http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 16:08:43 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Junk-mail-Christmas-tree/
Junk mail Christmas tree - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/UZ3V/GHN8CXXM/F4MUZ3VGHN8CXXM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/UZ3V/GHN8CXXM/F4MUZ3VGHN8CXXM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/UZ3V/GHN8CXXM/F4MUZ3VGHN8CXXM.SMALL.jpg trucdart Turn a stack of junk mail (or old books, magazines or office supplies) and some spare time into a beautiful, functional Christmas tree for your home or office in 5 easy steps! Go colorful & quirky or elegant & wintry with this eco-friendly, ornaments-optional how-to. A few days ago, I realized: 1. ...
By: trucdart

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:22:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-an-apron-into-a-tote-bag-in-an-hour/
Convert an apron into a tote bag in an hour! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/W8AQ/GBVJ7ZJI/FZ9W8AQGBVJ7ZJI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/W8AQ/GBVJ7ZJI/FZ9W8AQGBVJ7ZJI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/W8AQ/GBVJ7ZJI/FZ9W8AQGBVJ7ZJI.SMALL.jpg originalandrea.com I am a consultant for a cooking product company. I was given a free apron, but I'm not really the apron type. I decided to turn my apron into a great logo tote bag for carrying extra catalogs around (logo has been blacked out). It's also a great size for an overnight bag, a reusable grocery bag, et...
By: originalandrea.com

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:53:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pallet-Adirondack-Chair-1/
Pallet Adirondack Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/B0X8/H5JCLR0D/FH4B0X8H5JCLR0D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/B0X8/H5JCLR0D/FH4B0X8H5JCLR0D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/B0X8/H5JCLR0D/FH4B0X8H5JCLR0D.SMALL.jpg captianoats There seems to be a movement of people trying to make all kinds of new stuff out of used pallets. There are several reasons I wanted to jump on this bandwagon: 1. I'm a tightwad and pallets are free. 2. It's an earth friendly way to repurpose something that would otherwise end up in a landfill. 3. ...
By: captianoats

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Jul 2012 18:29:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Pleated-Skirt-No-Pattern-Needed/
Easy Pleated Skirt - No Pattern Needed - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/01EK/H3QETRFU/F4H01EKH3QETRFU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/01EK/H3QETRFU/F4H01EKH3QETRFU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/01EK/H3QETRFU/F4H01EKH3QETRFU.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo It's surprisingly easy to make a basic pleated skirt.  You don't need a pattern - you just need some measurements.  And the great thing is, you'll just be cutting your fabric in rectangles, so there's nothing complicated about it! With this skirt, I used 3 yards of fabric and added a contrasting co...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:48:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-Disposable-Paint-Brushes/
Make your own Disposable Paint Brushes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/0YJ0/H1JUHKDW/FK10YJ0H1JUHKDW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/0YJ0/H1JUHKDW/FK10YJ0H1JUHKDW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/0YJ0/H1JUHKDW/FK10YJ0H1JUHKDW.SMALL.jpg bobzjr Make functional disposable paint brushes with junk you probably have laying around in the garage right now!  You can make these REALLY fast and costs basicly nothing.  The other day, one of the kids was wanting to paint his lego man's visor with silver paint.  The paint was easy to find, but I was ...
By: bobzjr

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 21:09:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-grand-piano-in-minutes/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/4DH9/GYGGN4ZM/FNL4DH9GYGGN4ZM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/4DH9/GYGGN4ZM/FNL4DH9GYGGN4ZM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/4DH9/GYGGN4ZM/FNL4DH9GYGGN4ZM.SMALL.jpg belsey No need to practice on this piano, all you can do with it is play. In less than 10 minutes you will have your very own Steinway baby grand! Usually I prefer step by step instructions, but in this case the video is more helpful than lengthy descriptions to understand the process. The template comes ...
By: belsey

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:44:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Felted-Cat-Toy-Easy-Free-No-Knitting-Required/
Felted Cat Toy - Easy, Free, No Knitting Required - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/9Y3E/GXL5OT0L/FBJ9Y3EGXL5OT0L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/9Y3E/GXL5OT0L/FBJ9Y3EGXL5OT0L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/9Y3E/GXL5OT0L/FBJ9Y3EGXL5OT0L.SMALL.jpg pltate Did you just get a couple of cute, adorable kittens and forget to buy them some cat toys?  Fret no more.  Gather together some scrap yarn and make your own cat toys in no time at all.  What I like about this toy is that it is easy to make and requires no knitting.  Plus, these steps and measurements...
By: pltate

