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 craft blog Thimble has a great roundup of costumes you can knit like this kid’s pumpkin costume from Berroco. (Why does this kid look so scared?) See all the patterns here. Link. Related: Thimble Halloween Projects – Link. Thimble Halloween Knit and Crochet Patterns – Link. Enter the MAKE & CRAFT Contests! Makers and […]
SoDoItYouself.com shows you how to make a light tent from a $15 IKEA hamper, great for taking close ups of gadgets, eBay items, etc… – “So, after making this cheapo paper light tent i wanted something bigger. This lightbox has lots of space and folds neatly after use. IKEA makes a hamper or laundry bag […]
Artist Susie Ghahremani will have her solo art show entitled “Bird Call” at Giant Robot in LA. Check it out if you’re in the area! Link.
Our pal Diana Ng has a fun how-to over on Gizmodo on how to make your own LED enabled shirts… – “Diana Ng of Project Runway fame is a geek’s fashion designer. Today, she’s teaching us how to sew LEDs into your clothing. We’re all familiar with the LED belt buckle and the Motorola/Burton jacket, […]
If you’re in the NYC area mark your calendars for 11/30 to 12/3, this looks to be a great fest! I’m pretty sure MAKE is going to be doing something there, so when the details are all set, we’ll have another post – “THE TANK and 8BITPEOPLES are pleased to present the Blip Festival, a […]
Here’s a quickie how-to on making your own hacky sack! – Link. Related hacky: Make a Foot Bag or Hacky Sack – Link. Stars & Stripes Hacky Sack – Link.
All_Thumbs has a downloadable/printable paper catamaran you can make – “Cut and fold a sailing catamaran for your nearest “ocean”. It can carry a crew of ants, pepples, or some of your sister’s favourite (miniature) dolls. You will need a pair of scissors and an A4 80g/sqm office paper. (No sweat, the design can modified […]
