Rainbow Granny Square Parasol
This rainbow granny square parasol from babukatorium is out -of-control cute. It would be such a cheery way to provide some shade on a sunny walk in the park. [via Knithacker]
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How-To: Suitcase Picnic Table with iPod Speakers
With an interest in repurposing suitcases, Carleyy at Instructables has replaced the old-fashioned picnic basket with a picnic suitcase that comes with folding legs and a speaker system that works with an iPod. Here she gives us detailed step-by-step instructions so that we can travel to our next picnic in comfort and style.
Maker Faire New York, Day Two
My closing moment of World Maker Faire 2011 took place inside of Braindrop, a reflective sculpture by Kate Raudenbush. I took this photo looking up at its chandelier. A perfect moment to remember a great event, and BrainDrop is the perfect word to recall it … I hope everyone is inspired to keep learning to […]
Bicycle Tube Door Mat
We always love seeing new ways to reuse bicycle tubes, and this door mat is a great example of how versatile and durable of a material they really are. Michaela shares the project on WeUpcycle.com. [via Crafty Crafty] Related: Bike Tube Headband Go Slip-On with Bike Tube Shoelaces How-To: Bike Tubes for Trees Recycled Bike […]
Dual-Head Two-Color MakerBots Are Coming!
On the heels of the Arduino announcement, MakerBot Industries announced their new plastic extruder, the Stepstruder MK 7, the “highest number extruder ever.” It’s significant because it’s the first extruder designed from the ground up for 1.75 mm filament, and it’s much smaller than previous extruder designs. The small size of the MK 7 means […]
MAKE Flickr Pool Weekly Roundup
Highlights from the Flickr pool this week include some great shots from World Maker Faire New York, a fantastic R/C flying wing silhouetted against the sunset, a ladder made from welded rebar, and more! Check it out!
CRAFT Flickr Pool Weekly Roundup
Here are some cool things we saw in the CRAFT Flickr Pool this week: New Hat for Tommy, by JoJoNeiL an acorn ornament, by lilfishstudios new GANBAYO collection, by tourlou tourlou Cocoon slippers, by a busy little hook Gnome Colour Wheel, cutesypoo