http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 09:41:56 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Put-Your-Homework-to-Good-Use/
Put Your Homework to Good Use - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/ZF96/HFD0ZCMW/F44ZF96HFD0ZCMW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/ZF96/HFD0ZCMW/F44ZF96HFD0ZCMW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/ZF96/HFD0ZCMW/F44ZF96HFD0ZCMW.SMALL.jpg girly234567 Alright, Its that time of the year. This year was tougher then the last. Fortunately, Summer is calling your name. Video games, late nights, freedom, and all!  But what to do with all this leftover work. I mean really? Mrs. EveryoneShouldLoveMath would not ease up on those extra equations! But Hol...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:15:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Happy-Easter-Dont-Paint-Your-Eggs-Paint-Your-Sp/
Happy Easter: Don't Paint Your Eggs, Paint Your Sphero - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/NMER/HET133R7/FBJNMERHET133R7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/NMER/HET133R7/FBJNMERHET133R7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/NMER/HET133R7/FBJNMERHET133R7.SMALL.jpg gosphero This Easter, forget the vinegar and food dye. Paint your Sphero instead! If you’ve been hanging around our Facebook page over the last few months, you’ve probably seen a hand-painted Sphero rolling around. Every now and then we’ll give away a custom ball as a prize, say for the Show Us Your Balls or...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:21:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Adventure-Time-Shoes/
Adventure Time Shoes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/HSN8/HDOVWH2O/FE0HSN8HDOVWH2O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/HSN8/HDOVWH2O/FE0HSN8HDOVWH2O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/HSN8/HDOVWH2O/FE0HSN8HDOVWH2O.SMALL.jpg ecsaul23 This isn't much of a step by step because the process is pretty simple and obvious but here goes. These are my Adventure Time shoes. Total time it took me to make these was about 4 hours because I draw and paint slow :p ***UPDATE*** Added photos of my second pair of shoes on step 5. Much more comfo...
By: ecsaul23

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:03:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Paintbrush-Roll-up-Travel-Kit/
Paintbrush Roll-up Travel Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/G1CH/HD4VGBWE/FDLG1CHHD4VGBWE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/G1CH/HD4VGBWE/FDLG1CHHD4VGBWE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/G1CH/HD4VGBWE/FDLG1CHHD4VGBWE.SMALL.gif Jessie Marie I recently have gotten into painting and have acquired a large bag of paintbrushes that I store in a drawer. It really wasn't working out to have the brushes all disorganized, all different sizes thrust into a plastic bag. Then the idea dawned on me. I was going to make an easily portable roll-up pa...
By: Jessie Marie

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:27:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bowling-Pin-Costuming/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZA/SKJD/HD4VG16Z/FZASKJDHD4VG16Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZA/SKJD/HD4VG16Z/FZASKJDHD4VG16Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZA/SKJD/HD4VG16Z/FZASKJDHD4VG16Z.SMALL.jpg ecsaul23 These are a few of the bowling pins we made during teen camp at the youth center. The Finn and Jake (left and center) were made by a teen and the Mordecai (right) was made my me. The first two are just painted to be a likeness of the characters. The last one is painted and then fabric paper was us...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:10:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-skinny-spray-paint-cap/
Custom skinny spray paint cap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/QU4C/HD4VF7EX/FJQQU4CHD4VF7EX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/QU4C/HD4VF7EX/FJQQU4CHD4VF7EX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/QU4C/HD4VF7EX/FJQQU4CHD4VF7EX.SMALL.jpg conceptualstratagem The needle cap is used in technical aerosol painting for effects and detail work. This tutorial shows how to modify it into a custom skinny cap. If left unmodified it produces a strong flow of paint suitable for bursts of color as well as drip effects, basically a splatter cap. Experimentation with ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:11:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Gravity-Puzzle-Brain-Game/
How to Make a Gravity Puzzle (Brain Game) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/Q9NK/HBNXVBGL/FGEQ9NKHBNXVBGL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/Q9NK/HBNXVBGL/FGEQ9NKHBNXVBGL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/Q9NK/HBNXVBGL/FGEQ9NKHBNXVBGL.SMALL.jpg The King of Random Watch the Video! This little brain game is all about engineering a lower center of gravity. The idea has been around forever, but most people still can't do it. The challenge is simple .. just balance these 14 nails on one nail head.  The nails can't touch anything except each other, and they al...
By: The King of Random

