http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 07:06:18 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Glow-in-the-Dark-Easter-Egg-Hunt/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/IOCQ/HF23QJFS/FENIOCQHF23QJFS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/IOCQ/HF23QJFS/FENIOCQHF23QJFS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/IOCQ/HF23QJFS/FENIOCQHF23QJFS.SMALL.jpg StuffStephMakes This year I put on an Easter Egg Hunt for my niece and nephews outside, late at night, using Glowing Easter Eggs and the kids loved it! Even the ones that are way too cool for ... well... pretty much everything right now ;) The kids had to have 10 Glowing Eggs in their baskets before they got to hav...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2013 18:05:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/wine-wood-holders-valentines/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/NG3B/HCB8U31X/FV8NG3BHCB8U31X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/NG3B/HCB8U31X/FV8NG3BHCB8U31X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/NG3B/HCB8U31X/FV8NG3BHCB8U31X.SMALL.jpg rozurc THIS IS A GIFT FOR VALENTINE'S  MATERIALS: PINE WOOD,PAINT MARKERS, CLEAR FINISH, SAND PAPER. TOOLS :  SCROLL SAW, STENCILS ,WOOD BURNING TOOL, DRILL FORSTNER BIT 2" , MITER SAW. I CUT THE PINE IN 9" LONG. 3 1/2' WIDE.  ONE SIDE CUT IN 45 DEG.  AND THE  HOLE IN 1 1/2" FROM THE OTHER SIDE
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:04:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ginger-bread-AT-AT/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/EM3F/HBHGLDGA/FDZEM3FHBHGLDGA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/EM3F/HBHGLDGA/FDZEM3FHBHGLDGA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/EM3F/HBHGLDGA/FDZEM3FHBHGLDGA.SMALL.jpg ihavethepower This is my gingerbread AT-AT. I started by making the base out of two acrylic tube and a piece of hard board that was screwed to a two feet by two feet piece of plywood. Than I cut pieces of the gingerbread to make the body, head and legs. The feet I made by pressing gingerbread dough into four la...
By: ihavethepower

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Jan 2013 20:05:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Christmas-Wreath-2/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYV/D9TQ/HAQ30H9N/FYVD9TQHAQ30H9N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYV/D9TQ/HAQ30H9N/FYVD9TQHAQ30H9N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYV/D9TQ/HAQ30H9N/FYVD9TQHAQ30H9N.SMALL.jpg cricketz A simple Christmas wreath with things found outside and around the house. What you need: Sticks Evergreen needles Needle and Thread Oranges Dried Chilis Popcorn After perusing the backyard and neighbor's for some twigs and pine needles, I scavenged enough to start the wreath. I started by breaking...
By: cricketz

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Dec 2012 04:12:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Christmas-Banner/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/UPQI/HAQ35GCF/FQUUPQIHAQ35GCF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/UPQI/HAQ35GCF/FQUUPQIHAQ35GCF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/UPQI/HAQ35GCF/FQUUPQIHAQ35GCF.SMALL.jpg nicola.lynde A super easy to make banner for Christmas. God Jul is the Danish translation of Merry Christmas but this could easy be done in any language.  After creating a paper template I used extra think hand made Nepali felt to cut the letters out. I then used a blanket stitch to go around all the edges. Fin...
By: nicola.lynde

