http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 02:16:01 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Pizza-Wings-Costume/
Pizza "Wings" Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/8QPC/HFSH7GVA/F4W8QPCHFSH7GVA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/8QPC/HFSH7GVA/F4W8QPCHFSH7GVA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/8QPC/HFSH7GVA/F4W8QPCHFSH7GVA.SMALL.jpg Erratic.Chromatic I created this pizza costume for a volunteer fundraiser for charity.  I wanted to make a costume that would open and close/ expand and contract. After lots of brainstorming and trial and error... I made this!  This instructable shows you how to make the basic wings. You don't have to turn it into a ...
By: Erratic.Chromatic

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 02:59:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mind-Gear-Lighted-Wall-Fixture/
Mind Gear Lighted Wall Fixture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX7/YI4I/HEBNO16H/FX7YI4IHEBNO16H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX7/YI4I/HEBNO16H/FX7YI4IHEBNO16H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX7/YI4I/HEBNO16H/FX7YI4IHEBNO16H.SMALL.jpg Tarun Upadhyaya Hello Instructables Lovers :-), Recently I had to get my wrist watch repaired as it fell down from stairs. Guess what, it was a small misalignment of a watch gear, so the watch guy repaired it in front of me. He used a a small lamp to see details inside the watch  and while I was watching it with c...
By: Tarun Upadhyaya

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 01:20:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Paintbrush-Roll-up-Travel-Kit/
Paintbrush Roll-up Travel Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/G1CH/HD4VGBWE/FDLG1CHHD4VGBWE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/G1CH/HD4VGBWE/FDLG1CHHD4VGBWE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/G1CH/HD4VGBWE/FDLG1CHHD4VGBWE.SMALL.gif Jessie Marie I recently have gotten into painting and have acquired a large bag of paintbrushes that I store in a drawer. It really wasn't working out to have the brushes all disorganized, all different sizes thrust into a plastic bag. Then the idea dawned on me. I was going to make an easily portable roll-up pa...
By: Jessie Marie

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:27:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-skinny-spray-paint-cap/
Custom skinny spray paint cap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/QU4C/HD4VF7EX/FJQQU4CHD4VF7EX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/QU4C/HD4VF7EX/FJQQU4CHD4VF7EX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/QU4C/HD4VF7EX/FJQQU4CHD4VF7EX.SMALL.jpg conceptualstratagem The needle cap is used in technical aerosol painting for effects and detail work. This tutorial shows how to modify it into a custom skinny cap. If left unmodified it produces a strong flow of paint suitable for bursts of color as well as drip effects, basically a splatter cap. Experimentation with ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:11:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Modern-Accent-Piece-How-to-Paint-Your-Piano/
How to Paint Your Piano! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/UO1A/HCJO5IB3/FQ9UO1AHCJO5IB3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/UO1A/HCJO5IB3/FQ9UO1AHCJO5IB3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/UO1A/HCJO5IB3/FQ9UO1AHCJO5IB3.SMALL.jpg carrielynneh Ah, the old piano. That big, brown, I'm-doing-nothin-for-ya furniture piece that's sucking the design right out of your living room (shrieking in the background). And while it seems to be a good decoration piece with it's doily and all, think how amazing it would really be when you ditch the blah br...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Feb 2013 21:47:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Paintbox-with-magnetic-paint/
Paintbox with magnetic pans - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/TF0E/HBNXVDEN/FMHTF0EHBNXVDEN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/TF0E/HBNXVDEN/FMHTF0EHBNXVDEN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/TF0E/HBNXVDEN/FMHTF0EHBNXVDEN.SMALL.jpg tannie I wanted a way to easily switch out the paint in my little box. I use regular paintboxes but sometimes also (altoid) tins. The instructions I found required glueing in the pans permanently or use putty to temporarily stick them in. Putty worked, made the pans easily removable, but a bit messy / stic...
By: tannie

