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How To Make a Hand Drawn Repeated Pattern.

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Julia Rothman shares ideas for making a tile-able design, even out of quite complex drawing with lions and vines! First, draw your pattern on the middle of the page. Then cut the drawing in half, and tape the blank sides together. Repeat by cutting in half horizontally, and then tape. Fill in the open space with art, and you're on your way. Awesome, awesome, awesome. This is the stuff that makes me drool. »MORE

May 15, 2008
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How To Clean an Aquarium.

By Chrisjob Fishtank-1

  Curbly's featured some incredible fish tanks over the last year - here, here, and here - but one has to keep it sparkly to ensure its continued awesomeness. HowToCleanThings offers a natural way to keep your aquarium spotless. Just remember, as they say, "water+electricity = death". Siphon on!   »MORE

May 15, 2008
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Pimp My (Toddler's) Ride.

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Hemi Housewife wasn't quite satisfied with the baby blue and orange of her son's Little Tykes cruiser, so she spiced it up. Twice. Then, check out the other models, particularly this Hawaiian coupe. Via Crafty Crafty.   »MORE

May 15, 2008
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Linoleum Remnant Kitchen Floor.

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From the Diary of a Vermont Eco Builder: "In keeping with our eco design model, and just for the sheer fun of it, we’ve decided that the kitchen floor will be made up from all the leftover pieces of Marmoleum we’ve saved so far." They took stock of their collection, designed a pleasing layout on the computer, and after a proper subfloor, had the pieces installed. Fantastic. Via Materialicious. »MORE

May 14, 2008
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Make a DIY Plastic Bag Dryer.

By Chrisjob Bagdryer1

Okay, so I wasn't yet hip to this phenomenon: spindle-y contraptions allowing one to invert plastic bags (presumably of the ziptop variety) to help dry them after a wash for reuse. Like a dish strainer or a clothesline for sandwhich baggies. Of course, that $20 price tag always hits where it hurts, especially when it's clear that the materials all came from the unfinished wood section at the craftstore. (the little vase gives it away). So, for a DIY option, you can head to that aisle, or try the recipe below with items you probably already have in your kitchen.... »MORE

May 14, 2008
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Hubcap Creatures.

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Ultimate art-recycling: hubcap creatures by Ptolemy.    Via.   »MORE

May 14, 2008
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Creative Ways to Reuse "Disposable" Items.

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Lifehacker users have compiled a list of creative uses to recycle your disposables, namely those that cannot be recycled in obvious ways. They include old standbys like the CD spindle bagel holder and placing fabric softener sheets in drawers to keep your clothes smelling fresh, but also some clever tips for yogurt containers, wine corks, bum CD-rs, and a link to a great Flickr group entitled, "How Can I Recycle This?" CDs/DVDs and their cases/spindles Dryer Sheets Plastic containers Odds and Ends     »MORE

May 12, 2008
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Make a Three-Tiered Plant Stand from a Recycled Tomato Cage.

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Instructable-user CarlSandra2005 came up with this clever alternative use for a tomato cage: a tri-level plant stand. And since this only cost, what 25-cents, and you probably have at least three or four unused ones lying about, you could do them in multiples for a Jetsons-like effect. Simply use pliers to shape your cage appropriately, spraypaint a color of your choice, then fill. The only difficult part may be to find containers that will fit and are the correct weight, but that's just a job for a little resourcefulness. »MORE

May 12, 2008
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Spaceless: Hideaway Deck Furniture.

By Chrisjob Met_spaceless

Designer Sandy Lam is a master of the obvious but the not yet done, what some may call the "why didn't I think of that" approach. Case in point: Spaceless, deck furniture requiring no storage space. Goodness, I hope this is DIYable. I have high hopes...if I ever get to own a deck. Via. »MORE

May 12, 2008
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Upgrade Your Workshop with Custom Pegboard Tool Hangers.

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Some aluminum mending plates and a hacksaw and drill are all you need make a home for any (reasonably weighted) tool on your pegboard wall. Check out these ideas from Popular Mechanics to create custom hangers for your specific tools. Ball-peen or framing hammers A series of screwdrivers Long, thin tools Myriad pliers, cutters, and snips   »MORE

May 10, 2008
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Stained Glass Lava Lamp.

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This Tiffany-esque lava lamp takes the standard shape and twists it with a bit of deco stained glass. The built in lava shapes highlight its tongue-in-cheekness, just in case you didn't get it the first time. Via. »MORE

May 10, 2008
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Scrap Happy: More than 100 things to do with Fabric Remnants and Scraps.

