Year: 2010

That Girl! Summer Jacket KAL

Calling all crafty knitters! Don’t you love our new top-down knitting pattern for the perfect summer cardigan? Our That Girl! Summer Jacket by Nikol Lohr is a retro-inspired cropped summer jacket goes from sunshine to summer nights or chilly air-conditioned offices. Starting next week, join Nicole and I in our special knit-along to make this […]

MakeYourLamp

Ooh, I love the endless possibilities presented with this beautiful raw paper lamp. MakeYourLamp is a recycled paper lamp that is ready to be decorated and customized by the user. It has a Bauhaus-inspired shape that has been handmade and can be painted, taped or cut to the whims of the end designer.

How-To: Plum Chutney

Lenore at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories writes: Our neighbors stopped by with buckets (yes, buckets) of excess plums. Not that you’ll necessarily be so lucky, but if you should happen to find a nice supply of plums, here’s something awesome you can make with them: Indian style plum chutney. Perfect for topping your samosas or […]

How-To: Two string paddle bass

How-To: Two string paddle bass

Instructables user st.paul writes: This bass is made from a wooden boat paddle, a piezo buzzer, weed eater strings and a few other odds and ends. For what it is and how little it costs (20-25 dollars with all new parts), the quality of sound is unbelievable. If you’re thinking about taking up bass or […]