Instructables: exploring - living - art - easy http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 11:01:52 PDT BLOX v1.01 Dotted easy nail art http://www.instructables.com/id/Dotted-easy-nail-art/
Dotted easy nail art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/K5PB/HGHAP36G/F9AK5PBHGHAP36G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/K5PB/HGHAP36G/F9AK5PBHGHAP36G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/K5PB/HGHAP36G/F9AK5PBHGHAP36G.SMALL.jpg emilyvanleemput This is a really easy nail art that doesn't take long. I hope you like it! What do you need? You will need: - 3 different colours of nail polish - a piece of paper - dotting tool Base coat Start with the lightest colour. Apply two thin layers and let them dry completely. Dotting Take your m...
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Sun, 12 May 2013 03:42:38 PDT
Easy, cheap, Pretty Make up! http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-cheap-Pretty-Make-up/
Easy, cheap, Pretty Make up! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/LY33/HFSH50Y5/FGALY33HFSH50Y5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/LY33/HFSH50Y5/FGALY33HFSH50Y5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/LY33/HFSH50Y5/FGALY33HFSH50Y5.SMALL.jpg MsBubblysmile So this is how I do my make up when I go to parties and fun events.  It takes a total of 6 minuets. All I did was wax my eyebrows, do eyeliner, and some eye shadow, and throw on some lip stick.   very easy, and i used like every day items STEP ONE: Add as little or as much eye liner.... First is ...
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Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:17:52 PDT
Drawing An Easy Chameleon http://www.instructables.com/id/Drawing-An-Easy-Chameleon/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/BX3W/HELX8Z85/FBHBX3WHELX8Z85.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/BX3W/HELX8Z85/FBHBX3WHELX8Z85.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/BX3W/HELX8Z85/FBHBX3WHELX8Z85.SMALL.jpg poofrabbit In the art world, line and color can be found in virtually every piece of artwork you see.  From a drawing to sculpture, these are the basic foundations to any great work of art.  The earlier you become used to drawing a confident line that has flow and the use of color (including black and white) t...
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Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:28:39 PDT
How To Draw A Manga Boy (Face) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Draw-A-Manga-Boy-Face/
How To Draw A Manga Boy (Face) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/C114/HDOWAI4X/FTJC114HDOWAI4X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/C114/HDOWAI4X/FTJC114HDOWAI4X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/C114/HDOWAI4X/FTJC114HDOWAI4X.SMALL.jpg gloriouskau An easy guide to drawing a manga boy. Gather the materials What I used were:- 1) Pencil 2) Eraser 3) Drawing Paper (You can use ordinary paper too) Drawing The Base Frame Draw a large T. Now, connect the two ends of the T with it's bottom end, and draw a semi-circle over it, such that it resem...
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Sun, 3 Mar 2013 08:23:05 PST
How To Draw Manga Eyes http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Draw-Manga-Eyes/
How To Draw Manga Eyes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/0MVH/HDOVUW1F/FUC0MVHHDOVUW1F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/0MVH/HDOVUW1F/FUC0MVHHDOVUW1F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/0MVH/HDOVUW1F/FUC0MVHHDOVUW1F.SMALL.jpg gloriouskau Are you often mesmerized by the amazing mangas available in the stores? Do you sometimes feel like drawing as awesome as they are? Then you are in the right place. Check out this easy guide to drawing manga eyes. Draw the base lines Draw three light lines like shown. They will represent the eyebr...
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Sun, 3 Mar 2013 03:31:13 PST
Basic Paper Masks http://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-Paper-Masks/
Basic Paper Masks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/ZAEO/HD4VPIEC/F5AZAEOHD4VPIEC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/ZAEO/HD4VPIEC/F5AZAEOHD4VPIEC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/ZAEO/HD4VPIEC/F5AZAEOHD4VPIEC.SMALL.jpg jesse.hensel I have used this basic idea to make masks with students from age 4-18. The first steps are easy and then the person can customize the mask however they choose. The same idea can also be used to make little finger puppet masks. Materials Minimal Materials: 1 Scissors 4 Sheets of scratch paper 1 St...
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Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:35:40 PST
Mosaic Garden Porthole http://www.instructables.com/id/Mosaic-Garden-Porthole/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/56IV/HD7TZB64/FO656IVHD7TZB64.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/56IV/HD7TZB64/FO656IVHD7TZB64.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO6/56IV/HD7TZB64/FO656IVHD7TZB64.SMALL.jpg bajablue The inspiration for this project came from two sources I want to thank and credit from the get-go. It was alisonb and her Submarine-style Door Wind-cheater that inspired the initial project.  It was Creativeman who sealed the deal. ;-) I've always loved mosaic art, but was a little intimidated by ...
