http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 06:10:04 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Personalized-Hanger/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/FU08/HF23QE0W/FELFU08HF23QE0W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/FU08/HF23QE0W/FELFU08HF23QE0W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/FU08/HF23QE0W/FELFU08HF23QE0W.SMALL.jpg yogagoddess08 A cute idea for a baby gift is a personalized hanger. What you will need is; Wooden Hanger Wired twine in color  of your choice, ( chose Purple for a little girl.)  Ribbon Hot glue gun  Optional to add stickers, flowers etc... Bend the wired twine to make the name  and wrap the ends around the "pa...
By: yogagoddess08

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Apr 2013 09:56:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/giant-baby-bottle-gift/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/7YJP/HELXCMSW/FCM7YJPHELXCMSW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/7YJP/HELXCMSW/FCM7YJPHELXCMSW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/7YJP/HELXCMSW/FCM7YJPHELXCMSW.SMALL.jpg ms23 What did you make?                I made a giant baby bottle as a gift for my neighbor who had a girl. I used a cake platter for the bottom and an empty gift wrap roll in the middle. I put diapers inside and covered and decorated it with ribbon. I used a hat as the top of the bottle.                ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:24:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-personalized-leather-notebook-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/68GK/HBHGJ0ZU/FHI68GKHBHGJ0ZU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/68GK/HBHGJ0ZU/FHI68GKHBHGJ0ZU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/68GK/HBHGJ0ZU/FHI68GKHBHGJ0ZU.SMALL.jpg narced133 I made these coasters as a Christmas gift last year at the TechShop in San Francisco. You will need: * Access to a laser cutter * Leather notebook.  I used a Rustic River Discovery. * Painters tape * Blank newsprint or butcher paper You'll need to design your monogram using vector graphics softwar...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:27:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-christmas-card-laser-etched-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/Y4VU/HBHGJ14O/FRNY4VUHBHGJ14O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/Y4VU/HBHGJ14O/FRNY4VUHBHGJ14O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/Y4VU/HBHGJ14O/FRNY4VUHBHGJ14O.SMALL.jpg narced133 I made this Christmas card for my girlfriend this year at the TechShop in San Francisco.  The only thing you'll need for this project is a laser cutter and a sheet of 1/4" MDF with a blackboard coating on one side (I got mine at Discount Builders in SF).   You'll need to design your card using vect...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:23:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dave-Matthews-Embroidered/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIZ/JQJY/HE7DAW32/FIZJQJYHE7DAW32.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIZ/JQJY/HE7DAW32/FIZJQJYHE7DAW32.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIZ/JQJY/HE7DAW32/FIZJQJYHE7DAW32.SMALL.jpg DIYg Recently I have been admiring & inspired by some fellow Instructable authors who turn photos into embroideries. Credit goes out to those fellow authors who have taught me the tricks to face embroidering. It is so very fun & makes the best gifts. My sister loves Dave Matthews so I stitched his face! ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:22:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-making-friendship-bracelet-plan-how-to-make-a/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/VTLY/HDYZ7U7X/FNOVTLYHDYZ7U7X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/VTLY/HDYZ7U7X/FNOVTLYHDYZ7U7X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/VTLY/HDYZ7U7X/FNOVTLYHDYZ7U7X.SMALL.jpg Alice want How to make bracelets with string? How to make a trendy gift for your friends with less time? Here you will learn how to make a bracelet with 3 strings. Both supplies and processes are super easy.
