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Instructables.com
Community Manager at Instructables.com, the world's largest DIY and how-to community.

_2011
netbookbook
create a vintage cover for your netbook (or laptop) using a discarded hardcover book.


giant moustache stick-em's
novelty-size moustache applied on billboards and signage, join the moustache-revolution!.


dinosaur excavation cake
a birthday cake with 3 layers representing the 3 geological prehistoric periods with real dinosaur bones burried inside!
compressed air (exploding) rockets
simple compressed air rockets get an explosive overhaul as toy parachute men are attempted to be deployed at altitude.


electric paper-airplane launcher
tiny motors spin, gripping onto your paper airplane and fligning it across the room. made from old toys and stuff from Radio Shack


laptop tripod
an easyily deployable portable workstation for yout netbook


nitro coffee
coffee brewed with Red Bull and coca leaves, with liquid caffine sweetener. Test results reveal interesting findings.


duct tape compass
find your bearings with a collapsable compass made from household materials and of course, duct tape.
reposted on:
lifehacker.com


DIY magnetic putty
magnetic putty: all the fun of regular silly putty with the added benefit of magnetisim!


faux flower planter necklace
fun, inexpensive style all made from Dollar Store items


edible party hat
dish-shaped unlevened bread, looks just like the classic Simpsons Nacho Man


motorcycle whack-bonk
lay down the law on two wheels and a pool noodle!


wristwatch turntables
drop some phat beats and samples where ever you go!


wacky waving inflatable flailing tube monster
a scale variant of the popular road-side car salesman attraction

collapsible box
make wood boxes that collapse when not in use.



2010
bent wood hand-shaped bowl
give yourself a helping hand, make your own hand-shaped bowls.

utensils for kids
eating your veggies has never been so fun!

 

DIY Popeye costume
I yam what I yam!
reposted on:
howsweetitis.com


hot-rod glassware
safely combine drinking and driving, with glassware on toy cars.
LED ear lights
Stay on the path, with discreet LED lights that attach to your ears.
train camera mount
a portable camera mount that uses the doors of light-rail trains to hold your rig in place.
pocket abacus
learn how to make your own abacus and perform basic math functions, all with dollar store items.
reposted on:
oneprettything.com
DIY rope ladder
make your own rope ladder and escape your bedroom.
reposted on:
BedZine

 

coffee cup cake
is it coffee cake, or a cup cake? it's both..in a coffee cup! make your own espresso cupcake with coffee-nut glazed topping.
blooming onion
mmm, onions. make your own fried blooming onion and satisfy all your unhealthy desires
reposted on:
CrunchGear

 

hand sandwich
love sandwiches? how about a sandwich shaped like hands? make your own hand-wich.
reposted on:
Betty Crocker / declubz

 


2009
umbrella light
make your own Blade Runner-esque umbrella variant using dollar store goodies.
reposted on:
Hack-a-Day

 

frozen bottles
freeze your spirit bottles in a sheath of ice, perfect for your next party.
reposted on:
lifehacker / CraftZine

 

steak branding iron
brand your steak or burgers with a custom branding iron.
reposted on:
CraftZine

 

emergency vehicle escape keychain
plan to get out alive.

 

kite aerial photography (for under $50)
make your own kite photography rig all for under $50

 


2008
bike wiper-glove
wipe away rain from your visor without missing a beat.
published in:
Best of Instructables.com - vol.I
Also reposted on:
Make / 2fiddy

 

elevated bed
lift your bed off the ground for more storage space.

 

DIY homemade wine
homemade wine that doesn't taste gross, why not make your own
t-shirt stencils with bleach
use bleach to make a custom t-shirt, sure to be the envy of everyone wherever you go.

>2007
cranberry infused vodka
make your own cranberry liquor.


pack clothes for moving
A simple trick using plastic garbage bags to pack clothes when moving.

DollarStoreCrafts.com
Writer of Man Crafts column at DollarStoreCrafts.com, a daily crafting blog with an emphasis on cheap, chic and easy to do projects.

2011
DIY time capsule
create your own time capsule and find the best place to hide it. Can you wait to uncover your cache?

bendy straw rockets
the shuttles may have been retired, but your space adventure is just begining! Make your own flying rockets!

magnetic event fridge clock
fridge clock with moveable numbers and decals to help you remember times of events.

suction cup bottle holders
keep those bottles off the floor and stick them onto your wall, time to tidy up your shower!

tie storage
hide your business cards and pen in a secret pocket behind your tie.

tea duck
bring your favourite bath time buddy to your next tea time.

zoetrope from coffee can
classic toy that mimics animation, all for less than $2.00.
patterned light switch covers
spruce up any room, with custom wrapped light switch covers.

2010
tool belt
Hang your lightweight corded tools from the ceiling using an old belt and some s-hooks.

recycled plastic drain de-clogger
clean out your hair clogged bath drains for almost nothing.


Everything Else
Other published works
2008
Apocalepsy
The Fall Gallery, Vancouver
May 9 - 17, 2008
mixed media show.
2 canvases displayed

2005
Arbutus Corridor Design Contest
Society Promoting Environmental Conservation
March 18-29, 2005



© mike warren 2011