http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:56:24 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Pooping-Reindeer-Candy-Dispenser/
Pooping Reindeer Candy Dispenser - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9E/CZHE/HCB8TKKL/F9ECZHEHCB8TKKL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9E/CZHE/HCB8TKKL/F9ECZHEHCB8TKKL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9E/CZHE/HCB8TKKL/F9ECZHEHCB8TKKL.SMALL.jpg seamster This is a pooping reindeer candy dispenser I made for my kids for Christmas. They think it's hilarious. Material It is made out of wood. Thanks Push down on his head and out comes some candy. That's it!
By: seamster

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 23:52:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tissue-Paper-Snowflake-Cards/
Tissue Paper Snowflake Cards - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMG/5QV5/HAWSIFKF/FMG5QV5HAWSIFKF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMG/5QV5/HAWSIFKF/FMG5QV5HAWSIFKF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMG/5QV5/HAWSIFKF/FMG5QV5HAWSIFKF.SMALL.jpg Arthai Do you have tons of tissue paper leftover from unwrapping all those Christmas presents? Have you procrastinated writing your thank you notes? (Like me.) Well, put it off no longer! Here's quick and easy way to turn your leftover scraps of tissue paper into lovely cards.  What you'll need: * Tissue...
By: Arthai

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:48:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Christmas-tree-shelves/
Christmas tree shelves - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5T/HM4E/HB58N3LY/F5THM4EHB58N3LY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5T/HM4E/HB58N3LY/F5THM4EHB58N3LY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5T/HM4E/HB58N3LY/F5THM4EHB58N3LY.SMALL.jpg makendo This set of Christmas tree-shaped shelves came about because we have a puppy to whom pine needles are some sort of canine equivalent of catnip and whose behavior around wrapped things inevitably results in rapid shredding thereof. We thought about various solutions for a while, and present tree [sic...
By: makendo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Dec 2012 23:03:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Woven-Star/
Woven Star - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/0DR8/HAWSI5FN/FOE0DR8HAWSI5FN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/0DR8/HAWSI5FN/FOE0DR8HAWSI5FN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/0DR8/HAWSI5FN/FOE0DR8HAWSI5FN.SMALL.jpg lindarose92 This star is very similar to the Christmas Star I posted some days ago and just like that one, it can be made with plastic bags or paper from magazines or newspapers...or anything you can think of! Take your piece of plastic (or paper) and divide it in at least 20 sections and cut them. I made t...
By: lindarose92

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Dec 2012 05:54:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Christams-Tree-Candle-Holders/
Christams Tree Candle Holders - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/WDEV/HAQ388AU/FZ3WDEVHAQ388AU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/WDEV/HAQ388AU/FZ3WDEVHAQ388AU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/WDEV/HAQ388AU/FZ3WDEVHAQ388AU.SMALL.jpg haventmadeabombyet A long time ago, before people began wrapping their Christmas trees in electric lights, candles were added. One particular method developed in Germany during the 19th century involved using weights to balance the candle holders that were perched on the branches. They are also very popular in Scandin...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 13:57:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/10-minute-no-sew-Sock-Monkey-bottle-wrap/
10 minute "no sew" Sock Monkey bottle wrap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/BIZ8/HAQ30JU7/FKVBIZ8HAQ30JU7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/BIZ8/HAQ30JU7/FKVBIZ8HAQ30JU7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/BIZ8/HAQ30JU7/FKVBIZ8HAQ30JU7.SMALL.jpg vanweb I have a running joke with my friend that we give each other either hats, gloves or socks for Christmas... but not "nice ones" something for only a couple of bucks.. Last year my sister made a Wine bottle holder out of a traditional "Work Sock" and has sewn eyes, nose and Antlers on it... For my fr...
By: vanweb

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:46:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Miniature-Nativity/
Miniature Nativity Scene - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/B6MY/HAUNMN49/F69B6MYHAUNMN49.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/B6MY/HAUNMN49/F69B6MYHAUNMN49.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/B6MY/HAUNMN49/F69B6MYHAUNMN49.SMALL.jpg 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 ...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Dec 2012 11:11:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Retro-Circus-Christmas-Star/
The Retro Circus Christmas Star - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLY/E5RM/HAQ380HY/FLYE5RMHAQ380HY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLY/E5RM/HAQ380HY/FLYE5RMHAQ380HY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLY/E5RM/HAQ380HY/FLYE5RMHAQ380HY.SMALL.jpg duncanwilkinson This year our Christmas tree was having a "Rudolf's Sweet Shop" theme and so we needed a fitting star to go on top. After hunting in shops and online and not being able to find one, it was time to get my Instructables hat on! The ideal star for the tree would be big, bright red and add something ex...
By: duncanwilkinson