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Mar 2013 11:51:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Valentines-Day-String-Art/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F93/RQSS/HD4VG2QR/F93RQSSHD4VG2QR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F93/RQSS/HD4VG2QR/F93RQSSHD4VG2QR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F93/RQSS/HD4VG2QR/F93RQSSHD4VG2QR.SMALL.jpg sarahnade01 String art as wall decor was all over the internet lately. I really like the inspirational or artsy decors some created but I wanted to make something more personal. I created a template for the serif letters out of paper and glued them to the piece of wood with double-sided tape. A lot of nails lo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 03:17:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Valentine/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN4/1CFP/HD2RW9N3/FN41CFPHD2RW9N3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN4/1CFP/HD2RW9N3/FN41CFPHD2RW9N3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN4/1CFP/HD2RW9N3/FN41CFPHD2RW9N3.SMALL.jpg visualspicer OVERVIEW Sharing the little bit of papercraft love I made for my wife on Valentine's Day. Great for any occasion. Available for free download. Happy crafting! Note: PDF files require the latest version of Adobe Reader. THANK YOU I hope you enjoyed viewing this project. Find more...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:11:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Coffee-Cup-Art-with-Permanent-Markers/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/AXRT/HAWSLH3W/FKPAXRTHAWSLH3W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/AXRT/HAWSLH3W/FKPAXRTHAWSLH3W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/AXRT/HAWSLH3W/FKPAXRTHAWSLH3W.SMALL.jpg meeko Looking for a quick-and-easy gift? Drawing on a mug with permanent markers is a fun way to be creative about your gift and it is so easy! Once you are done drawing on the mug, simply bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees and the marker will really be permanent.  I drew Jack Skellington for my friend Ke...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Dec 2012 21:40:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Googly-Eye-Glasses/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/0YOA/HAQ38A94/FTG0YOAHAQ38A94.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/0YOA/HAQ38A94/FTG0YOAHAQ38A94.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/0YOA/HAQ38A94/FTG0YOAHAQ38A94.SMALL.jpg Silvamane75 *giggles* Couldn't help but take my small jar of googly eyes to these pair of boring sunglasses! Hope viewers get a kick out of this like I did and I hope viewers make their own versions and post them! Also, to make a version for small children or people who love to read (bookworms), take a pair of...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:40:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Toilet-paper-roll-friendship-album/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/8QR5/H5JVOWM5/FZY8QR5H5JVOWM5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/8QR5/H5JVOWM5/FZY8QR5H5JVOWM5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/8QR5/H5JVOWM5/FZY8QR5H5JVOWM5.SMALL.jpg andiz I used six empty toilet paper rolls as the base for my album.  They were sterilised in the microwave for 20 seconds before use just in case. After keeping them under a pile of books for a few days to flatten them I covered the ends with plain paper and tucked it inside so there were no raw card edge...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Aug 2012 16:14:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mod-Podge-that-shiz-A-memoryshadow-box-of-epic-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/8O61/H5405OF7/FUE8O61H5405OF7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/8O61/H5405OF7/FUE8O61H5405OF7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/8O61/H5405OF7/FUE8O61H5405OF7.SMALL.jpg amandaggogo Yep, I discovered mod podge, it's amazing. My first project was to make a shadow box for my boyfriend from our past camping trip. I didn't want to get rid of the trail map we had because I'm a packrat and don't throw anything out  it's sentimental. I have a part of the map in my locket he gave me on...
By: amandaggogo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:45:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Scrabble-Fridge-Magnets/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/JLAT/GYR36BUX/FQQJLATGYR36BUX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/JLAT/GYR36BUX/FQQJLATGYR36BUX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/JLAT/GYR36BUX/FQQJLATGYR36BUX.SMALL.jpg shylock Hey this is a really simple a quick project that makes a great gift for Scrabble nuts. You only need 3 things: -Scissors -Scrabble tiles (ebay $5-$15) -Magnetic tape (ebay $3-$10) Tiles measure .75" (19mm) wide x .812 (20.6mm) tall so you can figure out haw long a roll of tape you need. I would...
By: shylock

