The holidays can be a money-drainer on your wallet and back account, so why not take a step back and allow yourself to breathe a little with these DIY holiday gift ideas? Perfect for a Christmas gift that adds that little 'extra' personal touch, DIY gifts are practical and personal all in one.
There's nothing you can't do or make when it comes to DIY projects. From DIY recording studios for the musically inspired to incredible DIY couture for the fashionista, these DIY holiday gift ideas will solve all your problems.
100 DIY Holiday Gift Ideas
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DIY Bedroom Toys
The Pool Noodle Girlfriend is a Self-Pleasuring Device by Vice
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DIY Pony Bikes
The Horsey Bicycle Kit Encourages Cyclists to Treat Their Cycle like a Pet
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Lazy Man Tablet Mounts
The DIY iPad Mount Allows It to Swivel Around While You're Snug in Bed
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DIY Victorian Cottages
Sandra Foster Transforms an Old Home into Something Romantic
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DIY Fashion Accessories
These Origami Earrings by Cynthia Devening are a Great Way to Recycle
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DIY Couture Stilettos
Upper Street Boutique Lets You Design Your Own Luxury Shoes
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DIY Wacky Manicures
Nail Rock's Nail Wraps Save You Money From the Salon
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Fierce Frugal Apparel
The DIY Nixxi Floaty Wrap is Easy on the Eyes and the Wallet
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Handmade Advent Calendars
DIY Fillings are a Creative Way to Count Down to X-Mas
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DIY Mammal Floats
The Air Whale is Ironically Made of Garbage Bags
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DIY Dungeon Boots
Blogger Recreates Charles Anastase's Spiked, Sky-High Platforms
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Minimalist DIY Lamps
The Guk Lamp is Shaped like a Dog and Assembles in a Cinch
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Unusual DIY Projects
'The Most Useless Machine Ever' by SaskView Ascends to Viral Glory
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DIY Faux Taxidermy
The Medium Cardboard Elephant Gives Your Home an Animalistic Vibe
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DIY Heart Blouses
Hannaliis Ruuven's Self-Made Rose-Colored Top is Lovely
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Incredible DIY Couture
Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Collection 2010 is a Fashionista's Dream
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DIY Iron Man Armor
Anthony Le Creates a Real-Life Iron Man Suit
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DIY Paperbots
Create Your Own Papercraft Gundam Using Simple Instructions
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DIY Bicycle Buggies
American Speedster Bike Car Kits Are a Perfect Rainy-Day Project
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DIY Typography Art
Tagxedo Creates Word Cloud Masterpieces
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DIY Mongolian Boots
Lao Hats' How-To Instructions for the Ulaanbaatar Military Boot
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DIY iWeapons
The iRevolver iPhone Holder is a Dead Ringer for a Real Firearm
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DIY Wagon Wheels
Fred Geller and Judy Foster's Radio Flyer Car Retirement Project
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DIY Carrier Knapsacks
The Plastic Bag Backpack is an Ingenious Way to Reuse Plastic Bags
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DIY Coin Flooring
The Nickle Tile Floor Used a Total of 13,650 Nickles
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DIY Dress-Painting
