According to Mitch Altman, 22 hackerspaces were represented at Maker Faire Detroit. That’s quite an impressive turnout from the Midwest and Canada. OmniCorp Detroit (OCD) — Detroit, MI I3 — Ferndale, MI All Hands Active (AHA) — Ann Arbor, MI A2 MechShop — Ann Arbor, MI Site3 — Toronto, ON Hacklab.TO — Toronto, ON Kwartzlab […]
I can’t believe how little we’ve covered The Geek Group and how infrequently I bump into them in my DIY/maker travels, online and off. We’ll try and keep them on our radar from here on out. Looks like they’re doing some great stuff and have some of their projects documented on their website. [Thanks, Bob […]
I love these summer kid projects from indietutes, like this bug habitat from a shoebox and these stick insects. They’re a good reminder that projects for kids don’t have to be fancy or use a lot of materials, they just have to (gasp!) spark the imagination and get them excited about the world. Even better, […]
Letterpress printing has enjoyed a petite renaissance in recent years. Outmoded by offset during the 1950s, the fastidious craft has become vogue in today’s digital era, prized for its tactile aesthetic and superior print impression. Indeed, it was these qualities that led me to seek out a letterpress printer to produce my friend’s wedding invitations. […]
By Nikol Lohr Sundresses made of cute vintage pillow cases aren’t just for little girls. If you have a pair of pillowcases, you can make a dress that fits up to a size XL. Look for pillowcases in solid colors or that aren’t too worn out. Thin white cases mean you’ll either need to line […]
I’m in the southwest of France right now in region called “Les Landes” which literally translates to “the fields”. I know I should be admiring the beautiful trees, lake and flowers all around, but I just can’t quite get enough of the French pastries, in particular the Pastis Landais which is like a sweet brioche. […]
I can’t think of a cheerier place to keep my coins than this awesome rainbow crochet zipper coin purse from SparklePetal. It’s completely lined and seriously adorable.