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Dec 2012 00:51:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Hama-Snowflakes/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/6PJ4/H9T4M2K3/FVG6PJ4H9T4M2K3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/6PJ4/H9T4M2K3/FVG6PJ4H9T4M2K3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/6PJ4/H9T4M2K3/FVG6PJ4H9T4M2K3.SMALL.jpg nicola.lynde As soon as I saw this pin I knew it was the perfect excuse to let my inner 10 year old loose on a bunch of Hama beads. I always see the mini beads in the craft store and have to stop myself with the 'what will you actually do with them?' reasoning. Not this weekend, I knew exactly what purpose they ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:34:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pumpkin-Photo-Place-Holders/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/NADK/H9QPOP0O/FYENADKH9QPOP0O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/NADK/H9QPOP0O/FYENADKH9QPOP0O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/NADK/H9QPOP0O/FYENADKH9QPOP0O.SMALL.jpg HenryBasenji Back when I was a little kid, my mom made "pumpkin" placeholders out of walnuts, with written labels for family members. Those walnuts came out every Thanksgiving for years, but have been missing from our family get-togethers for quite a few years now. I thought I'd ressurect the tradition this year...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:18:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Reindeer-Cookies/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/4UM2/H9X3IPKP/FIO4UM2H9X3IPKP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/4UM2/H9X3IPKP/FIO4UM2H9X3IPKP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/4UM2/H9X3IPKP/FIO4UM2H9X3IPKP.SMALL.jpg rpostoak Ingredients: 1 package of Nutter Butters 1 bag of mini pretzels 1 package of dipping chocolate 1 bag of mini M&M's Foil Steps 1. Microwave chocolate until it is completely melted 2. Drizzle chocolate on a Nutter Butter 3. Lay Nutter Butter down on foil 4. Put a pretzel to the top sides of Nutter Bu...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:31:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Sphero-Thanksgiving-Costumes-and-Display/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/WD2U/H9G16E2L/F19WD2UH9G16E2L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/WD2U/H9G16E2L/F19WD2UH9G16E2L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/WD2U/H9G16E2L/F19WD2UH9G16E2L.SMALL.jpg gosphero This Thanksgiving, Sphero is thankful for the numerous bacon recipes and specialty desserts that the Orbotix team will most definitely create for this hardworking appcessory. He is also thankful for his ballin' fans around the world who have rolled by his side as well as the new ones who are just ca...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:18:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Personal-Pan-Thanksgiving/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/EDPE/H9G17AYT/FP7EDPEH9G17AYT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/EDPE/H9G17AYT/FP7EDPEH9G17AYT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/EDPE/H9G17AYT/FP7EDPEH9G17AYT.SMALL.jpg mygibzone This is a creative way to serve up your Thanksgiving leftovers or have a fun turkey dinner for just a few friends to enjoy! Everyone has their FAVORITE Thanksgiving item. Why limit yourself to just one thing? My favorites are: Stuffing, Rolls, & Mashed potatoes. This year I decided it would be fun ...
By: mygibzone

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Nov 2012 18:43:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Duper-Peacock-Costume/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/XD3C/H8RVD4PY/F5VXD3CH8RVD4PY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/XD3C/H8RVD4PY/F5VXD3CH8RVD4PY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/XD3C/H8RVD4PY/F5VXD3CH8RVD4PY.SMALL.jpg Hking4848             http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152084227766531                 Lets see, I will start by telling you a little about my experience. First of all, I am a huge Halloween fanatic. I always make my own costume and start at least 2 months before Halloween.  I had been a yea...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:42:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cell-Phone-Pumpkin-Eyes/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRI/FB4Z/H8RVBYTW/FRIFB4ZH8RVBYTW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRI/FB4Z/H8RVBYTW/FRIFB4ZH8RVBYTW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRI/FB4Z/H8RVBYTW/FRIFB4ZH8RVBYTW.SMALL.jpg defbrett I originally wanted to re-purpose an obsolete digital picture frame but, after finding out it didn't even support video, I found the next best thing! My cell phone. Yes, there's an app for that. It's relatively simple, just cut a square hole slightly smaller then the size of your cell phone's screen...
By: defbrett

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 23:05:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Chinese-Steamed-crab-became-3-faced-Jack-o-lanter/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6U/WN2K/H8CVGPD2/F6UWN2KH8CVGPD2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6U/WN2K/H8CVGPD2/F6UWN2KH8CVGPD2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6U/WN2K/H8CVGPD2/F6UWN2KH8CVGPD2.SMALL.jpg Lily Wang 3 steamed crab became a 3-faced Jack-o'-lantern, easy, fun... ... Step 1: Clean crab shell after eating meal Step 2: Wait until it's totally dry Step 3: Carve eyes and mouths on the shell Step 4: Combine 3 shell by plasticine, insert claw on the top, put the candle in the middle Step 5: Burn th...
By: Lily Wang

