http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 21:01:39 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Love-a-Tree-Make-a-Tassel-Necklace/
Love a Tree? Make a Tassel Necklace - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/8VVC/HH2VIYG9/FB98VVCHH2VIYG9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/8VVC/HH2VIYG9/FB98VVCHH2VIYG9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/8VVC/HH2VIYG9/FB98VVCHH2VIYG9.SMALL.jpg joppenheimer  Want to hug your tree and have it hug you back? Then, use it to make some "faux fringe" jewelry using a palm leaf. Prune your palm Prune your palm. Cut out a section and roll it and let it dry. It can be further trimmed later. Gather some supplies Strip some electrical wire for the main neckl...
By: joppenheimer

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 18:31:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Vintage-Table-Face-Lift/
Vintage Table Face-Lift - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/USLM/HGU2EJTN/F6BUSLMHGU2EJTN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/USLM/HGU2EJTN/F6BUSLMHGU2EJTN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/USLM/HGU2EJTN/F6BUSLMHGU2EJTN.SMALL.jpg L.A.Woman If you like this project please VOTE for it in the Vintage Contest!  Thanks! One of the favorite corners of my house involves one of the most unique tables.  People always ask where it came from and how much it cost.  Little do they know that it was a $10 find at the local thrift shop. If you love ...
By: L.A.Woman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 00:31:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Rustic-Maple-Slab-Bench/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/OF65/HGU2PM7X/FW8OF65HGU2PM7X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/OF65/HGU2PM7X/FW8OF65HGU2PM7X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/OF65/HGU2PM7X/FW8OF65HGU2PM7X.SMALL.jpg NelsonStudios This was a requested piece by a store we have commission stuff in.  I got a call from them saying people keep looking at my tables and asking about benches in the same style.  Well shoot, you ask and I deliver. The maple is lumber we cut from a massive blowdown tree and as you can see from the back...
By: NelsonStudios

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 08:29:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycled-Wine-Bottle-Watering/
Upcycled Wine Bottle Watering - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/70YS/HGU2PEVT/F6X70YSHGU2PEVT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/70YS/HGU2PEVT/F6X70YSHGU2PEVT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/70YS/HGU2PEVT/F6X70YSHGU2PEVT.SMALL.jpg TheProcrastibaker In this instructable, I'm going to teach you how to turn wine into water! Or at the very least, teach you how to upcycle wine bottles into an automatic watering system for your garden. These work on the same principle as the glass watering bulbs for gardens (such as Aquaglobes.) These are PERFECT...
By: TheProcrastibaker

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 13:37:50 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/From-beat-down-pram-to-shiny-kids-trailer/
From beat down pram to shiny kids-trailer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/0BV8/HGH6PYTD/FE40BV8HGH6PYTD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/0BV8/HGH6PYTD/FE40BV8HGH6PYTD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/0BV8/HGH6PYTD/FE40BV8HGH6PYTD.SMALL.jpg uersel Some months ago we where cleaning out one of our prop storage rooms (they really tend to fill up and get messy very quickly). While throwing out old useless stuff, I found the leftovers from a 50ies or 60ies pram. There was no more cover, the wheels belonged to another pram, only the body and the ha...
By: uersel

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 14:53:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-Cupholder-for-Big-Drinks/
Bicycle Cupholder for Big Drinks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/QILT/HFSHSJAP/FFHQILTHFSHSJAP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/QILT/HFSHSJAP/FFHQILTHFSHSJAP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/QILT/HFSHSJAP/FFHQILTHFSHSJAP.SMALL.jpg troopersmachine A few years back I started riding a bike to commute to and from work.  I like to drink large cokes and iced teas so I felt the need for a cupholder that would fit my 64oz cup.  None of the sport bottle holders I saw were even close, so I made a heavy duty cupholder for my bike out of a chunk of alum...
By: troopersmachine

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 00:01:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Patriotic-Tote-Bag/
Patriotic Tote Bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/77KO/HFPTJQA5/FL077KOHFPTJQA5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/77KO/HFPTJQA5/FL077KOHFPTJQA5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/77KO/HFPTJQA5/FL077KOHFPTJQA5.SMALL.jpg katvanlew This red, white and blue tote bag was made out of 5 cotton shirts that I purchased from my local thrift shop for 25 cents each. Supplies You will need: Sewing machine thread scissors Plastic canvas 5 cotton shirts   I like to use mens dress shirts for my projects because they don't have darts. s...
By: katvanlew

