Instructables: exploring - living - reuse - featured http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 06:56:58 PDT BLOX v1.01 Real Stone-Covered iPhone Case http://www.instructables.com/id/Real-Stone-Covered-iPhone-Case/
Real Stone-Covered iPhone Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/B1W0/HGH70XEH/FFQB1W0HGH70XEH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/B1W0/HGH70XEH/FFQB1W0HGH70XEH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/B1W0/HGH70XEH/FFQB1W0HGH70XEH.SMALL.jpg HollyMann This Instructable will guide you through the simple process of making your own real stone-covered cell phone case! Your phone will be well-protected - probably better than any commercially-sold case around! Materials for Stone Phone Case Materials Needed: Plaster of Paris & Disposable mixi...
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Wed, 8 May 2013 18:17:36 PDT
How to make a recycled word garland http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-recycled-word-garland/
How to make a recycled word garland - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/SNMV/HFPTICJ9/FKRSNMVHFPTICJ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/SNMV/HFPTICJ9/FKRSNMVHFPTICJ9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/SNMV/HFPTICJ9/FKRSNMVHFPTICJ9.SMALL.jpg elewis03 If you've followed my blog for awhile, you know that I really enjoy making garlands. I have made three (!) before and I will probably continue to make many, many more. The one I made today is probably my favorite so far. It took a lot of materials and tools to make this simple project, but I already...
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Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:06:23 PDT
Cold Air Fan from Reused Plastic Bottles http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Cold-Air-Fan-from-Reused-Plastic-Bottles/
Cold Air Fan from Reused Plastic Bottles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/2DB0/HFSHT0B2/FNJ2DB0HFSHT0B2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/2DB0/HFSHT0B2/FNJ2DB0HFSHT0B2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/2DB0/HFSHT0B2/FNJ2DB0HFSHT0B2.SMALL.jpg SirPhobos15 This is an instructable on how to make an extremely simple mini cold air fan and alternative to cooling off. This will help you to recycle & reuse some stuff you have rather than throwing it away and it ending up in a landfill somewhere. You more than likely you already have all the items laying aro...
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Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:26:12 PDT
Amadeus, the napkins holder junkbot http://www.instructables.com/id/Amadeus-the-napkins-holder-junkbot/
Amadeus, the napkins holder junkbot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/SIXG/HFSH4SQY/FWZSIXGHFSH4SQY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/SIXG/HFSH4SQY/FWZSIXGHFSH4SQY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/SIXG/HFSH4SQY/FWZSIXGHFSH4SQY.SMALL.jpg M.C. Langer It was an ordinary Thursday on Instructables (sorry, it was Pizza Thursday. We don't have ordinary Thursdays on Instructables. But you get the point). I was in the kitchen, preparing a lemonade, thinking about how to transform a flashlight into a cyborg arm and how not to make more junkbots for the ...
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Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:42:18 PDT
Purple Rotary Phone http://www.instructables.com/id/Purple-Rotary-Phone/
Purple Rotary Phone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/1UBB/HFPTGATF/FLD1UBBHFPTGATF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/1UBB/HFPTGATF/FLD1UBBHFPTGATF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/1UBB/HFPTGATF/FLD1UBBHFPTGATF.SMALL.jpg duboisvb I  had an old rotary phone that was in need of a good make over.  So why not purple! Get phone and clean I found this phone at an estate sale.  It is very dirty but seems to work.  I used windex and a lot of paper towels to get the stickers off and the dirtiness removed . Prime the phone I use...
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Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:00:46 PDT
Heineken Plant Pot http://www.instructables.com/id/Heineken-Plant-Pot/
Heineken Plant Pot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/AL5F/HFD1E8ZK/FK9AL5FHFD1E8ZK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/AL5F/HFD1E8ZK/FK9AL5FHFD1E8ZK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/AL5F/HFD1E8ZK/FK9AL5FHFD1E8ZK.SMALL.jpg sizcer In this instructable I´ll show you how to reuse a Heineken keg to make a great looking plant pot Materials Obviously Heineken 5 liter beer keg Dremel Mototool or Dremel Trio ( A drill could be used instead ) Metal drill bits Grinding bit Ear plugs Metal scissors Glove...
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Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:06:17 PDT
Featured Author: lindarose92 http://www.instructables.com/id/Featured-Author-lindarose92/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/WEFS/HFD178TL/FUBWEFSHFD178TL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/WEFS/HFD178TL/FUBWEFSHFD178TL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/WEFS/HFD178TL/FUBWEFSHFD178TL.SMALL.jpg jessyratfink Linda Bellosi, aka lindarose92, is an Italian maker with a passion for reuse! She's only been on Instructables since last December, but she is quickly becoming one of our most active authors. She's already authored 28 instructables, and has recently ...
