DIY Magnetic Poetry
Curbly’s got a quick and easy tutorial on how to make your own magnetic poetry where you can make up your own terms for more customized fun. Link.
Year: 2007
Circular Needlecase Tutorial
Splityarn has a fun tutorial on how to make an easy circular needle case. I love that this is made from a recycled book. Check out her etsy shop where she’s got lots of cool stuff, including some cute scrabble stitch holders. Link.
DIY Nintendo Coasters
The 8-Bit DIY showcases some fun Nintendo Coasters that are easily made from Perler beads. Link.
Elephant Toothpaste
Do not brush an elephant’s teeth with this! This experiment shows the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide catalyzed by potassium iodide. The reaction is done in a tall graduated cylinder so that the foamy product shoots out very quickly in a tall cylindrical shape; hence, the name elephant toothpaste. – Link
Lego Trebuchet – The Leguchet!
The Evil Mad Scientists are at it again… prepare for a slow and painful death by high velocity marshmallows! – Link
Daiso Japan in Daly City, CA
After reading on Not Martha and Anh-Minh’s blog about the new Daiso Japan store that just opened up in the Bay Area, how could I not check it out? Right in Serramonte Center in Daly City, CA (about 20 minutes from San Francisco), the life/homewares store is a feast for anyone, especially a craft lover. […]
Loteria Box
CRAFT and MAKE Managing Editor Shawn Connally received this handmade Loteria Box from her mom on Christmas. Shawn’s mom was inspired by Kathy Cano Murillo’s article on making Crafty Chica earrings. Link.
