http://www.instructables.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:16:26 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-T-Shirt-Journal-with-Donkey-Kong-Harry/
Recycled T-Shirt Journal - with Donkey Kong, Harry Potter, and other Nerdy Things - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9I/AVK7/HHS9SR7W/F9IAVK7HHS9SR7W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9I/AVK7/HHS9SR7W/F9IAVK7HHS9SR7W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9I/AVK7/HHS9SR7W/F9IAVK7HHS9SR7W.SMALL.jpg emilygraceking My husband loves to wear witty, ironic, awesome t-shirts, but he tends to go through them pretty quickly. Once the armpits get all weird and crunchy the thrift store won't take the shirts, so the clothing is destined for the trash. There are hundreds of ways to reuse t-shirts all over the interent,...
By: emilygraceking

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:20:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Convert-a-Kids-T-Shirt-into-a-Backpack/
How to Convert a Kid's T-Shirt into a Backpack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/KPL4/HHMI86QS/FLPKPL4HHMI86QS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/KPL4/HHMI86QS/FLPKPL4HHMI86QS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/KPL4/HHMI86QS/FLPKPL4HHMI86QS.SMALL.jpg tidje I made this cute little backpack out of a boys long-sleeved shirt that was being thrown out by another mother nearby.  I was offered a lot of her clothes when her son had grown out of them.  Somehow, I didn't imagine my son wearing this as a shirt, but I envisioned it being a much cuter little backp...
By: tidje

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Jun 2013 07:29:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Everlight/
Everlamp Lamp Base - CNC Mold Manufacturing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/DALB/HH2VNSAW/FB2DALBHH2VNSAW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/DALB/HH2VNSAW/FB2DALBHH2VNSAW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/DALB/HH2VNSAW/FB2DALBHH2VNSAW.SMALL.jpg tommyliu692 This Instructable focuses on the manufacturing of a mold for the Everlamp - a highly customizable, eco-friendly lamp designed to last a lifetime. Like it on Facebook to receive updates on when it goes for sale. The Everlamp is not just an open-source lamp, it will also be an open-source company - t...
By: tommyliu692

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 10:16:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Repurposed-Plate-Planter/
Repurposed Plate Planter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/4XX5/HH2VK2P5/FWT4XX5HH2VK2P5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/4XX5/HH2VK2P5/FWT4XX5HH2VK2P5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/4XX5/HH2VK2P5/FWT4XX5HH2VK2P5.SMALL.jpg funtogether This is the perfect project for every plant lover, as well as for that person who wants to commemorate his first hotrod.  This project is almost sure to give you a conversation starter, while at the same time creating an attractive centerpiece. Materials The materials include:      Tinsnips      ...
By: funtogether

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 May 2013 15:26:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Multi-Book-Secret-Storage-Compartment/
Multi-Book Secret Storage Compartment - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/41OY/HFD1DTR2/FQQ41OYHFD1DTR2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/41OY/HFD1DTR2/FQQ41OYHFD1DTR2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/41OY/HFD1DTR2/FQQ41OYHFD1DTR2.SMALL.jpg DIYHacksAndHowTos You are probably already familiar with the classic "Secret Book Compartment" project. On Instructables alone, you can find over 20 different variations of this project. The basic concept is simple. You hollow out a large book and you use the cutout space to hide stuff. Unfortunately, most versio...
By: DIYHacksAndHowTos

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 May 2013 12:04:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-different-Fire-Pit-from-a-Washing-Machine-drum/
A different Fire Pit from a Washing Machine drum - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/YM45/HH2VJLP3/FGOYM45HH2VJLP3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/YM45/HH2VJLP3/FGOYM45HH2VJLP3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/YM45/HH2VJLP3/FGOYM45HH2VJLP3.SMALL.jpg onemoroni1 Thanks so much for the response since I posted this. Please vote for the contests I've entered. I had seen and heard of making a fire pit out of a washing machine drum. Well lucky day! The washing machine died! Please use all safety equipment and caution when working with power tools and sharp mat...
By: onemoroni1

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 09:02:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Woven-Patio-Chair/
Woven Patio Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/FF6U/HGU2F0LW/F4BFF6UHGU2F0LW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/FF6U/HGU2F0LW/F4BFF6UHGU2F0LW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/FF6U/HGU2F0LW/F4BFF6UHGU2F0LW.SMALL.jpg katvanlew A friend of mine had some metal frames for round patio chairs. The canvas seats had fallen apart a long time ago and he was trying to think of a way to use them again. The frames were a bit rusty but still quite sturdy. At the same time, I was trying to think of something to make out of dog food bag...
By: katvanlew