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 19:39:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Soda-Can-earrings/
Soda Can earrings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/UKMK/HFPTJQRX/FV4UKMKHFPTJQRX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/UKMK/HFPTJQRX/FV4UKMKHFPTJQRX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/UKMK/HFPTJQRX/FV4UKMKHFPTJQRX.SMALL.jpg StrangeDucks You can make your own earrings out of soda cans with just a few tools and a little bit of time!  You'll amaze your friends and get compliments from strangers.  No one will believe these cuties started as soda cans!  You can make them as fancy or not fancy as you like.. add color, texture, shapes, or...
By: StrangeDucks

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 20:42:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Thrift-Shop-Hat-makeover/
Thrift Shop Hat makeover - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/TI3S/HFWSUIE3/F8YTI3SHFWSUIE3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/TI3S/HFWSUIE3/F8YTI3SHFWSUIE3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/TI3S/HFWSUIE3/F8YTI3SHFWSUIE3.SMALL.jpg katvanlew Here's an inexpensive way to make a pattern for a hat. I found a cute yellow striped hat at the thrift shop, but wanted to use it to make a pattern. I found a shirt at the thrift shop in a pretty blue floral print that I thought would be perfect for a feminine cap.   Supplies You will need an old...
By: katvanlew

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 05:55:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-recycled-word-garland/
How to make a recycled word garland - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/SNMV/HFPTICJ9/FKRSNMVHFPTICJ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/SNMV/HFPTICJ9/FKRSNMVHFPTICJ9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/SNMV/HFPTICJ9/FKRSNMVHFPTICJ9.SMALL.jpg elewis03 If you've followed my blog for awhile, you know that I really enjoy making garlands. I have made three (!) before and I will probably continue to make many, many more. The one I made today is probably my favorite so far. It took a lot of materials and tools to make this simple project, but I already...
By: elewis03

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:06:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-mountain-pillow/
How to make a mountain pillow - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/ZX4C/HFPTICES/FHOZX4CHFPTICES.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/ZX4C/HFPTICES/FHOZX4CHFPTICES.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/ZX4C/HFPTICES/FHOZX4CHFPTICES.SMALL.jpg elewis03 I made a mountain pillow the other day with things I found from the thrift shop. It was relatively easy and you can do it too! What you'll need + pattern cutting I used: a green pillow cases from the thrift store, one small (10" x 30" or so) white & textured piece of fabric I found at the thrift ...
By: elewis03

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:51:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lamp-Clock-or-Clock-Lamp/
Lamp Clock (or Clock Lamp?) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/EE96/HFSHFR7S/F09EE96HFSHFR7S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/EE96/HFSHFR7S/F09EE96HFSHFR7S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/EE96/HFSHFR7S/F09EE96HFSHFR7S.SMALL.jpg lindarose92 I almost convinced myself that I couldn't create lamps anymore, but since I started with the first one, I keep thinking of new ones! I can't stop making lamps anymore...HELP!! :D Anyway, I actually got this idea thinking about a clock that had light coming out of its numbers. I first made one a few...
By: lindarose92

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:04:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Frankenstein-Laser-Engraver/
Frankenstein Laser Engraver - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/CIBP/HGG4HOP0/F3UCIBPHGG4HOP0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/CIBP/HGG4HOP0/F3UCIBPHGG4HOP0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/CIBP/HGG4HOP0/F3UCIBPHGG4HOP0.SMALL.jpg ianmcmill This Frankenstein Laser Cutter was built out of an old scanner and printer. The whole thing evolved around the instructable of Groover and his 'Pocket Laser Engraver'. This is a Making-Of. Although a lot, if not everything, of the mechnical construction requires ingenuity I tried to document the com...
By: ianmcmill

