The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the kitchen, garage and backyard from food to furniture to fun & games for your family.
Viacheslav writes – I wanted to do something that has a VGA compatible output. I also had an FPGA board lying around and a bad itch to do something useless. With the help of fpga4fun.com, various online Verilog HDL references and VGA timing information I made something that outputs a steady checkerboard picture to a […]
We are sold out of the illustrated cover version of the MAKE Halloween issue in the Maker store. This version of the cover will be on newsstands on 9/4 so if you want that one that will be the place to get it. However, we have the alternate cover version available for pre-order (get it […]
You may have seen this item on Boing Boing Gadgets, or elsewhere, but if you’re an admirer or practitioner of papercraft, you’ve got to check the link out (as I just did). This Chinese papercrafter created an incredibly detailed, articulated Bumblebee Transformer model using mainly fast-food containers (this badass cardboard dude is basically a bunch […]
Here’s an interesting looking pinball machine made from a huge flat screen… Here’s the artist’s description… The “cyberspace” level represents the alleged dangers the Internet poses fo children, as envisioned by parents and scaremongering media. Here kids can lose control (as the player can, by getting the ball into a pachinko-like structure) while trying to […]
Don’t miss the Little Monster Market event happening next Tuesday at Sunnyside Preschool in Studio City, CA from 9am – 3pm. Check out the vendor list for all the cool crafty goodies you can buy. There’s also a special arts and crafts table for kids to make stuff while moms shop! Link.
Aaron writes: My dog chews through toys rather quickly. In an effort to lengthen their lifespan I’ve begun cobbling them together with a needle and thread. I set up a flickr group for me (and anyone else) to post pics of their creations. Visit the Franken Toys Flickr group to join and add your creation. […]
I know it’s a bit early for holiday talk, but this no-sew quilt-looking ornament would be a great desk accessory, car mirror charm, or doorknob embellishment. It’s all about what fabrics you use. And, of course, they look good on Christmas trees, too. Quilted Ball Ornament Tutorial – Link. Image: artsyfartsy_crafts eBay store
