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My DIY Instructions for a Tipsy Plant Tower

mworsley — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:50:06 PDT

Intro: I saw the idea for a really cute ceramic planter tower on Pinterest, but there were not detailed instructions on how to do it. I went to Lowe's and used one of their cool craft idea sheets and the photo from Pinterest to make my own version of what I call the Tipsy Plant Tower. This is the...
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Man Cave Resin Coasters

allenamistral — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 11:04:31 PDT

I have a minor obsession with Pinterest, so after seeing a set of bottle cap coasters that looked like they might scratch the table, I said, "I can do that better!" Well, with a little help from the recipient of this gift and a couple failed attempts at other options, I chose resin casting to make t...
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Bamboo Adirondack Chair (Scale Model)

110_Design — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:05:28 PDT

This is a project based off the real dimensions of a full sized Adirondack chair, only mini sized! It requires patience, a little sanding and some concentration to put it together, but you get a accurate and beautiful 1:12 scale model fit for the backyard of any social dollhouse owner, or for whate...
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How to Make a Push Pin Portrait

digitalArtform — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:27:31 PDT

We are going to make photorealistic push pin portraits. We will be guided in our pin placement by a low resolution indexed color gif image we will create in Photoshop. The .gif will use a limited palette restricted only to those colors in which the plastic push pins come. This tutorial assumes you...
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Alginate mold - face

giritberen — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:51:15 PDT

This time I am going to show you how to take an alginate mold of a face (and fill it with plaster) What you need, A model ;) Alginate Plaster bandages Several cups (to mix, pour water etc) Vaseline Cotton A pillow (you have to make the model comfortable =))) Small pieces of paper (or you can use s...
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customize your phone

gempje — Sun, 8 Apr 2012 13:07:50 PDT

I thought my phone to be a bit boring, but nice phone cases are only avaidible for the I-phone so I used some contact paper to make myself one. I'f choosen a wood print, but its available in every color. also on my blog : supplies you'll need: -phone or other device -scissors -stanley knife -co...
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Icicle Mason Jars

siskk — Wed, 4 Apr 2012 10:44:03 PDT

With all the hoopla about Mason Jars, and the fact that I just plain Love Them, I decided to give them a try with a twist of my own. Gather your supplies. For this project you will need: clean sponge Mat Modge Podge Clear Glitter Wire Wire cutters Sand/Decorative Salt candle of choice Fol...
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Make your own Vintage Suitcase Coffee Table

mynameiskorrine — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:04:49 PDT

I love, LOVE vintage suitcases. What is better than a vintage suitcase...... A Vintage Suitcase Coffee Table. This project is fairly cheap and takes less than 15 minutes to do! Lets get to it... What You Will Need What You Will Need: Power Drill Vintage Suitcase (Preferably one made of wood. P...
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Make Your Own T-Shirt Art

mynameiskorrine — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 06:26:06 PDT

I LOVE this DIY Project! You can create your own design from magazine clippings, photographs, or anything else you can think of using! What You Will Need What You Will Need: Scanner/Printer Iron-on Transfers (Found at any Office Supply Store) Sheet of Printer Paper Computer T-Shirt Iron Hard Sur...
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The Ultimate Dinosaur Costume

jamiep — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:56:25 PST

This Instructable documents the construction of Jamie Price's dinosaur costume. It is over 10 feet tall and 14 feet long! There are over 140 individual parts that were created. It is built from a flexible foam with a welded steel/aluminum support substructure. Most of the parts were cut using a ...
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Pixelated popup card

kate12345 — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 12:58:53 PST

I‘d been scratching my head trying to come up with a card for my hubby {AKA the non-romantic type}. I finally decided to make him this pixely popup heart card! I've seen similar styled pop-ups before and thought a heart would work really well. The card is also really minimal (which I love) and ta...
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How to make an origami corner heart bookmark

rchandsa — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:32:13 PST

Please visit me at http://www.thecheesethief.com/ for more exciting tutorials. When your short on funds, bookmarks make great gifts. You can make this cute bookmark with just one sheet of square paper. Perfect to make as a valentine or just a gift on its own. You can follow my origami how to belo...
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Weaving Paper Hearts

