http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 04:16:45 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-peanut-butter-tactical-knife-drop/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/74OM/HGZNSBFI/FKI74OMHGZNSBFI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/74OM/HGZNSBFI/FKI74OMHGZNSBFI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/74OM/HGZNSBFI/FKI74OMHGZNSBFI.SMALL.jpg DootMadskills This is the same Idea as the peanut butter leg drop I made for a handgun. This is a very simple project regardless of what you attach to it that is why I left it strapless and made to fit my specific knife holster. What I am trying to get across is the use of recycled plastic and old fabric. Customi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 07:25:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Really-fast-basic-recycled-handgun-holster-idea/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3B/LN5Y/HGZO2D57/F3BLN5YHGZO2D57.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3B/LN5Y/HGZO2D57/F3BLN5YHGZO2D57.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3B/LN5Y/HGZO2D57/F3BLN5YHGZO2D57.SMALL.jpg DootMadskills For every one project I start, I tend to branch off into three more. Reminder! 90% of all projects I make are free or 100% recycled materials. At most ill buy things at yard sales I find to recycle. This is fabric from a computer bag and again I say this is a rough idea and not perfect.
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 06:42:33 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 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 stuff we cut from a massive blowdown tree and you can see from the back, I used about ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 08:29:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-map-decor-for-your-home-aka-what-to-do-if-yo/
DIY map decor for your home! aka, what to do if you have tons of maps laying around. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/AGXS/HGU2DGV5/F14AGXSHGU2DGV5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/AGXS/HGU2DGV5/F14AGXSHGU2DGV5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/AGXS/HGU2DGV5/F14AGXSHGU2DGV5.SMALL.jpg vphambruin I am doing a whole series of “apartment map décor” because: 1) I have a TON of old National Geographic maps (the giant kind, too.. not the normal paper maps!) and  2) I needed some decor for my new apartment.  A common idea I saw was framing an area of the map, or simple wall hangings of antique or...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 08:24:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/UPcycled-Sandals-re-using-bike-tube-and-cardboa/
UP(cycled) Sandals: re-using bike tube and cardboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/JPVZ/HGU2PLNG/FUEJPVZHGU2PLNG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/JPVZ/HGU2PLNG/FUEJPVZHGU2PLNG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/JPVZ/HGU2PLNG/FUEJPVZHGU2PLNG.SMALL.jpg CloudsDriftingBy Here are the materials you will need: cardboard, bike tubing, scissors, a pen, and duct tape. Acquire used tubes or tires I rode my bike over to the local bike shop, and they let me look thru their dumpster. Select some dry tubes. Make a cardboard sole Using cardboard, trace around your foot, ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 06:52:07 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 ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 00:31:14 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 13:37:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Rally-Towel-Jacket/
Recycled Rally Towel Jacket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRE/A5HW/HGIEW0FW/FREA5HWHGIEW0FW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRE/A5HW/HGIEW0FW/FREA5HWHGIEW0FW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRE/A5HW/HGIEW0FW/FREA5HWHGIEW0FW.SMALL.jpg HenryBasenji A recent closet clean-out revealed an accumulation of an alarming number of rally towels in our home. Once they have been wrung of the tears they have absorbed (as you can see from this collection, largely tears of disappointment rather than joy) what can one do with such a collection? How many dish...
By: HenryBasenji

