HOW TO – Make rope from plastic bags
Seems like a lot of work, but it’s actually amazing how much rope you get from a single plastic bag. I love that his young son is directing the video. Cute. Too Many Hobbies, Too Little Time
Year: 2009
The Black Apple Valentine’s Day Cards
I remember how fun it was to pass around and deliver Valentine’s Day cards in school. Now you can download The Black Apple’s adorable free “Je T’aime” Valentine’s Day cards in PDF and print them for all your friends. A fun project for the kids too!
Reminder – Become a CRAFT Facebook Fan and Win!
Today’s your last chance to add CRAFT to your favorites on Facebook to qualify for one of three free copies of CRAFT, Volume 10! Become a fan and you could be one of our lucky winners.
Slouchy Crochet Berets
Our friend Lee has a great roundup post on ThreadBanger of the most stylish slouchy crochet berets you whip up for yourself.
Call for Makers: Maker Faire Bay Area 2009
Entries are now open for the 4th Annual Maker Faire Bay Area, May 30 and 31 at the San Mateo County Expo Center. This year’s focus is Re-Make America, inspired by President Obama’s call for all of us to participate in remaking America. We’re looking to showcase “the risk-takers, the doers, the makers of things.” […]
Cheap and easy patchbay for circuit bending
Patching out an instrument for easy experimentation is a great idea – but drilling an array of holes and installing the appropriate hardware can be a bit of a hurdle to overcome. Experimentalists Anonymous points out this inventive use of a breadboard as a simple patchbay [scoll to bottom of page]. No need for banana […]
Noise Night – 2/12/09 & 2/26/09
Boston area benders and builders be aware – Noise Night is happening on the 12th and 26th of this month @ Willoughby & Baltic – even if that little octopus [see above] complains! The ongoing event now has its own Flickr and YouTube groups. Jimmie P posted a sampling of noise jamming that went down […]