Top 10: Binder clips
While searching for related content for this morning’s clever plastic bottle top hack post, I noticed that we have lots of binder-clip related tips, tricks, and hacks. Here are the most trafficked.
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How-To: Block Print Burlap Pencil Bag
I’ve always been a pretty big nerd—even through college, I couldn’t wait for summer to be over so I could finally pick out school supplies.This simple Block Print Burlap Pencil Bag tutorial from Factory Direct Craft makes me feel a little bit nostalgic for the days of packing up my backpack and organizing my locker. […]
In the Maker Shed: Serial RFID Card Reader
The Parallax Serial RFID Card Reader, from the Maker Shed, is a great way to add hardware based authentication into your next project. This easy to use board requires only 4 connections to your PC or Arduino. The RFID Reader Module can be used in a wide variety of hobbyist and commercial applications, including access control, automatic identification, robotics, navigation, inventory tracking, payment systems, and car immobilization.
Dr. Who Flip-Page Embroidery
I love this interactive Dr. Who embroidery piece from megstar on Craftster. The flip-page reveals a whole new side to the embroidery. This technique could be a lot of fun to play with in embroidery projects. [via Mr. X Stitch]
Fly into CCC Camp in an Antonov-2
Hackers on a Plane participants can skip the overland route to CCC Camp and fly directly to the to the campsite (conveniently located on an airbase) on an Antonov-2 for the elite price of 133.70 euros. The trip is an offshoot of Hackers on a Plane 7, the latest edition of a now-legendary flight that […]
How-To: Build a Summer Wind Chime
Michele Pacey found some old bamboo stakes in a garage-clean-out, and decided to turn them into this colorful wind chime. I love the hand-painted details! Michele shares a tutorial for painting and building this chime on her blog, Michele Made Me. The project is part of a monthly collaboration called Point of View, where groups […]
Seal Plastic Bags with Cut-off Plastic Bottle Tops
Though I’m having a hard time imagining the particular circumstances where I would need to do this, I am thoroughly impressed by its resourcefulness and cleverness.