Happy Fourth of July to all of our friends celebrating Independence Day. We might not think of this as a particularly “maker holiday” (besides the obvious excuse to indulge in rampant pyromania), but the independence that we celebrate (and that people across the world should, in general, celebrate) is the freedom to make the world […]
Happy Forth of July from the gang at CRAFT! If you’re looking for a little a little patriotic crafting inspiration, check out this fun and creative Jonathan Adler Diet Pepsi Straw Necklace from CRAFT’s own Lish Dorset! According to Pepsico’s website, Jonathan teamed up with the soda pop machine to create these limited-edition drink accessories […]
In honor of The Fourth of July, here’s John A. Conkling, adjunct professor and fireworks expert to show us the chemistry behind fireworks. Watch this video and learn the science so that you can impress all your friends and family tonight with your incredible knowledge.
Oh my goodness. Oh my goodness! I have a feeling tiny crafters wearing these adorable Fourth of July suspenders will be THE hit at any holiday party tomorrow! Check out The Alison Show for this how-to project.
I think we need a new measurement for tracking the success of our maker ventures, a new yardstick. I propose “Return on Adventure,” something perhaps intangible, but no less important in factoring into your “ROI.” Here’s a report on my ROA: “Excuse me sir, is this your luggage?” Without fail, the TSA agent walked out […]
Marimekko has vibrant, bold, and beautiful Finnish textiles and now you can make their lovely fabric into a picnic blanket for long summer days in the park.
What better way to compete with your friends than going head-to-head on a pair of bucking bulls? The Madagascar Institute brought that concept to fruition last week with their Dueling Mechanical Bulls during a Google I/O after hours party.