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Jan 2013 06:29:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Lasercut-Freezer-Paper-Stencils/
Lasercut Freezer Paper Stencils - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/PW66/HAWBX05N/F67PW66HAWBX05N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/PW66/HAWBX05N/F67PW66HAWBX05N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/PW66/HAWBX05N/F67PW66HAWBX05N.SMALL.jpg needlenoodles Freezer paper stencils are a quick-and-dirty alternative to silkscreening, since you don't have to wait for a screen to dry or develop, and freezer paper can be purchased cheaply at just about any grocery store. However, cutting out a stencil by hand can be quite tedious, especially with a highly de...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Jan 2013 17:54:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Children-Alphabet-box-with-Jackson-Cube/
Children Alphabet box with Jackson Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/K1PJ/HAQ316GI/FPKK1PJHAQ316GI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/K1PJ/HAQ316GI/FPKK1PJHAQ316GI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/K1PJ/HAQ316GI/FPKK1PJHAQ316GI.SMALL.jpg artworker Many a times when we go to buy alphabet cubes for children, we find that the toys available in the market are quite costly. So here is a cheaper version of the alphabet cubes. It is easy to make and you can allways go back and make more if your kid chews or tears it. Ingredients: Chart paper/ card ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 00:50:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/69-Cent-T-Shirt-Prints/
69 Cent T Shirt Prints - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/17SS/HAUNMZ28/FN117SSHAUNMZ28.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/17SS/HAUNMZ28/FN117SSHAUNMZ28.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/17SS/HAUNMZ28/FN117SSHAUNMZ28.SMALL.jpg Punk Love Designs Congratulations to Paul @ kitchengardener.tumblr.com for winning the first species identification contest from punklovedesigns.com. Here's how he did it: "At first I also thought it might be a regular Turkey-tail (Trametes versicolor). Then, because of the date you mentioned, I wondered if this mig...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:46:08 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...
By: jawasan

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Dec 2012 21:44:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Galaxy-Sweatshirts-Or-anything-you-want-to-/
DIY "Galaxy" Sweatshirts! Or anything you want to "SPACE-ify"! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/P4ZD/HA4MBMPN/FBLP4ZDHA4MBMPN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/P4ZD/HA4MBMPN/FBLP4ZDHA4MBMPN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/P4ZD/HA4MBMPN/FBLP4ZDHA4MBMPN.SMALL.jpg Julianne fights Dragons! I love galaxy inspired prints and jackets but did not like the price tag($75 for leggings? I could just buy an entirely new wardrobe at a thrift store and still have enough money for lunch!) and thought it would be awesome to make an Instructable to make your own "galaxy" clothing article! This is ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Dec 2012 12:16:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Clay-Dragon-Sculpture/
Clay Dragon Sculpture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3D/CKPM/HABC55SL/F3DCKPMHABC55SL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3D/CKPM/HABC55SL/F3DCKPMHABC55SL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3D/CKPM/HABC55SL/F3DCKPMHABC55SL.SMALL.jpg mlangevoort A couple of years ago, I thought of the idea of making a dragon sculpture for my best friend, who is into fantasy and dragons. I looked up how hard this would turn out to be, and decided I could do it. Here are the steps I undertook in making this sculpture. It is a real fun thing to do, but it too...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Dec 2012 14:41:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hostess-Twinkie-scarf/
Hostess Twinkie scarf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/QB20/H9T4S9QE/F8CQB20H9T4S9QE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/QB20/H9T4S9QE/F8CQB20H9T4S9QE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/QB20/H9T4S9QE/F8CQB20H9T4S9QE.SMALL.jpg kieshar I mourn the passing of my poor childhood favorite. What better way to do it but with a Twinkie scarf.  ^____^ Supplies SUPPLIES 1/4 yard fleece fabric (45 in. width bolt) light blue yellow 1/4 yard dark blue and yellow fabric (cotton preferably) 2 ft X 2 ft ...
By: kieshar

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 19:49:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Rock-Your-Jeans-and-Plain-Shirts/
How to Rock Your Old Jeans and Lifeless Plain Shirts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/G3U4/H9K2FVTC/FX1G3U4H9K2FVTC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/G3U4/H9K2FVTC/FX1G3U4H9K2FVTC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/G3U4/H9K2FVTC/FX1G3U4H9K2FVTC.SMALL.jpg Analogue-Chick I've always fancied the idea of making my own clothes and ever since my adolescence, I have been cutting off and painting some of my dad's shirt that he was keeping inside the closet praying his tees would fit him again (well too bad for him, and good for me). This then evolved to painting jeans whe...
By: Analogue-Chick

