http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 12:47:46 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Objects-from-Recycled-Materials/
3D Objects from Recycled Materials - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/D99Z/HGU2JRFS/FHMD99ZHGU2JRFS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/D99Z/HGU2JRFS/FHMD99ZHGU2JRFS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/D99Z/HGU2JRFS/FHMD99ZHGU2JRFS.SMALL.jpg algodelanada This instructable is part of "something out of nothing" series, this time "nothing" is material - recycled paper, banana skins and more. I've actually came across this idea, making sheets of paper for my art and soon realised that I get left over pulp, which goes to waste and could be used to make o...
By: algodelanada

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 09:45:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bride-of-Spirit-Lantern/
Snapple, Steel and Green Fire: Bride of Spirit Lantern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/HOYO/HGG4APFG/FSCHOYOHGG4APFG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/HOYO/HGG4APFG/FSCHOYOHGG4APFG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/HOYO/HGG4APFG/FSCHOYOHGG4APFG.SMALL.jpg The Green Gentleman My previous green fire instructable, The Spirit Lantern (Green Fire 2.0), was entertaining and educational to make, but it raised a couple of concerns: 1) A methanol flame is hot (from 500Ú C up to ~1900Ú C under some conditions according to online sources - I've been able to bend borosilicate tubi...
By: The Green Gentleman

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 06:53:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Book-Bead-Earrings/
Book Bead Earrings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1M/OWWX/HGH6XI4E/F1MOWWXHGH6XI4E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1M/OWWX/HGH6XI4E/F1MOWWXHGH6XI4E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1M/OWWX/HGH6XI4E/F1MOWWXHGH6XI4E.SMALL.jpg Erratic.Chromatic Wanting to incorporate books into jewelry, I came up with this idea. This Instructable shows how to make a paper cone bead out of an old book and how to attach them together to make a cube-like shape that is the center point of my earrings.  I also show how to bead-it-up. Supplies Supplies for ...
By: Erratic.Chromatic

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 22:52:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-easy-natural-fertilizer/
Super easy natural fertilizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/61AN/HFPTJP6K/F8161ANHFPTJP6K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/61AN/HFPTJP6K/F8161ANHFPTJP6K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/61AN/HFPTJP6K/F8161ANHFPTJP6K.SMALL.jpg Peter11235 No, I don't mean dung :-). I mean the tea leftovers. When you make tea, don't throw away those leaves/leaf parts on the bottom of your cup. Use them to help your plants grow (You can also use the tea itself-I will tell you how in a moment). Its also green because you use thing otherwise considered a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 07:26:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-humidity-dome-for-seedlings/
DIY humidity dome for seedlings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/I83C/HFPTI76X/FXUI83CHFPTI76X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/I83C/HFPTI76X/FXUI83CHFPTI76X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/I83C/HFPTI76X/FXUI83CHFPTI76X.SMALL.jpg pudi.dk When sprouting seeds or rooting clones it's a good idea keep them in a place with warm and humid air(~20-25°C / 68-77 °F). This is where a humidity dome comes in. Putting the seeds or clones in a Jiffy pot or a Rockwool cube and then filling bottom with water will create a humid climate perfect for ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:55:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Sandals-from-Old-Flip-Flops-T-Shirt/
DIY Sandals from Old Flip Flops + T-Shirt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/6KVV/HF23RRIM/FUE6KVVHF23RRIM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/6KVV/HF23RRIM/FUE6KVVHF23RRIM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/6KVV/HF23RRIM/FUE6KVVHF23RRIM.SMALL.jpg Wuffle 1. What did you make? I wanted a pair of simple, comfy summer shoes; I had a pair of old flip flops that were fraying and had pokey sequins. My mom had a bag of cloths we were about to donate so I had a nice selection of old t-shirts to choose from for the straps. 2. How did you make it? I got the ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Apr 2013 15:08:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Modular-Water-Jug-Storage-Bins/
Modular Water Jug Storage Bins - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/56FH/FC00OU1R/FKD56FHFC00OU1R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/56FH/FC00OU1R/FKD56FHFC00OU1R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/56FH/FC00OU1R/FKD56FHFC00OU1R.SMALL.jpg randofo Around here I have more odds and ends than I know what to do with. I used to keep it in piles strewn about our tiny apartment until my fed up girlfriend came up with a solution to make the room a little more organized. It basically involved drinking a lot of bottled water and using the jugs the wat...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:45:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Plywood-Utility-Shelf/
Plywood Utility Shelf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/W186/HELXKFV0/FXFW186HELXKFV0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/W186/HELXKFV0/FXFW186HELXKFV0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/W186/HELXKFV0/FXFW186HELXKFV0.SMALL.jpg wholman In my humble apartment, I use a modern, open table for a desk, a dining table, and a workbench. Like many of us living in small spaces, storage is hard to come by and clutter can overwhelm. I wanted to take the scanner, speakers, router, pens, papers, and general nonsense and get it out of my way so...
By: wholman

