In the Maker Shed: E-Textiles Bundle
Do you want to get into E-textiles but need somewhere to begin? This E-textiles bundle, available in the Maker Shed, is the perfect way to get everything you need to get started all at once.
Craft & Design
From traditional crafts to modern crafts, we’re covering news and interesting projects to educate you and keep you inspired. Design trends and pop culture related projects are here to inspire.
The Hand-Painted Ties of Maya Pixelskaya
These hand-painted pixel art ties from Maya Pixelskaya would be a great addition to any geek’s wardrobe. I’m a big fan of ties, they are like hanging paintings. Their shape is challenging and you can create cool effects. Way better than T-Shirts! [via Sprite Stitch] More: CyberOptix Tie Lab Ties @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Knit Father […]
Knitted Stuffed Pigeons
A husband and wife team called Oeuf came up with the cleverly simple design for these knitted stuffed pigeons. It’s pretty amazing how they managed to capture that vacant stare with yarn. [via designsponge]
MAKE Flickr Pool Weekly Roundup
The amount of great photography in the MAKE Flickr pool keeps increasing, and our old seven-picture vertical format is feeling the strain. So this week, we’re trying something new! Click the link below to check out our new gallery-style format. And please let us know what you think. [MAKE Flickr Pool Weekly Roundup – February […]
CRAFT Flickr Pool Weekly Roundup
Here are some cool things we saw in the CRAFT Flickr Pool this week: Tiny Blue Daisies Pincushion Ring, by Wychbury Adaptations…, by Cobra_11 IMG_2636, by Authentic Arts galaxy inside a star adjustable ring, by isewcute Little Mouse Brooch Hand embroidered on linen, by edwardandlilly
How-To: Death Star Cake
Though there’s lots of inspirational cakeblogging out there, detailed tutorials are comparatively rare. And this is a pretty good one. It’s the work of Australian cakesmith Bernice Camlin, aka Smurfesque. [Thanks, Mom!] How to Make a Death Star Cake More:Space Shuttle Cake with Ice Cream Tank, Chocolate/Caramel BoostersDeath Star watermelonCome to the charred side of […]
Shoes Knit Like Socks
Check out this story from Fast Company on Nike’s new shoes, which have a nod toward knitting…