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 22 Dec 2012 17:14:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Death-Star-Ornament-inspired-by-Star-Wars/
Death Star Ornament inspired by Star Wars - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/7LZX/HAQ38EVN/FTE7LZXHAQ38EVN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/7LZX/HAQ38EVN/FTE7LZXHAQ38EVN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/7LZX/HAQ38EVN/FTE7LZXHAQ38EVN.SMALL.jpg mstyle183 I'm a Star Wars aficionado.. I really like it and I have plenty of friends who like it "almost" as much as I do. So when shopping for presents this year, I wanted to give out some Star Wars ornaments.. However, the coolest one I could think of didn't even exist- the Death Star ornament! When I imag...
By: mstyle183

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:40:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Champagne-Cork-Santa/
Champagne Cork Santa - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFS/KXKJ/HAQ38MOQ/FFSKXKJHAQ38MOQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFS/KXKJ/HAQ38MOQ/FFSKXKJHAQ38MOQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFS/KXKJ/HAQ38MOQ/FFSKXKJHAQ38MOQ.SMALL.jpg sjroth Now that the holidays are here I have finally found some time to make a Corky I've planned on doing for months: Santa Claus!  Even though I was planning on making him much earlier than this, now's actually the perfect time for something so christmassy. Of course these could make great Christmas deco...
By: sjroth

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2012 06:44:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Mario-Christmas/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/TNRZ/FOWZOHYM/F2KTNRZFOWZOHYM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/TNRZ/FOWZOHYM/F2KTNRZFOWZOHYM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/TNRZ/FOWZOHYM/F2KTNRZFOWZOHYM.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Transported direct from the Mushroom Kingdom to Instructables - it's the Super Mario Brothers Christmas guide! Chock full of 1-up ornaments, Goomba shoe stockings, and an incredibly lifelike gingerbread recreation of Mario himself, this list of Mario Christmas projects has everything you need to se...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:05:44 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...
By: Susan Cirigliano

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:13:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Christmas-Star/
Christmas Star - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/SIL6/HAQ38DO0/F8YSIL6HAQ38DO0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/SIL6/HAQ38DO0/F8YSIL6HAQ38DO0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/SIL6/HAQ38DO0/F8YSIL6HAQ38DO0.SMALL.jpg lindarose92 This is a very nice Christmas ornament that I tried to make with plastic from a plastic bag, but you can also make it with paper (from books or newspapers, for example) or whatever you want! :) It's very easy to make and the result is really, really nice! PS: this is my first "step-by-step" and as ...
By: lindarose92

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:25:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-Adventure-Time-Rage-Face-Ugly-Christ/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ2/27V5/HAUNLX2D/FJ227V5HAUNLX2D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ2/27V5/HAUNLX2D/FJ227V5HAUNLX2D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ2/27V5/HAUNLX2D/FJ227V5HAUNLX2D.SMALL.jpg thestylishgeek I was in the mood to make an Ugly Christmas Sweater and thought why not make it Adventure Time themed! Now what looks ugly in Adventure Time that I can put on a sweater? Hmmm...
By: thestylishgeek

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:28:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Geeky-Christmas-ornaments/
Geeky Christmas Ornaments - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/L6MF/HAQ38AG1/F7YL6MFHAQ38AG1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/L6MF/HAQ38AG1/F7YL6MFHAQ38AG1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/L6MF/HAQ38AG1/F7YL6MFHAQ38AG1.SMALL.jpg Hack42Moem How to decorate your Christmas tree, using nothing but old computer parts and other components? I'll tell you. It's easy and fun. It's a great way to recycle, and to have a tree that's different and still shiny and nice to look at. Also, it's a great thing to do as a group or family. It's not all t...
By: Hack42Moem

