Month: April 2012

Open Call For Plush Stories

Open Call For Plush Stories

Grumpy Bert, a shop and mini-gallery in Brooklyn’s DeKalb Market, wants your plush toy stories for an upcoming art show. We’re looking for true, compelling personal stories that impacted your life. Whether from your childhood or a recent find, we want to hear about it. The photo must feature the plush toy and although nice, […]

How-To: Washi Tape Holder

How-To: Washi Tape Holder

Is your washi tape collection getting a little out of control? Tame it with this washi tape holder tutorial from Nicole at The Lovely Poppy! [Via Craftaholics Anonymous] More: How-To: Make Your Own Washi Tape @Craftzine.com blog Washi Tape Hand Carved Stamps @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Washi Tape Wrapping Paper @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Washi Tape Party […]

How-To: Molded Concrete Planters

How-To: Molded Concrete Planters

Container gardening just got a modern makeover! This weekend, outfit your patio with this molded concrete planter tutorial from Megan at RadMegan. The pots are inexpensive, easy to make, and they look great paired with succulent textures and bright folowers! More: titching Concrete @Craftzine.com blog HOW TO – Concrete Coasters @Craftzine.com blog Embroidered Concrete @Craftzine.com […]

Mindstorms Bottle Opener

Mindstorms Bottle Opener

R.J. McNamara built this great Mindstorms bottle opener: I decided to tackle building LEGO Mindstorms NXT Bottle Openers… The task turned out to be somewhat more difficult than I envisioned. The most difficult part by far was the Gripper Mechanisms, as they had to securely hold the Bottle and it’s cap in a manner that […]

Paper Mario Brothers Automaton

Paper Mario Brothers Automaton

An automaton is a self-moving machine made out of wood or paper. It is the perfect invitation to a crafter or maker to get down and dirty and create one of their very own! While on a paper art kick, I thought I’d try my hand at the art of automata, and in today’s video break it down and show you how to make an old school Nintendo Mario Brothers paper automaton.