DIY Layout Blind & other DIY ideas

[Scott M]

After I kill off this last month of ice fishing, I was looking for jobs to do. I've saved pictures from the internet of things I want to make as opposed to purchase. One thing I've had on my list for a while has been a layout blind. I'd love to make something like a coffin style folding layout blind. Maybe I'm asking too much, but something where you could maybe take PVC and sew fabric around it. It would be lightweight and you could switch between different camouflage. Like cornfield, woven grass, snow camo, whatever. If no one has tried it or has anyrecommendations, I could wing it, but it doesn't hurt to ask.

Also, anyone have any other DIY ideas for things they really don't want to purchase or would rather use a personal touch on? A few of my own (not many my original ideas by the way): pull behind auger holder, nice wooden rod holder, structure on a string, goose silhouttes, "ice well", antique lure wooden velvet padded display case, camo motor cover, pop up boat blind, wading staff, wind activated mojo duck, ice rod caddy, contemporary/folk art style spear decoys.