Instructables: exploring - halloween - featured http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 02:09:42 PDT BLOX v1.01 Body Impaling Special Effect for Halloween http://www.instructables.com/id/Body-Impaling-Special-Effect-for-Halloween/
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Sun, 11 Nov 2012 10:40:14 PST
Sushi Roll Dog Costume http://www.instructables.com/id/Sushi-Roll-Dog-Costume/
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Wed, 7 Nov 2012 15:05:43 PST
Simple solution for adding sound to your pneumatic prop http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-solution-for-adding-sound-to-your-pneumatic/
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Wed, 7 Nov 2012 20:33:29 PST
Magic Sandy Umbrella http://www.instructables.com/id/Magic-Sandy-Umbrella/
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Wed, 7 Nov 2012 21:01:53 PST
Life-Sized Spider-Man Themed Halloween Display http://www.instructables.com/id/Spider-Man-Themed-Halloween-Display/
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Wed, 7 Nov 2012 19:59:39 PST
Build a Giant Tentacle Monster http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Giant-Tentacle-Monster/
Build a Giant Tentacle Monster - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBX/2CE0/H97JSKWL/FBX2CE0H97JSKWL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBX/2CE0/H97JSKWL/FBX2CE0H97JSKWL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBX/2CE0/H97JSKWL/FBX2CE0H97JSKWL.SMALL.jpg flaming_pele! This Halloween I wanted to build a huge outdoor decoration to compliment our "End of the World" party theme. We have a sewer manhole cover in the corner of our yard, so the idea came to mind to build a large tentacled creature appearing to crawl out of it. When completed it was about 6 feet tall and...
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Wed, 7 Nov 2012 21:54:28 PST
Jack Skellington Milk Jug Lights http://www.instructables.com/id/Jack-Skellington-Milk-Jug-Lights/
Jack Skellington Milk Jug Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F08/IPUT/H994RCVB/F08IPUTH994RCVB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F08/IPUT/H994RCVB/F08IPUTH994RCVB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F08/IPUT/H994RCVB/F08IPUTH994RCVB.SMALL.jpg Tabitha de Luna I've seen a bunch of ideas out there of decorations you can make with milk jugs but I came up with a new one that's the easiest Halloween decoration EVER! Jack Skellington Heads! That's Splendid! You only need 5 things! Make a bunch of these Jack Skellingtons to light up your walkway and you can eve...
By: Tabitha de Luna

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Wed, 7 Nov 2012 18:25:14 PST
White Chocolate Skulls in PLA Trays http://www.instructables.com/id/White-Chocolate-Skulls-in-PLA-Trays/
White Chocolate Skulls in PLA Trays - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/W56S/H994HVTG/FCJW56SH994HVTG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/W56S/H994HVTG/FCJW56SH994HVTG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/W56S/H994HVTG/FCJW56SH994HVTG.SMALL.jpg akaziuna Every Halloween I make treats to give away.  This year I had two 3D printers at my disposal, so I decided to make 3D printed chocolate mold maker.   I used food safe silicone to cast the chocolate mold from the 3D printed mold form.  Then I cast many, many chocolates.   The skull is from a 3D scan ...
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Wed, 7 Nov 2012 20:11:35 PST
Giant Pumpkins make Giant Jack o Lanterns http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-Pumpkins-make-Giant-Jack-o-Lanterns/
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Wed, 7 Nov 2012 19:58:41 PST
Iron Man http://www.instructables.com/id/Iron-Man/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/AVFU/H67388P8/FXYAVFUH67388P8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/AVFU/H67388P8/FXYAVFUH67388P8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/AVFU/H67388P8/FXYAVFUH67388P8.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo You may not have his billions of dollars. You may not have his sharp wit or sharper goatee. But you can put together a replica Iron Man suit using these 18 Iron Man costumes. Mark II suit? Check. Arc reactors? Check. Repulsors? Got ‘em. This guide even features a War Machine helmet and a Whiplash c...
