Instructables: exploring - living - paper - diy - featured http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 20:24:06 PDT BLOX v1.01 K2 - complex modular origami sculpture - no glue http://www.instructables.com/id/K2-complex-modular-origami-sculpture-no-glue/
K2 - complex modular origami sculpture - no glue - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYV/3YAG/HFPTRN93/FYV3YAGHFPTRN93.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYV/3YAG/HFPTRN93/FYV3YAGHFPTRN93.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYV/3YAG/HFPTRN93/FYV3YAGHFPTRN93.SMALL.jpg joettle Hi there :) For those of you unfamiliar with the art of Origami, these are probably the models on this webside with the highest skill/price ratio :) They cost you nothing except time and a few sheets of paper... Aaaaand, this piece of art is completely biodegradable :) Here's a little bit of comp...
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Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:41:26 PDT
Cheap and Easy Moleskine - "sort of" http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-and-Easy-Moleskine---sort-of/
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Sat, 9 Feb 2008 00:39:54 PST
DIY Paper Embellished Bobby Pin http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Paper-Embellished-Bobby-Pin/
DIY Paper Embellished Bobby Pin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/9ZT0/H1WHV9P0/FBC9ZT0H1WHV9P0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/9ZT0/H1WHV9P0/FBC9ZT0H1WHV9P0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/9ZT0/H1WHV9P0/FBC9ZT0H1WHV9P0.SMALL.jpg wendylynns paper whims How to make a paper bead bobby pin - paper craft tutorial Paper beads are easy and inexpensive to make. Use some old magazine or catalog scraps and you have an eco friendly craft. Place the bead on an ordinary bobby pin and you can add some fun and flair to your hair. Prepare a work area and ...
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Mon, 7 May 2012 18:09:56 PDT
DIY Homemade Scented Paper http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Homemade-Scented-Paper/
DIY Homemade Scented Paper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/DXDF/H174GOK1/FLKDXDFH174GOK1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/DXDF/H174GOK1/FLKDXDFH174GOK1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/DXDF/H174GOK1/FLKDXDFH174GOK1.SMALL.jpg andreabelle homemade paper is easy to make, beautiful, and you can customize any color or scent you want! once you have made the paper they make great cards, announcements, or you can even use them to make crafts or collages. i made lavender, cinnamon, and grass paper. here are the instructions so you can do it...
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Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:48:31 PDT
Heart-Shaped Corner Bookmark http://www.instructables.com/id/Heart-Shaped-Corner-Bookmark/
Heart-Shaped Corner Bookmark - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSB/7XGV/H03LYPRS/FSB7XGVH03LYPRS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSB/7XGV/H03LYPRS/FSB7XGVH03LYPRS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSB/7XGV/H03LYPRS/FSB7XGVH03LYPRS.SMALL.jpg Alberta Leong This simple hand-crafted bookmark requires only 5 minutes to create. Try it yourself now! Have fun! (adapted from video demostration by The Cheese Thief.) Visit www.yokebakery.com for more recipes and craft tutorials! :) Materials Any square paper (~9cm x 9cm is a good size) Book fold ...
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Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:33:52 PDT
35mm Film Save the Date http://www.instructables.com/id/35mm-Film-Save-the-Date/
35mm Film Save the Date - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F54/6HPX/GQ8FQ69R/F546HPXGQ8FQ69R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F54/6HPX/GQ8FQ69R/F546HPXGQ8FQ69R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F54/6HPX/GQ8FQ69R/F546HPXGQ8FQ69R.SMALL.jpg shesparticular Please note: I'm not planning on getting married any time soon, but I'm thrilled to be able to share this idea/technique with folks who are! Folks who gravitate towards older media (I am one of these folks) will always have a special place in their heart for things like film cameras and albums on v...
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Thu, 14 Jul 2011 21:47:41 PDT
Map Envelope Inserts http://www.instructables.com/id/Map-Envelope-Inserts/
Map Envelope Inserts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/8VLU/GPAS2UU9/FWS8VLUGPAS2UU9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/8VLU/GPAS2UU9/FWS8VLUGPAS2UU9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/8VLU/GPAS2UU9/FWS8VLUGPAS2UU9.SMALL.jpg shesparticular Particularly for weddings with a lot of folks coming in from out of town, including a map along in your invitation can help keep your guests from getting lost. While a map printed on a little card is nice and all, it's standard and can get forgotten or misplaced. Map envelope inserts, however, are a...
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Tue, 28 Jun 2011 09:18:01 PDT
How I bind my personal diary for 2010 (Cımo encuadernı mi diario personal para el 2010) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-I-bind-my-personal-diary-for-2010-Cmo-encuade/
How I bind my personal diary for 2010 (Cımo encuadernı mi diario personal para el 2010) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/7PZJ/G33P0F7O/FBC7PZJG33P0F7O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/7PZJ/G33P0F7O/FBC7PZJG33P0F7O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/7PZJ/G33P0F7O/FBC7PZJG33P0F7O.SMALL.jpg rimar2000 Every year I opened a personal diary. Note on the facts of each day, both my personal as important family. Todos los años yo inauguro un diario personal. Anoto en él los hechos de cada día, tanto los míos personales como los importantes de la familia. El interior (the inner) I assign a page to...
