Japanese Crochet Kits
Look how cute this crochet house is! The Purl Bee has links up to their store where you can purchase these Japanese crochet kits. Choose from this cute house, a smiling mouse, or flower bouquet. Link.
Year: 2007
Repurposed: ESBQ and Treehugger Looking for Recycled Art Entries
Also, ESBQ has teamed up with Treehugger to create a juried art show benefiting the Environmental Defense. The theme is Repurposed and this show is about taking things that are destined for the landfill and turning them into art. The entry deadline is April 15th. Link.
Scratchboard Tutorials
EBSQ has a detailed tutorial on how to draw on scratchboard. There are so many amazing techniques and photos in this tutorial, plus a clear understanding of all the supplies and tools you’ll need. Link.
SMD soldering video
Quick like lightning, Andy from Spark Fun demonstrates a neat solder wicking/soldering technique on this SOIC packaged MAX232 chip – We tried to take some video demonstrating how to use solder wick when SMD soldering. While our video production skills could use some work, we hope we get the point across. Unfortunately the MOV files […]
HOW TO – Refilling laptop batteries
Jay writes – Here’s a step by step tutorial on how to “refill” laptop batteries by replacing the Li-Ion cells. By purchasing higher capacity cells than your laptop uses normally, you can super-charge your battery life! Jay’s Technical Talk » Refilling laptop batteries! – Link.
The Sampler’s Goodies
Here’s the cool Sampler box I got for Feb which I’ve been meaning to post up. I Inside are lots of cute indie goods by crafters and artists. Here are some of my favorites: Button and Recipie card set by Susie Ghahremani of Boygirlparty – Link. iPod Nano suede cozy by ipodcrafts.com – Link. All […]
CROQ – New Issue #8
I just got my new issue #8 of CROQ and it’s filled with lots of crafty goodness! Of course, don’t miss a profile piece on our very own Craftie by Marie Kare of the Sampler. There’s also a DIY project on making a wristlet, how to redecorate with almost $0, and a piece on the […]