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Thu, 6 May 2010 14:22:12 PDT
Carl Sagan and The Cosmos http://www.instructables.com/id/Carl-Sagan-and-The-Cosmos/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/2JW1/H94ZBLRT/FLH2JW1H94ZBLRT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/2JW1/H94ZBLRT/FLH2JW1H94ZBLRT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/2JW1/H94ZBLRT/FLH2JW1H94ZBLRT.SMALL.jpg maggiedee This year, my boyfriend and I decided to be Carl Sagan and The Cosmos. His was pretty simple, we went to a thrift store and bought the red turtleneck and tan blazer. He shaved his beard (!), slicked his hair to the side, and carried around his copy of The Cosmos (It was his Vinyl copy of the music)....
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Mon, 5 Nov 2012 13:24:38 PST
Alphonse Elric costume from Fullmetal Alchemist http://www.instructables.com/id/Alphonse-Elric-costume-from-Fullmetal-Alchemist/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/JK2M/H8RVCTOS/FHTJK2MH8RVCTOS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/JK2M/H8RVCTOS/FHTJK2MH8RVCTOS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/JK2M/H8RVCTOS/FHTJK2MH8RVCTOS.SMALL.jpg Tomcat94 "Humankind can not get anything without first giving something in return. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost. That is Alchemy's first law of equlivant exchange. In those days, we really believed that to be the world’s one and only truth." Hello everyone! I'm here to present to you tod...
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Sat, 3 Nov 2012 15:13:11 PDT
Zero Candy Bag for your Jack Skellington Trick-or-Treater http://www.instructables.com/id/Zero-Candy-Bag-for-your-Jack-Skellington-Trick-or-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/R6OH/H8RVM5KK/F9FR6OHH8RVM5KK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/R6OH/H8RVM5KK/F9FR6OHH8RVM5KK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/R6OH/H8RVM5KK/F9FR6OHH8RVM5KK.SMALL.jpg JMM1967 Our five year-old daughter wanted to be Jack Skellington for Halloween. I made the costume, and was planning on making a paper maché head, but then we happened upon a great pre-made head. My daughter then said she wanted a Zero dog to go with her costume. Well, since she needed a way to collect cand...
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Sun, 4 Nov 2012 00:52:48 PDT
Floating Spirit Lights http://www.instructables.com/id/Floating-Spirit-Lights/
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Sun, 4 Nov 2012 00:25:59 PDT
Making Loki's Sceptor / Staff from the Avengers http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Lokis-Septor-Staff-from-the-Avengers/
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Fri, 2 Nov 2012 17:32:19 PDT
Light up Spooky Eyes http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-up-Spooky-Eyes/
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Sat, 3 Nov 2012 16:35:06 PDT
Santee Werewolf http://www.instructables.com/id/Santee-Werewolf/
Santee Werewolf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/6MRY/H91LKPM5/F866MRYH91LKPM5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/6MRY/H91LKPM5/F866MRYH91LKPM5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/6MRY/H91LKPM5/F866MRYH91LKPM5.SMALL.jpg Ballyman The Santee Werewolf is a werewolf I designed and created for the Halloween season. The season lasts all October and into November at my house. This ensures all who enjoy Halloween will get an opportunity to see my latest creations and hopefully have as much fun viewing them as I have had making them...
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Fri, 2 Nov 2012 17:40:32 PDT
How to make a Victorian/Steampunk 4 Gore Underskirt http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-VictorianSteampunk-4-Gore-Underskir/
How to make a Victorian/Steampunk 4 Gore Underskirt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/UP2E/H8RVD781/FEZUP2EH8RVD781.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/UP2E/H8RVD781/FEZUP2EH8RVD781.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/UP2E/H8RVD781/FEZUP2EH8RVD781.SMALL.jpg Janel Norris Please check out my other tutorials, and vote for me in the Halloween Costume Challenge! For more of my costumes please visit www.littlewingsdesign.com/costume.html My store www.etsy.com/shop/ibukij Photos by M.G. Norris Contemporary Photography www.mgnorris.com Sometimes these patterns can be a...
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Fri, 2 Nov 2012 12:56:16 PDT
Haunted Facade http://www.instructables.com/id/Haunted-Facade/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/SWNX/H8CVH1TI/FLESWNXH8CVH1TI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/SWNX/H8CVH1TI/FLESWNXH8CVH1TI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/SWNX/H8CVH1TI/FLESWNXH8CVH1TI.SMALL.jpg jakel Haunted Facade: Not as dificult as it looks, just time consuming. Materials Needed:      1. QTY 13 - 1/8” plywood      2. Qty 10 - 2x4x12 studs      3. Qty 12+- 2x4x8 studs      4. Qty 6 - 1x2x8      5. QTY 2 - 4x4 ½” foam insulation      6. Battleship gray paint and black paint      7. Jigsaw     ...
