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Kevin writes – “I was wandering through my local craft store and came across a bin of foam rubber craft pumpkins reduced to half price. I noticed that the largest was just about the size of our porch light and realized I could use one to make a quick and easy Halloween decoration for the […]
Kunio Maeda uses food as the focus to create her art. On the homepage of Kunio Maeda’s web site, you are greeted with a striking image of sewn deli meat, later realizing it’s actually a close up of her “Tablecloth” piece that is made up of sliced deli meat, cheese, and bread (pictured left). Also […]
If it’s not too late, and you’re a NYC area Maker looking to beef up on your electronics/MIDI skills, you might want to check out LEMURplex and this MidiTron class… “By popular demand, we are adding a new weekend intensive class at LEMURplex on Basic Electronics and Physical Computing. The class will run on Saturday […]
Pcapelo has a pretty simple and easy way to make solar powered jack-o-laterns, he writes – “Lately I have had much interest in working with solar cells, because of this I initiated a project, and to be able to test it, I decided to create this lantern with a pumpkin. Solar energy always fascinated me […]
Nat over on our spiffy new CRAFT site writes – “I love the site Monster Crochet and now Ladylinoleum needs your help! Her crochet pumpkins are set to make an appearance on DIY Network’s Uncommon Threads. She needs some inspiration on how to “improve these diamonds in the rough”. And for helping out our fellow […]
Here’s a too cute costume entered in our MAKE & CRAFT Halloween contest! – “Head: 1 cardboard box, Elmers glue, egg carton, 2 paper grocery bags, acrylic paint. Felt sewn body.” – Link. Related: MAKE Halloween projects – Link. MAKE Halloween archives – Link. Enter the MAKE & CRAFT Contests! Makers and Crafters, it’s time […]
101 Halloween ideas has a few good tips, project ideas and things to do near or around Halloween…If you’re planning something, this quick read might give you a few more ideas to do on the cheap… Idea #13 Use apples for taper candle holders. Choose small, round apples that will sit stable on a flat […]
