http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 21:49:17 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Mittens-from-Old-Sweaters-DIY/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHL/ZQJT/HBNXVJZJ/FHLZQJTHBNXVJZJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHL/ZQJT/HBNXVJZJ/FHLZQJTHBNXVJZJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHL/ZQJT/HBNXVJZJ/FHLZQJTHBNXVJZJ.SMALL.jpg creme de la craft Let's give those shrunken, worn out sweaters a second life by turning them into warm little mittens! With just a few simple materials and the most basic hand stitch you can do, you'll have your very own handcrafted mittens in minutes! Pick a sweater with lots of pattern or add your own decor with bu...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 09:51:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/MAKE-YOUR-OWN-SEA-GLASS-MULCH/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/UNQF/HAQ38967/FM2UNQFHAQ38967.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/UNQF/HAQ38967/FM2UNQFHAQ38967.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/UNQF/HAQ38967/FM2UNQFHAQ38967.SMALL.jpg NelsonStudios Ok so it isn't true seaglass but it is a decent approximation and one of the few ways you could get enough to really fill your garden.  All it takes is an old cement mixer, a huge source of scrap glass and understanding neighbors.
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:27:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Artisan-Craft-Paper-From-Junk-Mail/
Artisan Craft Paper From Junk Mail - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/5C78/HBFFJGFQ/F205C78HBFFJGFQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/5C78/HBFFJGFQ/F205C78HBFFJGFQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/5C78/HBFFJGFQ/F205C78HBFFJGFQ.SMALL.jpg sunshiine For the holidays I decided to make gifts without purchasing a lot of things. I made my own paper from junk mail. I know there are a lot of paper tutorials but I wanted to make my paper with flowers, leaves, and scent the pages. I also wanted to show what I made from the paper. Last year kiteman pub...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 Jan 2013 05:07:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Holiday-Storage-Container-From-Suitcases/
DIY Holiday Storage Container From Suitcases - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/RDQN/HBBCICGS/FUIRDQNHBBCICGS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/RDQN/HBBCICGS/FUIRDQNHBBCICGS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/RDQN/HBBCICGS/FUIRDQNHBBCICGS.SMALL.jpg spottedwalker Here is another project made from something that had almost out lived it's usefulness and I credit my Sister for this project. She made a small suitcase for me a few years back so I could store some of my Christmas tree ornaments. I liked it so well I made myself another one plus 9 more for Christma...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Jan 2013 21:19:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tier-to-Ottoman-and-Table/
Tire to Ottoman and Table. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/KINV/HAQ38M0V/F9RKINVHAQ38M0V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/KINV/HAQ38M0V/F9RKINVHAQ38M0V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/KINV/HAQ38M0V/F9RKINVHAQ38M0V.SMALL.jpg shazni My husbands car tire needed changing a couple of years back and the tires were still lying around...I saw  this on Instructables :-D and thought hmmm...there are possibilities :-) ...but i wanted it much simpler .. and I didn't want it to be obvious that it's a  tire. I wanted it to look sooooo good...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:39:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/SCRABBLE-Ornament/
SCRABBLE Ornament - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/WXCQ/HAQ322VI/FKWWXCQHAQ322VI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/WXCQ/HAQ322VI/FKWWXCQHAQ322VI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/WXCQ/HAQ322VI/FKWWXCQHAQ322VI.SMALL.jpg Susan Cirigliano My dear friend had her first child this year and I wanted to make her an ornament for her  childs' first Christmas tree. Some years ago my friend and I were on a "girls" vacation at Lake Placid, New York, it was just this same time of year, winter, pre  Christmas. We stayed at a wonderful place, sno...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:13:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Collage-a-Brooch/
Collage a Brooch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/AVHY/HABC89TS/FPWAVHYHABC89TS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/AVHY/HABC89TS/FPWAVHYHABC89TS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/AVHY/HABC89TS/FPWAVHYHABC89TS.SMALL.jpg Susan Cirigliano I collect all sorts of really awesome "stuff" bits and pieces of any and everything. Beautiful little objects that I dont want to part with. So I started to make tiny collages of found objects and turn them into  pieces of art that can be worn. Brooches of recycled treasures.  supplies Pretty muc...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Dec 2012 21:35:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Multicolor-Infinity-Scarf/