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 05:56:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-QR-Code-Spray-Paint-Stencil/
Simple QR Code Spray Paint Stencil - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/OH9N/H994YUET/F2GOH9NH994YUET.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/OH9N/H994YUET/F2GOH9NH994YUET.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/OH9N/H994YUET/F2GOH9NH994YUET.SMALL.jpg GoodAsh03 This instructable was submitted by Xerocraft Hackerspace in Tucson for the Instructables Sponsorship Program. QR codes are 2-dimensional barcodes that can store quite a bit of information, like website addresses and SMS messages. Best of all they can be easily scanned by any smartphone with one of ...
By: GoodAsh03

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Nov 2012 19:24:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/TARDIS-Bedroom-Door/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/CZC7/H994TAOV/FZWCZC7H994TAOV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/CZC7/H994TAOV/FZWCZC7H994TAOV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/CZC7/H994TAOV/FZWCZC7H994TAOV.SMALL.jpg mradau I got blue, black and white paint from Home Depot. I also got painters tape, dropsheet and brushes from there. It took about a week to complete because I only had time to paint in the evening after school. Planning the dimensions was crucial! Measure out your door and make up a sketch ahead of time....
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Nov 2012 09:12:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Paint-Splatter-wall-decor-design/
"Paint Splatter" wall decor design - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/WDT2/H8RK8CX4/F3FWDT2H8RK8CX4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/WDT2/H8RK8CX4/F3FWDT2H8RK8CX4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/WDT2/H8RK8CX4/F3FWDT2H8RK8CX4.SMALL.jpg lnzylu Try this paint splatter  technique if you are looking for an unusual and visually striking design for a wall in your home or business. This is a photo of the finished project from my hair salon where it was always a focus of interest and great conversation starter.  The advantage of this technique o...
By: lnzylu

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:50:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Screaming-switch-plate/
Screaming switch plate - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/KFQX/H8FYPOC9/FJBKFQXH8FYPOC9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/KFQX/H8FYPOC9/FJBKFQXH8FYPOC9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/KFQX/H8FYPOC9/FJBKFQXH8FYPOC9.SMALL.jpg xdanny1992x Hi people! Today I was looking at my old switch plate and I decided to do a little project with it. It's a screaming switch plate as you can see :) First step, the teeth! First of all, you will need some clay, or polymer clay to sculpt some teeth. You can do as many as you want, I made 6 of them ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:44:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Painting-a-checkearboard/
Painting a checkearboard. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/46YT/H8CVI7L3/FDL46YTH8CVI7L3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/46YT/H8CVI7L3/FDL46YTH8CVI7L3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/46YT/H8CVI7L3/FDL46YTH8CVI7L3.SMALL.jpg Daniel Zf This is my old dv 6000 laptop, first of all ive seen checkearboard here on instructables but couldnt find a way to do them and yes im hearing you say "but they are easy" Indeed they are, but why not share a how to with people. Materials: Objetct to pain on masking tape 1 or 2 paint colo...
By: Daniel Zf

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:05:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Faux-Chipped-and-Rusted-Enameled-Metalwork/
Faux Chipped and Rusted Enameled Metalwork - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDO/5NME/H2WEXICR/FDO5NMEH2WEXICR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDO/5NME/H2WEXICR/FDO5NMEH2WEXICR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDO/5NME/H2WEXICR/FDO5NMEH2WEXICR.SMALL.jpg starshipminivan Whether or not your piece is made of metal, you can create the look of old enameled iron that has chipped and rusted. This is great for new metal pieces, statuary, clay pots, or anything you can think of. It only takes some spray paints, rock salt, and a soft paint brush. Supplies Your decorative...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:03:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Painting-an-old-dresser-to-that-really-ties-the-ro/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/BKV2/H5IRW3WF/FEVBKV2H5IRW3WF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/BKV2/H5IRW3WF/FEVBKV2H5IRW3WF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/BKV2/H5IRW3WF/FEVBKV2H5IRW3WF.SMALL.jpg rycollier We have our first child on the way and needed a dresser for the kid. I have had this old dresser since I was a child. It's really just fake laminate and particle board but pretty solid. The dark lacquered walnut really doesn't scream baby room either. We received a child comforter set that had all k...
By: rycollier