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:10:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rain-Barrels-Chicken-Coops-and-Solar-Panels/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/WVG6/GHDS6OBK/FG5WVG6GHDS6OBK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/WVG6/GHDS6OBK/FG5WVG6GHDS6OBK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/WVG6/GHDS6OBK/FG5WVG6GHDS6OBK.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Welcome to Rain Barrels, Chicken Coops, and Solar Panels: projects to get you off the grid, a collection of awesome do-it-yourself projects from Instructables.com! The Instructables editors have chosen some of our best do-it-yourself off-the-grid projects to educate and inspire you to make great th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Sep 2011 15:32:33 PDT 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/DIY-Holiday-Storage-Container-From-Suitcases/
DIY Holiday Storage Container From Suitcases - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/RDQN/HBBCICGS/FUIRDQNHBBCICGS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/RDQN/HBBCICGS/FUIRDQNHBBCICGS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/RDQN/HBBCICGS/FUIRDQNHBBCICGS.SMALL.jpg spottedwalker Here is another project made from something that had almost out lived it's usefulness and I credit my Sister for this project. She made a small suitcase for me a few years back so I could store some of my Christmas tree ornaments. I liked it so well I made myself another one plus 9 more for Christma...
By: spottedwalker

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Jan 2013 21:19:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Draft-Stopper-for-drafty-doors/
Draft Stopper for drafty doors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/EI32/HAUNMDG9/F68EI32HAUNMDG9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/EI32/HAUNMDG9/F68EI32HAUNMDG9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/EI32/HAUNMDG9/F68EI32HAUNMDG9.SMALL.jpg captianoats We've got an old farmhouse, and the wooden doors are very drafty. We've seen these these draft stoppers or draft dodgers before, but the problem is that every time you open the door you have to kick it back into place. We came up with the idea of adding a flap to keep the door in place. This is a q...
By: captianoats

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 22 Dec 2012 10:17:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Stitched-Yarn-Multi-Color-Winter-Scarf/
Stitched Yarn Multi-Color Winter Scarf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/06F4/HABC5866/FCO06F4HABC5866.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/06F4/HABC5866/FCO06F4HABC5866.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/06F4/HABC5866/FCO06F4HABC5866.SMALL.jpg clschmidt14 The great thing about this project is that you can use any combination of colors and yarn textures you can come up with; I have listed what I used to make an 8 ft long scarf that is 7-8 inches wide. YOU WILL NEED: Yarn: 100 yards- base color yarn 100 yards- base color yarn in a different texture 20...
By: clschmidt14

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Dec 2012 17:51:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Advent-calendar/
Altoids Advent calendar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/Y4AP/FOHTTVO7/FO0Y4APFOHTTVO7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/Y4AP/FOHTTVO7/FO0Y4APFOHTTVO7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/Y4AP/FOHTTVO7/FO0Y4APFOHTTVO7.SMALL.jpg sassycrafter This time of year, kids can hardly wait for the man in the red suit to bring toys to all good girls and boys. One way to help kids count the days is with an Advent calendar. But why settle for an old-fashioned paper one? Make a 3-D sculpture that can hold a small surprise for every day between now a...
By: sassycrafter

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:53:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/bunch-of-leaves-felt-bag/
bunch of leaves - felt bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/WCKN/H994VQPU/FUTWCKNH994VQPU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/WCKN/H994VQPU/FUTWCKNH994VQPU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/WCKN/H994VQPU/FUTWCKNH994VQPU.SMALL.jpg Paulina-MojePotwory I want to show how to make this felt bag. The supplies we need We need: 1. Two or more diffrent hue of green felt 2. Brown felt 2. Scissors 3. Thread (green) 4. Needle 5. Lining 6. Handle 7. Bag frame Felt leaves Felt leaves: We cut a lot of leaves out of green felt. We prepare pattern of...
By: Paulina-MojePotwory