Multicolor Infinity Scarf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIC/5Y7S/HA4MB9OG/FIC5Y7SHA4MB9OG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIC/5Y7S/HA4MB9OG/FIC5Y7SHA4MB9OG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIC/5Y7S/HA4MB9OG/FIC5Y7SHA4MB9OG.SMALL.jpg Susan Cirigliano This holiday season at work I decided to make my Secret Santa recipient a hand knit scarf. I wasnt certain of what color they would like so I made it multicolor.  Supplies I have a big basket of yarn with remnants left from other projects Needles etc You will also need knitting needles, I used...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Dec 2012 07:16:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Basket-Crafting/
Paper Basket Crafting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/JQHI/H9G177SF/F7ZJQHIH9G177SF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/JQHI/H9G177SF/F7ZJQHIH9G177SF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/JQHI/H9G177SF/F7ZJQHIH9G177SF.SMALL.jpg Muhaiminah Faiz I always try to use recycled materials for crafting projects. Almost everyone have piles of papers (newspaper, brown paper, magazine paper etc.)  around their houses. It's about time we turned them into something useful! In this instructable I've tried to show 5 easy patterns for paper basket weavin...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Nov 2012 04:45:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Innertube-crow/
Innertube crow - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO7/T6RK/H2WEYK0W/FO7T6RKH2WEYK0W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO7/T6RK/H2WEYK0W/FO7T6RKH2WEYK0W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO7/T6RK/H2WEYK0W/FO7T6RKH2WEYK0W.SMALL.jpg Ruud van Koningsbrugge I have been experimenting with innertubes for years and sold lots of result on art fairs. But nothing sold as well as the crows. I made so many that i'm "tyred" of them. So, for everybody that likes them: They are no longer for sale, Make your own. Here's how: cutting shapes You will need: One bi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Jun 2012 13:43:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Decorative-Light-Switch-Covers/
Decorative Light Switch Covers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/VH9S/H2MYK5A8/F45VH9SH2MYK5A8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/VH9S/H2MYK5A8/F45VH9SH2MYK5A8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/VH9S/H2MYK5A8/F45VH9SH2MYK5A8.SMALL.jpg Liz Hui Here's a step-by-step, EASY guide to customizing your light switch covers and adding a little color around the house.  It's low maintenance and definitely fun to do! Just select a few favorite images from a magazine or cut out some shapes (like I did for this demo) and you can make  an ordinary lig...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 19:12:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Old-Film-Strip-Upcycled-into-a-Film-Gift-Bow/
Old Film Strip Upcycled into a Film Gift Bow - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/2RU2/H1AH6Y5K/F4S2RU2H1AH6Y5K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/2RU2/H1AH6Y5K/F4S2RU2H1AH6Y5K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/2RU2/H1AH6Y5K/F4S2RU2H1AH6Y5K.SMALL.jpg poofrabbit Greetings Instructable fans and fanatics!  Today's 'able will teach you how to use old film and crate a fantastic gift bow!  The school where I work was cleaning house and some old projector film about the moon and planets were getting thrown out.  I snagged them out of the trash before getting dum...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:31:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Doll-Bed-from-Cardboard/
Doll Bed from Cardboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/5ROQ/H0OIUZ7R/F165ROQH0OIUZ7R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/5ROQ/H0OIUZ7R/F165ROQH0OIUZ7R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/5ROQ/H0OIUZ7R/F165ROQH0OIUZ7R.SMALL.jpg sakkidra Supplies: You will need the following things to get started. Box (I used a Postal one, but a Cereal Box or Cracker box could also work) Scrap Cardboard Utility knife or Craft Knife Tape, Masking or Gaff Pencil Paper Paint Material (for mattress cover) Scrap Soft Cell Foam (Mine is leftover from a ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:27:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Hotwire-CutterCheap/