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:36:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Mache-Butterflies/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/3GIV/GWV07CJI/FJL3GIVGWV07CJI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/3GIV/GWV07CJI/FJL3GIVGWV07CJI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/3GIV/GWV07CJI/FJL3GIVGWV07CJI.SMALL.jpg jenengjen I created these to honor the memory of Sophie Sparks, I extend my gratitude to the GREAT community of La Vernia Texas for inspiring this project. step 1:  Prepare Your Foundation *** Supplies needed:   - pen                   - paperboard (avoid waxy coatings)                                    ...
By: jenengjen

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Nov 2012 08:58:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Owl-Rock-Door-StopperGarden-Decoration/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHQ/LMKL/H8XM1QOI/FHQLMKLH8XM1QOI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHQ/LMKL/H8XM1QOI/FHQLMKLH8XM1QOI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHQ/LMKL/H8XM1QOI/FHQLMKLH8XM1QOI.SMALL.jpg jennadillon84 Find a rock with a standing shape and paint with Acrylic paints, seal with Mod podge, non glossy. I made this for my Mom for one of her birthday presents. 
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:42:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-a-gigantic-dragon-or-dinosaur-costume/
how to make a gigantic dragon or dinosaur costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9D/CZ1B/H82UHTC4/F9DCZ1BH82UHTC4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9D/CZ1B/H82UHTC4/F9DCZ1BH82UHTC4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9D/CZ1B/H82UHTC4/F9DCZ1BH82UHTC4.SMALL.jpg allartssk Hello this is my first instructable. I have built for this Halloween a 15 foot long Dragon costume. This costume is a lot like those walking with dinosaurs costumes you see in the show except for they have millions of dollars to make each Dragon costume and  this will be very inexpensive I spent may...
By: allartssk

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:34:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Halloween-how-to-Create-your-very-own-candy-eyepa/
Halloween how-to: Create your very own candy eyepatch with an edge :3 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCX/6OB2/H8QEWRA4/FCX6OB2H8QEWRA4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCX/6OB2/H8QEWRA4/FCX6OB2H8QEWRA4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCX/6OB2/H8QEWRA4/FCX6OB2H8QEWRA4.SMALL.jpg ssquiggle You can find all the steps on one page on my blog here ^__________^ You are going to need: - A small piece of scrap leather; about 6cm x 6cm (I used a glossy patent lavender piece left over from making our chokers) - Some electrical / duct tape - Leather solvent / stripper - Leather paint (colou...
By: ssquiggle

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:04:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Decorative-Wine-Glasses/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/A8MY/H8LVWT8E/FSPA8MYH8LVWT8E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/A8MY/H8LVWT8E/FSPA8MYH8LVWT8E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/A8MY/H8LVWT8E/FSPA8MYH8LVWT8E.SMALL.jpg myhomelifemag A cheap set of wine glasses can be dressed up with some craft-store glass paint! Simply paint swirls around the bottom and the best part of this project, imperfection is encouraged! It looks so personalized. Our article includes several other great ways to do up your wine glasses! Check it out here...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:13:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Vintage-Inspired-Painted-Pumpkin-for-Halloween/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/CBYQ/H82U28D1/FGFCBYQH82U28D1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/CBYQ/H82U28D1/FGFCBYQH82U28D1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/CBYQ/H82U28D1/FGFCBYQH82U28D1.SMALL.jpg jessamarie Nice to meet ya, we're Jessa and Judd from Pearl + Earl's Good-Time Vintage Blog, and this is our pumpkin!  Click here for the whole step-by step with more photos and text.  We'd love to hear what you think!   xo P + E
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:04:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Faux-Chipped-and-Rusted-Enameled-Metalwork/
Faux Chipped and Rusted Enameled Metalwork - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDO/5NME/H2WEXICR/FDO5NMEH2WEXICR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDO/5NME/H2WEXICR/FDO5NMEH2WEXICR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDO/5NME/H2WEXICR/FDO5NMEH2WEXICR.SMALL.jpg starshipminivan Whether or not your piece is made of metal, you can create the look of old enameled iron that has chipped and rusted. This is great for new metal pieces, statuary, clay pots, or anything you can think of. It only takes some spray paints, rock salt, and a soft paint brush. Supplies Your decorative...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:03:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Noise-Maker-with-Bare-Paint-and-a-555-t/
Building a Noise Maker with Bare Paint and a 555 timer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/KUYD/H6MF31E1/FMSKUYDH6MF31E1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/KUYD/H6MF31E1/FMSKUYDH6MF31E1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/KUYD/H6MF31E1/FMSKUYDH6MF31E1.SMALL.jpg BareConductive                       In this tutorial we will build a simple circuit that uses a 555 timer and a Bare Paint potentiometer to make an interactive noise-maker. Before you dive into this tutorial it is worth checking out one of Matt's tutorials on building a potentiometer using Bare Paint. It is a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Sep 2012 05:46:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cooperative-painting/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA3/HBO0/H5IRWEGE/FA3HBO0H5IRWEGE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA3/HBO0/H5IRWEGE/FA3HBO0H5IRWEGE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA3/HBO0/H5IRWEGE/FA3HBO0H5IRWEGE.SMALL.jpg alexmp I directed an art project at a Jr. and Sr. High girls week of summer camp.  I really enjoy works of art that gets everyone in on the creative process. The girls were excited to be a part of something that would last beyond their week together. The finished art now hangs in the main hall for everyone...
By: alexmp