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Thu, 1 Nov 2012 18:37:16 PDT
Miniature Jack O' Lantern http://www.instructables.com/id/Miniature-Jack-O-Lantern-1/
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Fri, 2 Nov 2012 08:24:43 PDT
frida kahlo costume http://www.instructables.com/id/frida-kahlo-costume/
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Thu, 1 Nov 2012 17:10:08 PDT
Despicable Me Minon Youth Costume http://www.instructables.com/id/Despicable-Me-Minon-Youth-Costume/
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Thu, 1 Nov 2012 12:51:26 PDT
Zombie Pumpkin Bas Relief http://www.instructables.com/id/Zombie-Pumpkin-Bas-Relief/
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 19:07:32 PDT
King Kong & Ann Darrow Costumes http://www.instructables.com/id/King-Kong-Ann-Darrow-Costumes/
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:13:01 PDT
Witch Hat Quick and Easy http://www.instructables.com/id/Witch-Hat-Quick-and-Easy/
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Thu, 1 Nov 2012 10:27:42 PDT
Andy Warhol's Marilyn Monroe http://www.instructables.com/id/Andy-Warhols-Marilyn-Monroe/
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Thu, 1 Nov 2012 09:18:55 PDT
The Death Star Baby Bump http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Death-Star-Baby-Bump/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDB/EKUN/H8TTOK6T/FDBEKUNH8TTOK6T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDB/EKUN/H8TTOK6T/FDBEKUNH8TTOK6T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDB/EKUN/H8TTOK6T/FDBEKUNH8TTOK6T.SMALL.jpg mrguy19187 This is the costume I made for my pregnant wife to hand out candy on Halloween 2012. No, that's no moon, it's a space station! I call this costume "The Battle of Yavin." The death star was painted on with costume makeup paint. The shirt is just black (turned inside out because there was a design on ...
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 22:31:41 PDT
Cthulhu Costume - Latex Body Suit http://www.instructables.com/id/Cthulhu-Costume-Latex-Body-Suit/
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:19:58 PDT
Purple Halloween Candy Monster http://www.instructables.com/id/Purple-Halloween-Candy-Monster/
Purple Halloween Candy Monster - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3E/R0I3/H8CVGVG0/F3ER0I3H8CVGVG0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3E/R0I3/H8CVGVG0/F3ER0I3H8CVGVG0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3E/R0I3/H8CVGVG0/F3ER0I3H8CVGVG0.SMALL.jpg poofrabbit Want a cheap and fun way to pass out candy this Halloween?  Look no further!  This instructable will teach you how to create your very own Halloween Candy Monster as well as give you tips and ideas for other uses for this instructable.  Let's get Started! Materials Needed To create a monster lik...
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:21:51 PDT
How to make a Smoking Pumpkin http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Smoking-Pumpkin/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK3/6B6K/H8XM1NMD/FK36B6KH8XM1NMD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK3/6B6K/H8XM1NMD/FK36B6KH8XM1NMD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK3/6B6K/H8XM1NMD/FK36B6KH8XM1NMD.SMALL.jpg haxworth How to make a Smoking Pumpkin - Great for your halloween party.
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:24:55 PDT
Sally - Nightmare Before Christmas Pumpkin Edition http://www.instructables.com/id/Sally-Nightmare-Before-Christmas-Pumpkin-Edition/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/FONI/H8LVX59M/FWTFONIH8LVX59M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/FONI/H8LVX59M/FWTFONIH8LVX59M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/FONI/H8LVX59M/FWTFONIH8LVX59M.SMALL.jpg Julianne fights Dragons! Sorry for not having a step by step instructable but you can find my instructable on how to make Zero I did not use any "special" tools, just a normal potato peeler(the "spoon" to remove the eyes of potatoes part), knife(cut the top off), spoon(to gut it with) and a handy dandy pen to free hand dra...
