http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 07:33:18 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Compact-Brush-Carrier/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/BN3N/HET0ZWNO/FSYBN3NHET0ZWNO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/BN3N/HET0ZWNO/FSYBN3NHET0ZWNO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/BN3N/HET0ZWNO/FSYBN3NHET0ZWNO.SMALL.jpg rhoddity Here's a quick one! If you're like me and you like to paint away from home, but don't have a safe way to transport your brushes, you can use just take an empty M&M's Mini's tube, cut your brushes to length, and pop them inside! Quick and easy, you can take your brushes on the road, and they easily ...
By: rhoddity

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:18:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Keyboard-hand-grenade-1010101100110010B0000M/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUP/JOV1/HEI4LXC6/FUPJOV1HEI4LXC6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUP/JOV1/HEI4LXC6/FUPJOV1HEI4LXC6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUP/JOV1/HEI4LXC6/FUPJOV1HEI4LXC6.SMALL.jpg nemo13 The pics speak by themselves what you need:  - a PC/Mac Keyboard  - a lemon juice bottle  - hot glue  - card bord or acrylic sheet to make the top (easy to make, so I've not included the steps here) thanks for your comments  :)
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 06:36:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quilled-Flower-Pots/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/BRQU/HDOVUVYI/FYTBRQUHDOVUVYI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/BRQU/HDOVUVYI/FYTBRQUHDOVUVYI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/BRQU/HDOVUVYI/FYTBRQUHDOVUVYI.SMALL.jpg musicalsoul Now I made these about two years ago and I only have a pic. of the finished product but they are preety easy to make and so you shouldnt have any problems making one yourself. Materials: Terra cotta pot (any size that you would like, I used the reg. size) Acrylic craft paint of whatever color Quill...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Mar 2013 20:15:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bowling-Pin-Costuming/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZA/SKJD/HD4VG16Z/FZASKJDHD4VG16Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZA/SKJD/HD4VG16Z/FZASKJDHD4VG16Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZA/SKJD/HD4VG16Z/FZASKJDHD4VG16Z.SMALL.jpg ecsaul23 These are a few of the bowling pins we made during teen camp at the youth center. The Finn and Jake (left and center) were made by a teen and the Mordecai (right) was made my me. The first two are just painted to be a likeness of the characters. The last one is painted and then fabric paper was us...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:10:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/TARDIS-Bedroom-Door/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/CZC7/H994TAOV/FZWCZC7H994TAOV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/CZC7/H994TAOV/FZWCZC7H994TAOV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/CZC7/H994TAOV/FZWCZC7H994TAOV.SMALL.jpg mradau I got blue, black and white paint from Home Depot. I also got painters tape, dropsheet and brushes from there. It took about a week to complete because I only had time to paint in the evening after school. Planning the dimensions was crucial! Measure out your door and make up a sketch ahead of time....
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Nov 2012 09:12:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Decorative-Wine-Glasses/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/A8MY/H8LVWT8E/FSPA8MYH8LVWT8E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/A8MY/H8LVWT8E/FSPA8MYH8LVWT8E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/A8MY/H8LVWT8E/FSPA8MYH8LVWT8E.SMALL.jpg myhomelifemag A cheap set of wine glasses can be dressed up with some craft-store glass paint! Simply paint swirls around the bottom and the best part of this project, imperfection is encouraged! It looks so personalized. Our article includes several other great ways to do up your wine glasses! Check it out here...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:13:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Craft-Paint-Organizer-Display-from-scrap-wood/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOP/RJI7/H4619I7P/FOPRJI7H4619I7P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOP/RJI7/H4619I7P/FOPRJI7H4619I7P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOP/RJI7/H4619I7P/FOPRJI7H4619I7P.SMALL.jpg sosclosetsandfurniture My wife, kids, and I are constantly making or decorating something.  We had tons of craft paint sitting around and constantly fishing through the box for the right color.   I decided to make a paint organizer shelf display that we could easily see and be inspired by the colors.   The display holds 7...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Jul 2012 09:30:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PLAY-Binoculars/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/L636/H3Z3UD38/FZSL636H3Z3UD38.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/L636/H3Z3UD38/FZSL636H3Z3UD38.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/L636/H3Z3UD38/FZSL636H3Z3UD38.SMALL.jpg build52                  Do you  want to make something with your child or a craft with your students?    Well why don't you  make Play Binoculars it's easy and not expensive it just requires some painting and your time.  What I use is regular stuff around the house, glue,paint,newspaper,yarn,markers, carb...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:17:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Captain-America-Piggy-Bank/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/SL1G/H3W5C3T3/F5WSL1GH3W5C3T3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/SL1G/H3W5C3T3/F5WSL1GH3W5C3T3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/SL1G/H3W5C3T3/F5WSL1GH3W5C3T3.SMALL.jpg Ernext I received a piggy bank and I though it was really boring like it was, so I decided to paint it  and I though in Captain America because I finished reading Civil Wars  and he is very important in this story, so enjoy it if you wanna do something like this just, find paint, markers, varnish and off ...
By: Ernext

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:11:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/sellotape-shoes/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/OVRH/H0OJ6X2F/FZ2OVRHH0OJ6X2F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/OVRH/H0OJ6X2F/FZ2OVRHH0OJ6X2F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/OVRH/H0OJ6X2F/FZ2OVRHH0OJ6X2F.SMALL.jpg sellotape kid Hi my names Terry and as a kid i made models out of sellotape. I told a friend and she was intregered so she asked me to made her a pair of shoe and hear they are
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:29:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Popsicle-Stick-Ornaments/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/F7AT/GVOW54EE/FPUF7ATGVOW54EE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/F7AT/GVOW54EE/FPUF7ATGVOW54EE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/F7AT/GVOW54EE/FPUF7ATGVOW54EE.SMALL.jpg bloomautomatic These are some quick and easy popsicle stick ornaments.  We made these with the kids.  Little bit of paint and some markers goes a long way.  There's really no wrong way to do them.  In this slideshow you'll see two versions of a snowman - one with arms made from a single twig glued across the back,...
By: bloomautomatic

