Month: March 2010

In the Makers Market:  Igaaks!

In the Makers Market: Igaaks!

No, it’s not a comic-book sound effect! Igaaks are a modern version of traditional Inuit snow goggles (Wikipedia), lovingly handcrafted by Paul Celmer of Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina, in a range of contemporary materials and finishes. Like their arctic forebears, Igaaks help prevent snow-blindness and improve the focus of distant objects, whether you’re at the pole or on the playa.

How-To: Peeps Sushi

I happen to really like eating Peeps, so this how-to on turning them in to sushi-style snacks from Serious Eats is appealing to me. If you aren’t a Peeps fan, you’ll still like the tutorial. There’s a little … er … Peep beheading action going on. Thanks, Kris!

This Week In Craft Fairs

Hi everyone! Welcome to the last day of March. Here are the upcoming craft fairs, and calls for vendors. If you know of an upcoming crafty event, please add it to the calendar. A call for vendors can come directly to me via . Thanks! Click on the jump to see Midwest, East Coast, and […]