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:07:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-T-Shirt-Scarf/
Recycled T-Shirt Scarf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/NLKW/GV1HFHQY/FZ7NLKWGV1HFHQY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/NLKW/GV1HFHQY/FZ7NLKWGV1HFHQY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/NLKW/GV1HFHQY/FZ7NLKWGV1HFHQY.SMALL.jpg iamkeebler This is a super simple way to use up some old t-shirts that you have lying around. It really only takes about 10 minutes to turn an old t-shirt into a super cute scarf! So here is the step by step! What You'll Need What you need is an old t-shirt (with no seams down the side), a good pair of scis...
By: iamkeebler

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2011 06:32:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-Angry-Birds-Hoodie/
Make an Angry Birds Hoodie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/LQGS/GUCF4RDO/FI4LQGSGUCF4RDO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/LQGS/GUCF4RDO/FI4LQGSGUCF4RDO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/LQGS/GUCF4RDO/FI4LQGSGUCF4RDO.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Make this fiercely adorable Angry Birds hoodie in no time. Whether you wear it for a costume or just for comfort is up to you! Represent any of your favorite Angry Birds with this easy tutorial in just 20 minutes. Gather up a cozy hoodie in the color of your favorite bird, a hot glue gun, and let's ...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2011 14:31:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Eco-friendly-Maggots-FREE-Natural-Food/
Eco-friendly Maggots- FREE BAIT- Natural Food - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/PKYM/GS3BBS6K/FWZPKYMGS3BBS6K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/PKYM/GS3BBS6K/FWZPKYMGS3BBS6K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/PKYM/GS3BBS6K/FWZPKYMGS3BBS6K.SMALL.jpg cloudifornia Free-range chickens are quick to gobble down various bugs and worms. Coop-raised poultry can only benefit from a maggot-enriched diet. Wild fish, farm-raised fish and many aquarium fish can't resist maggots either.  If you're an Angler and you don't want to depend on (or pay) the bait shop for mag...
By: cloudifornia

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Sep 2011 13:06:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-amigurumi-frog-pattern/
Free amigurumi frog pattern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/65OB/GN4CZSBP/F3O65OBGN4CZSBP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/65OB/GN4CZSBP/F3O65OBGN4CZSBP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/65OB/GN4CZSBP/F3O65OBGN4CZSBP.SMALL.jpg jennyandteddy Finish Size -Approximately 8 inch. more detail at http://www.jennyandteddy.com/2011/04/free-amigurumi-frog-pattern-mr-frog/ head Let’s start with head Colour of your choice You will work from top to bottom Round1. Make magic ring and 8sc in ring (8) Round2. 2sc in each st around (16) Round...
By: jennyandteddy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 May 2011 00:04:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Knit-Beard-Hat/
Knit Beard Hat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FAO/F3UM/GJ2838CJ/FAOF3UMGJ2838CJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FAO/F3UM/GJ2838CJ/FAOF3UMGJ2838CJ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FAO/F3UM/GJ2838CJ/FAOF3UMGJ2838CJ.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Use this free knitting pattern to make yourself a nifty (and warm!) bearded hat.  It's simple once you know a few tricks, and it knits up in no time.  You'll want to make one in every color for everyone you know!  No longer will you suffer from beard envy or cold chins - now you can make your own be...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:58:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Drinking-Straw-Heart-Hairpin/
Make a Drinking Straw Heart Hairpin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FTR/Q7SA/GCI8KIM4/FTRQ7SAGCI8KIM4.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FTR/Q7SA/GCI8KIM4/FTRQ7SAGCI8KIM4.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FTR/Q7SA/GCI8KIM4/FTRQ7SAGCI8KIM4.SMALL.jpg ashaloo You can make a decorative hairpin VERY cheaply with items you already have at home. (If you don't have any straws, a quick trip through the nearest drive-through can remedy that!) As requested by MANY comments, the last step is a video to explain it a little clearer! What you'll need: You will ...
By: ashaloo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:24:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fragrant-Mint-Wreath/
Fragrant Mint Wreath - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/KJML/GGMMM2JA/F9PKJMLGGMMM2JA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/KJML/GGMMM2JA/F9PKJMLGGMMM2JA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/KJML/GGMMM2JA/F9PKJMLGGMMM2JA.SMALL.jpg muddysuzi My mint plant has taken over the garden, plus I need a pretty wreath for the holiday season.  Let's put this aggressive plant to good use. Get everything together You will need: -old cardboard big enough to cut your wreath frame out of, the size is up to you -duct tape, any color -scissors -mint...
By: muddysuzi