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Mon, 18 Feb 2013 07:09:46 PST
A Journal Made From A Book And Junk Mail Paper http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Journal-Made-From-A-Book-And-Junk-Mail-Paper/
A Journal Made From A Book And Junk Mail Paper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/VVH5/HC3PSVU5/F3SVVH5HC3PSVU5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/VVH5/HC3PSVU5/F3SVVH5HC3PSVU5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/VVH5/HC3PSVU5/F3SVVH5HC3PSVU5.SMALL.jpg sunshiine Last fall my daughter and I spent a month making crafts together! She loves to journal and showed me the techniques she uses when she makes them. I have seen them in the stores costing well over fifty dollars! I made this one for her as a Christmas gift, using junk mail, yarn, homemade paper, bead...
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Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:02:47 PST
I Made It Using YOUR Instructables! http://www.instructables.com/id/I-Made-It-Using-YOUR-Instructables/
I Made It Using YOUR Instructables! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/NCRS/H27LRFOH/FKINCRSH27LRFOH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/NCRS/H27LRFOH/FKINCRSH27LRFOH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/NCRS/H27LRFOH/FKINCRSH27LRFOH.SMALL.jpg poofrabbit I decided it might be fun to have an instructable dedicated to the items I've made using those I follow, favorite and patch on instructables!  I'll keep updating this as I post and I will do my best to remember to post photos on your instructable as well. :) In the past I had made a couple photo in...
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Thu, 6 Dec 2012 15:53:57 PST
How to make an Origami Christmas Decorative Ornament - COFO Kusudama! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-Origami-Christmas-Decorative-Orname/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIC/9UP9/HA4M4H71/FIC9UP9HA4M4H71.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIC/9UP9/HA4M4H71/FIC9UP9HA4M4H71.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIC/9UP9/HA4M4H71/FIC9UP9HA4M4H71.SMALL.jpg TCGames In this tutorial, I will show you how to make an origami Christmas COFO Kusudama Decoration (Modular 20 unit). Enjoy :D! Origami: Christmas COFO Kusudama Decoration (Modular 20 unit)! Designed By: Falk Brito Instructions found on http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=510733888945832&set=a.30158831...
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Wed, 5 Dec 2012 17:19:49 PST
The Art of Weather: Creating an artistic weather enviroment http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Art-of-Weather-Creating-a-weather-enviroment/
The Art of Weather: Creating an artistic weather enviroment - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F02/JRPY/H9T4L3G3/F02JRPYH9T4L3G3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F02/JRPY/H9T4L3G3/F02JRPYH9T4L3G3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F02/JRPY/H9T4L3G3/F02JRPYH9T4L3G3.SMALL.jpg poofrabbit One of the fourth grade teachers I work with came to me and asked if I could come up with a lesson that involved weather for the fourth grade classes.  They were getting ready to start a unit in science involving weather as well as reading a book which discussed weather as well  I happily agreed to ...
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Fri, 23 Nov 2012 20:46:25 PST
How to make an Origami Wall-E (Disney Pixar) - TCGames [HD] http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-Origami-Wall-E-Disney-Pixar-TCG/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/TFLV/H9G121YK/F7YTFLVH9G121YK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/TFLV/H9G121YK/F7YTFLVH9G121YK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/TFLV/H9G121YK/F7YTFLVH9G121YK.SMALL.jpg TCGames In this tutorial, I will show you how to make an origami Wall - E (Disney Pixar). Enjoy :D!  Origami: Wall - E (Disney Pixar) Designed By: Riki Saito Instructions found on http://en.origami-club.com/ Riki Saito's Google + Page: https://plus.google.com/u/0/100743000535366008734/posts Here's a link...
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Sun, 18 Nov 2012 08:26:29 PST
How to make an Origami Cherry Blossom Flower - TCGames [HD] http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-Origami-Cherry-Blossom-Flower-TCG/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/0S85/H9G1223J/F1R0S85H9G1223J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/0S85/H9G1223J/F1R0S85H9G1223J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/0S85/H9G1223J/F1R0S85H9G1223J.SMALL.jpg TCGames In this tutorial, I will show you how to make an origami Cherry Blossom Flower. Enjoy :D!  Origami: Cherry Blossom Flower! Designed By: Origami - instructions Instructions found on http://www.origami-instructions.com Tips: Take care of your folds at the beginning, and the rest should be fairly eas...
