How-To: Mountain Painting
In the latest CRAFT Video, Meg Allan Cole shows us how to use ripped cardboard as a template for this color block mountain painting.
Year: 2011
Crafting Your Online Presence: How Do You Get More Readers?
It’s the number one question people ask me about blogging, Twitter, and Facebook: “How do I get more readers?” It’s a fair question, but I think it’s also a fuzzy one. So I want to spend this month’s column examining it (and yes, answering it).
How-To: Lace Bustle
Corinne Leigh’s back with another episode of Craftovision; this time she shows us how to make a gathered lace-trimmed bustle (or apron or cape) inspired by old Hollywood.
ThinkGeek Giving Away Damaged Stock to Hackerspaces, Schools
How cool is that? From Blurgh! The ThinkGeek Blog:
We have a problem. And it’s growing at a rate proportional to our return pile. We can’t, in good conscience, resell damaged electronics. And we can’t donate them to charity–the saddest kid in the world is one with a handheld video game that won’t turn on. Garbage, then? Not good for the environment. Luckily for us, there’s an entire class of scavengers out there ready to pick the bones of our helicopters, keyboards, and interactive t-shirts: hackers, makers, and crafty techy types.
They’re even polling interest in a possible subscription service. [Thanks, John!]
Modern Log Cabin Quilting Blog Tour And Giveaway
We’re excited to be part of the Modern Log Cabin Quilting Blog Tour with longtime Craft contributor and friend, Susan Beal. Susan’s new book is a must-have for anyone looking to get started with quilting, or experienced quilters who want to add a modern twist to their work. As Susan did in Button it Up, […]
Controlling A Robotic Claw With Houdini & Arduino
Alvin Yap of London figured out how to control a robotic claw using 3D animation software Houdini, Python and an Arduino. Python Serial module used for communications over the usb serial port. HOM (Houdini Object Module), which is Houdini’s Python API interface, is used to get updates from the robotic claw digital asset. This data […]
How-To: Stuff Zucchini with a Power Drill
Learn to use a power drill for prepping zucchini to be filled with deliciousness. Instructables user zvizvi shows you how and provides a recipe for filling comprised of coriander leaves (aka cilantro), cranberries, rice, and spices