childmade — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:22:18 PST

These woven hearts are made from various prints of card stock and have a lovely pattern and texture. If you don't have a selection of card stock available, pages from magazines are a great alternative. They work wonderfully as-is on a lovely Valentine's day card, or glued onto a toothpick as a cup...
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Rhino Trophy Head

mezcraft — Tue, 3 Jan 2012 09:30:54 PST

I began this adventure by being involved with a craft swap on craftster.org. My partner had wanted a stuffed rhino head, so I decided I would give it a go. I also made one for my husband for Christmas in the process! I had seen on websites and in stores these amazing leather rhinos, often used as st...
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Candy Cane Marbled Monogram Ornaments

rchandsa — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:34:48 PST

** If you like this tutorial I would love it if you voted for me in the Holiday Gifts Contest. Banner to vote on top right. ** I recently saw a marbleized nail technique on Pinterest and was so inspired to try it. After several attempts I finally got the nail technique down and decided to do so...
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Cookies in a can

Floriane — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:51:56 PST

This DIY will show you how a simple can can be a funny way to make a gift ! And besides being a funny gift it’s easy, economical and eco-friendly ! What more could anyone ask for ? Firstly pick a can, the size of your choice. Here I chose a rather big model, but nothing prevents us from imagini...
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Sodium Acetate BODY Warmer

kevin_mic — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 19:48:21 PST

Have you ever gone to a football game and frozen your butt off? While at the game you happen to have brought those little charcoal throw away handwarmers. You pull it out, open it up, and shake the daylights out of it trying to get it to produce some heat. Normally the amount of heat you get b...
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7FT Gundam - Ultimate Papercraft

visualspicer — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:49:19 PST

After burning my 4FT Freedom Gundam papercraft in 2010 I was determined to create a bigger and better replacement. This 7FT Gundam Mk-2 papercraft became the result of my goal, made up of 1250 parts on 720 pages, for a total paper weight of 10lb (4.5kg). Using time-lapse photography, video editing ...
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Colour Changing Tentacle Monster

ashflex — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 15:39:39 PST

I bought a couple of light up pumpkins cheap after halloween, and I've been trying to think of something to do with the colour changing lights from inside them ever since. Heres what I came up with! Tools and Marterials Heres what you'll need to make one for yourself: Furry Material (i...
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Antique Embroidered Book

UrbanThreads — Wed, 5 Oct 2011 21:49:08 PDT

If you haven’t yet taken a peek at the new Dark Fairytale series, you’re in for a treat! (Or at least, we like to think so) Crafters in general seem to love their myth, lore, and legend, and also seem to share a love of books. And who doesn’t love books? Though, I will be honest, every time I...
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Tattoo Tights

UrbanThreads — Wed, 5 Oct 2011 21:24:12 PDT

Got ink? I’ve always thought tattoos were pretty awesome, but I’ve been too much of a wuss to take the plunge and commit to one design forever. Well, Halloween is starting to creep up on us, and it’s a perfect time to try out a whole new look, and whip up a fast costume. Don’t know what to be this ...
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SteamPunk Dalek

Sci_Fi_Steve — Wed, 9 Feb 2011 13:52:35 PST

I Disasembleled Dalek bubble bath container, then painted initially with Primer, then with Gold, in hindsight, I should have painted it in a more metalic Gold I sanded of the plastic domes and replaced them with Rivet I covered the 4 back ones with plastic as this is where the gauge is ...
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How To Make The "bird house"

ProfHankD — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 08:46:42 PDT

Inspired by a PBS TV show called WordWorld , my daughter (ok, I helped) built the "bird house " shown as an entry in the 10th annual Birdhouse Display and Benefit Auction at The Arboretum in Lexington, KY. It attracted a lot of attention and potential buyers, but we really didn't want to sell it. S...
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Drink Can Butterflies

clintonmc — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:39:35 PDT

For some time and for reasons I'm not entirely sure of, I have been trying to find a good use for used soda cans. I have tried making a mini chest of draws, gift boxes (there is a very good Instructable by Mangetout for that) and cookie cutters, the latter worked very well and went down a treat when...
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How to build your own Deadmau5 mouse head helmet!

