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Marissa Brassfield
On: Sep 15, 08
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Someone with a DIY mentality isn’t content to buy a finished product that someone else has created; they’d much prefer to make said product on their own.

There’s something innately satisfying about completing a DIY project, of taking raw materials and transforming them into useful products with your bare hands and talent. It’s a feeling of accomplishment that’s far different from any shopping spree.

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or an everyday couch potato, these DIY projects and products will whet your creative appetite.

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DIY Video Mashup Tools - YouTubeDoubler.com (VIDEO)


If you’ve ever opened several YouTube videos in a bunch of different windows, YouTube Doubler makes watching all those videos much easier. YouTube Doubler lets you paste the URLs from these videos two… [More]




DIY Sneaker Designs - Sneakart Personalized Skins (GALLERY)


Sneakart just made the world of personalized sneakers a whole lot cooler. Sneakart creates thin 100% PVC-free graphic films, or 'Sneakskins', that you can then apply to your own shoes. The skins are both… [More]




Flat-Packed Sunglasses - Personalized DIY Eyewear (GALLERY)


In the era of weekend warriors, do-it-yourself fiends and personalized gear from head to toe, even eyewear can now be made in the comfort of your own home. These specs from Hong Kong-based designer Guillaume… [More]




Tampon Crafts - DIY Feminine Product Projects (GALLERY)


In case you've ever found yourself with extra tampons and wondered what to do with them, TamponCrafts.com has you covered. Those tampons will be put to use, no matter what time of the month it is. There… [More]




Flat-Pack Funerals - DIY IKEA Coffins (GALLERY)


It was only a matter of time before IKEA ventured into coffins. Artist Joe Scanlan has created simple coffins for $15,000--or a book for $27.50 that tells you how to make your own coffin from IKEA parts… [More]




DIY Modular Living Room Terrain - The Mountain Sofa (GALLERY)


This Monte Bello mountain sofa system will certainly add a little mystery and visual interest to your living room. The modular design of the Monte Bello sofa is highly customizable and lets you add extra… [More]




DIY Severed Head Fixes - Shocking Krazy Glue Commercial (VIDEO)


It was the teenage girl yelling, “We have a severed head over here!” that immediately grabbed my attention. Having missed the very beginning of this 16-second commercial for the famous brand of super-strong… [More]




DIY Music Remixes - Musinaut Customizable MXP4s (VIDEO)


Imagine being able to create your own music remix of songs you have in your playlist--adding harmony, supplementing the existing beat, adjusting the bass--and you have the primary concept behind Musinaut.… [More]




DIY Custom Cookbooks - Inkubook.com (GALLERY)


Have you ever wanted your own custom cookbook to commemorate your family’s coveted recipes? InkUBook lets you design your own cookbook online, then binds and prints it for you. Their simple layouts make… [More]




DIY Disaster Dioramas - Spitefuls Paper Crafts


Cubicle workers will never be bored again with the Disaster Dioramas from the Spitefuls website. Free downloads of plans will help you recreate the Titanic and Hindenburg disasters by cutting out and folding… [More]




Custom Spanking Paddles - DIY Mac Paddle (CLUSTER)


Naughty Dell dude, now you will have to be spanked with the Mac Paddle. Apple fans who love a little light spanking every now and then will love this do it yourself project. Using a regular Olympic Ping… [More]




Dismembered Dolls for Walls - Creepy DIY Coat Rack


My first impression of this craft, was that it was some relic of Chucky from the child’s play horror movies. This creepy do-it-yourself project is quite disturbing, and not the least bit cute.  The best… [More]




DIY Ballpoint Pens - The Falter 2D Pen


Made of iron and handmade in Italy, the Falter 2D Pen assembly kit is consisted of a flat piece of iron that you fold into a 3-dimensional pen holder. Also included in the kit is a key to use it for bending… [More]




Fake Ice Cube Lamps - DIY Block Light Bricks (GALLERY)


If the child within still loves that good ol’ Lego, try this lamp for size. This build-your-own lighting project uses Block Light bricks, which come in a kit to let you design your own shapes. They're… [More]




Recycled Cup Lights - DIY Garbage Lamps


Designed and created by the freelance designer Peter Castellucci, the “Garbage Lamp” is a lamp made of used, compulsively collected polystyrene drinking cups. This do it yourself concept is simple, environmentally… [More]




DIY Olive Oil - The Oil Press by I2D (GALLERY)


In my neck of the woods, olives, and especially artisan olive oil, are a big deal. Local olive expert tasters distinguish the differences between different types of olive oil the same way a sommelier would… [More]




DIY Activism - Caution Tape For Social Commentary


“Don’t worry, everything is ok. There’s no need to act. Nothing needs to change. Please, just go about your business.” This is the ironic suggestion implied by this roll of bright yellow, caution-style… [More]




Felted Jewelry - Soft DIY Bling (GALLERY)


Felting is a huge movement in the home crafts industry in Germany. The country has a growing group of people, mostly women, enamored by DIY culture, and felting is one of the most popular, alongside beading.… [More]




DIY Celebrity Robots - The Elvinator


I love the Instructables website and really should spend more time browsing it to discover awesomeness like this Elvis Presley meets the Terminator robot. They have really hit gold with 'The Elvinator'… [More]




DIY Silly Photography - Ping Pong Balls Faces (GALLERY)


