Arduino-Powered Self-Watering Plant
In a project reminiscent of Botanicalls, Randy Sarafan has created a system where a water reservoir rejuvenates his plant when it runs dry. From the maker:
Year: 2012
Sunflower Seed Covered Elephant Sculpture
Lindsay Pichaske is a sculptor who uses natural materials in unusual ways. This striking ceramic elephant sculpture, called “Pecking Order,” is covered in sunflower seeds, beet dye, and acrylic paint. Material and process are the tangible means through which I contemplate the lines separating these opposing worlds. I use inanimate materials that rely on touch […]
How-To: TARDIS Closet
If you’ve been following along for a while now, then you know that I’m a HUGE Doctor Who geek. So, when I saw this TARDIS closet tutorial from Jessica at Mad in Crafts, I actually squealed out loud with delight! If you live in a small space, you might want to move this TARDIS closet […]
DIY Photo Gift Coupons
A coupon gift book is a great gift – if you’d like to give it an extra DIY twist, check out Bubby and Bean’s tutorial for how to enhance your own coupon books with your favorite photos.
Recipe: Mango Chocolate Chip Cookies
Adding mango to a batch of cookies might just be the best summer snack idea ever. Sound good to you? Check out this mango chocolate chip cookie recipe from Maria Lichty at Make and Takes, and try it for yourself! I probably ate an entire dozen of these cookies all by myself. I figured it […]
Milwaukee 3D Printer Meetup
Remember that 3D Printing Meetup we had? You probably read all about it. Well, people liked it, so we’re doing it again. If you’ve got a MakerBot, RepRap, Mendel90, Solidoodle, Bukobot, Quantum ORD Bot, or some other oddly named CNC machine that spits out melted plastic, pack it up and join us… if you don’t […]
How-To: Make a Jump Rope From Plastic Bags
Katie over at A Childhood List wrote this great tutorial for those times when you have too many plastic bags and not enough jump ropes. [via apartment therapy] More: Plastic Bag Crafts @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Plastic Bag Jellyfish in a Bottle @Craftzine.com blog Fused Plastic Shopping Bags: Toadstool Tote & Rain Bucket Hat @Craftzine.com blog
