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99 Amazing DIY Projects

From Valentine's Day Booze to Comic Hero Costumes

— January 12, 2012 — Art & Design
It seems like going out to a store to buy something is just not good enough anymore -- you'll have to do it yourself, and these amazing DIY finds will provide more than enough inspiration you along the way.

It's no wonder why the DIY mantra has gotten so popular when looking through these amazing DIY finds. Making things yourself is so much more fun and rewarding than just swiping that credit card to get someone else to do it for you, and it seems like just about anything can be done with your own two hands. From making your own whiskey blend to creating a whole new look for your shoes, these amazing DIY finds provide an endless amount of ideas for your next project.
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DIY Smartphone Services
DIY Smartphone Services
Google Mobile Landing Pages is a Response to the Strength of Mobile
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DIY Fan Remix Applets
DIY Fan Remix Applets
Tanqueray Offers Consumers the Chance to Tinker with Aloe Blacc
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DIY NASA Branding
DIY NASA Branding
'The Frontier Is Everywhere' Video Adresses Space Agency's Social Media Void
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DIY Speed Rapping
DIY Speed Rapping
This Homemade Rap Video by Gatsky Will Blow Your Mind
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DIY Cookie Bowls
DIY Cookie Bowls
The Austin Wedding Blog Features These Delicious-Looking Cup-Shaped Desserts
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DIY Yarn Assassins
DIY Yarn Assassins
'Knit Your Own Mini Ninja' Lets You Craft Sneaky and Fast Fighters
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DIY Celebratory Confections
DIY Celebratory Confections
BraveTart's Champagne Marshmallows are Deliciously Unique
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DIY Luxury Auto Designs
DIY Luxury Auto Designs
The BMW EDIZONE Contest is to be Hosted on Facebook
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DIY Dogtography
DIY Dogtography
'Petize Yourself' is a Humorous and Creative Website
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DIY Personalized Surf Gear
DIY Personalized Surf Gear
The Custom Vans Shorts Program Puts you in Charge of the Design
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DIY Designer Sites
DIY Designer Sites
Create Limited Edition Tees at the OriginalFake ID Online Store
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DIY Geodesic Tents
DIY Geodesic Tents
The Dome Kit is an Open-Source Project for Building Large Structures
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DIY Smartphone Apps
DIY Smartphone Apps
AppsBuilder Enables You to Create Your Own Tech Tools for Free
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DIY Taxidermy Workshops
DIY Taxidermy Workshops
Charlie Tuesday Gates Hosts a Lesson on Stuffing Animals
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DIY Assembly Seats
DIY Assembly Seats
The Kabelbinder Chair Comes Togther in an Unusual Way
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DIY Graffiti Rollers
DIY Graffiti Rollers
The Looptaggr Lets Newbies Get in on the Graffiti Game
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DIY Remembrance Reads
DIY Remembrance Reads
These Blurb Print Ads Make Moments Into Books
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Funky Faux DIY Bags
Funky Faux DIY Bags
RE Load Offers a 'Build Your Own' Feature for Messenger-Style Carriers
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DIY Inked Greetings
DIY Inked Greetings
Customize the Tattoo It Yourself Card With Creative Flair
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DIY Alcohol Websites
DIY Alcohol Websites
Create Your Own Drink with Flavors & Branding on 'Whiskey Blender'
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DIY Booze Robots
DIY Booze Robots
The Mini-Fridge Beer Cannon Vends, Cools, and Shoots Beer via Your iPhone
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DIY Bread Sticks
DIY Bread Sticks
The Toast Strips Stamper Makes Breakfast Duties Easier
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DIY Musical Devices
DIY Musical Devices
The PVC Pipe Instrument is a Harmonious Creation
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DIY Shutterbug Disguises
DIY Shutterbug Disguises
The Tyler Card Nikon Camera Costume is a Fully Functioning Getup
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DIY Removable Cleats
DIY Removable Cleats
Ice Claws Keep You On Your Feet During Winter Months
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DIY Designer Automobiles
DIY Designer Automobiles
Audi A7 Papercraft Model is the Largest DIY Project Ever Produced
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DIY Designer Tees
DIY Designer Tees
Mike Parry Lets You Apply His Art to Your Clothes
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DIY Anti-Love Dolls
DIY Anti-Love Dolls
Tell Everyone Love Stinks With the Valentine Voodoo Pincushion
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DIY Chip Vending Machines
DIY Chip Vending Machines
Lay's Argentina Invites Users to Make Their Own Chips
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DIY Customizable Speakers
DIY Customizable Speakers