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Aug 2012 10:22:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tys-Barn-Yard/
Barnyard Nursery - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFB/YSQ9/H6WG6DFQ/FFBYSQ9H6WG6DFQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFB/YSQ9/H6WG6DFQ/FFBYSQ9H6WG6DFQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFB/YSQ9/H6WG6DFQ/FFBYSQ9H6WG6DFQ.SMALL.jpg CDHenson This is a little back story on the playroom shelving that I built, this is how a plain Jane bedroom got transformed into a barnyard complete with a fence, a split rail fence and animals all over the walls. This room started its life as a guest room with no real direction, just abed some hand me dow...
By: CDHenson

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:42:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Striped-Gradient-Pillow/
Striped Gradient Pillow - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/97IA/H672TIPW/FZ197IAH672TIPW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/97IA/H672TIPW/FZ197IAH672TIPW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/97IA/H672TIPW/FZ197IAH672TIPW.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus I bought this basic pillowcase and pillow insert from Ikea. While it's nice and big at 26" across it's also boring to have a plain white pillow. So with some painter's tape and fabric paint I made this striped circular gradient effect. Prep pillowcase To get the pillowcase ready, I put down sever...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Sep 2012 11:02:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Color-Fade-Chevron-Pillow/
Color Fade Chevron Pillow - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW7/G1TZ/H6MF4B8V/FW7G1TZH6MF4B8V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW7/G1TZ/H6MF4B8V/FW7G1TZH6MF4B8V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW7/G1TZ/H6MF4B8V/FW7G1TZH6MF4B8V.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus Our office sofa was already bright red, but I figured it could use some more color on a new pillow. So with a little bit of work and some fabric paint, this chevron pillow was born. Add to that a color fade with 5 shades. Why not? Start the pillow case These pillows are made the same way as the D...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Sep 2012 11:27:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Back-To-School-Wardrobe-on-a-Budget/
Back To School Wardrobe on a Budget!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHX/J1EA/H6739WA4/FHXJ1EAH6739WA4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHX/J1EA/H6739WA4/FHXJ1EAH6739WA4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHX/J1EA/H6739WA4/FHXJ1EAH6739WA4.SMALL.jpg doodlecraft This has been the funnest Back To School Wardrobe ever! And cheap too! Prepare yourself for a photo explosion...seriously, I should have divided this post up into 6 separate instructables! Do you spend a ton of money on a new Back to School wardrobe? I get it, some schools have uniforms...and we ho...
By: doodlecraft

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:16:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easily-correct-annoying-spray-can-lids/
Easily correct annoying spray can lids - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/HEUE/H672SZ4N/FMVHEUEH672SZ4N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/HEUE/H672SZ4N/FMVHEUEH672SZ4N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/HEUE/H672SZ4N/FMVHEUEH672SZ4N.SMALL.jpg PropPrintables I find some spray can lids to be SUPER frustrating to get off, so I finally broke down and said "How can I fix this?!" Seeing as I don't own any pets and don't have kids, it's not an issue of keeping the lids on for the safety of those who don't know what they are doing with a spray can, so I figur...
By: PropPrintables

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Aug 2012 08:01:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Budget-Laundry-Renovation/
Budget Laundry Renovation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/92RZ/H6738CJB/FJA92RZH6738CJB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/92RZ/H6738CJB/FJA92RZH6738CJB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/92RZ/H6738CJB/FJA92RZH6738CJB.SMALL.jpg flyingpuppy Our laundry room has been an embarrassment for the last ten years with its cluttered shelves, yawning gaps behind the washer and dryer, a cluttered sink, and dark, dingy cabinets. Well, I finally decided to do something about it. The problem with wanting to remodel the laundry room has always been m...
By: flyingpuppy

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:42:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Chalkboard-Nail-Art/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/6DEL/H68GSRLU/FDA6DELH68GSRLU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/6DEL/H68GSRLU/FDA6DELH68GSRLU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/6DEL/H68GSRLU/FDA6DELH68GSRLU.SMALL.jpg ealonzo Wouldn't it be fun to write or draw whatever you wanted  on your nails and then erase and start all over. Boredom in the classroom will be no more! Painted acrylic nails with chalkboard paint are a fresh new trend for school.   Materials: Chalkboard Paint, Colored Chalk, Acrylic Nails, small paintb...
By: ealonzo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2012 18:20:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Art-for-Cheap-borrow-a-kids-watercolor-pai/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/VBR8/H5TVB19X/F36VBR8H5TVB19X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/VBR8/H5TVB19X/F36VBR8H5TVB19X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/VBR8/H5TVB19X/F36VBR8H5TVB19X.SMALL.jpg supersoftdrink Art supplies don't have to cost a lot of money. I'm not what one would call experienced with watercolor, but I recently bought some cheap watercolor paint for my kids.  One day I wanted to try painting some things myself.  It had been years since I'd tried watercolor. I highly suggest using water...
By: supersoftdrink

