Peppermint Coconut Cocktail
Looking for a minty libation? Give those creamy Christmas cocktails a tropical twist with this peppermint coconut concoction by Elsie at A Beautiful Mess.
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Maker Pro: Essays on Making a Living as a Maker
This summer I had the pleasure of recruiting a bunch of great Makers to participate in a book project called Maker Pro: Essays on Making a Living as a Maker, a collection of essays by and interviews of professional makers. Some of the names you might have seen at Maker Faire or on the pages […]
Holiday Inspiration: Holly Berry Wreath Pillow
If you’ve got your gifts wrapped and cookies baked, spend the afternoon sprucing up your holiday decor with this Pottery Barn-inspired holly berry wreath pillow!
DIY Batman Wreath
Celebrate Christmas and the dark knight simultaneously by emblazoning a wreath shaped like the bat-signal on your front door this holiday season with this terrific tutorial from our nerd home.
Making of: Gingerbread Smaug From The Hobbit
(Note: We have been told that the video is not loading for some people. Follow this link to see it) 27 year old Caroline Erikkson has poured many hours into this amazing gingerbread sculpture of Smaug from The Hobbit. The process took roughly two weeks and you can easily see why. She has to hand […]
Festive Fair Isle Christmas Stockings
Christmas stockings are a great way to experiment with different fair isle patterns to create a wonderfully festive effect, like Helen of pointy pointy sticks did with these fantastic stocking!
The Omni Oakland Commons — A Community Space Fundraiser
Long a beloved institution, the Bay Area’s Omni Building houses a variety of collective organizations stewarding resources for the general public.