http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 10:34:35 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-map-decor-for-your-home-aka-what-to-do-if-yo/
DIY map decor for your home! aka, what to do if you have tons of maps laying around. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/AGXS/HGU2DGV5/F14AGXSHGU2DGV5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/AGXS/HGU2DGV5/F14AGXSHGU2DGV5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/AGXS/HGU2DGV5/F14AGXSHGU2DGV5.SMALL.jpg vphambruin I am doing a whole series of “apartment map décor” because: 1) I have a TON of old National Geographic maps (the giant kind, too.. not the normal paper maps!) and  2) I needed some decor for my new apartment.  A common idea I saw was framing an area of the map, or simple wall hangings of antique or...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 08:24:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lysol-No-Touch-Soap-Dispenser-Refills/
Lysol No-Touch Soap Dispenser Refills - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/W7B7/HFBK6WVP/FHWW7B7HFBK6WVP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/W7B7/HFBK6WVP/FHWW7B7HFBK6WVP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/W7B7/HFBK6WVP/FHWW7B7HFBK6WVP.SMALL.jpg Kurt E. Clothier A couple of years ago, my wife and I first saw these "no-touch" soap dispensers at Walmart and thought we'd try one out. Originally, they cost $6 for the dispenser, 2 soap containers, and cheap batteries - now, they are almost double that for just the dispenser! Soap refills are also pretty expensiv...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Apr 2013 16:07:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Mittens-from-Old-Sweaters-DIY/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHL/ZQJT/HBNXVJZJ/FHLZQJTHBNXVJZJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHL/ZQJT/HBNXVJZJ/FHLZQJTHBNXVJZJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHL/ZQJT/HBNXVJZJ/FHLZQJTHBNXVJZJ.SMALL.jpg creme de la craft Let's give those shrunken, worn out sweaters a second life by turning them into warm little mittens! With just a few simple materials and the most basic hand stitch you can do, you'll have your very own handcrafted mittens in minutes! Pick a sweater with lots of pattern or add your own decor with bu...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 09:51:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tier-to-Ottoman-and-Table/
Tire to Ottoman and Table. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/KINV/HAQ38M0V/F9RKINVHAQ38M0V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/KINV/HAQ38M0V/F9RKINVHAQ38M0V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/KINV/HAQ38M0V/F9RKINVHAQ38M0V.SMALL.jpg shazni My husbands car tire needed changing a couple of years back and the tires were still lying around...I saw  this on Instructables :-D and thought hmmm...there are possibilities :-) ...but i wanted it much simpler .. and I didn't want it to be obvious that it's a  tire. I wanted it to look sooooo good...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:39:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Emergency-Chocolate-Rations-Simple-Holiday-Gift/
Emergency Chocolate Rations - Simple Holiday Gift - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/R7WY/HA4MDCWT/FQPR7WYHA4MDCWT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/R7WY/HA4MDCWT/FQPR7WYHA4MDCWT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQP/R7WY/HA4MDCWT/FQPR7WYHA4MDCWT.SMALL.jpg PropPrintables Ever want to give a list of people gifts, but you don't have the time or money to give something meaningful to each person on your list? Or maybe you (like me) know of someone who really really likes chocolate, but uses it all at once and can't use it sparingly?  Here is ONE solution that will get ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Dec 2012 13:24:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-recycling-bin-from-a-paint-can/
Make a recycling bin from a paint can - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/DBHD/H6S4GDA9/FODDBHDH6S4GDA9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/DBHD/H6S4GDA9/FODDBHDH6S4GDA9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/DBHD/H6S4GDA9/FODDBHDH6S4GDA9.SMALL.jpg Yoshi cat Here is my finished trash can, you can with any pictures or designs you want though. Hope you try out my instructable, and have fun making a useless can into an awesome, USEFUL, trash or recycling bin! Materials You will need: 1. An empty paint can 2. Scissors 3. Magasines/ photos or whatever you...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Sep 2012 16:20:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Monster-Shoes/
DIY Monster Shoes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/YQ5O/H6730WBF/FK7YQ5OH6730WBF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/YQ5O/H6730WBF/FK7YQ5OH6730WBF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/YQ5O/H6730WBF/FK7YQ5OH6730WBF.SMALL.jpg rrkrose Aren't these adorable? They are made out of tissue boxes, tissue paper, and a green sponge. Lots of recycling going on! These can be made in several colors and are great for boys or girls. I made these for my 9 year old sister and she loves them. These were very easy to make and only took a few hour...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Sep 2012 12:36:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Shady-Shades-DIY-Sunglass-Curtain/