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:05:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Embellish-Gifts-With-Nature/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/I3Y6/GWF6ET6E/FC9I3Y6GWF6ET6E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/I3Y6/GWF6ET6E/FC9I3Y6GWF6ET6E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/I3Y6/GWF6ET6E/FC9I3Y6GWF6ET6E.SMALL.jpg sunshiine I do not buy a lot of things to embellish gifts with because I like to go natural.  I find natural growing things in my yard or out in the country to embellish gifts for family and friends. I made some cookies and wrapped the gift using a dead rose bud and wrote the recipe on a card. I added old but...
By: sunshiine

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Dec 2011 04:59:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Grocery-Bag-Wrapping-Paper/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/N9M3/GWF60TYK/F45N9M3GWF60TYK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/N9M3/GWF60TYK/F45N9M3GWF60TYK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/N9M3/GWF60TYK/F45N9M3GWF60TYK.SMALL.jpg thiswayhome This instructable shows you how to wrap gifts out of common paper bags. If you like this instructable, please vote for it in the Holiday Gifts Challenge!  1. Remove the handles and cut the paper bag along the seam.  Next cut out the bottom of the bag to make a flat piece of paper. 2. Wrap your p...
By: thiswayhome

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:33:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Relaxation-In-A-Jar/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/AEGC/GVZP1IEB/FCGAEGCGVZP1IEB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/AEGC/GVZP1IEB/FCGAEGCGVZP1IEB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/AEGC/GVZP1IEB/FCGAEGCGVZP1IEB.SMALL.jpg SunshineLover Because I am a mason jar collecting junkie and a believer of homemade gifts... I bring you, Relaxation In A Jar! This is SUPER simple to make and the receiver of your adorable, thoughtful gift will love you. You don`t have to replicate the exact items that I used, it might depend on what you have a...
By: SunshineLover

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Dec 2011 18:34:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Popsicle-Stick-Swiss-Army-Knife-Prop/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/06Q4/GT19NERD/FWQ06Q4GT19NERD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/06Q4/GT19NERD/FWQ06Q4GT19NERD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/06Q4/GT19NERD/FWQ06Q4GT19NERD.SMALL.jpg colorex Swiss Army Knife made out of popsicle sticks! This is a Swiss Army Knife prop that YOU can make using only a couple of popsicle sticks (tounge depressor type). NOTE: I do not know how to make the blades stop when fully extended. You can turn them until they hit the other side of the stopper. I did...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:02:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Superman-Cork-Coasters/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/38N5/GOW3ZB6I/FG338N5GOW3ZB6I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/38N5/GOW3ZB6I/FG338N5GOW3ZB6I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/38N5/GOW3ZB6I/FG338N5GOW3ZB6I.SMALL.jpg Little Mom on the Prairie I used 1/4 inch cork and made a trio of SUPER coasters for my super friend, Mike.  Each coaster measures 4 inches by 3 1/2 inches. I made a custom stencil for the shield (you can read how to do that here).  I used a sponge brush to dab the paint onto the coasters.  Each coaster got several coats of...
By: Little Mom on the Prairie

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:13:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Flower-Bow-Gift-Topper/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/Z4YP/GOW480YX/FNEZ4YPGOW480YX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/Z4YP/GOW480YX/FNEZ4YPGOW480YX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/Z4YP/GOW480YX/FNEZ4YPGOW480YX.SMALL.jpg sriya_dsign This gift topper is made using plastic ribbon, uncut beads and transparent nylon wire. I have cut the ribbon in leaf pattern in the middle of each petal so that the uncut beads peep out from inside. The second one is a simple gift topper made using plastic ribbon cut into 6 leaf shaped petals. They...
By: sriya_dsign