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 06:47:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Coin-tumbler-printer-hack/
Coin tumbler printer hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/Z0TE/HFWSTG15/F0GZ0TEHFWSTG15.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/Z0TE/HFWSTG15/F0GZ0TEHFWSTG15.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/Z0TE/HFWSTG15/F0GZ0TEHFWSTG15.SMALL.jpg liquidhandwash A Tumbler is use for cleaning or polishing small parts, coins or stones. I need one because Ive been doing a bit of relic hunting and Im finding lots of coins. Shop keepers will often refuse dirty coins and they are quite difficult to clean after they haven been in the ground for a few years. This s...
By: liquidhandwash

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:54:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Cold-Air-Fan-from-Reused-Plastic-Bottles/
Cold Air Fan from Reused Plastic Bottles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/2DB0/HFSHT0B2/FNJ2DB0HFSHT0B2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/2DB0/HFSHT0B2/FNJ2DB0HFSHT0B2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/2DB0/HFSHT0B2/FNJ2DB0HFSHT0B2.SMALL.jpg SirPhobos15 This is an instructable on how to make an extremely simple mini cold air fan and alternative to cooling off. This will help you to recycle & reuse some stuff you have rather than throwing it away and it ending up in a landfill somewhere. You more than likely you already have all the items laying aro...
By: SirPhobos15

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:26:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Color-Pencil-Jewelry/
DIY Color Pencil Jewelry - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/MUQM/HFPTHK7U/FKQMUQMHFPTHK7U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/MUQM/HFPTHK7U/FKQMUQMHFPTHK7U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/MUQM/HFPTHK7U/FKQMUQMHFPTHK7U.SMALL.jpg shazni Do you have loads of small stubby color pencils that are beyond use? or some cheap colors which look fancy ....but is hopeless in coloring ? well here is some use for all of those color pencils...Jewelry ...and they look wonderful too! Materials Loads of color pencils if you want to make loads......
By: shazni

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:10:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Coffee-table-for-free/
Coffee table for free - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG2/97QK/HFSH4ZJ1/FG297QKHFSH4ZJ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG2/97QK/HFSH4ZJ1/FG297QKHFSH4ZJ1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG2/97QK/HFSH4ZJ1/FG297QKHFSH4ZJ1.SMALL.jpg stico In this instructable i will try to explain step by step how i have made that coffee from scrap wood and a pallet. To achieve that you will need : Tools : a hand saw (japanese saws are the best in my opinion) wood white glue screws screwdriver nails a hammer clamps sanding paper or powerfull sandi...
By: stico

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:57:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Soda-can-seedling-container/
Soda can seedling container - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/PVRX/HFSH4R8M/FSVPVRXHFSH4R8M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/PVRX/HFSH4R8M/FSVPVRXHFSH4R8M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/PVRX/HFSH4R8M/FSVPVRXHFSH4R8M.SMALL.jpg upcycled.be You can re-use a lot of small containers to use as seedling containers. From egg cartons to yoghurt pots. I use soda cans for my seedlings. I'll show you how. It's easy. All you need is: - some empty soda cans - scissors that can cut trough the soda can - soil - seeds - water and a self made wateri...
By: upcycled.be

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:34:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Earth-Pops-with-Molten-Core/
Earth Pops with "Molten Core" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/PSJZ/HFPTRMDD/FTEPSJZHFPTRMDD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/PSJZ/HFPTRMDD/FTEPSJZHFPTRMDD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/PSJZ/HFPTRMDD/FTEPSJZHFPTRMDD.SMALL.jpg bagnitsch Here are some Earth Cake Pops I made for Earth Day, April 22nd. Complete with "molten core." Ingredients This tutorial basically follows my other cake pop recipes  You will need: White chocolate candy melts White cake mix Frosting Chocolate cake mix Eggs(Cage-Free), Oil, Water Lollipop sticks Blu...
By: bagnitsch

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:17:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cat-Cave-From-a-Printer-Box-and-Carpet/
Cat Cave From Printer Box and Old Carpet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/QAG1/HFD10TCH/FDLQAG1HFD10TCH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/QAG1/HFD10TCH/FDLQAG1HFD10TCH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDL/QAG1/HFD10TCH/FDLQAG1HFD10TCH.SMALL.jpg AndyGadget We recently went to our local Blue Cross to meet some cats with the intention of adopting one.  Things proceeded rather quickly and we met Ozzy, agreed to adopt him and arranged to collect him the next day.  It's a long time since we've had a cat so a trip to the pet-shop ensued to get carrier, litt...
By: AndyGadget

