The editors of Makeshift noticed that production, more than at any point in the last century, is occurring at the grassroots. In different cultures it goes by different names: DIY in the US, jugaad in India, jua kali in East Africa, and gambiarra in Brazil. Makeshift seeks to unify these cultures into a global identity.
Here at the Make and Craft offices, we are lucky to have food trucks that come to our parking lot every Thursday, for lunch. A couple weeks ago, I had a quinoa burger from one of the trucks that was amazing! So now I’m on the hunt for a yummy quinoa burger recipe. This one […]
Halloween is just around the corner and we want to look amazing without breaking the bank, so I teamed up with Savers to bring you 3 different looks with one trip to the store. Here is my spin on the movie Bridemaids, Zombie Bride with a full make-up tutorial, and the classic horror film Carrie.
If you’re looking for a special treat bag for Halloween, check out this free pattern from our friends at Lion Brand Yarn. It’s a simple design that can be customized by color and message on the front, making it perfectly personalized for your kiddos. Related: Lion Brand Yarn’s Halloween Costume Patterns Free Halloween Amigurumi Patterns […]
What if your food were as rich in information as it is in nutrients? That’s the vision of an art student who recently demonstrated online a prototype of a system where an edible chip embedded in your lunch communicates its nutritional information, provenance, travel miles, and so on to your phone via a reader in the plate. With this system, people could check ingredient lists for allergens, tally up the carbon footprint of their meal, or figure out whether they’ll still have calories left for dessert.
Race to Nowhere explores the damaging effect of insane homework loads on kids.
I am heartened by all the talk I keep hearing about various skill exchange workshops, both informal and more organized, like this series of skill exchange workshops at Pot + Pantry here in SF. It’s something crafters and makers have known for a long time: sharing your knowledge and learning from others is immensely satisfying. […]
