Instructables: exploring - living - christmas - holiday - featured http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 19:57:19 PDT BLOX v1.01 DIY TARDIS Ornament http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-TARDIS-Ornament/
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Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:46:17 PST
Glass bottle gifts http://www.instructables.com/id/Glass-bottle-gifts/
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Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:54:43 PST
Steampunk Nutcracker 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!
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Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:28:52 PST
Lighted Bethlehem Star tree topper http://www.instructables.com/id/Lighted-Bethlehem-Star-tree-topper/
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Sun, 9 Dec 2012 19:46:26 PST
Junk mail Christmas tree http://www.instructables.com/id/Junk-mail-Christmas-tree/
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Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:22:47 PST
Altoids Advent calendar http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Advent-calendar/
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Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:53:16 PST
beer advent calendar http://www.instructables.com/id/beer-advent-calendar/
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Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:09:12 PST
How to Quickly Create a Lighted Christmas Star http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Quickly-Create-a-Lighted-Christmas-Star/
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Sun, 18 Nov 2012 16:08:16 PST
Tatting a Snowflake on an Ornament http://www.instructables.com/id/Tatting-a-Snowflake-on-an-Ornament/
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Tue, 3 Jan 2012 10:48:05 PST
Decoy Gift Wrapping http://www.instructables.com/id/Decoy-Gift-Wrapping/
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Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:24:51 PST
Tatted Snowflake http://www.instructables.com/id/Tatted-Snowflake/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/98G8/GW898AW2/FJI98G8GW898AW2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/98G8/GW898AW2/FJI98G8GW898AW2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/98G8/GW898AW2/FJI98G8GW898AW2.SMALL.jpg Penolopy Bulnick I have been working on putting tatting around an ornament, but took a break to show you a tatted snowflake i came up with.   Supplies: Tatting thread size 10 Tatting needle size 5 Beads (60) Collapsable eye needle Scissors Inner part of the snowflake: Use your collapsable needle and thread on 30 ...
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Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:44:13 PST
Super Dooper Sock Snowmen!!! http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Dooper-Sock-Snowmen/
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Sat, 17 Dec 2011 11:58:32 PST
Styrofoam Snowpeople http://www.instructables.com/id/Styrofoam-Snowpeople/
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Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:03:39 PST
Finnish Paper Star http://www.instructables.com/id/Finnish-Paper-Star/
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Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:29:58 PST
Christmas Elf http://www.instructables.com/id/Christmas-Elf/
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Sun, 11 Dec 2011 06:02:43 PST
Glowing Snowflake Baubles http://www.instructables.com/id/Glowing-Snowflake-Baubles/
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Wed, 7 Dec 2011 07:31:50 PST
Seashell Christmas Tree http://www.instructables.com/id/Seashell-Christmas-Tree/
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Fri, 2 Dec 2011 12:51:05 PST
GINORMAS Holiday reindeer aka Rudolph http://www.instructables.com/id/GINORMAS-Holiday-reindeer-aka-Rudolph/
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Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:22:24 PST
Origami Snowflake http://www.instructables.com/id/Origami-Snowflake-1/
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Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:22:21 PST
Paper Snowflakes http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Snowflakes-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/AJN3/GV2OKNIP/FY8AJN3GV2OKNIP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/AJN3/GV2OKNIP/FY8AJN3GV2OKNIP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/AJN3/GV2OKNIP/FY8AJN3GV2OKNIP.SMALL.jpg Penolopy Bulnick Paper Snowflakes are incredibly easy, traditional decorations for the Winter season.  All you need is paper, scissors and you are all set!  You can make them an exact imitation of real six pointed snowflakes, or branch off and see what fun designs crop up from your crazy cutting!  Grab your scissors...
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Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:47:35 PST
Christmas Tree Ninja Star(inator) http://www.instructables.com/id/Christmas-Tree-Ninja-Starinator/
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Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:03:11 PST
TNMBC Man-Eating Wreath http://www.instructables.com/id/TNMBC-Man-Eating-Wreath/
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Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:46:15 PST
Outrageous Christmas Decorations http://www.instructables.com/id/Outrageous-Christmas-Decorations/
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Sun, 19 Dec 2010 12:47:09 PST
LED Ornament http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Ornament/
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Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:45:37 PST
Make a Wreath http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Wreath/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/AI4L/GHTLUFA4/FV6AI4LGHTLUFA4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/AI4L/GHTLUFA4/FV6AI4LGHTLUFA4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/AI4L/GHTLUFA4/FV6AI4LGHTLUFA4.SMALL.jpg frenzy Now that the holidays are here, its wreath season! Show your joy for the year by creating a unique wreath for your door or living room! Making your own wreath is fun for the whole family! home-made rustic christmas wreath scrounging the ground of my apartment complex, I found some good wreath ma...
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Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:28:47 PST
How to Make a Holiday Snow Globe http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Holiday-Snow-Globe/
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Wed, 8 Dec 2010 16:35:34 PST
Gingerbread Man Christmas Yard Decoration - Updated http://www.instructables.com/id/Gingerbread-Man-Christmas-Yard-Decoration/
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Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:27:52 PST
Paper Snowflakes http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Snowflakes/
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Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:43:45 PST
Anti-Gravity Tree Stand http://www.instructables.com/id/Anti-Gravity-Tree-Stand/
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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:21:09 PST
Hardback book christmas tree http://www.instructables.com/id/Book-Xmas-tree/
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Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:52:24 PST
Christmas Ornament http://www.instructables.com/id/Christmas-Ornament/
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By: Ninzerbean

