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If you’ve ever coveted the privacy of your own hotel, head to Brighton’s posh The Harrington. You’ll be left utterly alone, as the hotel only has one room! The clandestine digs are also chock full of opulent upcycled designs – including this LEGO chandelier designed by John Harrington himself!
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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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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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Using B-Squares, you can build a bird house that will alert you via Twitter when birds arrive.
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Always carting around tons of heavy toys for your little ones to play with on long road trips or flights? Created by Takashi Tsunoda, the Japanese toy designer behind PIPEROID paper robots, Monster Cubes, these DIY folding toys provide instant entertainment for kids and are super easy for parents to bring along! Click ahead to read more about these light weight toys and invest ... weiterlesen...
Read the rest of DIY: How to Create a Painted Faux Lace Headboard
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Read the rest of DIY: How to Build an African-Themed Gingerbread Geodesic Dome
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