Instructables: exploring - diy - home - art - featured http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:30:56 PDT BLOX v1.01 Hanging Yarn Ball Art http://www.instructables.com/id/Hanging-Yarn-Ball-Art-1/
Hanging Yarn Ball Art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/HCA4/H1JUIE0I/FDYHCA4H1JUIE0I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/HCA4/H1JUIE0I/FDYHCA4H1JUIE0I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/HCA4/H1JUIE0I/FDYHCA4H1JUIE0I.SMALL.jpg mynameiskorrine I love these! They look great hanging at different lengths in a corner of a room. What You Will Need What You Will Need: -1 Bottle of Elmer's Glue -Corn Starch -Water -Measuring Cup - 100% Cotton Yarn - White or Light in Color (Feel free to try any color you want. I chose a lighter color, becaus...
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Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:01:22 PDT
Mason Jar Stencil Tutorial http://www.instructables.com/id/Mason-Jar-Stencil-Tutorial/
Mason Jar Stencil Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/QJS6/H1JUGNYQ/F58QJS6H1JUGNYQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/QJS6/H1JUGNYQ/F58QJS6H1JUGNYQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/QJS6/H1JUGNYQ/F58QJS6H1JUGNYQ.SMALL.jpg mynameiskorrine I love Mason Jars. This project shows you an easy way to jazz up your Jars, Glasses, or anything really! Since I used a bird to dress up my Jar I had to post this video from Portlandia: (I love this show) What You Will Need What You Will Need: - Jar or Glass. Anything you would like to sten...
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Sun, 29 Apr 2012 07:40:48 PDT
Succulent Wall Art http://www.instructables.com/id/Succulent-Wall-Art/
Succulent Wall Art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/2CS9/GV9CETSG/FAD2CS9GV9CETSG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/2CS9/GV9CETSG/FAD2CS9GV9CETSG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/2CS9/GV9CETSG/FAD2CS9GV9CETSG.SMALL.jpg designrevolver I decided to make some living wall art with succulents. This time around was more of an experiment to see how it could be done. I have compiled a step by step instruction as to how I made my own living art box to hang on a wall. As a note, I made this prototype with the concept of making more with ...
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Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:44:05 PST
Use Field Tiles To Make A Zebra Mosaic Table http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-Field-Tiles-To-Make-A-Zebra-Mosaic-Table/
Use Field Tiles To Make A Zebra Mosaic Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/2E5N/GJHVGYA1/FMQ2E5NGJHVGYA1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/2E5N/GJHVGYA1/FMQ2E5NGJHVGYA1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/2E5N/GJHVGYA1/FMQ2E5NGJHVGYA1.SMALL.jpg Creativeman I've been interested in mosaics for some time, and as I had some tiles remaining from previous projects, I decided to make a 19 inch table top out of some remnants.  These black and white tiles are "field" tiles, or just ordinary tiles used every day.  One good aspect of using these tiles, especiall...
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Wed, 2 Feb 2011 13:17:40 PST
How to Make Glue Bugs http://www.instructables.com/id/Glue-Bugs/
How to Make Glue Bugs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/727L/G0KQOX0Y/F1E727LG0KQOX0Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/727L/G0KQOX0Y/F1E727LG0KQOX0Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/727L/G0KQOX0Y/F1E727LG0KQOX0Y.SMALL.jpg Creativeman This instructable shows a unique art form...using hot melt glue to make various insects and spiders. Other creatures can be made as well, but that is the subject for another instructable.  Use care if attempting this procedure as there is some risk involved: primarily with the hot melt glue, the raz...
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Thu, 5 Nov 2009 10:51:16 PST
Make Picture Frames Out of Cereal (free) Box Cardboard! http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Picture-Frames-Out-of-Cereal-free-Box-Cardb/
Make Picture Frames Out of Cereal (free) Box Cardboard! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/FZPC/G0AMH255/FSGFZPCG0AMH255.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/FZPC/G0AMH255/FSGFZPCG0AMH255.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/FZPC/G0AMH255/FSGFZPCG0AMH255.SMALL.jpg Creativeman A simple idea is sometimes the best. Here, I show how to make frames for any of the prints you might like to display, show, or simply have on your desk or dresser. Pictures, no matter how much we like them tend to become passe' after awhile. So why spend a lot of money on frames that could be put ...
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Sun, 4 Oct 2009 12:16:42 PDT
The Red Dragon Instructable http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Red-Dragon-Instructable/
The Red Dragon Instructable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/F6W0/FYTCL3JY/FUEF6W0FYTCL3JY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/F6W0/FYTCL3JY/FUEF6W0FYTCL3JY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/F6W0/FYTCL3JY/FUEF6W0FYTCL3JY.SMALL.jpg Creativeman Here, as a follow up to Make A Cardboard Dragon!, I have added this instructable to fill any voids left in aforementioned tutorial. Essentially all the same steps were followed, and have included pictures showing all steps. Gather Materials and Tools All the usual paper and cardboard working t...
