The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the kitchen, garage and backyard from food to furniture to fun & games for your family.
Bonnie writes: After spotting this Force-tastic cake of Yoda made by Mikkel Mihlrad for the Star Wars Weekends (at Disney’s Hollywood Studios) cast and crew wrap party, I had to know more about it, so I interviewed her about how she made the cake and why.
Cupcakes Take the Cake links to My Sweet and Saucy’s photo tutorial teaching us how to make these gorgeous and professional-looking frosting flowers. These would be so pretty for a casual summer wedding, baby shower, or any special event.
One of my favorite comic-book publishers, Drawn & Quarterly, has teamed up with Atelier Woodenapples to present POMME-POMME, a new craft and zine fair happening this weekend in Montreal. They’ve got some great vendors lined up, including Supayana, Pin Pals, and Reprodepot Fabrics. Great event poster by Julia Rothman, too! Pomme-Pomme Sat. & Sun., July […]
Jonah @ MAKE writes: We’ve posted lots in the past about NYC Metrocard art projects, but this one might just take the cake. This Metrocard bicycle is completely covered with hundreds of the cards, perhaps to make a statement about human powered vehicles vs. taking mass transit and the environmental impact you will have (not […]
Strolling by a local bar this past weekend, something unusual caught my eye – a huge wooden ‘connect four’ game complete with king-sized game-pieces. The bartender didn’t have a lot of info to share about the impressive recreational centerpiece other than the fact that it’s creator was a friend of the owners. If anyone has […]
Here’s a messy dissection of a Magic 8-Ball. Really, don’t taste the blue fluid – sheesh, I can’t believe they did that. And I love the idea of modding one. If you were careful, you could repackage it and give it as a gift.
Zoë François, co-author of Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day, shares a step-by-step photo tutorial showing us how to make this impressive-looking Pan d’Epi (or wheatstalk bread). Thanks to Shelly for tipping us off!
