Instructables: exploring - Green - featured http://www.instructables.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:51:31 PDT BLOX v1.01 Easy Upcycled Tshirt to Dog Toy http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Upcycled-Tshirt-to-Dog-Toy/
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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:22:28 PDT
Designer cardboard photo frames, a mega tutorial http://www.instructables.com/id/Designer-cardboard-photo-frames-a-mega-tutorial/
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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:37:53 PDT
Upcycled Tshirt Market Bag (Easy and Super Low Sew!) http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycled-Tshirt-Market-Bag-Easy-and-Super-Low-Sew/
Upcycled Tshirt Market Bag (Easy and Super Low Sew!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9I/NHIQ/HHS9T14H/F9INHIQHHS9T14H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9I/NHIQ/HHS9T14H/F9INHIQHHS9T14H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9I/NHIQ/HHS9T14H/F9INHIQHHS9T14H.SMALL.jpg purelily I have a pile of tees from various road races and have always said that I'll turn them into a tshirt quilt... but that may never happen, so I'm doing the next best thing and upcycling them into market bags to take to the farmer's market!  This is an easy project that's so low sew that you could even...
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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:04:24 PDT
Shipping pallet stool http://www.instructables.com/id/Shipping-pallet-stool/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/TBOZ/HHS9D2DP/FXWTBOZHHS9D2DP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/TBOZ/HHS9D2DP/FXWTBOZHHS9D2DP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/TBOZ/HHS9D2DP/FXWTBOZHHS9D2DP.SMALL.jpg thomseal There are plenty of old shipping pallets floating around, which frequently become reappropriated in the form of tables and chairs. The wood used in shipping pallets is of low quality, but by cutting it up and laminating it back together, strength and new aesthetic can be achieved.  Tools/Materials:...
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Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:49:01 PDT
How to make a Fun Flower Fence http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Fun-Flower-Fence/
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Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:40:58 PDT
Genmaicha - roasted rice tea http://www.instructables.com/id/Genmaicha-roasted-rice-tea/
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Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:22:20 PDT
I Love Papercrete http://www.instructables.com/id/I-Love-Papercrete/
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Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:02:38 PDT
Tiny Green Tea Garden http://www.instructables.com/id/Tiny-Green-Tea-Garden/
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Sat, 8 Jun 2013 18:33:09 PDT
How to make a Bottle Building http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Bottle-Building/
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Thu, 6 Jun 2013 22:49:11 PDT
Tiny Terrariums http://www.instructables.com/id/Tiny-Terrariums-1/
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Thu, 6 Jun 2013 23:10:43 PDT
Newspaper Planters http://www.instructables.com/id/Newspaper-Planters/
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Mon, 3 Jun 2013 04:25:53 PDT
Upcycled Auto-Watering Garden Aliens http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycled-Auto-Watering-Garden-Aliens/
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Sat, 1 Jun 2013 17:17:35 PDT
Raised Planter Bed from Pallets http://www.instructables.com/id/Raised-Planter-Bed-from-Pallets/
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Fri, 31 May 2013 20:48:04 PDT
Recycled ikea-bag backpack http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-ikea-bag-backpack/
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Tue, 28 May 2013 15:28:40 PDT
Create Your Own Solar Powered Mason Jar Nightlight from Junk http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-Your-Own-Solar-Powered-Mason-Jar-Nightlight/
Create Your Own Solar Powered Mason Jar Nightlight from Junk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/RLV9/HH2VZDFT/FN8RLV9HH2VZDFT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/RLV9/HH2VZDFT/FN8RLV9HH2VZDFT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/RLV9/HH2VZDFT/FN8RLV9HH2VZDFT.SMALL.jpg mazzmn It's spring which of course means two things:   - Rain, snow and snow-shovels have left wornout, damaged and broken solar garden lights in the yard.   - Garden centers are running specials on new solar lights (I found several stores selling them for $1 each) I managed to avoid throwing out several ...
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Sun, 26 May 2013 10:03:32 PDT
Coconut Shell Jewelry Box http://www.instructables.com/id/Coconut-Shell-Jewelry-Box/
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Sat, 25 May 2013 01:37:20 PDT
Love a Tree? Make a Tassel Necklace http://www.instructables.com/id/Love-a-Tree-Make-a-Tassel-Necklace/
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Fri, 24 May 2013 18:31:27 PDT
Upcycled Wine Bottle Watering 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...
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Mon, 20 May 2013 13:37:50 PDT
3D Objects from Recycled Materials http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Objects-from-Recycled-Materials/
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Mon, 20 May 2013 09:45:51 PDT
Emergency Light/Charger from Fire & Water http://www.instructables.com/id/Emergency-LED-powered-by-Fire/
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Thu, 16 May 2013 00:04:27 PDT
Snapple, Steel and Green Fire: Bride of Spirit Lantern http://www.instructables.com/id/Bride-of-Spirit-Lantern/
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Mon, 13 May 2013 06:53:20 PDT
Bike Generator Patio Furniture Made from Recycled Materials w/ Voltage Regulated Battery Charging System http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Generator-Patio-Furniture-Made-from-Recycled-/
Bike Generator Patio Furniture Made from Recycled Materials w/ Voltage Regulated Battery Charging System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F52/VIWN/HGH71Q7L/F52VIWNHGH71Q7L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F52/VIWN/HGH71Q7L/F52VIWNHGH71Q7L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F52/VIWN/HGH71Q7L/F52VIWNHGH71Q7L.SMALL.jpg KlockworkKevin For this project I refined some of the lessons I've learned building (or trying to build) bike generators in the past in an attempt to build one that was quiet, less obtrusive in our living space, and capable of being used by a bicycle without any modifications or additions to the bicycle. The Table...