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Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:19:06 PDT
OUR ADVENTURE BOOK. http://www.instructables.com/id/OUR-ADVENTURE-BOOK/
OUR ADVENTURE BOOK. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/QGA9/HFBK95L5/FUCQGA9HFBK95L5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/QGA9/HFBK95L5/FUCQGA9HFBK95L5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/QGA9/HFBK95L5/FUCQGA9HFBK95L5.SMALL.jpg ultron03 1- What did you make?  I did a photo Book that is usefull to store pictures of my family.I used just office tools like scisors, perorator ...things that was already in my mom´s office. 2- How did you make it? I saw a movie wher appears a nice photo album.That is so look alike to th accounting books ...
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Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:30:54 PDT
Purple Pebble Mirror. Upgrading a boring mirror. http://www.instructables.com/id/Purple-Pebble-Mirror-Upgrading-a-boring-mirror/
Purple Pebble Mirror. Upgrading a boring mirror. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/DSX1/HFD16LYV/F48DSX1HFD16LYV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/DSX1/HFD16LYV/F48DSX1HFD16LYV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/DSX1/HFD16LYV/F48DSX1HFD16LYV.SMALL.jpg Tarun Upadhyaya Hello Fellows, Few days before I went to a pottery exhibition with a friend and I was amazed to see some beautiful terracotta  flower vases decorated using sea/river pebbles. So I thought of making one of the similar vase and started looking for pebbles. A day later I saw a mirror in a local store ...
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Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:08:10 PDT
Eco-Friendly Thumbtacks from Recycled Old Jewelry, Buttons, Stones, etc. http://www.instructables.com/id/Eco-Friendly-Thumbtacks-from-Recycled-Old-Jewelry/
Eco-Friendly Thumbtacks from Recycled Old Jewelry, Buttons, Stones, etc. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/SGKH/HF23XI2L/FO6SGKHHF23XI2L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/SGKH/HF23XI2L/FO6SGKHHF23XI2L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/SGKH/HF23XI2L/FO6SGKHHF23XI2L.SMALL.jpg Heidi Anne I do a lot of arts projects with salvaged materials, and these tacks were a simple, fun endeavor. I love how they recycle little pieces and can be customized for whoever wants them since they incorporate a range of materials. Make-to-Learn Youth Contest What did you make? I made a small collection...
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Mon, 8 Apr 2013 19:34:01 PDT
Five Minutes Magnetic Hanger For Your Trench Coat http://www.instructables.com/id/Five-Minutes-Magnetic-Hanger-For-Your-Trench-Coat/
Five Minutes Magnetic Hanger For Your Trench Coat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/KC6I/HF240717/FWRKC6IHF240717.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/KC6I/HF240717/FWRKC6IHF240717.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/KC6I/HF240717/FWRKC6IHF240717.SMALL.jpg M.C. Langer Trench coats are cool! When you have been watching "Doctor Who" for six and a half seasons, you realize you can't go into adventures without a trench coat (and a bowtie. Bowties are cool, too!). But my trench coat has a problem: where do you hang it when you arrive to office and you take it out? Tr...
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Thu, 4 Apr 2013 12:49:27 PDT
How to make a triforce Legend of Zelda necklace http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-triforce-Legend-of-Zelda-necklace/
How to make a triforce Legend of Zelda necklace - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/DQQT/HET1AZZC/FCNDQQTHET1AZZC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/DQQT/HET1AZZC/FCNDQQTHET1AZZC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/DQQT/HET1AZZC/FCNDQQTHET1AZZC.SMALL.jpg elewis03 Today, I was stressing over thinking what to blog about today. My wonderful boyfriend was playing Legend of Zelda and said, "make the triforce thing!" I had no idea what he was talking about, so he said, "Google it!" So I did, and was like, "Oh! Great idea." So, I made the triforce thing from Legend...
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Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:00:41 PDT
Keyboard jacket and shirt buttons http://www.instructables.com/id/Keyboard-jacket-and-shirt-buttons/
Keyboard jacket and shirt buttons - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/PKJ5/HET12ZZ5/FNEPKJ5HET12ZZ5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/PKJ5/HET12ZZ5/FNEPKJ5HET12ZZ5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/PKJ5/HET12ZZ5/FNEPKJ5HET12ZZ5.SMALL.jpg babybayrs I have been fond of one of the laptop keyboard keys, the one with "Windows" on it. Only if it's a button! One day my daughter's one button jacket lost the only button. Another day my husband's laptop keyboard stopped working. All these little misfortunes come together as one easy peesy joyful projec...
