Finally a use for plastic blister pack packaging – pinball machine repair
Finally a use for plastic blister pack packaging – pinball machine repair!
Month: June 2010
Converting VHS cases into project enclosures
The VHS tape box has gone the way of “Be Kind, Rewind” stickers. But Swiss maker Christoph Zimmermann noticed that his logic analyzer fit neatly inside one. This makes this part extremely cheap and as you have seen on the pictures, your LA will look way cooler than any of your other measurement equipment. I […]
Diana Eng reports from Hamvention 2010
On May 14-16, 2010, over 15,000 ham radio enthusiasts gathered for the annual Hamvention in Dayton, Ohio. From the moment I drove up behind the creator of APRS (GPS for ham radio) there was something radio-related to see. It was like ham radio’s Maker Faire. I’ve captured some of the highlights in this video. There […]
Recipe: Schiacciata Italian Bread
Jamie Nisbet spent a year living in Florence, Italy, and one of her favorite foods from the region is schiacciata bread. On her blog, she writes: It is a flat bread, whose name is derived from a verb meaning “crushed.” The bread is typically oiled and salted, but can be made into several different varieties […]
Foldedpigs Dishware
Check out the very cool repurposed dishware by foldedpigs. If you’re not into glazed-on cockroach illustrations on your dishes, perhaps you’d enjoy the spoon and fork Jolly Roger motif.
Crafty Chica Challenge: Garden Glam Winners
Thanks to everyone who entered our Crafty Chica Challenge: Garden Glam contest! Here are the lucky winners: Grand Prize Winner: woolly fabulous‘ crochet garden rocks Runners Up: FaithSchuster‘s kitschy and sparkly planter mushy girl’s concrete garden mushrooms GardenDivaDeb‘s mosaic stepping stone pathway
How-To: Lace Trimmed Moleskins
Generally when I put together projects for CRAFT, I avoid talking about time spent or the costs of materials. That’s because everyone works at their own pace, and materials can dramatically vary in price. But today’s project is all about fast and cheap. These Moleskin notebooks are $3 each, and the lace trim I used […]