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:05:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sponge-Stamped-Christmas-Tree-Card/
Sponge Stamped Christmas Tree Card - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1M/4EEP/HAQ37NID/F1M4EEPHAQ37NID.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1M/4EEP/HAQ37NID/F1M4EEPHAQ37NID.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1M/4EEP/HAQ37NID/F1M4EEPHAQ37NID.SMALL.jpg Penolopy Bulnick I wanted to try stamping a fun little card for Christmas.  This is pretty simple and while an adult may need to cut the sponge, this is a great stamping project for kids! Supplies Time to get started! Supplies: Blank Greeting Card (and envelope) Melamine Foam Sponge (I got mine at Daiso...
By: Penolopy Bulnick

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:22:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Snowflakes/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/XG6N/HAOPRWN8/FH7XG6NHAOPRWN8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/XG6N/HAOPRWN8/FH7XG6NHAOPRWN8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/XG6N/HAOPRWN8/FH7XG6NHAOPRWN8.SMALL.jpg jessyratfink Metal snowflakes, wooden snowflakes, paper snowflakes, electronic snowflakes! We love them all. Feel like you need some snowflakes for your winter decorating? We've scoured the site and pulled together some of our favorites for you. :D null null null null null null null null null n...
By: jessyratfink

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:30:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Snowflake-Card/
Snowflake Card - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/ULEE/G3E2C3IL/FHTULEEG3E2C3IL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/ULEE/G3E2C3IL/FHTULEEG3E2C3IL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/ULEE/G3E2C3IL/FHTULEEG3E2C3IL.SMALL.jpg januaryelement The holidays are here!  Ah, must send holiday greeting cards! But store bought cards can be so impersonal (and so overrated)... so... Make your own!    Materials 1) Magazines (for your snowflake) 2) Thick Craft paper or Construction paper (I'm using this thick paper with little hairs and...
By: januaryelement

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:00:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Personalized-Ornament-from-an-old-bulb/
Personalized Ornament (from an old bulb) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE3/MFFC/HANAYLDP/FE3MFFCHANAYLDP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE3/MFFC/HANAYLDP/FE3MFFCHANAYLDP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE3/MFFC/HANAYLDP/FE3MFFCHANAYLDP.SMALL.jpg canucksgirl Recycle those old incandescent Christmas bulbs by making Personalized Ornaments to give as gifts! Your family and friends will appreciate that you made ornaments instead of just buying gifts. They are quick and easy to make and very affordable. This is also a craft that kids of all ages can do. S...
By: canucksgirl

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:47:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Astounding-Advent-Calender-in-a-Book/
The Undercover Advent Calender - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/X695/HA4MBK5O/F3KX695HA4MBK5O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/X695/HA4MBK5O/F3KX695HA4MBK5O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/X695/HA4MBK5O/F3KX695HA4MBK5O.SMALL.jpg Renard_Bleu Has your best friend infiltrated a Middle-Eastern dictatorship for the CIA? Did your brother convert to another religion in the name of love? There are so many reasons why you would have to dissimulate your Christmas chocolate dispensing ornaments. Well this project is the answer to your prayers. W...
By: Renard_Bleu

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:12:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Deck-Your-Ukulele-for-Christmas/
Deck Your Ukulele for Christmas - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/Y67Q/HANAKSY3/FD7Y67QHANAKSY3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/Y67Q/HANAKSY3/FD7Y67QHANAKSY3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/Y67Q/HANAKSY3/FD7Y67QHANAKSY3.SMALL.jpg sylrig This time of year, ukulele clubs are playing songs about snow, wassail, silent nights, and mele kalikimaka. To add to the festivities, why not dress your uke for the season? This instructable gives you two ways to decorate your stringed companion: one which requires a bit of sewing, and one which re...
By: sylrig

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:28:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-stenciled-christmas-cards/
Easy stenciled christmas cards - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFG/KSB6/HANAM43G/FFGKSB6HANAM43G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFG/KSB6/HANAM43G/FFGKSB6HANAM43G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFG/KSB6/HANAM43G/FFGKSB6HANAM43G.SMALL.jpg Tice Co Don't want to buy expensive christmas cards to send to your friends and family? Make them yourself! The result is more personal, artistic and it even looks great! In this instructable I'll try to show you how to make my christmas cards using a stencil and spray paint. Easy! In the process of making...
By: Tice Co