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 03:21:58 PDT
Big Mouth Halloween Face Paint!!! http://www.instructables.com/id/Big-Mouth-Halloween-Face-Paint/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/NQ8Z/H8W1VIHN/F0DNQ8ZH8W1VIHN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/NQ8Z/H8W1VIHN/F0DNQ8ZH8W1VIHN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/NQ8Z/H8W1VIHN/F0DNQ8ZH8W1VIHN.SMALL.jpg marquino28 I used a cheap Disguise Kit with five Makeup Sticks cost me less than $2 in a near by store and i used my daughter this time because my wife gave me a hard time!!! First i tried to draw a big mouth in a piece of paper until i got an idea on how to do it and then i applied on a real face!! I am sure ...
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:15:54 PDT
ZERO - Nightmare Before Christmas Pumpkin Edition. http://www.instructables.com/id/Nightmare-Before-Christmas-Pumpkin-Carving-Zero/
ZERO - Nightmare Before Christmas Pumpkin Edition. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/T7KQ/H8RVBZ8B/FJWT7KQH8RVBZ8B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/T7KQ/H8RVBZ8B/FJWT7KQH8RVBZ8B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/T7KQ/H8RVBZ8B/FJWT7KQH8RVBZ8B.SMALL.jpg Julianne fights Dragons! Sorry I'm posting this so late in the game but carved pumpkins don't really last that long in the warm Californian weather(it was 90 degrees the other day). This is the first time in... 9 years since I've carved a pumpkin. Man, that's a long time. So I can say that I'm a beginner to pumpkin carvi...
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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:56:14 PDT
Home Made Mr. Monopoly http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Made-Mr-Monopoly/
Home Made Mr. Monopoly - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/KSZG/H8CVGHHJ/F9MKSZGH8CVGHHJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/KSZG/H8CVGHHJ/F9MKSZGH8CVGHHJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/KSZG/H8CVGHHJ/F9MKSZGH8CVGHHJ.SMALL.jpg tophatproductions This Mr. Monopoly costume I made for Halloween 2012 has won me 4 costume contests in 2 days! In this how to I will show you step by step construction so you can go out and make a winning costume for yourself! Things you will need: 24" Beach Ball Newspaper cut in to 2" x 12" strips Elmer's Glue (or ...
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:08:25 PDT
Carving a Chewbacca Pumpkin http://www.instructables.com/id/Carving-a-Chewbacca-Pumpkin/
Carving a Chewbacca Pumpkin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/3CZ3/H8RK97P2/FFI3CZ3H8RK97P2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/3CZ3/H8RK97P2/FFI3CZ3H8RK97P2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/3CZ3/H8RK97P2/FFI3CZ3H8RK97P2.SMALL.jpg Graphicjack In this instructable I will show the most basic steps to creating a 3D sculpted Chewbacca face in a pumpkin.    The tools I use are exacto knives, clay ribbon tools and small linoleum and wood carving chisels.  Choose what works best  for you and be safe and creative.  What works for me might not be...
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:13:50 PDT
A Mummy Comes to the Party http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Mummy-comes-to-the-Party/
A Mummy Comes to the Party - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/DJ9V/H8LVX3EE/FTKDJ9VH8LVX3EE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/DJ9V/H8LVX3EE/FTKDJ9VH8LVX3EE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/DJ9V/H8LVX3EE/FTKDJ9VH8LVX3EE.SMALL.jpg cookery With Chicken Bones and Green Guts the filling is gushy and yummy and the wrappings are crispy and snappy. A lone eye peeks through and with a stab to the chest a red heart may still be beating…check and see! Perfect for an appetizer platter for the adult party, or supper for the littles before Tric...
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Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:31:53 PDT
kid friendly fluffy tutu! http://www.instructables.com/id/kid-friendly-fluffy-tutu/
kid friendly fluffy tutu! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWY/KPGP/FYIYO4U1/FWYKPGPFYIYO4U1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWY/KPGP/FYIYO4U1/FWYKPGPFYIYO4U1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWY/KPGP/FYIYO4U1/FWYKPGPFYIYO4U1.SMALL.jpg tutu.paris Ever feel the need to don a fluffy tutu? I'll teach you how to make one comparable to tutus sold in boutiques. They are SO easy to make, I don't know why people spend so much on them. I've seen some for $60+!!!! Gather these things All you need to make a smashing good tutu is:1.) Measuring Tap...