Be Your Own Pattern-Maker with the Pseudomorph by Anouk Wipprecht
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Insane DIY Cosplay
Nathan Sharratt's Bioshock 2 Big Sister Suit is a Feat of Extreme Engineering
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DIY Toy Speakers
The Handmade Kidrobot Munny Doll Speaker Plays Your Music Adorably
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DIY Fighter Planes
The Replica Fokker Eindecker is Lawnmower-Powered
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Dangerous DIY weapons
The CG-33 Portable Coilgun is Deadly
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DIY iPhone Cases
Casemate Design Tool Encourages Artist-Customer Collaboration
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DIY Fitness Facilities
This Homemade Home Gym is the Ultimate Cost-Cutter
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DIY Billiard Tables
The Volkswagen Pool Table is a Chopped Retro Bus
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DIY Bottled Gardens
Turn Your Old Glass Bottles into a Pop Bottle Greenhouse
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DIY Window Furnishings
Turn Old Used Billboard Fabrics into Flashy Billboard Curtains
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DIY Engagement Rings
These Pipe Cleaner Flower Rings are a Cute Way to Say "I Do"
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Couture Paper Bangles
The DIY Hermes ‘Dog Collar' Bracelet Adds Flair
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DIY Mechanical Arms
The Philip Valdez Steampunk Arm is an Amazing Creation
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DIY Printed T-Shirts
Hack a Day Shows You How to Create Your Own Ironic Tees
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Sticky DIY Hammocks
The Duct Tape Hammock is Perfect for Backyards on a Budget
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DIY African Style Crews
The Smarteez Refuse to Conform to Fashion Standards
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Convenient DIY Lighting
The LED Light Bulb Card will Light up your Day
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DIY Dog Booties
These Crafty Canine Kicks Will Keep Paws Warm
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DIY Gadget Holders
Test Your Building Skills with the LEGO iPad Stand
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DIY Massive Chocolate Bars
Simple Instructions on How to Make a Giant Kit-Kat
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DIY Ice Beer Trays
The Solid Ice Beer Holder Keeps Your Beer as Cold as the Rockies
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DIY Portable Fire Pits
Karen Bertelson Puts Together a Hot, Inexpensive and Safe Project
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DIY Folding Metal
Industrial Origami is the New and Simple Way To Build
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DIY Tee Upcycling
Megan Nicolay Transforms Tees into the Next Best Thing
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DIY Recording Studios
The MyStudio Kiosk Allows Amateurs to Get Professional Help
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DIY Jet-Powered Bikes (UPDATE)
Bob Maddox's Motorbike is the Ultimate Garage Project
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DIY Phone Stands
The Handmade Colorful iPhone and iPod Dock Resembles a Lollipop
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DIY Solar Brewers
The Beer Can Solar Heater Lowers Heating Bills
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DIY Cardboard Ramps
The 'Made by Joel' Marble Ramp is a Simple Project for Any Child
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DIY Game Packages
The 'Simon Kit' Allows You to Build Your Own Electronic Entertainment
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Puzzle Piece Furniture Sets
Pal Rodenius Designs a Self-Assembled Furniture Set for DIYers