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 04:11:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Scandinavian-style-felt-Christmas-tree-decorations/
Scandinavian-style felt Christmas tree decorations - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9W/1FVF/GX5188MD/F9W1FVFGX5188MD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9W/1FVF/GX5188MD/F9W1FVFGX5188MD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9W/1FVF/GX5188MD/F9W1FVFGX5188MD.SMALL.jpg Yorkshire Lass Red and white tree decorations look stylish and are quick and easy to make as a gift for a friend's tree (or your own!). To make all the ornaments shown in the photo (star, tree, reindeer, stocking and heart) you will need: a 23cm x 23cm (9" x 9") square sheet of bright red felt (this will make the...
By: Yorkshire Lass

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:54:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Dalek-Ornament/
DIY Dalek Ornament - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/76M9/HA4MDDYC/FYP76M9HA4MDDYC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/76M9/HA4MDDYC/FYP76M9HA4MDDYC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/76M9/HA4MDDYC/FYP76M9HA4MDDYC.SMALL.jpg craftycounterpart This December it's less about the Whos in Whoville - Dr. Who is rocking this crib. Given the good doctor is still going strong after almost 50 years of episodes, the Things have been running some serious catch-up marathons. So...this years Christmas ornament gift was one of the easier decisions, at ...
By: craftycounterpart

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:46:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-TARDIS-Ornament/
DIY TARDIS Ornament - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX7/L5X4/HAH02I1Y/FX7L5X4HAH02I1Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX7/L5X4/HAH02I1Y/FX7L5X4HAH02I1Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX7/L5X4/HAH02I1Y/FX7L5X4HAH02I1Y.SMALL.jpg craftycounterpart This year's Christmas ornament gift is different for each Thing. We're all about Dr. Who these days, so Thing One wanted a TARDIS, and Thing Two wanted a Dalek, which is on here as a separate instructable. It's probably the last year I'll do different ones, but wanted to accommodate wishes and mix t...
By: craftycounterpart

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:46:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Glass-bottle-gifts/
Glass bottle gifts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/GT1L/HAIK2TU3/F7AGT1LHAIK2TU3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/GT1L/HAIK2TU3/F7AGT1LHAIK2TU3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/GT1L/HAIK2TU3/F7AGT1LHAIK2TU3.SMALL.jpg amandaggogo Yep, pretty self explanatory. You will need the following: -A six or four pack of a beverage that comes in glass bottles (Non-Alcoholic would probably be best so your great aunt muriel who never drinks doesn't faint at the site of you giving her a gift in old Bud Light bottles and forever thinks of ...
By: amandaggogo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:54:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Nutcracker/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/HYMR/HABDH0OF/FD9HYMRHABDH0OF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/HYMR/HABDH0OF/FD9HYMRHABDH0OF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/HYMR/HABDH0OF/FD9HYMRHABDH0OF.SMALL.jpg treese1 Meet Walnutsworth- the newest addition to my holiday nutcracker collection. Started our as a "blank" wooden nutcracker but after a day of painting, building, and decorating, he is now a steampunk gentleman complete with clockwork robotic arm and jetpack! Enjoy!
By: treese1

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:28:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Big-Blocky-Christmas-Letters/
Big Blocky Christmas Letters - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/V0DW/H8QEWWV0/F3NV0DWH8QEWWV0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/V0DW/H8QEWWV0/F3NV0DWH8QEWWV0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/V0DW/H8QEWWV0/F3NV0DWH8QEWWV0.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus Celebrate the holidays with a nice big, blocky and sparkly word on the mantle or shelf. It's a nice effect that looks much more solid than it is and can be made for very little money. Just how I like it. What you need Here's what you need to get Bristol paper (100#) X-acto knife or sciss...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:05:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Lighted-Bethlehem-Star-tree-topper/
Lighted Bethlehem Star tree topper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/TMFM/HAFHL883/FFLTMFMHAFHL883.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/TMFM/HAFHL883/FFLTMFMHAFHL883.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/TMFM/HAFHL883/FFLTMFMHAFHL883.SMALL.jpg treese1 Hello, internet friends! With the holidays soon approaching (and funds lower than ever) I thought I might show you guys how to make a lighted tree 6 pointed star tree topper for no more than $10!!! Ready?  oh, you're not ready? okay I'll wait... OKAY NOW LETS GO! Things you will need: -card...
By: treese1

