Tangram bookcases
These are really nice bookcases, complete reconfigurable, good ole’ tangrams! – Thanks Jake! – Link. Related: Make your own Tangram puzzle – 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.
Blue tarp Mardi Gras costume
CRAFT pool member Uproar posted up this fancy-smancy tarp dress! – “February 17, 2006. The outfit I designed for a charity fundraiser here in New Orleans to raise money for the America’s Wetland’s organization and other charities. Every garment in this fashion show and charity auction had to feature blue tarps as a prominent material!” […]
CRAFT Podcast Pattern – Stitch Diva Studios Knit Chandelier Earrings
Knit yourself some beautiful chandelier earrings created by Jennifer Hansen, the amazing designer behind Stitch Diva Studios. Her work in crochet and knitting has an edgier fashion feel and these earrings are a great way for you to get started with knitting with wire. Check out the knit and crochet with wire tutorials to learn […]
Vinyl Zombie Bag… Don’t let it bite you..
Check out this Zombie bag from doxieart @ Craftster! – “Bag is 12 by 10 by 2… It’s made from vinyl, lining fabric, d rings, snaps, a zipper, and nylon webbing. The red is clear vinyl which I colored red with a red sharpie. I made the pattern myself but it’s just 2 pieces for […]
The Transdimensional helmet
Andrew Leman (who also made the amazing ElectriClerk) made this game playing accessory helmet from army surplus, old specs, leather and headphones… – “This leather aviation helmet was wired with a pair of concealed headphones which connected to a portable cassette player. When the helmet is securely fastened and the blinders of the goggles are […]
One-Click butter cutter
Kitchen gadgets are a lot of fun – mostly because they aim to solve an extremely specific “problem” and a little bizarre all at once, like this one – a one click butter cutter, over 60 prototypes and 5 years in the making (that’s a lot of butter!)… [via] – Link. Goes great with the […]
RE-sit – recycled and reused car seats as chairs, armchairs and sofas in a living space
A MAKE reader writes in with these super slick recycled-remade car seats by designer Dionysios Skalos in Athens – “RE-sit .The idea is to recycle and reuse car seats as chairs,armchairs and sofas in a living space.All body frames are made of the same aluminium profile.These high quality seats are fitted with several motorized adjustments […]