Year: 2014

If you or someone you know happens to be in need of gnomes, then be sure to remedy the problem with this adorable DIY clay gnomes tutorial from Lucy of the surprise-aholic.

These posts first appeared in Education Community newsletters leading up to Maker Faire Bay Area 2014. Where are the ideas? Click on any blue word to explore. Make with: Paper Paper is so readily available and versatile, making it the perfect material for making on a whim: fold, roll, engineer, or sculpt it, or go big with a paper clone, giant head, or fashionable dresses! […]

Don’t bother with store bought NYE hats this year, make your own with paper plates!

I was contacted by someone about a controller modification. Again, the complaint was about those pesky triggers. It seems like there is a complaint about triggers every day! I tried to think of the simplest print that would solve the problem. I came up with this little hinged bit that just rocks back and pushes […]

Keep your tootsies cozy all winter long with a pair these intrepid boot slippers from a crochet pattern by Patricia of Pops de Milk.

If you’re ringing in the New Year with kids at home, you may want to try this awesome balloon countdown idea from Elena at Craftibilities. It will take some planning ahead of time to gather up all the materials, but should prove for a very fun filled and memorable evening for the whole family. Be sure […]