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Dec 2012 19:46:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Memory-Tree/
The Memory Tree - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/P63I/HAH02F3M/FEVP63IHAH02F3M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/P63I/HAH02F3M/FEVP63IHAH02F3M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/P63I/HAH02F3M/FEVP63IHAH02F3M.SMALL.jpg Hack42Moem The ultimate in nerdy Christmas trees: a small tree made from old, obsolete memory modules. Everyone who ever built or upgraded a computer has some of these laying around, and as they get old and too low-capacity to be of any use, they lose all purpose. But it's hard to throw something out that stil...
By: Hack42Moem

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Dec 2012 12:56:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Christmas-Lamps-with-Laser-cut-panels/
Christmas Lamps with Laser-cut panels - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/6SF6/HAFHKXKL/FYY6SF6HAFHKXKL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/6SF6/HAFHKXKL/FYY6SF6HAFHKXKL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/6SF6/HAFHKXKL/FYY6SF6HAFHKXKL.SMALL.jpg gviale After I made the Christmas decorations using the EPILOG laser cutter @ Techshop (www.techshop.ws), I thought of another way of using those beautiful templates. I did a test with cardboard, planning to migrate to balsa wood, but after the project was completed, I liked the result so much that I kept...
By: gviale

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Dec 2012 15:00:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Alternative-Christmas-Trees/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/TGXC/HABC7US1/F1PTGXCHABC7US1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/TGXC/HABC7US1/F1PTGXCHABC7US1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/TGXC/HABC7US1/F1PTGXCHABC7US1.SMALL.jpg jessyratfink No time to buy and decorate a real Christmas tree? Sick of the wonky and dusty fake one in your basement? Try an alternative Christmas tree! :D We've collected some of our favorite alternative Christmas trees on Instructables in this guide - there's something for every skill level here! Alternative...
By: jessyratfink

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Dec 2012 22:18:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Christmas-tree-with-colour-changing-lights/
Wooden Christmas tree with colour-changing lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FYE/IWWF/2MWEV2ZDMPK/FYEIWWF2MWEV2ZDMPK.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYE/IWWF/2MWEV2ZDMPK/FYEIWWF2MWEV2ZDMPK.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYE/IWWF/2MWEV2ZDMPK/FYEIWWF2MWEV2ZDMPK.SMALL.jpg Dr Rob Here's how we constructed a wooden Christmas tree decoration with colour-changing LED lights. Required parts and tools You will need the following parts: - 1 piece of MDF (whatever size you want your tree - ours was about 70cm x 50cm) - Red, green and brown paint - Hot glue sticks (lots of them)...
By: Dr Rob

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2006 15:27:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Wreath/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/AFOU/HABDG4ZH/FJQAFOUHABDG4ZH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/AFOU/HABDG4ZH/FJQAFOUHABDG4ZH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/AFOU/HABDG4ZH/FJQAFOUHABDG4ZH.SMALL.jpg jessyratfink Wanting to find out how to make a wreath for your holiday decorations? We've got you covered! This guide showcases some of the best traditional and upcycled wreaths from our authors. You'll find out how to make a wreath from household materials, from fabric, and even from K'Nex! We've also got a gr...
By: jessyratfink

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Dec 2012 21:03:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Junk-mail-Christmas-tree/
Junk mail Christmas tree - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/UZ3V/GHN8CXXM/F4MUZ3VGHN8CXXM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/UZ3V/GHN8CXXM/F4MUZ3VGHN8CXXM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/UZ3V/GHN8CXXM/F4MUZ3VGHN8CXXM.SMALL.jpg trucdart Turn a stack of junk mail (or old books, magazines or office supplies) and some spare time into a beautiful, functional Christmas tree for your home or office in 5 easy steps! Go colorful & quirky or elegant & wintry with this eco-friendly, ornaments-optional how-to. A few days ago, I realized: 1. ...
By: trucdart

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:22:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Glitter-Striped-Ornaments/
Glitter Striped Ornaments - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/09HO/GW4S2ZPB/FV009HOGW4S2ZPB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/09HO/GW4S2ZPB/FV009HOGW4S2ZPB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/09HO/GW4S2ZPB/FV009HOGW4S2ZPB.SMALL.jpg iamkeebler Since I'm going all Martha Stewart on my Christmas tree I decided that I needed some ornaments to help tie in my tree topper. Now, I have cats, so that means I have to have non breakable ornaments, because you just never know when the tree will be turned into a jungle gym. I don't know if you've eve...
By: iamkeebler