The Origaudio Doodle Speakers are Interactive and Fun
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DIY Comic Book Tales
DIY Comic Book Tales
Moxy Creative Lets You Create Your Own Comic Character
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DIY Masonry
DIY Masonry
The MecoPress by MecoConcept Lets You Make Your Own Bricks Like an Egyptian
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DIY Armadillo Slippers
DIY Armadillo Slippers
The DIY Unu Slippers by Robert Hankey are Completely Orginal
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DIY Exercise Apparel
DIY Exercise Apparel
The Motivaional Moody Workout T-Shirt Will Get You Off Your Couch
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DIY Eco War Toys
DIY Eco War Toys
Battle It Out With These John Lacko Kami Bush Paper Warriors
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DIY Singing Underpants
DIY Singing Underpants
Gregg Horton Develops a Pair of Musical Underwear
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DIY Hi-Tech Gadgets
DIY Hi-Tech Gadgets
Kipkay Teaches You to Make a Laser Lighter at a Low Price
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DIY Wrapper Frocks
DIY Wrapper Frocks
This Homemade Skittles Dress is Both Creative and Unique
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DIY Vinification Art
DIY Vinification Art
The Sabine Marcelis House Wine Kit Displays Fermenting
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DIY Artillery Speakers
DIY Artillery Speakers
Learn to Make Your Own Portable Ammo Box Speaker
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DIY Twinkling Toes
DIY Twinkling Toes
The LED Shoe Clips Will Light up Any Pair of Heels
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DIY Festive Flying Machines
DIY Festive Flying Machines
The Cheese Thief Shows How to Make Balloon Baubles
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DIY Canvas Kicks
DIY Canvas Kicks
Show Off Your Designer Skills on the Stance Collection
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DIY Bike Lanes
DIY Bike Lanes
Vladimir Turner and Ondrej Mlady Have Created Their Own Paths
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Kaleidoscopic DIY Ornaments
Kaleidoscopic DIY Ornaments
Field Guide Design on Etsy Offers a Fun and Crafty Way to Feel Festive
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DIY Notebook Easels
DIY Notebook Easels
Laptop Tripod Avoids the Pains of Bending Over to Work the Computer
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DIY Surgery Kits
DIY Surgery Kits
The Medline Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Kit is Sold on Amazon
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DIY Bike Snow Plows
DIY Bike Snow Plows
This Fun and Quirky Invention Makes Light Snow Removal Fun
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8-Bit Promise Rings
8-Bit Promise Rings
The Space Invaders Pixel Ring is Perfect for Geeky Couples
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DIY Mini Distilleries
DIY Mini Distilleries
The Woodinville Whiskey Company Allows Consumer to Become the Distiller
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DIY Backpacks
DIY Backpacks
Hoodie Laptop Bag How-To Helps You Turn a Sweatshirt into a Carryall in Seconds
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DIY Valentine Stickers
DIY Valentine Stickers
The Twig & Thistle Naturally Sweet Stickers are Clever and Cute
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DIY Foam Furniture
DIY Foam Furniture
The Scum Chair by Hannes Harms Looks Like It's Made Out of Bubble Gum
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DIY Reptilian Race Cars
DIY Reptilian Race Cars
These Turtle Shell Racers by Michale Curry Bring Mario Cart to Reality
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DIY Key Duplication Machines
DIY Key Duplication Machines
minuteKEY is an Accurate and Easy-to-Use Cutting Device
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DIY Cult Character Cut-Outs
DIY Cult Character Cut-Outs
Make Your Own Arrested Development Paper Dolls
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DIY Papercraft Instruments
DIY Papercraft Instruments
The PePaKuRa Papercraft Instruments Stun With Realism
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DIY Booze Branding
DIY Booze Branding
Put Your Stamp on a Brewskie with the Labeley Custom Beer Labels
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DIY Comic Hero Costumes
DIY Comic Hero Costumes
This Rafael Bastos Guide Offers a Cheap and Easy Halloween Solution
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DIY Valentine's Day Booze
DIY Valentine's Day Booze
Learn to Make Your Own Conversation Hearts-Infused Vodka
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Murderous DIY Cups
Murderous DIY Cups
'You Have Just Been Poisoned' Pint Glass Reveals a Shocking Truth
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DIY Designer Shoes
DIY Designer Shoes
The Rosso Solini Secret Soles Will Take Your Footwear from Less to Louboutin
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DIY Spy Gadgets
DIY Spy Gadgets
The Homemade Grappling Hook Launcher Looks Vastly Different From Batman's
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DIY Crafty Spacecrafts
DIY Crafty Spacecrafts
Fan's Papercraft Starcraft 2 Replicas are Out of This World
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Decluttering DIY Kitchen Tops
