How-To: Vegan Twinkies
Sarah James is after my appetite with her recipe for organic vegan Twinkies. They even look healthier than their processed cousins!
Month: June 2010
Origami hang gliders, hope for humanity
Every once in a while, something gets submitted to us that resonates, tickles, informs, and/or inspires on a really deep, satisfying level. This is one of those items. Everything about it. The project itself, these super-cool origami airplanes, made from phonebook paper, the obvious dedication of the teacher who made this video and teaches his […]
How-To: Sew a Tissue Paper Garland
This flower tissue paper garland from Prudent Baby promises to be a quick and easy last-minute party decoration.
The Yoshimoto Cube
This is a pretty amazing folding transformation of a 2-unit cube into a pair of stellated rhombic dodecahedra. You can buy the (fairly pricey) toy version pictured above from the Museum of Modern Art. It is also possible to make your own, from paper, by following the instructions in the video below. It is, reportedly, a very rewarding if time-consuming process. You can download the pattern here.
This Week in Craft Fairs
Here is our weekly listing of upcoming craft fairs. Please add any events you know of to our online calendar, and if you have a call for vendors you’d like listed, please . Coming Up This Weekend: Harmony Festival Santa Rosa, CA Friday, Jun. 11 Saturday, Jun. 12 Sunday, Jun. 13 Lightbox: The Fourth Crafty […]
Ann Arbor Mini Maker Faire 2010: Success!
Congratulations to the Ann Arbor Mini Maker Faire folks for putting on an awesome Faire!
Recipe: Grilled Balsamic Basil Flank Steak
By Katie Goodman Father’s Day is nearing and it’s time to get a special meal ready for the dad in your life. I won’t be with my dad on Father’s Day, but I will be celebrating with my husband and children, and we’ll certainly be enjoying a special meal together as a family. I always […]