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 08:04:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rainy-Day-DIY-Painted-Antlers/
Rainy Day DIY - Painted Antlers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/ARU8/H58V8UWX/FNDARU8H58V8UWX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/ARU8/H58V8UWX/FNDARU8H58V8UWX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/ARU8/H58V8UWX/FNDARU8H58V8UWX.SMALL.jpg jessamarie Hi, we're Judd + Jessa aka Pearl + Earl, and we have a silly little blog: http://www.pearlandearl.org.  If you like DIYs crafts and adventures, stop by the blog and say hello!! xoxo   This morning, we woke up to rain.  Rain!  It was so lovely to see, I can't remember the last time it rained.  We ha...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2012 08:55:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Glow-In-The-Dark-Traced-Painting/
Glow In The Dark Traced Painting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/YDWW/H4VQE16A/FI2YDWWH4VQE16A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/YDWW/H4VQE16A/FI2YDWWH4VQE16A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/YDWW/H4VQE16A/FI2YDWWH4VQE16A.SMALL.jpg danlynne07 I can not draw or paint  but I can trace. So now I can make a picture of anything for my kids to decorate their rooms and save money while having fun doing a personized craft... the sky is the limit. I made this for my daughter's room, she loves owls. I thought it would be fun to have the moon and...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:03:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Chalk-Board-Jeans/
Chalk Board Jeans - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/9T4L/H54061RM/FII9T4LH54061RM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/9T4L/H54061RM/FII9T4LH54061RM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/9T4L/H54061RM/FII9T4LH54061RM.SMALL.jpg sunshiine I have been playing around with Chalk Board paint. I wanted to make something for the kids to enjoy before school starts. I hope this instructable will inspire them to create a pair of Chalk Board jeans! The paint is amazing to work with and has endless possibilities.  Supplies 1 Black Cha...
By: sunshiine

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jul 2012 17:24:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cute-Owl-TP-Roll-Containers/
Cute Owl TP Roll Containers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/86F9/H4AGJUDJ/FAI86F9H4AGJUDJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/86F9/H4AGJUDJ/FAI86F9H4AGJUDJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/86F9/H4AGJUDJ/FAI86F9H4AGJUDJ.SMALL.jpg DeandrasCrafts These little guys were based off this site: Card a la Carte - Owls I did not have the fancy “paper cutting machine” mentioned in the blog, so I pinned the site on Pinterest to work on it another day.  Just looking at the cute little owl made me want to attempt to make one, and after looking around ...
By: DeandrasCrafts

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2012 19:00:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Spin-Art-Lego-Mindstorms/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/SCQ2/H4AFSNNZ/FFDSCQ2H4AFSNNZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/SCQ2/H4AFSNNZ/FFDSCQ2H4AFSNNZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/SCQ2/H4AFSNNZ/FFDSCQ2H4AFSNNZ.SMALL.jpg alexmp Here's some awesome art work our whole family made today using my son's Lego Mindstorms to build a super high speed turntable. Instructions for that are here: http://www.nxtprograms.com/spin_art/index.html We then used paint and markers to create our works of art. Once we had our artwork done, we s...
By: alexmp