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Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:05:49 PDT
Binding The Whole Ream Cardboard Covered Sketchbook http://www.instructables.com/id/Binding-The-Whole-Ream-Cardboard-Covered-Sketchboo/
Binding The Whole Ream Cardboard Covered Sketchbook - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/IRU2/FXV3A005/F1YIRU2FXV3A005.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/IRU2/FXV3A005/F1YIRU2FXV3A005.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/IRU2/FXV3A005/F1YIRU2FXV3A005.SMALL.jpg Creativeman I wanted a large format sketchbook, so I gathered my materials, got organized and went to work. Materials List Cardboard for the cover. Acrylic paints, one ream (500 sheets of paper), one book spine made of wood (see step 5), a specialty glue called padding adhesive, needle and thread, polyuret...
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Sun, 2 Aug 2009 17:49:22 PDT
Make A Denim Purse With Cardboard http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Denim-Purse-With-Cardboard/
Make A Denim Purse With Cardboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/OJBW/FXR6Y2CD/F1WOJBWFXR6Y2CD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/OJBW/FXR6Y2CD/F1WOJBWFXR6Y2CD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/OJBW/FXR6Y2CD/F1WOJBWFXR6Y2CD.SMALL.jpg Creativeman I came up with the idea of making a "denim" covered purse out of cardboard and acrylic paint. Cut Pieces Out of Cardboard For this purse, the length is 7 and 1/2 inches. One piece is cut to to a width of 3 and 1/2 inch, while the large, triangle shaped piece is 7 inches overall. Using Paper A...
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Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:15:12 PDT
Use Cardboard To Make A Billfold or Wallet! http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-Cardboard-To-Make-A-Billfold/
Use Cardboard To Make A Billfold or Wallet! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6C/8RAB/FXK65JFZ/F6C8RABFXK65JFZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6C/8RAB/FXK65JFZ/F6C8RABFXK65JFZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6C/8RAB/FXK65JFZ/F6C8RABFXK65JFZ.SMALL.jpg Creativeman This is an easy instructable...how to make a billfold out of cardboard. Tools And Materials I Used One piece of thin cardboard. Then I used scissors for cutting the paper needed, glue of course, clamps to hold while gluing, paint brushes, and finally, some high gloss polyurethane varnish, wat...
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Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:29:50 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
Personalized Garden Stepping Stones http://www.instructables.com/id/Personalized-Garden-Stepping-Stones/
Personalized Garden Stepping Stones - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/03TN/FWEGK8FX/FDG03TNFWEGK8FX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/03TN/FWEGK8FX/FDG03TNFWEGK8FX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/03TN/FWEGK8FX/FDG03TNFWEGK8FX.SMALL.jpg Creativeman I started making these stepping stones this spring so decided to publish. I use a hotwire machine as can be seen in my other instructables on that subject. I find so many uses for the hotwire technique I don't know how a craftsperson can be without one! So many things, so much fun, very worth whi...
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Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:59:30 PDT
Make Foam Look Like Carved Granite! http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Foam-Look-Like-Carved-Granite/
Make Foam Look Like Carved Granite! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/BKT1/FPWWR5J7/FZYBKT1FPWWR5J7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/BKT1/FPWWR5J7/FZYBKT1FPWWR5J7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/BKT1/FPWWR5J7/FZYBKT1FPWWR5J7.SMALL.jpg Creativeman I like to make signs, so when I saw an excellent instructable on making foam "sandblasted" signs, my ears perked up! I make them too, but have what I think is a simpler method. Check it out. Cut out your letters In this step, you make the letters to be used for the resist. The letters prevent...
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Sun, 18 Jan 2009 06:24:09 PST
lampshade for energy saving lamp, from Recycled Water Bottles http://www.instructables.com/id/lampshade-for-energy-shaving-lamp-from-Recycled-/
lampshade for energy saving lamp, from Recycled Water Bottles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/A857/FPWWTLL4/FLMA857FPWWTLL4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/A857/FPWWTLL4/FLMA857FPWWTLL4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/A857/FPWWTLL4/FLMA857FPWWTLL4.SMALL.jpg bara1962 This Instructable will show you how to craft lampshade for energy saving lamp ,from used Water Bottles. What we will need. Empty water bottles(many coloured) ,2l clear bottle, scissors,blade,adhesive Make(many coloured) tape.Rope,cord,string from Recycled Water Bottles! Cut the top and b...
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Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:41:46 PST