The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the kitchen, garage and backyard from food to furniture to fun & games for your family.
In the Lego world, cheese slopes are 1×1 smooth plates with an angled top. Katie Walker (whose Lego mosaics have appeared on MAKE before) shows you how she assembles her creations in this Cheese Slope Mosaic Tutorial on MosaicBricks. [via The Brothers Brick]
Flickr user ch.foodknitter uploaded these incredible images of knitted cuts of meat and sausages displayed as if they were in a butcher shop. These images kind of remind me of trompe-l’œil paintings of food from the baroque period. [via knithacker] More: Knitted Hamburger Wall Art @Craftzine.com blog Knitted World Map @Craftzine.com blog Electronically Knitted Spam […]
Ditch the downspout and make your own beautiful rock and wire alternative with this rain chain tutorial from Heather at Dollar Store Crafts. Basically, a rain chain is a decorative chain that you can use in place of an unsightly downspout on your home. When it rains, the rain chain makes a pleasing water feature […]
Here’s a great idea for some patriotic gear for this week’s holiday celebrations. Kids Activities Blog shows us how to make this painted shirt, using star stickers as a creative stencil.
It’s hot outside, but this patriotic mini knit sock pin pattern from Kathy North on Designs by KN is perfect for a little bit of summertime knitting! [Via CraftGossip] More: Folded Paper Fourth of July Wreath @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Fourth of July Flag Garland @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Yarn Wrapped Stars For 4th of July @Craftzine.com […]
Steve Hoefer created a fun video that shows you how to make match rockets.
This garland is made from the simplest of supplies and makes up very quickly, so there’s no need to save this just for July. Got some cupcake liners and index cards on hand?