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:16:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Craft-Paint-Organizer-Display-from-scrap-wood/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOP/RJI7/H4619I7P/FOPRJI7H4619I7P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOP/RJI7/H4619I7P/FOPRJI7H4619I7P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOP/RJI7/H4619I7P/FOPRJI7H4619I7P.SMALL.jpg sosclosetsandfurniture My wife, kids, and I are constantly making or decorating something.  We had tons of craft paint sitting around and constantly fishing through the box for the right color.   I decided to make a paint organizer shelf display that we could easily see and be inspired by the colors.   The display holds 7...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Jul 2012 09:30:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gift-for-Family-Easy-Craft-Project/
Gift for Family (Easy) Craft Project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/BU2P/H1YOI9GT/FNNBU2PH1YOI9GT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/BU2P/H1YOI9GT/FNNBU2PH1YOI9GT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/BU2P/H1YOI9GT/FNNBU2PH1YOI9GT.SMALL.jpg poofrabbit Happy Mother's Day instructavillians!  This instructable will show you how to make a quick and easy gift for your loved ones!  I will apologize in advance, my saved example got caught in my file cabinet and has seen better days!  This projects is great for the classroom or at home and takes less t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 21:42:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Toilet-Paper-Roll-Flowers/
Toilet Paper Roll Flowers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/F2YH/H1YOHOBQ/FBUF2YHH1YOHOBQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/F2YH/H1YOHOBQ/FBUF2YHH1YOHOBQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/F2YH/H1YOHOBQ/FBUF2YHH1YOHOBQ.SMALL.jpg mynameiskorrine I absolutely love these flowers. They are cheap and easy to make.  I painted mine and put them in a Bell Jar. What You Will Need What You Will Need: -Two Toilet Paper Rolls (two rolls make 1 flower) -Hot Glue Gun -Scissors -Button -Sheet of paper (I used a page of a book) Optional if you want t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 06:13:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ink-Blot-T-Shirt-Designs/
Simple Ink Blot Shirt Designs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/233T/H1YOHRTF/FBZ233TH1YOHRTF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/233T/H1YOHRTF/FBZ233TH1YOHRTF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/233T/H1YOHRTF/FBZ233TH1YOHRTF.SMALL.jpg mynameiskorrine How cool is this T-shirt!? You can make your own in less than 10 minutes. What You Will Need What You Will Need: -A Piece of Cardboard/Poster Board (Anything will work as long as it can fit in your shirt and you can bend it) -Fabric Paint ( I am using Acrylic Paint. Fabric Paint will stay on the ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 07:58:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mason-Jar-Stencil-Tutorial/
Mason Jar Stencil Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/QJS6/H1JUGNYQ/F58QJS6H1JUGNYQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/QJS6/H1JUGNYQ/F58QJS6H1JUGNYQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/QJS6/H1JUGNYQ/F58QJS6H1JUGNYQ.SMALL.jpg mynameiskorrine I love Mason Jars. This project shows you an easy way to jazz up your Jars, Glasses, or anything really! Since I used a bird to dress up my Jar I had to post this video from Portlandia: (I love this show) What You Will Need What You Will Need: - Jar or Glass. Anything you would like to sten...
By: mynameiskorrine

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 07:40:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lamp-Project-Adding-new-life-with-internal-night/
Lamp Project. Adding new life with internal night light and painted shade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/QLW1/H0OJ5OCR/F4XQLW1H0OJ5OCR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/QLW1/H0OJ5OCR/F4XQLW1H0OJ5OCR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/QLW1/H0OJ5OCR/F4XQLW1H0OJ5OCR.SMALL.jpg dimtick A while ago, I bought a glass vase table lamp at a flea market.  I didn't want it but it was the end of the day and the lady just wanted to get rid of it so she wouldn't have to pack it up and take it back home.   It was priced for $20 but she offered it to me for $2.  it has a dark tinted glass vas...
By: dimtick

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:36:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Snazzy-Bottles/
Snazzy Bottles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/FCOE/GYQESL2W/F49FCOEGYQESL2W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/FCOE/GYQESL2W/F49FCOEGYQESL2W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/FCOE/GYQESL2W/F49FCOEGYQESL2W.SMALL.jpg sunshiine These bottles were made for Valentine's Day gifts.  They were cheap, quick, and easy to make. This is a great way to add a touch of class to an ordinary gift.  They can be made for men and women.  I used all empty jars and bottles. I had an empty olive jar that said Don't Forgetta on it with raised ...
By: sunshiine

