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35 DIY Ideas

— September 19, 2008 — Art & Design
With the depressing state of the economy and recent news of the credit crisis and the financial drama of Lehman Brothers and Bank of America, TrendHunter.com thought it's a good time to ease your pain and worries by offering you 35 DIY products and ideas to help you curb your spending and avoid a credit crisis of your own.

This cluster features 35 anti-credit crisis DIY trends that will surely help you save a few bucks and release your creative energy in a positive way. The ideas range from DIY bags, shoes and furniture, to creative DIY photography tricks.

This post comes just a day after our 31 innovations in banking, from ATM gambling to the Bank of America. Check it out HERE.
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Interactive Home Building Show
Interactive Home Building Show
DIY Blog Cabin
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DIY Celebrity Robots
DIY Celebrity Robots
The Elvinator
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DIY July 4 Fireworks
DIY July 4 Fireworks
Interactive Fireworks
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31
DIY Wrinkle Zappers
DIY Wrinkle Zappers
PerriconeMD Cosmeceuticals Light Renewal Skin Rejuvenation
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30
Lego Scanners
Lego Scanners
DIY Guide to Build Your Own
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DIY Music Remixes
DIY Music Remixes
Musinaut Customizable MXP4s
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28
Build-a-Bag
Build-a-Bag
Anna William DIY Site
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DIY Activism
DIY Activism
Caution Tape For Social Commentary
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DIY Pixel Luggage
DIY Pixel Luggage
Pop Top by Public
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25
DIY Ballpoint Pens
DIY Ballpoint Pens
The Falter 2D Pen
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24
DIY Custom Cookbooks
DIY Custom Cookbooks
Inkubook.com
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23
Dismembered Dolls for Walls
Dismembered Dolls for Walls
Creepy DIY Coat Rack
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22
Paint Your Own Polo Kits
Paint Your Own Polo Kits
Ralph Lauren DIY Shirts
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21
DIY Eco-Coolers
DIY Eco-Coolers
Tree Stump Cooler
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20
Flat-Packed Sunglasses
Flat-Packed Sunglasses
Personalized DIY Eyewear
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19
DIY  Disaster Dioramas
DIY Disaster Dioramas
Spitefuls Paper Crafts
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18
DIY Video Mashup Tools
DIY Video Mashup Tools
YouTubeDoubler.com
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DIY Silly Photography
DIY Silly Photography
Ping Pong Balls Faces
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16
Fake Ice Cube Lamps
Fake Ice Cube Lamps
DIY Block Light Bricks
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15
DIY Baking for Kids
DIY Baking for Kids
Gourmet Cupcake & Ice Cream Sandwich Maker
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14
Recycled Cup Lights
Recycled Cup Lights
DIY Garbage Lamps
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13
DIY Olive Oil
DIY Olive Oil
The Oil Press by I2D
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12
DIY Rollercoasters
DIY Rollercoasters
The Blue Flash
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11
DIY Exotic Meals
DIY Exotic Meals
Destination Dinners Recipe Kits
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10
DIY Swiss Army Keys
DIY Swiss Army Keys
Fold Up Your Keys, Pretend to Hot Wire Your Car
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9
DIY Sneaker Designs
DIY Sneaker Designs
Sneakart Personalized Skins
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8
DIY Ghost Photography
DIY Ghost Photography
Scare your Friends, Be Awesome
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7
DIY Modular Living Room Terrain
DIY Modular Living Room Terrain
The Mountain Sofa
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6
LEGO For Home Repair
LEGO For Home Repair
DIY Wall Repairs
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5
Felted Jewelry
Felted Jewelry
Strong Statements with Soft DIY Bling
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4
DIY Shoe Design Tutorials
DIY Shoe Design Tutorials
Bobsmade Colors Your World
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3
Tampon Crafts
Tampon Crafts
DIY Feminine Product Projects
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2
Flat-Pack Funerals
Flat-Pack Funerals
DIY IKEA Coffins
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1
DIY Custom Flip-Flops
DIY Custom Flip-Flops
Switchflops
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