Instructables: exploring - living - art - gift - featured http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:00:48 PDT BLOX v1.01 My Love Stands Out http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Love-Stands-Out/
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Mon, 11 Feb 2013 02:01:45 PST
LOVE MOBILE (wind chime) http://www.instructables.com/id/LOVE-MOBILE-wind-chime/
LOVE MOBILE (wind chime) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/11DA/HCJO5N8X/FXB11DAHCJO5N8X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/11DA/HCJO5N8X/FXB11DAHCJO5N8X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/11DA/HCJO5N8X/FXB11DAHCJO5N8X.SMALL.jpg Susan Cirigliano This instructable will show you how to create a ceramic LOVE MOBILE  (sculpture), a hanging artwork.....The  one you love can hang it in their window or garden and think of you each time the breeze makes it chime..... supplies The supplies you will need are; clay rolling pin 4X18 template undergl...
By: Susan Cirigliano

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Wed, 6 Feb 2013 09:14:28 PST
VALENTINE NIGHT-LIGHT http://www.instructables.com/id/VALENTINE-NIGHT-LIGHT/
VALENTINE NIGHT-LIGHT - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/QQ2C/HCJOENHK/FBKQQ2CHCJOENHK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/QQ2C/HCJOENHK/FBKQQ2CHCJOENHK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/QQ2C/HCJOENHK/FBKQQ2CHCJOENHK.SMALL.jpg Susan Cirigliano A different type of Valentine for the one you love... A ceramic night light. supplies Clay rolling on 4X16 template Large yogurt container clay cutting tool clay sponge underglazes paintbrushes glaze glue nightlight insert bulb small wood discs  Starbucks straw access to a kiln *****If you ...
By: Susan Cirigliano

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Mon, 4 Feb 2013 18:23:35 PST
Ceramic Tea Service http://www.instructables.com/id/Ceramic-Tea-Service/
Ceramic Tea Service - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/4SYT/HA4MBBBB/F6X4SYTHA4MBBBB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/4SYT/HA4MBBBB/F6X4SYTHA4MBBBB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/4SYT/HA4MBBBB/F6X4SYTHA4MBBBB.SMALL.jpg Susan Cirigliano My sister is a tea lover so for Christmas this year I have decided to make her a Tea Service. It includes a Tea Pot, creamer, sugar bowl and four cups. It is quite easy to make as long as you have access to a kiln.  supplies Clay (I use low fire white grog that fires to 06)  All clay and paints m...
By: Susan Cirigliano