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Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:10:28 PDT
eReader Cover Mod for B&N Nook http://www.instructables.com/id/eReader-Cover-Mod-for-BN-Nook/
eReader Cover Mod for B&N Nook - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/RIEF/HEBNA236/FO2RIEFHEBNA236.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/RIEF/HEBNA236/FO2RIEFHEBNA236.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/RIEF/HEBNA236/FO2RIEFHEBNA236.SMALL.jpg Kurt E. Clothier My wife loves her Barnes and Noble Nook eReader, but wanted a case to put it in. I looked at several DIY solutions, but she ended up finding this really nice cover on super clearance at Kohl's. It has pockets inside for notes or credit cards, so she could use it as a wallet as well. The problem is t...
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Sun, 24 Mar 2013 01:22:28 PDT
“ CORK STAMPS “ http://www.instructables.com/id/CORK-STAMPS/
“ CORK STAMPS “ - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/4JTG/HEI3Z62C/FDK4JTGHEI3Z62C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/4JTG/HEI3Z62C/FDK4JTGHEI3Z62C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/4JTG/HEI3Z62C/FDK4JTGHEI3Z62C.SMALL.jpg marcellahella I really like stamps! This is a easy, fast (and free) way to make them yourself. WHAT YOU NEED You need: -Wine corks (flat and smooth as possible); -Cutter; -Pen; -Stamp pad or ink. DRAW Draw some simple things on the nicest side of the cork. CUT Cut away all the outside part of the shape y...
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Wed, 20 Mar 2013 22:02:54 PDT
Cardboard Tube Piggy Bank. http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Tube-Piggy-Bank/
Cardboard Tube Piggy Bank. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/KN08/GLL4UIFS/FFMKN08GLL4UIFS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/KN08/GLL4UIFS/FFMKN08GLL4UIFS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/KN08/GLL4UIFS/FFMKN08GLL4UIFS.SMALL.jpg sajusa99 What did I make? I made a Piggy Bank out of a discarted cable stool.It functions to save money. How did you make it? With the help of my Dad and my brother we disassamble the cable stool geting out the cardboard tube which is the main part of the piggy bank using it as a container for the coins. Whe...
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Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:39:42 PST
10 Minutes Mouse Magnet for your Fridge http://www.instructables.com/id/10-Minutes-Mouse-Magnet-for-your-Fridge/
10 Minutes Mouse Magnet for your Fridge - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/R7E4/HE7DASE2/F0HR7E4HE7DASE2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/R7E4/HE7DASE2/F0HR7E4HE7DASE2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/R7E4/HE7DASE2/F0HR7E4HE7DASE2.SMALL.jpg M.C. Langer My mother hates two things: mice and trash. So I thought it would be a good idea to make something cute involving both. Sometimes you have a small mouse and you throw it to the garbage. But, using some wire, superglue, a magnet and imagination, you can make beautiful mice that will decorate your fr...
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Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:11:06 PDT
Stylish Dart Board Frame http://www.instructables.com/id/Stylish-Dart-Board-Frame/
Stylish Dart Board Frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/KXE5/HDQUJW20/F1OKXE5HDQUJW20.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/KXE5/HDQUJW20/F1OKXE5HDQUJW20.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/KXE5/HDQUJW20/F1OKXE5HDQUJW20.SMALL.jpg Gunther45 I was up in the crawl space of my new house to take apart a wooden bed frame that was up there to be used for a future project. On my way out I notice more crap going in the other direction of the little hatch I go through. I ended up with lots and lots of extra wood from 2 partial wood bed frames s...
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Sat, 2 Mar 2013 19:19:10 PST
How to make a headband out of a thrifted dress http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-headband-out-of-a-thrifted-dress/
How to make a headband out of a thrifted dress - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/JNX8/HD8TWR4M/FRSJNX8HD8TWR4M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/JNX8/HD8TWR4M/FRSJNX8HD8TWR4M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/JNX8/HD8TWR4M/FRSJNX8HD8TWR4M.SMALL.jpg elewis03 Today, I made this cute headband out of an old knit-fabric dress! I didn't have to use elastic because the dress already had some stretch to it. All you need is an already made headband (or the circumference of your head), an old knit dress (you can find one of those at the thrift shop), some scisso...
