How-To: Jumbo Styrofoam Sequined Christmas Lights
Make these giant Styrofoam and sequined holiday lights.
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Retro Christmas Miniature Printables
I mentioned my love of retro Christmas decorations yesterday in my post about the DIY candy lights, so I was extra excited to see Jessica of How About Orange posting about these free retro Christmas printables from Toyshop Greetings. These are miniature Christmas Tree Light boxes from old five and dime stores like Woolworth’s, McCrory’s […]
Brother Nature Produce: Greg Willerer (video)
One short mile away from downtown Detroit is Brother Nature Produce, a community supported farm run by Greg Willerer. Greg shows us around the farm and discusses his composting venture, which aims to create a closed loop of urban food waste being turned back into food that is healthy and locally produced.
Friendly Message Pen Mod
This is a simple trick, but if you’re looking for a fast, easy, nil-cost handmade gift project (or just a friendly gag) it’s pretty good. Get your hands on one of those promotional “message” pens with the rotating text window. Disassemble the pen, dissolve away, abrade off, or paint over the factory messages on the interior barrel, and write, draw, and/or paint your own personalized messages in their place.
Salt Yoda
Check out this amazing salt Yoda from artist, Bashir Sultani. The video of him making it is unreal. [via Star Wars Remix]
iPhone Telephoto Lens Kit
Flipping though an in-flight magazine on a recent trip, I came across this fantastically absurd iPhone telephoto lens kit from Photojojo. The sample images Iโve seen are decent considering itโs coming from a handset. The kit comes with a telephoto lens, snap-on case, and a tiny tripod. Perfect for aspiring paparazzi or any portion of the 99% that want to remain a safe distance while diligently documenting #ows.
Workshop Weekend Registration
Our friends at Workshop Weekend have whipped up the little flyer below (PDF here) and a discount code for MAKE readers registering for their 2-day workshop event in Oakland, CA (Dec 10 and 11, 2011). To get 10% off tuition, enter code MAKEZINE2011 when you register.