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Sun, 12 May 2013 15:39:01 PDT
Enhancing the Bike-to-Work-Day experience http://www.instructables.com/id/Enhancing-the-Bike-to-Work-Day-experience/
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Mon, 13 May 2013 21:30:18 PDT
Book Bead Earrings http://www.instructables.com/id/Book-Bead-Earrings/
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Thu, 9 May 2013 22:52:45 PDT
Super easy natural fertilizer http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-easy-natural-fertilizer/
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Mon, 6 May 2013 07:26:19 PDT
Lasagne Verdi http://www.instructables.com/id/Lasagne-Verdi/
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Wed, 1 May 2013 12:33:55 PDT
Smartphone Charger Powered by Fire http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-Charger-Powered-by-Fire/
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Wed, 1 May 2013 11:03:17 PDT
Simple Green House/Seed Starter http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Green-HouseSeed-Starter/
Simple Green House/Seed Starter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/4NV4/HFSHFILJ/F2G4NV4HFSHFILJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/4NV4/HFSHFILJ/F2G4NV4HFSHFILJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/4NV4/HFSHFILJ/F2G4NV4HFSHFILJ.SMALL.jpg sgfidlin In this instructable I will show you how to make a simple green house out of a clear plastic container. Materials -seeds -dirt -clear plastic container -paper towel   Paper Towel Fold a paper towel so it will fit into the plastic container. Make sure you have at least three layers of paper tow...
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Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:26:08 PDT
DIY humidity dome for seedlings http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-humidity-dome-for-seedlings/
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Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:55:22 PDT
homage to duchamp's bicycle wheel - a dual mode led lamp (DC hub generator or AC plugin) http://www.instructables.com/id/homage-to-duchamps-bicycle-wheel-a-dual-mode-le/
homage to duchamp's bicycle wheel - a dual mode led lamp (DC hub generator or AC plugin) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/OGBL/HFD1JTWW/FUCOGBLHFD1JTWW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/OGBL/HFD1JTWW/FUCOGBLHFD1JTWW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/OGBL/HFD1JTWW/FUCOGBLHFD1JTWW.SMALL.jpg pobriant In honor of the 100th year of  Marcel Duchamp's most famous "ready made" creation, the bicycle wheel lamp and generator. This is  a dual mode led lamp  for plugging in an AC LED bulb or spin it yourself for powering DC LEDs (with battery backup.)  Choose the  green option with Cree's latest LED 9.5...
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Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:13:58 PDT
DIY Sandals from Old Flip Flops + T-Shirt http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Sandals-from-Old-Flip-Flops-T-Shirt/
DIY Sandals from Old Flip Flops + T-Shirt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/6KVV/HF23RRIM/FUE6KVVHF23RRIM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/6KVV/HF23RRIM/FUE6KVVHF23RRIM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/6KVV/HF23RRIM/FUE6KVVHF23RRIM.SMALL.jpg Wuffle 1. What did you make? I wanted a pair of simple, comfy summer shoes; I had a pair of old flip flops that were fraying and had pokey sequins. My mom had a bag of cloths we were about to donate so I had a nice selection of old t-shirts to choose from for the straps. 2. How did you make it? I got the ...
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Mon, 8 Apr 2013 15:08:20 PDT
Bike Wheel Laundry Airer http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Wheel-Laundry-Airer/
Bike Wheel Laundry Airer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/2TLX/HF243NU3/FJ52TLXHF243NU3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/2TLX/HF243NU3/FJ52TLXHF243NU3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/2TLX/HF243NU3/FJ52TLXHF243NU3.SMALL.jpg JohanJShaw Here in the UK, we love drying our laundry outside . . . It is free, 100% environmentally friendly and it is always raining in England. Oh well, did I mention that it is free? So check out this bicycle-related Instructable that I actually use. Features Approx 20 feet of drying space. Des...
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Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:17:18 PDT
Modular Water Jug Storage Bins http://www.instructables.com/id/Modular-Water-Jug-Storage-Bins/
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Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:45:34 PST
Plywood Utility Shelf http://www.instructables.com/id/Plywood-Utility-Shelf/
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Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:10:25 PDT
LED Longboard Under-glow http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Longboard-Under-glow/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/ALI8/H2MYK8YI/FXGALI8H2MYK8YI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/ALI8/H2MYK8YI/FXGALI8H2MYK8YI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/ALI8/H2MYK8YI/FXGALI8H2MYK8YI.SMALL.jpg jnajmy Hey guys! So about a year ago I made my first Instructables on a new idea i came up with. It was a skateboard with under-glow. After a lot of positive feed back from the Instructables community, friend, and family, I decided i wanted to start making longboards and skateboards with LED lights on the ...