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 20:28:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycled-Marmite-Jar-Tea-Light/
Upcycled Marmite Jar Tea Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/HWN2/HGU2P00L/FNPHWN2HGU2P00L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/HWN2/HGU2P00L/FNPHWN2HGU2P00L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/HWN2/HGU2P00L/FNPHWN2HGU2P00L.SMALL.jpg SuicidalBarrelRoll Marmite, love or hate? I'm personally on the fence, but I love cool reusage of stuff like jars, tins (go altoids!), so one day, after using up the Marmitey dregs in a pot to make a rice cake sandwich, this popped into my head. Remove Back Label Using water, nail polish remover, patience and fing...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 14:51:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Sky-lamp-instructable-in-progress/
Cardboard Sky lamp (instructable in progress) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/G0H0/HFPTRFI1/FNNG0H0HFPTRFI1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/G0H0/HFPTRFI1/FNNG0H0HFPTRFI1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/G0H0/HFPTRFI1/FNNG0H0HFPTRFI1.SMALL.jpg Mad inventor Hello everyone! this is the first project I made since I quit My job and became a freelance industrial designer/builder. I'm quite thrilled with this, and I'm taking a lot of risk, but it's worth it 100% My idea is to make decorative objects, furniture and lamps using reused or recycled materials; ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 13:03:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Reuse-Reuse-Reuse-Beer-Cup-Edition/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/WX70/HGO9IQ6P/FE7WX70HGO9IQ6P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/WX70/HGO9IQ6P/FE7WX70HGO9IQ6P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/WX70/HGO9IQ6P/FE7WX70HGO9IQ6P.SMALL.jpg Tater Zoid I like beer and know a lot of great people. I go to all of their parties. Years ago, I noticed that there were a ton of half full (optimist) cups everywhere. To circumvent this problem, (a big one if you don't like to see wasted beers) I started writing my name on my cup. I also brought my cup home ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 15:14:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-automatic-closing-door-using-water/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/UWRA/HGIEVXYH/FZFUWRAHGIEVXYH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/UWRA/HGIEVXYH/FZFUWRAHGIEVXYH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/UWRA/HGIEVXYH/FZFUWRAHGIEVXYH.SMALL.jpg out-of-the-box  I am not the only one that has been annoyed by someone not closing my bed room door and from that comes this, an automatic closing door! After a while of wondering how I could make my door close by itself I realized I was over looking the simplicity in the task I wanted to acheive. Its so easy you ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 18:15:56 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/Recycle-Handwarmer-Heater-Incl-Autodesk-Invento/
Recycle Handwarmer / Heater Incl. Autodesk Inventor image - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/0CE0/HGH6XK18/F950CE0HGH6XK18.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/0CE0/HGH6XK18/F950CE0HGH6XK18.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/0CE0/HGH6XK18/F950CE0HGH6XK18.SMALL.jpg Martijn_huis For this instructable I'm going to make a hand warmer / small heater, I'm building it out of recycled materials and a tea candle. I chose the cylinder because it fits a candle and is designed to give off access heat. This means that the heat of the candle(about 47 Watt's) is distributed over a large...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 06:49:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Save-Money-Help-The-Environment/
Save Money & Help The Environment - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2M/04RR/HGH093NS/F2M04RRHGH093NS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2M/04RR/HGH093NS/F2M04RRHGH093NS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2M/04RR/HGH093NS/F2M04RRHGH093NS.SMALL.jpg the cat expert In this Instructable, I will teach you tips how to help the environment, help your wallet, and save the world.  Oh, and don't forget to vote for me in the Green Design Contest. Reduce Consumerism. people say it's awful, and never do anything about it. But if you cut down on the products you buy,...
By: the cat expert

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 19:51:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pistachio-Shell-Eco-Earrings/
Pistachio Shell Eco Earrings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/54ZJ/H3Z3U7WR/FTK54ZJH3Z3U7WR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/54ZJ/H3Z3U7WR/FTK54ZJH3Z3U7WR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/54ZJ/H3Z3U7WR/FTK54ZJH3Z3U7WR.SMALL.jpg Sandstorm12 My Artist Corner...The Pistachio Phenomenon I just wanted to know where do all the pistachio shells go? I hear there's an island the size of Texas somewhere in the Pacific, oh wait, I think that one is made of nothing but plastic. I also hear that some of the jewelry and art I have purchased are ma...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 08:56:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CBTL-Beverage-Capsules-recycle-and-reuse-also-/
CBTL Beverage Capsules -- recycle and reuse (also Starbucks Versimo pods) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/FSD7/HFPTJXPE/FIXFSD7HFPTJXPE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/FSD7/HFPTJXPE/FIXFSD7HFPTJXPE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/FSD7/HFPTJXPE/FIXFSD7HFPTJXPE.SMALL.jpg Exocetid This Instructable explores my experiments with CBTL coffee maker capsules by Caffitaly. I have a CBTL Americano machine that I bought off eBay for $76 (see photo). The Americano is capable of producing coffee, tea, espresso and hot chocolate. It is compact and easy to use. I bought it for my office...
By: Exocetid

