Instructables: exploring - living - decorating - easy - featured http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 21:51:58 PDT BLOX v1.01 How to make wooden feathers http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-wooden-feathers/
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Mon, 20 May 2013 12:02:34 PDT
Easy, Cheap, Awesome looking TLC Pendant Paper Lamp a.k.a Tender, Love & Care Pendant Paper Lamp http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Cheap-Awesome-looking-TLC-Pendant-Paper-Lam/
Easy, Cheap, Awesome looking TLC Pendant Paper Lamp a.k.a Tender, Love & Care Pendant Paper Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9H/B2U3/HDHW4RMT/F9HB2U3HDHW4RMT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9H/B2U3/HDHW4RMT/F9HB2U3HDHW4RMT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9H/B2U3/HDHW4RMT/F9HB2U3HDHW4RMT.SMALL.jpg Tarun Upadhyaya I love pendant lamps, this is the lamp I usually make for special occasions like Diwali (in India), but I thought it is really more than that and came up with this cool idea of using it as a night pendant lamp or just pendant lamp. It is simple and easy, but a little bit time consuming if you apply...
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Sun, 24 Feb 2013 09:30:13 PST
Sheet Music Flowers http://www.instructables.com/id/Sheet-Music-Flowers/
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Sat, 24 Nov 2012 18:39:28 PST
Stencil-Like Vinyl Transfer For Laptops http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Laptop-Stencil/
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Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:12:14 PDT
Shady Shades - DIY Sunglass Curtain! http://www.instructables.com/id/Shady-Shades-DIY-Sunglass-Curtain/
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Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:44:53 PDT
Easy Photo Candle Holders http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Photo-Candle-Holders/
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Sat, 17 Dec 2011 18:04:21 PST
Fragrant Mint Wreath http://www.instructables.com/id/Fragrant-Mint-Wreath/
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Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:51:30 PST
Picture Frame Accessory Holder http://www.instructables.com/id/Picture-Frame-Accessory-Holder/
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Mon, 1 Nov 2010 14:55:18 PDT
Dorm Room Silhouettes http://www.instructables.com/id/Dorm-Room-Silhouettes/
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Sun, 1 Aug 2010 15:49:47 PDT
Easy Easel Picture Stand http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Easel-Picture-Stand/
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Fri, 14 May 2010 05:04:01 PDT
Jar Clock http://www.instructables.com/id/Jar-Clock/
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Sun, 11 Apr 2010 13:45:30 PDT
Glass Etched Glasses http://www.instructables.com/id/Glass-Etched-Glasses/
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Sun, 7 Dec 2008 10:04:23 PST
Dried roses the easy way http://www.instructables.com/id/Dried-roses-the-easy-way/
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Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:16:45 PDT
A Simple Keyboard in a Bottle Decoration http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Simple-Keyboard-in-a-Bottle-Decoration/
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Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:05:22 PST
Easy original artworks http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-original-artworks/
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Mon, 2 Oct 2006 13:16:32 PDT