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:14:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dumbledore-Costume/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/B2NT/H7S57BOR/FXWB2NTH7S57BOR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/B2NT/H7S57BOR/FXWB2NTH7S57BOR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/B2NT/H7S57BOR/FXWB2NTH7S57BOR.SMALL.jpg Jengerbread For the robe, I bought some cheap gray broadcloth and traced a robe shape around my son's body as he laid on top of the fabric.  I cut it out and sewed the back to the front, adding trim along the front and sleeves.  The front has a frog-type button clasp to hold it closed. I'm pretty proud of the ...
By: Jengerbread

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:17:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Paper-House-for-Halloween-Decoration/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZA/GRZ5/H8FYOKZW/FZAGRZ5H8FYOKZW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZA/GRZ5/H8FYOKZW/FZAGRZ5H8FYOKZW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZA/GRZ5/H8FYOKZW/FZAGRZ5H8FYOKZW.SMALL.jpg bbsbb Are you still worried about how to make the Halloween decorations? I have an easy solution. I have a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Cutting Tool. It can cut 12” to 10-feet long materials from vinyl to fabric. Here I will show you how to create a nice 3D paper house for Halloween decoration. 1. Open Sil...
By: bbsbb

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:31:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Carve-a-Pumpkin-2/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ4/GZSI/H8FYOIUN/FJ4GZSIH8FYOIUN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ4/GZSI/H8FYOIUN/FJ4GZSIH8FYOIUN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ4/GZSI/H8FYOIUN/FJ4GZSIH8FYOIUN.SMALL.jpg mansibshah With Halloween around the corner, this step-by-step tutorial filled with loads of tips, tricks and pictures, will help you create your best carved pumpkin to display on the night of Halloween! From choosing to cutting, prepping, tracing, carving and preserving the pumpkin, we have you covered. Don’t...
By: mansibshah

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:15:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Zombie-Girl/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/S7GL/H8AZ9TJQ/F1LS7GLH8AZ9TJQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/S7GL/H8AZ9TJQ/F1LS7GLH8AZ9TJQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/S7GL/H8AZ9TJQ/F1LS7GLH8AZ9TJQ.SMALL.jpg oscarlily This is a prop I made for our yard this year...now I just have to make the body! Materials - Styrofoam head - Fake Teeth - Paper Towel - Mod Podge or Glue - Wig - Paint - Black marker Instructions - Cut out section of Styrofoam for the mouth - Glue in fake teeth - Color in section for eyes with bl...
By: oscarlily

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:49:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Vintage-Inspired-Painted-Pumpkin-for-Halloween/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/CBYQ/H82U28D1/FGFCBYQH82U28D1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/CBYQ/H82U28D1/FGFCBYQH82U28D1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/CBYQ/H82U28D1/FGFCBYQH82U28D1.SMALL.jpg jessamarie Nice to meet ya, we're Jessa and Judd from Pearl + Earl's Good-Time Vintage Blog, and this is our pumpkin!  Click here for the whole step-by step with more photos and text.  We'd love to hear what you think!   xo P + E
By: jessamarie

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:04:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/AVATAR/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/2ZOU/H82U7TO4/FV12ZOUH82U7TO4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/2ZOU/H82U7TO4/FV12ZOUH82U7TO4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/2ZOU/H82U7TO4/FV12ZOUH82U7TO4.SMALL.jpg cubby0118 THIS COSTUME WAS HAND MADE TOP TO BOTTOM BYMYSELF, INCLUDING MAKE-UP ARTISTRY DONE BY ME AS WELL!!
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:26:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Christmas-Heads/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/KW6W/H742ZKUI/FL1KW6WH742ZKUI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/KW6W/H742ZKUI/FL1KW6WH742ZKUI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/KW6W/H742ZKUI/FL1KW6WH742ZKUI.SMALL.jpg mcerwin80 This is a way to make fun, customized ornaments that may be a hit for years to come at family gatherings.  Turn your smiling mug, or that of your friends, dog, and what-have-you into nice little Christmas ornaments (or wall hangings, tags, wine glass identifiers, etc).   I made sets of these for my...
By: mcerwin80