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 20:28:44 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/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/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/toy-coil-ring/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/TK1K/HFWSUSFN/FYUTK1KHFWSUSFN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/TK1K/HFWSUSFN/FYUTK1KHFWSUSFN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/TK1K/HFWSUSFN/FYUTK1KHFWSUSFN.SMALL.jpg lanzadora with a glue gun with black glue you can turn any finger-fitting stainless steal coil with some small toys into very special , comfortable rings . just glue the toy in a safe position on the coil so the glue penetrates the coil a bit .
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 15:05:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-cabinet-for-airbrush/
Building a cabinet for airbrush - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/I2E0/HFSH59K5/FC4I2E0HFSH59K5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/I2E0/HFSH59K5/FC4I2E0HFSH59K5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/I2E0/HFSH59K5/FC4I2E0HFSH59K5.SMALL.jpg Sebdec What you need: - 1 night cabinet (bought secondhand for 5euro) would be interesting if you find one with a wooden board at the bottom front. (like in the picture) - 2 pc fans (secondhand) - best is 120mm. The bigger, the more airflow. - 1 old powersupply for pc. - some self adhesive led (touch)light...
By: Sebdec

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 06:12:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Plastic-Finger-Picks/
DIY Plastic Finger Picks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/IW6M/HFWSUL81/FWCIW6MHFWSUL81.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/IW6M/HFWSUL81/FWCIW6MHFWSUL81.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/IW6M/HFWSUL81/FWCIW6MHFWSUL81.SMALL.jpg pie R []ed I did this project because I broke my nail one time too many. I play clawhammer banjo, and to get the tone I like I need my nail out past my finger tip. Most commercial finger picks are made of brass, steel, or hard plastic. Unlike natural fingernail, these materials don't have give when they hit a...
By: pie R []ed

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 16:21:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cat-Perch-Tree-From-Junk/
Cat Perch Tree From Junk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLQ/24RW/HFSHVR1W/FLQ24RWHFSHVR1W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLQ/24RW/HFSHVR1W/FLQ24RWHFSHVR1W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLQ/24RW/HFSHVR1W/FLQ24RWHFSHVR1W.SMALL.jpg DragonSlaveArmory This is an easy to build cat tree with minimal tools using junk you may have laying around in just a couple of hours. I went picking over at dads to collect some wood, PVC pipe, rope, carpet, and a plastic tub. 50' of rope only got us 1' of wrapped pipe so I need to go get some more, but for now I a...
By: DragonSlaveArmory

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 18:31:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Air-Conditioner-Condensation-Reclamation/
Air Conditioner Condensation Reclamation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/GIMR/HG85C6VQ/FZPGIMRHG85C6VQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/GIMR/HG85C6VQ/FZPGIMRHG85C6VQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/GIMR/HG85C6VQ/FZPGIMRHG85C6VQ.SMALL.jpg Flyingspyder My air conditioner runs most of the summer and the condinsation line drips and keeps the side of my driveway wet and the ground soggy. I kept a three gallon bucket under it last year and emptied it out at least twice daily to water some new trees and plants. What I needed was a way to automaticly dr...
By: Flyingspyder

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 08:25:31 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/Mountain-Bike-Tear-Down-and-Rebuild/
Mountain Bike - Re"cycled" Bicycle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/6JI7/HFD1DV0L/FP36JI7HFD1DV0L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/6JI7/HFD1DV0L/FP36JI7HFD1DV0L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/6JI7/HFD1DV0L/FP36JI7HFD1DV0L.SMALL.jpg Jetman50   I recently found a pile of 5 mountain bikes that someone was throwing out. I picked what looked like the best two out of the bunch. I knew my chances of either one of them being in riding condition was slim but I figured I might be able to make one out of two. It turns out that I was right, one ha...
By: Jetman50