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Aug 2012 14:02:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-Dry-Erase-Wall/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/FXXM/H5EDUCPB/FBPFXXMH5EDUCPB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/FXXM/H5EDUCPB/FBPFXXMH5EDUCPB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/FXXM/H5EDUCPB/FBPFXXMH5EDUCPB.SMALL.jpg depotdevoid Feast your eyes on the incredibly awesome Magnetic Dry-Erase Wall! I had a problem:  we had a dry erase board, and the best place for it happened to be right in a high traffic area of the house.  That was the main reason it was a good place, as it was easy to remember to write down a phone numb...
By: depotdevoid

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Aug 2012 00:06:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Little-Prince-Silk-Painted-Scarf/
"The Little Prince" Silk Painted Scarf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSX/MH7D/H5F2ZIJK/FSXMH7DH5F2ZIJK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSX/MH7D/H5F2ZIJK/FSXMH7DH5F2ZIJK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSX/MH7D/H5F2ZIJK/FSXMH7DH5F2ZIJK.SMALL.jpg SelkeyMoonbeam Antoine Saint-Exupery's "The Little Prince" has touched and taught young and old alike for many years. It's a beautiful story graced with insightfully simple artwork. I came into a blank silk scarf serendipitously, and inspiration struck about a week later. This canvas should be my homage to The Li...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Aug 2012 17:30:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Glow-In-The-Dark-Traced-Painting/
Glow In The Dark Traced Painting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/YDWW/H4VQE16A/FI2YDWWH4VQE16A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/YDWW/H4VQE16A/FI2YDWWH4VQE16A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/YDWW/H4VQE16A/FI2YDWWH4VQE16A.SMALL.jpg danlynne07 I can not draw or paint  but I can trace. So now I can make a picture of anything for my kids to decorate their rooms and save money while having fun doing a personized craft... the sky is the limit. I made this for my daughter's room, she loves owls. I thought it would be fun to have the moon and...
By: danlynne07

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:03:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rainy-Day-DIY-Painted-Antlers/
Rainy Day DIY - Painted Antlers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/ARU8/H58V8UWX/FNDARU8H58V8UWX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/ARU8/H58V8UWX/FNDARU8H58V8UWX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/ARU8/H58V8UWX/FNDARU8H58V8UWX.SMALL.jpg jessamarie Hi, we're Judd + Jessa aka Pearl + Earl, and we have a silly little blog: http://www.pearlandearl.org.  If you like DIYs crafts and adventures, stop by the blog and say hello!! xoxo   This morning, we woke up to rain.  Rain!  It was so lovely to see, I can't remember the last time it rained.  We ha...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2012 08:55:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Chalk-Board-Jeans/
Chalk Board Jeans - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/9T4L/H54061RM/FII9T4LH54061RM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/9T4L/H54061RM/FII9T4LH54061RM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/9T4L/H54061RM/FII9T4LH54061RM.SMALL.jpg sunshiine I have been playing around with Chalk Board paint. I wanted to make something for the kids to enjoy before school starts. I hope this instructable will inspire them to create a pair of Chalk Board jeans! The paint is amazing to work with and has endless possibilities.  Supplies 1 Black Cha...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jul 2012 17:24:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-T-Shirt-Painting-1/
Custom T-Shirt Painting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9I/LM01/H3QFJ6YI/F9ILM01H3QFJ6YI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9I/LM01/H3QFJ6YI/F9ILM01H3QFJ6YI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9I/LM01/H3QFJ6YI/F9ILM01H3QFJ6YI.SMALL.jpg DoctorDv I am going on the Disney Cruise this summer with my 6 person family, so my mom thought it would be neat if we made our own T-shirts for "pirate night." Pirate Night is one night on the cruise when everybody dresses as a pirate, so we thought we would make our own costumes. Because it is the Disney C...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:04:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Spray-Paint-a-T-Shirt-using-a-Pumpkin-Carving-Patt/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/WSFD/H3W5AWRT/FWEWSFDH3W5AWRT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/WSFD/H3W5AWRT/FWEWSFDH3W5AWRT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/WSFD/H3W5AWRT/FWEWSFDH3W5AWRT.SMALL.jpg DeandrasCrafts My children have gotten many shirts stained with various liquids, primarily from something I cannot (or choose not to) remove.  However, I confess that I keep the shirts because I know that they will grow out of them quickly and recently discovered a way to up-cycle them. I had several sites to tha...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Jun 2012 07:47:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Stencils-with-Islands/
How to Make Stencils with Islands - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZE/RPVA/H2ULR1WO/FZERPVAH2ULR1WO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZE/RPVA/H2ULR1WO/FZERPVAH2ULR1WO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZE/RPVA/H2ULR1WO/FZERPVAH2ULR1WO.SMALL.jpg noahw I wanted to make up some stencils for the rafting company I work for that we could use to spray paint our gear.  Our logo has some floating islands in it so I created some paper tabs in Illustrator to hold the islands in place.  Big islands can then be held in place with piano wire used as reinforce...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 10:34:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Summery-Neon-Stripe-Shirt-Upcycle/
Summery Neon Stripe Shirt Upcycle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/LJ83/H2WEWXGQ/FEDLJ83H2WEWXGQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/LJ83/H2WEWXGQ/FEDLJ83H2WEWXGQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/LJ83/H2WEWXGQ/FEDLJ83H2WEWXGQ.SMALL.jpg ShrimpSaladCircus I'm not typically one to jump on a trend, but I just so happened to have four little bottles of neon paint, and one thing just led to another... I'll pretend that every single one of you does love to follow trends, so guess what?! I've just made your day. And your spring/summer wardrobe. You're abou...
By: ShrimpSaladCircus

