Instructables: exploring - living - craft - craft - reuse http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 00:59:07 PDT BLOX v1.01 3 Hand Grenades http://www.instructables.com/id/3-Hand-Grenades/
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Sun, 27 Jan 2013 01:49:56 PST
A Journal Made From A Book And Junk Mail Paper http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Journal-Made-From-A-Book-And-Junk-Mail-Paper/
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Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:02:47 PST
RedBull Extra 330S From RedBull cans http://www.instructables.com/id/RedBull-Extra-330S-From-RedBull-cans/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/HVMZ/HC3QC3YP/FU7HVMZHC3QC3YP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/HVMZ/HC3QC3YP/FU7HVMZHC3QC3YP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/HVMZ/HC3QC3YP/FU7HVMZHC3QC3YP.SMALL.jpg awesomecreations Another model based on my original Can aeroplane; http://www.instructables.com/id/Aeroplane-from-an-Aluminium-Can-and-it-flies-too/ This one is very similar, but it is a bit smaller and it flies a little bit better. The other differences are: -I used 2 Red Bull cans instead of 1 Monster can (I did...
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Sun, 20 Jan 2013 05:52:34 PST
Make Mittens from Old Sweaters DIY 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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Sun, 13 Jan 2013 09:51:52 PST
Make a Craft Stand from a Swing-Arm Lamp http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Craft-Stand-from-a-Swing-Arm-Lamp/
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Fri, 21 Dec 2012 09:08:37 PST
Upcycle Used Paper Into a Papercraft Airplane Toy http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycle-Used-Paper-Books-Newspaper-and-More-Into/
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Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:58:02 PDT
100% Natural Wind Thing http://www.instructables.com/id/100-Natural-Wind-Thing/
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Sun, 8 Apr 2012 13:54:57 PDT
How To Make A Hotwire Cutter...Cheap! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Hotwire-CutterCheap/
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Sun, 4 Dec 2011 22:14:51 PST
Nice and easy cardboard decorations http://www.instructables.com/id/Nice-and-easy-cardboard-decorations/
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Sun, 23 Oct 2011 00:07:05 PDT
Thrifty to Nifty http://www.instructables.com/id/Thrifty-to-Nifty/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/3K7G/GKS0SWDU/FVL3K7GGKS0SWDU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/3K7G/GKS0SWDU/FVL3K7GGKS0SWDU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/3K7G/GKS0SWDU/FVL3K7GGKS0SWDU.SMALL.jpg starshipminivan I love garage sales, thrift stores, and clearance sales.  With a just a little imagination and a few crafting skills, it's easy to transform items and give them new life.  These are a few of the things I've created from bargain finds. Candle Holder Trio I found three strange short black iron candle...
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Wed, 9 Mar 2011 15:03:50 PST
Boggle Your Love! http://www.instructables.com/id/Boggle-Your-Love/
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Mon, 13 Sep 2010 21:05:28 PDT
from baby wipes box to Lady Jewlery Box http://www.instructables.com/id/from-baby-wipes-box-to-Lady-Jewlery-Box/
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Thu, 3 Jun 2010 02:14:31 PDT
Tool Holder / Pin Cushion http://www.instructables.com/id/Tool-Holder-Pin-Cushion/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/HAWY/G8LWENJK/F24HAWYG8LWENJK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/HAWY/G8LWENJK/F24HAWYG8LWENJK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/HAWY/G8LWENJK/F24HAWYG8LWENJK.SMALL.jpg urbanwoodswalker This is a real handy holder I came up with for those delicate tools such as pin vice, delicate tweezers, sewing needles and pins.  Even the stray craft blade.  I glued 6 wine corks to a jar lid with e6000 .  And that is it.  The jar is holding pens and pencils, and this tool holder keeps delicate an...
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Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:26:45 PDT
Make a CatRack http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-CatRack/
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Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:38:20 PDT