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2012 13:55:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Scrap-Adirondack-Chair/
Scrap Adirondack Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/AK3T/H8AZK39O/FXHAK3TH8AZK39O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/AK3T/H8AZK39O/FXHAK3TH8AZK39O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/AK3T/H8AZK39O/FXHAK3TH8AZK39O.SMALL.jpg wholman Summer's over and the weather is crisping up, but it's not too late to spend some time lazing on the deck in the sun. These chairs are a modern take on the rustic Adirondack chair, stripped down to a simple wooden wedge with angled back and cantilevered arms. Low to the ground and laid-back, it's pe...
By: wholman

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:41:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Emerald-and-Ebony-My-Drawing-Process/
Emerald and Ebony: My Drawing Process - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/32HY/H7UQJGO9/FN332HYH7UQJGO9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/32HY/H7UQJGO9/FN332HYH7UQJGO9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/32HY/H7UQJGO9/FN332HYH7UQJGO9.SMALL.jpg Embercat Hello, and welcome to my second Instructable! I will be showing you how I drew this picture, which I have entitled Emerald and Ebony. This mostly just shows my drawing process, though I hope it can help teach people, as well.  I used GIMP, or rather, GIMP Paint Studio. GIMP can be downloaded for fr...
By: Embercat

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Oct 2012 18:33:51 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/Rainwater-harvesting-Rain-Barrel-DIY/
Rainwater harvesting: Rain Barrel DIY - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F27/NHKR/H347FMIK/F27NHKRH347FMIK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F27/NHKR/H347FMIK/F27NHKRH347FMIK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F27/NHKR/H347FMIK/F27NHKRH347FMIK.SMALL.jpg GeeDeeKay Rain water collection. Nature's most fundamentally important resource for human habitation -- the earth purifies it from all sorts of sources through the evaporation process, transports it all around the globe, then drops it from the heavens for us to drink, water our crops, bathe and swim, among my...
By: GeeDeeKay

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Jul 2012 10:38:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Two-Cube-Credenza/
Two-Cube Credenza - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/ESC4/FY3KNRVI/FBFESC4FY3KNRVI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/ESC4/FY3KNRVI/FBFESC4FY3KNRVI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/ESC4/FY3KNRVI/FBFESC4FY3KNRVI.SMALL.jpg wholman A credenza is a piece of side furniture that can be used as storage cabinets, a side table, a dresser, or any multitude of other things. In the days of giant hi-fi/record systems, they were often built into a long, low piece of furniture with wood facing. This credenza was made as a dresser; the s...
By: wholman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:35:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Solar-Fridge/
Cheap Solar Fridge - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC6/9ZFL/H4AGDUU0/FC69ZFLH4AGDUU0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC6/9ZFL/H4AGDUU0/FC69ZFLH4AGDUU0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC6/9ZFL/H4AGDUU0/FC69ZFLH4AGDUU0.SMALL.jpg cruzer28 This instructable is being entered in the Green Tech Contest so please vote. This solar fridge is a simple and quick diy project. The reason I decided to build it was because the fridge in your house takes up a ton of energy.  This fridge is so cheap and reliable that it can be used in 3rd world co...
By: cruzer28

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2012 22:06:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycled-Dream-Wedding-Dress/
Upcycled Dream Wedding Dress & Accessories - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/Z7JZ/H3QETQ64/FC2Z7JZH3QETQ64.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/Z7JZ/H3QETQ64/FC2Z7JZH3QETQ64.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/Z7JZ/H3QETQ64/FC2Z7JZH3QETQ64.SMALL.jpg whereiroamishome A thousand dollar wedding dress any modern Cinderella would be proud to wear- semi-homemade, simple yet elegant, green (recycled) and free...wait did I say free? Stay with me folks and I'll show you how to turn thin air into your dream dress like magic. All you need is this instructable and a bit of...
By: whereiroamishome

