Instructables: exploring - living - organizing - craft http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:21:39 PDT BLOX v1.01 The 5min Note-making Bracelet http://www.instructables.com/id/The-5min-Note-worthy-Bracelet/
The 5min Note-making Bracelet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F75/0GKG/HD4VMSNJ/F750GKGHD4VMSNJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F75/0GKG/HD4VMSNJ/F750GKGHD4VMSNJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F75/0GKG/HD4VMSNJ/F750GKGHD4VMSNJ.SMALL.jpg tech ace Have you ever needed to make notes and reminders at your handy and paperclips to attach papers? try this bracelet, which is actually made of chained paperclips linked together, also able to attach small notes and reminders on the bracelet itself. The bracelet multiplies itself into paperclips when n...
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Sat, 23 Feb 2013 09:40:58 PST
Paintbrush Roll-up Travel Kit http://www.instructables.com/id/Paintbrush-Roll-up-Travel-Kit/
Paintbrush Roll-up Travel Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/G1CH/HD4VGBWE/FDLG1CHHD4VGBWE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/G1CH/HD4VGBWE/FDLG1CHHD4VGBWE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/G1CH/HD4VGBWE/FDLG1CHHD4VGBWE.SMALL.gif Jessie Marie I recently have gotten into painting and have acquired a large bag of paintbrushes that I store in a drawer. It really wasn't working out to have the brushes all disorganized, all different sizes thrust into a plastic bag. Then the idea dawned on me. I was going to make an easily portable roll-up pa...
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Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:27:40 PST
Crafter's Toolbox http://www.instructables.com/id/Crafters-Toolbox/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/3IP8/HD7U0C9Q/FVJ3IP8HD7U0C9Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/3IP8/HD7U0C9Q/FVJ3IP8HD7U0C9Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/3IP8/HD7U0C9Q/FVJ3IP8HD7U0C9Q.SMALL.gif Jessie Marie The Crafter's Toolbox is a place where you can store any tool from craft knives to pencils. It is extremely helpful in organizing all of my tools after a big project. This toolbox is simple to make with some everyday supplies, and I created it in under ten minutes. Materials: Patterened duct t...
By: Jessie Marie

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Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:33:05 PST
Hippopotamus Trophy / Coat Hook & Hat Hook http://www.instructables.com/id/Hippopotamus-Trophy-Coat-Hook-Hat-Hook/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/9DAW/HBBCILIW/F999DAWHBBCILIW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/9DAW/HBBCILIW/F999DAWHBBCILIW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/9DAW/HBBCILIW/F999DAWHBBCILIW.SMALL.jpg Gfur22 This is a home made hippo trophy my husband & I made for our Nephew. This was very simple & easy to make a few similar variations accommodated as a decorative coat rack or hat hook. (*Metal hook to hang over door is optional.) Step 1. Measure the width of the door and hight of where you would like ...
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Wed, 2 Jan 2013 05:00:30 PST
Concrete Book Ends http://www.instructables.com/id/Concrete-Book-Ends/
Concrete Book Ends - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/5G6X/H6S40WM0/FC45G6XH6S40WM0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/5G6X/H6S40WM0/FC45G6XH6S40WM0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/5G6X/H6S40WM0/FC45G6XH6S40WM0.SMALL.jpg shazni My little cousin is a book worm and he was starting high school...as a gift i thought to make his own engraved book ends. I got the engraved idea from Creativeman ( I love his instructables) . As this was the first time i was playing with concrete I make the molds from styrofom too as i thought to j...
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Thu, 6 Sep 2012 12:37:08 PDT
Frame and Jar Functional Wall Art, Hanger or Organizer http://www.instructables.com/id/Frame-and-Jar-Functional-Wall-Art-Hanger-or-Organ/
Frame and Jar Functional Wall Art, Hanger or Organizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/66O0/H5E9Q5C2/FVY66O0H5E9Q5C2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/66O0/H5E9Q5C2/FVY66O0H5E9Q5C2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/66O0/H5E9Q5C2/FVY66O0H5E9Q5C2.SMALL.jpg DeandrasCrafts With the knowledge of my second child’s arrival pending, my husband and I had to make a choice of which one of “our” rooms one of us was going to lose. My room was filled to the brim with craft materials, scrapbooking paper and yarn. His room – an office. Needless to say, I gave up my craft room so ...
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Sat, 4 Aug 2012 06:24:56 PDT
Custom Ribbon Organizer for Closet Craft Room http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Ribbon-Organizer-for-Closet-Craft-Room/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/OTPB/H401VECS/FLOOTPBH401VECS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/OTPB/H401VECS/FLOOTPBH401VECS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/OTPB/H401VECS/FLOOTPBH401VECS.SMALL.jpg sosclosetsandfurniture A while back I built a ribbon organizer for my wifes craft area.  While not original in design, hers was made to accomodate large rolls (approx. 6" diameter sixe).  Most you see on line are made for the small 3" rolls.  It worked great for her at the time and I even sold a few copies.   Time and nee...