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Sep 2012 15:05:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Patriotic-Pom-Poms/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FY9/NVUS/H3NL67QD/FY9NVUSH3NL67QD.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FY9/NVUS/H3NL67QD/FY9NVUSH3NL67QD.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FY9/NVUS/H3NL67QD/FY9NVUSH3NL67QD.SMALL.jpg KidsCrafts Shake things up at your 4th of July party with Patriotic Pom Poms! Expect to spend around 10 minutes painting, 20 minutes for drying and just a few minutes for an adult to cut. The difficulty level is minimal and many of the supplies can be found around your home. Here's what you need for your Pa...
By: KidsCrafts

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2012 07:04:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Halloween-Costume-From-2011/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/0TRN/H1QMLHAY/FSJ0TRNH1QMLHAY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/0TRN/H1QMLHAY/FSJ0TRNH1QMLHAY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/0TRN/H1QMLHAY/FSJ0TRNH1QMLHAY.SMALL.jpg lukev2 This is my Great Pumpkin Halloween Costume From 2011. It's made up of a bamboo T-Shaped  frame with plastic trash-bags covering it. The arms are bamboo poles covered again in tattered trash-bags and the hands are (troll) gloves my neighbor lent me. The head is a foam Jack-O-Lantern I touched up wi...
By: lukev2

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:44:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Silk-Dyed-Eggs/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/EMSU/H0KL0T2N/F39EMSUH0KL0T2N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/EMSU/H0KL0T2N/F39EMSUH0KL0T2N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/EMSU/H0KL0T2N/F39EMSUH0KL0T2N.SMALL.jpg lifelongdance Would you like to create Silk dyed eggs to decorate your table this Easter? It takes a little time but when you unwrap that first egg and see the amazing colors and patterns its worth it! You will need:  Eggs, 100% Silk ties,  white pillow case,   tack, small and med drill bit,  string\twist-tie,  ...
By: lifelongdance

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Apr 2012 08:11:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easter-Treat-Wreath/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/RV6Z/H8XM1XDS/FKZRV6ZH8XM1XDS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/RV6Z/H8XM1XDS/FKZRV6ZH8XM1XDS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/RV6Z/H8XM1XDS/FKZRV6ZH8XM1XDS.SMALL.jpg mygibzone This project is great to be used year round and filled & decorated according to each Holiday! If you are looking for something decorative yet useful, this is a fun one! My inspiration for this project came from an interesting bird feeder that I came across while looking for some new home & garden i...
By: mygibzone

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 4 Apr 2012 17:04:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Handmade-Valentines-Card-Using-an-Old-45-Record/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/MEQ4/GYWSZ5XA/FU3MEQ4GYWSZ5XA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/MEQ4/GYWSZ5XA/FU3MEQ4GYWSZ5XA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/MEQ4/GYWSZ5XA/FU3MEQ4GYWSZ5XA.SMALL.jpg KatieatVintageVinylJournals I'm lucky... I have a boyfriend with a birthday the same day as Valentine's Day.  I can get away with one gift..!  He thinks spending money on greeting cards is a waste, so each  year I have to come up with something creative to say "I Love You" and "Happy Birthday". In this past year, he and I lau...
By: KatieatVintageVinylJournals

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:19:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Zen-Garden-of-Love/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/PQAR/GY4RFWZB/F6PPQARGY4RFWZB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/PQAR/GY4RFWZB/F6PPQARGY4RFWZB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/PQAR/GY4RFWZB/F6PPQARGY4RFWZB.SMALL.jpg skeinywoman This is a really easy and fast gift to make, but will be greatly appreciated by the recipient!  You only need a few things: a tray, some sand, and rocks. Take a hike and look for stones and rocks that are shaped like hearts. Buy, make, or reuse an interesting small tray. (I found mine on clearance...
By: skeinywoman