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Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:03:06 PST
How to make an Origami Fish Picture Frame - TCGames [HD] http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-Origami-Fish-Picture-Frame-TCGame/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/P5BL/H9G121YB/FKWP5BLH9G121YB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/P5BL/H9G121YB/FKWP5BLH9G121YB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/P5BL/H9G121YB/FKWP5BLH9G121YB.SMALL.jpg TCGames In this tutorial, I will show you how to make an origami Easy Picture Frame Fish. Enjoy :D!   Model: Picture Frame Fish Designer: Unknown (If you know, please contact me!) Tips: Take care of your folds at the beginning, and the rest should be fairly easy if you follow the tutorial exactly. Making c...
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Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:01:24 PST
How to make an Origami Basic Box Base (Ver. 1) - TCGames [HD] http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-Origami-Basic-Box-Base-Ver-1-T/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/8RF1/H9G121Y8/FGY8RF1H9G121Y8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/8RF1/H9G121Y8/FGY8RF1H9G121Y8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/8RF1/H9G121Y8/FGY8RF1H9G121Y8.SMALL.jpg TCGames In this tutorial, I will be showing you how to make an origami pinwheel box base. For the other variation of the base, be sure to check out the previous days video. Thanks for watching. ENJOY :D! Model: Square Box Designed By: Tomoko Fuse Tips: Take care of your folds at the beginning, and the res...
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Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:57:12 PST
How to make an Origami Pinwheel Lid Box (Ver. 4) - TCGames [HD] http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-Origami-Pinwheel-Lid-Box-Ver-4-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/I1NK/H9G121Y6/FBGI1NKH9G121Y6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/I1NK/H9G121Y6/FBGI1NKH9G121Y6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/I1NK/H9G121Y6/FBGI1NKH9G121Y6.SMALL.jpg TCGames Welcome to the tcgames daily origami series. In this tutorial, I will be showing you how to make an origami pinwheel box base. For the other variation of the base, be sure to check out the previous days video. Thanks for watching. ENJOY :D! Model: Square Box Designed By: Tomoko Fuse Tips: Take car...
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Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:55:21 PST
How to make an Origami Pinwheel Lid Box (Ver. 3) - TCGames [HD] http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-Origami-Pinwheel-Lid-Box-Ver-3-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/JZO8/H9G122JE/FTEJZO8H9G122JE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/JZO8/H9G122JE/FTEJZO8H9G122JE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/JZO8/H9G122JE/FTEJZO8H9G122JE.SMALL.jpg TCGames In this tutorial, I will be showing you how to make an origami pinwheel box base. For the other variation of the base, be sure to check out the previous days video. Thanks for watching. ENJOY :D! Model: Square Box Designed By: Tomoko Fuse Tips: Take care of your folds at the beginning, and the res...
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Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:53:45 PST
How to make an Origami Pinwheel Lid Box (Ver. 2) - TCGames [HD] http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-Origami-Pinwheel-Lid-Box-Ver-2-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/8I0G/H9G122EG/FRN8I0GH9G122EG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/8I0G/H9G122EG/FRN8I0GH9G122EG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/8I0G/H9G122EG/FRN8I0GH9G122EG.SMALL.jpg TCGames In this tutorial, I will be showing you how to make an origami pinwheel box base. For the other variation of the base, be sure to check out the previous days video. Thanks for watching. ENJOY :D! Model: Square Box Designed By: Tomoko Fuse
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Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:51:01 PST
How to make an Origami 3D Multi Lined Cube (Hexahedron) - TCGames [HD]! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-Origami-3D-Multi-Lined-Cube-Hexahe/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMX/B75V/H994RGYJ/FMXB75VH994RGYJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMX/B75V/H994RGYJ/FMXB75VH994RGYJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMX/B75V/H994RGYJ/FMXB75VH994RGYJ.SMALL.jpg TCGames In this tutorial, I will show you how to make an origami 3D Multi Lined Cube  (Hexahedron). Enjoy :D!  Origami: 3D Multi Lined Cube  (Hexahedron)! Designed By: Fumiaki Shingu Instructions found on http://en.origami-club.com/ Tips: Take care of your folds at the beginning, and the rest should be fa...
