http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 05:49:46 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Sweet-Cherry-Pie-a-recycled-candle-project-for-P/
Sweet Cherry Pie - a recycled candle project for Pi Day. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/17LG/HEBNH7QW/FCB17LGHEBNH7QW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/17LG/HEBNH7QW/FCB17LGHEBNH7QW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCB/17LG/HEBNH7QW/FCB17LGHEBNH7QW.SMALL.jpg fawnandfable This Pi Day make yourself a pie you can enjoy for weeks! I know it sounds too good to be true, but this eco-friendly little project is sure to satisfy any pie craving. To make this recycled candle, you will need: + Candle stubs + A wick (I love wooden wicks, they make such a nice warm crackling sou...
By: fawnandfable

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2013 16:17:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Handmade-Bamboo-Lantern-Using-old-bamboo-blinds/
Handmade Bamboo Lantern. Using old bamboo blinds. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/TRFT/HDYZ6QLH/F57TRFTHDYZ6QLH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/TRFT/HDYZ6QLH/F57TRFTHDYZ6QLH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/TRFT/HDYZ6QLH/F57TRFTHDYZ6QLH.SMALL.jpg Tarun Upadhyaya Dear Fellows, This is like a dream come true, I had always been so much amazed by artwork & furniture made using Bamboo and kept wondering how this strong grass (yes, it is a grass) can be bend to make so many beautiful shapes. Believe it or not, at the back of my house, there is a giant bamboo tre...
By: Tarun Upadhyaya

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2013 02:26:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Flowers-and-Vines-Headband-from-Scrap-Leather/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/RJJO/HD4VDTY7/F45RJJOHD4VDTY7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/RJJO/HD4VDTY7/F45RJJOHD4VDTY7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/RJJO/HD4VDTY7/F45RJJOHD4VDTY7.SMALL.jpg supersoftdrink I wanted to make a hippie kind of leather headband with flowers on it after reading a forum post by someone.  I didn't make this headband for my daughter, but I did snap a few pictures of Lilith wearing it before sending it out to an unsuspecting friend. The process isn't complicated - just time c...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2013 10:05:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-wooden-Christmas-tree/
Make your own wooden Christmas tree - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/FUGB/HAQ37ZIU/F0AFUGBHAQ37ZIU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/FUGB/HAQ37ZIU/F0AFUGBHAQ37ZIU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/FUGB/HAQ37ZIU/F0AFUGBHAQ37ZIU.SMALL.jpg dezine Two crafty DIY Divas, Karlien and Elizabeth show you how easy it was to make this beautiful wooden Christmas tree. Although they made the same tree design, you will notice that they each made different feet for their Christmas trees. You will need: 76 x 76mm PAR pine offcut for the base 20mm PA...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 22 Dec 2012 02:02:52 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Dec 2012 21:44:00 PST 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. ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:22:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cat-Tray/
Cat Tray - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/ILKP/H71GOT3U/F6NILKPH71GOT3U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/ILKP/H71GOT3U/F6NILKPH71GOT3U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/ILKP/H71GOT3U/F6NILKPH71GOT3U.SMALL.jpg zorwick I am a cat lover and this combined with my hobby of handcrafting will result in a lot of great things for our cat. So there was the issue: The cat had only a ordinary plate and some bowls for the food. It was always messy, a mix of different bowles and plates lying around. We wanted some nice tray...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:03:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Fabric-Storage-Boxes-1/
DIY Fabric Storage Boxes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/AQ62/H1YOBENN/F24AQ62H1YOBENN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/AQ62/H1YOBENN/F24AQ62H1YOBENN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/AQ62/H1YOBENN/F24AQ62H1YOBENN.SMALL.jpg laxcatcreations I made these cute fabric covered storage boxes to go in my baby's nursery.  As a first time mother, I am slightly overwhelmed by the amount of "things" babies seem to need. I am also not the most organized person. My goal is to make it easier on myself by having boxes to grab some things out of ins...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:56:25 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 19:14:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/tshirt-bag-tshirt---or-the-emergency-eco-friendly-/
tshirt-bag-tshirt or the emergency eco friendly bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/MO36/FE4O3BJ6/F9NMO36FE4O3BJ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/MO36/FE4O3BJ6/F9NMO36FE4O3BJ6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/MO36/FE4O3BJ6/F9NMO36FE4O3BJ6.SMALL.jpg zenilorac multi purpose tshirt in a few quick steps. (dont forget to vote!-thanks!) the first cut is the deepest..... you will need- *a t-shirt (sleevless/vests type works best) *bootlace or other strong cord thats long enough to go round your waist *drawstring toggle (i never throw stuff out so had one...
By: zenilorac

