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8 Nerdy and Nice Present Wrapping Techniques

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Show your obsessively crafty self with these nerdy DIY wrapping projects.

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Fun with Christmas Lights

Fun with Christmas Lights

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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10 projects for getting the most out of your holiday lights.

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A Sculptor’s Origami Inspired Woodland Creatures (Plus One You Can Make Yourself)

A Sculptor’s Origami Inspired Woodland Creatures (Plus One You Can Make Yourself)

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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UK resident Joe Thompson decided he wanted a sculpture for his garden. Joe first made paper versions of both the squirrel and reindeer before making the “final” steel version seen below. According to him: The overall idea took a bit longer than the design. I wanted to make a basic sculpture for the garden, so spent […]

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Math Monday: Geometric Paper Flowers

Math Monday: Geometric Paper Flowers

Glen Whitney for the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath)

By Glen Whitney for the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath)

Glen Whitney for the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath)

The National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath), the only math museum in North America, strives to enhance public understanding and perception of mathematics in daily life. MoMath is located at 11 E 26th St in Manhattan.

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Geometric shapes make for psychadelic flowers in this week’s Math Monday.

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How to Make Beautiful Midori-Style Traveler’s Notebooks

How to Make Beautiful Midori-Style Traveler’s Notebooks

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Make your own customized, upgradable notebooks and organizing system in the Midori style.

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Using Cardboard to Create Tradeshow Displays

Using Cardboard to Create Tradeshow Displays

By Homemade Game Guru

Homemade Game Guru

As a fanatic crafting fan, inventor, author and designer, I just enjoy making new things for the fun of it! I operate an award-winning how-to You Tube channel called The Homemade Game Guru to share my love of creation with people worldwide. Utilizing cardboard in grandiose ways is my specialty.

I also run an unique online design class to help anyone create a Personal Family Tree Board Game. You can sign up for that class here.

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Need a display for your next convention? You can have one for as little as $5 if you use some recycled cardboard.

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Telling Stories with 21st Century Pop-Up Books

Telling Stories with 21st Century Pop-Up Books

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Two talented artists tell 19th century stories while exploring a modern take on the pop-up book.

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