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:56:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/No-Bake-Gingerbread-House-on-a-Budget/
No-Bake Gingerbread House on a Budget - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/6PH9/GHX7G7LW/FOD6PH9GHX7G7LW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/6PH9/GHX7G7LW/FOD6PH9GHX7G7LW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/6PH9/GHX7G7LW/FOD6PH9GHX7G7LW.SMALL.jpg artfulann I'm a teacher. And recently the school district started a program that was having kids eat breakfast in their homeroom class (so that the kids actually eat something for breakfast). One of the items on the breakfast menu was graham crackers. After seeing several days of graham crackers thrown away,...
By: artfulann

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:23:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Advent-calendar/
Altoids Advent calendar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/Y4AP/FOHTTVO7/FO0Y4APFOHTTVO7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/Y4AP/FOHTTVO7/FO0Y4APFOHTTVO7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/Y4AP/FOHTTVO7/FO0Y4APFOHTTVO7.SMALL.jpg sassycrafter This time of year, kids can hardly wait for the man in the red suit to bring toys to all good girls and boys. One way to help kids count the days is with an Advent calendar. But why settle for an old-fashioned paper one? Make a 3-D sculpture that can hold a small surprise for every day between now a...
By: sassycrafter

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:53:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Baby-Hands-Christmas-Wreath-1/
Baby Hands Christmas Wreath - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/12II/GX3M1FT4/F5S12IIGX3M1FT4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/12II/GX3M1FT4/F5S12IIGX3M1FT4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/12II/GX3M1FT4/F5S12IIGX3M1FT4.SMALL.jpg selahestelle This wreath makes the best present!  Especially for grandmothers!  A handprint craft that is also sophisticated and beautiful.  I used this to commemorate three children's hand size one Christmas, they were ages 3 years, 18 mos. and a newborn.  It could be for just one child and all one color, or y...
By: selahestelle

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:08:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bah-Humbug-Naughty-Snowman-Christmas-Cards-Chr/
"Bah Humbug" Devious Snowmen Christmas Cards - Christmas with an attitude! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/MYYT/HA4M4HBQ/F0MMYYTHA4M4HBQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/MYYT/HA4M4HBQ/F0MMYYTHA4M4HBQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/MYYT/HA4M4HBQ/F0MMYYTHA4M4HBQ.SMALL.jpg jawasan Oh great! It's that time of year again for joy & cheer, happy children, festive dinners, blah, blah, blah, blah...whatever! Ugghhh!! Bah Humbug!!  This year I decided to make cards for all our friends and family. Now of course I not a scrooge, no way, no "humbug" in this house. This was all in fun,...
By: jawasan

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Dec 2012 13:28:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/12-Advent-Calendars/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/3JXV/HA4MK6IV/F7H3JXVHA4MK6IV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/3JXV/HA4MK6IV/F7H3JXVHA4MK6IV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/3JXV/HA4MK6IV/F7H3JXVHA4MK6IV.SMALL.jpg Penolopy Bulnick December is just around the corner and do you know how you're going to count down the days until Santa arrives?  Here are 12 fun ways you can make your own countdown to Christmas.  For kids of for geeks, we have a calendar that's right for you! null null null null null null null null n...
By: Penolopy Bulnick

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:31:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/beer-advent-calendar/
beer advent calendar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/GSRV/H9X3HN9E/FTAGSRVH9X3HN9E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/GSRV/H9X3HN9E/FTAGSRVH9X3HN9E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/GSRV/H9X3HN9E/FTAGSRVH9X3HN9E.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus Count down to the holidays with a special calendar that reveals a different beer every day. The beer advent calendar adds a little mystery to your holiday drinking. There are 24 days in most advent calendars, but mine is 25 - because if there is any day when you're going to want a beer I think it wo...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:09:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Christmas-Candy-Countdown/
Christmas Candy Countdown - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/E8N4/H9T4R0SC/FBAE8N4H9T4R0SC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/E8N4/H9T4R0SC/FBAE8N4H9T4R0SC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/E8N4/H9T4R0SC/FBAE8N4H9T4R0SC.SMALL.jpg Penolopy Bulnick I remember making a Christmas Candy Countdown when I was little.  I know its sign is still one of the ornaments my parents put on our Christmas tree even though the candy is long gone.   This is a great alternative to the traditional advent calendar.  It's great for kids to put together, and I'm su...
By: Penolopy Bulnick

