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21 Y.O. Student Makes Face Masks For The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 18:00:40 +0300

Currently, the whole world is facing a serious shortage of essential medical supplies. The lack of masks has prompted people to simply make their own. However, college student Ashley Lawrence noticed that no one’s making masks for the deaf and hard of hearing community. As the numbers of coronavirus cases are rising, it’s important for people to have essential medical items, so Ashley decided to join the cause by making her own masks for those in need.

Woman Crochets Full Body Halloween Costumes For Her Kids

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 15:33:42 +0300

Sometimes, when kids ring my doorbell trick-or-treating, I pretend I'm not home. Yes, yes, I know, I'm a horrible person. However, if it were Stephanie Pokorny's sons, I'd definitely open my door and spoil them with candy.

The Cosplay Artist Manually Collected Valkyrie’s Suit From “God Of War” In 1000 Hours

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 14:19:12 +0300

We love God of War. We stan God of War. And we definitely appreciate the cosplay from God of War. Sony Santa Monica’s reimagining of the series is a masterpiece and we can say it over and over again without ever getting sick of it. While plenty have taken a swing at series protagonist Kratos, you really need to give credit to some outlier characters — like the recent cosplay of Valkyrie Rota.

It Took Us 1984 Hours To Create This Miniature Town For Hamsters

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 13:38:11 +0300

We created the whole town with 1325 tiny details during 1984 working hours. Housed the family of real hamsters there and made 9 episodes of online series about the lovely family obsessed with delicious food. I hope their adorable charm won’t leave anybody’s heart untouched.

Botanical Pressed Flower Jewelry That Is Made From Real Flowers

Wed, 25 May 2016 10:33:50 +0300

My interest in handcrafting original and creative botanical jewelry is founded on my love of the fine arts and the desire to create items that exude beauty. I use materials that reflect the elements of beauty around us; primarily flowers and flower petals, often offset by fine papers or original digital and hand drawn images. I collect my botanicals from a wide range of places including my home garden and trips abroad.

Magical Handmade Jewelry

Tue, 05 May 2015 10:19:42 +0300

I am running my small handmade jewelry business in Lithuania. My creative journey began two years ago when I realized that I want to do something different in my life. I have always enjoyed magic and mystery, so I decided to materialize it through these gorgeous charms. One day I posted some of my works online and then my dream became even more real. I quit my day job and spent every day in my apartment, which turned into one big workshop.

A Dad Took A Pile Of Plywood And Made His Daughter The Happiest Little

Tue, 03 Mar 2015 14:13:57 +0300

Kids have amazing imaginations. One minute, they're playing house with pots and pans, the next they're sword-fighting pirates, playing with twigs from the front yard. One creative dad made his adorable daughter a simple playhouse to fuel her imagination. Using plywood, he whipped up a split-level space, complete with electricity, in just 4 days. The basic design means his daughter can turn the house into a spaceship, a castle, or anything else she can dream up.

Giant Illuminated Mushrooms Brighten Up Every Place They Go

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 11:04:55 +0300

These mushrooms range in a variety of sizes from 5ft to 10ft tall. They are made of wood, chicken wire, electrical conduit, 2 part spray foam, spandex and l.e.d. lighting.

Handmade engagement ring

Mon, 16 Feb 2015 09:44:05 +0300

Dovas wanted to do something truly special – and something that would provide them with a story to tell to their children and grandchildren. Because he likes to sculpt wood and clay, he decided to, in one way or another, create a ring of my his design. Eventually, he found a jeweler who agreed to take anything he’d make out of wax and cast it in gold!

Flowers Frozen In Time Inside Handmade Resin Bracelets

Tue, 10 Feb 2015 14:37:39 +0300

There are plenty of nature motifs in jewelry and fashion, but there’s something special about having actual pieces of bark and moss or dried flowers in your accessories. Sarah Smith, the Oregon-based artist behind Modern Flower Child, creates hand-made resin bracelets, bangles and earrings by forever preserving real feathers, flowers, seashells and other beautiful bits and pieces of nature in hard, crystal-clear resin

This Father Built His Daughter The Superhero Bed She'd Always Wanted

Fri, 16 Jan 2015 10:07:00 +0300

This little girl had outgrown her old bed, so when her dad opted to build her a new one instead of buying one, he let her choose the theme. She got to pick the design and help out! Check out their epic bed build below.

This Husband Built Something Beautiful As A Gift For His Wife

Tue, 13 Jan 2015 11:11:57 +0300

Doing nice things for one another is an important part of being in a relationship. Of course, this means different things for different people. Some send flowers or write love notes, others buy jewelry or send their significant other out for a relaxing spa day. Whatever it is, taking time out of your busy schedule to do something special for the one you love is important. One man decided he was going to do something special for his wife by building something for her. Because their bed was lacking in the decor department, he used his talents to build her a custom headboard

Guy Builds An Awesome Elliptical Machine

Mon, 29 Dec 2014 13:19:28 +0300

Ontario-based creative Luanga Nuwame (aka Homemade Game Guru) doesn't need a gym membership anymore, because the skilled creative has built his very own elliptical machine out of cardboard. That's right, this functional elliptical trainer is made entirely out of cardboard and designed to support up to 200 lbs. The cardboard crafter admits, "I know I was not able to do a full rotation while using it and instead used it like Tony Little's Gazelle machine, but this free floating cardboard design was still able to hold my weight - even a shocker to me on my first attempt." He adds, "I still plan to do more with this design to strengthen it."

