The Amazing Slime Picker-Upper
The SWITL (translated) can pick up and deposit mayo, ketchup and other oozes and lay them down again with precision. [Via Pink Tentacle]
Year: 2011
Practicing Modern Log Cabin Quilting
After a successful first weekend of quilting by yours truly, I wanted to keep practicing. I tried an interpretation of Susan Beal’s “Cheerful Pot Holders” from her new quilting book. It’s not perfect, but I’m getting better with each try! I was excited to see that many other bloggers have been trying variations of her […]
Renegade Dipped Candles
My husband is on an epic 3 week snowboarding roadtrip. He’s been dropping 20 foot cliffs at 12,000 feet with his brother and friend, and living the life of a ski bum. So, what do three dudes do when they are out on the road, free from life’s responsibilities? Make hand dipped beeswax candles, of course!
Princess and the Pea Embroidery Pattern
Check out this enchanting Princess and the Pea embroidery pattern. When I was growing up, I longed for Disney to make their version, piled high with gorgeous linens and interesting patterns and textures, but I guess she is a bit of a wimpy heroine! Still, I have a soft spot in my heart for that […]
Altoids Tin Radio
The awesome Craig Smith is at it again. He continues to explore the venerable crystal radio, now focusing on miniaturization. And that, of course, means on thing: Mint Tin Crystal Set! Craig writes… I’ve made a half dozen battery-free crystal radios in about eight weeks. But I always wanted to try to stuff one inside […]
Embroidered Penguin Classic Book Covers
Jillian Tamaki has created some amazing embroidered works of art featuring Penguin classic book covers. See the all the covers as well as some great works in progress of Jillian stitching. [via Twitter @BrettBara]
How-To: Atari Joystick Jewelry Box
Really lovely work from Instructables user annahowardshaw. Kudos, madam.