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:18:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Snowflake-decoration/
Snowflake decoration - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/K7T8/H9X3INNG/FLLK7T8H9X3INNG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/K7T8/H9X3INNG/FLLK7T8H9X3INNG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/K7T8/H9X3INNG/FLLK7T8H9X3INNG.SMALL.jpg tringsthings My sister sells beads on ebay so I thought I would try making some Christmas decorations with them. I'd never really made anything with beads before, though I have done lots of other crafts. I'm selling kits to make this in my rather sparse shop on etsy and also on ebay. To make the snowflake ...
By: tringsthings

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2012 12:52:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Driftwood-Christmas-Tree/
Driftwood Christmas Tree - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6U/1KFK/H9X3IKOC/F6U1KFKH9X3IKOC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6U/1KFK/H9X3IKOC/F6U1KFKH9X3IKOC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6U/1KFK/H9X3IKOC/F6U1KFKH9X3IKOC.SMALL.jpg mcorbin I've been wanting to make some wreaths with driftwood I've collected on the beach. Now that the holidays are here, I decided to go with a Christmas tree. Mine is just over 2 feet tall. I'd love to collect some really big pieces and scale it up to full size. Gather what you'll need What you'll ne...
By: mcorbin

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Nov 2012 15:36:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Quickly-Create-a-Lighted-Christmas-Star/
How to Quickly Create a Lighted Christmas Star - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/92L6/H9G191MN/FV092L6H9G191MN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/92L6/H9G191MN/FV092L6H9G191MN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/92L6/H9G191MN/FV092L6H9G191MN.SMALL.jpg TimS124 Every city has a few houses that go overboard with giant lighted lawn decorations during the Christmas holiday.  The thought of hand drilling zillions of holes for stuffing with tiny lights has kept me from even putting up a few small decorations.   This year, I'm changing that…as a member of TechSh...
By: TimS124

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Nov 2012 16:08:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Boudoir-Tulle-Christmas-Tree/
Boudoir Tulle Christmas Tree - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/47UE/H9G19KMG/FBF47UEH9G19KMG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/47UE/H9G19KMG/FBF47UEH9G19KMG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/47UE/H9G19KMG/FBF47UEH9G19KMG.SMALL.jpg WagDoll Frothy, decadent and totally glamorous, the tulle tree can adorn your dressing table while you get ready for Christmas parties, or be your table centre piece on Christmas day. The base and 'trunk' of the tree are made from a wooden kitchen roll holder. Sand the kitchen roll holder and spray p...
By: WagDoll

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 02:08:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Crayon-Melt-Glass-Ornaments-DIY/
Crayon Melt Glass Ornaments DIY - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/JKI4/H9G0LHEL/FQGJKI4H9G0LHEL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/JKI4/H9G0LHEL/FQGJKI4H9G0LHEL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/JKI4/H9G0LHEL/FQGJKI4H9G0LHEL.SMALL.jpg awesterfield I absolutely love how watercolory and colorful these crayon drip ornaments turned out and they are SO easy to make. They really only take three things to create.  I'm serious!  Here's how you make them! What you need and before you begin: What you need: – Clear glass ornaments (I bought mine at M...
By: awesterfield

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:12:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wire-Word-Ornament-Hooks/
Wire Word Ornament Hooks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/FBGV/GXFXOWRZ/FWIFBGVGXFXOWRZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/FBGV/GXFXOWRZ/FWIFBGVGXFXOWRZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/FBGV/GXFXOWRZ/FWIFBGVGXFXOWRZ.SMALL.jpg childmade Sometimes ideas are like recipes ... if you combine two things, you get something totally new and wonderful! Recently, I've stumbled across two inspiring posts. The first one some time back was a tutorial on how to make wired words. The second was a more recent tutorial on how to make fancy ornament...
By: childmade

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:12:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Turkey-Pizza-with-Cranberry-Sauce/
Turkey Pizza with Cranberry Sauce - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV2/KKB8/GX6L78B6/FV2KKB8GX6L78B6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV2/KKB8/GX6L78B6/FV2KKB8GX6L78B6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV2/KKB8/GX6L78B6/FV2KKB8GX6L78B6.SMALL.jpg The_I_T_Lady What do you do with that last little bit of Christmas Turkey, not enough to make a hot turkey sandwich, and it is cold outside so you want something warm and soothing. I had planned to make omelettes for supper and use up the last of the turkey. My husband said - what about Turkey Pizza - I thought...
By: The_I_T_Lady

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