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Jun 2012 21:43:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Coat-Rack-Planter/
Coat Rack Planter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/WEY2/H2WES0AX/FWOWEY2H2WES0AX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/WEY2/H2WES0AX/FWOWEY2H2WES0AX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/WEY2/H2WES0AX/FWOWEY2H2WES0AX.SMALL.jpg alice8tweed We don't have a lot of space so we built a coat rack planter as our version of a vertical garden. It's pretty simple if you have a drill and hardware store nearby. The coat rack and wine boxes were found on craigslist. The most expensive part was actually the plants, unless you visit your neighbor's...
By: alice8tweed

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:46:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/HOW-TO-Handyman-Change-Holder/
HOW TO: Handyman Change Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Z/KTW8/H2WEX6UP/F0ZKTW8H2WEX6UP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Z/KTW8/H2WEX6UP/F0ZKTW8H2WEX6UP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Z/KTW8/H2WEX6UP/F0ZKTW8H2WEX6UP.SMALL.jpg funtogether NEED THE PERFECT FATHER'S DAY GIFT?  Here it is.   Supplies;      An Old Broken Tape Measure(The nicer the outside looks the better)      A Screwdriver      Spare Pennies and Nickels Unassembly and Reassembly Take out all of the screws on your tape measure and remove the cover so that you can see...
By: funtogether

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Jun 2012 18:16:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hay-Slow-Cooker/
Hay Slow Cooker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/OM1Y/FT7PRYTH/FGCOM1YFT7PRYTH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/OM1Y/FT7PRYTH/FGCOM1YFT7PRYTH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/OM1Y/FT7PRYTH/FGCOM1YFT7PRYTH.SMALL.jpg kadewei .Forgotten savingsThe Hay Slow Cooker (#28;hooikist#29;) was invented in the Netherlands around 1900 and especially popular during the Second World War, when heating fuel was scarce. Nowadays it is forgotten, which is a pity as it can save up to 80% on cooking fuel costs. The Hay Slow Cooker is idea...
By: kadewei

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:19:01 PDT 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...
By: poofrabbit

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:31:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Magazine-Pages-Bowl/
Recycled Magazine Pages Bowl - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/GAQP/H17MCQOA/F96GAQPH17MCQOA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/GAQP/H17MCQOA/F96GAQPH17MCQOA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/GAQP/H17MCQOA/F96GAQPH17MCQOA.SMALL.jpg DeandrasCrafts One rainy Saturday, my kids were getting sick of watching TV and my 6-year old son asked me if we could make a craft. I had recently gone through a few of my craft magazines and stumbled on a very brief set of instructions on how to make an “earth day magazine bowl.”  The original design for this w...
By: DeandrasCrafts

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:42:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Go-Green-recycled-dress/
The recycled colorful dress - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/53NY/H0OJ74VA/FM153NYH0OJ74VA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/53NY/H0OJ74VA/FM153NYH0OJ74VA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/53NY/H0OJ74VA/FM153NYH0OJ74VA.SMALL.jpg coloured bubbles  I really wanted to make a dress that involved recycled items and Came up with this idea. The best part about this dress is the design and all the materials are FREE! I also made this dress as a movie prop to an animation that i am doing for a class at school. The materials i used to make the dress...
By: coloured bubbles

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 15:08:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Plastic-Bags-Easter-Basket/
Plastic Bags Easter Basket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/1D59/H0OIUIBC/FY41D59H0OIUIBC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/1D59/H0OIUIBC/FY41D59H0OIUIBC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/1D59/H0OIUIBC/FY41D59H0OIUIBC.SMALL.jpg eclipsed This is an Easter basket woven  from recycled plastic bags. Easter and Earth Day  are close together this year which gave me the idea. When Easter is over, you can also use it for  other things like mail, toys, yarn and knitting projects, fruit, etc. Materials Materials Needed: Plastic bags. I a...
By: eclipsed

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Apr 2012 20:53:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-a-Plain-Barrette-into-a-Colorful-Hair-Accesso/
Turn a Plain Barrette into a Colorful Hair Accessory - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/L2WX/H05NL08G/F6NL2WXH05NL08G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/L2WX/H05NL08G/F6NL2WXH05NL08G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/L2WX/H05NL08G/F6NL2WXH05NL08G.SMALL.jpg mynameiskorrine This tutorial is an easy way to turn old barrettes into cute spring accessories. You can also do this with headbands too! I love the colors on my new barrette! What You Will Need What You Will Need: -A Barrette -Super Glue -Different Colored Thread -Needle -Scissors Lets Begin! 1. Start by Tr...
By: mynameiskorrine

