Exergia has a ton of great kits… – “Sophisticated demonstration models of alternative energy technologies for universities, schools and interested individuals: Stirling Engines and steam engines, fuel cells, photovoltaic objects, toys and more! Discover extraordinary ideas in energy related devices: Educational devices inspired by old and new concepts to demonstrate the physical principles of conventional […]
Here’s a slideshow of homemade & mannequin scarecrows that inhabit many of the rice fields in Japan – Link.
Thank you Sister Diane for this great podcast on how to make your own greeting cards with fabric, yarn, and other embellishments. It’s a great way to get rid of some of your excess yarn and fabric in your stash. Sister Diane also gives some great card tips in the process with a link fest […]
Crafty Chica has a cool new project up on how to make soldered jar charms. I love the antique look to the photos and they will spruce up an o’ jars you have especially for a special gift. Link.
We love Jennifer Ackerman-Hayward’s Craftsanity podcasts and this week she talks to Weeks Ringle about quilting and her business, Fun Quilts. Weeks has also designed more than 100 fabrics for Free Spirit and contributes to the Whip Up blog. There’s also a free quilting pattern (PDF) of hers available called “Between the Lines”. So grab […]
Wow, this is a really nice design… – “Speleogroup is experimenting with circuits for driving high-power LED devices, such as the White LED Luxeon Star from Lumileds ». This device is rated at approximately one watt, giving typically 18 lumens at its rated current of 350mA. Their high dome Amber Luxeon star gives 36 lumens […]
Do Design DIY has a fun how-to on making a backlit photo lamp from your favorite photos… – “Hold a vivid photo or inkjet print in front of a bright light and you have a basic backlit image display. Notice how the colors become rich and the details come alive. Want to make a simple […]
