There’s a study in the journal Science (abstract here) that found that recent declarative memories (facts and experiences) were better recalled when subjects were cued with a scent during the memorization process and again during slow wave sleep. Procedural memories, such as learning to ride a bike, were not improved by the scent cues. I’m […]
Sunshine’s Creations has a tutorial on how to make this fabric shamrock that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day this Saturday! Link.
Here’s another fun project for kids during easter from Kids Craft Weekly. They can make cute sheep from toilet paper rolls and cotton balls. Thanks Bonnie! Link.
Maybe Platypuses will be the new owl or octopus? I think Tamie of Roxycraft is on a roll here. Get her Pretty Puggle pattern online for $3. Love the flower eyes. Link.
Wow! All the winning entries for Whipup’s Whiplash contest for Feb are in. The theme was recycled crafts. This winning entry above by miss america blog created five different projects from one secondhand bedsheet. She wins a 1 year subscription to CRAFT! Check out all the rest at Whipup! Link.
Laurie sends in this tutorial by her school teacher friend, Jane of My Many Colored Crayons on how to make your own puppets. Link.
This is the first part of what should be a great howto series on large scale mold making. We’re making an HPV! That’s human powered vehicle ;) We are required to have at least 1/3 of our frontal area covered by a fairing (a fairing is just an aerodynamic shell — like your car’s outer […]