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:00:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Blanka-Shrunken-Head/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0O/68GV/GZUB3IWL/F0O68GVGZUB3IWL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0O/68GV/GZUB3IWL/F0O68GVGZUB3IWL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0O/68GV/GZUB3IWL/F0O68GVGZUB3IWL.SMALL.jpg mygibzone I shrunk Blanka's head to hang on my rearview mirror to remind me of my "glory days" of Street Fighting! One of my all time favorite characters from Street Fighter is Blanka. He was a feral child in the Brazilian jungles who got his wonderful green color from the chlorophyl in the plants that he use...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 10:06:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Embellished-Chain-Dangle-Earrings/
Embellished Chain Dangle Earrings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/E8A6/GZV1CHPH/FGHE8A6GZV1CHPH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/E8A6/GZV1CHPH/FGHE8A6GZV1CHPH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/E8A6/GZV1CHPH/FGHE8A6GZV1CHPH.SMALL.jpg Vahyla This instructable is a little more incomplete than I might usually do as I was rushed tonight to finish them in time for tomorrow! It will give a good idea of how to go about creating most of the elements that went into this earring and allow you to create a similar pair. For these earrings you wi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:52:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Green-and-Gold-Leprechaun-Trap/
Green and Gold Leprechaun Trap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/67GZ/GZKG34YF/FKF67GZGZKG34YF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/67GZ/GZKG34YF/FKF67GZGZKG34YF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/67GZ/GZKG34YF/FKF67GZGZKG34YF.SMALL.jpg nickerbonkers My 6yr old daughter has really been wanting to make something for an instructable and enter it in a contest. So when she came home last week with a project assignment from school to build a leprechaun trap I thought it would be the perfect opportunity for her to try out her instructable skills. She ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 06:59:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Tree-Pendant/
How to make a Tree Pendant - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM8/H97B/GZKG3RIH/FM8H97BGZKG3RIH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM8/H97B/GZKG3RIH/FM8H97BGZKG3RIH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM8/H97B/GZKG3RIH/FM8H97BGZKG3RIH.SMALL.jpg cairparavel Find it here in my shop:  http://www.etsy.com/listing/95177139/tree-of-life-pendant What you will need: Wire (20 gauge and 26 gauge) Wire cutters Round nose pliers Small beads Something to wrap the wire around that is about the size you want your pendant to be     (I used the cardboard tube picture...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Mar 2012 17:13:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Scrap-Credenza/
Scrap Credenza - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/YMKM/GZAD1A5G/F3VYMKMGZAD1A5G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/YMKM/GZAD1A5G/F3VYMKMGZAD1A5G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/YMKM/GZAD1A5G/F3VYMKMGZAD1A5G.SMALL.jpg wholman Recently, a beautiful pair of cabinets came into my life -- battered, beaten, but with noble bones.  A careless string of miserable individuals had heaped abuse upon them under the sickly fluorescent light of some back office.  Yet they stood, faithfully storing files, holding up lamps and coffee ma...
By: wholman

