DIY Suspenders
What is more dapper than a dude in suspenders? Make your own as seen on A Beautiful Mess.
Month: February 2012
Etsy’s Papercut Valentine
Have you seen this gorgeous video from the folks at Etsy? This Valentine was part of a larger Valentine’s Day all-hand-cut paper campaign created by Etsy designer Nicole Licht. Nicole created many of the pieces freestyle – you can see a sampling of her hard work in this video, created by Tara Young, after the […]
Flying Bots Spot Paradrop Targets With Hacked AR Code
The clever designers at Chicago’s Tanagram adapted code developed to recognize those little black-and-white augmented-reality markers (“fiduciary markers”) for target acquisition on a DARPA-funded robot that can autonomously deliver humanitarian aid and other supplies to 20′ square markers unrolled on the ground. What’s great about fiducial marker tracking technology is that it is pre-built to […]
Project: Kokedama String Garden
The first time I saw a kokedama string garden was right here, on Craftzine. Being a bonsai and ikebana enthusiast, I was captivated by yet another amazingly beautiful Japanese gardening method. I’ve hung my kokedama outdoors, where it sways a bit in the breeze, and I couldn’t love it more. The steps are simple, with […]
Night (Snow) Rider
What better way to light up a snowy night than to slash deep powder turns with a custom LED suit? Fashion photographer and filmmaker Jacob Sutton shot this awesome video of pro snowboarder William Hughes riding the slopes of Tignes in the Rhône-Alpes region of south-eastern France wearing a suit made by John Spatcher. Goodbye […]
Piccolo, a Mini CNC Artbot
Piccolo is a pocket-sized stand-alone CNC platform. For less than $70, you can assemble your personal Arduino-compatible kit for tinkering, developing and deploying basic 3D output. Be it plotting quick graffiti, printing a one-off business card on the fly, or multiple Piccolos working together to create a large mural, this kit provides a platform for […]
How-To: Chevron Throw Blanket
I love the look of chevron, so I absolutely adore this chevron throw from Michelle at The Gilded Hare. Head on over to her site to see the full tutorial! More: DIY Missoni Chevron Shoes @Craftzine.com blog Chevron Cookies @Craftzine.com blog Contact Paper Chevron Wall @Craftzine.com blog