Shady Shades - DIY Sunglass Curtain! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKU/HJS1/H5TUC3NI/FKUHJS1H5TUC3NI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKU/HJS1/H5TUC3NI/FKUHJS1H5TUC3NI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKU/HJS1/H5TUC3NI/FKUHJS1H5TUC3NI.SMALL.jpg maz212 Do you have old sunglasses just lying around?! Why not make a unique, decorative curtain out of the lenses! I love sunglasses and wanted to find a way that I could use all of the old or broken pairs of sunglasses. So I gathered a bunch of pairs from friends and family (16 pairs to be exact) and cre...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:44:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Feature-Wall-for-Nursery-Trees-on-Burlap/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/1O99/H1EMHY5N/FON1O99H1EMHY5N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/1O99/H1EMHY5N/FON1O99H1EMHY5N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/1O99/H1EMHY5N/FON1O99H1EMHY5N.SMALL.jpg laxcatcreations Our first son will be born in less than a month. We are almost finished with our very ambitious nursery decorating endeavors. His room has this very awkward wall we wanted to paint a forest scene on.  However, we are renters and wanted to be able to take our mural with us when we move. Our solution ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:01:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/100-Natural-Wind-Thing/
100% Natural Wind Thing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/XICY/H0RWIECS/FTEXICYH0RWIECS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/XICY/H0RWIECS/FTEXICYH0RWIECS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/XICY/H0RWIECS/FTEXICYH0RWIECS.SMALL.jpg Tomfhowe  This is a neat little wind chime thing you can make out of little more than a 99 cent Arizona Tea can in an hour or two. It's sound is more of a clicky clacky clanky noise than a chime sound, but I think it sounds good. Plus it looks kinda pretty.  To make this you'll need: materials: On...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Apr 2012 13:54:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Wooden-Necklace-hanger/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/XARK/GZPZMEJX/FI5XARKGZPZMEJX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/XARK/GZPZMEJX/FI5XARKGZPZMEJX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/XARK/GZPZMEJX/FI5XARKGZPZMEJX.SMALL.jpg Nataliescreations Watch me make my very own necklace hanger using woods I found. See the silly Valentine's gift for my husband: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WE4JFYLKLZQ Check out my blog: http://nataliecreations.tumblr.com/ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/nhuhua Like me on Facebook: http://www.facebook...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:32:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-wrist-band-pin-cushion-using-recycle/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/I8YG/GZPZO6NL/FWUI8YGGZPZO6NL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/I8YG/GZPZO6NL/FWUI8YGGZPZO6NL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/I8YG/GZPZO6NL/FWUI8YGGZPZO6NL.SMALL.jpg Nataliescreations You probably already have everything we need to make this cute pin cushion to wear around your wrist. Follow my lead to another practical DIY project :-) Check out my blog: http://nataliecreations.tumblr.com/ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/nhuhua Like me on Facebook: http://www.facebo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:25:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wine-Cork-Necklace-1/
Wine Cork Necklace - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/PAGA/GZKGLKCB/FQOPAGAGZKGLKCB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/PAGA/GZKGLKCB/FQOPAGAGZKGLKCB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/PAGA/GZKGLKCB/FQOPAGAGZKGLKCB.SMALL.jpg iamkeebler I have an over abundance of wine corks in my house. Because of this over abundance I am always trying to find new ways to use wine corks. What You'll Need: Wine Cork an 'Eye" screw a small finishing nail wire (I used copper) a chain needle nose pliers Take your cork and poke a hole into it. I ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Mar 2012 00:50:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycle-your-skirt-create-a-new-dress/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/ZD5U/GYO8A6OY/FAOZD5UGYO8A6OY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/ZD5U/GYO8A6OY/FAOZD5UGYO8A6OY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/ZD5U/GYO8A6OY/FAOZD5UGYO8A6OY.SMALL.jpg oelydina This tutoriel shows how to recycle a skirt by making a new dress, without a special knowledge in sewing.
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:42:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Do-it-yourself-How-to-make-easily-a-dress-from/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/8D82/GYN8ZAEG/F1P8D82GYN8ZAEG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/8D82/GYN8ZAEG/F1P8D82GYN8ZAEG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/8D82/GYN8ZAEG/F1P8D82GYN8ZAEG.SMALL.jpg oelydina This tutoriel shows how to make easily a dress from a skirt, without a special knowledge in sewing.
