Instructables: exploring - Halloween - featured http://www.instructables.com Mon, 20 May 2013 13:55:50 PDT BLOX v1.01 Pizza "Wings" Costume http://www.instructables.com/id/Pizza-Wings-Costume/
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Fri, 3 May 2013 02:59:43 PDT
Scorpion Tequila Lollipops http://www.instructables.com/id/Scorpion-Lollipops/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/G3PY/HFD10W0S/FDCG3PYHFD10W0S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/G3PY/HFD10W0S/FDCG3PYHFD10W0S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/G3PY/HFD10W0S/FDCG3PYHFD10W0S.SMALL.jpg lmnopeas The scorpion is one of the most feared creatures on earth. Indeed, many of them are poisonous and the sting from their barbed tales can be fatal. All scorpions possess venom to kill or paralyze there prey. However, what most people dont know, is that some scorpions are edible and considered a delica...
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Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:08:55 PDT
Duct Tape Dragon Puppet http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Dragon-Puppet/
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Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:19:00 PST
Peppermint Butler Candy Bag http://www.instructables.com/id/Peppermint-Butler-Candy-Bag/
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Sat, 23 Feb 2013 23:28:07 PST
How to Make Dry Ice - With a Fire Extinguisher! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Dry-Ice-With-a-Fire-Extinguisher/
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Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:44:44 PST
Dexter's "Fried Eggs" http://www.instructables.com/id/Dexters-Fried-Eggs/
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Mon, 7 Jan 2013 21:35:11 PST
Super Simple Pumpkin Cupcakes http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Simple-Pumpkin-Cupcakes/
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Fri, 16 Nov 2012 10:59:42 PST
The Psychoacoustic Bucket from Hell http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Psychoacoustic-Bucket-from-Hell/
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Wed, 7 Nov 2012 16:40:02 PST
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
Fire Hydrant (being peed on by a dog) Costume http://www.instructables.com/id/Fire-Hydrant-being-peed-on-by-a-dog-Costume/
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Fri, 2 Nov 2012 10:28:33 PDT
The true story of Mary Poppins http://www.instructables.com/id/The-true-story-of-Mary-Poppins/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/LY3Y/H994WXAT/FSTLY3YH994WXAT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/LY3Y/H994WXAT/FSTLY3YH994WXAT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/LY3Y/H994WXAT/FSTLY3YH994WXAT.SMALL.jpg 218776 As an Aupair (live-in nanny) of four children I decided to show how  Mary Poppins really ended up, and Halloween is the best time for the nasty truth to come out!  To make this costume I used an umbrella that I cut in the middle using a bush clipper. I used a card board, hot glue and metal hangers ...
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Wed, 7 Nov 2012 16:39:42 PST
Bleeding cupcakes http://www.instructables.com/id/Bleeding-cupcakes/
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Tue, 6 Nov 2012 23:58:48 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
Glowing Halloween Cocktails http://www.instructables.com/id/Glowing-Halloween-Cocktails/
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Tue, 6 Nov 2012 17:20:03 PST
How to Make a Musical, Motorized Glow-in-the-dark-ghost Mobile http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Motion-Activated-Motorized-Glow-in-/
How to Make a Musical, Motorized Glow-in-the-dark-ghost Mobile - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/WKC4/H91LFXPX/FJOWKC4H91LFXPX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/WKC4/H91LFXPX/FJOWKC4H91LFXPX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/WKC4/H91LFXPX/FJOWKC4H91LFXPX.SMALL.jpg ridiculously.awesome This instructable describes how to design and build a motorized glow-in-the-dark, 3D-printed-ghost mobile.  It is not too difficult to make these cute decorations assuming you own or have access to a 3D printer and glow-in-the-dark printing material.  When the lights go out the ghosts take on a whol...
