Instructables: exploring - art - crafts - featured http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 02:54:18 PDT BLOX v1.01 Starched Fabric Roses for Your Valentine! http://www.instructables.com/id/Starched-Fabric-Roses-and-flowers-for-Valentine/
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Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:09:42 PST
Ceramic Tea Service http://www.instructables.com/id/Ceramic-Tea-Service/
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Wed, 5 Dec 2012 15:13:23 PST
Artsy Decorative Trees http://www.instructables.com/id/Artsy-Decorative-Trees/
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Fri, 24 Aug 2012 23:17:54 PDT
Custom T-Shirt Painting http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-T-Shirt-Painting-1/
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Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:04:55 PDT
iseeamoose creations ~ Haute Couture Metal Screen Dress http://www.instructables.com/id/iseeamoose-creations-Haute-Couture-Metal-Screen-/
iseeamoose creations ~ Haute Couture Metal Screen Dress - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FIU/7Q0E/GYVDI89Z/FIU7Q0EGYVDI89Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIU/7Q0E/GYVDI89Z/FIU7Q0EGYVDI89Z.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIU/7Q0E/GYVDI89Z/FIU7Q0EGYVDI89Z.SMALL.jpg iseeamoose http://www.iseeamoose.com Materials and Tools: 2 rolls of 24" x 7' aluminum window screen 20-gauge soft galvanized wire scissors wire cutters ruler jewelry pliers large sheets of paper pencil piece of pipe (or other similar hard object) Designing the dress and getting started St...
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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:49:14 PST
Giant Paint Chip Valentine http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-Paint-Chip-Valentine/
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Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:38:49 PST
Succulent Wall Art http://www.instructables.com/id/Succulent-Wall-Art/
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Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:44:05 PST
Polymer Clay http://www.instructables.com/id/Polymer-Clay/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/9BBF/GJ668082/FK19BBFGJ668082.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/9BBF/GJ668082/FK19BBFGJ668082.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/9BBF/GJ668082/FK19BBFGJ668082.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Check out these colorful and vibrant polymer clay projects.  We all have fond memories of playing with clay in our childhood.  Here are some fun projects for both adults and children all made with polymer clay.  Make beads, figurines, magnets, and much much more! How to Make Polymer Clay Beads I ...
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Thu, 20 Jan 2011 16:06:30 PST
Little Love Bug http://www.instructables.com/id/Little-Love-Bug/
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Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:37:50 PST
A Perfect Twist http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Perfect-Twist/
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Thu, 7 Jan 2010 15:20:24 PST
Halloween Lamps You Can Make! http://www.instructables.com/id/Halloween-Lamps-You-Can-Make/
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Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:20:01 PDT
Make A Denim Purse With Cardboard http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Denim-Purse-With-Cardboard/
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Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:15:12 PDT
Make Furniture With Cardboard! http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Furniture-With-Cardboard/
Make Furniture With Cardboard! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/WPU8/FXK6AJVP/FCUWPU8FXK6AJVP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/WPU8/FXK6AJVP/FCUWPU8FXK6AJVP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/WPU8/FXK6AJVP/FCUWPU8FXK6AJVP.SMALL.jpg Creativeman A small end or occasional table is always handy to have around. so I decided to make this project and will enter it in the Gorilla glue contest as well. Draw The Design I just do a rough drawing, saves time, and no need for a CAD program. Gather the Cardboard and other Materials From my stoc...
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Sun, 26 Jul 2009 08:34:13 PDT
Make Oriental Paver/Stepping Stones For The Garden http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Oriental-PaverStepping-Stones-For-The-Garden/
Make Oriental Paver/Stepping Stones For The Garden - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/UJCB/FWKQKRDV/FMWUJCBFWKQKRDV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/UJCB/FWKQKRDV/FMWUJCBFWKQKRDV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/UJCB/FWKQKRDV/FMWUJCBFWKQKRDV.SMALL.jpg Creativeman In this instructable, I show how to make unusual decorative pavers or stepping stones with an oriental flair. Materials Needed 1. Form(s) for the stepping stone2. Cement, mortar, sand, water, usual concrete items.3. Buckets4. Trowels, spreaders, etc.5. Sponges6. Cans or measuring cups to measure ...
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Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:13:41 PDT
The Acrylic Scorpion http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Acrylic-Scorpion/
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