How-To: Pillowcase PJ Shorts
I love this brilliant reuse project from Regina of Creative Kismet. She turns pillowcases in to stylish pajama shorts for her kids, utilizing the pre-made hem to cut down on sewing time.
Month: July 2010
DIY iPhone 4 bumper case
I, too, was impressed when Apple unveiled its integrated antenna case design at the iPhone 4 announcement event back in May. Little did I know the actual reception of the iPhone 4 would be worse than my original first generation (OG) iPhone. The issue has even prompted Apple to seek out actual antenna engineers (seriously). Until there’s an official fix to this problem, folks experiencing the “death grip” can try Oliver Nelson’s 99-cent “Ghetto iPhone 4 case”.
Planck unveils the Universe
The Plank Telescope has captured some new images of the “cosmic afterglow”… (more here) Planck mission has delivered its first all-sky image. It not only provides new insight into the way stars and galaxies form but also tells us how the Universe itself came to life after the Big Bang. More: Print the Universe. MAKE: […]
DIY Back to the future shoes – Power Laces- the Auto lacing shoe
Power Laces- the Auto lacing shoe – awesome. Why wait until 2015? Inspired by ‘Back to The Future II’, this project is less ‘Practical’ than ‘Proof of Concept’, but hopefully it’ll tide you over until Nike comes out with something more polished. This was also the first time I worked with an Arduino microcontroller, and […]
Like/Dislike Stamps
Since I don’t have a facebook account, I sometimes existentially ponder if I’ve ever “liked” anything, ever. But, I do seem to “like” these Like/Dislike stamps! If you “like” them, and use facebook, avoid inking up your monitor! Just click the “like” button at the bottom of this post! [via betterlivingthroughdesign]
How-To: Hawaiian Style Felt Floor Pillows
The bold design and colors on these gorgeous wool felt floor pillows make them a fun addition to your decor. See Molly’s Sketchbook over on the Purl Bee for instructions and a pattern for creating the Hawaiian-style applique cushions.
Knitting Mochimochi
Knitted toy master Anna of Mochimochi Land fame has just come out with a fabulous book, Knitting Mochimochi. I got a sneak peek at it around the time of the Lost at Sea plush show, and it looks totally incredible. Knitting Mochimochi has big pictures, clear instructions, and awesome little creatures to learn to knit. […]