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Wed, 7 Nov 2012 21:43:16 PST
Our Home-made Halloween Costumes! http://www.instructables.com/id/Our-Home-made-Halloween-Costumes/
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Wed, 7 Nov 2012 20:52:03 PST
Muno (from Yo Gabba Gabba) http://www.instructables.com/id/Muno-from-Yo-Gabba-Gabba-1/
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Wed, 7 Nov 2012 22:48:06 PST
Bride and Groom Lego Couple Halloween Costumes http://www.instructables.com/id/Bride-and-Groom-Lego-Couple-Halloween-Costumes/
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Wed, 7 Nov 2012 20:57:23 PST
Build a Giant Tentacle Monster http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Giant-Tentacle-Monster/
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Wed, 7 Nov 2012 21:54:28 PST
Halloween 2012 - Headless Marie Antoinette http://www.instructables.com/id/Halloween-2012-Headless-Marie-Antoinette/
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Wed, 7 Nov 2012 18:00:47 PST
Tim Burton "Corpse Bride" Costumes http://www.instructables.com/id/Tim-Burton-Corpse-Bride-Costumes/
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Wed, 7 Nov 2012 18:13:10 PST
Jack Skellington Milk Jug Lights http://www.instructables.com/id/Jack-Skellington-Milk-Jug-Lights/
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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/
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Wed, 7 Nov 2012 20:11:35 PST
Lion Dog Costume http://www.instructables.com/id/Lion-Dog-Costume/
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Wed, 7 Nov 2012 12:49:09 PST
Bowser Costume Castle with Automated Toys http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Bowser-Castle-Costume-with-Automated-To/
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Wed, 7 Nov 2012 10:09:08 PST
Dexter Theme Party: How to Decorate! http://www.instructables.com/id/Dexter-Theme-Party-How-to-Decorate/
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Wed, 7 Nov 2012 00:26:05 PST
1990 Shredder Costume http://www.instructables.com/id/1990-Shredder-Costume/
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Tue, 6 Nov 2012 20:37:16 PST
Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader (Kid-friendly) http://www.instructables.com/id/Luke-Skywalker-and-Darth-Vader-Kid-friendly/
Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader (Kid-friendly) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/7Q4D/H94ZAVBN/FLB7Q4DH94ZAVBN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/7Q4D/H94ZAVBN/FLB7Q4DH94ZAVBN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/7Q4D/H94ZAVBN/FLB7Q4DH94ZAVBN.SMALL.jpg eric3dee For this Halloween, we were interested in costumes that our boys could wear comfortably.  Not having a mask over their faces or hats that would inevitably be pulled off as well was a must.  Our boys have opposite personalities, so it was fun to dress them as opposing sides of a classic story!  After...
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Tue, 6 Nov 2012 19:14:01 PST
Commander Shepard Steel Reinforced Uniform - Mass Effect 3 http://www.instructables.com/id/Commander-Shepard-Steel-Reinforced-Uniform-Mass-/
Commander Shepard Steel Reinforced Uniform - Mass Effect 3 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/DHT6/H97KN0ZF/FW2DHT6H97KN0ZF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/DHT6/H97KN0ZF/FW2DHT6H97KN0ZF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/DHT6/H97KN0ZF/FW2DHT6H97KN0ZF.SMALL.jpg Cmdr. Vik Hi All, This is my second year making an "epic" Halloween costume. I started work on September 21st 2012 and finished on October 30th.  I based my costume on a uniform from popular video game Mass Effect. It specifically reflects Commander Shepard's non-combat uniform used by default in the openin...
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Tue, 6 Nov 2012 18:22:07 PST
Mr. Fredrickson from UP - Halloween costume, 8mo+ http://www.instructables.com/id/Mr-Fredrickson-from-UP-Halloween-costume-8mo/
Mr. Fredrickson from UP - Halloween costume, 8mo+ - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/Q35S/H8XM1MBF/F6EQ35SH8XM1MBF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/Q35S/H8XM1MBF/F6EQ35SH8XM1MBF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/Q35S/H8XM1MBF/F6EQ35SH8XM1MBF.SMALL.jpg T_Albrecht First, to be completely fair, I have to credit my inspiration for this costume: Stephanie from Auburn Soul Photography.  You can find her website here: www.auburnsoulphotography.com.  Thank you Stephanie!  I love your work. For my son's first Halloween, I dressed him as Mr. Fredrickson from the mov...
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Tue, 6 Nov 2012 17:10:43 PST
Breakfast at Tiffany's http://www.instructables.com/id/Breakfast-at-Tiffanys/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/HES2/H97K26D2/FE2HES2H97K26D2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/HES2/H97K26D2/FE2HES2H97K26D2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/HES2/H97K26D2/FE2HES2H97K26D2.SMALL.jpg tam801 Breakfast at Tiffanys Coustume for person and or dog 1) Black Dress crown comb and pearls did get from costumes direct can use any black dress or pearls u may have. 2) Dog pearls strung on fishinging line 3 separate necklaces I used bulk pearls from Joanne fabric. Dogs tiara from thrift store ...
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Tue, 6 Nov 2012 17:13:25 PST
Spider Costume http://www.instructables.com/id/Spider-Costume/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/TMOL/H8XM1UH5/FB4TMOLH8XM1UH5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/TMOL/H8XM1UH5/FB4TMOLH8XM1UH5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/TMOL/H8XM1UH5/FB4TMOLH8XM1UH5.SMALL.jpg tramle For this Halloween, my hockey loving, HEXBUG crazy second-grader decided he wanted to be a spider. The costume needed to be lighthearted but tough enough to survive the horseplay in the class rooms and hallways, as well as the scheduled school parade. It also had to look fantastic, of course! What i...