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Jun 2012 06:29:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Toilet-Paper-Roll-Flowers/
Toilet Paper Roll Flowers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/F2YH/H1YOHOBQ/FBUF2YHH1YOHOBQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/F2YH/H1YOHOBQ/FBUF2YHH1YOHOBQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/F2YH/H1YOHOBQ/FBUF2YHH1YOHOBQ.SMALL.jpg mynameiskorrine I absolutely love these flowers. They are cheap and easy to make.  I painted mine and put them in a Bell Jar. What You Will Need What You Will Need: -Two Toilet Paper Rolls (two rolls make 1 flower) -Hot Glue Gun -Scissors -Button -Sheet of paper (I used a page of a book) Optional if you want t...
By: mynameiskorrine

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 06:13:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Triceratops-Skull-Sign/
3D Triceratops Skull Sign - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F5K/FKYR/GJQEJRFK/F5KFKYRGJQEJRFK.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F5K/FKYR/GJQEJRFK/F5KFKYRGJQEJRFK.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F5K/FKYR/GJQEJRFK/F5KFKYRGJQEJRFK.SMALL.jpg peterman921 Back in June of 2007 I showed you how to make a 3D sign using the instructables logo. http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-insructable-sign/ In this instructable I want to step it up a bit by making every element dimensional and textured Cutting the parts I used a high density urethane foam prod...
By: peterman921

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:00:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Milk-Bottle-Quilled-Clock/
Milk Bottle Quilled Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/VLED/H1JUHI1Y/FP3VLEDH1JUHI1Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/VLED/H1JUHI1Y/FP3VLEDH1JUHI1Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/VLED/H1JUHI1Y/FP3VLEDH1JUHI1Y.SMALL.jpg marfru Well this is another one of our favorites, bit of a oldy but I think it is time that it was given another showing. To see more from us go to www.upcycle.co.za. If you are a big corporate and love our work sponsor us by ordering from us. Step by step instructions showing how to make your own beautif...
By: marfru

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 04:44:28 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/Mason-Jar-Stencil-Tutorial/
Mason Jar Stencil Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/QJS6/H1JUGNYQ/F58QJS6H1JUGNYQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/QJS6/H1JUGNYQ/F58QJS6H1JUGNYQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/QJS6/H1JUGNYQ/F58QJS6H1JUGNYQ.SMALL.jpg mynameiskorrine I love Mason Jars. This project shows you an easy way to jazz up your Jars, Glasses, or anything really! Since I used a bird to dress up my Jar I had to post this video from Portlandia: (I love this show) What You Will Need What You Will Need: - Jar or Glass. Anything you would like to sten...
By: mynameiskorrine