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Fri, 21 Aug 2009 22:39:59 PDT
gummy worm ice cubes http://www.instructables.com/id/gummy-worm-ice-cubes/
gummy worm ice cubes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGD/WAJ5/H8RK8RTL/FGDWAJ5H8RK8RTL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGD/WAJ5/H8RK8RTL/FGDWAJ5H8RK8RTL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGD/WAJ5/H8RK8RTL/FGDWAJ5H8RK8RTL.SMALL.jpg jessyratfink Perfect for making Halloween cocktails and mocktails! And everyone needs to find ways to fit more candy into their diet this time of year. :D And gummy worm ice cubes couldn't be more simple! Now everyone can have fancy drinks for the party. what you'll need: ice cube trays gummy worms ...
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Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:10:33 PDT
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Costume http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/34I6/H8RVLMWN/FON34I6H8RVLMWN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/34I6/H8RVLMWN/FON34I6H8RVLMWN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/34I6/H8RVLMWN/FON34I6H8RVLMWN.SMALL.jpg wmorey37 The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Master Splinter home-made group costume.  This project was too big to create a step by step instructable so I just added photos in order from start to finish by section so you can see the steps taken to create each part of the costume.  
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Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:25:20 PDT
Carnivorous pumpkin carving http://www.instructables.com/id/Carnivorous-pumpkin-carving/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/E1PJ/H8I43T9W/FVME1PJH8I43T9W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/E1PJ/H8I43T9W/FVME1PJH8I43T9W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/E1PJ/H8I43T9W/FVME1PJH8I43T9W.SMALL.jpg mcraghead I'm still kind of mad at this dude for biting off my finger.
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Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:38:09 PDT
Floating glowing ghosts http://www.instructables.com/id/Floating-glowing-ghosts/
Floating glowing ghosts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/DWUA/H8RK8RM6/FFQDWUAH8RK8RM6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/DWUA/H8RK8RM6/FFQDWUAH8RK8RM6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/DWUA/H8RK8RM6/FFQDWUAH8RK8RM6.SMALL.jpg electric_piano_5k These ghosts are easy to make, and you won't ruin your bed sheets! I re-used the motorized bicycle mechanism I made a couple of years ago to make the ghosts move.  If you want to do this too it makes it a more ambitious project but you will have the coolest Halloween display on the block! Wh...
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Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:07:22 PDT
The Jack-O-Mobile http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Jack-O-Mobile/
The Jack-O-Mobile - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/H3EE/H8TTNRWK/FSQH3EEH8TTNRWK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/H3EE/H8TTNRWK/FSQH3EEH8TTNRWK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/H3EE/H8TTNRWK/FSQH3EEH8TTNRWK.SMALL.jpg Sky-Monkey I've always been a big fan of Halloween, and ever since I painted my car orange, I've felt the urge to do something Halloween themed with it. So, I decided to turn it into a Jack-O-Lantern. I was originally thinking of using sheet magnets, or a latex paint that would peel off, but I ultimately decid...
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Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:22:18 PDT
Leather Zombie mask http://www.instructables.com/id/Leather-Zombie-mask/
Leather Zombie mask - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/FUQO/H8I43PVC/FV3FUQOH8I43PVC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/FUQO/H8I43PVC/FV3FUQOH8I43PVC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/FUQO/H8I43PVC/FV3FUQOH8I43PVC.SMALL.jpg sircaptaintigerotter This is something very simple that can be made in a couple of hours for those who are some what skilled or about 2 days for someone just starting. I included the basic pattern the rest will have to be done by hand or any style you want, but i will show you how to create the ripped flesh pattern that...
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Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:57:00 PDT
Chick Fil A Dog Costume http://www.instructables.com/id/Chick-Fil-A-Dog-Costume/
Chick Fil A Dog Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/NYHK/H8QEX625/F4INYHKH8QEX625.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/NYHK/H8QEX625/F4INYHKH8QEX625.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/NYHK/H8QEX625/F4INYHKH8QEX625.SMALL.jpg kristylynn84 Jersey Belle, my Boston Terrier, is named after a cow, due to her coloration.  :)  So I thought it would be appropriate to finally dress her as one!  Plus, she loves chicken, so it has to be fate.   Needs Pink fabric for the udders. Khaki fabric for the hooves. White fabric for the tail. Black fa...