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Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:46:26 PST
Champagne Cork Gandalf http://www.instructables.com/id/Champagne-Cork-Gandalf/
Champagne Cork Gandalf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/09JM/HCJOARJV/F5O09JMHCJOARJV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/09JM/HCJOARJV/F5O09JMHCJOARJV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5O/09JM/HCJOARJV/F5O09JMHCJOARJV.SMALL.jpg sjroth This is my fourth Instructable about a Corky. I'm a big fan of The Lord of the Rings, and I watched the first part of The Hobbit just recently (it was great), so I decided to make a character from LotR out of a Champagne Cork. I chose Gandalf the Grey, because he is probably one of the most distinct...
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Fri, 1 Feb 2013 11:49:05 PST
10 Minute Cookie Cutter from Soda Can http://www.instructables.com/id/10-Minute-Cookie-Cutter-from-Soda-Can/
10 Minute Cookie Cutter from Soda Can - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/5B0L/HCB8TN3G/FZR5B0LHCB8TN3G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/5B0L/HCB8TN3G/FZR5B0LHCB8TN3G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/5B0L/HCB8TN3G/FZR5B0LHCB8TN3G.SMALL.jpg wold630 When I needed a heart cookie cutter and didn't want to go hunting for one at the stores I decided I would make my own. It had to be sharp and sturdy enough to cut into dough of some kind and it had to be easy and quick to make. My boys were going to be helping me use the cookie cutters so the edges...
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Tue, 29 Jan 2013 09:03:06 PST
Turn an Old Window Frame Into a Jewelry Display http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-an-Old-Window-Frame-Into-a-Jewelry-Display/
Turn an Old Window Frame Into a Jewelry Display - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/8332/HBBCIJAS/FIQ8332HBBCIJAS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/8332/HBBCIJAS/FIQ8332HBBCIJAS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/8332/HBBCIJAS/FIQ8332HBBCIJAS.SMALL.jpg envirolutionary Welcome to my first Instructable! I will be going through the basics of how to convert an old window frame into a Jewelry Display, which has several utilities and can be modified to fit your needs. I made two of these at the same time that were relative in size, for my mother and my partner's mothe...
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Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:41:20 PST
Paper-Green a new way to recycle and plant http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Green-a-new-way-to-recycle-and-plant/
Paper-Green a new way to recycle and plant - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/TUKC/HCB8SXMM/FRHTUKCHCB8SXMM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/TUKC/HCB8SXMM/FRHTUKCHCB8SXMM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/TUKC/HCB8SXMM/FRHTUKCHCB8SXMM.SMALL.jpg pchalita This is as far as I know an original idea of planting medium that is has not been currently developed or under investigation. Therefore (and until someone probes me otherwise) I am the developer of the adaptation and the rights of this idea are for public use and development as far as the name "Pap...
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Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:30:30 PST
Mini Chalkboard Eraser (With Hidden Chalk Storage) http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Chalkboard-Eraser-With-Hidden-Chalk-Storage/
Mini Chalkboard Eraser (With Hidden Chalk Storage) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMX/5CHA/HC3PRIDS/FMX5CHAHC3PRIDS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMX/5CHA/HC3PRIDS/FMX5CHAHC3PRIDS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMX/5CHA/HC3PRIDS/FMX5CHAHC3PRIDS.SMALL.jpg kitchentablescraps If you're the home crafty sort, I just bet that there's something in your house that you've covered with chalkboard paint. There are dozens of great ideas to make all sorts of cute home projects with a chalkboard surface.  But I have yet to see an equally inspiring design for a chalkboard eraser, an...
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Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:26:45 PST
DIY STUDDED HEART SWEATSHIRT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-STUDDED-HEART-SWEATSHIRT/
DIY STUDDED HEART SWEATSHIRT - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/AV7Q/HC9MJC3R/F8EAV7QHC9MJC3R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/AV7Q/HC9MJC3R/F8EAV7QHC9MJC3R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/AV7Q/HC9MJC3R/F8EAV7QHC9MJC3R.SMALL.jpg Henry Happened Hi, I'm Stephanie from the blog Henry Happened. Are you in the Valentine's Day spirit yet? I am! And this year I have hearts on the brain. Pretty much everything I’ve made lately is made of hearts – with a fair amount of sequins, glitter and pink thrown in. And studs. Because hearts and studs totall...