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 07:40:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Scratch-Off-Tickets/
DIY: Scratch-Off Tickets - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/9U58/H15NIBU7/FO49U58H15NIBU7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/9U58/H15NIBU7/FO49U58H15NIBU7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/9U58/H15NIBU7/FO49U58H15NIBU7.SMALL.jpg emilyj19 Make your own lotto tickets, wedding invites or even secret love notes! here's what you need: clear shelf paper dish soap metallic acrylic paint cardstock scissors paint brush sharpie 1. Draw the message or picture you'd like to hide beneath the scratch off paint. I used sharpie and ended up...
By: emilyj19

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:27:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easter-Eggs-3/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/V5CC/H0KKWZK6/FLSV5CCH0KKWZK6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/V5CC/H0KKWZK6/FLSV5CCH0KKWZK6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/V5CC/H0KKWZK6/FLSV5CCH0KKWZK6.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Eggs are a major part of Easter - whether you dye them, paint them, make them from strings, hide them, prank your kids with them, fill them with confetti, or add a little technology to them, Easter eggs are awesome! We've put together this guide to help you decide how you'll trick out your eggs for...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Apr 2012 12:54:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Academic-Challenge-Elementary-Art/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/7BSS/GZ38JHCK/FR97BSSGZ38JHCK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/7BSS/GZ38JHCK/FR97BSSGZ38JHCK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/7BSS/GZ38JHCK/FR97BSSGZ38JHCK.SMALL.jpg wilgubeast   Follow me to hear about all of the Academic Challenges. Academic Challenge: Elementary Art Big thanks to everyone who entered the Elementary Art Academic Challenge. These are projects and guides that will help teachers help their students show their creativity with simple artwork. The next ...
By: wilgubeast

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:11:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Choosing-using-and-applying-body-paints/
Choosing, using and applying body paints - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/2GU4/GVRX4JF1/FIM2GU4GVRX4JF1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/2GU4/GVRX4JF1/FIM2GU4GVRX4JF1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/2GU4/GVRX4JF1/FIM2GU4GVRX4JF1.SMALL.jpg fluffydragon One of the questions I get asked from time to time, and have seen answers to around the web, but not usually condensed is: What's the best type of body paint/cover for my costume? It depends on a few things: 1) How much money are you willing to spend per use and on equipment? 2) How often will you...
By: fluffydragon

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:02:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Starry-Night-Mosaic-Table/
The Starry Night Mosaic Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIZ/X7WA/H9T4CF6J/FIZX7WAH9T4CF6J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIZ/X7WA/H9T4CF6J/FIZX7WAH9T4CF6J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIZ/X7WA/H9T4CF6J/FIZX7WAH9T4CF6J.SMALL.jpg depotdevoid Many years ago, shiannejessica told me she would very much like to make a tile mosaic on a coffee table, using Vincent Van Gogh's "The Starry Night" as inspiration.  Being of the DIY persuasion, I proceeded to build her a "coffee table" that Christmas, with the promise that we'd make a trip one of ...
By: depotdevoid

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:54:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Painting-Shoes/
Painting Shoes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMU/A3GM/GWCACKHD/FMUA3GMGWCACKHD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMU/A3GM/GWCACKHD/FMUA3GMGWCACKHD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMU/A3GM/GWCACKHD/FMUA3GMGWCACKHD.SMALL.jpg hejhog101 This is a pair of shoes that I painted as a Christmas present for a friend of mine. I decided to do a guide on how to do it efficiently. Materials For this project, you're going to need acrylic paints and/or acrylic paint pens, a pair of shoes (you can get knock-off converse from wal mart for aro...
By: hejhog101

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Dec 2011 12:53:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Gold-Star-Tree-Topper/
Paper Gold Star Tree Topper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/OIM6/GW88OMLZ/FSZOIM6GW88OMLZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/OIM6/GW88OMLZ/FSZOIM6GW88OMLZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/OIM6/GW88OMLZ/FSZOIM6GW88OMLZ.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus Need a glorious star to top your tree, but you just don't have one? You can make your own! It doesn't take that long and if you're new to origami or papercraft, it's a nice little introduction to the wonders of folding paper. This Instructable was brought to you by Krylon Supplies For the star'...
By: fungus amungus

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