Here are some cool things we saw in the CRAFT Flickr Pool this week: Tiny Blue Daisies Pincushion Ring, by Wychbury Adaptations…, by Cobra_11 IMG_2636, by Authentic Arts galaxy inside a star adjustable ring, by isewcute Little Mouse Brooch Hand embroidered on linen, by edwardandlilly
Though there’s lots of inspirational cakeblogging out there, detailed tutorials are comparatively rare. And this is a pretty good one. It’s the work of Australian cakesmith Bernice Camlin, aka Smurfesque. [Thanks, Mom!] How to Make a Death Star Cake More:Space Shuttle Cake with Ice Cream Tank, Chocolate/Caramel BoostersDeath Star watermelonCome to the charred side of […]
Check out this story from Fast Company on Nike’s new shoes, which have a nod toward knitting…
This Sunday, tomorrow, paper airplane enthusiast and Maker Faire presenter, John Collins will be attempting to set a new world record for paper flight. The world record attempt will happen at 9:45am PST. The throws will take place at McClellan Air Force Base (3028 Peacekeeper Way, McClellan, CA) in a hangar.
Japanese astronaut Satoshi Furukawa built a Lego model of the International Space Station … while he was actually on the International Space Station. It’s the geekiest, most wonderful example of meta I’ve ever seen. CollectSPACE.com reports that the model was “part of an educational collaboration between the Danish toy company and NASA.” You can watch […]
My brother Pat wrote me: Check out “Alone in the Wilderness” featuring Dick Proenneke living alone in Alaska. It’s on our PBS affiliates a lot here (in Florida). He is a true pioneer, a 1960’s “maker” at work, building everything by hand, using tools he made. He has no electricity. Shoots it all on […]
Thinking about doing some stitching on the go? Check out this fantastic travel embroidery case by Erin from Clever Charlotte! Not only does it look cute, it can also help keep your fingers safe and your embroidery time stress-free by giving a good home to any runaway pins and needles at the bottom of your […]