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DIY Flying Machines
Doug Berry Built His Aeroplane in just Eleven Days
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DIY Drink Bags
Halligan's Denim Cut-Offs Wine Bag puts Old Jeans to Good Use
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Gruesome DIY Goodies
Blood Slide Candy in Honor of the 'Dexter' Season Premiere
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DIY Ice Scuptures
Lucy Hargrave's Auspops Make an Epic Souvenir
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DIY Virtual Knitwear
The Trendy Workshop Lets Users Design Clothes and Sell Them Online
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DIY Christmas Decor
Simple Projects to Jazz Up Your Holiday Interiors
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DIY DJ Helmets
Harrison Krix Makes an Epic Replica of the Daft Punk Helmet
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Sci-Fi-Inspired DIY
Life-Sized Aliens Power Loader Costume is Frighteningly Realistic
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DIY Airplane Models
The Tony Nijhuis Replica Aircraft Can Fly At 50 Mph
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DIY Spider Robots
The Spiderbot by Daniel Schatzmayr is a Hexapod
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Tapestry-Like Shelving
The Bookwave Hanging Storage Suspends Your Reading Material
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Grassy Placeholders
The Yuriliku Design GreenMarker is a Simple DIY Bookmark
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DIY Spacecraft Launches
Amateur Danish Rocket Builders Plan to Send Humans into Space
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Papercraft Motorcycles
Download the DIY Ultra-Realistic Yamaha MT01 Paper Model Plans
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DIY Plaything Printers
The BattleBricks MakerLegoBot is a Fully Functioning Block Printer
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DIY Hot Rods
'VooDoo' Converts an Old Philco Refrigerator into a Hot Rod
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DIY Robot Kits
Build Yourself a Junimotion Robot for $4,000
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DIY Tablet Pens
A Mosspuppet Demonstrates How to Make a Candy Wrapper iPad Stylus
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DIY Brewsky Books
The Clone Brews Book Demonstrates How to Mimick your Favourite Beer's Taste
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DIY Rainbow Bicycles
'Bike by Me' Lets You Design Your Own Bikes
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Jigsaw Wall Clocks
The DIY Puzzle Clock Lets You Shape the Way Time is Told
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Gilded DIY Aircrafts
The Golden Zeppelini by Jon Sarriugarte is an Amazing Work of Art
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DIY Mood Lighting
Johanna Hyrkas Creates Light Carpet With Rope Lights and Yarn
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Digital Measuring Devices
The Silk Tape Measure is for Modern Day Handymen
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DIY Doodled Racetracks
The Doodle Track Encourages Kids To Draw Their Own Fun
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DIY Solar Bikes
THEKPV is Solar-Powered with an Unusual Design
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Eco DIY Earphones
Choi Hyong-Suk Minimizes Wasted Resources
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DIY Kiddie Lacing
Mini-Eco's Printable Sewing Cards for Tailors-in-Training
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DIY Cubicle Periscopes
Clever Boss-Avoiding Periscopes Ensure You're in the Good Books
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DIY Wool Bling
MollaSpace Offers an Easy Way to Create Wool Diamonds
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DIY 'King of Pop' Shoes