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 18:32:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Dragon-pot/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/I4LT/GT9UA07W/F0QI4LTGT9UA07W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/I4LT/GT9UA07W/F0QI4LTGT9UA07W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/I4LT/GT9UA07W/F0QI4LTGT9UA07W.SMALL.jpg airex This project was pretty fun. To make it I used krylon spray paint, tape, and a clay pot. I might do more detailed instructions later if I get the right motivation. ^_^
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Oct 2011 11:35:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Turn-an-Old-Book-into-a-Storage-Box/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/P745/GS8OSWA9/FMOP745GS8OSWA9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/P745/GS8OSWA9/FMOP745GS8OSWA9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/P745/GS8OSWA9/FMOP745GS8OSWA9.SMALL.jpg mynameiskorrine I think these little book boxes are pretty neat. I made mine into basic book box. If you want to go even further you can add compartments and different sections into your book box as well. I think I will use mine to store paintbrushes and paint tools Check out my blog to see step by step instructio...
By: mynameiskorrine

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Oct 2011 18:22:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Eye-Dropper-Drawings/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRV/Q7R5/GRFNEHMF/FRVQ7R5GRFNEHMF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRV/Q7R5/GRFNEHMF/FRVQ7R5GRFNEHMF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRV/Q7R5/GRFNEHMF/FRVQ7R5GRFNEHMF.SMALL.jpg mynameiskorrine Check out step by step instructions on my blog at: http://korrinewojcik.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-eye-dropper-drawings.html
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:26:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wedding-signs/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFV/KZT7/GQTM7CAC/FFVKZT7GQTM7CAC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFV/KZT7/GQTM7CAC/FFVKZT7GQTM7CAC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFV/KZT7/GQTM7CAC/FFVKZT7GQTM7CAC.SMALL.jpg Suzayn These are the signs I made for my wedding to point guests from the main road to the theatre where we are having the ceremony, and from the main road to the bar where we're having the reception. The heart on the reception sign matches the embroidered heart on the back of my wedding dress. This is ju...
By: Suzayn

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Aug 2011 16:41:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hand-Painted-Acorn-MagnetsScatters/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDN/KGI4/GPBDI20U/FDNKGI4GPBDI20U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDN/KGI4/GPBDI20U/FDNKGI4GPBDI20U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDN/KGI4/GPBDI20U/FDNKGI4GPBDI20U.SMALL.jpg Little Mom on the Prairie My wedding wasn't cool and geeky, mainly because our families are full of people who wouldn't get it...  :) But I think it turned out pretty nice. Our wedding was held in a vineyard in Central Illinois, with an autumn theme. I LOVE fall, the colors, the smells... Each child that attended got a litt...
By: Little Mom on the Prairie

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Jul 2011 09:25:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fairy-Wings/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/TUS7/GPBDFVBQ/FIXTUS7GPBDFVBQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/TUS7/GPBDFVBQ/FIXTUS7GPBDFVBQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/TUS7/GPBDFVBQ/FIXTUS7GPBDFVBQ.SMALL.jpg crystalcollecter Estimated Time: 4 hours (including spray paint drying during the summer outside) Supplies: 2 Wire Hangers Pliers Pantyhose Ribbon/Cloth Spray Paint (I used Silver and Bronze Krylon) Scissors Glue Gun Acrylic Paint Beads/Fabric Paint (Optional) Steps: 1: Take the wire hanger and mold into preferr...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:11:16 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/Glittered-Book-Box-blue/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/J0JB/GOZIPDHR/FSVJ0JBGOZIPDHR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/J0JB/GOZIPDHR/FSVJ0JBGOZIPDHR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/J0JB/GOZIPDHR/FSVJ0JBGOZIPDHR.SMALL.jpg spon-tan-ii-us I purchased a wooden book-shaped box at Hobby Lobby similar to this: http://shop.hobbylobby.com/store/item.aspx?ItemId=157802 , a few small bottles of water based acrylic paint (blue and white in this case), silver glitter, and a bottle of white liquid glue. Of course I painted the box first (the "...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:11:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Painted-Pet-Rocks/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/5FDI/GMX1SFDW/F1U5FDIGMX1SFDW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/5FDI/GMX1SFDW/F1U5FDIGMX1SFDW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/5FDI/GMX1SFDW/F1U5FDIGMX1SFDW.SMALL.jpg poofrabbit I'll eventually make an instructable on these, but I thought I'd share what can be done.  These are decorative rocks painted with acrylic.  They can then be sprayed with a clear acrylic spray or resin could be placed on top.  It just depends on the look you are going for.  These are not coated with ...
By: poofrabbit

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 May 2011 16:22:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Thrifty-to-Nifty/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/3K7G/GKS0SWDU/FVL3K7GGKS0SWDU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/3K7G/GKS0SWDU/FVL3K7GGKS0SWDU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/3K7G/GKS0SWDU/FVL3K7GGKS0SWDU.SMALL.jpg starshipminivan I love garage sales, thrift stores, and clearance sales.  With a just a little imagination and a few crafting skills, it's easy to transform items and give them new life.  These are a few of the things I've created from bargain finds. Candle Holder Trio I found three strange short black iron candle...
By: starshipminivan

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