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 10:09:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-and-easy-homestead-uses-for-Plastic-Bottles-/
Quick and easy homestead uses for Plastic Bottles (PET) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRC/0N0T/FQMXBJ5U/FRC0N0TFQMXBJ5U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRC/0N0T/FQMXBJ5U/FRC0N0TFQMXBJ5U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRC/0N0T/FQMXBJ5U/FRC0N0TFQMXBJ5U.SMALL.jpg velacreations In the not too distant past, you would buy milk, sodas, etc. in glass bottles which you would return to the store to be sterilized and used again. Now, with our disposable culture, plastic bottles have replaced this system and have consequently become one of the many banes of the landfills. We need ...
By: velacreations

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Feb 2009 17:34:55 PST 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...
By: HollyMann

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 18:17:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Paracord-Foot-Wear/
How to Make Paracord Foot Wear - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/RD9K/G79D4B37/FKDRD9KG79D4B37.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/RD9K/G79D4B37/FKDRD9KG79D4B37.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/RD9K/G79D4B37/FKDRD9KG79D4B37.SMALL.jpg justink  550 Paracord is arguably the most multi-function material ever. It's easy to find hundreds of Instructables on it's uses, but I set out to find something that hadn't been done yet. What didn't I find??? Paracord Foot Wear!! But why not? They'd be incredibly rugged and in one of those "survival situ...
By: justink

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Apr 2010 21:15:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Foaming-Hand-Soap/
DIY Foaming Hand Soap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCD/JUIY/HFPTHJL6/FCDJUIYHFPTHJL6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCD/JUIY/HFPTHJL6/FCDJUIYHFPTHJL6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCD/JUIY/HFPTHJL6/FCDJUIYHFPTHJL6.SMALL.jpg craftknowitall I was given one of those containers of foaming hand soap for Christmas.  I loved it and the container is now empty.  I want more of that soap, but I refused to just chuck this perfectly fine container, to buy another one.  Then I came across this blog:  http://lifeblessons.blogspot.com/2011/09/how-t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:19:25 PDT 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...
By: SirPhobos15

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:26:12 PDT 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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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:00:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cassette-Tape-Business-Card-Holder/
Cassette Tape Business Card Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/VUBT/H1QMLKQ1/F7WVUBTH1QMLKQ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/VUBT/H1QMLKQ1/F7WVUBTH1QMLKQ1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/VUBT/H1QMLKQ1/F7WVUBTH1QMLKQ1.SMALL.jpg Jer_Faludi It turns out cassette tapes are exactly the right size for a business card case.  People of a certain age, like me, have lots of old tapes sitting around uselessly.  You can give one a second life! Choose a cool tape Start with a cool tape, like these.  And no, don't be horrified that this "museu...
By: Jer_Faludi

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 02:05:25 PDT 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...
By: M.C. Langer

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2013 12:49:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To%3a-Reuse-Franzia-or-any-other-%22Wine-In-A-Box/
How To: Reuse Franzia (or any other "Wine-In-A-Box") or: A compact, airproof bag for liquids. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FU9/O7XL/8WDEQZJIFD6/FU9O7XL8WDEQZJIFD6.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FU9/O7XL/8WDEQZJIFD6/FU9O7XL8WDEQZJIFD6.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FU9/O7XL/8WDEQZJIFD6/FU9O7XL8WDEQZJIFD6.SMALL.jpg 0.775volts So, last night I found myself at a party, full of people with questionalbe taste in alcohol. Needless to say, By the end of the evening, there were several empty boxes of wine (which dosen't actually come in a box). as I was breaking down the empty wine boxes, I realized something very important. Th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Aug 2006 02:24:36 PDT 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...
By: elewis03

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:00:41 PDT 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...
By: Kurt E. Clothier

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 01:22:28 PDT 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...
By: marcellahella

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 22:02:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/braided-t-shirt-yarn-basket/
braided t-shirt yarn basket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/3ZV0/H3Z3H4W1/FNA3ZV0H3Z3H4W1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/3ZV0/H3Z3H4W1/FNA3ZV0H3Z3H4W1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/3ZV0/H3Z3H4W1/FNA3ZV0H3Z3H4W1.SMALL.jpg jessyratfink  A good way to pass an afternoon or lazy night in front of the TV! This basket is made from old t-shirts that are made into a braid and then sewn together. It'll take a few hours to make a basket, but it's pretty easy. And it's a great way to use old t-shirts. You can make cute baskets to store ALL ...
By: jessyratfink

