CompySketch is a little doodling toy I made after I took the “Arduino and Processing ” class from O’Reilly Media. It’s like an etch-a-sketch, but its digital and you can save your drawings. It was a fun weekend project that got me some practice with the basics of getting Arduino to talk to Processing. If […]
By Cory Derenburger Over the years I’ve learned many techniques, shortcuts, and ways of improving the construction of styrofoam tombstones. Here’s how to make your own lightweight, sculptured, and professional-looking masterpieces guaranteed to add a creepy touch to your haunted house. Tools Caulking gun Dremel router attachment Dremel tool Fine sandpaper Hacksaw Paper mask and […]
It’s going to be a crafty Halloween this year and we have a contest to help you showcase all the cool stuff you are making! Our CRAFT Halloween contest is looking for costumes (made for you, your kids, or your pets), as well as food and drinks, and spooky Halloween party decor. We want anything […]
Over at CRAFT, Rachel Hobson spotted the directions to make this awesome papercraft oscillating woodpecker toy.
Joel of Made by Joel strikes with his beautiful simplicity again. This time, he’s adding style to a favorite science toy: the oscillating woodpecker. Watch his video to see it in action, and then download the image and follow the step-by-step instructions on his blog to make your own!
If you are in the Cleveland, Ohio area join author Steven Tatar as he signs books and share stories (and sweaters) from The Ohio Knitting Mills Knitting Book at Joseph-Beth Booksellers. See our recent book review for more info on the fantastic book! Joseph-Beth Booksellers 24519 Cedar Rd Lyndhurst, Ohio 44124 (216) 691-7000. www.josephbeth.com Time: […]
No matter how much I love the digital world, I’m an analog girl at heart, so these customizable notecards from Yellow Owl are right up my alley. Each card provides you with the LCD grid, and the set comes with the LCD alphabet cheat sheet plus a bright colored pencil. And what better way to […]
