Boombox bikes
Oobject has a fun round-up of the sonic assault vehicles known as boombox bikes. And you thought that kid on the bus with the Walmart special slung over his shoulder was obnoxious. This one comes with instructions. Boombox bikes
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In the Maker Shed: SolarSpeeder Kit
Available in the Maker Shed at http://www.makershed.com
The SolarSpeeder Kit from the Maker Shed is a really fun kit to make and race. The kit comes with detailed instructions, and is easy enough for even a beginner to assemble. I really like the contoured circuit board, especially the gold flames. It really was amazing how fast this little solar racer ran across the floor after just a minute or two of charging. Next I have to try out some of the upgrades. I’ll keep you updated.
Weekend Project: DIY Stilts
Build your very own pair of peg stilts that will let you see the world from new heights. From Craft, Volume 08. Thanks to Molly Graber and Chris Merrick.
Urban Craft Uprising in Seattle Now Accepting Vendor Applications
Hi Crafters! Urban Craft Uprising’s first ever Summer show is happening in Seattle, WA on August 1st & 2nd 2009. Over 100 indie crafters will be selling their work at the Seattle Center in downtown Seattle… and you could be one of them! For more information on becoming a vendor check out the vendor information […]
8 Days of Easter Crafts
Melissa from One Crafty Mumma and Fiona from fionacarter.typepad.com are joining forces and posting 8 days of Easter crafting over the next two week period. The posts include cards, tags, sewing and other Easter inspiration. To kick things off, make this cute felt bunny card and this Easter bunny tag.
Easter Finger Puppets
Knit up these super cute Easter Finger Puppets by Whitney of The Purl Bee. I love the little chick!
LEGO NXT 3D scanner
LEGO hacker Philo Hurbain needed a way to model some of the more complex LEGO parts for use in the LDraw LEGO CAD program. Most LEGO parts are easy to model, but something like the tiny LEGO frog, shown above, is a little more tricky. Philo’s solution: a 3D scanner made entirely of LEGO, save […]