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Invasive Species Control: A Hands-on Environmental Project

Blogsnapper — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:10:16 +0000

The best way to learn about nature is by getting your hands dirty. The best way to learn about the impact of invasive species on our forests is to plan an invasive species control project. This can be done by a school class, club, a scout troop, or even as a family or community project. Education…
By: mathiemom

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Super-Deluxe Custom Bike Basket for Under $5.00, (Using Cardboard, Wire & Duct Tape)

Blogsnapper — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:10:16 +0000

My ten year old daughter has been wanting a small basket for her bike for quite some time. We looked high and low at stores and the internet, but nothing appealed to my fickle little cyclist. Suddenly, she asked, "Can’t we just make one, Dad?" We started brainstorming, and eventually came up with…
By: zap1998

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Simple steps for greatly improved photos in Pixlr Express

Blogsnapper — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:10:45 +0000

Seeing this contest on Instructables was the first I’d ever heard of Pixlr. I love Gimp, but have been looking for a simpler tool to do some quick photo enhancements. Now that I’ve found Picklr Express, I’m hooked on updating all my old photos. I’ll take you through the process of one photo, and e…
By: stunami

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Coffee Shop Construction Toy

Blogsnapper — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 10:10:14 +0000

Ian Gonsher is an artist, designer, and educator who studies and teaches the creative process at the School of Engineering at Brown University. Today, he sent me photos of these attractive geometric structures he made from drinking straws and wooden coffee stirrers while sitting in a coffee shop this weekend. […]

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Back and Forth Car

Blogsnapper — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 10:10:12 +0000

This car can be created from any old RC car that has a motor. This car is designed to go forward or backwards when it bumps into an object. It can also be turned into a game with two people which can be quite fun! Materials Needed: 1X Old RC Car (or any car with a motor that drives the wheels) 4…
By: EGRobotics

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SCREECH Potatos!

Blogsnapper — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:10:59 +0000

These are really easy, really fast, really cheap, and really spooky! Here’s the supply list: potatos (I used yams- for some reason I’m always thinking they’re sweet potatos) This would probably work just as well with regular potatos, and of course real sweet potatos. mini marsh…
By: dismissie

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Easy Watching Films

Blogsnapper — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:10:11 +0000

Hey guys, my name is Lee and a lot of my friends say I’m absolutely obsessed with movies!. So because I love my films so much I’ve decided to create a easy Three step guide to watch films on the internet. Please feel free to check out my website for more cool stuff You don’t need to do these step…
By: leeliversidgeaff

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How To Build an ISU LEGO Tailgating Truck

Blogsnapper — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:10:14 +0000

Simple and easy instructions to build a LEGO ISU truck. Time to show off your ISU spirit! Attach wheels to large grey flat LEGO. Front is the side with wheels closest to the end. (LEFT side of picture) Front - 2 IN from LEFT Rear - 3 IN from RIGHT Flip to front side and attach 2×4 grey p…
By: nikolast

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Whole Food’s Dark Rye profiles MAKE editor-in-chief Mark Frauenfelder

Blogsnapper — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:10:20 +0000

This summer the folks who produce Dark Rye, the online magazine for Whole Foods Markets, came to my house in Los Angeles, and shot a video profile of my daughters and me working on different projects. We made a guitar out of a metal lunchbox, a skateboard, and soap molded from our toes and fingers.

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Body Worlds

Blogsnapper — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:10:54 +0000

This homemade costume was inspired by the international science and art exhibit "Body Worlds." I purchased a mannequin and padded it to be my dimensions (she was skinnier than me, go figure :) ). I purchased a plain black lycra full body cat suit, and put it on the mannequin to paint. Using water …
By: afroheidi

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