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Most favorited all-time - page 5. Recycled crafts. 13930332. My halloween costume this year featured handmade angel wings . . .

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Craftgawker - page 16. $5 Mobile Phone Projector. The folks at Photojojo just posted a neat low-tech tutorial on how to make a projector for your mobile phone using a shoebox, a paperclip, and a magnifying glass.

$5 Mobile Phone Projector

MacGyver would be proud. They were able to find the magnifying glass at a dollar store for, well, a dollar (so they called it the $1 projector), but let’s just call it $5 before people get up in arms because they can’t find that screaming deal. Basically, you start by cutting a hole out of one side of the shoebox to match your magnifying glass and taping the glass on the box. Then you make an iPhone holder from a paperclip, flip the screen display on your phone (to account for how images passed through a lens get flipped), position your phone inside the box (playing with placement until you get the clearest image), put the box top back on, turn the room lights down low and the brightness on your phone up high, and revel in your resourcefulness.

Doesn’t get more accessible than that! Goli Mohammadi Related. The Giving Bunny Project « StitchPunk. For new readers: Are you visiting here because you found a bunny?

The Giving Bunny Project « StitchPunk

Read on about The Giving Bunny Project, maybe even join in! Then we would love it if you left a comment telling us the name of the bunny you found and a little bit about your experience. You can even make a note on our Google map where you found your new friend. We hope your bunny brightened your day! This is a project that has long been in my head, and I’m so excited to be able to finally share it with the crafty community and see where it goes. The giving bunny is just what he sounds like. Awesome Things To Make From Wire. Calling all creatives out there, today’s 50+ roundup is going to feed your inspiration banks.

Awesome Things To Make From Wire

We gathered over 50 super awesome things to make from wire. Japanese felting. Fawn ∙ How To by Creative Publishing international on Cut Out. 37 Adorable And Unexpected Easter Egg DIYs. DIY Crafts and Design for Kids. Crochet patterns. 39 DIY Gifts You'd Actually Want To Receive. Free Sewing Patterns. The Crafters File Box: DIY: PBK Lazy Susan. Just bead it! DIY Beaded electrical cord ideas & tutorials. Posted by ScrapHacker.com on fredag, augusti 10, 2012 · 2 Comments.

Just bead it! DIY Beaded electrical cord ideas & tutorials

Tunnel Vision. I know you are invited to at least one wedding this summer.

Tunnel Vision

Bring your camera. This is a neat way to present a special wedding picture. DIY String Art. Hi guys! Dina here from Honey & Fitz back with another tutorial. This time I’m showing you how to make some string art for your little one’s room! Rather than deal with hammers and cutting wood, I decided to do this project using cork tiles. Not only are they easy to find and inexpensive, they’re also very light weight so you don’t have to worry about them falling off the wall and hurting anyone. Tutorials. If you haven’t yet taken a peek at the new Dark Fairytale series, you’re in for a treat!

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Urban Threadsters in particular seem to love their myth, lore, and legend, and also seem to share a love of books. And who doesn’t love books? Though, I will be honest, every time I go into a used bookstore I’m secretly hoping to come across a copy of the Necronomicon with an old, tattered leather cover with intricate engravings and spooky designs. I usually leave with a beat-up copy of a mystery novel. Nice, but never quite what I’m after. Part of the beauty in some books is simply how they look, and if we can’t find them that way, we’ll make 'em! Backlit Canvas Art.

Do you have one project that you've been longing to do, but just haven't found the time yet?

Backlit Canvas Art

This is it for me. I call it my Backlit Canvas Art and the inspiration piece has been pinned in my "Crafts to try" Pinterest board for ages. My "pin"speration is an artist's piece made from metal that has hand cut flowers all over it. Fleece Dog Bed Tutorial - Dog Under My Desk. Loki got a new bed today and the weather held out for photos, so you all get a new tutorial!

Fleece Dog Bed Tutorial - Dog Under My Desk

Read below to learn how to make this cute fluffy fleece dog bed! I’ve made… four of these now? At least four. Anyway, you can make these all different heights and diameters (π is your friend). Loki already loves it, he’s sleeping on it right now under my desk. You’ll need 1 1/4 yards of fleece. I cut the 26″ square first, then folded in it fourths. Make your own jellyfish in a bottle. « BhoomPlay. ~ Note for Thai fans ~ เป็นโพสเก่าที่มีแฟนบล๊อกจากต่างประเทศขอมาให้เขียนเป็นภาษาอังกฤษนะคะส่วนแฟนบล็อกที่ยังไม่เคยอ่านเรื่องนี้เลย ฉบับภาษาไทยดูที่นี่ค่ะ The other day, while I was thinking to get something to put in the water bottle for Bhoom to shake for fun.