By Chrisjob Sewingscraps

If you work with fabric at all, you've got an ever growing collection of leftovers in your craft space, just lying there with their frayed edges, waiting to be called upon for some new cleverness. For a little inspiration, here's more than one-hundred ideas to give them new purpose.     Scrap Happy Vol. I     Scrap Happy Vol. II Ideas include: A Needle Case, or a case for Knitting Needles, or one for Crochet Hooks and what about a Kimono-Style Case Diaper Case Pin Cushions, plus this one and one for the wrist too Fabric Coasters and another Mouse Mat... »MORE

May 10, 2008
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The Worst of Craigslist: D-Listed Decor.

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It's Design within Retch: D-Listed Decor highlights the very and most awfulness of Craigslist's home decor offerings. There's nothing more to share: just look at it, and be thankful for the internet, by which everyone can share a part of their lives. Via. »MORE

May 08, 2008
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Free Sewing Classes This Saturday, May 10th (at a Singer dealer near you)!

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Click here to find you're local Singer shop, and reserve your space for FREE sewing and fabric classes this Saturday, May 10th. The class features a project from someone named Martha Stewart and highlights the new Singer Curvy sewing machine. Via. »MORE

May 08, 2008
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How To: Sew a Fabric Tissue Cozy.

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Nicole Vaughn whipped up this easy how-to and pattern for a fabric tissue cozy. Great for anyone with allergies, kids, or just a nose. Materials Fabric for the inside Cordinating fabric for the outside Sewing machine and thread Cardboard for pattern Sissors First, create a rectangular pattern, 6x7", and cut it out of your fabric. Then copy it onto the outside fabric, adding a bit to each side. Add some trim, sew it up, and  sneeze away Via. »MORE

May 08, 2008
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Transform a Old Table With Buttons.

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"This fabulously simple yet effective idea from Marianne Kirby proves that putting buttons on almost anything will dramatically improve its looks. At least, this certainly turned out to be true in the case of an old table she picked up for $5 at a yard sale." After scoring the table, Marianne bought 1,600 green and white buttons on eBay. She spray painted the table, then attached the buttons with a basic tacky craft glue. Then she created a table top with a pourable resin, and then allowed the piece to cure for at least 72 hours. Read all about Marianne's... »MORE

May 08, 2008
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Seven Common Cooking Mistakes to Avoid.

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A tiny slip in preparation or technique can ruin a whole meal. RealSimple assembled a checklist to ensure that your don't damage your dishes before you dine. 1). Read the recipe all the way through before you begin. 2). Don't overcrowd the pan. 3). Preheat the pan properly. 4). Don't use a tiny pot for rice or pasta. 5). Dry leafy vegetables before sauteeing. 6). Don't overdo it on the dry herbs. 7). Be sure the oil is hot enough for deep frying. Via. »MORE

May 02, 2008
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Greenrrroof Animal Home.

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These vegetatively-capitaled Greenrrroof pet houses are a beautiful alternative to those Little-Tikes, tan, plastic things they sell at the discount stores. Stephanie Rubin's designs are made of natural cedar, no-VOC paints, and beeswax water sealant. Expensive, yes, but the including diagrams and simple but clever design make them totally DIYable. Via. »MORE

May 02, 2008
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Cutting-Edge Cardboard Interior.

By Chrisjob Yeshop2

"This beautifully sculpted cardboard mille-feuille... lines the walls of Yiorgos Eleftheriades‘ Yeshop in Athens. Dubbed “Papercut”, the project was a collaboration between the fashion designer and dARCH Studio. It takes a multidisciplinary approach to interior design, synthesizing elements of fashion and architecture into a streamlined, self-illuminated, biomorphic installation that was handmade using all eco-friendly materials." Remarkable, but I'm concerning about papercuts. From Inhabitat »MORE

May 02, 2008
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How To Make an Apron Out of Old Jeans.

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A ounce of prevention is worth some unnecessary stain-stick and a load of laundry. Protect your clothes while cooking, crafting, or tablesawing with this cool how-to via CraftyCrafty: "We've all got an old pair of jeans lying around somewhere that's either gone out of style or no longer fits us (and if not, charity shops and thrift stores can't get rid of the things). So take some scissors to your old denim and get stitching, with this easy to follow pattern. You'll have a functional, attractive apron that'll be ready just in time for National Apron Day on May 12th!" »MORE

May 02, 2008
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