When writer and maker Hi Sibley died in 1971, the editors of Popular Mechanics dubbed him the dean of do-it-yourself. Hi wrote hundreds of articles over the years for Popular Science and Popular Mechanics, many of which are now available online through Google Books. Howard Fink has created a Hi Sibley blog and bibliography that […]
Homemade Treats for Pups (and Persons) By Wendy Tremayne and Mikey Sklar Holy Scrap Hot Springs blog.holyscraphotsprings.com/ At the Holy Scrap homestead in Truth or Consequences, N.M., we are engaged in a never-ending cycle that replaces the consumer products we are accustomed to buying with a homemade, improved version of them. Little by little our […]
Pictures from the longest solar eclipse of the century. Boston Globe – Earlier today, the moon passed directly in front of the sun, causing a total solar eclipse that crossed nearly half the Earth – through Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar and China. Today’s was the longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century, lasting as […]
Chronicle Books’ huge Friends & Family Summer Sale kicks off today with 35% off all titles, plus FREE shipping! Woo! Start by browsing all the cool craft books or food titles.
Over on Amy Powers’ Inspire Company blog, she has posted the sweetest little embroidery sampler she made. There’s so much wonderfulness going on in the little squares that she created. My favorite little bit is her Marie Antoinette with hair made of French knots: Inspire Company is doing good work — I’m inspired!
We crafters love our pets and in honor of our theme “We <3 Pets”, we’ll be showcasing a few of our favorite crafters and their furry pals. To kick off our fun Q&A series, today we feature Wilfredo, the adorable Chihuahua mix owned by artist and Rare Device co-owner, Lisa Congdon. Name of Pet: Wilfredo […]
Lately the temperatures in Phoenix have been rising above 110 degrees on a daily basis. In the hot sun, car temperatures can reach ridiculous levels, so here’s an idea for baking cookies in the hot car while you’re at work. Not only is it a delicious end to a work day, but I’m sure it […]
