How-To: Double-Sided Fabric Headband
Double-sided projects always make me feel giddy, like I’m getting away with something. That’s why I love this Double-Sided Fabric Headband from Happy Together—you get two cute headbands for the work of one!
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Hobby Micro Distilling
Producing high-proof alcohol is possible because of two wonderful scientific truths. The first is that yeast ferments sugar; that is, the tiny yeast fungi feed on sugar and convert it carbon dioxide and ethyl alcohol. The second is that alcohol and water boil at two different temperatures.
Crafty Events
Click to add an event to the online calendar Click to email me a call for vendors. Coming Up This Weekend: Urban Craft Uprising Seattle, WA Jul. 9-10 The Crafty Underdog Portland, OR Jul. 10 Strawberry Swing Indie Craft Fair Kansas City, MO Jul. 10 Artisans on the Canal at Lemont Heritage Fest Lemont, IL […]
Chris Cole’s Machine Animals
This one, called “Galia,” is just one of twenty-two beautiful kinetic sculptures, most of which are zoomorphic, featured in Bend, Oregon artist Chris Cole’s online portfolio. Each has a well-produced video showcasing its movements, and they’re all available in Chris’s YouTube channel, to which I am subscribing right now.
DNA is now DIY: OpenPCR ships worldwide
The eagerly awaited OpenPCR kit is now shipping! UPS picked up the first batch of kits and OpenPCRs are on their way to users in 5 continents and 13 countries around the world. For $512, every OpenPCR kit includes all the parts, tools, and beautiful printed instructions – you ONLY need a set of screwdrivers.
Kitchen 101: Summer Produce & Recipe Guide
By Katie Goodman Summer has most certainly arrived here in New Mexico. Not only has the weather embraced it, but the produce section of the grocery store has too. I couldn’t be happier to see regular sales on some of my favorite produce. In my opinion, spring produce is merely a prelude to the finest […]
Learning Through Projects: an Interview with Kathreen Ricketson
You may know Kathreen Ricketson as the editor of the Australia-based craft blog Whipup. She’s also been busy self-publishing Action Packs, which are digital collections of making and learning projects for kids. Action Packs incorporate a little crafting, a little cooking, some nature exploration, a little building and tinkering – and each issue is centered […]