Pete Seazle’s Cross-Stitched Portrait of Julie Sarloutte
We recently featured artist Julie Sarloutte’s embroidered self-portrait, and now fellow embroiderer Pete Seazle has made his own cross-stitched portrait of her as well!
Month: October 2014
Jam Out On A PVC Percussion Organ
Anyone can build their own PVC pipe instrument with just a little plumbing and carpentry knowledge.
Unfortunately, getting people to hear you play it is a different story.
Quilting for Monkeys at The Oregon Zoo (Video)
The Oregon Zoo provides a “make space” for a team of dedicated volunteers who create beautiful and intricate quilts for the primates. Special pockets are even sewn into the quilts for treats! For more information, visit quiltingformonkeys.com. Is your local zoo harnessing the skills of makers to help the animals? Let us know!
Kid Craft: Autumn Leaf Lanterns
Cooler weather means Mother Nature is getting all dressed up in her finest colors! Celebrate the beauty of the season with your little ones with this fun kid-friendly autumn leaf lantern tutorial!
Waistband Gap Fix: Taking in Jeans at the Side Seams
I’m cursed/blessed with a backside that’s proportionally bigger than the rest of my body. This means, among other things, that I always need to buy pants in a size that fits my butt, not my waist, which often results in the dreaded crack-showing waistband gap. Feel my pain? Here’s the fix!
How To: Packing Tape Ghost Sculptures
Making cool and effective ghost sculptures from shipping tape.
Tinkernut’s Lamp Comes To Life Using Ultrasonic Waves
The Motion Controlled Ultrasonic Lamp is great for beginners starting out with the Arduino Uno.
It may or may not detect ninjas but will illuminate and follow most everyone else.