DIY Debossed Concrete Centerpieces
Create an impressive centerpiece with these debossed concrete planters.
Craft & Design
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Craft the Force: Death Star Disco Ball
Planning a party for your Star Wars-loving pals? Obviously, you’re going to need a DIY Death Star disco ball! Because, let’s face it—nothing keeps the dark side at bay quite as effectively as affixing hundreds of tiny mirrors to the Death Star itself. Feeling inspired? Make one for your next geeky gathering! With this fantastic […]
Flashback: Make Earrings from Electrical Parts
By Brookelynn Morris I love to go to the electronics store. The one in my neighborhood is called HSC, and it’s a warehouse of random parts and pieces. They have entire aisles dedicated just to switches, another just for attachments, and an entire room of wire. I have been known to wander the store for […]
Spring Beauty: Make Temporary Tattoos with Dried Flowers
Temporary tattoos aren’t just for kids anymore—these days, everyone is getting in on the fun! So, if you’re ready for a decidedly grownup twist on removable body art, you’re going to love using real dried flowers to make your own gorgeous temporary tattoos. When I saw gorgeous photos of dried flower “tattoos” during a recent […]
Geek Chic: DIY Abacus Bracelet
Embrace your inner math nerd with this delightfully geek chic DIY abacus bracelet project! When it comes to impressive DIY wrist-wear, this abacus bracelet certainly brings together form and function beautifully. Plus, it looks really, really fantastic! Want to go retro with your calculator watch? No, not the 1980s. How about two millennia before that? […]
Thomas Jefferson: Maker-in-Chief
There is no “Maker in Chief” in the U.S. Constitution, but at least one president, Thomas Jefferson, certainly deserves that title.
Mechanical Shadow Theatre at Saint-Malo Mini Maker Faire
I talk to the Lever le Rideau, a theatre group specialising in stage costumes and sets, about the intriguing collection of mechanical shadow theatres they’ve brought to Maker Faire.