How To Make A Hotwire Cutter...Cheap! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/TSF3/GVOX0SBU/FJ9TSF3GVOX0SBU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/TSF3/GVOX0SBU/FJ9TSF3GVOX0SBU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/TSF3/GVOX0SBU/FJ9TSF3GVOX0SBU.SMALL.jpg Creativeman To enter the weekly challenge for using wire, I decided to write up my very first hotwire project.  I did this about 15 years ago, and realized now how useful it can be to those who would like to get their feet wet in the hotwire arena.  I have since made more substantial, electrically powered hotwi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Dec 2011 22:14:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Nice-and-easy-cardboard-decorations/
Nice and easy cardboard decorations - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/THP6/GU1I4K93/FOBTHP6GU1I4K93.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/THP6/GU1I4K93/FOBTHP6GU1I4K93.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/THP6/GU1I4K93/FOBTHP6GU1I4K93.SMALL.jpg elimasmx Here I'll show you how to do nice, easy and practically free cardboard decorations. Now, find some corrugated cardboard and get to work! Get your stuff You will need some corrugated cardboard, a pencil and an x-acto knife or cutter. I prefer the one that has only one blade because it is sharper a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 23 Oct 2011 00:07:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Storage-bottle-fits-in-the-pocket/
Mini Storage bottle (fits in the pocket) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/50UU/GSYERQLM/FTR50UUGSYERQLM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/50UU/GSYERQLM/FTR50UUGSYERQLM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/50UU/GSYERQLM/FTR50UUGSYERQLM.SMALL.jpg sunshiine Here is a super way to re-use clear plastic bottle tops and lids.  I have a lot of small craft supplies that I needed clear containers for.  I made this Gatorade bottle into a plastic container for my small buttons. The nifty thing about it is you can custom fit it to the item being stored and it ha...
By: sunshiine

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 03:50:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Bookends-From-Ceramic-Tile/
How To Make Bookends From Ceramic Tile - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRT/986C/G43E4BWF/FRT986CG43E4BWF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRT/986C/G43E4BWF/FRT986CG43E4BWF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRT/986C/G43E4BWF/FRT986CG43E4BWF.SMALL.jpg Creativeman For a fun and easy craft on a rainy or snowy day, get your glue gun, some old, recycled, reusable, or even new 3 or 4 inch tiles and make a pair (or more) of bookends. The tiles are very dense materials so the bookends are quite heavy and able to support large books. Supplies Needed All you reall...
By: Creativeman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Jan 2010 14:20:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Reuse-Christmas-greeting-cards--Reutiliza-las-tar/
Reuse Christmas Greeting Cards / Reutiliza las tarjetas de felicitacion de Navidad - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/P5KW/FGDV1DAS/F17P5KWFGDV1DAS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/P5KW/FGDV1DAS/F17P5KWFGDV1DAS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/P5KW/FGDV1DAS/F17P5KWFGDV1DAS.SMALL.jpg ansanma Probably doing the Spring cleaning, you've found the Christmas greeting cards you received. Instead of recycling them, you can give them a second life the next Christmas. When you send them to your friends and family, they will see the green you are.It's quite simple. Just cut the old card and glue ...
By: ansanma

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 May 2008 12:21:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Beer-Bottle-Drying-Rack/
Beer Bottle Drying Rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/U556/FFH9NDWZ/FMWU556FFH9NDWZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/U556/FFH9NDWZ/FMWU556FFH9NDWZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/U556/FFH9NDWZ/FMWU556FFH9NDWZ.SMALL.jpg barney_1 One of the most labor intensive parts of home brewing is the bottling process. Since I have to wait two more days to do the actual bottling I decided to make a tool to simplify the process. This bottle drying rack was made from leftover scraps (making it effectively a free project) and can hold 72...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 May 2008 21:08:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Enter-the-Thanksgiving-Reuse-Challenge/
How to Enter the Thanksgiving Reuse Challenge - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/0K1G/F8RPG9R3/FWA0K1GF8RPG9R3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/0K1G/F8RPG9R3/FWA0K1GF8RPG9R3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/0K1G/F8RPG9R3/FWA0K1GF8RPG9R3.SMALL.gif Contest Robot Winners can be seen here.Thanksgiving is about family, food, and a general culture of excess (at least in the US). Whether it's endless piles of turkey and mashed potatoes, empty cans from pumpkin and relish, airplane ticket stubs, or just shopping bags from Black Friday, the holiday produces leftov...
By: Contest Robot

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