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:37:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Spiral-Lamp/
Spiral Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/3YDL/HEXSSEZT/FKG3YDLHEXSSEZT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/3YDL/HEXSSEZT/FKG3YDLHEXSSEZT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/3YDL/HEXSSEZT/FKG3YDLHEXSSEZT.SMALL.jpg lindarose92 After a few weeks without any idea that I really liked, I am finally back with this spiral lamp!  I was in the middle of upholstering a chair in the basement, when I found a bag full of old wood dowels that my father didn't need anymore. I have never really worked with wood but I always wished I co...
By: lindarose92

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 12:32:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hairdryer-lamp/
Hairdryer lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/JXUU/HEXSSAD5/F2ZJXUUHEXSSAD5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/JXUU/HEXSSAD5/F2ZJXUUHEXSSAD5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/JXUU/HEXSSAD5/F2ZJXUUHEXSSAD5.SMALL.jpg uersel Touring trough thrift stores in my area I found this beautiful 70ies hair dryer. I just HAD to convert it into a lamp! Take It Apart As the title of this step says: Take it apart! Then decide which parts to use and which to throw. I got rid of the motor and the heating. Give the rest a good clean...
By: uersel

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 16:05:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Cardboard-Shelf/
Recycled Cardboard Shelf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8N/RY6W/HEXUHRJW/F8NRY6WHEXUHRJW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8N/RY6W/HEXUHRJW/F8NRY6WHEXUHRJW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8N/RY6W/HEXUHRJW/F8NRY6WHEXUHRJW.SMALL.jpg english tea I set myself the challenge of building a shelf from cardboard. Not a temporary, flimsy shelf but a permanent, rigid and functional shelf. The cardboard I chose was from shoe boxes. It was thin corrugated cardboard with a thicker, nicer looking presentation side. Step 1 To make the brackets start...
By: english tea

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 16:25:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Blender-lamp-2/
Blender lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS0/QNGB/HEXS6RZI/FS0QNGBHEXS6RZI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS0/QNGB/HEXS6RZI/FS0QNGBHEXS6RZI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS0/QNGB/HEXS6RZI/FS0QNGBHEXS6RZI.SMALL.jpg uersel I found this beauty in a thrift store. According to the owner it was still in working condition and some of the extra parts came with it (more on the "working condition" later). Nevertheless I decided that it had to be transferred into a dimmable kitchen table lamp. Disassembling and cleaning Pre...
By: uersel

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 11:12:07 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/Timing-gear-and-chain-clock-almost-free/
Timing gear and chain clock - almost free! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/TCY8/HE7D2GFW/F3GTCY8HE7D2GFW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/TCY8/HE7D2GFW/F3GTCY8HE7D2GFW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/TCY8/HE7D2GFW/F3GTCY8HE7D2GFW.SMALL.jpg streetrod5 Hopefully when you changed your car's timing set, you didn't toss the old gears and the chain.  I almost did, but my wife showed me this: http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/auto-timing-chain-and-gears-wall-clock $125 US plus shipping.  Right. So I decided to kludge this together for my brother's...
By: streetrod5

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:28:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/featherlamp/
featherlamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/RND4/HE7D9D4M/F9GRND4HE7D9D4M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/RND4/HE7D9D4M/F9GRND4HE7D9D4M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/RND4/HE7D9D4M/F9GRND4HE7D9D4M.SMALL.jpg Ruud van Koningsbrugge Lampshade made of empty dish soap bottles. You will need: 6 bottles, one lid of a yoghurt or icecream pot, 16 tie-wraps, scissors, small hacksaw or sharp knife, sticky tape cap of a big soap bottle pencil turret punch or awl and of course a lamp, socket, and electric wire. open the bottle Draw th...
By: Ruud van Koningsbrugge