Intrica — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:15:46 PST

So you're a HUGE Deadmau5 fan and have been aching to get your hands on one of those sweet Mau5 heads - but NOT one like some of those epic fail's you've seen some people wear... you want a legit head that will be envied by all. Well, I'm here to help. The process is long, it takes a huge amount ...
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Melted Crayon Art

miss make — Wed, 7 Sep 2011 11:21:36 PDT

This is an easy, straightforward project that delivers a lot of graphic impact for not very much effort. Seriously, the hardest part is unwrapping all the crayons. You will need: a blank canvas crayons, new or old (I needed about 60-70 for my 16" x 20" canvas) a utility or exacto knife (optional, f...
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Yamiguru's How-To Make An Affordable Steampunk Helmet

Yamiguru — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:09:12 PDT

I have created a penny saving tutorial for everyone to be able to enjoy the wonderful world of Steampunk. Meet… The Helmet. Construction Hard Hat I purchased this Construction Hard Hat at a local Thrift Store for 2 dollars and fifty cents. You are welcome to buy one brand new for less than ten do...
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COLD FORGING A KNIFE FROM A NAIL

pennabilli — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 01:11:01 PDT

You need a nail, a hammer, a lump of steel for an anvil (a sledge hammer head will do), a stump, a flame, a couple of pliers, and a file.
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Architectonic Photo Cube

danorama723 — Wed, 3 Aug 2011 12:16:18 PDT

Recently I stumbled upon a Web-based service called "Fracture" (fractureme.com) that prints images on shatterproof glass. This inspired me to come up with a novel way to display a series of photos; one which capitalizes on the inherent physical properties of the glass (resisting small compression an...
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rolled paper flowers

jonesdesignco — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:48:48 PDT

Create simple and lovely paper flowers for a unique {and inexpensive!} take on a wedding bouquet, centerpiece, boutineer and more. Using scrapbook paper, a glue gun and some florist wire, you can create these flowers. supplies Here's what you'll need: :: scrapbook paper :: scissors :: hot glue gu...
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Four Piece Carved Sandstone Candle Holder Set

fdmjh — Sun, 1 May 2011 17:46:09 PDT

This is how I made a set of four carved sandstone candle holders out of some stone that was left over after our fence was rebuilt after a big storm. The full story behind the set can be found here. Cut the stone to length After deciding on a design the next stage is to set to work and actually...
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Eggshell-Covered Potion Bottle

starshipminivan — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 07:40:55 PDT

This style of bottle is decorated with clean, broken eggshells. The shells create an amazing scaly texture that can be painted to make the bottle look ancient. Supplies You need: Bottles or Jars with lids or corks that fit the opening Eggs - crack, remove contents, wash shell, and remove the me...
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Leather flask

oldanvilyoungsmith — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 19:29:58 PDT

Show ye olde style, while saving the earth by stopping the use of disposable waterbottles. Carry, the flask... The flask is quite the fashion piece these days, just wait, soon ye'll see ye olde Lady Gaga wearing it... And nothing else... barf Anyway, it's quite cool, and gets a lot of comments wh...
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Summer shoes

mostart — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:39:04 PDT

I wanted to have light, leather, designed just for me shoes. So I had to make them. On picture you can see first version. Materials: Leather, hard one, and thin one. Sponge. Cardboard. Glue. Rubber. Velcro tape. Friend with Sewing Machine. draw, cut, glue Draw sole design on cardboard and cut i...
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Machine Quilting Table Leaf

jeff-o — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:15:48 PDT

When machine quilting, you need a large surface around the sewing machine bed to make the job easier. The bigger the table, the better! So what if the table could be as big as, say, the kitchen table? Or the dining room table! Yeah -- that's the ticket! But not everyone has a sewing room that can a...
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Life Size Paper Travis Touchdown

ddi7i4d — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 18:08:12 PDT

If you have the same little problems like me, you are right now* staring on an empty place in your room and wondering "Man, I am a huge fan of No More Heroes and I have got a free area of about 60 x 80 cm in my apart from that desperately overstuffed little chamber. What can I do?" Let me deliver yo...
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PAPER FLOWER CARD

sanbomba — Thu, 9 Dec 2010 13:41:04 PST

They can be made with any type of paper. You can use them as a card with a message in the center -when opened-, as a simple flower when closed, as a cute box for your desk or even as a gift.
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Tatted Barefoot Sandals