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Wed, 5 Dec 2012 15:13:23 PST
Woven Shrink Plastic Soap Dish http://www.instructables.com/id/Woven-Shrink-Plastic-Soap-Dish/
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Fri, 9 Nov 2012 13:36:01 PST
Father's Day--Broken Watch Gift http://www.instructables.com/id/Fathers-Day-Broken-Watch-Gift/
Father's Day--Broken Watch Gift - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOH/T8G2/H2WEYLTM/FOHT8G2H2WEYLTM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOH/T8G2/H2WEYLTM/FOHT8G2H2WEYLTM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOH/T8G2/H2WEYLTM/FOHT8G2H2WEYLTM.SMALL.jpg Miscelinious Thank you for checking out my Instructable! This is my entry for the Father's Day contest (Scoochmaroo Challenge). Many men sport watches they grow attached to. Unfortunately, these watches may break and become unusable to tell time. Here, I have taken my dad's most recent watch (that amazingly bro...
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Sat, 16 Jun 2012 16:45:25 PDT
Woodcut Silhouette Portrait http://www.instructables.com/id/Woodcut-Silhouette-Portrait/
Woodcut Silhouette Portrait - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/RE53/H2WEPTGM/FSJRE53H2WEPTGM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/RE53/H2WEPTGM/FSJRE53H2WEPTGM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/RE53/H2WEPTGM/FSJRE53H2WEPTGM.SMALL.jpg Carleyy There are a handful of photographs from every relationship that become iconic. Some photos show more than just two people captured in a Facebook photo, and they become visual shorthand for the things you love about one another. The way he leaned, the way she smiled, the interplay between the two of ...
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Fri, 1 Jun 2012 17:18:57 PDT
water bottle flower bouquet http://www.instructables.com/id/water-bottle-flower-bouquet/
water bottle flower bouquet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FG4/C8DK/GKS0W7Q9/FG4C8DKGKS0W7Q9.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FG4/C8DK/GKS0W7Q9/FG4C8DKGKS0W7Q9.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FG4/C8DK/GKS0W7Q9/FG4C8DKGKS0W7Q9.SMALL.jpg d_salce84 this instructable will teach you how to make a flower bouquet. It can be for a special someone, a friend, or just plain hobby. This was an idea I came up with for a gift for valentines day. what you will need You will want to choose a vase of your choice and any decorations you want to add like ...
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Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:35:13 PDT
Compact Discs (CDs) http://www.instructables.com/id/Compact-Discs-CDs/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/K23A/GHRSTKNE/F0XK23AGHRSTKNE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/K23A/GHRSTKNE/F0XK23AGHRSTKNE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/K23A/GHRSTKNE/F0XK23AGHRSTKNE.SMALL.jpg depotdevoid What should we do with all those old CD's?  Compact discs and even DVD's are old technology, on the way out!  What are you supposed to do with all those shiny discs lying around?  Throw them in the landfill!? Here at instructables, we've got plenty of ideas to help you reuse and repurpose your pile...
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Thu, 16 Dec 2010 21:11:30 PST
make beautiful postcards from recycled materials http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-hand-make-beautiful-postcards-from-recycled/
make beautiful postcards from recycled materials - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/9ZKX/GF7B3DRW/FZ49ZKXGF7B3DRW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/9ZKX/GF7B3DRW/FZ49ZKXGF7B3DRW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/9ZKX/GF7B3DRW/FZ49ZKXGF7B3DRW.SMALL.jpg tbcross This is my first ible so please comment I want to make it as good as I can. I was inspired by AlpineButterfly's postcard kit project and postcrossings to make my own postcards. Writing is definitely a lost art and having something handmade come in the mail is pretty much unheard of. I wanted to make...
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Wed, 13 Oct 2010 22:10:09 PDT
Quilling Robot http://www.instructables.com/id/Quilling-Robot/
Quilling Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPB/KUML/GD0QSVK8/FPBKUMLGD0QSVK8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPB/KUML/GD0QSVK8/FPBKUMLGD0QSVK8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPB/KUML/GD0QSVK8/FPBKUMLGD0QSVK8.SMALL.jpg Carleyy This is my gift for the Instructables Gift Exchange.  It was inspired by Russian artist Yulia Brodskaya paper art creations who I talked about in one of my previous Monday Blog Round Ups. Follow these easy instructions to make your own awesome ROBOT!!  Or adapt my technique to make a different desi...
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Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:36:26 PDT
Three-dimensional Paper Picture http://www.instructables.com/id/Three-dimensional-Paper-Picture/
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Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:15:25 PDT
How to Hand Embroider a Rose http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Hand-Embroider-a-Rose/
How to Hand Embroider a Rose - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/YTUP/G57005P7/FXPYTUPG57005P7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/YTUP/G57005P7/FXPYTUPG57005P7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/YTUP/G57005P7/FXPYTUPG57005P7.SMALL.jpg treesneedtobehugged Do you hate it when you just give out stuffed animals and boxes of chocolates on Valentine's Day? Are you afraid these gifts will make you look bad? Do you want something that will wow He/She? The solution to all these problems is to make a hand embroidered rose. This rose may also give the extra ch...
By: treesneedtobehugged

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Sun, 7 Feb 2010 18:48:29 PST
Etching brass plates http://www.instructables.com/id/Etching-brass-plates/
Etching brass plates - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/EQI1/FGQM1DKB/FEIEQI1FGQM1DKB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/EQI1/FGQM1DKB/FEIEQI1FGQM1DKB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/EQI1/FGQM1DKB/FEIEQI1FGQM1DKB.SMALL.jpg gotang This is how I etched a brass plate to use as a decorative plate for my laptop lid. I've also used these stuck onto the front of notebooks and sketchbooks as presents for friends. My method draws heavily from this instructable and this website, so I thank the respective authors for their sterling wor...
By: gotang

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Tue, 27 May 2008 10:04:00 PDT
How to bind a book http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-bind-a-book/
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By: eleraama

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Tue, 29 Aug 2006 15:14:33 PDT