I’ve always been a pretty big nerd—even through college, I couldn’t wait for summer to be over so I could finally pick out school supplies.This simple Block Print Burlap Pencil Bag tutorial from Factory Direct Craft makes me feel a little bit nostalgic for the days of packing up my backpack and organizing my locker. […]
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The Parallax Serial RFID Card Reader, from the Maker Shed, is a great way to add hardware based authentication into your next project. This easy to use board requires only 4 connections to your PC or Arduino. The RFID Reader Module can be used in a wide variety of hobbyist and commercial applications, including access control, automatic identification, robotics, navigation, inventory tracking, payment systems, and car immobilization.
Continue ReadingI love this interactive Dr. Who embroidery piece from megstar on Craftster. The flip-page reveals a whole new side to the embroidery. This technique could be a lot of fun to play with in embroidery projects. [via Mr. X Stitch]
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Hackers on a Plane participants can skip the overland route to CCC Camp and fly directly to the to the campsite (conveniently located on an airbase) on an Antonov-2 for the elite price of 133.70 euros. The trip is an offshoot of Hackers on a Plane 7, the latest edition of a now-legendary flight that […]
Continue ReadingMichele Pacey found some old bamboo stakes in a garage-clean-out, and decided to turn them into this colorful wind chime. I love the hand-painted details! Michele shares a tutorial for painting and building this chime on her blog, Michele Made Me. The project is part of a monthly collaboration called Point of View, where groups […]
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Though I’m having a hard time imagining the particular circumstances where I would need to do this, I am thoroughly impressed by its resourcefulness and cleverness.
Continue ReadingThe new season of Project Runway starts tonight, and Kat and Susan of Just Crafty Enough are sponsoring another round of Project Project Runway. Crafters are invited to join the group and create doll-sized pieces that follow each week’s challenge from the show. There were some really fun outfits in last season’s Project Project Runway, […]
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