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:51:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Emergency-Dog-Halter/
FREE Emergency Dog Halter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/PFZS/G5KP9N1X/FJKPFZSG5KP9N1X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/PFZS/G5KP9N1X/FJKPFZSG5KP9N1X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/PFZS/G5KP9N1X/FJKPFZSG5KP9N1X.SMALL.jpg Draganime I came up with this idea one day when I was taking my dog out for a walk and found out that she had chewed off her halter.  What I did was made a temporary halter using just the leash.  You can make this out of any length leash.  Here are the pictures showing how to make it. Making the Leash Halte...
By: Draganime

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:14:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Snuggie/
Make Your Own Snuggie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/R4VW/G4PC3ATG/FK7R4VWG4PC3ATG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/R4VW/G4PC3ATG/FK7R4VWG4PC3ATG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/R4VW/G4PC3ATG/FK7R4VWG4PC3ATG.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Now you can make your own Snuggie style blanket with this free pattern!  Tired of the weird color choices and less-than-plush fabric the commercial Snuggies offer you? Finally, you can make your own out of any color and pattern you choose!  I went with super thick leopard print (of course!) fle...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:37:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/FREE-Wound-FX-at-Home-Last-minute-arm-laceration/
FREE Wound FX at Home- Last minute laceration - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/AW8V/G0Y6U4F0/FI6AW8VG0Y6U4F0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/AW8V/G0Y6U4F0/FI6AW8VG0Y6U4F0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/AW8V/G0Y6U4F0/FI6AW8VG0Y6U4F0.SMALL.jpg Lftndbt This I'ble will show you how to create wound FX, at home on the cheap. With only a few items from around the average home, we shall try to accomplish some authentic looking last minute effects for our Halloween ensemble.This was created in under 45min, done 1 handed obviously. That includes picture ...
By: Lftndbt

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:13:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-an-Apron-out-of-Old-Jeans/
How to Make an Apron out of Old Jeans - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/XLS1/FHPVYHR1/FUIXLS1FHPVYHR1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/XLS1/FHPVYHR1/FUIXLS1FHPVYHR1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/XLS1/FHPVYHR1/FUIXLS1FHPVYHR1.SMALL.jpg threadbanger Threadbanger has been flooded with questions of what to do with old jeans, here is one concoction that won't leave you messy in the kitchen! On this episode of Decor it Yourself, Meg shows us how to make an apron out of an old pair of jeans. For more information and live-action details, check out t...
By: threadbanger

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:00:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Knit-a-Pidge-Scarf/
How To Knit a Pidge Scarf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/18EU/FEJ2E7C4/F3G18EUFEJ2E7C4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/18EU/FEJ2E7C4/F3G18EUFEJ2E7C4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/18EU/FEJ2E7C4/F3G18EUFEJ2E7C4.SMALL.jpg threadbanger In this episode of threadbanger, Corinne shows you how to make a very simple yet fashionable pidge scarf. Using the knitting techniques from a previous tutorial, this scarf is an awesome fashion accessory for both the guys and the girls. Materials:size 15 needlesthick bulky yarn2 buttonsneedle and ...
By: threadbanger

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Apr 2008 12:25:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Play-Food-cards-for-imaginative-kitchen-play/
"Play Food" cards for imaginative kitchen play - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FF7/660D/F7A23KY1/FF7660DF7A23KY1.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FF7/660D/F7A23KY1/FF7660DF7A23KY1.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FF7/660D/F7A23KY1/FF7660DF7A23KY1.SMALL.jpg jauncourt This is a ridiculously basic how-to. Simply put, it is upcycling brightly colored, realistic images from food packaging into realistic looking, free, recycleable, toy foods for children to play with during imaginative food-related play (kitchen, restaurant, tea party, etc). The main image is a sele...
By: jauncourt

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