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Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:33:27 PST
How to Upcycle your Holiday Glass bottles http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Upcycle-your-Holiday-Glass-bottles/
How to Upcycle your Holiday Glass bottles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/6NKT/HBUZH9I8/FO36NKTHBUZH9I8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/6NKT/HBUZH9I8/FO36NKTHBUZH9I8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/6NKT/HBUZH9I8/FO36NKTHBUZH9I8.SMALL.jpg kwyshe What do you do with all those leftover bottles? Recycle them? Sure. But what about making them into glassware, planters, windchimes . You have probably seen these upcycled bottles for sale online or even in boutiques.So save those champagne (they work best), wine, Grolsch or any decorative liquor bo...
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Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:32:11 PST
â™» REUSE PLASTIC BOTTLES! â™» http://www.instructables.com/id/REUSE-PLASTIC-BOTTLES-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/8ZAK/HBNXVHDG/F018ZAKHBNXVHDG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/8ZAK/HBNXVHDG/F018ZAKHBNXVHDG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/8ZAK/HBNXVHDG/F018ZAKHBNXVHDG.SMALL.jpg marcellahella This is a guide to reuse plastic bottles in many easy ways. null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null...
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Sat, 12 Jan 2013 21:54:20 PST
Aeroplane from an Aluminium Can (and it flies too) http://www.instructables.com/id/Aeroplane-from-an-Aluminium-Can-and-it-flies-too/
Aeroplane from an Aluminium Can (and it flies too) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/QZRC/HAQ3CA36/F85QZRCHAQ3CA36.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/QZRC/HAQ3CA36/F85QZRCHAQ3CA36.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/QZRC/HAQ3CA36/F85QZRCHAQ3CA36.SMALL.jpg awesomecreations This aeroplane can definitely be improved by measuring before cutting. I didn't do this and it ended up looking a little bit uneven. This aeroplane will fly, but only if you make it from an ALUMINIUM can. Most canned energy drinks use all-Aluminium cans. This model is not a scale version of any real...
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Sat, 12 Jan 2013 00:50:52 PST
Artisan Craft Paper From Junk Mail http://www.instructables.com/id/Artisan-Craft-Paper-From-Junk-Mail/
Artisan Craft Paper From Junk Mail - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/5C78/HBFFJGFQ/F205C78HBFFJGFQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/5C78/HBFFJGFQ/F205C78HBFFJGFQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/5C78/HBFFJGFQ/F205C78HBFFJGFQ.SMALL.jpg sunshiine For the holidays I decided to make gifts without purchasing a lot of things. I made my own paper from junk mail. I know there are a lot of paper tutorials but I wanted to make my paper with flowers, leaves, and scent the pages. I also wanted to show what I made from the paper. Last year kiteman pub...
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Sat, 5 Jan 2013 05:07:51 PST
DIY: Turn VHS & Cassettes Into Party Decorations http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Turn-VHS-Cassettes-Into-Pom-Pom-Party-Decor/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/3B8E/HAQ3AHAE/FB93B8EHAQ3AHAE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/3B8E/HAQ3AHAE/FB93B8EHAQ3AHAE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/3B8E/HAQ3AHAE/FB93B8EHAQ3AHAE.SMALL.jpg xtradocs Learn how to upcycle your old Back to the Future VHS and Paula Abdul cassette tapes into pom pom party decor! Yes, it's true. Chances are you've got a bunch hiding in the back of your closet with nowhere to go so let's put them to use. Full tutorial: http://www.cremedelacraft.com/2012/12/DIY-Upcycl...
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Wed, 2 Jan 2013 21:14:26 PST
Bottle Cap Zipper Pull, in 15 minutes or less! http://www.instructables.com/id/Bottle-Cap-Zipper-Pull-in-15-minutes-or-less/
Bottle Cap Zipper Pull, in 15 minutes or less! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/OA12/HAUNNP4B/FUYOA12HAUNNP4B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/OA12/HAUNNP4B/FUYOA12HAUNNP4B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/OA12/HAUNNP4B/FUYOA12HAUNNP4B.SMALL.jpg SuperfluousInEverySituation Ah, the zipper pull, an age old ally. Sometimes hideous, bulky or ill-suited, but always useful… until it falls off. Whether to banish a bad one, or replace one that went MIA, this intractable is for making a new zipper pull. Its fast, nearly free, and another way to show solidarity for your favor...
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Tue, 1 Jan 2013 07:59:44 PST
Make your own Scrabble Magnet Board http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-Scrabble-Magnet-Board/
Make your own Scrabble Magnet Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/YZS1/HAWBWD7J/F9FYZS1HAWBWD7J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/YZS1/HAWBWD7J/F9FYZS1HAWBWD7J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/YZS1/HAWBWD7J/F9FYZS1HAWBWD7J.SMALL.jpg non-instructed Oye! I was given a challenge from an Instructable Master. Grammers asked me not to buy her a gift but make a gift for Hanukkah. She suggested I make a collage for her. I took it the next step further. She loves the game scrabble, reading, completing projects with her friends at the TechShop, hard-wo...