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 Feb 2012 08:43:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Potted-Lollypop-trees/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/N33E/GXDW9W9U/FHVN33EGXDW9W9U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/N33E/GXDW9W9U/FHVN33EGXDW9W9U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/N33E/GXDW9W9U/FHVN33EGXDW9W9U.SMALL.jpg AMAZONIAbydjljwilliams As a present for my nieces and nephews, I made them some potted ChupaChup trees, with 100 lolly pops a piece! I up-cycled these faux grass pot plant thingys I had, which my cats decided to chew to bits! So the twisty sparkly things came with the previous luuurvely black faux pot plants my mother-in-...
By: AMAZONIAbydjljwilliams

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:34:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Ornament-turned-Squid/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/KW7U/GW88OPYF/FSSKW7UGW88OPYF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/KW7U/GW88OPYF/FSSKW7UGW88OPYF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/KW7U/GW88OPYF/FSSKW7UGW88OPYF.SMALL.jpg sfbetty With only 30 minutes to play at the Instructables workshop in San Francisco, I found a balloon, wrapped it in string and sprayed it with starch and paint.  The intention was a shell of painted string after the balloon is popped.  But I didn't let it dry enough and this is the result.  A squid lookin...
By: sfbetty

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:26:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sparkling-Snowflake-Ornaments/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/OFSF/GW88ON3B/FTFOFSFGW88ON3B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/OFSF/GW88ON3B/FTFOFSFGW88ON3B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/OFSF/GW88ON3B/FTFOFSFGW88ON3B.SMALL.jpg domestic_engineer Here's an easy way to make a snowflake ornament using an embroidery machine.  I found this pattern on Urbanthreads.  They have a lot of awesome patterns for embroidery machines, and I bought this one during a half off sale, so it only cost me $1.50.   I hooped a piece of felt, and a piece of stabili...
By: domestic_engineer

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:42:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Art-of-Lighting-a-Christmas-Tree-Vertical-vs/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/A372/GVOW52LP/FK5A372GVOW52LP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/A372/GVOW52LP/FK5A372GVOW52LP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/A372/GVOW52LP/FK5A372GVOW52LP.SMALL.jpg thesparklequeen I have been reading up on lots of holiday decorating tips and ideas, and came across an interesting idea that had never occurred to me: HANGING YOUR CHRISTMAS LIGHTS VERTICALLY.  I can honestly say a light bulb went off in my head after reading that. It makes sense, how come I’ve never heard of it? ...
By: thesparklequeen