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Sat, 27 Oct 2012 18:33:53 PDT
Littlest Marty McFly and his Delorean Push Car http://www.instructables.com/id/Littlest-Marty-McFly-and-his-Delorean-Push-Car/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/DDPE/H8MTNAAG/FWTDDPEH8MTNAAG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/DDPE/H8MTNAAG/FWTDDPEH8MTNAAG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/DDPE/H8MTNAAG/FWTDDPEH8MTNAAG.SMALL.jpg cory4281 It all started with a red puffy vest Cooper already had and a side comment from my husband about Marty McFly in late September. I’ve always loved Back to the Future, and love cars since I was little and grew up going to car shows with my Dad; what better way to tote my 1yr old son around on Hallowee...
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Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:12:42 PDT
Life-sized Spider Cocconed body http://www.instructables.com/id/Life-sized-Spider-Cocconed-body/
Life-sized Spider Cocconed body - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/Y4D5/H8QEWVT0/FZLY4D5H8QEWVT0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/Y4D5/H8QEWVT0/FZLY4D5H8QEWVT0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/Y4D5/H8QEWVT0/FZLY4D5H8QEWVT0.SMALL.jpg ncdodave I got this idea from the following you tube video after googling  "how to build a human spider coccoon" I had to look for a inexpensive and realistic method before I found one I liked and there weren't very many out there so I took ideas from the video and mande my own version. This is how I did it ...
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Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:41:51 PDT
How to make a Flaming Pumpkin http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Flaming-Pumpkin/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXV/8V4Q/H8QEWVRB/FXV8V4QH8QEWVRB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXV/8V4Q/H8QEWVRB/FXV8V4QH8QEWVRB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXV/8V4Q/H8QEWVRB/FXV8V4QH8QEWVRB.SMALL.jpg haxworth How to make a Flaming Pumpkin for your Halloween party.
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Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:44:56 PDT
Tia Dalma Costume from Pirates of the Carribean http://www.instructables.com/id/Tia-Dalma-Costume-from-Pirates-of-the-Carribean/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/O98H/H8CVDE2X/F2KO98HH8CVDE2X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/O98H/H8CVDE2X/F2KO98HH8CVDE2X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/O98H/H8CVDE2X/F2KO98HH8CVDE2X.SMALL.jpg MeltingMirror There are many steps and techniques that I used to make this costume, so wish me luck on my first instructable. I will detail the steps to making each piece of the costume then move to some overall tips. This tutorial is for people with sewing knowledge who can make their own patterns or modify exis...
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Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:26:22 PDT
Polymer Clay Dracula Medallion! http://www.instructables.com/id/Polymer-Clay-Dracula-Medallion/
Polymer Clay Dracula Medallion! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/29NQ/H8QEWTIV/F6M29NQH8QEWTIV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/29NQ/H8QEWTIV/F6M29NQH8QEWTIV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/29NQ/H8QEWTIV/F6M29NQH8QEWTIV.SMALL.jpg HMice I made this really easy Dracula medallion with some fimo, and a little imagination. Have you ever seen those medals that Dracula wears, and thought, "That would be the perfect addition to my vampire costume, but I can't find them in stores!" Well, this this the perfect ible for you, and if you stay ...
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Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:39:15 PDT
Hello Kitty Child's Costume http://www.instructables.com/id/Hello-Kitty-Childs-Costume/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/75W2/H8CVGF9Z/FQ675W2H8CVGF9Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/75W2/H8CVGF9Z/FQ675W2H8CVGF9Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/75W2/H8CVGF9Z/FQ675W2H8CVGF9Z.SMALL.jpg DeandrasCrafts My daughter wanted to be Hello Kitty this year for Halloween. I looked online to see what was available for Hello Kitty costumes and was shocked to see the costs of seemingly simple Hello Kitty costumes to be up to $30 (brand new). As she is still young, I knew she would not be opposed to me putti...
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Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:23:51 PDT