The Billie Jean LED Shoes Will Make You Dance Like Michael Jackson
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DIY Abstract Expressionism
The 'JacksonPollock by Miltos Manetas' Website Breeds Creativity
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DIY PC Pedals
The Google Reader Pedal Takes the Stress off Your Wrist
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DIY Library Kits
This Cute Set Turns Bookworms into Librarians
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DIY Bartending Apps
'Absolut Drinkspiration' is an Easy and Fun Application to Use
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DIY Music Production
The Pharrell Williams UJAM Project with Hans Zimmer is Revolutionary
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Nerdtastic DIY Calculators
The LED Binary Calculator Will Bring Out the Inner Geek
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DIY Gift Tags
The Northcoast Zeitgeist Homemade Project Inspires Scrappy Creations
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Paper Fan Tables
This DIY Coffee Table is Made of Paper and Wood
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DIY Eco Car Conversions
Transform Your Gas Guzzler to an Electric With Electricity4gas Kit
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DIY Sticky Seating
The Workshop Chair from Jerszy Seymour Combines Cooking and Furniture
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DIY Weight-Tracking Seats
The Wii Diet Chair Lets Users Play off the Pounds
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DIY Custom Clocks
The Adafruit Monochron Kit Creates Crazy Time-Tellers
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DIY Needle Point Lighting
The Stitch Lamp Capitalizes on Feminine Hobbies
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Thug Life Photography
Elle Perez Captures the 'Ghettopunk' Lifestyle in the Bronx
Modified Muscular Motorbikes
The 'IRON 883 Guerilla' is a Revamped Version of a Harley Davidson
Disguised Furniture Designs
The Wooden Heap Collection Could Hide Beside Your Firewood
DIY Pony Bikes
The Horsey Bicycle Kit Encourages Cyclists to Treat Their Cycle like a Pet
Orchid-Shaped Adult Toys
The Sono Love for Women Provides Pleasure in Disguise
Sleek Wooden Bicycles
These Mahogany Bikes by Sanomagic Took Three Years to Make
DIY Fashion Accessories
These Origami Earrings by Cynthia Devening are a Great Way to Recycle
Gamer Rifle Recreations
The Mass Effect M8 Replica Looks Ready to Annihilate Aliens
Luxury Designer Motorbikes
Yamaha & Hermes Team up for the V-Max Concept Bike
E-Waste Pet Beds
This Computer Monitor Dog Divan Gives a Broken Machine New Life
Portuguese Pedal Bikes
Nuno Teixeira Unveils the Pluma Track Bike Concept
Paint-Splashed Hairdos
REDsplash from Sebastian Komicz Showcases Blood-Red Manes
2D Guest Rooms
Nikki of Whimsy Love Creates Cute Custom Cardboard Furniture
Single-Wheel Motorbikes
The Ryno Motors Electric Unicycle is a Monowheel Phenomenon
Puzzling Furniture
The Rubik Cube Locker Functions as a Table and Storage
Fierce Adhesive Fashion
These Duct Tape Dresses Stick it to Simplistic Style
Sophisticated Transit Stops
These Absolut Vodka Bus Shelters Bring Luxury to Everyday Life
Flying Motorbikes
The Aviomoto is a Futuristic Flying Bike-Plane
Kevlar Concept Bikes
Marina Gatelli's Bike is a Lightweight Two-Wheeler
Circuit Board Furniture
Dmaloney Makes a Coffee Table Out of Computer Parts
LED Cocktail Frocks
Selfridges Sells the 'K Dress' by CuteCircuit to Make You Shine
Topsy Turvy Cafes
The D'espresso Coffee Shop Looks Like a Library Flipped on its Side
Limited Lightweight Roadsters
Only 100 Units of These Renard GT Bikes will be Produced a Year
Sci-Fi Bikes
'The Snake Road' Bike Crawls the Road Like a Cobra
Minimalist DIY Lamps
The Guk Lamp is Shaped like a Dog and Assembles in a Cinch
Kinetic Floor Tiles
The Skoda Energy Producing Tiles Use Human Footsteps as its Source
Custom Retro Furniture