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:19:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Kindle-Cover-w-magnetic-closure/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/DE8C/GNOD5QZE/F9UDE8CGNOD5QZE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/DE8C/GNOD5QZE/F9UDE8CGNOD5QZE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/DE8C/GNOD5QZE/F9UDE8CGNOD5QZE.SMALL.jpg torydillo When I noticed that my best friend kept her Kindle in a little cloth bag, I thought it would be cool to make her a hard case. Personally, I don't understand the bag/padded sleeve concept because I have a tendency to drop things or keep it in my purse with everything else. The only thing that bag is ...
By: torydillo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 May 2011 02:24:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sculpy-Necklace/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/Q9YK/GMSXHM4W/FPFQ9YKGMSXHM4W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/Q9YK/GMSXHM4W/FPFQ9YKGMSXHM4W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/Q9YK/GMSXHM4W/FPFQ9YKGMSXHM4W.SMALL.jpg poofrabbit Here we have a parrot sculpey necklace I made last summer.  Many of the leaves came from a pre-made mold as did the branch.  The bird was hand sculpted as was the vine.  The two loops at the end eventually had jump rings added to them and created a necklace to wear. 
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:58:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Doll-House-Boxes/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/YVDO/GMIGG4PR/F9UYVDOGMIGG4PR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/YVDO/GMIGG4PR/F9UYVDOGMIGG4PR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/YVDO/GMIGG4PR/F9UYVDOGMIGG4PR.SMALL.jpg Green Jeanne I made a custom Doll House Box for each of my granddaughters one Christmas. I made the felt dolls, and matched the hair and eye colors to child and sewed each doll a wardrobe. Decorated the room with their favorite color, built most of the furniture,  made bedding, matching dishes from fimo, framed ...
By: Green Jeanne

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:54:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Led-Paper-Rose-bokay/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/40XW/GKS0SN2K/FCH40XWGKS0SN2K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/40XW/GKS0SN2K/FCH40XWGKS0SN2K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/40XW/GKS0SN2K/FCH40XWGKS0SN2K.SMALL.jpg brl60 I made These for my mother last year on mothers day. i spent 4 hours crumpling paper but i think it was well worth it as they turned out great i got the insperation for this from a display of paper roses at my school, then i thought hmmm how can i add electronics to this :D
By: brl60

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Mar 2011 19:07:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Travel-shrine/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/2PXP/GKXTX2CF/FVW2PXPGKXTX2CF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/2PXP/GKXTX2CF/FVW2PXPGKXTX2CF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/2PXP/GKXTX2CF/FVW2PXPGKXTX2CF.SMALL.jpg solmstea I made this little portable shrine to the Virgen de Guadalupe for a friend of mine with whom I spent a summer in Mexico. We lived in a little town in Michoacan called Santa Clara del Cobre. In Santa Clara del Cobre, we lived up on a hill. For the longest time (it seemed to me) there was gunfire ever...
By: solmstea

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Mar 2011 08:29:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cthulhu-Love-Tentacles/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/21V7/GKGL3W0X/FS421V7GKGL3W0X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/21V7/GKGL3W0X/FS421V7GKGL3W0X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/21V7/GKGL3W0X/FS421V7GKGL3W0X.SMALL.jpg Picture-Bandit Hello World, I am glad that instructables gives the opportunity to upload finished pieces and only photos of projects... This one is actually just a easy afternoon of fun work but it turned out to be a great gift for my girlfriend.
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Feb 2011 05:55:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Hummingbird/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5P/OI4S/GEBKL9V6/F5POI4SGEBKL9V6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5P/OI4S/GEBKL9V6/F5POI4SGEBKL9V6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5P/OI4S/GEBKL9V6/F5POI4SGEBKL9V6.SMALL.jpg Sunbanks This is my gift exchange entry! I made the hummingbird out of foil covered with Sculpey clay, and then painted it. I was really surprised at how well the wings and beak came out of the oven.
By: Sunbanks

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2010 21:53:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Weaved-Potholder-Purse/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/SGOU/GANOQYRA/FERSGOUGANOQYRA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/SGOU/GANOQYRA/FERSGOUGANOQYRA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/SGOU/GANOQYRA/FERSGOUGANOQYRA.SMALL.jpg carsoncool Very sturdy, hand woven, green, red, and blue purse. Great for any age, and very crafty looking. (Already have a match. sorry!)
By: carsoncool

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