http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 12:17:52 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Beaded-Christmas-Tree-Kandi/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB6/4QF3/HDOW3ULP/FB64QF3HDOW3ULP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB6/4QF3/HDOW3ULP/FB64QF3HDOW3ULP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB6/4QF3/HDOW3ULP/FB64QF3HDOW3ULP.SMALL.jpg Ginger Cand-e This is the beaded christmas tree I made.
By: Ginger Cand-e

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2013 01:43:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/CandyCane-Plasticine-Pig/
CandyCane Plasticine Pig - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/HI3U/HDLGV57H/FG3HI3UHDLGV57H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/HI3U/HDLGV57H/FG3HI3UHDLGV57H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/HI3U/HDLGV57H/FG3HI3UHDLGV57H.SMALL.jpg Master1811 Do you guys like to make models? Well here is a really cool model that you can make! All you need is some plasticine and lots of enthusiasm. Materials You need: A chunk of red plasticine A chunk of white plasticine A chunk of pink plasticine A little peice of black plasticine Some glue The amoun...
By: Master1811

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:00:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Mini-Portal-Christmas-Tree-Gift/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/4ZTS/HDHW566N/FIB4ZTSHDHW566N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/4ZTS/HDHW566N/FIB4ZTSHDHW566N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/4ZTS/HDHW566N/FIB4ZTSHDHW566N.SMALL.jpg kyuuei This is how to make a light-up novelty gift based on the game Portal. You can do this craft for any holiday--an Easter egg, a firework, a pumpkin.. but it was Christmas time when I made it, so I used a Christmas tree. It is battery operated and you can put either box anywhere you want, so that it wi...
By: kyuuei

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:55:13 PST 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/Glittering-Snowman-Ornaments/
Glittering Snowman Ornaments - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/ED94/HCB8KSPN/FC3ED94HCB8KSPN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/ED94/HCB8KSPN/FC3ED94HCB8KSPN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/ED94/HCB8KSPN/FC3ED94HCB8KSPN.SMALL.jpg NErDy NErDs Delight your friends and family with a handmade gift.  (Then amaze them when you inform them it was made out of none other than...toilet paper!)  That's right, toilet paper!  These glittering snowman ornaments are so adorable, no one would ever guess their main 'ingredient'. They are quick, simple, ...
By: NErDy NErDs

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2013 21:10:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Star-Christmas-ornament/
Star Christmas ornament - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/4JIJ/HCB86AGY/FYC4JIJHCB86AGY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/4JIJ/HCB86AGY/FYC4JIJHCB86AGY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/4JIJ/HCB86AGY/FYC4JIJHCB86AGY.SMALL.jpg moppety Surprisingly sparkly, these star ornaments really catch the light and show off your patterned paper at the same time. The 36-gauge aluminum is thin enough to cut easily, but once it's glued together in layers with the paper, you get a fairly solid object. This was my 2010 Christmas ornament design....
By: moppety

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2013 08:40:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Snowbaby-Christmas-ornament/
Snowbaby Christmas ornament - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/R7XG/HCB86BI7/FEGR7XGHCB86BI7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/R7XG/HCB86BI7/FEGR7XGHCB86BI7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/R7XG/HCB86BI7/FEGR7XGHCB86BI7.SMALL.jpg moppety This needle-felted snowbaby is a little bit of cuteness for your Christmas tree. I designed these to be my 2012 Christmas gifts. Tools: scissors medium or small felting needle foam pad to felt on aluminum foil oven hot glue gun  needlenose tweezers tapestry needle Materials: white wool roving w...
By: moppety

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:27:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Felted-wreath-Christmas-ornament-2008/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/NH24/HCB864S1/FZFNH24HCB864S1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/NH24/HCB864S1/FZFNH24HCB864S1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/NH24/HCB864S1/FZFNH24HCB864S1.SMALL.jpg moppety A quick, stash-busting holiday project, this little felted wreath was my 2008 Christmas ornament to give as gifts. Tools: US 15 / 10 mm knitting needles tapestry needle lingerie bag washing machine old towel laundry soap pill bottle or 35 mm film canister (does anyone use those anymore?) hot glue ...
By: moppety