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:42:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Painted-Sugar-Cookies-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/2ZWO/H9G0SZ0H/FIN2ZWOH9G0SZ0H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/2ZWO/H9G0SZ0H/FIN2ZWOH9G0SZ0H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/2ZWO/H9G0SZ0H/FIN2ZWOH9G0SZ0H.SMALL.jpg depotdevoid Waaaaaay back in 2008, I wrote up an instructable about how to make Painted Christmas Cookies.  I was still kinda new at the whole instructables thing, and I hadn't taken enough process photos, a lot of the ones I had were dark and blurry, and I was never really happy with it.  This year, I decided...
By: depotdevoid

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Dec 2011 10:09:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Food-Coloring-Markers/
Food Coloring Markers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/JBUC/H9T4CGM3/F8HJBUCH9T4CGM3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/JBUC/H9T4CGM3/F8HJBUCH9T4CGM3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/JBUC/H9T4CGM3/F8HJBUCH9T4CGM3.SMALL.jpg depotdevoid Every year around Christmas, my daughter and I make sugar cookies with a hard glaze, and paint all sorts of things on them.  It's a lot of fun, we always make a mess and have a great time! I've never been satisfied with the food coloring/paintbrush combo, as the food coloring is pretty runny and h...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Dec 2011 07:58:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Red-Angry-Birds-Pumpkins/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/4L4T/GUBPGM7W/FX04L4TGUBPGM7W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/4L4T/GUBPGM7W/FX04L4TGUBPGM7W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/4L4T/GUBPGM7W/FX04L4TGUBPGM7W.SMALL.jpg Little Mom on the Prairie We had a Halloween party, and one of the activities was angry bird pumpkin painting! The kids had a blast, and everyone got to take theirs home. They were easy and a lot of fun! Materials: Foam pumpkins Red craft paint White craft paint Black craft foam Yellow craft foam Red feathers Googly eyes 1...
By: Little Mom on the Prairie

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:35:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Chalkboard-Pumpkin/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/3FNS/GUEN7OD9/FYO3FNSGUEN7OD9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/3FNS/GUEN7OD9/FYO3FNSGUEN7OD9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/3FNS/GUEN7OD9/FYO3FNSGUEN7OD9.SMALL.jpg Little Mom on the Prairie My daughter and I made a few chalkboard pumpkins from craft pumpkins. Use them to count down the days til Halloween, or draw a different jack-o-lantern face every day of October! Materials: Craft pumpkin chalkboard paint paint brush chalk 1. Wipe down the pumpkin to remove and dust or dirt. 2. Pa...
By: Little Mom on the Prairie

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:58:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Paint-Swatch-Clock/
Paint Swatch Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/VQAU/GTE4LZZ6/F8AVQAUGTE4LZZ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/VQAU/GTE4LZZ6/F8AVQAUGTE4LZZ6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/VQAU/GTE4LZZ6/F8AVQAUGTE4LZZ6.SMALL.jpg Flintlock I was recently browsing 'ibles, and came across a lovely project by flamming arrow, called An Artists Clock. In the Instructable, she mentioned that she picked up a paint swatch to use as her pattern, and traced it out to cut her shapes. I am a tightwad, and when I saw this, my eyes exploded, my h...
By: Flintlock

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:46:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Turn-an-Old-Book-into-a-Storage-Box/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/P745/GS8OSWA9/FMOP745GS8OSWA9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/P745/GS8OSWA9/FMOP745GS8OSWA9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/P745/GS8OSWA9/FMOP745GS8OSWA9.SMALL.jpg mynameiskorrine I think these little book boxes are pretty neat. I made mine into basic book box. If you want to go even further you can add compartments and different sections into your book box as well. I think I will use mine to store paintbrushes and paint tools Check out my blog to see step by step instructio...
By: mynameiskorrine

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Oct 2011 18:22:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Eye-Dropper-Drawings/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRV/Q7R5/GRFNEHMF/FRVQ7R5GRFNEHMF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRV/Q7R5/GRFNEHMF/FRVQ7R5GRFNEHMF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRV/Q7R5/GRFNEHMF/FRVQ7R5GRFNEHMF.SMALL.jpg mynameiskorrine Check out step by step instructions on my blog at: http://korrinewojcik.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-eye-dropper-drawings.html
By: mynameiskorrine

