Framed Art Pillows
I really like the modern look of these pillows created by Lynne Goldsworthy. She took a new favorite Moda fabric, Summersville by Lucie Summers, and gave it art-inspired home decor twist. Via Moda Bake Shop Blog
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Spinning Camera Creates POV Psychedelia
At an RCA event Oscar Lhermitte had the idea to mount a camera to an electric drill and record the outcome, dubbed “Seeing in Circles.” With the camera recording at 15 fps and the drill spinning 20 times per second, the resulting image turns whatever the camera is pointed at into a swirling kaleidoscopic video. Lhermitte explains:
Needle Felted Lorax
I’m having fun seeing all the tributes to Dr. Suess today, and one of my favorites is this awesome needle felted Lorax from Megan of Radmegan. While my Lorax may look mean, he really is a softie. He just wants his beloved trees to grow tall and strong, and to wish his creator, Dr. Seuss […]
Time For Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts 2.0?
I don’t see kids adding skills they’ve earned to their social networking profiles yet, I mostly see check-ins, bands, movies and status updates. While historic groups like the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are sometimes associated with camping and selling cookies for many – I think there might be something new ahead. A peer to peer way of sharing and celebrating skills using the internet (think Khan Academy) and I think the scouts will ultimately go this way too, becoming “Scouts 2.0”.
How-To: Lens Cap Cozy
This lens cap cozy tutorial from Melissa at The Polkadot Chair is my new favorite thing on the internet. It’s cute, it’s practical, and the awesome camera fabric that she used has my heart all aflutter! In the tutorial, she shows you how to make two versions—one with a magnetic snap closure and one that […]
In the Maker Shed: Getting Started with Arduino Kit
Are you interested in learning more about Arduino but don’t know where to begin? Check out the Getting Started with Arduino Kit available in the Maker Shed! This popular kit includes everything you need to form a solid foundation with the Arduino microcontroller.
Recipe: Banana Bread French Toast
Our family likes to do at least one big special breakfast on the weekend, and French toast is a popular request. Why I never thought to make it with banana bread is beyond me. Fortunately, Jessica of How Sweet it Is has a husband who made that connection, and she obliged. Her addition of heavy […]