DIY Twig Pencils
Got a surplus of sticks and a shortage of writing implements? Why not turn those umpteen twigs into a pile of lovely pencils with this handy tutorial by Alli of Made with Happy!
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Boulder Mini Maker Faire: Boxwood Pinball, Kitables, Modular Robotics and More!
Hear ye, hear ye! The Boulder Mini Maker Faire is upon us, Jan 31 – Feb 1, 2015! And that means that makers are streaming in from far and wide, bringing their awesomeness to share with all. Actually, they’ll do more than share – oh yes, there will be doing. That’s because every one of […]
Homemade Throat Lozenges Recipe
Stock up on DIY throat lozenges with this handy homemade cold and flu remedy from the indispensable DaveHax!
Printable Vintage Can Labels
Get the look of vintage cans by printing your own labels [via iDIY].
Flashback: Chalkboard Hangers
I’ve been using skirt and pants hangers to hold works in progress (WIP) for a half-dozen or so years. Because I lack pretty wall space, the projects that hang from the hangers generally end up in the closet where they are quickly forgotten. It’s that whole out of sight, out of mind thing, ya know? If and when I do happen across them again, I tend to forget why these pretty bits are all clipped together. My solution? Paint up a chalkboard hanger for easy labeling. It doesn’t hurt that they look pretty as well.
How-To: Magnetic Bottle Opener
If you’re gearing up for a big Sports Ball party this weekend, make sure your beer and soda game is spot on with this magnetic bottle opener tutorial!
How-To: Paint Striped Vases with an Old Record Player
Have an old record player taking up space in your basement? Use it to make a set of awesome paint striped vases!