Decluttering DIY Kitchen Tops
The Peter Marigold Jam Jar Shelf Makes Space by Defying Gravity
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DIY Sprinter Shoes
DIY Sprinter Shoes
Nicolas Couch's 'Transition' Lets You Build Your Own Athletic Shoe
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8-Bit Hobby Kits
8-Bit Hobby Kits
The Mario Model Kit Illustration Will Delight Nintendo Fans and DIYers
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DIY Decorative Bedsheets
DIY Decorative Bedsheets
Sleep in Style With The Adorable Doodle Duvet
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Spontaneous Supermodel Shoots
Spontaneous Supermodel Shoots
The Hanneli Mustap 'Rag & Bone Jean DIY' Shoot is Carefree and Cute
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DIY Chocolate Builders
DIY Chocolate Builders
Sweet Play Encourages You to Play with Food
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Bewitching DIY Costumes
Bewitching DIY Costumes
The Spookbook Halloween Contest is Looking for the Most Creative Ensembles
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DIY Bulb Boxes
DIY Bulb Boxes
The New Flat Lampshade is Made from Cardboard Boxes
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DIY Hipster Dress-Up Dolls
DIY Hipster Dress-Up Dolls
Markus Olhafen Crafts a Special Project for His Girlfriend
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DIY Sci-Fi Christmas Decorations
DIY Sci-Fi Christmas Decorations
Build the Nerdy LEGO Death Star Ornament for Yourself
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Low-Cost DIY Living Spaces
Low-Cost DIY Living Spaces
'My Place' by Recession Design is a Series of Sustainable Life Scenes
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DIY Sci-Fi Bikes
DIY Sci-Fi Bikes
The Custom Stormtrooper Cruiser Brands a Two-Wheeler in Star Wars Motifs
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Borrowed Ex-Boyfriend Couture
Borrowed Ex-Boyfriend Couture
The Ira Zvidrina Men's Shirt Dress Recycles Abandoned Apparel
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DIY Eco Monster Toys
DIY Eco Monster Toys
Danger Crafts Knitting Patterns Unlock Unlimited Possibilities for Creation
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DIY Frozen Treats
DIY Frozen Treats
Instructables Editor Scoochmaroo Makes Her Own DIY Drumsticks
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DIY Milky Way Kicks
DIY Milky Way Kicks
The Goth Reform Space Vans Tutorial Rocks Your Old Sneakers in a New Way
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DIY Campfire Confections
DIY Campfire Confections
The S'mores Cake In A Jar Recipe Can Be Enjoyed All Year Long
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DIY Cut-Out Wedding Invitations
DIY Cut-Out Wedding Invitations
The Join Us in the Woods RSVP is an Elaborate Save-The-Date
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DIY Eco Trikes
DIY Eco Trikes
The Pedal-Powered Porsche Model is Based on a Toy Car
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DIY Fire-Breathing Handguns
DIY Fire-Breathing Handguns
Learn to Make the Badass Inferno Pistol Flamethrower
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DIY Smartphone Covers
DIY Smartphone Covers
The Case-Mate iPhone 4 Stacks Case Unleashes Your Creative Side
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DIY Crafty Cases
DIY Crafty Cases
The Neostitch iPhone 4 Case Taps Your Inner Grandma Skills
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DIY Toy Pistols
DIY Toy Pistols
The Homemade Nerf Gun by Asciimation Will Quiet Office Bullies
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DIY Sci-Fi Helmets
DIY Sci-Fi Helmets
Create Your Very Own Star Wars Clone Trooper Helmet
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DIY Paper Jack-O'-Lanterns
DIY Paper Jack-O'-Lanterns
Recycled Book Pumpkin Decorations are Halloween Decor without the Mess
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DIY Halloween Specimen Jars
DIY Halloween Specimen Jars
Evil Mad Scientist Labs Creates Gnarly Snacks for the Spooky Season
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Earthy DIY Eateries
Earthy DIY Eateries
Viet Hoa Mess Offers Patrons an Underground Dining Experience
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DIY Hairdo Helpers
DIY Hairdo Helpers
The Athletic Sock Bun Accessory Creates the Perfect Big Bun
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Office Supply Sci-Fi Fighters
Office Supply Sci-Fi Fighters
Instructables Shows You How to Make a Star Wars X-Wing Fighter
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DIY Industrial Seating
DIY Industrial Seating
Nicola Golfari's P.3 Chair is Inexpensive and Eco-Friendly
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DIY Upcycled Furniture
DIY Upcycled Furniture
The Shipping Pallet Dining Table Brings Rustic Charm to Your Home
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Designer DIY Furniture
Designer DIY Furniture
The Max Lamb 'Third' Empowers Consumers to be Creators
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DIY Paper Speakers
DIY Paper Speakers
The Plywood iVictrola Design for iPhones is a Fun Project
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Spooky DIY Halloween Decor
Spooky DIY Halloween Decor
Haunted House Silhouettes Will Terrify Trick-or-Treaters
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