Month: August 2008

Weave-It Loom

I love Diane of CraftyPod’s post on using the vintage Weave-It Loom. Perfect timing as our upcoming issue of CRAFT: 08 is the weaving issue! From the pages of CRAFT: 08 “Weaving on the Go, Build Your Very Own Lap Loom and Warp it too!” by Kristin Roach, pgs 58-61. Preview CRAFT: 08 the Weaving […]

Killing that GSM buzz

On Hackszine, Jason wrtites: Every GSM cellphone user is familiar with the annoying Bzzzhtzttt noises that tend to emanate from random electronics anywhere you take your device. The iPhone is no exception, but the problem is exacerbated since most people have it sitting on their desk with a speaker close by playing music at reasonable […]

Yoga Mat Strappy Sandals

Spotted in the CRAFT Flickr pool: user sami sue made these stylish strappy sandals from an old yoga mat based on the ThreadBanger tutorial for flip-flops. I think they’re a chic alternative design. More: ThreadHeads – Refashion a Yoga Mat into Flip Flops CRAFT: 07 The Shoe Issue Sandals from an old auto tire on […]

HOW TO: Cardboard Kitty Lounger

Everybody knows cats love cardboard boxes. Well, Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories just put up a tutorial for a classy cardboard chaise lounge that’s sure to please. Just don’t forget the Fancy Feast. From the pages of CRAFT: 01: “Catnip Castle” by Julia Szabo, pgs 94-101. Preview the article now in our Digital Edition.

DIY: Garage Door Monitor

DIY: Garage Door Monitor

We have had a few posts about monitoring your garage door, but this one is a little bit different. The build cost $.05 and only took an afternoon to complete. Of course that all depends on whether or not you have a server, a fair amount of coding skills, and a few spare parts lying […]