Mr. McGroovy’s cardboard rivets
Mark writes – “Mr. Mc Groovy’s sells plastic rivets for connecting cardboard boxes- has plans to make some neat kid’s playhouses, a firetruck…Rivets could be used for other materials like coroplast, etc.” – Link.
Year: 2006
Crafts for Easter
Easter is coming up in a few weeks and its time to celebrate all things Spring. I’ve collected a few crafty Easter projects that you can make or just be inspired. Go cute or go gothic! It’s all up to you. Hillary Lang’s Wee Bunny Pattern [ via ] Link. Crochet Carat with Carrots pattern […]
HOW TO – Make an inverted planter
Matt writes – “I have created a new separate page from my original inverted planter plans as I have devised a method for it’s construction which I find to be even easier. If you haven’t already, I recommend reading my original plans first to get a understanding of it’s purpose and function.” – Link.
Cracker Jack Toys Made Into Jewelry
Did you ever wonder what the heck you were gonna do with those toys in the Cracker Jack box after you were done eating? Burnt Cucumber, aka Erin Winch, has the answer. She has a whole collection of brooches up on her Etsy site that she’s made with Cracker Jack toys pared with cute colorful […]
HOW TO – SNES to Parallel Port
Hungry_Myst writes – “…basic steps to modify your SNES controller to connect to your computer via the parallel port.” – Link.
MAKE VIDEO PODCAST – Musical Instrument Innovation and High Voltage Electricity
Bre from I Make Things sent some electrons our way with another installment of the “I Make Things video” podcast! “While in Austin for a weekend of SXSW adventures, I had the chance to hang out with Seven, who’s a maker interested in exploring a wide variety of innovative projects. Recently he’s been making musical […]
LEGO lie detector
Nice Make! – “You can’t get more simple than the Galvanic Skin Response GSR sensor. It is just a cut 9V LEGO motor wire and some aluminum foil wrapped around your fingers with tape. I was inspired by talks by Mindfest panelists Karen Wilkinson and Mike Petrich who talked about using this type of sensor.” […]