gift guides

Learn to Solder Ornaments and Gift Wrapping in the Maker Shed

Learn to Solder Ornaments and Gift Wrapping in the Maker Shed

Remember when you were a kid and made ornaments from construction paper in school? The Make: Learn to Solder Ornament is much, much cooler. Plus, you can get one free! Celebrate the Holidays MAKE style with this ornament and custom MAKE gift wrapping.

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Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Electronic Gifts from the Maker Shed

Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Electronic Gifts from the Maker Shed

With the vast assortment of items available in the Maker Shed, it’s hard to narrow your gift choices down to a level that won’t break the delivery person’s back or your bank account. These products have been hand-selected by me to bring maximum enjoyment to the aspiring maker in your life without making things overly complicated or require

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New in the Maker Shed: MAKE Branded Alchemy Goods Wallets and Bags

New in the Maker Shed: MAKE Branded Alchemy Goods Wallets and Bags

These MAKE branded items from Alchemy Goods are made from upcycled materials like bicycle innertubes and car seatbelts. They are made in Seattle and are built to last! Check them out now in the Maker Shed.

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Father’s Day Gift Idea Inspired by MAKE Author’s Undies Needs

Father’s Day Gift Idea Inspired by MAKE Author’s Undies Needs

It’s not every day that we get full disclosure on one of our internal mailing lists, but a few days ago, our own John Baichtal shared with us what he’s asking for this coming Father’s Day. I quote: “I’m asking for underpants.” That reminded me of a conversation I had with two gentlemen who are […]

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Top 10: Easy DIY Gifts My Dad Would Dig

Top 10: Easy DIY Gifts My Dad Would Dig

Most of the fathers I know actually have very little in common with Demographic Dad. You know the guy I’m talking about, right? About five-nine, one-eighty? Likes big-screen TVs, neckties, and golf clubs? Largely an invention of greeting card publishers and retail marketing directors? Yeah, that guy. Between you and me, honestly, I don’t like him very much. In fact, he seems like kind of a doofus.

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In the Maker Shed: Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

In the Maker Shed: Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Did you forget about Valentine’s Day (like I did) and need a gift for that special someone? Here are some great ideas from the “Geek Chic” category of the Maker Shed!

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