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Tue, 6 Nov 2012 16:22:48 PST
Easy Halloween Costumes http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Halloween-Costumes/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/ARY5/H6DWPO14/FJWARY5H6DWPO14.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/ARY5/H6DWPO14/FJWARY5H6DWPO14.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/ARY5/H6DWPO14/FJWARY5H6DWPO14.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Don’t skip this year’s Halloween party because you spent most of October watching football or settling in at school. We’ve got 20 quick, simple Halloween costumes that will make you the life of the party. If you can use scissors and tape, with a dash of sewing skill, you’ll ready to take on any one ...
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Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:52:15 PDT
Halloween Costumes http://www.instructables.com/id/Halloween-Costumes/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/F45V/H6DWVF3F/FC7F45VH6DWVF3F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/F45V/H6DWVF3F/FC7F45VH6DWVF3F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/F45V/H6DWVF3F/FC7F45VH6DWVF3F.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Great Halloween costumes are rare. Too many people pick something up off the rack. Or they use the holiday as an excuse to wear too little in an effort to get noticed. (Not you, though. You’re reading this, so you're clearly making an effort.) Get noticed for the right reasons with an epic Hallowee...
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Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:26:51 PDT
Atreyu riding Falcor from the Neverending Story! http://www.instructables.com/id/Atreyu-riding-Falcor-from-the-Neverending-Story/
Atreyu riding Falcor from the Neverending Story! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/JSMX/H8RVDFVY/F7WJSMXH8RVDFVY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/JSMX/H8RVDFVY/F7WJSMXH8RVDFVY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/JSMX/H8RVDFVY/F7WJSMXH8RVDFVY.SMALL.jpg laurakenora Nothing says Halloween like costumes from cheesy 80s childrens movies!  This build took some patience and a lot of spray glue (I pulled a muscle in my forearm from all the spraying!) but Falcor rides again! Materials for Falcor: Wire fencing Wire cutters Duct Tape Newspaper/paper bags 1 yard of wh...
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Mon, 5 Nov 2012 23:08:58 PST
Octopus Masquerade Mask http://www.instructables.com/id/Octopus-Masquerade-Mask/
Octopus Masquerade Mask - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/F3EC/H91LGE26/FZHF3ECH91LGE26.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/F3EC/H91LGE26/FZHF3ECH91LGE26.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/F3EC/H91LGE26/FZHF3ECH91LGE26.SMALL.jpg LostRite Octopodes are the coolest animals on this planet. It's a widely known fact. Thus, in an effort to become more like our octopus overlords, it is not out of the question to imitate their appearance of awesomeness. In this instructible I will show you how to look completely awesome with this mask. It w...
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Mon, 5 Nov 2012 23:06:16 PST
Composer Bust Statue Costumes http://www.instructables.com/id/Composer-Bust-Statue-Costumes/
Composer Bust Statue Costumes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/75UQ/H94ZAR53/F1H75UQH94ZAR53.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/75UQ/H94ZAR53/F1H75UQH94ZAR53.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/75UQ/H94ZAR53/F1H75UQH94ZAR53.SMALL.jpg davidandora Invited to be members of the audience for the 2008 Martha Stewart Halloween Special, broadcast LIVE from her New York Studios, myself and my 3 guests had only one requirement. We must come dressed as statues. Initially this requirement might sound easy enough, but if you really think about it, most...
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Tue, 6 Nov 2012 08:06:15 PST
Bug-Catching Spider in Web, Part 1 http://www.instructables.com/id/Bug-Catching-Spider-in-Web-Part-1/
Bug-Catching Spider in Web, Part 1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/M61R/H91LKUOE/F5MM61RH91LKUOE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/M61R/H91LKUOE/F5MM61RH91LKUOE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/M61R/H91LKUOE/F5MM61RH91LKUOE.SMALL.jpg idesigner4 This project is a collaboration between bhasudha and idesigner4 (me), students in the Fall 2012 course Things That Think (CSCI 7000) at The University of Colorado - Boulder. The story of our bug-catching spider automaton goes like this: A giant evil spider resides in a big web. One day an unfortuna...