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:47:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Floating-Christmas-Tree/
Floating Christmas Tree - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/UZSJ/HC9LWNIV/F2EUZSJHC9LWNIV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/UZSJ/HC9LWNIV/F2EUZSJHC9LWNIV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/UZSJ/HC9LWNIV/F2EUZSJHC9LWNIV.SMALL.jpg hastalasophia This past Christmas, my mom told me not to put up our plastic Christmas tree. It was just too much work to set up and clean up after. So, I had a better idea. Materials Materials: -A roll of fishing wire -Ornaments -Some cardboard -Rope Tools: -Scissors -A broom (to sweep up the glass ornaments ...
By: hastalasophia

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:31:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Santa-Bottle-Outfits/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/KBYJ/HBUZN47P/FYCKBYJHBUZN47P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/KBYJ/HBUZN47P/FYCKBYJHBUZN47P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/KBYJ/HBUZN47P/FYCKBYJHBUZN47P.SMALL.jpg ts514 I like to have some gifts on "standy-by" in case I forget about somebody. Most everyone likes wine, liquor, or a festive cordial. But instead of just giving bottles in the typical gift bags, I dressed the packaging up a bit and it turned out really well! It took approximately 15 minutes per bottle a...
By: ts514

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 10:00:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tiny-Mini-Yoshi-Earrings/
Tiny Mini-Yoshi Earrings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCS/7MJL/HAQ3BEFU/FCS7MJLHAQ3BEFU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCS/7MJL/HAQ3BEFU/FCS7MJLHAQ3BEFU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCS/7MJL/HAQ3BEFU/FCS7MJLHAQ3BEFU.SMALL.jpg triumphman This Christmas I made my Daughter a pair of mini- Yoshi earrings. Here is how. Get some Fimo Get some Fimo or other brand of modelling clay. The kind that you bake to preserve it. Also get the earring backs and fronts. These can be purchased at the various craft stores. Michael's, Joanne Fabri...
By: triumphman

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 14:29:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Christmas-Wreath/
How To Make A Christmas Wreath - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/CPK1/HAQ2U3B7/FBICPK1HAQ2U3B7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/CPK1/HAQ2U3B7/FBICPK1HAQ2U3B7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/CPK1/HAQ2U3B7/FBICPK1HAQ2U3B7.SMALL.jpg wreath   My family and I make our own beautiful Christmas wreathes each year with the extra boughs from our Christmas Tree.This year we had a spruce thee whitch is alittle prickley to work with. Any kind of fur or pine tree will do, but the bushyest branches are the best.Here are my instructions to make on...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Jan 2013 14:32:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Christmas-Tree-Stand-Floor-Protector/
Christmas Tree Stand Floor Protector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/ZT2S/HBBCIH9S/FGPZT2SHBBCIH9S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/ZT2S/HBBCIH9S/FGPZT2SHBBCIH9S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/ZT2S/HBBCIH9S/FGPZT2SHBBCIH9S.SMALL.jpg Mackramer Here in Ohio these types of Christmas tree stands are popular. They consist of three (3) steel rebar legs with a center steel spike through a water reservoir. When you purchase the tree, the tree seller will drill a deep hole into the middle of the tree. The spike in the stand fits neatly into the...
By: Mackramer

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2012 19:43:14 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/Easy-Peasy-Ornament-Holiday-Gifts/
Easy Peasy Ornament Holiday Gifts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI0/0PT4/HAWSHVIX/FI00PT4HAWSHVIX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI0/0PT4/HAWSHVIX/FI00PT4HAWSHVIX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI0/0PT4/HAWSHVIX/FI00PT4HAWSHVIX.SMALL.jpg VanaG This is a super easy gift to make, pretty inexpensive too. This is the perfect inexpensive gift that is sweet and not too personal.  Kids love it.  If you have friends who are on a diet, fill with confetti or shredded holiday wrapping paper.  I bought these ornaments at an after-Christmas sale at M...
By: VanaG

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:04:09 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/Pipe-Cleaner-LED-Christmas-Decorations/
Pipe Cleaner LED Christmas Decorations - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/ZH7I/HAQ30JVL/F4FZH7IHAQ30JVL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/ZH7I/HAQ30JVL/F4FZH7IHAQ30JVL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/ZH7I/HAQ30JVL/F4FZH7IHAQ30JVL.SMALL.jpg vanweb When I saw the LED projects on Instructables starting to pop up I figured hmmm:  Red LED + brown fur covered wire (pipe cleaner) =  Rudolf! So I scrounged my junk project drawer found some LEDs, a battery clip (with a still functioning flat battery), my stack of pipe cleaners from previous crafts a...
By: vanweb

