This looks almost like having your own biosphere. Earthships are a pretty unique form of sustainable architecture that are compatible with a wide range of environments around the world. Each home is custom built to fit its particular environment, but there are a few things they all seem to have in common: They are built […]
Randy sent in these shots from the STS 118 launch, he writes – Boring launch. Thankfully. The haze was so thick, pic #856 is when the shuttle was first visible after launch! Now if I were a MAKEr with government funding…..I would be riding rockets into outer space too! Lucky they let me watch and […]
Researchers at Tohoku University have developed a working prototype of what they are calling the world’s smallest gas turbine engine, a palm-sized motor they hope will one day be used to power autonomous robots and serve as a portable engine for personal transportation devices. “World’s smallest” gas turbine engine – Link
Christy Petterson has a great article up on Get Crafty about her new personal craft resource center — an old Rolodex her mom gave her. I love this as a quick and easy solution to organizing your supplies. True there are sites on the web for this like Craft Memo but isn’t it more crafty […]
Knit up this cute Birdie Bag by Iris G on Mag Knits. The tree lace border is especially sweet. Link.
Rain barrels are easy to make and conserve both water and money. This tutorial, and the longer one it links to, shows you how. Build your own rain barrel to conserve water and save money – Link
Hey Bay Area Crafters! Don’t forget this Sunday is the SF Craft Mafia event, A Family Affair, at Stitch Lounge (182 Gough Street, San Francisco). This event will feature a variety of activities and demos including clothing customization and embellishment, jewelry-making, and delicious cupcakes to decorate! Bring a shirt to customize – all patterns, supplies […]