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 16:01:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycle-ceramics-into-awesome-Mosaic-stepping-ston/
Recycle ceramics into awesome Mosaic stepping stones - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/22R8/HFSHG2YT/FO422R8HFSHG2YT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/22R8/HFSHG2YT/FO422R8HFSHG2YT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/22R8/HFSHG2YT/FO422R8HFSHG2YT.SMALL.jpg CloudsDriftingBy I am a Middle School Art Teacher, and sometimes after a round of firing ceramics, there are pieces left over. Over the years, the pile gets bigger and bigger. One day, I decided to make a Mosaic! This is exciting, one, because I get to give the kids hammers and ask them to smash up pottery, and two,...
By: CloudsDriftingBy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 13:43:53 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-reuse-a-coffee-can-Pencil-holder/
How to reuse a coffee can -- Pencil holder! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/VEE5/HFPTICHR/FQKVEE5HFPTICHR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/VEE5/HFPTICHR/FQKVEE5HFPTICHR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/VEE5/HFPTICHR/FQKVEE5HFPTICHR.SMALL.jpg elewis03 Today I recovered an old coffee can with felt, slapped on some felt flowers and called it a pencil holder. Here's how I did it! I used: Felt (three different colors) Coffee can (small/medium sized -- 11.3 oz.) Scissors Hot glue gun Clean the can First, I took off the label from the coffee can an...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:59:18 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 ...
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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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:04:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Compost-Drying-Bin-out-of-left-over-Wood-Metal-/
Compost / Drying Bin out of left over Wood, Metal , and Hardware - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/5J30/HFSHUOA6/FNC5J30HFSHUOA6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/5J30/HFSHUOA6/FNC5J30HFSHUOA6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/5J30/HFSHUOA6/FNC5J30HFSHUOA6.SMALL.jpg Gunther45 The backyard was cut the other day so I was raking up piles of the tall wild grass and putting them into piles to dry. My plan is to use them for compost but wanted them to dry well first to use as the brown matter. I am new to this so bare with me on the composting aspect. I am sure it is already s...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:46:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Thrift-shop-dress-makeover/
Thrift shop dress makeover - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/W5PZ/HFPTIAWW/F7YW5PZHFPTIAWW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/W5PZ/HFPTIAWW/F7YW5PZHFPTIAWW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/W5PZ/HFPTIAWW/F7YW5PZHFPTIAWW.SMALL.jpg katvanlew This is a great project for a beginner seamstress. Most thrift shops have several old prom dresses to choose from. There are few things more frustrating than spending $40 on fabric and a pattern and then realizing you cut it out wrong. Sometimes I get an idea for an article of clothing but don't wan...
By: katvanlew

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:16:08 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...
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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/RPCB-Recycled-Pallet-Compost-Box/
R.P.C.B (Recycled Pallet Compost Box) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/TGUC/HFSHT7DY/FWQTGUCHFSHT7DY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/TGUC/HFSHT7DY/FWQTGUCHFSHT7DY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/TGUC/HFSHT7DY/FWQTGUCHFSHT7DY.SMALL.jpg ancaf33 This is how I made my compost box out of pallets. I even used the nails that held together the pallet. What you'll need: Pallets (obviously) Hammer (helps a lot) Saw (not the movie) Let's get crackin' shall we? Begin by hammering of the wood from the pallets and removing the nails from them. ...
By: ancaf33