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Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:03:09 PST
How To Make Paper Roses http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Paper-Roses/
How To Make Paper Roses - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/EK77/G33OQDTW/FQ4EK77G33OQDTW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/EK77/G33OQDTW/FQ4EK77G33OQDTW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/EK77/G33OQDTW/FQ4EK77G33OQDTW.SMALL.jpg Creativeman Who doesn't love roses?  Following the directions in this instructable, you can make one, three or a dozen roses. I made one rose out of kraft paper from a recycled/reused grocery bag, so the craft is very frugal in it's demands. Gather Supplies and Tools Supplies and tools for this craft is ver...
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Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:50:36 PST
The Red Dragon Instructable http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Red-Dragon-Instructable/
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Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:05:49 PDT
How to make POP-UP Card for Christmas - Angel POP-UP Card http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-POP-UP-Card-for-Christmas---Angel-POP-/
How to make POP-UP Card for Christmas - Angel POP-UP Card - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/NQV4/F9N2A2HW/FQCNQV4F9N2A2HW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/NQV4/F9N2A2HW/FQCNQV4F9N2A2HW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/NQV4/F9N2A2HW/FQCNQV4F9N2A2HW.SMALL.jpg tycoyoken Let me show you how to make an Angel POP-UP Card for your Christmas....sending a DIY greeting card is always better than buying a real card from gift shop or or just sending an e-card. because your friends won't throw it aways and keep them for a long time.Template are in Microsoft words format: you...
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Mon, 3 Dec 2007 01:34:54 PST
Origami http://www.instructables.com/id/Origami/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/65HI/FN82NY8U/FBI65HIFN82NY8U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/65HI/FN82NY8U/FBI65HIFN82NY8U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/65HI/FN82NY8U/FBI65HIFN82NY8U.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Origami is both unique and timeless. It can be used to create original, lasting gifts and ornaments. Here's some great inspiration to get your own projects going. Reproduce them, riff on them, and post your own!Here's a collection of some of the greatest, most unique and inspirational origami proje...
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Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:11:36 PST
Reuse Christmas Greeting Cards / Reutiliza las tarjetas de felicitacion de Navidad http://www.instructables.com/id/Reuse-Christmas-greeting-cards--Reutiliza-las-tar/
Reuse Christmas Greeting Cards / Reutiliza las tarjetas de felicitacion de Navidad - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/P5KW/FGDV1DAS/F17P5KWFGDV1DAS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/P5KW/FGDV1DAS/F17P5KWFGDV1DAS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/P5KW/FGDV1DAS/F17P5KWFGDV1DAS.SMALL.jpg ansanma Probably doing the Spring cleaning, you've found the Christmas greeting cards you received. Instead of recycling them, you can give them a second life the next Christmas. When you send them to your friends and family, they will see the green you are.It's quite simple. Just cut the old card and glue ...
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Sun, 18 May 2008 12:21:24 PDT
Twinkle Christmas Tree 3D Greeting Card http://www.instructables.com/id/Twinkle-Christmas-Tree-3D-Greeting-Card/
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Fri, 23 Nov 2007 21:58:43 PST
Quick-Open Wrapping, or How I Learned to Love the Rip-Cord http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-Open-Wrapping%2c-or-How-I-Learned-to-Love-the-/
Quick-Open Wrapping, or How I Learned to Love the Rip-Cord - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FKM/J4KZ/CQEEVYDU211/FKMJ4KZCQEEVYDU211.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FKM/J4KZ/CQEEVYDU211/FKMJ4KZCQEEVYDU211.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FKM/J4KZ/CQEEVYDU211/FKMJ4KZCQEEVYDU211.SMALL.jpg kqrpnb Merry Christmas everyone! I came up with this neat wrapping idea Christmas '05, and my gift recipients really like it. It makes opening presents that much faster. Materials needed: - Ribbon (preferably thin, need not match the paper) - Wrapping paper (preferably pretty) - Present (preferably cubica...
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Thu, 21 Dec 2006 15:15:58 PST
How To Turn Ice-cream Stick Into Key http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Turn-Ice-cream-Stick-Into-Key/
How To Turn Ice-cream Stick Into Key - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/B3RA/F90576HV/FQGB3RAF90576HV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/B3RA/F90576HV/FQGB3RAF90576HV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/B3RA/F90576HV/FQGB3RAF90576HV.SMALL.jpg tycoyoken Let me show you how to turn an ice-cream stick into a key, it really works, I show you how.This instruction comes with video Here are all the tool you will need Ruler, glue, scissors, paper, key, pencil, ice-cream and small piece of paper Rub the pencil Put the Key inside and rub the pencil on...
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Mon, 26 Nov 2007 10:13:23 PST
How to Make and Recycle Paper http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-and-Recycle-Paper/
How to Make and Recycle Paper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FMP/9APQ/F54HJA4S/FMP9APQF54HJA4S.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FMP/9APQ/F54HJA4S/FMP9APQF54HJA4S.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FMP/9APQ/F54HJA4S/FMP9APQF54HJA4S.SMALL.jpg Chopsteeq We all know that recycling paper is one way of reducing our ecological footprint by lowering the total amount of waste we produce. However, many people don't know how paper is actually recycled, or even how much of the items they put out in recycling bins actually gets recycled. In this article I wi...
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Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:52:45 PDT