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Sun, 23 Dec 2012 17:43:35 PST
Tire to Ottoman and Table. http://www.instructables.com/id/Tier-to-Ottoman-and-Table/
Tire to Ottoman and Table. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/KINV/HAQ38M0V/F9RKINVHAQ38M0V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/KINV/HAQ38M0V/F9RKINVHAQ38M0V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/KINV/HAQ38M0V/F9RKINVHAQ38M0V.SMALL.jpg shazni My husbands car tire needed changing a couple of years back and the tires were still lying around...I saw  this on Instructables :-D and thought hmmm...there are possibilities :-) ...but i wanted it much simpler .. and I didn't want it to be obvious that it's a  tire. I wanted it to look sooooo good...
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Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:39:29 PST
Pop/Beer Can Tab Armor http://www.instructables.com/id/PopBeer-Can-Tab-Armor/
Pop/Beer Can Tab Armor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT8/JBNL/HAQ35HOK/FT8JBNLHAQ35HOK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT8/JBNL/HAQ35HOK/FT8JBNLHAQ35HOK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT8/JBNL/HAQ35HOK/FT8JBNLHAQ35HOK.SMALL.jpg GavinAK This is a suit of armor made entirely of pop/beer can tabs and copper wire. It started out as a few tabs strung together after watching Edward Scissorhands, but quickly evolved as my Obsessive Compulsive Nature set in. It's surprisingly durable, and also has some flex to it. 4 of us couldn't rip t...
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Sun, 16 Dec 2012 13:11:29 PST
Hand bag /Scarf Holder http://www.instructables.com/id/Hand-bag-Scarf-Holder/
Hand bag /Scarf Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/JUN1/HANAVV5T/FY0JUN1HANAVV5T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/JUN1/HANAVV5T/FY0JUN1HANAVV5T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/JUN1/HANAVV5T/FY0JUN1HANAVV5T.SMALL.jpg xpat73 Couple of days back I noticed the gift contest coming up.So I did this Unique  Hand bag/Scarf holder  with the scrap fabric.This is some thing very interesting for all the ladies. I am sure most of you all will end up doing this as it is a very useful to hang your hand bags and scarf. I made this fo...
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Mon, 3 Dec 2012 16:37:51 PST
Elegant Lightbulb Flower Vase w/ copper & wooden base - Repurposed & Reused http://www.instructables.com/id/Elegant-Lightbulb-Flower-Vase-w-copper-wooden-b/
Elegant Lightbulb Flower Vase w/ copper & wooden base - Repurposed & Reused - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJJ/NVKA/HABDGXZV/FJJNVKAHABDGXZV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJJ/NVKA/HABDGXZV/FJJNVKAHABDGXZV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJJ/NVKA/HABDGXZV/FJJNVKAHABDGXZV.SMALL.jpg jawasan  Ok here is a nice gift to make and give for the holidays...or any time of the year for that matter. It's a vase made from a repurposed lightbulb and some scrap copper with a pine wood base. Very simple! Best of all it doesn't cost you much...just time and effort. Awesome! So here we go.... MATERI...
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Sun, 9 Dec 2012 21:44:00 PST
Bicycle Tube Belt http://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-Tube-Belt/
Bicycle Tube Belt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/04WP/HAH02I0O/FL604WPHAH02I0O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/04WP/HAH02I0O/FL604WPHAH02I0O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/04WP/HAH02I0O/FL604WPHAH02I0O.SMALL.jpg BrittLiv In this instructable I'm going to show you how to make a belt out of an old bike tube. This is a very easy last minute gift idea. My uncle loves fixing bikes. He gave my a whole box of old bike tubes to play around with. This is one of the things I came up with after seeing different versions of be...
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Sun, 9 Dec 2012 14:25:07 PST
His and Her Coat Rack http://www.instructables.com/id/His-and-Her-Coat-Rack/
His and Her Coat Rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/7AAZ/HAFHKZOS/FYT7AAZHAFHKZOS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/7AAZ/HAFHKZOS/FYT7AAZHAFHKZOS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/7AAZ/HAFHKZOS/FYT7AAZHAFHKZOS.SMALL.jpg shizy25 Boys will be boys ...and they break toys  :-1... So what can you do with those broken cars??? Make Coat Racks!... Well since there are little girls too...thought to make some girly once for them too! Materials Materials Broken car tiers with axel Tree branches Sander 3" x 22" - wood plank Dowel C...