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Sat, 30 Jun 2012 12:59:30 PDT
MAKE Project 1: Mason Jar Wall Unit http://www.instructables.com/id/MAKE-Project-1-Mason-Jar-Wall-Unit/
MAKE Project 1: Mason Jar Wall Unit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/9U43/H166UVJ6/FQK9U43H166UVJ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/9U43/H166UVJ6/FQK9U43H166UVJ6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/9U43/H166UVJ6/FQK9U43H166UVJ6.SMALL.jpg dander25 This is a project I found and adapted from a craft website.  The original project called for the use of pipe clamps, but I decided to use what I had.  Wire, nails, and mason jars. Step 1: Gather needed materials For this project I used a hammer, wire cutters, needle-nose pliers, a picture hanging...
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Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:13:05 PDT
Personalized Eggshell Mosaic Coat Rack http://www.instructables.com/id/Personalized-Mosaic-Coat-Rack/
Personalized Eggshell Mosaic Coat Rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/O3AO/H0KKWNPW/FLPO3AOH0KKWNPW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/O3AO/H0KKWNPW/FLPO3AOH0KKWNPW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/O3AO/H0KKWNPW/FLPO3AOH0KKWNPW.SMALL.jpg shazni I recently got totally hooked up in eggshell mosaic and was in the process of doing some projects...imagine my pleasure when this challenge came up :-)...I hope i can speed up on my Tray so i may add that too! What you need Ply wood gesso/ primmer egg shells ....loads of them...membrance peeled o...
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Wed, 4 Apr 2012 12:08:18 PDT
Craft area (Ikea contest) http://www.instructables.com/id/Craft-area-Ikea-contest/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/2VR3/GTGCQTJP/F132VR3GTGCQTJP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/2VR3/GTGCQTJP/F132VR3GTGCQTJP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/2VR3/GTGCQTJP/F132VR3GTGCQTJP.SMALL.jpg dowarnette This is my super crowded and semi-organized craft space.  I do crafty things that I sell on etsy and to other people.  I try to keep it organize but with it being in my living room it can be hard.  I have quite a few storage bins filled with craft supplies and it's hard remembering what I have and w...
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Sun, 9 Oct 2011 19:09:08 PDT
Child's craft turntable http://www.instructables.com/id/Childs-craft-turntable/
Child's craft turntable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/HVCP/GR9T2F1D/FX5HVCPGR9T2F1D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/HVCP/GR9T2F1D/FX5HVCPGR9T2F1D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/HVCP/GR9T2F1D/FX5HVCPGR9T2F1D.SMALL.jpg craftydabbler This idea came about because the plastic shoebox tubs we used for art supplies were getting filled with legos, barrettes, and other small items. Everything stays better organized and it's easier to spot the stray toy or rock that ends up in it.   I used a regular spice turntable from th...
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Sat, 13 Aug 2011 10:00:47 PDT
Coupon Box http://www.instructables.com/id/Coupon-Box/
Coupon Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/37FD/GOFIKTDA/FRD37FDGOFIKTDA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/37FD/GOFIKTDA/FRD37FDGOFIKTDA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/37FD/GOFIKTDA/FRD37FDGOFIKTDA.SMALL.jpg Chillatbc With the trend toward couponing and money saving crafts growing rapidly, I thought now would be a good time to share my very first Instructable.  This Coupon Box is an effective way to reuse old boxes and calendars into a great way to get your coupons organized.  Supplies: 1 Empty Cardboard Box (th...
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Thu, 2 Jun 2011 14:52:56 PDT
Zebra Box http://www.instructables.com/id/Zebra-Box/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/PBWB/GKLJ6HWV/FOFPBWBGKLJ6HWV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/PBWB/GKLJ6HWV/FOFPBWBGKLJ6HWV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/PBWB/GKLJ6HWV/FOFPBWBGKLJ6HWV.SMALL.jpg Creativeman With all of our charging units, a handy storage unit unit was needed.  My solution?  Make and decorate a cardboard box to hold all the chargers in one place. An ugly plain box was doing duty as the storage space, but it had to go.  The original box was about 6 by 14 inches and this was adequate so...
