F34/DWOK/GOV8F2A3/F34DWOKGOV8F2A3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F34/DWOK/GOV8F2A3/F34DWOKGOV8F2A3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F34/DWOK/GOV8F2A3/F34DWOKGOV8F2A3.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus Instructables is running its first Make It Move Challenge! Toy cars, remote controlled planes, walking robots, animatronic toys, Kinect hacks and more. If you built it and it moves, you can enter it! How to win the Make It Move Challenge? All entries must include original photos. Step-by-Step and V...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:36:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/micro2/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/5LR6/GONGWPB6/FRA5LR6GONGWPB6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/5LR6/GONGWPB6/FRA5LR6GONGWPB6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/5LR6/GONGWPB6/FRA5LR6GONGWPB6.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus Microcontrollers are perfect tools for making things move, and controlling other things like home automation, wheels, legs, tracks, terminator robots and more! How to enter the Microcontroller Contest? Create a new photo, video, or step by step Instructable which incorporates a microcontr...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Jun 2011 09:07:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/comic/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/H4T5/GOHM3LO8/FXQH4T5GOHM3LO8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/H4T5/GOHM3LO8/FXQH4T5GOHM3LO8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/H4T5/GOHM3LO8/FXQH4T5GOHM3LO8.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus Calling all superheroes! We're looking for your best comic-themed Instructables for our Comic Contest. Here are the types of Instructables we're looking for: Superhero and comic themed costumes, drawings, artwork, toys, games. Drawing techniques, manga, amigurumi patterns, keychain designs, sticke...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Jun 2011 11:31:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/toy/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/Y8ZE/GOFFMELY/FV8Y8ZEGOFFMELY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/Y8ZE/GOFFMELY/FV8Y8ZEGOFFMELY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/Y8ZE/GOFFMELY/FV8Y8ZEGOFFMELY.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus Do you have an incredible toy idea you've always dreamed of making? What about building something cool with all those extra Legos and K'Nex? Now's your chance! You may design a toy out of whatever material you desire or use existing toys to make a new toy! To enter the Toy Challenge, create an ori...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Jun 2011 10:34:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/chilipepper/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNG/PU7P/GOHMGET3/FNGPU7PGOHMGET3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNG/PU7P/GOHMGET3/FNGPU7PGOHMGET3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNG/PU7P/GOHMGET3/FNGPU7PGOHMGET3.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo If you like it hot, this is the challenge for you!  Even if you can't make it to the 2011 Eat Real Festival in person, you can share your chili know-how online.  Show us how you like to spice things up in the Chili Pepper Challenge.   Enter your original Step-by-Step, Photo, or Video Instructable ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Jun 2011 08:28:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/contest/bbq2011/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/XVB6/GO6V9LXD/FPXXVB6GO6V9LXD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/XVB6/GO6V9LXD/FPXXVB6GO6V9LXD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/XVB6/GO6V9LXD/FPXXVB6GO6V9LXD.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo It's summer time! Time to dust of your grills, smokers, and barbeques and show us how you do it right. We want to see all of your perfect bbq recipes, as well as how you build, fix, and mod your own grillers. Share your new Step-by-Step, Photo, or Video Instructables with original content for a ch...
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