Build Cardboard FurnitureMedia Platforms Design TeamTake corrugated recycling to the next level by turning boxes into surprisingly sturdy cardboard furniture.Paracord BraceletMedia Platforms Design TeamParacord is great to have nearby whether you are a survivalists or a DIYer–it is rumored that this cord even helped astronauts fix the Hubble. Keep 10 feet of high-tension paracord on hand–or, at least, around your wrist.Five-Cent Wedding BandMedia Platforms Design TeamUse rotary tools to make rings out of coins. Note that for bigger fingers, the cost of this project can escalate to 25 or even 50 cents.Wooden Faced WristwatchMedia Platforms Design TeamPut your finely polished woodworking skills to work building this classic timepiece. How to Make a Hanging-Potted-Plant Rope HolderMedia Platforms Design TeamKnots, rope and rings are all that is required to properly hang a potted plant.RELATED STORIES* EARLIER: 10 DIY Gifts for your Sweetheart* PLUS: 10 DIY Gifts for Friends and Family* GALLERY: 5 Pranks You Can Build in the OfficeWaterproof Bag from old WetsuitsMedia Platforms Design TeamHave old neoprene wetsuits laying around? Stitch them up to make waterproof, cushy and stretchy laptop bags.Home Screen PrintingMedia Platforms Design TeamCraft month or not, everyone can screen print a few T-shirts. Follow this project to design, create and wear your own slogans.Weaving and Braiding 101Media Platforms Design TeamLearn the ancient art of weaving–and create an arm tourniquet. Why stop there? Finish some of your other projects by detailing with a braid. Then hone those braiding skills into a fancy new belt. Make a Wooden Spoon–with Handmade ToolsMedia Platforms Design TeamHere is how to whittle out a wooden spoon using Viking-inspired axes and knives. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/v/v8wOqvrqO4M&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf& feature=player_embedded&fs=1[/youtube]Bicycle ProtectorMedia Platforms Design TeamTwo more reasons to learn to use a sewing machine: Protect the finish on your bike and shield your brake cables.RELATED STORIES* EARLIER: 10 DIY Gifts for your Sweetheart* PLUS: 10 DIY Gifts for Friends and Family* GALLERY: 5 Pranks You Can Build in the Office