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Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:19:22 PST
VASE, PEN, AND PAPER CLIP HOLDERS http://www.instructables.com/id/VASE-PEN-AND-PAPER-CLIP-HOLDERS/
VASE, PEN, AND PAPER CLIP HOLDERS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/2ZTC/GF06TAXW/FUC2ZTCGF06TAXW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/2ZTC/GF06TAXW/FUC2ZTCGF06TAXW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/2ZTC/GF06TAXW/FUC2ZTCGF06TAXW.SMALL.jpg sunshiine We feed our cats Fancy Feast cat food. I was surprised when I removed the label to find these beautiful gold cans. I have been making candle holders and desk top items from them.   I used the lids for embellishments. I also have been making things from beer bottles. I used one of the Fancy Feast lid...
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Sun, 10 Oct 2010 20:21:46 PDT
Make Noteholders from Recycled Reports http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Noteholders-from-Recycled-Reports/
Make Noteholders from Recycled Reports - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/77MD/GERP541O/FFF77MDGERP541O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/77MD/GERP541O/FFF77MDGERP541O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/77MD/GERP541O/FFF77MDGERP541O.SMALL.jpg Creativeman I am retired now, but while working in a hospital lab, it was part of my job to clean out all the reports filed for the previous month(s).  It seemed like such a waste of what could be valuable note paper which were always in demand, and at the time save the money spent on notepads, post-it-notes, a...
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Sat, 2 Oct 2010 09:50:13 PDT
Kid Craft - Make A Pretty Couch, Chair or Bed Organizer http://www.instructables.com/id/Kid-Craft-Make-A-Pretty-Couch-Chair-or-Bed-Orga/
Kid Craft - Make A Pretty Couch, Chair or Bed Organizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/KXL3/FXR6YO7S/FKDKXL3FXR6YO7S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/KXL3/FXR6YO7S/FKDKXL3FXR6YO7S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/KXL3/FXR6YO7S/FKDKXL3FXR6YO7S.SMALL.jpg DebH57 This is a project I did with some kids who visit a local Nursing Home. They get the benefit of enjoying 'adopted' Grandparents while learning to respect adults and develop loving relationships and how to give of themselves unselfishly. The Seniors get the benefit of having visitors where most of the...
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Wed, 5 Aug 2009 02:15:38 PDT
Make Your Own Boxes http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Boxes/
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Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:01:13 PST
How To Make A Tool Organizer http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Tool-Organizer/
How To Make A Tool Organizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/XOHN/FPWWZ01C/F9GXOHNFPWWZ01C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/XOHN/FPWWZ01C/F9GXOHNFPWWZ01C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/XOHN/FPWWZ01C/F9GXOHNFPWWZ01C.SMALL.jpg Creativeman Need a simple, easy to make tool organizer? I had the thought that it would be better to have a vertical tool organizer instead of having the tools lie all over the work area. Using styrofoam and cardboard, an effective tool holder is made. Gather Materials For this simple project, you will nee...
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Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:09:25 PST
Recycled Ribbon Organizer http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Ribbon-Organizer/
Recycled Ribbon Organizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/H96F/FKRSA3WT/F8PH96FFKRSA3WT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/H96F/FKRSA3WT/F8PH96FFKRSA3WT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/H96F/FKRSA3WT/F8PH96FFKRSA3WT.SMALL.jpg moonshinebluebird Ribbon poses a storage problem for those of us who use it. Many of us want it visible, but need to keep those loose ends out of the way and perhaps protect it from our feline friends. In this instructable I will share with you how I make Ribbon Organizers out of wet wipe containers that would no...
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Sat, 6 Sep 2008 00:41:18 PDT
Bamboo Tie Rack ! http://www.instructables.com/id/Bamboo-Tie-Rack-/
Bamboo Tie Rack ! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/4S22/FKD1M20Q/FSP4S22FKD1M20Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/4S22/FKD1M20Q/FSP4S22FKD1M20Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/4S22/FKD1M20Q/FSP4S22FKD1M20Q.SMALL.jpg =SMART= In a few days i will be starting college (im 16) and i had to buy suits and ties, having worn school uniform for the whole of my school life i don't have anywhere to keep my ties.The tie racks in the shops didn't look very good/functional so i whirred up the creative department and i came up with th...
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Tue, 2 Sep 2008 14:01:03 PDT
How To Make A "Secret Container" Out Of A LIGHTER http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-%22Secret-Container%22-Out-Of-A-LIGHTER/
How To Make A "Secret Container" Out Of A LIGHTER - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FTG/CXX1/F5Y3TKSH/FTGCXX1F5Y3TKSH.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FTG/CXX1/F5Y3TKSH/FTGCXX1F5Y3TKSH.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FTG/CXX1/F5Y3TKSH/FTGCXX1F5Y3TKSH.SMALL.jpg BlindSight Wanna learn How To Make a Secret Container Out Of a Lighter? Watch the video or follow that Instructable   Disposing of about 1x2" of free space, you can use it to hide keys, joints, folded bills, etc. It looks and works EXACTLY as an empty lighter, but if you LIFT the button (ins...
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