Month: December 2011

Gift Guide: Bling

Accessories always make lovely gifts, but in the winter months, I think they are especially nice to brighten a bundled-up look. Here are some bling gift ideas to spark your imagination! MAKE: This project is a good one because it uses up something that I have no use for – clip-on earrings. Over the years, […]

The Mystery of Mystery Electronic Switches Revealed

Our latest Weekend Project is a great lesson in turning a cheap consumer product into a magical maker device. Mystery Electronic Switches converts an electronic holiday greeting card with LEDs (along with the aide of a couple magnetic reed switches and various other components) into a portable gadget and magic trick that will both astound and confuse whomever you challenge to turn this device on. The secret…