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Thu, 15 Nov 2012 06:34:22 PST
Woven Shrink Plastic Soap Dish http://www.instructables.com/id/Woven-Shrink-Plastic-Soap-Dish/
Woven Shrink Plastic Soap Dish - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/9MRV/H994VNA7/F519MRVH994VNA7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/9MRV/H994VNA7/F519MRVH994VNA7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/9MRV/H994VNA7/F519MRVH994VNA7.SMALL.jpg bgartman Use Shrink Plastic to create a fun woven artsy soap dish!  Supplies Two  8" x 10" pieces of shrink plastic, such as Shrinky Dinks Exacto knife, or scissors Acrylic paint, printer, colored pencils, or markers * Oven Oven mitt or potholder Ruler Tape (masking/or painter's tape) Self-healing cuttin...
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Fri, 9 Nov 2012 13:36:01 PST
How To Renew Dried Out Sculpey Cheaply http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Renew-Dried-Out-Sculpey/
How To Renew Dried Out Sculpey Cheaply - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/93IT/H994WXHB/FKG93ITH994WXHB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/93IT/H994WXHB/FKG93ITH994WXHB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/93IT/H994WXHB/FKG93ITH994WXHB.SMALL.jpg poofrabbit Ever had sculpey that was dried out,  crumbly, or to be able to work with it would take an act of god? You are not alone.  I have worked with sculpey this hard and it made my hands so sore I wanted to cry.  I found out about some great stuff sculpey makes to renew it back to "health" but a small bo...
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Wed, 7 Nov 2012 17:41:27 PST
Easy Ceramic Pinch Pot Turtles http://www.instructables.com/id/Ceramic-Pinch-Pot-Turtles/
Easy Ceramic Pinch Pot Turtles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/2J77/H9T4L23P/FRD2J77H9T4L23P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/2J77/H9T4L23P/FRD2J77H9T4L23P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/2J77/H9T4L23P/FRD2J77H9T4L23P.SMALL.jpg poofrabbit Ceramics is a fantastic media to help children explore their artistic world. Not only does it allow for hands on three dimensional explorations but it invokes the sense of smell and touch while being visually stimulating. Ceramics helps children develop and increase their fine motor skills, which is...
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Mon, 5 Nov 2012 15:22:53 PST
Scarecrow Head Decoration: Elementary School Art Project http://www.instructables.com/id/Scarecrow-Head-Decoration-Elementary-School-Art-P/
Scarecrow Head Decoration: Elementary School Art Project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6G/I116/H8FYOKAN/F6GI116H8FYOKAN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6G/I116/H8FYOKAN/F6GI116H8FYOKAN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6G/I116/H8FYOKAN/F6GI116H8FYOKAN.SMALL.jpg poofrabbit Scarecrow Head Decoration: Elementary School Art Project This is a fun project to use with kids in the fall months!  I use this lesson with second graders, but the idea could be pushed father if you have older students. Materials Needed Materials Needed Paper Plate Burlap Random fabric Straw/H...
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Thu, 1 Nov 2012 17:17:34 PDT
Ceramic Pinch Pot Head http://www.instructables.com/id/Ceramic-Pinch-Pot-Head/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/0IE8/H8I43XQK/FN60IE8H8I43XQK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/0IE8/H8I43XQK/FN60IE8H8I43XQK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/0IE8/H8I43XQK/FN60IE8H8I43XQK.SMALL.jpg poofrabbit I will eventually make a step by step for this but for now I'll just give you basic details. Make a pinch pot, add eyes, ears, mouth, hair you name it you can add it...basically make an interesting face. Once you have the face done add any details. Fire the pot and then glaze. After glazed fire ...
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Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:47:03 PDT
The Itsy Bitsy Spider: Paper Spider For Elementary School Children http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Itsy-Bitsy-Spider-Paper-Spider-For-Elementary/
The Itsy Bitsy Spider: Paper Spider For Elementary School Children - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/09DE/H8CVI8PN/FF909DEH8CVI8PN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/09DE/H8CVI8PN/FF909DEH8CVI8PN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/09DE/H8CVI8PN/FF909DEH8CVI8PN.SMALL.jpg poofrabbit The Itsy Bitsy Spider: Paper Spider For Elementary School Suggested Grades: K-2 Activity Time: 30-50 Minutes   This instructable will tell you how you can help your students or kiddos at home create their very own spider! Materials Needed Materials Needed: White School Glue Crayons (I suggest c...