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Sat, 8 Dec 2012 21:24:58 PST
ImPRESSionable Felted Wool Scarf http://www.instructables.com/id/ImPRESSionable-Felted-Wool-Scarf/
ImPRESSionable Felted Wool Scarf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F70/0QUO/HA4MGO6W/F700QUOHA4MGO6W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F70/0QUO/HA4MGO6W/F700QUOHA4MGO6W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F70/0QUO/HA4MGO6W/F700QUOHA4MGO6W.SMALL.jpg Crafty Heart This fun 100 percent warmy wool scarf is upcyled from a pair of wool pants - how fun is that?  The textured, imPRESSionable accents are made from interesting, easy to find "things"!  Materials Needed 100 percent wool pants Scissors (not shown) Rotary cutter and mat (optional and not shown) Sewing...
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Mon, 3 Dec 2012 16:02:05 PST
Wheels for a Civil Defense Stretcher http://www.instructables.com/id/Wheels-for-a-Civil-Defense-Stretcher/
Wheels for a Civil Defense Stretcher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/1HLV/H9T4QVFA/FAV1HLVH9T4QVFA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/1HLV/H9T4QVFA/FAV1HLVH9T4QVFA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/1HLV/H9T4QVFA/FAV1HLVH9T4QVFA.SMALL.jpg RadBear My wife and I have three large dogs and participate in animal rescue. A few months ago we had situation where we really could have used a stretcher to move a wounded dog. So I acquired a civil defense era stretcher for future emergencies, and while it is robust the stretcher would be difficult for o...
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Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:36:50 PST
Using shipping Packets to grow plants http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-shipping-Packets-to-grow-plants/
Using shipping Packets to grow plants - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/89X1/H9T4CMRV/FTV89X1H9T4CMRV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/89X1/H9T4CMRV/FTV89X1H9T4CMRV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/89X1/H9T4CMRV/FTV89X1H9T4CMRV.SMALL.jpg Chamburn Most of us nowadays buys stuffs on the internet and when we receive our items we usually have these envelopes or other wrapping bags that have no use and just dispose of them.  Well I finally found a use to these packages however not all of them will be suitable for planting for examples those made ...
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Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:02:38 PST
Upcycled Tie Skirt! http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycled-Tie-Skirt/
Upcycled Tie Skirt! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/M5H1/H9G0WG2B/FXMM5H1H9G0WG2B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/M5H1/H9G0WG2B/FXMM5H1H9G0WG2B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/M5H1/H9G0WG2B/FXMM5H1H9G0WG2B.SMALL.jpg doodlecraft Here's a tutorial on my favorite 'father inspired' skirt! Made with 34 ties! And a matching one for my lovely little assistant!  :) You'll need ties...lots of ties! Start with a pile of ties!  I used 34 for mine. (ties can get pricey--even second hand, even a tie for $2 is going to make this ski...
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Tue, 27 Nov 2012 04:32:55 PST
DIY Wine Cork Board: recycle and upcycle http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Cork-Board-recycle-and-upcycle/
DIY Wine Cork Board: recycle and upcycle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/Z8CN/H9T4LJ96/FKEZ8CNH9T4LJ96.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/Z8CN/H9T4LJ96/FKEZ8CNH9T4LJ96.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/Z8CN/H9T4LJ96/FKEZ8CNH9T4LJ96.SMALL.jpg razorwinged Here is a quick guide on how to make your own cork board from discarded materials!  ...and no big power tools are required. I got the corks from some one who posted an ad on freecycle.org and the plywood at a wood shop (they did not need it any more).  The other materials that you will need are: -...
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Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:49:32 PST
Cold Protector wrap http://www.instructables.com/id/Bottle-wrap-Cold-protection/
Cold Protector wrap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/IY2F/H9T4V1F2/FA4IY2FH9T4V1F2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/IY2F/H9T4V1F2/FA4IY2FH9T4V1F2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/IY2F/H9T4V1F2/FA4IY2FH9T4V1F2.SMALL.jpg 786Ayesha Today while arranging my socks drawer I took three pairs of old wool socks to discard.I can't wear them any more as they are worn out.. But my heart didn't let me throw them away..I remembered the  reuse project and my mind was driving me crazy to do some thing rather than throwing it away. Then I r...
