Last year I wrapped all my Christmas presents in proof sheets from MAKE and CRAFT magazines. The gifts looked surprisingly good with a white background, splashes of color from photos and illustrations, and bits of interesting notes written by editors for corrections. I got my inspiration from an article that ran in CRAFT, Volume 5 […]
The hands of the Manifold Clock are connected with a colorful piece of tyvek that fans out and curves as the minutes and hour tick by. Simple, elegant, entrancing, and awesome. [via Core77]
Craft tools and kits are some of my favorite things to give and receive. Here are some of my top picks. If you have other tools or kits you love, let us know in the comments! Knit Boot Topper Kit ($35) This kit comes with everything you need to make cute and comfy knit rain […]
Kate Lilley writes: I‘ve been making a couple of little fishing games for my sons for christmas. They are very easy to make and, I think, will go down a treat. I made a plastic set to play with in water (a bucket, bath, pan, paddling pool). And another set to play with on dry […]
Virginia of Gingercakes shares her pattern and tutorial for these cute plush carolers. They are made from repurposed materials and, she adds, look great when clustered on a mantle or shelf. [via Stacy Sews]
David Cranor put an Xbee radio in a CT scanner. Check out the closeup of the antenna!
South Korean artist Sung Yeonju made this astounding collection of dresses made entirely from food. This dress is made from eggplant. I bet the chive party dress smells great, but not so much the shrimp corset. [via @HinesDesignLabs]