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Mar 2012 15:09:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Extremely-easy-quilt/
Extremely easy quilt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/X1RA/GX9J2E6J/FBHX1RAGX9J2E6J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/X1RA/GX9J2E6J/FBHX1RAGX9J2E6J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/X1RA/GX9J2E6J/FBHX1RAGX9J2E6J.SMALL.jpg rhaubejoi I made this quilt with a simple sewing machine, scissors, a ruler and straight pins.  You machine only needs to do a straight stitch and you only need to be able to follow basic directions.  This is only my second quilt ever, and you can make one too. Basic Supplies Your basic supplies will be a ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:50:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cutting-floor-Board/
Cutting (floor) Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTP/BX2L/GWF5UBAY/FTPBX2LGWF5UBAY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTP/BX2L/GWF5UBAY/FTPBX2LGWF5UBAY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTP/BX2L/GWF5UBAY/FTPBX2LGWF5UBAY.SMALL.jpg wholman Cutting boards are a valuable, and, at times, under-appreciated kitchen accessory.  In this plastic age, we have been overrun with sick, milky-white slabs of questionable origin, claiming to be safe and clean.  After a few weeks, you end up with a scarred, savaged scrap, un-saveable, collecting crud...
By: wholman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Jan 2012 10:20:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Icosahedron-Ornament/
Icosahedron Modular Origami - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/ZW3R/GYG4WRAQ/FTTZW3RGYG4WRAQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/ZW3R/GYG4WRAQ/FTTZW3RGYG4WRAQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/ZW3R/GYG4WRAQ/FTTZW3RGYG4WRAQ.SMALL.jpg sherrycayheyhey Create your own nerdy icosahedron with some simple modular origami. Ok, technically it's not "origami" origami because the units are made of rectangle pieces of paper but if you call it origami I won't hold it against you :) It can take awhile to fold all the units for this little guy but I think t...
By: sherrycayheyhey

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:56:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bibliophiles-Christmas-Tree/
Bibliophile's Christmas Tree - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/91JR/GW3X7J9S/F4I91JRGW3X7J9S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/91JR/GW3X7J9S/F4I91JRGW3X7J9S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/91JR/GW3X7J9S/F4I91JRGW3X7J9S.SMALL.jpg dasanjos ... Do you want to have a nice Christmas mood, without endangering the local fauna and flora? ... Wouldn't be nice to have a Christmas tree that shows your love for nature and knowledge? ... Do you have a big collection of books stashed away somewhere, collecting dust? Your problems are solved! Now...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:54:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Hotwire-CutterCheap/
How To Make A Hotwire Cutter...Cheap! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/TSF3/GVOX0SBU/FJ9TSF3GVOX0SBU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/TSF3/GVOX0SBU/FJ9TSF3GVOX0SBU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/TSF3/GVOX0SBU/FJ9TSF3GVOX0SBU.SMALL.jpg Creativeman To enter the weekly challenge for using wire, I decided to write up my very first hotwire project.  I did this about 15 years ago, and realized now how useful it can be to those who would like to get their feet wet in the hotwire arena.  I have since made more substantial, electrically powered hotwi...
By: Creativeman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Dec 2011 22:14:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/SiliconeOogoo-Brain-Slug-from-Futurama/
Silicone/Oogoo Brain Slug from Futurama - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/L6AH/GUS75GA7/FERL6AHGUS75GA7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/L6AH/GUS75GA7/FERL6AHGUS75GA7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/L6AH/GUS75GA7/FERL6AHGUS75GA7.SMALL.jpg korv This halloween i decided to make a Brain Slug from Futurama, a totally awesome science fiction cartoon. I received enough compliments on it that I decided to share how I made it. I had seen many crocheted and fabric brain slugs online but as I have no experience with sewing or crocheting and because...
By: korv

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2011 04:46:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-paper-1/
How to make paper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/11RK/GUKARLYX/FZP11RKGUKARLYX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/11RK/GUKARLYX/FZP11RKGUKARLYX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/11RK/GUKARLYX/FZP11RKGUKARLYX.SMALL.jpg Kiteman There are several Instructables about making paper from recycled fibres. That is a fine activity, and one which kept me gainfully employed for four years. When I worked in a papermill, even though we were an entirely machine-made mill, most of the questions we got from local schools were about how ...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Nov 2011 09:29:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Stix-to-Bones-Skeleton-Puppet/
Stix to Bones- Skeleton Puppet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/OQS0/GUJKEWBU/FGBOQS0GUJKEWBU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/OQS0/GUJKEWBU/FGBOQS0GUJKEWBU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/OQS0/GUJKEWBU/FGBOQS0GUJKEWBU.SMALL.jpg dismissie Among this Summer's stock of popsicles and ice cream bars were some chocolate bars with curvy sticks. They looked like great material to make something with, so i saved them. Along comes Halloween, and all of a sudden the sticks are starting to look a lot like bones, so that inspired me to try maki...
By: dismissie

