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Wood grain contact paper has come a long way since I was a little kid in the Midwest, and Josie from Fine & Feathered rocks the faux wood look in a big way in her faux wood grain laptop cover tutorial. I’m thinking that a wooden laptop would turn some serious heads in my daily […]
The super awesome mini maker, Sylvia, is back with a new project that crafters will love. In her latest video, she shows you how to transform a cuddly stuffed animal in to a cool and handy backpack. Catch the how-to over on MAKE! More: Super Sewable Circuitry – Sylvia’s Mini Maker Show @Craftzine.com blog Sylvia’s […]
Stitched paper mobiles make great party decor, and this modern color mobile tutorial from Project Wedding would definitely be a fun DIY addition to any celebration! This bright and modern mobile project is perfect for a daytime wedding reception or shower and can be done in any color scheme. It will transform the room and […]
The cliches are endless, but ring so true- “Thanks for helping our love grow.” “With your help, our love has bloomed.” “May the happiness in your life never cease to blossom.” These hand-sewn paper seed packets are charming, inexpensive, and easy to make. You can choose flowers you love, and every time your guests see […]
It’s meta! It’s adorable! It’s an amigurumi crochet hook pattern from Nerdigurumi! I’m betting crochet fans will have a hard time resisting stitching this little fella. Get the pattern over on Nerdigurumi. [via Crafty Crafty] More: Crochet 101: Chain Stitch, Single, and Double Crochet @Craftzine.com blog Bunsen Burner Amigurumi @Craftzine.com blog Amigurumi Cockroaches @Craftzine.com blog
Congrats to MAKE pal Dino Segovis, who just published the 52nd and final project in his one-year Hack a Week series: This cool laser “oscillograph” that modulates an audio input across the beam from a green laser pointer using a linear actuator recovered from a junk hard drive. A spinning mirror provides the time element.
I pride myself on being prepared for almost anything. Need Tylenol? I’ve got it. Post-it notes and highlighters? No problem. Band-aids? Let me dig in my purse. So, as a girl who likes to have it all under controI—and have it all on hand—I adore this emergency supply pouch from Lisa and Sarah, the mother […]
