Though we’re constantly moving toward more electronic and less paper-based communication, we’ve all got paper we don’t need laying around, be it junk mail, newspaper, receipts, magazines, paper bags, books, or whatever else. If we’re lucky, it ends up in the recycling bin. What about giving old paper new life by making it into new […]
The Maker Faire Bay Area call for makers is extended until 11:59PM PT on Tuesday, March 27th. Makers in search of additional funding for their project should also consider applying to the Road to Maker Faire Challenge.
We’re excited to announce that the Call for Makers for Vancouver Mini Maker Faire 2012 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – is now live! Applications are now open for Individual Makers, Maker Groups, Startup Makers, and Commercial Makers. The 2012 Vancouver Mini Maker Faire will be held on the weekend of the 23rd and 24th […]
My crafty pals know I’m on the hunt for DIY wedding inspiration, so when Crystal sent me this link today to Green Wedding Shoes and this tutorial, I swooned. I love the idea of carrying one big flower you make yourself – talk about a statement!
V and Co has a really great idea for making those out-of-town guests or your bridal party feel extra special by making them a handmade heart tote bag. A super-simple tutorial, this is actually quite doable right before the big day. I am also totally okay with a puff paint come-back. Just sayin’.
I’ve been re-watching Star Trek: The Next Generation on Netflix. To me, it’s really the only Star Trek series worth watching. So of course I was excited to come across this crocheted-doll set of the core Enterprise crew, made by Jana of Janaford. She crocheted them up for a friend and fellow crocheter’s birthday. I […]
Almost two years ago to the day I wrote a post about how much I wanted to see a reaction of the type called “explosive polymerization.” That phrase appears here and there on hazard warnings for certain compounds and in the general context of chemical safety, but I could find little online info about exactly […]
