Sally of Tinkering Times points us to this fascinating video taken during a tour of the Stott Park Victorian Bobbin Mill in Cumbria, England. It’s an amazing look in to how wooden bobbins (spools) were crafted for threads of all kinds for more than a hundred years. You get to hear how the bobbins are […]
Steve Cooley of Campbell, CA, made this super easy and cool build platform for his kids. Wow, Tinkertoy is even more awesome if you drill some holes in a board and use it as a building platform. I drilled some holes in different sizes so my kid can plug different things into it. Shoe laces, […]
Need ideas for Halloween? Jan at Babble points us to 30 super cute masks she found at Etsy’s Mahalo. Most are made of felt and can be either purchased or, for you creative folk, can be the inspiration for your own handmade costume. [via Poppytalk]
Sometimes, I get this feeling like I’ve seen it all – that nothing that comes along is ever going to inspire or delight me the same way that certain ideas, systems, inventions, and/or artworks did when I was younger. It always passes, sooner or later, but while I’m under that spell it can be…well, it can be a bit depressing, honestly. So I feel like I ought to thank International Man of Mystery Nirav Patel, somewhat more personally than usual, for making and sharing this wonderful thing. I am inspired.
This rainbow granny square parasol from babukatorium is out -of-control cute. It would be such a cheery way to provide some shade on a sunny walk in the park. [via Knithacker]
With an interest in repurposing suitcases, Carleyy at Instructables has replaced the old-fashioned picnic basket with a picnic suitcase that comes with folding legs and a speaker system that works with an iPod. Here she gives us detailed step-by-step instructions so that we can travel to our next picnic in comfort and style.
My closing moment of World Maker Faire 2011 took place inside of Braindrop, a reflective sculpture by Kate Raudenbush. I took this photo looking up at its chandelier. A perfect moment to remember a great event, and BrainDrop is the perfect word to recall it … I hope everyone is inspired to keep learning to […]
