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instructables : Duct Tape Rose

This instructable will teach you how to make Duct Tape roses, They are pretty good for valentines day and other events like fund raisers.

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Undead Santa Snow Globe - a photoset on Flickr

Yay, I won first place in the 2006 Rackspace costume contest

Duct Tape Fashions, buy Duct Tape, Duct tape wallets, hats, purses, books and more duct tape!

Interesting DIY ideas but I don’t think I’ll pass on paying $12 for a hat.

Welcome to Duct Tape Fashion.com
Hand crafted duct tape items. All products 100% duct tape!

Duct-tape To Go - Lifehacker

Why not just roll some duct tape around itself. Smaller package and fits easily into any bag or purse.

Ah. Duct-tape. That salve to repair all ills. Great adhesive of life, universal solution to all fix-it woes, sticky lovely stuff.

I never go anywhere without taking some duct tape along. I wrap a short length around a small pencil. Whenever I need some, I just unroll and tear.

Don’t deprive yourself of Duct Tape. Take it with you when you go.

MacGyver Tip: Duct Tape Your Remote - Lifehacker

If you think this is a good idea, I’ll bet $10 your significant other won’t.

If you have trouble keeping track of your remote controls, today’s MacGyver-worthy tip should keep your remotes anchored in this reality: duct-tape tails.

OhGizmo! » The Duct Tape Band Aid

Why not just wad up some tissue and use some real duct tape?

You’re one tough MoFo. You ain’t got no place for no pussy Band-Aids. Hell, you get cut, you get cut. If it bleeds, it bleeds. You got nails to hammer, two by fours to cut and cement to pour. There’s just no way you’re going to be seen wearing a Band-Aid.

FedexFurniture.Com

I wonder how the cost compares to, say, Ikea.

FedEx Furniture is furniture put together by empty FedEx Boxes,
and held together by fedex packaging supplies. All of the furniture
seen here is 100% functional. The couch is standing/sleeping approved,
I sleep on the bed every night, I eat at the dining table, and I work
at the desk almost 20 hours a day.

Well written article, but make sure to check out the sidebar too.

Detroit’s U.S. ranking drops

Kurt Metzger, director of the Michigan Metropolitan Information Center at Wayne State University, said Detroit’s drop to 11th place is a blow that’s more symbolic than substantive.

Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick said Wednesday that he doesn’t believe the numbers, although he doesn’t doubt that San Jose has eclipsed Detroit in population.

“The suburbs don’t realize that the health of the core city is critical, especially when you’re trying to compete with other areas of the country,” [Metzger] said. “When you talk about cool cities, we’re becoming less and less cool all the time.”

Avon Heritage Duct Tape Festival

Wow, might have to talk the family into driving down for this!

Thanks Kim!

The Avon Heritage Duct Tape Festival returns for a second time, showcasing duct tape in all forms including art, sculptures, fashion and more. It will be a celebration of duct tape, its enthusiasts, and its wacky and fun uses. The festival also honors the history and heritage of the city that is proclaimed the “Duct Tape Capital” of the world, home of Duck® brand duct tape, Avon, Ohio. Rides, games and food will be part of the celebration, along with a car show, steak fry and a duct tape parade!

Stuck at Prom

Some ‘nice’ clothes for prom.

You can view all of the contest entry photos by clicking the “Entry Pages” below. You can also sort the entries by state using the dropdown menu above. Click the image of magnifying glass below to view larger images.