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Nov 2011 11:07:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bubble-Wrap-Storm-Window-Insert/
Bubble Wrap Storm Window (Insert) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/VWMQ/GUA472PV/F5RVWMQGUA472PV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/VWMQ/GUA472PV/F5RVWMQGUA472PV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/VWMQ/GUA472PV/F5RVWMQGUA472PV.SMALL.jpg kc8hps In this instructable I will show you how to make an INDOOR storm window that will keep plenty of cold out of a room, while letting light continue to come in. My version uses less than $4 worth of supplies, mostly from the DOLLAR TREE store. THE STORY :) I moved into an apartment on the 3rd floor. ...
By: kc8hps

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:08:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Beverage-can-nails/
DIY Fake nails: Beverage can nails - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/CMLP/GTXKAPH3/F0WCMLPGTXKAPH3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/CMLP/GTXKAPH3/F0WCMLPGTXKAPH3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/CMLP/GTXKAPH3/F0WCMLPGTXKAPH3.SMALL.jpg elimasmx Have you ever loved a drink so much that you wanted to show it on your nails? Anyways I'll show you how to get this awesome nails so you can go and show them off at that party tonight. Believe it or not some cans have really cool designs that look stunning on your fingers (: And the best part: you ...
By: elimasmx

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:16:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Linseed-hair-gel-a-green-alternative/
Linseed hair gel: a green alternative - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGZ/LCVP/GSRO5XCF/FGZLCVPGSRO5XCF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGZ/LCVP/GSRO5XCF/FGZLCVPGSRO5XCF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGZ/LCVP/GSRO5XCF/FGZLCVPGSRO5XCF.SMALL.jpg l4sh Before I begin: this is my first instructable so if you see anything I could improve don't hesitate on commenting, also english is my second language, if you see anything written in "weird" english please tell me about it so I can fix it. About a month ago or so I was feeling lazy to go cut my hair...
By: l4sh

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:40:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/13-Unusual-Uses-for-a-Hair-Dryer/
13 Unusual Uses for a Hair Dryer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/98VO/GVHH29C4/FS198VOGVHH29C4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/98VO/GVHH29C4/FS198VOGVHH29C4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/98VO/GVHH29C4/FS198VOGVHH29C4.SMALL.jpg Carleyy OHHHH the unusual things you can do with your house hold gadgets!!!  I've thoroughly research all the strange weird uses for your blow dryer. Yes that's correct: BLOW DRYER.  Fitting your glasses to your head and adding a glaze to your cake frosting are just some of the unusual uses I discovered. Y...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Sep 2011 18:10:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Torch-made-from-coke-can-and-cereal-box/
Torch made from coke can and cereal box. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/8SIL/GS3BDSYM/FSZ8SILGS3BDSYM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/8SIL/GS3BDSYM/FSZ8SILGS3BDSYM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/8SIL/GS3BDSYM/FSZ8SILGS3BDSYM.SMALL.jpg paul em Do we always have to throw everything away? The torch project below looks at how we can transform materials that we would normally consider as waste, and makes them into a functional everyday product. Hopefully it shows that we don't always have to go to the shops. An hour or so with some scissors,...
By: paul em

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Sep 2011 12:36:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Milk-Crate-Wall-Storage/
Milk Crate Wall Storage - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/SZE4/GRFN2PB2/FTHSZE4GRFN2PB2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/SZE4/GRFN2PB2/FTHSZE4GRFN2PB2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/SZE4/GRFN2PB2/FTHSZE4GRFN2PB2.SMALL.jpg wholman Milk crates have long been a storage solution for milkmen, college students, and record collectors.  They are a near-perfect piece of design: they are modular, they stack neatly, they have built-in handles, and they are made of a strong, waterproof, cheap, and antiseptic material.  Each crate stands...
By: wholman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:23:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Soap/
Soap: How to - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/DR1V/GMIGFW88/FL0DR1VGMIGFW88.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/DR1V/GMIGFW88/FL0DR1VGMIGFW88.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/DR1V/GMIGFW88/FL0DR1VGMIGFW88.SMALL.jpg toddsleeman Castile Soap How to: Includes pictures and videos. The Goods and Where to get them The List: 1. Rubber Gloves 2. 1g Resolution scale (Amazon ) 3. .01g Resolution scale (Amazon ) 4. safety glasses   5. Molds (Milkyway molds)  6.Soap recipe  (Lye Calculator ) 7. Glass Measuring cup (Thrift Store ...
By: toddsleeman

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