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Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:43:27 PDT
How To Make Melted Crayon Art http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Melted-Crayon-Art/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/NU1K/H673CT6I/FSONU1KH673CT6I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/NU1K/H673CT6I/FSONU1KH673CT6I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/NU1K/H673CT6I/FSONU1KH673CT6I.SMALL.jpg JMKeras Hi! I hope you enjoy this video on how to make beautiful crayon art.
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Sat, 25 Aug 2012 14:58:05 PDT
How to Clean and Tone a Paper Drawing in Gimp (no tablet required) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Clean-and-Tone-a-Paper-Drawing-in-Gimp-no-/
How to Clean and Tone a Paper Drawing in Gimp (no tablet required) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/SF9R/H2WESTIL/FJESF9RH2WESTIL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/SF9R/H2WESTIL/FJESF9RH2WESTIL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/SF9R/H2WESTIL/FJESF9RH2WESTIL.SMALL.jpg CreativeToto I thought I’d share how I make my little comic doodles using a rough sketch and gimp - no tablet required!  I enjoy making these because they’re quick to do and don’t require any of my fancy drawing tools, meaning I can make these at work to pass the time (I keep card stock on my desk to use instead...
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Sun, 3 Jun 2012 11:55:23 PDT
Jewelry Making Ideas for the Summer Camp Art Director http://www.instructables.com/id/Jewelry-Making-Ideas-for-the-Summer-Camp-Art-Direc/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/FWB8/H1ZG8OGT/FADFWB8H1ZG8OGT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/FWB8/H1ZG8OGT/FADFWB8H1ZG8OGT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/FWB8/H1ZG8OGT/FADFWB8H1ZG8OGT.SMALL.jpg poofrabbit I have worked for 12 years as a children's summer camp art director.  I dislike buying packaged projects and look outside the box for ideas for our many art area activities. Because of this role, I found instructables.  I continue to use instructables to this day to not only find fun projects for c...
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Sat, 2 Jun 2012 21:04:38 PDT
Amazing Sharpie Leaf Art! http://www.instructables.com/id/Amazing-Sharpie-Leaf-Art/
Amazing Sharpie Leaf Art! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/1BKA/H2TIYG54/FZV1BKAH2TIYG54.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/1BKA/H2TIYG54/FZV1BKAH2TIYG54.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/1BKA/H2TIYG54/FZV1BKAH2TIYG54.SMALL.jpg TinyPenguin Have you ever wanted to create a picture without having any artistic knowledge? I personally don't think I can draw, but people seem to think I have the artistic touch. So, I set out to discover my talent and challenged myself to create a project that was was easy to make, looked beautiful, and wasn...
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Wed, 30 May 2012 22:15:30 PDT
Make a Pin Cushion out of a Vintage Jewelry Box or Coffee Cup http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Pin-Cushion-out-of-a-Vintage-Jewelry-Box-or/
Make a Pin Cushion out of a Vintage Jewelry Box or Coffee Cup - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/PRCX/H2MYJVFQ/FF8PRCXH2MYJVFQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/PRCX/H2MYJVFQ/FF8PRCXH2MYJVFQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/PRCX/H2MYJVFQ/FF8PRCXH2MYJVFQ.SMALL.jpg mynameiskorrine This is a fast and easy way to make a pin cushion. This would make a great gift for any sewing lover. It takes only 10 minutes and looks cute as a button when you're finished! What You Will Need What You Will Need: -Vintage Jewelry Box, Coffee Cup, or anything that is round and has some depth to ...
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Fri, 25 May 2012 23:13:36 PDT
Yoda Papercraft Easy (2-D) http://www.instructables.com/id/Yoda-Papercraft-Easy-2-D/
Yoda Papercraft Easy (2-D) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/XWMP/H2MYMBCV/F5RXWMPH2MYMBCV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/XWMP/H2MYMBCV/F5RXWMPH2MYMBCV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/XWMP/H2MYMBCV/F5RXWMPH2MYMBCV.SMALL.jpg poofrabbit Instructable to make Yoda I will teach you! This is a very simple papercraft 2-D project for all ages.  This instructable will guide you to make your own master Yoda! Materials Needed Materials Needed: Scissors Hole Punch White Glue Brass Fasteners Construction Paper Crayons Black Sharpie Yoda...