Jory Brigham's Customized Cabinet Collection is Totally Rad
Flowing Light Fixtures
The Pouring Light Lamp is Inspired by Accidental Spills
Leaf-Shaped Loungers
The Rhizome Chair Redefines Outdoor Furniture
Scooterized Two-Wheelers
The Kick Boardable Bike is a Foldable Bike and Scooter in One
Alterable Toy Ads
The New LEGO Advertisements Disobey Directions to Initiate Imagination
Fingertip Measuring Devices
The Smart Finger Measurement Tool Makes Life Easy
Outlandish Organic Furnishings
Dysmorphic 'Dandelion' Furniture by Sally Bridge Metal
Fold-Out Two-Wheelers
The 'UFold' Bike Makes for a Convenient Riding Experience
Airborne Auto-Bikes
The Jetbike is a Jet Engine-Powered Flying Bicycle
Watch-Themed Supercars
The Limited Edition Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Blancpain is Super Light
Landfill Lighting
Cory Barkman Creates Lamps Out of Scrap Metal and Odds-and-Ends
Exquisitely Embroidered Frocks
The Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2011 Collection is Dainty & Pretty
Building Block Camcorders
The LEGO Stop Animation Video Camera is not a Toy
Puzzle Piece Abodes
Dialect Design Adds New Elements to an Old Home
DIY Carrier Knapsacks
The Plastic Bag Backpack is an Ingenious Way to Reuse Plastic Bags
Book Storage Seating
The Fishbol Bookseat is the Ultimate Bookworm Lounger
Lego-Like Cameras
The Pentax Optio NB1000 is a Playful New Point-and-Shoot
Flax Fiber Cycles
The Eco-Conscious Schwinn Vestige Wins the EuroBike Gold Award
Apple-Inspired Hybrids
The Electric iMove Concept Car for 2020 is Wickedly Sleek
Fake Firefly Lights
The Geometric Romance Lamp Holds the Magic of Nature
LEGO Watches
The Pop Hours Watch Pops with Time and Colors
Jigsaw Carpets
'Imperial' Tiles Add Imagination to Your Space
Recyclable Mini-Cars
The Cardboard Smart ForTwo is an Eco Auto Enthusiast's Dream Come True
Obsessive Boyfriend Manicures
Katy Perry Wears Russell Brand's Face All Over Her Nails
Solar Powered Hovercrafts
The 'Airflow' Hovercraft is the Future Transportation for Helsinki
Vintage Supercar Cycles
The 'Montante Maserati 8CTF' Bicycle Celebrates Racing History
Solar Parking Garages
The Car Arc Solar Shelter Harnesses Solar Energy for e-Technologies
LEGO Building Refurbishments
‘Dispatchwork' by Jan Vormann is Restoration Artchitectur
Egg White Lights
The Cracked Gugkaev 'Omlamp' Will Brighten up the Breakfast Table
Colorful Elastic Lighting
The Rubber Band Lamp is Eco-Friendly and Customizable
18 Dracula-Inspired Innovations
From Printed Capes to Vampire Skin Treatments
DIY Mechanical Arms
The Philip Valdez Steampunk Arm is an Amazing Creation
Greenhouse Housing
The Growingcity Aims to Integrate Farming With Urban Living
Shimmering Bottle Bashes
The 'Absolut Glimmer' Launch Party was a Scintillating Success (UPDATE)
Executive Bicycles
The Bikoff Bike is Specially Designed For Corporate Executives
Virtual Girlfriend Simulations
Practice Massaging with the Lovepress++ Wii Balance Board
Snap-Together Seating
The Plywood Chair Doesn't Require Knowledge to Assemble
Trippy Tile Floors
These Ciudad Mosaic Tiles Let You Design Your Own City
Mountain Bike Monuments
The 'Cyclisk' Bike Obelisk in Santa Rosa is a Shrine to Recycling
Extraterrestrial Candy Containers
The Aliens PEZ Dispenser is Horrifying Unless You Love Sci-Fi
Oriental Steampunk Art
James Ng Creates a Mechanical and Magical World With His Art
Solar-Powered Umbrellas
The Solaris Sun Shade Lets You Work Outside Leisurely
Web Browser Pendants
The DIY Firefox Necklace Shows Your Geeky Support
24-Carat Convertible Cycles
The Gold-Plated Brompton Bike is Ritzy and Retractable
Backwards Penny-Farthing Bikes
The Lunartic from Luke Douglas is an Update of the Classic Design
Solar-Powered Coolers
The First Ever Solar Energy Shandong Vicot Air Conditioning Unit
Building Block Cameras
The LEGO Leica M8 is a Playful Replica for Only a Fraction of the Cost
Miami Vice Bikes
The Trainerspotter & Puma Cycle is Inspired by the Clothing of Crockett
Cell Phone Stethoscopes