I'm quite amazed by how pretty much any object can look like a funny Muppet by sticking eyes on it. We have previously introduced you to a street art project by FilthyLuker that attached eyes to trees… [More]




6 Cool Rock Climbing Trends + DIY Climbing Walls (GALLERY)


Want to give your kids the enjoyment of rock climbing without the fear of them falling from great heights? Well, with relatively low expense and construction experience maybe you can. Popular Mechanics… [More]




Interactive Home Building Show - DIY Blog Cabin (VIDEO)


Blog Cabin is a show on the DIY Network that lets bloggers directly influence the design and construction of a vacation home. The home building TV show lets its viewers engage in the construction of… [More]




Extreme DIY Body Modifications - Make Your Own Elf Ears


I love this Elf Ears body modification. For once I think the extreme results are OK - and not one I would rather die than do. These elf ears where done with the aid of body modification artist, Russ… [More]




LEGO For Home Repair - DIY Wall Repairs (GALLERY)


LEGO for home repair? It seems there is nothing you can’t do without LEGO. I'm most fond of these Lego wall repair images. They're an excellent example of street art. The best part is that even if… [More]




Lego Scanners - DIY Guide to Build Your Own


Uber nerd alert! Thanks to someone called Anders and his "build your own LEGO Scanner," we see that some people clearly don't believe that life is too short. On his website, you can find the instructions,… [More]




DIY Swiss Army Keys - Fold Up Your Keys, Pretend to Hot Wire Your Car


Now you can finally have Swiss Army Keys!  Key rings in pockets jangle announcing arrivals into a room long before the person actually does. They also make holes in pockets. So for handy people, the website… [More]




Paint Your Own Polo Kits - Ralph Lauren DIY Shirts (GALLERY)


Polo Ralph Lauren's "Paint Your Polo Kit" will make a lot of kids happy because now they will have the creative license to make their clothes dirty. Each paint can kit is complete with a set of tools… [More]




DIY Custom Flip-Flops - Switchflops (GALLERY)


Flip-flop sandals are clearly a summer staple, and since you wear them just about every day, why not change it up a bit with customizable Switchflops? Switchflops let you change up the style of your… [More]




Build-a-Bag - Anna William DIY Site


An online company now makes it possible to create your own bag. Is this how Paris Hilton got started in the handbag-making business? Probably not, but Anna William gives you the chance to be the designer.… [More]




DIY Shoe Design Tutorials - Bobsmade Colors Your World (VIDEO)


German artist ‘Bobsmade’ has been selling her DIY-like shoes, belt bags, tees, and hats for years.  Recently, due to popular demand, she made a tutorial video for those wanting to follow in her footsteps.… [More]




DIY Ghost Photography - Scare your Friends, Be Awesome (GALLERY)


This ghastly and fun photo trick ranks as one of my favorite galleries ever. In short, these pictures show how to make a DIY ghost to scare your friends and strangers... (why the heck not?) The concept… [More]




DIY Pixel Luggage - Pop Top by Public


When you are groggily waiting for your checked luggage to appear at the airport after a long flight, there's a chance it could pass by you three times on the luggage carousel before you notice. At least… [More]




DIY Wrinkle Zappers - PerriconeMD Cosmeceuticals Light Renewal Skin Rejuvenation


With the PerriconeMD Cosmeceuticals Light Renewal Skin Rejuvenation Therapy gadget, you won't even have to book an appointment with a dermatologist to have those pesky wrinkles smoothed. The hand-held… [More]




DIY Exotic Meals - Destination Dinners Recipe Kits (GALLERY)


It's international cooking made easy with the "Destination Dinners Recipe Kits". Even the kitchen-illiterate like myself would be enticed to experiment in the kitchen with the kit's eye-candy packaging… [More]




DIY Rollercoasters - The Blue Flash (VIDEO)


Have you ever wanted your very own backyard rollercoaster? John Ivers did, and he made his childhood wish a reality by building the Blue Flash. 360 degree loop and all, the rollercoaster is fulling functional… [More]




DIY July 4 Fireworks - Interactive Fireworks (GALLERY)


Do you have July 4 fireworks fever? To help tie you over until tonight, try playing with virtual Interactive Fireworks. You can choose a city skyline to celebrate the Fourth of July, and create your own… [More]




Recycled Tire Seating - The DIY Re-Tyre Lounger (GALLERY)


TrendHunter.com has featured many ecological furniture designs that use recycled car parts, but it does not get any simpler or more effective than this Re-Tyre seat. No re-processing or complex manufacturing… [More]




Uber Geeky Food DIY - Nintendo "1UP Mushroom" Burger (GALLERY)


If you thought the "1UP Mushroom" in the Super Mario Nintendo games looked tasty, here's your chance to bite into one! This how-to guide shows you have to make your very own vibrant green 1UP Mushroom… [More]




DIY Health Screening - EyeSite Vision Testing Kiosk by SoloHealth (GALLERY)


SoloHealth plans to be “a world leader in self-service health screening.” The company has developed EyeSite, an innovative and award winning, kiosk style eye-health screening unit. The company realized… [More]










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Comments:


LOL the Redneck rollercoaster still blows me away! I would never try that!

By: Bianca Bartz on Sep 15, 08 | 3,811 Trends | 990 Comments

Guys - what about DIY ART - www.diyart.com

By: Michael Freshkill on Sep 18, 08 | 0 Trends | 1 Comments



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