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Sat, 19 May 2012 14:34:22 PDT
Gift for Family (Easy) Craft Project http://www.instructables.com/id/Gift-for-Family-Easy-Craft-Project/
Gift for Family (Easy) Craft Project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/BU2P/H1YOI9GT/FNNBU2PH1YOI9GT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/BU2P/H1YOI9GT/FNNBU2PH1YOI9GT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/BU2P/H1YOI9GT/FNNBU2PH1YOI9GT.SMALL.jpg poofrabbit Happy Mother's Day instructavillians!  This instructable will show you how to make a quick and easy gift for your loved ones!  I will apologize in advance, my saved example got caught in my file cabinet and has seen better days!  This projects is great for the classroom or at home and takes less t...
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Sun, 13 May 2012 21:42:27 PDT
Papercraft Flowers (Easy) http://www.instructables.com/id/Papercraft-Flowers-Easy/
Papercraft Flowers (Easy) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/OXJX/H1YONGR9/FYTOXJXH1YONGR9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/OXJX/H1YONGR9/FYTOXJXH1YONGR9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/OXJX/H1YONGR9/FYTOXJXH1YONGR9.SMALL.jpg poofrabbit Happy spring instructavillians!  What a great way to keep flowers alive and fresh all year long than to make them out of paper!  There are several uses for making papercraft flowers, in this instructable I will be using them to make a wall hanging for mothers day. Materials Needed Materials Neede...
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Sat, 12 May 2012 20:36:00 PDT
Hanging Yarn Ball Art http://www.instructables.com/id/Hanging-Yarn-Ball-Art-1/
Hanging Yarn Ball Art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/HCA4/H1JUIE0I/FDYHCA4H1JUIE0I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/HCA4/H1JUIE0I/FDYHCA4H1JUIE0I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/HCA4/H1JUIE0I/FDYHCA4H1JUIE0I.SMALL.jpg mynameiskorrine I love these! They look great hanging at different lengths in a corner of a room. What You Will Need What You Will Need: -1 Bottle of Elmer's Glue -Corn Starch -Water -Measuring Cup - 100% Cotton Yarn - White or Light in Color (Feel free to try any color you want. I chose a lighter color, becaus...
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Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:01:22 PDT
Thread Organizer out of a Cork Board and Toothpicks http://www.instructables.com/id/Thread-Organizer-out-of-a-Cork-Board-and-Toothpick/
Thread Organizer out of a Cork Board and Toothpicks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0O/4KPU/H1KH9T5W/F0O4KPUH1KH9T5W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0O/4KPU/H1KH9T5W/F0O4KPUH1KH9T5W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0O/4KPU/H1KH9T5W/F0O4KPUH1KH9T5W.SMALL.jpg mynameiskorrine I cant tell you how many times I go digging in my sewing box and find all of the spools of thread twisted together! This project is going to make your sewing days a dream cruise...well, something like that. It's cute, cheap, and keeps you organized and I love organized. What You Will Need: What Y...
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Sun, 29 Apr 2012 07:25:20 PDT
Old Film Strip Upcycled into a Film Gift Bow http://www.instructables.com/id/Old-Film-Strip-Upcycled-into-a-Film-Gift-Bow/
Old Film Strip Upcycled into a Film Gift Bow - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/2RU2/H1AH6Y5K/F4S2RU2H1AH6Y5K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/2RU2/H1AH6Y5K/F4S2RU2H1AH6Y5K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/2RU2/H1AH6Y5K/F4S2RU2H1AH6Y5K.SMALL.jpg poofrabbit Greetings Instructable fans and fanatics!  Today's 'able will teach you how to use old film and crate a fantastic gift bow!  The school where I work was cleaning house and some old projector film about the moon and planets were getting thrown out.  I snagged them out of the trash before getting dum...
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Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:31:55 PDT
How to make a mini home made art easel in 20 min http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-mini-home-made-art-easel-in-20-min/
How to make a mini home made art easel in 20 min - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/A6S4/H1AH6Y7G/F8VA6S4H1AH6Y7G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/A6S4/H1AH6Y7G/F8VA6S4H1AH6Y7G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/A6S4/H1AH6Y7G/F8VA6S4H1AH6Y7G.SMALL.jpg NanoRobotGeek In this Instructable i will show you how to make a home made art easel.  Materials you will need: a saw a drill a dowel a long wood thing meat string(or any other string or a chain wood glue wood staples(or similar)  cutting first cut 4 pieces of wood 2x11, 1x9.5 inches and 1 9 inches next dri...
