Month: March 2015

littleBits Releases MIDI and USB I/O Modules, Connects Analog and Digital Instruments

littleBits Releases MIDI and USB I/O Modules, Connects Analog and Digital Instruments

LittleBits, purveyors of the simple-to-use electronic components with magnetic connectors, is releasing some brand new bits to expand its music capabilities: a MIDI module, a USB I/O module, and a CV module. Musical makers now have the ability to connect their littleBits Synth Kit to any musical equipment they want! In collaboration with KORG, littleBits launched […]

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Spring Knits: Traveling Cable Hand Warmers

Spring Knits: Traveling Cable Hand Warmers

Knit up some beautiful mitts that are ideal for combating those early spring chills with this traveling cable hand warmers project! Cables are kind of magical, especially in small-scale projects. They can make just about any yarn—no matter how plain—look absolutely stunning, and they can easily transform even the most unassuming pair of fingerless gloves […]

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How to Make a Safe Watering Hole for Bees

How to Make a Safe Watering Hole for Bees

It’s spring and that means it’s time for nature’s critical pollinators to get busy. As you undoubtedly know, bee populations are in trouble and can use any kind of help they can get. Bees work hard this time of year and need available sources of water to rehydrate. They get this water from places like […]

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DIY Gel Air Fresheners

A Breath of Fresh Air: DIY Gel Air Fresheners

Turns out, vodka and gelatin are good for more than just jello shots. With a little help from your favorite essential oils, you can transform those common party staples into your own custom-scented DIY gel air fresheners! Whether you’ve got curious kids in the house or a hot date coming over and a pile of […]

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Easter Egg Lettering

Typography Fun: Easter Egg Lettering

Combine lovely hand-lettering and festive Easter decor with this eye-catchingly stylish Easter egg lettering project! In this rustic-meets-modern tutorial, you’ll learn how to prepare your eggs, find inspiring fonts, and use pigment pens to make your words stand out. Ready to give it a try? Check out this Easter egg lettering tutorial that Annika from […]

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Slideshow: First Benicia Mini Maker Faire

Slideshow: First Benicia Mini Maker Faire

Glorious spring weather graced the first annual Benicia Mini Maker Faire

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