Posts tagged: cardboard
The Agua Table...Or, How To Make Giant Cardboard Stones.
By Chrisjob
At first glance, The Agua Table by Brazilian designer Domingos Tótora seems to be a take on the Noguchi coffee table using some perfectly round stones to balance the glass top. But, check out the process photos to see how this base was created from recycled cardboard and glue.
I'm totally making some. How-to to follo » READ MORE
DIY Cardboard Laptop Stand
By DIY Maven
Green upgrader Matt Embrey shows us how to turn cardboard into an awesome laptop stand. To make one for yourself, you'll need a few things, which you most likely have on hand.
How To: Make an Easy Circular Bookshelf for Under $6.00.
By ChrisjobOne contractor grade cardboard tube + a bit of time = nearly instant bookshelf.
From Kootoyoo: "I had originally purchased only 1 tube to make a toy box for the smallest...it kicked around the floor of the craft room for a while & I'd done nothing with it.All the while I'd been enjoying posts from this tumblr.
http://bookshelves.tumblr.com/
...then I got to thinking how they'd be wonderful as a bookshelf & that's what I've done. I've left the t » READ MORE
How To: Giant Altoids Lunch Box.
By ChrisjobClever reuse of the all-purpose Altoids tin is a rite of passage for any DIYster, but turning something else entirely INTO an Altoids tin? Well, that's just plain fun.
"Whether you're off to school or work, you need something to pack your lunch or snack. Just
like the Flintstones, don't forget your lunch pail. There is a mini-Altoids lunch box but that will not do if you have a hero, grinder, po'boy or submarine sandwich. Make a custom giant A » READ MORE
How to Make a Frabjous Cardboard Sculpture
By DIY Maven
Evil Mad Scientist Labs went ga-ga over Professor George W. Hart's sculpture, Frabjous. When they realized Professor Hart has been kind enough to post a template to make such a sculpture, they got right to work!
Roll-Out Vegetable Mat Makes Gardening a Snap.
By ChrisjobNo kidding...it even includes a set of garden markers.
"Chris Chapman’s Roll-Out Veg Mat could be just the solution you’re searching for. The corrugated cardboard mat is sowed with four types of vegetable seeds and organic fertilizer all ready to be rolled out - all you need to do is add water and soil... Complete with fun graphics and instructions, Chapman’s design makes gardening much more approachable to budding green thumbs." A different ma » READ MORE
How to Turn Saran Wrap Tubes into Napkin Rings
By DIY Maven
The title of this post might suggest a 'kid craft', but Merriment Design's creation is anything but kid-like. These lovely napkin rings would give any store-bought equivalent a run for its money, that's for sure. Plus it's a great way to recycle those cardboard tubes and fabric remnants. » READ MORE
How to Make a Cardboard Stampede
By DIY Maven
A few years ago, artist Ann Wood decided to assign herself the task of making a cardboard horse a day until she had 100 completed. When she was finished, she assembled them into a stampede. She has 3 patterns in her corral (get it, corral? heh), 2 adults and 1 colt. To make your own stampede, you'll need to assemble the following » READ MORE
DIY Cardboard Eco Speakers
By DIY Maven
From Urban Outfitters these DIY speakers are made of 70% recycled materials and are completely customizable, thanks to the six colored pencils included. Plug & play compatible with » READ MORE
Tabletop Pinball Game (made from scrap wood).
By ChrisjobFrom Seamster's super creative Instructable:
"This is a tabletop pinball machine made from all scrap wood and bits and pieces of things I've held onto just waiting for a project like this. The ball is from an old computer mouse, with the rubber coating removed (you could use a marble as well). A crafty person should never throw perfectly good stuff in the trash. Just hang onto it, and eventually you'll find a new use for it down the road!"
Inspir » READ MORE
Cardboard Safari: Peace, Love, and Taxidermy.
By Chrisjob
With two working-class science teachers for parents, we were rarely allowed to have snacks at the movies, to buy toys outside of holidays, or ambitious vacations. BUT, we ALWAYS were allowed to buy souvenirs from museum and zoo gift shops.
So, having grown up putting together T.Rex skeletons and playing with molecular models, I have a soft spot for the flat-packed, Cardboard Safari approach to wall decor.
From Inhabitat, "The Charlottesville–base » READ MORE
How To: Cereal Box Storage Bins.
By ChrisjobRachel had some fabric, and needed a project. Rachel eats cereal, and needed a reuse for the boxes. Get where she's going with this...?
"I decided that some funky, colorful storage bins were just the ticket. I really wanted these bins to be as “green” as I could make them, so I brainstormed with my fellow urban-nesters, as we often do, to find a way to construct these by repurposing something from around the house. We came up with cereal box » READ MORE
Make Your Own Cardboard Laptop Case?
By DIY Maven
Giles Miller turns cardboard into laptop cases, altering it as he goes to add personalization--like initials and apples and such. Want to try to make one of your own? Check out this Instructable:
DIY Cardboard Chaise Lounge.
By ChrisjobSure, we've seen lots of cardboard art and furniture (and a house), and a small scale how-to, but this Instructable is totally approachable and makes fabulous use of a mess of Ikea boxes. Pretty impressive, says I.
So grab some corrugated cardboard, a bit of tape, and utility knife, and follow the instructions above.
Nothing's Cardboard Office
By DIY Maven
The office of Nothing, located in Amsterdam, is constructed of--mostly--cardboard. The inspiration for creating an office made of cardboard came from the creative agency's own name: something was made out of nothing. The photos are by Joachim Baan. View more at his flickr page. Via » READ MORE
Cardboard Art
By DaiquiriDiva
Ooooh. More fuel for my cardboard addiction! Not sure I have the patience to try anything quite as detailed as these, but at least they inspire me to think outside the box (s'cuse the pun).
More here.
How To: Make Custom Magazine Files
By ChrisjobMonica has created the perfect DIY organizational project: custom magazine files that fit not only your room's decor, but your bookshelfs actual dimensions. These are guaranteed to look much more sharp and last way longer than ye old Flyt...
So says Monica, "Having gone to many different stores in the Bay Area, we decided that to be most efficient we would have to embark on a journey to create our own boxes. This turned out not only to be th » READ MORE
An Environmentally Conscious Christmas tree.
By DIY Maven
This tree and the company, Cloud Gate Design LLC, that designed it gets major props for environmentalism. First, the very modern tree and its packaging are made from recycled cardboard which is also 100% recyclable. In addition, a portion of the profit from the sale of each cardboard tree is being donated to the Arbor Day Foundation’s Trees for America. And to top it off, The Cardboard Tree’s website is delightful; just click ‘decorate’ and yo » READ MORE
How to Make Cardboard Hipster Picture Frames
By DIY Maven
Tis' the season to accumulate cardboard boxes. Most will find their way into the recycling bin, but you might want to save one or two to fabricate Photojojo's fun, functional and funky cardboard picture frames. (These could be a great project with the kids; mom or dad have to do the cutting, but the rest could be left to the little squirts.)
What you need to make 'em:
- Photos (I also think they'd be a great way to display kid's art too!) » READ MORE
How To: Recycled Egg Carton Fairy Lights.
By ChrisjobThe popuarity of low-heat and low-wattage LED lights provides all sorts of creative opportunities for custom lighting strings. This charming how-to from Espirit Cabane uses cardboard egg cartons for an "unusual texture and soft colors that, with minimal skills, can be turned into a vine of light-emitting morning glory."