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:09:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-An-Eco-Friendly-Bag/
How to Make An Eco-Friendly Bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/0X72/GUQ4JPJG/FLU0X72GUQ4JPJG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/0X72/GUQ4JPJG/FLU0X72GUQ4JPJG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/0X72/GUQ4JPJG/FLU0X72GUQ4JPJG.SMALL.jpg howtowithmanish Please Rate this Instructable and follow me for more cool step by step guides. Made by Manish Kumar When I bought something at a store recently, the clerk handed me my purchase in a bag made from a newspaper. I liked it very much and had to make some more. SO Today I will be teaching how to make a...
By: howtowithmanish

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Nov 2011 23:19:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Grocery-Bag-Bracelet/
Grocery Bag Jewelry - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FKT/C867/GNOD5LM4/FKTC867GNOD5LM4.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FKT/C867/GNOD5LM4/FKTC867GNOD5LM4.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FKT/C867/GNOD5LM4/FKTC867GNOD5LM4.SMALL.jpg AngryRedhead Thrift?  Frugality?  Eco-accessories?  Something you can do while being lazy on the couch?  You got it! This Instructable shows how to make a macrame bracelet entirely out of grocery bags (and a few beads if you prefer).  This same technique can also be applied to making a ring. Materials You w...
By: AngryRedhead

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 May 2011 19:18:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Reusable-Teabags-and-Coffee-Filters/
Make Reusable Teabags and Coffee Filters - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSB/EWLL/G5FRGGNE/FSBEWLLG5FRGGNE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSB/EWLL/G5FRGGNE/FSBEWLLG5FRGGNE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSB/EWLL/G5FRGGNE/FSBEWLLG5FRGGNE.SMALL.jpg SeaSkyShore If you are looking to decrease your dependence on paper products a great way to cut down (and save money) is to make some reusable  teabags and coffee filters. While those two items may not seem like much, the cost accumulates over time. And with how ridiculously easy they are to make it is certainl...
By: SeaSkyShore

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Feb 2010 18:57:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Clean-Green-Laundry-with-Soapnuts/
Clean & Green Laundry with Soapnuts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/ATIV/G51GF77V/F9RATIVG51GF77V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/ATIV/G51GF77V/F9RATIVG51GF77V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/ATIV/G51GF77V/F9RATIVG51GF77V.SMALL.jpg HellaDelicious Doing your laundry with soapnuts is a great way to avoid polluting the earth while cleaning your clothes. These days soapnuts (or soapberries) are all the rage, and I have to say that I agree. I have seen various concerns around soapnuts, such as the cost of transporting them from India to the weste...
By: HellaDelicious

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Feb 2010 21:47:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sew-a-Newspaper-Dress/
Sew a Newspaper Dress - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/UIHQ/G1BBDTC3/FWTUIHQG1BBDTC3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/UIHQ/G1BBDTC3/FWTUIHQG1BBDTC3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/UIHQ/G1BBDTC3/FWTUIHQG1BBDTC3.SMALL.jpg prixprix This Instructable will teach you how to make a dress out of newspaper using a sewing machine. It makes a great recycled Halloween costume or a very interesting party dress. This was part of a Halloween costume of The Old Gray Lady, a nickname for the New York Times. (Hence the makeup and hairdo.) I...
By: prixprix

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Nov 2009 19:50:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Jewelry-quotGreenquot/ http://cdn.instructables.com/F7M/9ZFH/FXHJYF6K/F7M9ZFHFXHJYF6K.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F7M/9ZFH/FXHJYF6K/F7M9ZFHFXHJYF6K.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F7M/9ZFH/FXHJYF6K/F7M9ZFHFXHJYF6K.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Be sassy and stylish with earth-friendly jewelry you make yourself! These Instructables feature methods that reduce waste, recycle objects and use sustainable materials. You can feel good about sporting your new bling, knowing you've reduced your impact on the environment! Clove Necklace This si...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:00:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Rug-from-Plastic-Grocery-Bags/
How to Make a Rug from Plastic Grocery Bags - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC0/DMY8/FXHJXNY9/FC0DMY8FXHJXNY9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC0/DMY8/FXHJXNY9/FC0DMY8FXHJXNY9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC0/DMY8/FXHJXNY9/FC0DMY8FXHJXNY9.SMALL.jpg walkerbarb In an effort to be "Green," I started saving my plastic grocery bags so that I could return them in large groups to be recycled. I had gathered quite a few bags, but kept forgetting to take them to be recycled. So I first started using them to make plastic "fabric" as seen in this instructable, Pla...
By: walkerbarb

