If you’re still on the fence about exhibiting at RI Mini Maker Faire (six days away!), perhaps this will sway you. Instead of the badges we’ve done in the past, fellow RI Mini Maker Faire crew member Matt Stultz and I are printing up a bunch of Maker Badges. Never before has a lanyard been […]
Here are some cool things we saw in the CRAFT Flickr Pool this week: Tiny People, by Mochimochi Land Soletta mix, by Zoopress studio Paper Installation, by Carlos N. Molina – Paper Art yellow chevron blanket, by Hopscotch Lane my last batches of soap, by sandySTC
Did you know that you can create a weathered crackle finish on wood and fabric with just paint and Elmer’s glue? Check out this crackle paint finish tutorial from Ann at Make the Best of Things to see how it’s done! More: Chocolate Crackle Cookies @Craftzine.com blog Geometric Tape Painting @Craftzine.com blog 7 Tips for […]
Embroidery hoops have many other uses besides keeping your fabric in place as you stitch. Rachel of Handmade Charlotte created this paint tutorial for Paint Me Plaid. Create a basic cork board, but then add your favorite paint colors to create a striking geometric look.
We’ve talked about monster knee patches before, but I really like this machine-sewn version from Refashion Co-op. The monster face looks fantastic, and the strong machine stitches mean the fix will withstand many more days of play! Head over to Refashion Co-op to see more photos. [Via Pinterest] More: Crochet Heart Elbow Patches @Craftzine.com blog […]
This sound- and RFID-enabled Arduino project with a crafty enclosure helps you learn foreign languages with RFID flash cards. When you bring a flash card near the fish’s tongue, you’ll hear the pronunciation of the word, which comes from .WAV files that you pre-load onto the SD card.
Over on Hellobee you can find some simple, yet charming, Olympics art pages that your family can put to good use this weekend. Created by Caroline of Armelle Blog, these prints are easy to color while watching the Games.