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:50:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-own-seed-starter-cups-That-are-G/
How to make your own seed-starter cups- That are GOOD for plants! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/YTUU/HFSHEWBQ/FPXYTUUHFSHEWBQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/YTUU/HFSHEWBQ/FPXYTUUHFSHEWBQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/YTUU/HFSHEWBQ/FPXYTUUHFSHEWBQ.SMALL.jpg UnknownAmy A way to use recycled materials to make your own free seed cups. These are biodegradable, so there is no transplant shock, and include some coffee grounds for a natural nutrient source as the seeds grow! So far I have had great luck with these little cups- the seeds love them. Inspired by a need for...
By: UnknownAmy

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:30:12 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/Recycled-Dog-House-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/YNHE/HFWST9MJ/FU1YNHEHFWST9MJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/YNHE/HFWST9MJ/FU1YNHEHFWST9MJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/YNHE/HFWST9MJ/FU1YNHEHFWST9MJ.SMALL.jpg pitekus :)
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:00:03 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/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/Push-Scooter-from-an-Old-Bicycle-and-Salvaged-Part/
Push Scooter from an Old Bicycle and Salvaged Parts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/H0A2/HFSHSISL/FU0H0A2HFSHSISL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/H0A2/HFSHSISL/FU0H0A2HFSHSISL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/H0A2/HFSHSISL/FU0H0A2HFSHSISL.SMALL.jpg troopersmachine My Son dragged home a little bent up push scooter that he found on the side of the road.  It had small wheels that could not roll in our sand and the frame scraped in every dip and hole.  We decided it was just not the right fit for our dirt road, so he asked if there was one that would work better....
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:45:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tulip-Ribbon-Trim-and-Pleated-T-Shirt/
Pleated T With Pretty Purple Tulip Trim - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F75/Y34O/HFPTGY11/F75Y34OHFPTGY11.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F75/Y34O/HFPTGY11/F75Y34OHFPTGY11.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F75/Y34O/HFPTGY11/F75Y34OHFPTGY11.SMALL.jpg shazni This is a beautiful ribbon trim...I call it The Tulip...cause it looks like it! It's actually used in smocking...but when using in ribbons...you only do one row pattern and you get this beautiful ribbon trim. The Tulip Ribbon Trim- Materials Satin Ribbon-  washed so the starch is removed...which...
By: shazni

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:07:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Handlebar-Bike-Rack/
Recycled Handlebar Bike Rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F23/KESH/HGH6K542/F23KESHHGH6K542.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F23/KESH/HGH6K542/F23KESHHGH6K542.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F23/KESH/HGH6K542/F23KESHHGH6K542.SMALL.jpg veryrealperson My dear beloved bike Gunther met an untimely demise when he and I "won the door prize" (got doored) and he was sent careening off into the Great Bicycle Beyond. This project is dedicated in his memory (and created with some of his remains ;) THIS INSTRUCTABLE WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO MAKE A WALL-MOUN...
By: veryrealperson

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:03:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Milk-carton-seedling-container/
Milk carton seedling container - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/GBV9/HFSH4Y8F/FFNGBV9HFSH4Y8F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/GBV9/HFSH4Y8F/FFNGBV9HFSH4Y8F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/GBV9/HFSH4Y8F/FFNGBV9HFSH4Y8F.SMALL.jpg upcycled.be Throwing away your milk cartons? Try this before you do. They'll make a nice seedling container. All you need is: - milk carton - knive - soil - seeds... Cut the milk carton Couldn't be easier. Cut away one side. Leave an edge, that makes it stronger. Fill with soil and sow self-explanatory ...
By: upcycled.be

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:12:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pop-Bottle-Minnow-Trap/
Pop Bottle Minnow Trap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/425J/HFSHSBEC/FQU425JHFSHSBEC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/425J/HFSHSBEC/FQU425JHFSHSBEC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/425J/HFSHSBEC/FQU425JHFSHSBEC.SMALL.jpg Ghost37 Hi, I just wanted to let you all know this is my first instuctable, but I think you will enjoy it. A minnow trap can be used to trap small fish to use as bait or even in a survival situation you can eat the small fish. Materials You will need - two 2-liter pop bottles of any color - a good sized ...
By: Ghost37

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:57:12 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

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