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:58:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Handmade-Bamboo-Lantern-Using-old-bamboo-blinds/
Handmade Bamboo Lantern. Using old bamboo blinds. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/TRFT/HDYZ6QLH/F57TRFTHDYZ6QLH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/TRFT/HDYZ6QLH/F57TRFTHDYZ6QLH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/TRFT/HDYZ6QLH/F57TRFTHDYZ6QLH.SMALL.jpg Tarun Upadhyaya Dear Fellows, This is like a dream come true, I had always been so much amazed by artwork & furniture made using Bamboo and kept wondering how this strong grass (yes, it is a grass) can be bend to make so many beautiful shapes. Believe it or not, at the back of my house, there is a giant bamboo tre...
By: Tarun Upadhyaya

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2013 02:26:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-organizer-made-with-a-discarded-keyboard/
Quick organizer (made with a discarded keyboard) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB6/N936/HDXM93M8/FB6N936HDXM93M8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB6/N936/HDXM93M8/FB6N936HDXM93M8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB6/N936/HDXM93M8/FB6N936HDXM93M8.SMALL.jpg M.C. Langer This is my second instructable of my artistic residence, born of the need of having an organizer for my tools and materials. So I took a discarded ergonomic keyboard, two plastic containers (found with the colander of my last instructable, on the back alley of a Chinesse restaurant. Again, don't ask...
By: M.C. Langer

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Mar 2013 12:28:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Shopping-Cart-Furniture-Part-1-/
Shopping Cart Furniture! - Part 1 - - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/3ZDN/HDOWAPPC/FRQ3ZDNHDOWAPPC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/3ZDN/HDOWAPPC/FRQ3ZDNHDOWAPPC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/3ZDN/HDOWAPPC/FRQ3ZDNHDOWAPPC.SMALL.jpg JFabor Living in the city has its ups and it has its downs...one perk is that there is a plethora of abandoned materials hanging about just waiting to be taken home to be upcycled!  For those of you living in an urban setting, you're no stranger to seeing these urban eyesores hanging out in alleys and aban...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2013 17:34:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Totally-Handmade-Cardboard-Pendant-Lamp-Easy-to-m/
Totally Handmade Cardboard Pendant Lamp. Easy to make. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/Y8M4/HDOWANCU/FR3Y8M4HDOWANCU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/Y8M4/HDOWANCU/FR3Y8M4HDOWANCU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/Y8M4/HDOWANCU/FR3Y8M4HDOWANCU.SMALL.jpg Tarun Upadhyaya Hello Fellows, Here I am again with my latest instructable, an awesome & professional looking pendant lamp made of cardboard, and that too totally handmade, which means you don't need any 3D softwares, laser cutter etc. The best part is , it's very simple and easy to make, and once you finish it no...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2013 04:45:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Farmhouse-Table/
Build a Farmhouse Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/YXZG/HDP32G3I/FWHYXZGHDP32G3I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/YXZG/HDP32G3I/FWHYXZGHDP32G3I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/YXZG/HDP32G3I/FWHYXZGHDP32G3I.SMALL.jpg kentdvm A farmhouse table has a wonderful aura of warmth and history.  After completing my window seat, I decided to build one.  A table is a relatively simple project and here's how I built mine.   If you are interested in building a window seat, you can read about it here http://www.instructables.com/id...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2013 11:58:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Heavy-Duty-Replacement-Mans-Wedding-Ring/
Heavy Duty Replacement Man's Wedding Ring - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVH/VJCQ/HDOW3IGK/FVHVJCQHDOW3IGK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVH/VJCQ/HDOW3IGK/FVHVJCQHDOW3IGK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVH/VJCQ/HDOW3IGK/FVHVJCQHDOW3IGK.SMALL.jpg troopersmachine I work with my hands and as a result my wedding ring was getting bent out of shape regularly until it finally broke.  I was left needing a replacement that could take a beating.  I like to re-use things and chose to make my replacement wedding ring out of an old truck balljoint nut. Making the nut i...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:20:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cube-Lamp/
Cube Cardboard Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/1M1L/HDOVL2US/F3Q1M1LHDOVL2US.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/1M1L/HDOVL2US/F3Q1M1LHDOVL2US.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/1M1L/HDOVL2US/F3Q1M1LHDOVL2US.SMALL.jpg lindarose92 There is not much to say except that this lamp is COMPLETELY made with cardboard!  I hope I can make this instructable easy enough for all of you to try it. I needed a lot of patience to make this lamp but the results are worth it. I can't tell you enough how rewarding it is! :) Draw many littl...
By: lindarose92

