HOW TO: Make Cufflinks out of Coins
Steph at Curiously Crafty has a great quick gift idea — make cufflinks out of foreign coins. They look snazzy and are a snap to make. Link. Related: Travel Coin Bracelet – Link.
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.
HOW TO – DIY Shoe Covers
Timothy Grahl says, “Use a tote bag to make shoe covers for riding your bike in inclement weather.” Link.
High speed flash photography kit
Mnorri just posted up a ton of great photos in the MAKE: Strobe Photography pool! With the kit you can take “impossible” pictures, leaving everyone wondering “How did you do that?” Capture high-speed events — A splash. Popping balloons. Breaking glass. Use your imagination! Adjustable flash controller triggered by light or sound. Kit includes a […]
Sarah Neuburger’s Sewing Machine
Sarah Neuburger of The Small Object shares with us her sewing machine, the Bernina Activa 130. Sarah says, “A Bernina Activa 130 that was purchase used from a local quilting guild last year. It was a gift but it was pretty pricey at around $400 I think. I had been sewing on my mother’s first […]
Holiday Project: Paper Craft Models
The Flying Pig has collected some of the coolest paper craft models around for the holidays, like this one called “Warming Up” by Keisuke Saka of a Rudolph gearing up in the big race! Link.
Mike Libby’s Insect Lab
Spluch writes – “Mike Libby creates little cybernetic sculptures by combining real insects with antique watch parts and electronic components. Each one of these unique specimens comes in various shapes, sizes and colours. They are all assembled by hand. Specimens are presented in either custom made black shadow boxes or glass bell jars, allowing for […]
Holiday Project or Gift: DIY Photo Block Kit
Thank you Photojojo for making it even easier to give one of the best gifts you can make — a beautiful custom photo block! With their DIY Photo Block Kit you’ll have everything you need to create two (that’s right two!) sets of photo blocks for any of your 4″ x 6″ photos. (You’ll need […]