By: NanoRobotGeek

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Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:08:16 PDT
a curly piece of art http://www.instructables.com/id/a-curly-piece-of-art/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/6BOV/H1AH6TP9/FIH6BOVH1AH6TP9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/6BOV/H1AH6TP9/FIH6BOVH1AH6TP9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/6BOV/H1AH6TP9/FIH6BOVH1AH6TP9.SMALL.jpg emilyvanleemput This is great to do when you're really bored(for example: at school)
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Sat, 21 Apr 2012 23:36:51 PDT
Upcycle Used Paper Into a Papercraft Airplane Toy http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycle-Used-Paper-Books-Newspaper-and-More-Into/
Upcycle Used Paper Into a Papercraft Airplane Toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/ZQ3Y/H18FL699/FPDZQ3YH18FL699.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/ZQ3Y/H18FL699/FPDZQ3YH18FL699.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/ZQ3Y/H18FL699/FPDZQ3YH18FL699.SMALL.jpg poofrabbit This instructable will give you the step by step to create your plane out of recycled paper using cheap and easy to use materials.  Your plane could be used to illustrate a variety of ideas in a classroom as well as make a cool fun toy to play with! This is a easy and cheap creation to add to any c...
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Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:58:02 PDT
Swan Paper Craft http://www.instructables.com/id/Swan-Paper-Craft/
Swan Paper Craft - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/9YSS/H0OIVGSL/F009YSSH0OIVGSL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/9YSS/H0OIVGSL/F009YSSH0OIVGSL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/9YSS/H0OIVGSL/F009YSSH0OIVGSL.SMALL.jpg poofrabbit This instructable will give you the step by step to create your swan out of paper using cheap and easy to use materials.  Your swan could be used to illustrate a character from literature, TV, movies and games. This is a easy and cheap creation to add to any classroom lesson.  Anyone younger than f...
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Sun, 15 Apr 2012 12:29:49 PDT
The Muffin Man or Chef Paper Craft (EASY) http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Muffin-Man-or-Chef-Paper-Craft-EASY/
The Muffin Man or Chef Paper Craft (EASY) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/735L/H0OJ052G/FEM735LH0OJ052G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/735L/H0OJ052G/FEM735LH0OJ052G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/735L/H0OJ052G/FEM735LH0OJ052G.SMALL.jpg poofrabbit This instructable will give you the step by step to create your own muffin man (or chef) out of paper using cheap and easy to use materials.  Your chef could be the muffin man, purple pie man, wolf gang puck and many other characters from literature, TV, movies and games. This is a very easy and ch...
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Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:06:01 PDT
Goldie Locks (Little Girl) Paper Craft (Easy) http://www.instructables.com/id/Goldie-Locks-Little-Girl-Paper-Craft-Easy/
Goldie Locks (Little Girl) Paper Craft (Easy) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/3EPQ/H0OJ6AGU/FPE3EPQH0OJ6AGU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/3EPQ/H0OJ6AGU/FPE3EPQH0OJ6AGU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/3EPQ/H0OJ6AGU/FPE3EPQH0OJ6AGU.SMALL.jpg poofrabbit Little Girl Paper Craft This instructable will give you the step by step to create your own little girl out of paper using cheap and easy to use materials.  Your little girl could be Goldie Locks, Red Ridding Hood, Alice in Wonderland, Dorthy and many other characters from literature and games. Th...
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Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:07:21 PDT
Bleach Pen Clothing Designs http://www.instructables.com/id/Bleach-Pen-Clothing-Designs/
Bleach Pen Clothing Designs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6C/ML8W/H0OJ2FL7/F6CML8WH0OJ2FL7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6C/ML8W/H0OJ2FL7/F6CML8WH0OJ2FL7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6C/ML8W/H0OJ2FL7/F6CML8WH0OJ2FL7.SMALL.jpg mynameiskorrine This tutorial will show you how to create hand drawn designs on your clothing by using a bleach pen! My favorite part about this project is how versatile it is. You can use just about any piece of clothing! I chose to use a pair of leggings and a shirt. What You Will Need What You Will Need: -Ble...
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Sat, 7 Apr 2012 14:47:18 PDT
How to finger knit (easy + no tools needed!) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-finger-knit-easy-no-tools-needed/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/W6A5/H0KKWRVC/F0SW6A5H0KKWRVC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/W6A5/H0KKWRVC/F0SW6A5H0KKWRVC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/W6A5/H0KKWRVC/F0SW6A5H0KKWRVC.SMALL.jpg Canned Husky Finger knitting is so easy: you don't need any tools at all. You'll need your fingers and some yarn  - and if you're really nifty with biting said yarn, you won't even need scissors. We are so cool. Make scarves, belts, gifts, gift ribbon, christmas decorations. It's also great for keeping children...