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Tue, 6 Nov 2012 08:09:04 PST
Pumpktris - The Tetris Pumpkin http://www.instructables.com/id/Pumpktris-The-Tetris-Pumpkin/
Pumpktris - The Tetris Pumpkin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/IKGA/H8TTOVW1/FE6IKGAH8TTOVW1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/IKGA/H8TTOVW1/FE6IKGAH8TTOVW1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/IKGA/H8TTOVW1/FE6IKGAH8TTOVW1.SMALL.jpg HaHaBird Who wants grinning faces and candles when you can have an interactive pumpkin this Halloween? Play your favorite block-stacking game on an 8x16 grid carved into the face of the gourd, lit by LEDs and using the stem as a controller. This is a moderately advanced project and requires experience solde...
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Tue, 6 Nov 2012 00:52:01 PST
Interactive Magic Mirror with Candy Dispenser http://www.instructables.com/id/Interactive-Magic-Mirror-with-Candy-Dispenser/
Interactive Magic Mirror with Candy Dispenser - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/SJG1/H91LG0H8/FMCSJG1H91LG0H8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/SJG1/H91LG0H8/FMCSJG1H91LG0H8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/SJG1/H91LG0H8/FMCSJG1H91LG0H8.SMALL.jpg noelportugal For Halloween 2012 I created an interactive Magic Mirror. The Magic Mirror has a sonar (PING)))) sensor that detects when kids are are close. Then the mirror says a few random phrases and automatically drops candy to the bucket. I repurposed my Automatic Candy Dispenser from two years ago. The PING)...
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Mon, 5 Nov 2012 18:34:50 PST
Steve riding a pig Minecraft cardboard halloween costume http://www.instructables.com/id/Steve-riding-a-pig-Minecraft-cardboard-halloween-c/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/5YKQ/H9142SQA/FC15YKQH9142SQA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/5YKQ/H9142SQA/FC15YKQH9142SQA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/5YKQ/H9142SQA/FC15YKQH9142SQA.SMALL.jpg Faelynn My son really wanted to be Steve, riding a pig for Halloween. I had already made a Steve's head from a cardboard box with some styrofoam inside for stabilizing for a Minecraft birthday party he attended earlier in the year.  We primed it and then I painted Steve on, adding in extra skin toned block...
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Mon, 5 Nov 2012 14:45:03 PST
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
Beetlejuice: Lydia's Wedding Dress http://www.instructables.com/id/Beetlejuice-Lydias-Wedding-Dress/
Beetlejuice: Lydia's Wedding Dress - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/0FFP/H8LVXAPR/FID0FFPH8LVXAPR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/0FFP/H8LVXAPR/FID0FFPH8LVXAPR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/0FFP/H8LVXAPR/FID0FFPH8LVXAPR.SMALL.jpg hebephreniac In this instructable I'll walk you through making the Lydia Deetz's iconic red wedding dress from Beetlejuice! This project is best suited for a moderately experienced or very experienced seamstress. We will be following a pattern but there are some parts that you will need to draft yourself (skirt ...
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Mon, 5 Nov 2012 12:11:14 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
Arduino-Controlled Chemical Foam Spewing Pumpkin http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Controlled-Chemical-Foam-Spewing-Pumpkin/
Arduino-Controlled Chemical Foam Spewing Pumpkin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/JAQ9/H8XM1WTV/FCNJAQ9H8XM1WTV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/JAQ9/H8XM1WTV/FCNJAQ9H8XM1WTV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/JAQ9/H8XM1WTV/FCNJAQ9H8XM1WTV.SMALL.gif SF Media Labs If the thought of dozens of tricker-or-treaters in gross-out costumes knocking down your door makes you want to spew, have we got the pumpkin for you! Every time the Arduino-Controlled Chemical Foam Spewing Pumpkin encounters a trick-or-treater at your doorstep, it spews burning chemical foam all ...
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Mon, 5 Nov 2012 11:33:57 PST
Floating Spirit Lights http://www.instructables.com/id/Floating-Spirit-Lights/
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Sun, 4 Nov 2012 00:25:59 PDT
Make a Toy Soldier Halloween Costume for less than $50 (Or cheaper!) http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Toy-Soldier-Halloween-Costume-for-less-than/
Make a Toy Soldier Halloween Costume for less than $50 (Or cheaper!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/HARE/H8TTPISN/F3PHAREH8TTPISN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/HARE/H8TTPISN/F3PHAREH8TTPISN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/HARE/H8TTPISN/F3PHAREH8TTPISN.SMALL.jpg Santasfinest This instructable will show you how to create a "toy soldier" Halloween costume. Sure to win any local costume contest! But don't keep it all to yourself, get together with a few friends, and create a whole army of soldiers! Supplies! Below is a list of supplies that I used. Feel free to add add...
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Sat, 3 Nov 2012 19:18:43 PDT
Leather Iceborn Helmet http://www.instructables.com/id/Leather-Iceborn-Helmet/
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Fri, 2 Nov 2012 22:34:48 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