Archive for the 'DIY' Category
Like our socks in the wash, some of the most important pieces in our board games seem to disappear without a trace. If you’ve experienced such a loss with your Scrabble set, you know there’s not much to play with when you’ve got more Qs than As. If you’ve been looking for a better alternative to trashing the entire game, why not make some scrabble coa... weiterlesen...
Star Wars geeks and guitar junkies will instantly fall in love with this amazing Millenium Falcon guitar that was handcrafted by enthusiast Brian Fisk. Working to create a functioning guitar in painstaking detail, Fisk must have spent hundreds of hours building this beauty. Hit the jump to hear the guitar in action, and see what the mad musician slash Star Wars buff went through... weiterlesen...
Utrecht-based SEMdesign created this low-impact faceted bowl that is made entirely from cardboard so it can be easily recycled or composted at the end of its life. Named “Fruit Bowl 128 Cardboard”, this stripey bowl was made by laser-cutting and affixing 128 different pieces of recycled cardboard together.
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Looking for the right way to tell your special someone what you really think of them? Forget the store-bought Valentine’s Day cards and stationary, and make your own DIY V-Day card. Nothing says “I love you” like a personalized, hand-made card. Need a bit of inspiration for how to get started? From paint chip bookmarks to thumbprint hearts, check out these six ... weiterlesen...
What could possibly be cooler than living in a treehouse? A warm and comfy treehouse bed in your very own room! Not only does this make your child’s room feel magical, but lofted beds are a great use of space – store clothes or toys underneath! Check out our round-up of 6 amazing treehouse beds that you can DIY or buy, guaranteed to make your little one smile!
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Read the rest of DIY: Six Homemade Sweet Treats for Your Valentine
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Read the rest of DIY: How to Make Homemade Valentine’s Day Fortune Cookies for Your Sweet!
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Read the rest of 6 Super Easy DIY Gifts For Your Valentine’s Day Sweetie
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Read the rest of DIY: How To Make a Hanging Bonsai String Garden
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A new smartphone app made by the folks at CORA may soon be available to eco-tech-savvy individuals and businesses who are looking to make use of, or donate, old materials in lieu of sending them off to the local landfill. The new app lets users type in what kind of trash they are tossing and in turn brings up results that show them if someone nearby would like it, where they can... weiterlesen...
Read the rest of HOW TO: Make Your Own Upcycled Wooden Spool Headphone Keeper
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Read the rest of DIY: Make Your Own Adorable Clothespin Wedding Cake Toppers
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This quirky looking hourglass stool is a cool, solid design that you can make at home on your own! Spotted over at ‘Dangerously Fun‘, this DIY stool can be made simply by using old cardboard from boxes or packaging, strong glue, a craft knife, a tape measure, and a pencil. Hit the jump for an easy-to-follow ‘How To’!
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Calling all bird lovers! Welcome feathered friends into your yard with this DIY bird house made from a reused crate. We spotted this bird-friendly DIY special over at Espirit Cabane, and it provides a great way to get crafty on a budget while also recycling an old crate. Although the instructions and diagram couldn’t be simpler, for the task ahead you will need to pick up... weiterlesen...
Want to introduce your kids to baking and avoid spending money on store-bought snacks? Here’s a recipe that’s fun, relatively easy, and is guaranteed to be a hit with the kids. These homemade organic cheese crackers are of course fresher than the ones you might find at the supermarket, and when you make them at home, you can skip the excess packaging, food coloring, ... weiterlesen...
Two Toronto teens have taken the LEGO man to new heights by launching the iconic yellow figure into space using a homemade weather balloon. High school students Mathew Ho and Asad Muhammad lifted the little guy an incredible 15 miles above sea level, and the entire journey was documented by cameras.
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Read the rest of 6 Awesome Upcycled Shipping Pallet Creations You Can Make Yourself
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Read the rest of DIY: How to Create a Painted Faux Lace Headboard
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