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:26:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Potato-Print-Undies/
Potato Print Undies - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/7EKL/GR88L7HV/FJZ7EKLGR88L7HV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/7EKL/GR88L7HV/FJZ7EKLGR88L7HV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/7EKL/GR88L7HV/FJZ7EKLGR88L7HV.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Use this easy stamp technique to make custom designed undies in under an hour!  All you need is a potato and a pair of underwear. Its no mystery that I love making custom undies!  Printed undies can get very expensive, but buying plain cotton underwear definitely fits in the budget.  You can check...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:18:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Watercolor-Paints-from-Scratch/
Watercolor Paints from Scratch! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7J/HZLD/GQBCJ7O3/F7JHZLDGQBCJ7O3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7J/HZLD/GQBCJ7O3/F7JHZLDGQBCJ7O3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7J/HZLD/GQBCJ7O3/F7JHZLDGQBCJ7O3.SMALL.jpg woowho Water colors are the best kind of paint for little kids because they are intended to be left to dry! There’s no worrying about losing lids or replacing the caps like with other paints, and they’re pretty easy on the stomach should your kids eat one or ten. As cool and convenient as store bought wate...
By: woowho

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Jul 2011 04:21:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Funny-Face-Fingerprint-People/
Funny Face Fingerprint People - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/R5GR/GOL8AYBY/FFER5GRGOL8AYBY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/R5GR/GOL8AYBY/FFER5GRGOL8AYBY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/R5GR/GOL8AYBY/FFER5GRGOL8AYBY.SMALL.jpg re.Create Design Make sure you hop over to my Blue Velvet Chair blog if you like this project and want to see more interesting repurpose designs. Looking for a fun, quick and easy craft that even your kids can do? I fell in love with the idea of using fingerprints for painting, and ended up making myself an entire ...
By: re.Create Design

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Jun 2011 14:08:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Face-Painting-Tiger/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7E/CHHI/GMX1SGDU/F7ECHHIGMX1SGDU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7E/CHHI/GMX1SGDU/F7ECHHIGMX1SGDU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7E/CHHI/GMX1SGDU/F7ECHHIGMX1SGDU.SMALL.jpg poofrabbit You will notice from most things I post, I sure get some odd requests.  Here you have a face I had to paint.  It is not nearly as hard as it may look. I start light then blend to the darks, black last.
By: poofrabbit

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 May 2011 17:59:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Painted-Pet-Rocks/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/5FDI/GMX1SFDW/F1U5FDIGMX1SFDW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/5FDI/GMX1SFDW/F1U5FDIGMX1SFDW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/5FDI/GMX1SFDW/F1U5FDIGMX1SFDW.SMALL.jpg poofrabbit I'll eventually make an instructable on these, but I thought I'd share what can be done.  These are decorative rocks painted with acrylic.  They can then be sprayed with a clear acrylic spray or resin could be placed on top.  It just depends on the look you are going for.  These are not coated with ...
By: poofrabbit

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 May 2011 16:22:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/cool-easter-eggs/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/ZGTT/GKLISRJY/FHKZGTTGKLISRJY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/ZGTT/GKLISRJY/FHKZGTTGKLISRJY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/ZGTT/GKLISRJY/FHKZGTTGKLISRJY.SMALL.jpg rschack
By: rschack

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2011 09:03:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Transfer-an-Image-using-Gel-Medium/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/AN43/GMQ2LNIT/FGNAN43GMQ2LNIT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/AN43/GMQ2LNIT/FGNAN43GMQ2LNIT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/AN43/GMQ2LNIT/FGNAN43GMQ2LNIT.SMALL.jpg Crafty Tips How to Transfer an Image using Gel Medium
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:34:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Thrifty-to-Nifty/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/3K7G/GKS0SWDU/FVL3K7GGKS0SWDU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/3K7G/GKS0SWDU/FVL3K7GGKS0SWDU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/3K7G/GKS0SWDU/FVL3K7GGKS0SWDU.SMALL.jpg starshipminivan I love garage sales, thrift stores, and clearance sales.  With a just a little imagination and a few crafting skills, it's easy to transform items and give them new life.  These are a few of the things I've created from bargain finds. Candle Holder Trio I found three strange short black iron candle...
By: starshipminivan