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 09:46:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Trashy-Christmas-Recycled-Strung-Straws-Garland/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/N9LU/GVOX0HDE/FH7N9LUGVOX0HDE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/N9LU/GVOX0HDE/FH7N9LUGVOX0HDE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/N9LU/GVOX0HDE/FH7N9LUGVOX0HDE.SMALL.jpg BrianJewett In my half century of experience, the best tree ornaments are hand made. The best of these are usually made from trash. I don't know why, but after more than 50 years of study I've always found this to be true. For my very first, and most poverty inspired Christmas tree after moving out of my folks ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Dec 2011 13:36:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Throw-a-Festivus-Party/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/QYK9/GVNMU0DE/FZSQYK9GVNMU0DE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/QYK9/GVNMU0DE/FZSQYK9GVNMU0DE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/QYK9/GVNMU0DE/FZSQYK9GVNMU0DE.SMALL.jpg jamesged Do you think that Christmas is to too commercialized, Chanukah is too boring, and Kwanza is pretty much a joke? Well, ever since 1997, there has been a Festivus for the rest of us. Instead of (or in addition to) getting caught up in the all the holiday busyness, why not throw a Festivus party and ha...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Dec 2011 07:59:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hanukkah-Chanukah-Menorah/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX4/1DWC/GVM7E5D1/FX41DWCGVM7E5D1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX4/1DWC/GVM7E5D1/FX41DWCGVM7E5D1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX4/1DWC/GVM7E5D1/FX41DWCGVM7E5D1.SMALL.jpg flyingpuppy Our house is all lit up for the holidays with Christmas lights. The tree is up and blinking, scented candles are burning, and the eaves along the porch are twinkling a warm welcome. But not everyone lights up their holidays with Christmas lights. Those who celebrate Hanukkah place a menorah in their...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:30:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/sam-from-trick-r-treat-mask/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/W6JO/GUKAQVO2/FX5W6JOGUKAQVO2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/W6JO/GUKAQVO2/FX5W6JOGUKAQVO2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/W6JO/GUKAQVO2/FX5W6JOGUKAQVO2.SMALL.jpg snappydragons Step 1: Make paper mache paste. I used 2cups of flour, 2cups of water, and 1Tbsp of table salt. Step 2: Tear 1" thick strips of news paper and dip them in the paper mache paste. Cover a beach ball with them and let it dry over night. Leave an openning for your head to be able to go through. Repeat ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Nov 2011 16:22:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Holiday-Postcards/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/QLTZ/GUKB3PRR/FGCQLTZGUKB3PRR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/QLTZ/GUKB3PRR/FGCQLTZGUKB3PRR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/QLTZ/GUKB3PRR/FGCQLTZGUKB3PRR.SMALL.jpg roxanneup Holidays are one of the much-awaited events in a year so people would often prepare for these occasions. Some would shop for gifts and food or travel to other places to celebrate the season with their loved ones. There are also those who would create different decors and tools to send their greeting...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Nov 2011 16:46:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Oscar-the-Grouch-with-Wormey-Costume/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/0T5C/GTXBCHJK/F5W0T5CGTXBCHJK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/0T5C/GTXBCHJK/F5W0T5CGTXBCHJK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/0T5C/GTXBCHJK/F5W0T5CGTXBCHJK.SMALL.jpg LIvvie323 My dad made this costume for Halloween last year an it turned out pretty cool. Hope you like!
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:23:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fourth-of-July-Name-Tags/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/B4PC/GPBD4BFV/FWSB4PCGPBD4BFV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/B4PC/GPBD4BFV/FWSB4PCGPBD4BFV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/B4PC/GPBD4BFV/FWSB4PCGPBD4BFV.SMALL.jpg Facci Designs No more guessing which cup is yours at your holiday BBQ. Just print my designs on full-sticker paper, trim, fill out and apply!
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Jul 2011 06:30:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Formal-wear-of-modern-society/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/FM0S/GNU2YF3T/FJFFM0SGNU2YF3T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/FM0S/GNU2YF3T/FJFFM0SGNU2YF3T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/FM0S/GNU2YF3T/FJFFM0SGNU2YF3T.SMALL.jpg yuppersmainia This photograph includes red duct tape shoes that look great on everyone's feet, along with other formal wear that helps create a cool outfit that will make heads turn.:) Thanks for looking at this instructable. 