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:42:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Reverse-Graffiti-with-Pressure-Washer/
Reverse Graffiti with Pressure Washer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/VK7T/FF4INABC/F83VK7TFF4INABC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/VK7T/FF4INABC/F83VK7TFF4INABC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/VK7T/FF4INABC/F83VK7TFF4INABC.SMALL.jpg astrochimp Expanding upon other reverse graffiti instructables and works elsewhere this is how you can create bright and clear street art and engage the public on issues of importance in your community with the help of some friends and a pressure washer.This technique is very effective for etching designs into...
By: astrochimp

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:04:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Shirt-Folder/
Shirt Folder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/9V8J/FSSIHTAP/FXS9V8JFSSIHTAP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/9V8J/FSSIHTAP/FXS9V8JFSSIHTAP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/9V8J/FSSIHTAP/FXS9V8JFSSIHTAP.SMALL.jpg agnivohneb This is my first instructable so let me know if you like it.The Shirt Folder is a device made of cardboard (or any other firm material) that makes folding your shirts in 4 steps. Place, Fold, Fold, Fold.With each fold it creates strait creases on the shirt reducing the amount of wrinkles.This is a e...
By: agnivohneb

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:16:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Upcycle-a-Crate-using-Silver-Bubble-Wrap/
How to Upcycle a Crate using Silver Bubble Wrap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/RABQ/FSIJM088/F49RABQFSIJM088.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/RABQ/FSIJM088/F49RABQFSIJM088.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/RABQ/FSIJM088/F49RABQFSIJM088.SMALL.jpg thickneckarts One of the best ways to help save our environment from overflowing landfills is to upcycle items that would normally be discarded after they serve their purpose. Upcycling is basically taking an item that has reached the end of its intended purpose then altering the item in some way that changes its...
By: thickneckarts

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:21:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How_to_Make_a_Duct_Tape_Corsage_and_Flowers/
How to Make a Duct Tape Corsage and Flowers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FT1/141A/FRD8695I/FT1141AFRD8695I.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FT1/141A/FRD8695I/FT1141AFRD8695I.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FT1/141A/FRD8695I/FT1141AFRD8695I.SMALL.jpg thatkidwithayoyo I didn't want to buy in to the wasteful "buy, wear for a few hours, throw away" corsage culture, so I decided to make a more economical, longer lasting, and greener alternative.This instructable will teach you how to make duct tape flowers and then use those flowers to make a corsage. The flowers an...
By: thatkidwithayoyo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:26:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-drawing-boards-for-FREE/
Custom drawing boards for FREE! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/V38J/FR0ZHKBK/F5GV38JFR0ZHKBK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/V38J/FR0ZHKBK/F5GV38JFR0ZHKBK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/V38J/FR0ZHKBK/F5GV38JFR0ZHKBK.SMALL.jpg sharkh2o In this instructable I'll show you how to make your own custom drawing boards. The end result is a lightweight surprising durable drawing board with an even smooth surface - best of all, it's FREE, or at least very inexpensive. Items you'll need: Matboard Cardboard Masking tape Mat cutter or box c...
By: sharkh2o

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2009 22:21:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Epic-Paper-Mache-Indian-Cannibal-Mask/
Epic Papier Mache Indian Cannibal Mask! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/NL7J/FMMCVPPY/F6HNL7JFMMCVPPY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/NL7J/FMMCVPPY/F6HNL7JFMMCVPPY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6H/NL7J/FMMCVPPY/F6HNL7JFMMCVPPY.SMALL.jpg DainiusGB in this Instructable I will teach you in detail how to make this particular Indian cannibal mask, plus i will teach you the art of making paper mache masks! This mask is almost completely recycled or recyclable. Paper mache masks are a great cheap thing for halloween and can be applied to more than ...
By: DainiusGB

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:29:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-cool-shoes-out-of-broken-fins/
How to make cool shoes out of broken fins - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/QKLQ/FHEJ19MR/FBWQKLQFHEJ19MR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/QKLQ/FHEJ19MR/FBWQKLQFHEJ19MR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/QKLQ/FHEJ19MR/FBWQKLQFHEJ19MR.SMALL.jpg silver912targa Hi all, This is my first Instructable and I hope you like it. Last summer my dad bought me a pair of fins and I used them so much that they're broken. He wanted to discard them but I had a better destination for them. Cool new shoes!! Pictures of how badly I abused them. They're not only broken...
By: silver912targa

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:41:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-plastic-tote-bag-from-recycled-plast/
Make your own plastic tote bag from recycled plastic bags - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/XW33/FEQ4B045/FETXW33FEQ4B045.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/XW33/FEQ4B045/FETXW33FEQ4B045.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/XW33/FEQ4B045/FETXW33FEQ4B045.SMALL.jpg user669 Have you ever wanted to do something with all those plastic bags from the market? Maybe you don't have a recycling center that will take them near you. With a little time and creativity you can make some pretty cool stuff like this big tote bag. I know that this may not be the first on this subje...
By: user669

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