DIY Hanging Jars
Miss Cherry Pie on Weddingbee shows you how to make these DIY hanging jars that can be filled with flowers, perfect for wedding decor or a backyard party.
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HOW TO – Make a Retro Bottle Caps Clock
Mylifetime.com has a tutorial on how to make this stylish retro bottle caps clock, a project featured in the book Dazzling Bead & Wire Crafts by Patty Cox. [ via How About Orange ]
Wii sensor inside an old remote
Stacy and her Dad decided that the Wii sensor bar was a bit too visible for their liking. So what do you do? Stuff it in an old remote, of course! Dad and I were trying to build a Wireless Sensor Bar and managed to do one that is all wires and batteries. Then He […]
Austin Event: Mario Kart 64 Tournament!
Tomorrow night, you can get your classic game on at Game Over Videogames’ last event of Classic Game Fest ’08. And, there’s an outdoor screening of The King of Kong, a great if somewhat sad story of the ridiculous rivalry induced by Donkey Kong addiction. Here’s the full info: Sign ups are at 8:00pm, but […]
New York’s Pedicab Wars
Image courtesy Trixi As I wrestle to get my home-built pedicab legal for passengers in my fair metropolis of Austin, Texas (more on that in a later post), this article reminds me that I could have it significantly worse. My favorite part: Council Speaker Christine Quinn makes a face. “No way. I would never get […]
UnsTable
Check out this LEGO-looking table that looks like it may fall down, aptly named UnsTable. The blocky rotating cube legs conceal a metal rod, so it really won’t, and it could make for a nice remake. Via Core77.
“My Speed” bike vest
Here’s a light-up bike vest that lets people behind you know how fast you’re going. It uses electro-luminescent wire in the shape of the numbers to give a nixie-tube-esque appearance. Via Ladyada. More: LED turn signal bike jacket tutorial