If I Were Instructables…

This project, "If I Were Instructables," is my love letter to the creative spirit of the Instructables community, reimagined through whimsical storytelling and vivid imagery. In the world of fandoms, where passion fuels imagination.

What if Instructables wasn’t just a mascot, but a maker on a mission?

I envisioned Instructables not just as a maker mascot but as a character with personality, dreams, and adventures. Whether peeking out of a bird’s nest, flying on a butterfly, or swimming through lava, etc., each scene reflects not only the limitless potential of DIY thinking but also celebrates the joy, courage, and curiosity that define true fandom. This entry fuses fan art, narrative, and maker culture into one unified tribute because if I were Instructables, I’d fan the flames of inspiration wherever I go.

To be honest, more than bolts and gears Instructables is a fandom in flight.

You need both the visual storytelling skills and craftsmanship spirit.

...as well as a connection to something meaningful you’re a die-hard fan of. Because great fandom projects aren’t just made with hands, but with heart.

If I were Instructables, slicing through a surge of erupting lava like a fearless flame diver, I wouldn’t just swim, I’d innovate through inferno. My frame would glow with heatproof heroism; my circuits adapted to molten challenges. I’d paddle past panic, turn adversity into artistry, and carve resilience in rivers of fire. For every maker who faces the impossible, I’d say: “Even lava can’t stop a burning idea." Because sometimes, the hottest trials forge the strongest creators and if I were Instructables, I’d be forged in courage, and cooled by conviction.

If I were Instructables, soaring on the wings of a butterfly, I wouldn’t just defy gravity I’d rewrite the rules of inspiration. I’d ride the breeze with blueprints tucked under one arm and curiosity fluttering in my chest. Every flap of the butterfly’s wings would be a spark for a new idea, a gentle reminder that even the smallest creations can carry dreams sky-high. I’d leave trails of glitter and instruction manuals in the clouds, inviting every earthbound tinkerer to take flight. After all, to build is human but to float on imagination. That’s pure Instructables magic.

If I were Instructables, down on one servo-knee with a rose trembling in my grip, I wouldn’t just propose love I’d propose a lifetime of building it. With blueprints in my back pocket and sparks fluttering like butterflies in my wires, I’d offer more than just petals I’d offer partnership.

My circuits would stutter with hope, waiting for that “yes” like a green LED waiting for current. Because even robots know: the most beautiful projects aren’t made of code or cardboard but of connection. If I were Instructables, I’d build bridges not just with tools, but with truth.

If I were Instructables, nestled inside a bird’s cozy twig-crafted home, I’d learn from the quiet wisdom of nature wide-eyed and feather-brushed. I wouldn’t just build with wood and code; I’d build with wonder. I’d peek from the nest not to escape, but to imagine how flight feels, how creation lifts you. Perched beside chirping companions, I’d embrace the simple genius of instinct, of warmth, of trying before flying.

Even in a nest, I’d sketch blueprints in the clouds and whisper to the wind: Every invention starts with a first little wiggle toward the edge.

If I were Instructables, strolling across the moon in zero gravity and cosmic awe, I wouldn’t just leave footprints I’d leave blueprints. With a wrench in one hand and wonder in the other, I’d carve constellations of creativity into lunar dust. Each step would echo with the spirit of DIY dreamers who dare to go beyond boundaries, beyond gravity, beyond fear. Up there, surrounded by silence and stars,

I’d whisper back to Earth: “Innovation isn’t grounded it’s galactic.” Because if I were Instructables, even the moon wouldn’t be out of reach for a curious mind and a well-packed toolbox.

Please let me know in the comments what you are a fan of or absolutely fanatical about!