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:07:12 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...
By: haventmadeabombyet

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 13:57:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Money-Tree-Gift-Idea/
Money Tree Gift Idea - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/RWOI/HAUNMVN0/F5RRWOIHAUNMVN0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/RWOI/HAUNMVN0/F5RRWOIHAUNMVN0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/RWOI/HAUNMVN0/F5RRWOIHAUNMVN0.SMALL.jpg Goodnslo Give the gift of money in the form of a Money Tree!! This is a simple gift idea that can be done in less than an hour.  It is better than a gift card because who doesn't want cash! The example I have pictured here is one I made for my college student daughter with a major in art (how cliche- a poo...
By: Goodnslo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Dec 2012 16:55:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-see-right-through-Christmas-wrapping-paper/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/UD0Z/G400W58S/F8SUD0ZG400W58S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/UD0Z/G400W58S/F8SUD0ZG400W58S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/UD0Z/G400W58S/F8SUD0ZG400W58S.SMALL.jpg ugleee This video shows you how to use an ordinary camcorder to see through Christmas wrapping paper (or any most any wrapping paper for that matter). It worked on every wrapping paper we had in the house, which doesn't necessarily mean it will work on yours. What you need: An old school DVD camcorder (o...
By: ugleee

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Dec 2012 05:35:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/30-sec-Home-Made-Christmas-Ornament/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/YSIF/HAQ30GWR/F1AYSIFHAQ30GWR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/YSIF/HAQ30GWR/F1AYSIFHAQ30GWR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/YSIF/HAQ30GWR/F1AYSIFHAQ30GWR.SMALL.jpg haventmadeabombyet This is so easy, I'm not even going to tell you how I did it. Parts: Decorative string (You really don't want to use regular twine otherwise it'll look trashy) Clear Scotch tape One unopened Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake® P.S. I wouldn't hang this too low on the tree, otherwise animals/small c...
By: haventmadeabombyet

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:48:04 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/1-Christmas-tree-in-5-minutes/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/A244/HAWBWFH0/FSVA244HAWBWFH0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/A244/HAWBWFH0/FSVA244HAWBWFH0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/A244/HAWBWFH0/FSVA244HAWBWFH0.SMALL.jpg vicesat You only need: - Green cardstock - Empty sew roll or similar suport - Pencil or similar
By: vicesat

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Dec 2012 10:06:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Redneck-Christmas-Tree-In-under-an-hour/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/BCUI/HAQ39BZW/FDQBCUIHAQ39BZW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/BCUI/HAQ39BZW/FDQBCUIHAQ39BZW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/BCUI/HAQ39BZW/FDQBCUIHAQ39BZW.SMALL.jpg stivheys Here is my first instructable. Its Christmas eve ive had no time to buy a real tree so i decided to make my own!  im sorry  for the poor quality images i only had my phone and hand, and lets just say it isnt that great for pictures. all you need is: 1 hour to spare 1 cardboard box scissors  old...
By: stivheys

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Dec 2012 09:17:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Solstice-Tree-Fort/
Solstice Tree Fort - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/0151/HAQ381VV/FLR0151HAQ381VV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/0151/HAQ381VV/FLR0151HAQ381VV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/0151/HAQ381VV/FLR0151HAQ381VV.SMALL.jpg jesse.hensel This year instead of cutting down a tree we began working on a new holiday tradition. Cutting the Canvass I purchased a strip of canvass 8 feet wide and 6 yards long. I laid it out on the floor and a friend and I drew a half circle 16ft in diameter.  We then folded fabric in half and cut out an e...
By: jesse.hensel

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 23 Dec 2012 02:06:42 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/Christmas-Nativity-village-scene-1/
Christmas Nativity village scene - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/1AM4/HAWBWBOP/FGS1AM4HAWBWBOP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/1AM4/HAWBWBOP/FGS1AM4HAWBWBOP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/1AM4/HAWBWBOP/FGS1AM4HAWBWBOP.SMALL.jpg Paulo Alexandre For this coming Holiday Season we dedided to build a Christmas Nativity village scene We wanted to use both recycled and commercial items along with natural items. Forming the mountain We've stopped at some garbage bins and picked up a few fruit wooden boxes, cardboard boxes and styrofoams. ...
By: Paulo Alexandre