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 07:09:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Indestructable-Tool-Crank-Handle-Made-From-a-Bicyc/
Indestructable Tool Crank Handle Made From a Bicycle Crank Arm! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/RDSO/HD4VNOE8/FCRRDSOHD4VNOE8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/RDSO/HD4VNOE8/FCRRDSOHD4VNOE8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/RDSO/HD4VNOE8/FCRRDSOHD4VNOE8.SMALL.jpg ArborPress My favorite tool  probably has to be my drill press. It seems like any project I do involves the use of my drill press, but the joy of using it has been somewhat dampened by the fact that the vertical adjustment crank, being made of cheap plastic, broke quite easily. I've been using this uncomfortab...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:58:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Knitting-Loom/
Knitting Loom - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/P2W5/HD4VPS0V/F5YP2W5HD4VPS0V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/P2W5/HD4VPS0V/F5YP2W5HD4VPS0V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/P2W5/HD4VPS0V/F5YP2W5HD4VPS0V.SMALL.jpg lindarose92 Lately I discovered the world of French knitting and after seeing a couple of videos about it I thought it was easy enough for me to try! I have never knitted before so this was something completely new to me.  I had the yarn but I didn't have any knitting loom so I decided to make them with cardboa...
By: lindarose92

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 07:11:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-and-Duct-tape-Solar-Oven/
Cardboard and Duct tape Solar Oven - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/L5F2/HD4VOEA3/F3AL5F2HD4VOEA3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/L5F2/HD4VOEA3/F3AL5F2HD4VOEA3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/L5F2/HD4VOEA3/F3AL5F2HD4VOEA3.SMALL.jpg aleutianwind This instructable is about a solar oven I made out of an old picture frame, two cardboard boxes, some duct tape, aluminum foil, white glue and crumpled newspaper. You will need to find a picture frame. I used regular glass but tempered glass would be better as it gets very hot and could shatter if y...
By: aleutianwind

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 22:34:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tutu-Lamp/
Tutu Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/EU7D/HCV97M9P/F9VEU7DHCV97M9P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/EU7D/HCV97M9P/F9VEU7DHCV97M9P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/EU7D/HCV97M9P/F9VEU7DHCV97M9P.SMALL.jpg lindarose92 I bet that you can't imagine what this lamp is made of! Just like all the things I do, this lamp is made with materials that all of you have in your house. Newspapers and plastic bags, completely upcycled! Don't worry, it's not as hard as you may think! :) Tear a page of newspaper into many litt...
By: lindarose92

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Feb 2013 16:39:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-use-Free-Pallets-to-Build-a-BBQ-Restaurant/
How to use Free Pallets to Build a BBQ Restaurant - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/KPWT/HAQ32TVF/FKNKPWTHAQ32TVF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/KPWT/HAQ32TVF/FKNKPWTHAQ32TVF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/KPWT/HAQ32TVF/FKNKPWTHAQ32TVF.SMALL.jpg vanweb This Instructable will walk you through the process of designing and building a BBQ themed restaurant with a VERY small budget. We relied on our own ingenuity, our scrounging ability and our creativity to make a restaurant that looked like we had spent a fortune, when in fact we did not. The seconda...
By: vanweb

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2013 09:15:35 PST 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/Ant-Invasion-Solution/
Ant Invasion Solution - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/0R1B/HCB8KDJ9/FT20R1BHCB8KDJ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/0R1B/HCB8KDJ9/FT20R1BHCB8KDJ9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/0R1B/HCB8KDJ9/FT20R1BHCB8KDJ9.SMALL.jpg DeeRilee Ants can be a huge problem in my area......one day not an ant in sight.....the next I might find a '2 inch wide column' of ants marching through my kitchen and swarming the dogs' feed dishes.  Another problem spot is the shed where we store aluminum pop & beer cans for recycling.  I dislike sprayin...
By: DeeRilee

