HOW TO – Draw in “3D” (wood carvings)
Brazilian illustrator Daniel Santiago has a huge how-to like photo set on making 3D figures from a 2D drawing for a holiday campaign… [via] – Link – you can see the final results here.
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 – Make a Hummingbird shooter (camera mod)
Makescreenname writes – “Late this summer, hummingbirds finally began visiting the feeder we’d put up on our back porch. I wanted to try and get some digital shots of them, but couldn’t stand there with a camera “in range”–they’d never come. I needed a remote cable release so I could set the camera up on […]
Crocheted headphone covers!
Nat writes – “Keep your ears nice and warm with this cool tip for crochet headphone covers by skysong on craftster.org. An especially great idea if your headphones are old and missing the cushions…” [via] – Link.
MAKE & CRAFT picks on Amazon…
Amazon asked the editors of a few magazines to put together a list of things we’re eyeing for the holidays, here were my picks… I’m pretty sure this is the first time Mitutoyo Digimatic calipers hit a gift guide :) Weller WP35: Weller Fixed Temperature Soldering Iron with ST3 Tip, 35W Leatherman 830005 Charge Ti […]
More recycled bags
Yesterday we showed you how to make recycled sweater totes, and there’s more now with Knitty’s feature article this season called Frakenbags. This tutorial features three different bag designs (purse, backpack, and tote) that can be made from old sweaters and clothes. There are lots of great photos too of the process. Link.
Beaded “stars” wrist warmers
Here’s a fun pattern created by fuzzynoodleknits. A beaded “stars” wrist warmer cuff. Link.
Etsy – Buy and sell all things handmade (new site!)
The new Etsy site is up and it’s outstanding, nice work Etsy gang! [via] – Link. Shopping like this is still my fav…