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Thu, 5 Apr 2012 03:15:45 PDT
Nice and easy cardboard decorations http://www.instructables.com/id/Nice-and-easy-cardboard-decorations/
Nice and easy cardboard decorations - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/THP6/GU1I4K93/FOBTHP6GU1I4K93.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/THP6/GU1I4K93/FOBTHP6GU1I4K93.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/THP6/GU1I4K93/FOBTHP6GU1I4K93.SMALL.jpg elimasmx Here I'll show you how to do nice, easy and practically free cardboard decorations. Now, find some corrugated cardboard and get to work! Get your stuff You will need some corrugated cardboard, a pencil and an x-acto knife or cutter. I prefer the one that has only one blade because it is sharper a...
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Sun, 23 Oct 2011 00:07:05 PDT
Pocket Book That Fits Into All Pockets http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Book-That-Fits-Into-All-Pockets/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/L5IN/GTN5Q17O/FGLL5INGTN5Q17O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/L5IN/GTN5Q17O/FGLL5INGTN5Q17O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/L5IN/GTN5Q17O/FGLL5INGTN5Q17O.SMALL.jpg eliankoby2000 This is a small pocket book i just made two weeks ago. Before, I still did not know how to make an Instructable but now I could. These are the materials: - card stock - a stapler - about 6 pieces of blank paper to make a 42 paged book - masking tape - clear tape (optional) - scissors So, you start ...
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Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:11:20 PDT
A Customizable Yet Fashionable Bookmark http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Customizable-Yet-Fashionable-Bookmark/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/PGAE/GTN5PZW9/FMZPGAEGTN5PZW9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/PGAE/GTN5PZW9/FMZPGAEGTN5PZW9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/PGAE/GTN5PZW9/FMZPGAEGTN5PZW9.SMALL.jpg koby_elian This is a bookmark I made myself. The materials you need are: - two pieces of blank paper - coloured masking tape, any colour (you could use white but preferably coloured) - clear tape - scissors - two colours of yarn or paracord about 1 metre in length - hole puncher For the first part, you need t...
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Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:37:19 PDT
Egg Carton Paint Palette w/ Brush Holders http://www.instructables.com/id/Egg-Carton-Paint-Palette-w-Brush-Holders/
Egg Carton Paint Palette w/ Brush Holders - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/H5CZ/GQ5QBSJ9/FGFH5CZGQ5QBSJ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/H5CZ/GQ5QBSJ9/FGFH5CZGQ5QBSJ9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/H5CZ/GQ5QBSJ9/FGFH5CZGQ5QBSJ9.SMALL.jpg DANgerous124 Create an easy to make egg carton paint palette with holes to hold your paintbrushes. Materials Needed: Egg carton Phillips-head screwdriver Aluminum foil (optional) Flip and Punch Open the egg carton and flip it upside-down. Find the middle spot between the egg holders. Take your screwdriver a...
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Mon, 18 Jul 2011 18:38:03 PDT
Easy Sunset Art [ORANGE] http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Sunset-Art-RED-ORANGE-YELLOW/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/21RS/GP3T247M/FGC21RSGP3T247M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/21RS/GP3T247M/FGC21RSGP3T247M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/21RS/GP3T247M/FGC21RSGP3T247M.SMALL.jpg who8thebean A Simple 1 hour art project I completed with my kids. You don't need any fancy supplies for this. Start with a large sheet of paper. I used a large strip off a roll of IKEA kiddies drawing paper Using a black oil pastel crayon, draw the silhouette of your trees. Don't try to be too neat. Sq...
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Sun, 19 Jun 2011 19:31:32 PDT
PVC Easel http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Easel/
PVC Easel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/80PH/GOL8B1R1/FQ780PHGOL8B1R1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/80PH/GOL8B1R1/FQ780PHGOL8B1R1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/80PH/GOL8B1R1/FQ780PHGOL8B1R1.SMALL.jpg rhoddity Hello all! So this time around, I was on the way back to my house from a job when my ride decided to make a pit-stop at Home-Depot. Instinctively, I found myself once again in the 'Plumbing' aisle, and all at once I had an idea. Just recently (as of May, 2011) my little brother (6) had discovered t...
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Sat, 11 Jun 2011 23:03:41 PDT