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Mar 2011 15:03:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Mandalorian-Armor/
Mandalorian Armor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/XK1W/GFRWNXAZ/F2TXK1WGFRWNXAZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/XK1W/GFRWNXAZ/F2TXK1WGFRWNXAZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/XK1W/GFRWNXAZ/F2TXK1WGFRWNXAZ.SMALL.jpg Robert595 Ok. SO. You've stumbled across my first instructable. Basically, this outlines the process I went through in order to make my own Boba Fett costume from cardboard for halloween.  For this project you will need ~ Cardboard. and lots of it (approximately 2mm thick or so, no thicker than a pizza box)  ...
By: Robert595

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Nov 2010 04:51:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Decorated-carnival-mask/
Decorated carnival mask - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/JGHO/GANOQXVF/FB4JGHOGANOQXVF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/JGHO/GANOQXVF/FB4JGHOGANOQXVF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/JGHO/GANOQXVF/FB4JGHOGANOQXVF.SMALL.jpg kamadesign Decorate a mask using your stamps or cut outs from magazines or even photographs to personalize it. Use the mask for a carnival or display as a work of art. If you're really handy you'll even make a custom made mask to fit your face, but I used a bought one that can be found in hobbystores. What yo...
By: kamadesign

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2010 07:55:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Can-Art-A-Way-To-Recycle-Some-Tin-Cans/
Can Art: A Way To Recycle Some Tin Cans - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/OUT8/G1ZGGSJB/F8MOUT8G1ZGGSJB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/OUT8/G1ZGGSJB/F8MOUT8G1ZGGSJB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/OUT8/G1ZGGSJB/F8MOUT8G1ZGGSJB.SMALL.jpg Creativeman We all use some canned foods from time to time.  And we all probably use empty cans for one purpose or another.  This instructable shows how to decorate cans to be used as organizers for pencils, pens, paint brushes, etc.  It's a simple thing to do, and children would especially have fun making thei...
By: Creativeman

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:12:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Spongebob-Squarepants-for-my-4-year-old/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/OWO7/G1M2GDR8/F0SOWO7G1M2GDR8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/OWO7/G1M2GDR8/F0SOWO7G1M2GDR8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/OWO7/G1M2GDR8/F0SOWO7G1M2GDR8.SMALL.jpg kreationz Spongebob Squarepants costume. Hand drawn and painted. Looks just like the cartoon.
By: kreationz

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:28:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Faux-Stained-Glass-Owl/
Faux Stained Glass Owl - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/OE10/G145R9IF/FBUOE10G145R9IF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/OE10/G145R9IF/FBUOE10G145R9IF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/OE10/G145R9IF/FBUOE10G145R9IF.SMALL.jpg Creativeman I wanted to experiment with using acrylic paint and regular glass to make "stained glass". I have worked with the stained glass and it's a lot of fun, and you can be very creative.  But recently, I have become more interested in recyling available materials, and making do with what I have.  Picture ...
By: Creativeman

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:34:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hearts-With-A-Mission/
Hearts With A Mission - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW7/6AQC/G0AMJ1HG/FW76AQCG0AMJ1HG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW7/6AQC/G0AMJ1HG/FW76AQCG0AMJ1HG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW7/6AQC/G0AMJ1HG/FW76AQCG0AMJ1HG.SMALL.jpg Creativeman I recently found a heart mold in a thrift shop for $1.00. The mold is used to make ice cubes and has Ikea's name on it. I like to make different items out of cement/concrete so decided to put some excess mix into the mold one day. The result was nicely formed, hard, easily worked with hearts! I d...
By: Creativeman

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Oct 2009 11:52:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Critters/
Cardboard Critters - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/5AGD/FYTCL84K/FLG5AGDFYTCL84K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/5AGD/FYTCL84K/FLG5AGDFYTCL84K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/5AGD/FYTCL84K/FLG5AGDFYTCL84K.SMALL.jpg Creativeman This instructable will show you how to make fun, easy to make critters...kids should have fun with this! Draw A Lizard Shape Simply use a piece of corrugated cardboard to draw a body and four legs. Nothing has to be perfect, but strive to make it look reasonable. Cut Shapes Out I use a bandsa...
By: Creativeman

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