From performance to ritual, the functional to the fashionable, masks hold a certain crepuscular character. And with Halloween right around the corner, what better way to get excited about the witching hour than ogling a little Etsy mask goodness? While crafting a mask can of course be an elaborate undertaking, it can also be one […]
If you’re participating in this year’s Halloween contest, and ready to submit your creation, now’s the time! We’ve created a submission page where you can show us what you’ve made. If you’ve missed out on the news, DIY Haunts is our contest where you can win fabulous Jameco Electronics and MAKE/Maker Shed prizes by building […]
By Jessica Wilson If I remember one thing from pumpkin carving as a child, it is the tears and the agony of an imperfect pumpkin. Oh, the agony! I’ve been pumpkin carving with kids for seven years now, and so far, so good. No tears involved! Here’s a nifty way to carve away … and […]
“In High School Chem Labs, Every Cameraphone Can Be a Spectrometer” on Wired.com. [via adafruit] University of Illinois chemistry professor Alexander Scheeline has developed software that turns a camera phone, an LED, and a few other cheap tools into a spectrometer. Armed with these, he thinks we can bring high-end analytic tools to high school […]
This past Friday and weekend, I got to spend some quality IRL (in real life) time with our food writer, Katie Goodman of Good Life Eats at BlogHer Food in San Francisco. A post on my experience there will be coming soon but first, check out her great tip on how to make mess free […]
Amalia Versaci uses vintage zippers to create accessories and home decor, including these vases and containers. The colors of the zippers against the rough metal teeth make for a great texture on the pieces. [via Recyclart]
Transform a simple knit glove into a plush friend! What do you think it is, a chipmunk?
