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Make a Cassette Tape Lamp

Recycled cassette tapes and zip ties combine to make a super-cool retro lamp. OOO My Design made this lamp, and I love how the mismatched tapes look when they're lit up. If I made this lamp, I would...

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Make a Blue Jean Tablet Computer Sleeve

Have you jumped on the tablet computer bandwagon yet?  At first I was certain they'd be nothing more than a fad, but it looks as though they are here to stay.  While iPad users are lucky enough to...

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Dollar Store Laptop Skin Tutorial

Want to dress up your laptop for just a few cents? Go no further than your local dollar store, where you can find oversized wall decals for one dollar. My friend Brian from Teenormous sent me this...

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Make a USB Desk Lamp

Think you're not enough of a techie to whip up your own USB-powered desk lamp?  Think again!  Rebecca from Rebecca Made It found all of the components for this one at Dollar Tree, and assembling it...

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Make Your Own Woodgrain Laptop Skin

Electronic devices certainly do make our lives easier, but you've got to admit, most of them lack any personality.  Why tote around a boring ol' laptop that looks just like everyone else's when you...

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Make a Device Charging Station

Phones and iPods and Kindles, oh my!  Modern living has many conveniences, but when it comes time to charge all of those handy devices, the mess of cords on the counter is less than ideal.  Looking...

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Tutorial: Fabric-Lined Duct Tape iPhone Case

Make a sleek-looking duct tape case for your iPhone (or other smart phone) with duct tape. What makes this design special? It's lined with fabric so your phone stays free from stickies and scratches....

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Make a Dollar Store Pendant Lamp

Ever wondered what to do with those cool plastic bowls you can find at the dollar store? The quick and easy answer? Make a lamp with them like Mark Montano does. Our friend Mark is the King of Dollar...

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Make Cell Phone Jack Bling

While the cell phone industry is huge, there is also another sizable industry that runs alongside it - the business of cell phone personalization!  Between things like cases, skins, and charms, we...

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Turn Your Smartphone into a Projector

If you're into anything that has to do with photography, Photojojo is an amazing site full of DIY tips, tricks, and projects for all aspects of picture-taking.  This idea reminds me of the old slide...

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Make a Dinosaur Phone Tripod

My iPhone is one of my most important possessions - it goes everywhere with me and serves so many different purposes that it's indispensable! But you know what would make it even handier? A tripod!...

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Make a Recycled Sweater Device Sleeve

A couple of weeks ago the ladies at Crafty Hangouts hosted a Thrift Shop Challenge and I was lucky enough to have a chance to participate!  I snagged a few wool sweaters from Goodwill and got to work...

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Make a Recycled Earbud Case

How do you store your earbuds?  I have a pair that came with my iPhone and storing them is a struggle.  If you leave them out they get hopelessly tangled, and putting them back into the container they...

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