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:36:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Glass-fill-epoxy-top-round-bar-table/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/K3QW/HC9M6EBI/FNQK3QWHC9M6EBI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/K3QW/HC9M6EBI/FNQK3QWHC9M6EBI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/K3QW/HC9M6EBI/FNQK3QWHC9M6EBI.SMALL.jpg NelsonStudios I made this for my brother's Seattle wine-bar, the Poco Wine Room as a 'congratulations on your dream' gift.  The process was involved but the results were absolutely worth it!  The top (and it's identical mate) was teamed with the bases of his existing laminate bar tables.  Pressboard was gone and ...
By: NelsonStudios

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:18:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Design-Your-Own-Functional-Art/
Design Your Own Functional Art! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/R0I0/HC3PR5LE/FAUR0I0HC3PR5LE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/R0I0/HC3PR5LE/FAUR0I0HC3PR5LE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/R0I0/HC3PR5LE/FAUR0I0HC3PR5LE.SMALL.jpg jsrook Introduction I've enjoyed the fruits of Instructables as a member since 2007 and thought it was time to contribute to this wonderful community.  With that, I present you an Instructable on how to design and build your own functional art! I really feel the need to start with a quote: Design is a fun...
By: jsrook

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 13:17:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cabinet-Door-Pockets/
Cabinet Door Pockets - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/GN7R/HAQ33JBJ/F2JGN7RHAQ33JBJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/GN7R/HAQ33JBJ/F2JGN7RHAQ33JBJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2J/GN7R/HAQ33JBJ/F2JGN7RHAQ33JBJ.SMALL.jpg lindarose92 These pockets are made especially for cabinet doors but they can also be hung on a wall if you prefer. You can use it as an organizer for postcards, letters, bills, menus, etc. I bet that everybody has paper mess somewhere...this is the right place to organize and hide it! What you need: big...
By: lindarose92

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:25:40 PST 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...
By: creme de la craft

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 09:51:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/MAKE-YOUR-OWN-SEA-GLASS-MULCH/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/UNQF/HAQ38967/FM2UNQFHAQ38967.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/UNQF/HAQ38967/FM2UNQFHAQ38967.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/UNQF/HAQ38967/FM2UNQFHAQ38967.SMALL.jpg NelsonStudios Ok so it isn't true seaglass but it is a decent approximation and one of the few ways you could get enough to really fill your garden.  All it takes is an old cement mixer, a huge source of scrap glass and understanding neighbors.
By: NelsonStudios

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:27:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Address-Label-LANDSCAPE-design/
Address Label LANDSCAPE design - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/RWX9/HBNXX3JG/FSQRWX9HBNXX3JG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/RWX9/HBNXX3JG/FSQRWX9HBNXX3JG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/RWX9/HBNXX3JG/FSQRWX9HBNXX3JG.SMALL.jpg Susan Cirigliano Some charities will send out free address labels to help increase awareness of their cause or as a small token in hopes to get you to donate to them. I have accumulated literally hundreds of address labels and although I still enjoy writing letters and sending actual cards to friends and family I kn...
By: Susan Cirigliano

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:54:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Turn-VHS-Cassettes-Into-Pom-Pom-Party-Decor/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/3B8E/HAQ3AHAE/FB93B8EHAQ3AHAE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/3B8E/HAQ3AHAE/FB93B8EHAQ3AHAE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/3B8E/HAQ3AHAE/FB93B8EHAQ3AHAE.SMALL.jpg xtradocs Learn how to upcycle your old Back to the Future VHS and Paula Abdul cassette tapes into pom pom party decor! Yes, it's true. Chances are you've got a bunch hiding in the back of your closet with nowhere to go so let's put them to use. Full tutorial: http://www.cremedelacraft.com/2012/12/DIY-Upcycl...
By: xtradocs

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Jan 2013 21:14:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Milk-Jug-Bird-House/
Recycled Milk Jug Bird House - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/IVNG/H17MCQ3O/FE6IVNGH17MCQ3O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/IVNG/H17MCQ3O/FE6IVNGH17MCQ3O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/IVNG/H17MCQ3O/FE6IVNGH17MCQ3O.SMALL.jpg ride on toy dude As Earth Day is around the corner, and birds are starting to build nests, I decided to make a recycled bird house. This bird box is designed for chickadees. Chickadees happen to be my favorite bird since I have built houses for two generations of these birds. Chickadees prefer houses about 6 or 7 in...
By: ride on toy dude

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