TotusMel — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:39:01 PST

If you've mastered the tatted flower instructable and the Fluerette necklace, you have all the skills you need to make these barefoot sandals. These sandals use the same pattern as The Queen's Feet Barefoot sandals available in my etsy shop. You will need basic needle tatting experience easily lea...
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Pop-up Dragon Toy

playfulplans — Sat, 5 Mar 2011 09:06:23 PST

This amusing toy- sometimes called a "morality toy" when the box is formed in the shape of a forbidden book, with covers, spine and title- requires few hand tools and materials to build. It does however require a power drill and a table saw. The dragon's action
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Potion Bottles

starshipminivan — Thu, 3 Mar 2011 10:18:21 PST

These are some of the potion bottles I use to decorate for Halloween. I made them from glass containers decorated with polymer clay, paint, flat glass marbles, corks, rubber stamps, egg shells, twine, beads, paper, and candle wax. Many of the original plastic or screw-on lids were easily be replac...
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Snowglobes

Funkytime — Tue, 1 Feb 2011 12:57:59 PST

If this is not the perfect time for some DIY snow globes! These little windows of snowy winter worlds are easy to make and are a wonderful gift or decoration for your home. You will need: *A jar of your choice (with a lid) *Figurines or jewelery *Anti-rust sealant for metal pieces *Clear-dryin...
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Making Gourd Birdhouses

calischs — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 22:30:35 PST

Birdhouses made from gourds are a fun wintertime craft and make a great project to do with kids. There are several varieties of gourd which make great birdhouses -- You can sometimes buy them at your local farmers' market, or if you're in it for the long haul you can grow your own. If you are taki...
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Universal Gift Card

siliconghost — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:30:43 PST

Gift card sales are once again on the rise. I don't know about you, but it drives me crazy that when I trade my cash for a plastic card or certificate, it often expires, adds service fees, and slowly devalues itself over time if not used. The receiving party can easily lose out if they don't promp...
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CD Art

Swapnal — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 23:59:44 PDT

I had a stack of old CDs lying around. For a long time I was planning to reuse them for a different purpose but I had no clue. Then one day while I was surfing on the internet I found an interesting idea to convert these in to great art work that can be put up on the walls. I liked this idea becaus...
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Colorful Wristwear

sriya_dsign — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 17:27:20 PDT

A wristwear made with color pencils is a sure way to encourage your princess to look forward for the school re-open day, so that she can show off her new accessory to her friends. Materials Required Color Pencils Hacksaw Blade Cutting Board Sharpener Drill Elastic Wire Acrylic Colors (Optiona...
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Make Pro-Rubber Stamps

jovolomo — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:30:56 PST

Hi, last year, my friends gave me a nickname "Humorist" because of some of my jokes nobody understand (I admit it's quite fair). But I realised that I'm not the only one to make strange jokes and sometimes I want to approve some of those jokes! So why not creating my own LABEL? And I went with th...
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Turn leather belts into a pen

jk.hardy — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 23:26:00 PST

I have been part of my university woodturning club and have specialized somewhat in penturning. I like to use exotic wood and some nontraditional media (like corn cobs, banksia pods, etc.) and figured I'd try to make a pen out of leather. In this Instructable, we'll (quite literally) be turning leat...
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Bending a credit card into a phone stand using a lighter

meseta — Tue, 2 Nov 2010 15:08:25 PDT

So you have a whole bunch of unused store cards, old credit cards, or other plastic, and you want to turn them into something useful. Simply by heating them up with a lighter, you can quickly turn them into useful objects like a stand for your mobile phone or ipod, or artistic sculptures! The tric...
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Audrey II from Little Shop of Horrors

craftydabbler — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 18:09:48 PDT

This is a papier mache Audrey II that I did for Halloween this year. I love doing papier mache and thought that the plant from outer space was perfect for this medium. I wanted to make this using stuff I already had around the house, but I had to buy the styrofoam and the posterboards. Try and ex...
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DIY Calligraphy

mhudnall — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:13:44 PDT

Let's be honest here folks, my hand writing, it is TERRIBLE. However, for wedding invitations, I wanted to add a touch of formal (ie, no printing on the envelope and no labels), but I didn't want to go crazy trying to draw lines on the envelope and then erase, and then cry myself to sleep because th...
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