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Tue, 5 Mar 2013 23:28:30 PST
How to make a travel fork-spoon out of wood http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-travel-fork-spoon-out-of-wood/
How to make a travel fork-spoon out of wood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/JM7C/HD8Z1ARB/FZ6JM7CHD8Z1ARB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/JM7C/HD8Z1ARB/FZ6JM7CHD8Z1ARB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/JM7C/HD8Z1ARB/FZ6JM7CHD8Z1ARB.SMALL.jpg uncoolpizza I like the idea of portable utensils, but often they have long handles, too many features, or folding parts that make them too clunky for carrying day-to-day. I saw this great utensil in a blog about minimizing one's waste called the "No Trash Project." The author of the blog posted a photo of their...
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Mon, 18 Feb 2013 02:28:57 PST
Rain Barrels, Chicken Coops, and Solar Panels http://www.instructables.com/id/Rain-Barrels-Chicken-Coops-and-Solar-Panels/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/WVG6/GHDS6OBK/FG5WVG6GHDS6OBK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/WVG6/GHDS6OBK/FG5WVG6GHDS6OBK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/WVG6/GHDS6OBK/FG5WVG6GHDS6OBK.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Welcome to Rain Barrels, Chicken Coops, and Solar Panels: projects to get you off the grid, a collection of awesome do-it-yourself projects from Instructables.com! The Instructables editors have chosen some of our best do-it-yourself off-the-grid projects to educate and inspire you to make great th...
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Thu, 8 Sep 2011 15:32:33 PDT
Milk Crate Credenza http://www.instructables.com/id/Milk-Crate-Credenza/
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Tue, 5 Feb 2013 18:24:29 PST
How to Get Cheap Solar Power http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Get-Cheap-Solar-Power/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/RQ1X/GR6ZJRVB/FUURQ1XGR6ZJRVB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/RQ1X/GR6ZJRVB/FUURQ1XGR6ZJRVB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/RQ1X/GR6ZJRVB/FUURQ1XGR6ZJRVB.SMALL.jpg zazenergy Unleash the power of free and cheap solar energy and get your family off the grid with these 14 solar-themed Instructables. Learn how to make your own solar panels for less, build a solar over, solar powered phone charger and much much more! Instructables is the most popular project-sharing communi...
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Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:53:01 PDT
Paper-Green a new way to recycle and plant http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Green-a-new-way-to-recycle-and-plant/
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Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:30:30 PST
Design Your Own Functional Art! http://www.instructables.com/id/Design-Your-Own-Functional-Art/
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Sun, 20 Jan 2013 13:17:50 PST
Garden Charms http://www.instructables.com/id/Garden-Charms/
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Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:37:06 PST
18" Round LED Infinity Mirror Kit http://www.instructables.com/id/18-Round-Infinity-Mirror-Kit/
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Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:06:23 PST
Greenhouse Project http://www.instructables.com/id/Greenhouse-Project/
Greenhouse Project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/EHUR/HAQ3D080/FKEEHURHAQ3D080.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/EHUR/HAQ3D080/FKEEHURHAQ3D080.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/EHUR/HAQ3D080/FKEEHURHAQ3D080.SMALL.jpg RoeyLeon Hello everyone  me and my dad decided to build a small , 4 meter X 80 cm Greenhouse up against the wall of our house. it took us something like two weeks of hard work at the weekends ,but as you will see , it paid off eventually. hope you enjoy ! Roey Shopping list Materials : Plexiglas - 3...
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Thu, 17 Jan 2013 01:56:05 PST
How to Make Slime (Ninja Turtle Ooze) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Slime-Ninja-Turtle-Ooze/
How to Make Slime (Ninja Turtle Ooze) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/E6IT/HAQ2ZU69/F8HE6ITHAQ2ZU69.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/E6IT/HAQ2ZU69/F8HE6ITHAQ2ZU69.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/E6IT/HAQ2ZU69/F8HE6ITHAQ2ZU69.SMALL.jpg The King of Random Watch the Video! Hey, look at this! There's a broken canister of mutant ooze leaking down into the sewers! But don't worry because this sticky slime is non-toxic, and it's so easy to make, a 3 year old can do it! Watch this video to see how! Gather These Materials Inspired by Dr. Anne Helme...
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Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:10:49 PST
PPlanter urinal, sink, + planter! http://www.instructables.com/id/PPlanter-urinal-sink-planter/
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Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:41:42 PST
MAKE YOUR OWN SEA-GLASS MULCH! 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.
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Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:27:03 PST
Headphone Hybrid Tube Amp (SSMH) http://www.instructables.com/id/Headphone-Hybrid-Tube-Amp-SSMH/
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Sun, 6 Jan 2013 18:12:24 PST
DIY Holiday Storage Container From Suitcases http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Holiday-Storage-Container-From-Suitcases/
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Tue, 1 Jan 2013 21:19:14 PST
{JELLO Cookies} http://www.instructables.com/id/JELLO-Cookies/
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Sun, 30 Dec 2012 19:21:05 PST