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Fri, 4 Dec 2009 07:55:10 PST
Illuminated Snowflake Ornament http://www.instructables.com/id/Illuminated-Snowflake-Ornament/
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By: Syuzi

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Wed, 2 Dec 2009 20:33:43 PST
Easy Christmas Crafts http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Christmas-Crafts/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYD/N5CI/G29ZFCHO/FYDN5CIG29ZFCHO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYD/N5CI/G29ZFCHO/FYDN5CIG29ZFCHO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYD/N5CI/G29ZFCHO/FYDN5CIG29ZFCHO.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo There's no better way to get in the spirit of Christmas than with these easy Christmas crafts.  This delightful medley of holiday craft Instructables will have you whistling carols in no time.  Whether you need a quick gift to give, or some simple decorations to deck your halls, these Instructables ...
By: scoochmaroo

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Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:30:16 PST
CDornaments http://www.instructables.com/id/CDornaments/
CDornaments - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/98WJ/FA0CVBSA/FO298WJFA0CVBSA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/98WJ/FA0CVBSA/FO298WJFA0CVBSA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/98WJ/FA0CVBSA/FO298WJFA0CVBSA.SMALL.jpg gmoon It's a CD snowflake! Make a Xmas ornament from a recycled CDrom!It's cool, and at least part of those CDs don't end up in the landfill.... All you need is unwanted CDs and a paper shredder.... You'll need.... --A paper shredder --a stack of old, unwanted CDroms... Your paper shredder cannot be t...
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Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:56:02 PST
Computer-controlled music-synchronized Flashing Christmas Tree Lights http://www.instructables.com/id/Computer-controlled-music-synchronized-Flashing-Ch/
Computer-controlled music-synchronized Flashing Christmas Tree Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FX3/0R1A/P79EP27SK3R/FX30R1AP79EP27SK3R.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FX3/0R1A/P79EP27SK3R/FX30R1AP79EP27SK3R.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FX3/0R1A/P79EP27SK3R/FX30R1AP79EP27SK3R.SMALL.jpg canida Use solid-state relays to blink the lights on your Christmas tree in time with music. Also good for Halloween haunted houses. Acquire and Set Up a Christmas Tree Get a nice large, healthy tree set up in front of your biggest windows. See How to Pick and Decorate a Christmas Tree for more detai...
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Sat, 10 Dec 2005 20:09:32 PST
How to Pick and Decorate a Christmas Tree http://www.instructables.com/id/Christmas-Tree-Assembly/
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By: canida

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Sat, 10 Dec 2005 23:17:59 PST
Christmas Santa and Elf LED Hats http://www.instructables.com/id/Christmas-Santa-and-Elf-LED-Hats/
Christmas Santa and Elf LED Hats - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/FAMZ/F9N2A1JQ/F5UFAMZF9N2A1JQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/FAMZ/F9N2A1JQ/F5UFAMZF9N2A1JQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/FAMZ/F9N2A1JQ/F5UFAMZF9N2A1JQ.SMALL.jpg Buzz_Kill Add LED lights to Santa and Elf hats for more festive blinken litez! This is very easy to do, only takes about 30 minutes, and costs less than $10 per hat. I am pretty sure it took longer to write this instructable than it did to make the first hat. You can invite friends over and do several at the ...
By: Buzz_Kill

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Sun, 2 Dec 2007 17:14:34 PST