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Jul 2012 16:10:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/10-Minute-Oil-Lamp/
10 Minute Oil Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/75WR/HD8TX08C/FOO75WRHD8TX08C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/75WR/HD8TX08C/FOO75WRHD8TX08C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/75WR/HD8TX08C/FOO75WRHD8TX08C.SMALL.jpg luxstar Here is a really quick and easy oil lamp. It will work great for emergency lighting.  I walked into my garage and about 10 minutes later I was burning rancid corn oil which by the way most people just throw away.  You may be wondering what rancid corn oil smells like when it burns.  I could not smel...
By: luxstar

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2013 11:08:15 PST 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...
By: elewis03

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:46:26 PST 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...
By: sjroth

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Feb 2013 11:49:05 PST 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...
By: envirolutionary

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:41:20 PST 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...
By: pchalita

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:30:30 PST 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...
By: kitchentablescraps

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:26:45 PST 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...
By: kwyshe

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:32:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-braided-t-shirt-rug/
Make a braided t-shirt rug - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/A93N/H2MYJX22/FJQA93NH2MYJX22.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/A93N/H2MYJX22/FJQA93NH2MYJX22.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/A93N/H2MYJX22/FJQA93NH2MYJX22.SMALL.jpg suzelac In this instructable, I'll teach you how to make a really cool rug, like the one pictured, from your old t-shirts! For me, this rug didn't cost any money because I used stuff I already had at my disposal. This project is a great way to put all of those colorful junior high track/soccer/rugby/quiddit...
By: suzelac

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 00:21:16 PDT 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...
By: awesomecreations

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Jan 2013 00:50:52 PST 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...
By: sunshiine

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 Jan 2013 05:07:51 PST 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...
By: SuperfluousInEverySituation

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Jan 2013 07:59:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cosy-slippers-from-your-old-woolly-jumper/
Cosy slippers from your old woolly jumper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/6UJO/GMX1SXP9/FH26UJOGMX1SXP9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/6UJO/GMX1SXP9/FH26UJOGMX1SXP9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/6UJO/GMX1SXP9/FH26UJOGMX1SXP9.SMALL.jpg ThePrintPlace Whoops....Shrunk your favourite woolly in the wash? Never mind, try making these cosy slippers and you should have plenty left to make other goodies (more instructables to follow). These lovely warm slippers can be made in an evening if you are stitching by hand. If you have a sewing machine you co...
By: ThePrintPlace

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 4 May 2011 15:37:27 PDT 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...
By: non-instructed

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 23 Dec 2012 17:43:35 PST 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...
By: shazni

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:39:29 PST 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...
By: GavinAK

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Dec 2012 13:11:29 PST 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...
By: jawasan

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Dec 2012 21:44:00 PST 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...
By: BrittLiv

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Dec 2012 14:25:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-a-Hot-Water-Heater-Into-a-Wood-Stove/
Convert a Hot Water Heater Into a Wood Stove - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/FVYB/GINP4YJW/FQ5FVYBGINP4YJW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/FVYB/GINP4YJW/FQ5FVYBGINP4YJW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/FVYB/GINP4YJW/FQ5FVYBGINP4YJW.SMALL.jpg ShutterBugger About 6 years ago, with the cost of heating my house rising, I began looking at designs for wood stoves. In The Mother Earth News (Issue # 49- January/February 1978) I found a promising article about using discarded hot water heaters. Using that article as a guide, I constructed a wood stove that I ...
By: ShutterBugger

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2011 21:26:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Glass-Bottle-Cheese-Tray/
Recycled Glass Bottle Cheese Tray - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/K1LS/GVSACQYM/FIXK1LSGVSACQYM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/K1LS/GVSACQYM/FIXK1LSGVSACQYM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/K1LS/GVSACQYM/FIXK1LSGVSACQYM.SMALL.jpg susanrm You may have seen these beautiful items sold for $20 to $50, but if you are lucky enough to own a kiln, you can make them yourself for only the cost of the electricity. They make wonderful gifts and conversation pieces. This is my first slumping project. I've done a number of other glass pieces, bu...
By: susanrm

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Dec 2011 21:21:12 PST 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: -...
By: razorwinged

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:49:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Gift-Box-from-a-Cereal-Box/
Gift Box from a Cereal Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/ZYNS/FJMBZIS2/FBCZYNSFJMBZIS2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/ZYNS/FJMBZIS2/FBCZYNSFJMBZIS2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/ZYNS/FJMBZIS2/FBCZYNSFJMBZIS2.SMALL.jpg blightdesign After watching J.J. Abrams' TED talk, I was fascinated that he was interested in box design. I was inspired and figured I'd give box making a shot.I eat a lot of cereal, and had a lot of almost empty boxes lying around. So after a bowl of Capn' Frosted Life, I had all of the materials I would need...
By: blightdesign