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 May 2011 17:09:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Egg-Ornaments/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/M9O7/GN02QRL8/F1BM9O7GN02QRL8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/M9O7/GN02QRL8/F1BM9O7GN02QRL8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/M9O7/GN02QRL8/F1BM9O7GN02QRL8.SMALL.jpg BeadfulThings I made these mini eggs to compliment my regular 3" egg ornaments . I love the way that they turned out so much that I just had to share! Each 2" egg ornament is made up of several hundred glass seed beads. I chose different this time, and I like the result. Time consuming to make, but so cute! :) ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:41:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easter-Bunny-Tale/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FVU/R1WO/GMSXIOF6/FVUR1WOGMSXIOF6.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FVU/R1WO/GMSXIOF6/FVUR1WOGMSXIOF6.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FVU/R1WO/GMSXIOF6/FVUR1WOGMSXIOF6.SMALL.jpg copilarim Do you know the Easter Bunny Tale?:) It's so EGG related:P!! They say a beautiful bird with a wonderful song was living in a forest somewhere in Germany. One year, the fairy Eastera found the little bird so wounded that she had to transform it into a rabbit in order to save her life. But that rabbit...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:17:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Naturally-Dyed-Easter-Eggs/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/EXZ5/GMSXH8ZR/FWAEXZ5GMSXH8ZR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/EXZ5/GMSXH8ZR/FWAEXZ5GMSXH8ZR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/EXZ5/GMSXH8ZR/FWAEXZ5GMSXH8ZR.SMALL.jpg two-tarts Only natural whole foods were used to dye these eggs: beets, blueberries, coffee, turmeric. Full instructions here: http://www.two-tarts.com/2011/04/naturally-dyed-easter-eggs.html
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:22:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Eggstravagant-Ornaments/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUJ/RW72/GLWQWLJ5/FUJRW72GLWQWLJ5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUJ/RW72/GLWQWLJ5/FUJRW72GLWQWLJ5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUJ/RW72/GLWQWLJ5/FUJRW72GLWQWLJ5.SMALL.jpg BeadfulThings I have been making these beaded egg ornaments for years, but only just found Instructables! I made this batch today, just in time for Spring! The grassy green, sunshine yellow, carrot orange, plum purple and jellybean pink eggs have hundreds of tiny glass beads hand strung onto each one. They are q...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Apr 2011 19:09:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Valentines-Cards-2011/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/KKRC/GKS0UE74/FBDKKRCGKS0UE74.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/KKRC/GKS0UE74/FBDKKRCGKS0UE74.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/KKRC/GKS0UE74/FBDKKRCGKS0UE74.SMALL.jpg peace, love, art Here are a few photos of some Valentine cards I made. My supplies were card stock, glitter glue, hot glue, silk flowers, ribbons, stamps, and markers. Hope these darling cards inspire you.
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Mar 2011 15:46:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Garlic-Peels-Santa/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/ETVS/GKS0ROOO/FUIETVSGKS0ROOO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/ETVS/GKS0ROOO/FUIETVSGKS0ROOO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/ETVS/GKS0ROOO/FUIETVSGKS0ROOO.SMALL.jpg smitasrivastava Imagine how festive your dining area, kitchen or pantry will look  with this easy to craft Garlic Peels santa . Kids will have unlimited fun making this Christmas  craft  for the holidays .  What You Need : A large paper plate ,5-6 cotton balls , lots of garlic peels, scrap paper /construction pap...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Mar 2011 20:53:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-of-My-Life-Valentine/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/AIGY/G5FR5L2U/F0NAIGYG5FR5L2U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/AIGY/G5FR5L2U/F0NAIGYG5FR5L2U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/AIGY/G5FR5L2U/F0NAIGYG5FR5L2U.SMALL.jpg ModMischief Inspired by this tutorial, I made my sweetie a steampunky symbol of my love. It was all made from stuff I had lying around. The base is the broken top of an old thermos attached to a mason jar lid. The label is just aluminum foil glued to cardboard with a little paint rubbed over it. To make the w...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:51:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/new-years-2008/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/CSFP/FOWZQ41E/FZKCSFPFOWZQ41E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/CSFP/FOWZQ41E/FZKCSFPFOWZQ41E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/CSFP/FOWZQ41E/FZKCSFPFOWZQ41E.SMALL.jpg goeon the neat firework mount vesuvious
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Jan 2009 11:17:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Colored-eggs-using-onion-skins-and-beet-juice/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/WZBZ/FCEIJBXO/F6EWZBZFCEIJBXO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/WZBZ/FCEIJBXO/F6EWZBZFCEIJBXO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/WZBZ/FCEIJBXO/F6EWZBZFCEIJBXO.SMALL.jpg rupamagic I just wanted to show and tell my first attempt at the onion skin method as described in this great instructable: http://www.instructables.com/id/Easter-Eggs-Dyed-With-Onion-Skins_1/ It is done by wrapping the eggs in onion skins before boiling. Thos are the brown, amber and yellow ones. The pink...
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