Pumpkin Party Cooler
Throwing a Halloween party this weekend? Martha Stewart shows us how to make a carved-out pumpkin into a cooler for your tasty party beverages. Man, this woman is a genius.
Month: October 2012
Chinese Olive Pit Carving
I’m impressed by the detail on this carving of a boat by Chinese artist Ch’en Tsu-chang, who lived in the 18th century. This is a 1.5″-long olive pit!
World Control: A Demonstration
Pick up a copy of the new issue of MAKE and check out Steve Lodefink’s “world control panel,” but also have a look at this video of Steve’s son Harlan demonstrating all the features of the device. If it doesn’t bring a smile to your face, nothing will.
The American Scream, a Film About DIY Halloween Enthusiasts
The film “The American Scream” explores the motivations and preparations of three extreme Halloween enthusiasts in Massachusetts, who go all-out decorating their yards and houses for Halloween. It looks pretty interesting.
Hand-Cut LP Death Star Clock
Etsy vendor Lindsay Barrasse has made a limited run of twenty clocks from old vinyl records with a silhouette of the Death Star (vintage Return of the Jedi, mind you). At first glance I thought it was a laser-cutting job, but she actually cuts each one by hand using a hot knife — a process […]
Automated Tea Timer
This simple mechanism lifts the teabag out of the cup at exactly the right moment.
How-To: DIY Bat Curtains
I like my Halloween decorations to be classic instead of in-your-face-creepy, so I absolutely adore this bat curtain tutorial from Design Sponge!