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2008 11:01:59 PDT 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...
By: yihungkuo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Nov 2012 05:02:48 PST 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. ...
By: katvanlew

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2012 20:03:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Durable-Cover-for-a-Pocket-Notepad/
A Durable Cover for a Pocket Notepad - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/TZO3/H6R3CQZ1/F2HTZO3H6R3CQZ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/TZO3/H6R3CQZ1/F2HTZO3H6R3CQZ1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/TZO3/H6R3CQZ1/F2HTZO3H6R3CQZ1.SMALL.jpg Phil B I like to carry a small pocket notepad and a pen. When I want to give a phone number or a book title to someone, I can quickly write it on one of the pages, tear it out, and give it to the person. But, the covers on these little notepads quickly become tattered and worn. Soon they fall off. Then the...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Sep 2012 06:53:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/No-Sew-10-Minute-T-Shirt-Tote/
No-Sew 10 Minute T-Shirt Tote - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWV/7SRC/H685B6D5/FWV7SRCH685B6D5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWV/7SRC/H685B6D5/FWV7SRCH685B6D5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWV/7SRC/H685B6D5/FWV7SRCH685B6D5.SMALL.jpg wold630 Did you know that about 100 billion plastic bags are used annually in the US alone and only about 2% of them are recycled? Check it out at www.droptheplasticbag.org. It's a scary statistic but we can all do small things to help our earth! Using reusable bags or totes is a very easy way to do your p...
By: wold630

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Aug 2012 10:12:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Re-curve-Bow-from-Skis/
Re-curve Bow from Skis - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/BJD6/H5Y9VNAW/F2HBJD6H5Y9VNAW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/BJD6/H5Y9VNAW/F2HBJD6H5Y9VNAW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/BJD6/H5Y9VNAW/F2HBJD6H5Y9VNAW.SMALL.jpg mr magic During my most recent skiing outing and I flexed my skis in such an extreme manner that Glenn Plake himself would have gone white as snow,my brain retained this idea that skis must be unbreakable. So without much ado,I dug out the old vokle skis from the shed and got stuck in with a grinder and.......
By: mr magic

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2012 03:49:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Up-swing/
Up-swing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/L6XE/H5TUC3OP/FPYL6XEH5TUC3OP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/L6XE/H5TUC3OP/FPYL6XEH5TUC3OP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/L6XE/H5TUC3OP/FPYL6XEH5TUC3OP.SMALL.jpg kcnoderer *As featured on http://reuseandupcycle.blogspot.com * Do you have piles of plastic grocery bags lying around? Do you feel guilty throwing them away, but don't know what to do with them? Well over the course of this instructable, I will show you how to turn your bundles of bags into a comfortable, s...
By: kcnoderer

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 19:14:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Airplane-propeller-ceiling-fan/
Airplane propeller ceiling fan - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/CDIM/H4AGK54A/FSRCDIMH4AGK54A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/CDIM/H4AGK54A/FSRCDIMH4AGK54A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/CDIM/H4AGK54A/FSRCDIMH4AGK54A.SMALL.jpg goaly I had found this old propeller to add to the collection of airplane parts I was displaying in my garage. I didn’t know at first what to do with it, but once I got the idea of converting it into a ceiling fan… There was no turning back. take it apart First I disassembled the propeller for clean...
By: goaly

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:46:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Converse-Roller-Blades/
Converse Roller Blades - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/Q88S/H4AGKS25/FJMQ88SH4AGKS25.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/Q88S/H4AGKS25/FJMQ88SH4AGKS25.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/Q88S/H4AGKS25/FJMQ88SH4AGKS25.SMALL.jpg alliehernandez I had a pair of roller blades lying around which I never wore because they were not very attractive, so I decided to make them cool. If you want to do the same, you will need: An old pair of roller blades White Acrylic paint Painters tape/ masking tape Silver & Black sharpies St...
By: alliehernandez

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2012 12:21:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Create-a-Secret-Bookcase-Box/
How to Create a Secret Bookcase Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/X6KN/H2TIYFWU/FVSX6KNH2TIYFWU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/X6KN/H2TIYFWU/FVSX6KNH2TIYFWU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/X6KN/H2TIYFWU/FVSX6KNH2TIYFWU.SMALL.jpg craftknowitall Do you need a way to hide something of a bigger size, like bigger than would fit inside a hollow book?  Here is another idea using books and a book case.  This is only limited by the size of box you use and the number books you are willing to sacrifice to create the cover to the box.  So let’s get...
By: craftknowitall

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