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 22 Dec 2012 07:15:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/1-Walnut-crib-gift/
1$ Walnut crib (gift) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/41UB/HAQ2TP8V/FOE41UBHAQ2TP8V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/41UB/HAQ2TP8V/FOE41UBHAQ2TP8V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/41UB/HAQ2TP8V/FOE41UBHAQ2TP8V.SMALL.jpg bellotero69 With the advent of Christmas we think of what to give. A phone, a tablet, a laptop, But also to do things ourselves why do you teach this gift completely handmade and for less than a dollar. If you don't know what could be the best present in this Christmas, give your love!. Sorry for my bad engl...
By: bellotero69

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:10:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Nativity-Scene-lamp-Lampara-de-Navidad/
Nativity Scene lamp - Lampara de Navidad - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/6A6H/HAVGJERF/FCH6A6HHAVGJERF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/6A6H/HAVGJERF/FCH6A6HHAVGJERF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/6A6H/HAVGJERF/FCH6A6HHAVGJERF.SMALL.jpg jstephens1 This little lamp is a very easy project to do as a family and is a nice touch to give to family and friends Esta pequeña lampara es un proyecto muy facil de hacer en familia y es un lindo detalle para regalar a familiares y amigos Supplies - Materiales Glass jar with straight sides LED Candle Tr...
By: jstephens1

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2012 07:23:13 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/Fiber-Optic-LED-Engine-Holiday-Edition/
Fiber Optic LED Engine - Holiday Edition - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFB/EKVZ/HAQ323DS/FFBEKVZHAQ323DS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFB/EKVZ/HAQ323DS/FFBEKVZHAQ323DS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFB/EKVZ/HAQ323DS/FFBEKVZHAQ323DS.SMALL.jpg Elemental LED Hello there folks! James from Elemental LED's Account Manager here with my first Instructables project made for the holidays. The idea came to me when a client needed something specific to which the company hand not touched base on (at the time) and I decided to make a very rough prototype to prove...
By: Elemental LED

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:45:20 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/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/Steampunk-Birdhouse-Ornament/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN4/KW1S/HAQ388TR/FN4KW1SHAQ388TR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN4/KW1S/HAQ388TR/FN4KW1SHAQ388TR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN4/KW1S/HAQ388TR/FN4KW1SHAQ388TR.SMALL.jpg jenifer0 Materials: • small unfinished wood birdhouse - Michaels - $1 • Gold metallic spray paint (I use Krylon; it lasts a long time) - $5 • Gears and other adornments - pieces from a busted-up old alarm clock, Jim Holtz idea-ology brand scrapbooking supplies at Michaels (keys, gears) • bird charm - from so...
By: jenifer0

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:05:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Star-ornament/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVK/4F5K/HAQ388TS/FVK4F5KHAQ388TS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVK/4F5K/HAQ388TS/FVK4F5KHAQ388TS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVK/4F5K/HAQ388TS/FVK4F5KHAQ388TS.SMALL.jpg jenifer0 Paper mache star from craft store ($1). Spray paint with metallic paint. Attach clock hands (from craft store) with hot glue.
By: jenifer0

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 11:46:36 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/My-Steampunk-Christmas/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/28DU/HAQ388TP/FSY28DUHAQ388TP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/28DU/HAQ388TP/FSY28DUHAQ388TP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/28DU/HAQ388TP/FSY28DUHAQ388TP.SMALL.jpg jenifer0 Steampunk Christmas - my office decorations This is my first entry. I'm still trying to figure out everything.
By: jenifer0

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:25:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Nativity-Village/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/NE74/HAUNLV9I/F1ZNE74HAUNLV9I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/NE74/HAUNLV9I/F1ZNE74HAUNLV9I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/NE74/HAUNLV9I/F1ZNE74HAUNLV9I.SMALL.jpg lindarose92 Every year, as tradition, I make a different nativity village. I have fun doing it and it's what I love doing the most - yes, more than the Christmas tree :D There is not much to explain here because it's simply a composition of little statues, houses, moss and gravel. I used tin foil to make the ri...
By: lindarose92