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Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:37:40 PST
Build Ironman Mark VI out of makedo and cardboard paper http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Ironman-Mark-VI-out-of-makedo-and-cardboard-/
Build Ironman Mark VI out of makedo and cardboard paper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/1P4U/H9T4PPBP/F6X1P4UH9T4PPBP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/1P4U/H9T4PPBP/F6X1P4UH9T4PPBP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/1P4U/H9T4PPBP/F6X1P4UH9T4PPBP.SMALL.jpg yihungkuo The idea of making an ironman simply came from my 3 kids... I wanted to make them a toy suit for roleplay and halloween, but ended up making my own size model.  In any case, they had fun during the month long period I spent making this model.  If it were not for the daily 'Daddy, where is the ironma...
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Thu, 22 Nov 2012 05:02:48 PST
{ FROM (old) HEADPHONE TO EARMUFF { http://www.instructables.com/id/FROM-old-HEADPHONE-TO-EARMUFF/
{ FROM (old) HEADPHONE TO EARMUFF { - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/3X82/H9G19HAC/F8I3X82H9G19HAC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/3X82/H9G19HAC/F8I3X82H9G19HAC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/3X82/H9G19HAC/F8I3X82H9G19HAC.SMALL.jpg marcellahella I like earmuff and I wanted to make a pair myself, I used a broken pair of  headphone. They are super warm and fluffy! MATERIALS you need: _old headphone;                 _spongy material;                 _fleece:                 _fake fur. PREPARE HEADPHONE Cut the wire of the headphone away....
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Sun, 18 Nov 2012 09:21:25 PST
Corkies - Champagne Cork Figurines http://www.instructables.com/id/Corkies-Champagne-Cork-Figurines/
Corkies - Champagne Cork Figurines - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/58X3/H8XM1VTA/FPF58X3H8XM1VTA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/58X3/H8XM1VTA/FPF58X3H8XM1VTA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/58X3/H8XM1VTA/FPF58X3H8XM1VTA.SMALL.jpg sjroth Several years ago, I was trying to make a small group of Roman soldiers. I realised that champagne corks looked like they had a body and a head, so I took out a marker and gave them faces and armour. I then took the metal caps of the corks and used them as small helmets for my soldiers.  My idea dev...
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Fri, 2 Nov 2012 09:28:27 PDT
Coir,Plastic,Yarn,Root,Hay,Paper http://www.instructables.com/id/Coir-Plastic-Yarn-Root-Hay-Paper/
Coir,Plastic,Yarn,Root,Hay,Paper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/GOM7/H9DVZ8SA/F38GOM7H9DVZ8SA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/GOM7/H9DVZ8SA/F38GOM7H9DVZ8SA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/GOM7/H9DVZ8SA/F38GOM7H9DVZ8SA.SMALL.jpg 786Ayesha Here I am showing you'll as  how to make heat resistent  stands with different types of fibers.As far as I know these are tradionally done in south India and Srilanka in a low budget scale.The poor people make this by hand (not the t-shirt one) and sell them on the road way, to earn some thing for t...
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Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:35:04 PST
Newspaper Weave 2 - Rack, Rustic Basket, Pencil Holder http://www.instructables.com/id/Newspaper-Weave-2-Rack-Rustic-Basket-Pencil-Ho/
Newspaper Weave 2 - Rack, Rustic Basket, Pencil Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/KZF1/H994IK6T/FRZKZF1H994IK6T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/KZF1/H994IK6T/FRZKZF1H994IK6T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/KZF1/H994IK6T/FRZKZF1H994IK6T.SMALL.jpg shazni Here is my 2nd tutorial on newspaper weave. :-) ...here Ii would show you the single , double ,and twist weave. I should have started with the pencil holder ( or vase ...if you stick a jam bottle inside!) in the first tutorial...as it's very simple and is a great beginners project and is great for s...
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Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:20:55 PST
Plastic Dress and matching Purse http://www.instructables.com/id/Plastic-Dress-and-matching-Purse/
Plastic Dress and matching Purse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/Q8ST/H994LMQ5/FS1Q8STH994LMQ5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/Q8ST/H994LMQ5/FS1Q8STH994LMQ5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/Q8ST/H994LMQ5/FS1Q8STH994LMQ5.SMALL.jpg katvanlew This dress and purse was made with plastic grocery bags.Ask your friends and family to save bags for you, it won't take long to get as many as you need!  It took 40 bags to make the purse and about 200 for the dress. I made it for my daughter to model in the 2009 Santa Fe Recycle Art Trashion Show. ...
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Sun, 11 Nov 2012 20:03:55 PST