DIY stuff for Frustrated Artists - a list by laurasweet

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Once upon time, the only creative DIY stuff available was for kids. Coloring books, mainly. But now, for those of us who fancy ourselves "creative", there are a million cool things on the market to which we can add our own sense of design. And here they are.

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3D Home Kit

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construct a posterboard model of your home or dream home with this fun kit that includes the materials you need and step by step instructions.

perfect DIY for the wanna be architect or contractor!

Updated Nov 15, 2009

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Marc Tetro Store - Pop Art Dog CUT-OUTS

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I love these, I only wish he made more than just the Pug, The Boston terrier and the Westie. Fun paper art cutouts by pop artist Marc Tetro- these dogs stand on your desk.... and they don't bark!

Updated Nov 3, 2009

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Fierce and Hip Fire Extinguishers!

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Fire Design offers a wonderful alternative to the boring traditional fire extinguisher.

High gloss colors, metallics, patterns and even a "Design Your Own' online option. I do not know if they ship to the US..... but it's certainly worth asking.

Updated Sep 22, 2009

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Urban London Cross Stitch Kits

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three different cross stitch kits of London buildings. The finished look is a modern graphic posterized look, love them!

the Battersea Power Station, the Lloyds building and the BT tower. each sold separately.

Updated Aug 6, 2009

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Clone A Willy Kit! Cast A Penis Kit in soap, wax, chocolate or rubber!

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no way! but it's true, you can make a mold of anyone's penis (ask them first, of course...lol) and make it into a candle, a chocolate bar, soap- even on a rope, and more with these Clone A Willy Kits!

Updated May 23, 2009

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Ruby Atelier COSTUME (design your own helmet!)

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stunning examples and offerings from Ruby Atelier in their new "costume' section of their site where you can either design your own helmet or personalize one of theirs.

Updated Mar 7, 2009

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Artificial bonsai tree by Jennifer Chan

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This is so cool! It's a combo DIY design element. The top is a 3D structure made of resign that you can trim into any shape desired. It's a limited edition of 15 and price is available upon request.

Updated Feb 24, 2009

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Make Your Own Monster Kit

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by donna wilson whose toys plush toys and cloud pillows I love! Now you can make your own version of a cute and cuddly plush monster!

Updated Feb 23, 2009

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Youdoo Dog (your own customizable dog)

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same company that makes the Youdoo doll (also posted on here) makes youdoo pets now along with various available downloads from their site. This DIY kit comes with iron on transfer paper, instructions, blank dog, collar, t-shirt and its own little customizable kennel box.

Updated Jan 31, 2009

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Youdoo Doll (a mini me or a custom voodoo doll!)

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This is such a fun DIY or gift to give any crafty creative person. It's a doll that comes blank but with clothes, iron on transfer paper and even a box you can customize. The company (or woman, actually) who created this also has a do-it-yourself- doggy I posted on here too. Check out the pics.

Updated Jan 31, 2009

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