Instructables: exploring - living - holidays - popular http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 07:10:17 PDT BLOX v1.01 Egg-cellent Adult Easter Egg Treasure Hunt http://www.instructables.com/id/Egg-cellent-Adult-Easter-Egg-Treasure-Hunt/
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Sun, 8 Apr 2012 10:59:10 PDT
St Patricks Shamrock aint a clover http://www.instructables.com/id/St-Patricks-Shamrock-aint-a-clover/
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Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:02:10 PDT
It's a trap! http://www.instructables.com/id/Its-a-trap/
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Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:57:28 PDT
Climbing Easter Bunny Cut-Outs http://www.instructables.com/id/Climbing-Easter-Bunny-Cut-Outs/
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Tue, 5 Mar 2013 20:17:22 PST
pSusie's Psychedelic Easter Eggs http://www.instructables.com/id/Tye-Dye-Eggs/
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Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:42:16 PDT
Holiday "First Aid Kit" http://www.instructables.com/id/Holiday-Adult-First-Aid-Kit/
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By: vanweb

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Fri, 28 Dec 2012 12:38:58 PST
Gift Wrapping Ravioli http://www.instructables.com/id/Gift-Wrapping-Ravioli/
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Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:23:42 PST
Tin Can Roses http://www.instructables.com/id/Tin-Can-Roses/
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Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:46:25 PDT
Personal Pan Thanksgiving! http://www.instructables.com/id/Personal-Pan-Thanksgiving/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/EDPE/H9G17AYT/FP7EDPEH9G17AYT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/EDPE/H9G17AYT/FP7EDPEH9G17AYT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/EDPE/H9G17AYT/FP7EDPEH9G17AYT.SMALL.jpg mygibzone This is a creative way to serve up your Thanksgiving leftovers or have a fun turkey dinner for just a few friends to enjoy! Everyone has their FAVORITE Thanksgiving item. Why limit yourself to just one thing? My favorites are: Stuffing, Rolls, & Mashed potatoes. This year I decided it would be fun ...
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Sun, 18 Nov 2012 18:43:46 PST
JUST IN CASE / END OF THE WORLD GIFT http://www.instructables.com/id/JUST-IN-CASE/
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Fri, 25 May 2012 21:53:38 PDT
DIY Valentines Day Petal Bra http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Valentines-Day-Petal-Bra/
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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:13:42 PST
No-Power Holiday Lights! http://www.instructables.com/id/No-Power-Holiday-Lights/
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Sun, 1 Jan 2012 16:56:33 PST
Olde style radar station to track Santa http://www.instructables.com/id/Olde-style-radar-station-to-track-Santa/
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Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:08:32 PST
Make a Bloody Valentine's Heart http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Bloody-Valentines-Heart/
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Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:45:09 PST
How to Make Sugar Skulls for Day of the Dead http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Sugar-Skulls-for-Day-of-the-Dead/
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Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:17:07 PDT
Easter Eggs Dyed With Onion Skins http://www.instructables.com/id/Easter-Eggs-Dyed-With-Onion-Skins-1/
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Tue, 28 Mar 2006 18:51:27 PST
Yarn Easter Eggs http://www.instructables.com/id/Yarn-Easter-Eggs/
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Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:36:21 PDT
4-leaf Clovers: A Finder's Guide http://www.instructables.com/id/4-leaf-Clovers%3a-A-Finder-s-Guide/
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By: Falaco Soliton

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Mon, 21 May 2007 12:17:03 PDT