Short version of the story: I may fail at starting a pedicab company because city officials don’t like my DIY version, get nervous, and possibly break the law when you put them on film. Please keep this in mind when trying to get your DIY projects past any bureaucrats! 5-minute video version (visually boring for […]
(image courtesy Austin Bike Zoo) Apologies for the late notice, but there’s a Frankenbike Saturday: FrankenBike # 37 9am-7pm @ the Austin Bike Zoo @ 1706 E. 17th St 78702 Frankenbike is basically a big, cool bike part swap meet; good article about it here. Austin Bike Zoo does some amazing stuff,so swing by and […]
Christopher Finke wrote a Firefox extension called YouTube Comment Snob that hides the 90% drivel which graces the comment area beneath your favorite videos. It’s basically a YouTube spam filter that allows you to optionally weed out comments based on characteristics like excessive (or lack of) capitalization, profanity, over-punctuation and a high incidence of spelling […]
You may or may not realize that we offer lots of cool craft supplies and kits (as well as CRAFT and MAKE back issues, box sets, and clothing) for sale in the Maker Shed. Be sure to take a look–if you see something you like, you can get 20% off until midnight on Sunday by […]
Craftster user Sarah417 used djonesgirl’s handy crochet pattern to make this hilarious Muppet-inspired eyeglass holder. Ernie looks so much smarter, no?
Here are some of my favorite posts from the CRAFT blog this week: HOW TO – Knit a Dissected Rat HOW TO – Recycled Magazine Plant Stand Forest-Themed Coffee Table HOW TO – Faux Bois Photo Board Block Printing 101
Slip Slip Knit uses up her left over Koigu remnants to knit up this fantastic I-cord scarf. Thanks Ellen!