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:31:49 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Dec 2011 22:14:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Nice-and-easy-cardboard-decorations/
Nice and easy cardboard decorations - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/THP6/GU1I4K93/FOBTHP6GU1I4K93.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/THP6/GU1I4K93/FOBTHP6GU1I4K93.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/THP6/GU1I4K93/FOBTHP6GU1I4K93.SMALL.jpg elimasmx Here I'll show you how to do nice, easy and practically free cardboard decorations. Now, find some corrugated cardboard and get to work! Get your stuff You will need some corrugated cardboard, a pencil and an x-acto knife or cutter. I prefer the one that has only one blade because it is sharper a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 23 Oct 2011 00:07:05 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 ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:16:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-carmex-container-houseplant/
Homemade carmex container houseplant - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/PIQA/GOWNTJ5E/FW2PIQAGOWNTJ5E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/PIQA/GOWNTJ5E/FW2PIQAGOWNTJ5E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/PIQA/GOWNTJ5E/FW2PIQAGOWNTJ5E.SMALL.jpg Derek Vigil Are you the type of person that has alot of time or just likes plain random stuff? This instructable is for you! Materials Stuff you need -The infamous Carmex container -Miracle Gro (dirt works too) -Fish tank pebbles -A blade of grass Clean Take the carmex bottle AND lid and clean in sink wit...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:24:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CDDVD-Roofing-Concept/
CD/DVD Roofing Concept - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQL/BHVJ/G61AVS6U/FQLBHVJG61AVS6U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQL/BHVJ/G61AVS6U/FQLBHVJG61AVS6U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQL/BHVJ/G61AVS6U/FQLBHVJG61AVS6U.SMALL.jpg Jayefuu I needed a use for old CDs and DVDs. My friend runs a website selling media items (mediamad.co.uk) and he gave me a stack of CDs and DVDs that he couldn't sell for a project of mine that never reached completion. To use them up I thought up this, and after not being able to find it on the web or ins...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:58:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Bookends-From-Ceramic-Tile/
How To Make Bookends From Ceramic Tile - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRT/986C/G43E4BWF/FRT986CG43E4BWF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRT/986C/G43E4BWF/FRT986CG43E4BWF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRT/986C/G43E4BWF/FRT986CG43E4BWF.SMALL.jpg Creativeman For a fun and easy craft on a rainy or snowy day, get your glue gun, some old, recycled, reusable, or even new 3 or 4 inch tiles and make a pair (or more) of bookends. The tiles are very dense materials so the bookends are quite heavy and able to support large books. Supplies Needed All you reall...
By: Creativeman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Jan 2010 14:20:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Halloween-Lamps-You-Can-Make/
Halloween Lamps You Can Make! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/WGA1/G0SD2YY4/FVPWGA1G0SD2YY4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/WGA1/G0SD2YY4/FVPWGA1G0SD2YY4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/WGA1/G0SD2YY4/FVPWGA1G0SD2YY4.SMALL.jpg Creativeman To get into the halloween spirt, ooooooohhhhhhh, I decided to make some decorative lamps for the holiday.  These were easy to make, and virtually free, except for the lights.  I bought those after christmas last year, and they were on sale at walmart for $1.00  for a string of 20!  I bought 5 or 6, ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:20:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-3-D-Gorilla-From-Cardboard/
A 3-D Gorilla From Cardboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/YY0G/FYIZH1UG/FBPYY0GFYIZH1UG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/YY0G/FYIZH1UG/FBPYY0GFYIZH1UG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/YY0G/FYIZH1UG/FBPYY0GFYIZH1UG.SMALL.jpg Creativeman The gorilla from the glue bottle looked like a good candidate to be a three dimensional mask to mount on a sign for the wall. First, Make A Sketch I used the picture on the bottle to draw a life-sized version of the gorilla. I just grabbed a piece of orange paper because it was there. Next I C...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:16:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Pair-of-Sandals-From-A-Cardboard-Box/
A Pair of Sandals From A Cardboard Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/L3GJ/FYIZ3Q7O/F6FL3GJFYIZ3Q7O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/L3GJ/FYIZ3Q7O/F6FL3GJFYIZ3Q7O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/L3GJ/FYIZ3Q7O/F6FL3GJFYIZ3Q7O.SMALL.jpg Creativeman In this instructable, I show how to make a pair of cardboard sandals, using a rescued cardboard box. Mark Outlines on Box Find a box or pieces of cardboard to trace the pattern onto. To make the pattern, use a pair of shoes or sandals that you have. Eight "soles" are needed, and two each of the...
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