The iStethoscope App is for DIY Doctors
DIY Ice Beer Trays
The Solid Ice Beer Holder Keeps Your Beer as Cold as the Rockies
Fabric-Free Furniture
This Stephan Schultz Chair Has Customizable Upholstery
Intergalactic Weapons
The Raughnold Ray Gun Looks Like it was Created by Aliens
Convertible Crimson Dresses
Raghouse International Specializes in Steamy, Versatile Fashion
Fuel Cell-Powered Bikes
The V-Trek Bike is an Eco-Friendly Next-Gen Concept
3-Ring Binder Organizers
The Ultimate Parts Storage by Tom Ward is a DIY Project
Brilliant Rippling Tiles
Kale Ceramic Tiling is Lustrous and Opulent
Game-Controlling Kicks
Nike Air Maxes Get Customized as Wii Balance Boards
Duct Tape Carpets
Bertjan Pot Melts Colorful Tape onto Traditional Rugs
Buggy Electric Cars
KAWKABA-3000 Eco Concept is Powered with a Rechargeable Electric Battery
Yarn Ball Lighting
The Needle Table Lamp is Disguised as Knitting Necessities
Hybrid Onion Lighting
The Ribbon Lamp from Damien Urvoy is Made Out of Plastic and Wood
Steampunked Potato Toys
Sarita Maria's Spudnik Puts a Mechanical Spin on Mr. Potato Head
Luxury Hybrid Trucks
The Mercedes Reporter Pickup Runs off of Hybrid and Plug-In Power
Music-Fusing Headphones
Elecom 'Actrail' Headsets Provide a Wireless iPod Experience
Table-Lamp Hybrids
The Almerich 'Alux' Light Fulfills Two Functions
Couple-Friendly Love Lights
The Ping Lamp Splits in Two and Communicates Via WiFi
Earthquake Flooring
The Terraviva Tile Collection Represents Imperfection and Time
Papercraft Motorcycles
Download the DIY Ultra-Realistic Yamaha MT01 Paper Model Plans
Solarized Glass Homes
The Mission: House is a Hi-Tech, Eco-Friendly Abode
DIY Plaything Printers
The BattleBricks MakerLegoBot is a Fully Functioning Block Printer
Elongated Two-Wheelers
Ditch the Backpack With the Puma 'Mopion' Commuter Bike
Tree Stump Lighting
The Driftwood Lampshade is Woodland Chic
Self-Assembled Watches
The Cloak Watch Disguises Itself in a Modeling Kit
Catty Manicure Stickers
'Hello Kitty Nail Decals and Polish' are Cute
Radical Rescue Gliders
Thees 'Swarming Micro Air' Vehicles are Lines of Vision in Disasters
Boxy Bikes
The A3 Bicycle can be Carried Like a Box
DIY Tablet Pens
A Mosspuppet Demonstrates How to Make a Candy Wrapper iPad Stylus
Flowing Spring Frocks
The Lover S/S 2010 Collection Features Both Soft and Bold Pieces
Building Block Controllers
The LEGO Play & Build Remote Combine Classic and New Toys
DIY Rainbow Bicycles
'Bike by Me' Lets You Design Your Own Bikes
Gilded DIY Aircrafts
The Golden Zeppelini by Jon Sarriugarte is an Amazing Work of Art
Pixelated Flooring Patterns
The ModuTile Cork Tiles are Funky and Eco-Friendly
Ceiling Fan-Inspired Seats
'Yoyo Furniture' from Juil Kim is Designed to Go Up and Down
Tablet Shopping Apps
The Amazon Windowshop iPad App is Perfect for Shopaholics
Solar-Powered Cookware
The HeatLiner Solar Heat Cooker Replaces Traditional Firewood Cooking
DIY Kiddie Lacing
Mini-Eco's Printable Sewing Cards for Tailors-in-Training
Zipper Cord Music
Sony MDR-EX59Z Earphones Zip Up for Less Tangle
Balancing Toddler Boards
The Wii Balance Board-Controlled Robot Helps Disabled Children Move
High-Tech Ham Cookers
This DIY Meat Smoker Will Text You When Supper's Ready
Dark Side Brain Teasers
The Darth Maul Rubik's Cube Shows a Puzzling Side of the Sith
Morphing IQ Puzzles
The Gear Wheel IQ Cube Gives the Rubik's Cube a Run for Its Money
Luminescent Sneaker Sterilizers
The'SteriShoe' Ultraviolet Sanitizer Will Cleanse Your Cleats
Nerdtastic DIY Calculators
The LED Binary Calculator Will Bring Out the Inner Geek
Domesticity-Themed Installations
Serena Korda Creates DIY Art Exploring Contemporary Culture
Brick Superhero Lights
The LEGO Green Lantern Lamp is a Heroic Piece of Art
Paper Fan Tables
This DIY Coffee Table is Made of Paper and Wood
Massive Toy Aliens
The 15-inch LEGO Google Android Sculpture is All About Lime Green Goodness
Star-Spangled Frocks
The House of Holland Spring 2011 Collection is Out of this World