I saw a plastic grocery bag next to me and then this idea popped up. I think.. well, give it a try. With some trials and errors, my little jellyfish comes alive just like I thought it would be. : ) When daddy and son first saw it, they’re surprised with their jaws wide open. Day 63 – DIY Corona Glasses. I cannot even tell you how excited I was when I found this pin explaining how simple it is to cut glass bottles.

Day 63 – DIY Corona Glasses

For our first anniversary, my husband signed us up for a glassblowing class. It was awesome and we had a great time. As we were leaving, one of the artists was turning Corona bottles into drinking glasses for a friend’s wedding gift. I was wondering why these glasses weren’t one of the projects we could choose from that day. I left there thinking that Corona glasses could only be made by the glassblowers and their fancy equipment. Messy Outdoor Projects - Melted Crayon Art. Cake postcard tutorial. Supplies Materials needed to make two cake postcards: 1 large sponge (yellow paints the best)Serrated knifeX-Acto or utility knifeSpray paint (brown, yellow, pink or white)1 tube acrylic latex caulk (brown, cream or white)Spray adhesive (3M Super 77 works great!)

Cardboard, kraft paper or scrapbook paper. Time - page 4. 20 Awesome Do It Yourself Projects. Thursday, June 14, 2012 4:30 am, Posted by Chris Groves | Internet 20 Awesome Do It Yourself Projects Topics: At Home Project Ideas , Creative DIY Home Projects , Do It Yourself Projects for 2012 , Fun How To Projects , What to Do with Extra Stuff Are you bored and have a bunch of extra little items hanging around here and there? Well we were in the same boat so we decided to round up 20 different awesome at home projects you can do. Anything from soda pop cap lids to spoons and more. 101 Crafty Gifts.

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Tutorials. DIY Picture Tiles - You Will Never Buy a Photo Frame Again. Lately I’ve been having this huge urge to decorate the house. This is big news. I do not decorate. Arguably, one of the reasons why is because I. absolutely. hate. to. buy. mass. produced. decor. (Also, I can’t ever remember if pink and purple go together or not.) Anyway, this extends to photo frames.

Nope. Long story short, I discovered this method of transferring my photos cheaply, quickly, and beautifully to something uncommon and unique. Tiles. Projects. Emotions_and_facial_expression_by_cedarseed-ds1wwv.jpg (3650×3033) 25 Handmade Gifts Under $5. If your gift list is long and your budget is small here are some great Handmade Gifts that you can make. Keep in mind that handmade items are not just beautiful but special… Disposable Cameras. There are lots of disposable camera Instructables on the site.

Cool miniature stove. Speed Painting Online Painting Lessons Preview painting water www.timgagnon.com. I feel melty. EDIT 11/5/2012: We are no longer selling custom crayon pieces in our Etsy shop. We are now focusing on a new jewelry project, so please check that out and we hope you enjoy the tutorial below! Edit: We are now selling custom crayon pieces in our Etsy shop! If you have questions about commissioning your own artwork, please see the shop or email us at lightandspoon@gmail.com. Doily canvas bag. Most favorited last 7 days - page 4. Ric Rac Rose. Paracord Wrap Bottle. Great Ideas.

How to Make Cherry Blossom Lights. Hand Embroidered Cards.

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Sew a bag with the free bag pattern. TetraBox Light by Ed Chew. Plastic Bag Knitting Tutorial : cocoknits. 10 Craft Room Organizational Tips. Paisley Dee Ring Bag ∙ How To by steph blue on Cut Out. Covered Notebook with Matching Pen Tutorial « by small means. This tutorial has instructions to make any sized notebook cover and a matching pen. All of my measurements and what not will be in red. Simply Vintagegirl Blog » Blog Archive » Tutorial: How to Make Lovely Fabric Flowers.

29 May 2010 These elegant fabric flowers are very simple to make . . . and only take a few basic supplies. The finished product is delightfully lovely, and at times can look like a real flower! Every flower will turn out differently and that is part of the beauty!