Make a Kusudama Origami Ball
When she’s not busy helping her kids become the architects of tomorrow, Julie Hudy honchos our Maker Mom program. And when she’s not busy with all of that, she makes these amazing origami constructions.
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.
Giant Pom Pom How-To
I love pom poms – I’m guessing many of you do, too! Handmade Charlotte shows you how to make a giant (this thing is huge!) pom pom from a skein of yarn. What would you do with a whole box of these?
Giant Confetti Wall
Wee Birdy shows you how to make a giant, colorful confetti wall this holiday season and I am loving the fun, modern look. This would be really fun for a birthday party or a wedding and doubles as a colorful photo back-drop.
How-To: Hanukkah Candlelit Branch and Ribbon Star of David
Brighten up your holiday table with this gorgeous Hanukkah candlelit branch and ribbon Star of David from Martha Stewart! Celebrate the Festival of Lights with this manzanita-branch menorah, sprayed shimmering silver and trimmed with candles. Head over to Martha Stewart to see the full how-to!
Embroidered Circuit Boards
handstitch, also known as Flickr user sisyuinu, embroiders replicas of electronic devices with a breathtaking eye for detail. The above image is of a NeXTcube board. Check out sisyuinu’s Flickr page to see more of her work. Found on the MAKE Flickr Group.
How-To: No-Sew Leather Pencil Case
Need a DIY gift idea for your more design-inclined pals? Make a functional, minimalist no-sew leather pencil case!
Moonrise Kingdom Plush Meets Actor
It’s always so much fun to see a craft project hit the road to end with such a happy owner!