A Father and Son Made The Craziest Bookshelves You've Ever Seen

Fri, 19 Dec 2014 11:11:52 +0300

Your home is an expression of who you are, which is why most people personalize their living space with art and decor they love. Sure, you could take a trip to the furniture store and buy something you like...or you could make something yourself.

Kid With No Money Made His Own Action Figures

Wed, 17 Dec 2014 11:59:08 +0300

This guy’s family didn’t have a lot of money when he was growing up so he took it upon himself to make his own action figures out of twist ties.

A Creative College Student Built Amazing Super Hero Costumes

Wed, 10 Dec 2014 14:46:59 +0300

People like to express their fandoms for comics, games, movies, and television shows in their own unique ways. Once such example is Binqun Zu, a student at Shanghai University of Technology, who is taking fandom to the next level with his project.

How To Make A Mosaic Bar Table

Mon, 08 Dec 2014 12:24:49 +0300

My name is Alexey Steshak. I’m an artist, a decorator and an interior designer.Currently, I’m a designer who thinks up a project and completely accomplishes it with his own hands. I work in different areas of art: mosaic, interior design, modelling, furniture design and others. I made this bar table for a small cafe in Altai Republic, Russia. I used a pine board and regular ceramic tiles. It took me 2 weeks to complete the project.

Handmade coffee table

Tue, 25 Nov 2014 11:38:30 +0300

My legally blind father and I made a coffee table out of the tree I climbed as a kid.

Awesome Zipper-Mouth Cat Sweater

Fri, 31 Oct 2014 09:56:22 +0300

We all have that one sweater at home which is too plain to wear in public but too comfy to throw out. Instructables user Hellovillain has come up with an awesome idea for how to turn that old sweater into something wearable and cool.

How To Turn Your Basement Into A Log Cabin-esque Man Cave For $107

Tue, 26 Aug 2014 12:40:22 +0400

Not everyone can have a log cabin or a “man cave,” they’re just too expensive! If you want one, let alone both of those things, you’d have to be some sort of fancy millionaire to make it happen, right? Not according to Redditor kelhans. They found a way to satisfy your log cabin and man cave needs in one $107 project.

Magnificent Chandeliers Made Out Of Crazy Things

Tue, 19 Aug 2014 10:24:07 +0400

Chandeliers aren't just for mansions and fancy restaurants. These DIY lighting ideas can showcase any style without breaking the bank.

How To Make A Loft Bed At Home

Tue, 05 Aug 2014 10:14:41 +0400

Normal beds are cool but sometimes you've got to switch it up a little bit.

Homemade Grass Bath Mat

Fri, 04 Jul 2014 11:45:18 +0400

Do you like the way that grass feels on your feet? Maybe you should make a bathmat made of grass.

How To Build Your Own Sandbox

Thu, 03 Jul 2014 13:18:47 +0400

You could just go to the store and buy a sandbox, but that's no fun. Bust out the tools, buy some wood and build your own.

For just $8 you can build your own air conditioner from scratch.

Wed, 02 Jul 2014 12:38:08 +0400

Good air conditioners can be pretty expensive, and if you just can’t afford to purchase one you’re in for a pretty miserable summer. That is, unless you can afford to spare $8 and 10-15 minutes, because that’s all you need in order to build your own air conditioner. Best of all, it’s really easy to do.

Fairy, Dragon, And Butterfly Wings For Kids

Tue, 01 Jul 2014 14:19:14 +0400

Who doesn’t want wings? (Not guaranteed to actually fly.)

Not an ordinary garage

Tue, 03 Jun 2014 13:51:38 +0400

One of the ways to change your old garage...

15 Things You Can Do With The Remainder Of Your Jorts

Thu, 22 May 2014 09:07:28 +0400

When life gives you jorts, make a jop top. It’s jort season , ya’ll, which means it’s time to celebrate. We all love creating jorts, but what do we do with the leftover denim? Never fear, the answers are here:

Handmade smoking shade

Tue, 15 Apr 2014 15:05:03 +0400

Directions for making a smoking shade

Water Blob – Giant Sensory Water Bubble!!

Fri, 11 Apr 2014 11:58:35 +0400

What you’ll need –

A flat section of grass or decking close to a hose (It will NEED to be level or your Blob will just roll down the hill…trust me!!)
Scissors
Duct tape
Baking paper
Hair Straigtener (if you don’t own one you could follow the directions for an iron found here).
Clear plastic sheeting

What This Man Built For His Grandson Took 6 Months

Wed, 09 Apr 2014 08:50:17 +0400

For six months, a grandfather in central China worked ceaselessly on building something for his grandson. It would not only help him get to school, but it would give him some major cool points as well. This custom-made gift ended up being so popular, he had to build two more for other family members.
It runs on five batteries and is
pure awesomeness

Hand made chain armor

Thu, 06 Feb 2014 13:59:15 +0400

Chain armor is a medieval coat of chain mail consisting of metal rings sewn onto leather or cloth. Thought the times of spear running has already finished, it is still in requisistion. Now I`d like to tell you how to make it at home.