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:34:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Rice-Christmas-Ball/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/ALT9/HAUNLV8P/FEQALT9HAUNLV8P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/ALT9/HAUNLV8P/FEQALT9HAUNLV8P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/ALT9/HAUNLV8P/FEQALT9HAUNLV8P.SMALL.jpg lindarose92 This Christmas ball is very nice and not too hard to make! Here is how I made it: I created the base covering a small balloon with papier mache. I made 3/4 layers and let it dry. Now the fun/hard part (it depends on you!): I took a dish, anything big enough to contain the ball, and put some rice in ...
By: lindarose92

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:52:18 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/Portal-Christmas-Tree/
Portal Christmas Tree - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/IAV0/HAQ37XTK/FA9IAV0HAQ37XTK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/IAV0/HAQ37XTK/FA9IAV0HAQ37XTK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/IAV0/HAQ37XTK/FA9IAV0HAQ37XTK.SMALL.jpg kevinjameshunt This was inspired by Ryan Kelly's amazing Portal Christmas Tree, which I read about last year on io9.com  and agreed that it was, indeed, absolutely genius.  So when my roommate told me she was going to toss out her old fake Christmas tree, I convinced her to let me create a Portal Tree of my own. H...
By: kevinjameshunt

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Dec 2012 20:41:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Executive-GiftorHow-to-put-a-Custom-Logo-on/
DIY Custom Leather Print Gift - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/6P6X/HAQ2TG7Z/F1Q6P6XHAQ2TG7Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/6P6X/HAQ2TG7Z/F1Q6P6XHAQ2TG7Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/6P6X/HAQ2TG7Z/F1Q6P6XHAQ2TG7Z.SMALL.jpg Lextone So for Christmas we wanted to do something cool for our Managers at work. We decided to do custom footballs having all employees sign a "game ball". Well if you ever priced getting a customized football its rather cost prohibitive for 1, and we need 4. So I took on the task of customizing the balls ...
By: Lextone

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Dec 2012 18:23:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Alternative-Christmas-Tree-2012/
Alternative Christmas Tree 2012 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/E850/HAQ35H8N/FLWE850HAQ35H8N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/E850/HAQ35H8N/FLWE850HAQ35H8N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/E850/HAQ35H8N/FLWE850HAQ35H8N.SMALL.jpg casaroonc And yet another year is upon us & so it time for our family tradition of making our tree. This tradition started when our boys were young. At that time we used to make everything that went on the tree, but as the boys got older (and more into building things) it shifted into making our tree. we chan...
By: casaroonc

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Dec 2012 10:19:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Decorating-your-Snow-for-the-Holidays/
Decorating your Snow with Anamorphic Projections - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/SC15/HAOPY8UL/FROSC15HAOPY8UL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/SC15/HAOPY8UL/FROSC15HAOPY8UL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/SC15/HAOPY8UL/FROSC15HAOPY8UL.SMALL.jpg Renard_Bleu Some people feel that a blanket of fresh snow is enough to get their Christmas spirits up. Well those scrooges don't live in my house; I would hang tiny Christmas ornaments on my ornaments if I could.  It occurred to me that a fresh blanket of snow creates magnificent blank canvas, ready to be deco...
By: Renard_Bleu

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Dec 2012 05:45:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Wooden-Christmas-Tree/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/Z2FQ/HAQ37S58/F03Z2FQHAQ37S58.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/Z2FQ/HAQ37S58/F03Z2FQHAQ37S58.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/Z2FQ/HAQ37S58/F03Z2FQHAQ37S58.SMALL.jpg circlejeks This homemade wooden christmas tree was started by a building a wood base and supported by 1 1/2" by 5' cylindrical wood post, then each 2x4 has been cut to various lengths. Then a hole was cut at the end of each piece to slide around center post. Then we painted each 2x4 piece white. Once dry, we l...
By: circlejeks

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Dec 2012 21:50:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/What-to-do-with-your-Christmas-cards/
What to do with your Christmas cards - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/N30P/HANAX4VC/FUWN30PHANAX4VC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/N30P/HANAX4VC/FUWN30PHANAX4VC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/N30P/HANAX4VC/FUWN30PHANAX4VC.SMALL.jpg emilyvanleemput Every year I receive christmas cards and I think it's a pity to just throw them away. So, I came up with this. Materials What do you need to make this? - christmas cards - glue - scissors - cacrdboard choosing Choose the pieces you like best and cut them out. Leave one bigger card comple...
By: emilyvanleemput

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