Creative reuse is a big theme every year at Maker Faire, and this year’s Maker Faire Bay Area, taking place this weekend at the San Mateo Fairgrounds, is no exception. A group of taiko drummers from Wadaiko Newark are going to be on-site demonstrating how they make gorgeous taiko drums from reclaimed wine barrels. One […]
By Diane Gilleland My local Trader Joe’s and New Seasons markets always have paper bags with wonderful graphics on them. I usually hoard a few in hopes of finding a perfect project for them, and now I have! Here, I’ve stitched the best parts together, patchwork-style, and fused them to a felt backing to make […]
Creative reuse is a big theme every year at Maker Faire, and this year’s Maker Faire Bay Area, taking place this weekend at the San Mateo Fairgrounds, is no exception. A group of taiko drummers from Wadaiko Newark are going to be on-site demonstrating how they make gorgeous taiko drums from reclaimed wine barrels. One […]
I’m taking a trip back in time to one of the first How-To Tuesdays I ever wrote. This bunny project is too freaking cute and beyond simple to create. It’s a great way to practice felting sweaters and sewing wool is super forgiving. The version in this project was created as an instant heirloom for […]
ModMischief shows you how to make your own version of Urban Outfitters’ vinyl bookends at home, with your own unwanted records.
I love these vintage zipper earrings; they’re are amazingly mod and elegant at the same time. What a fantastic thing to do with old broken zippers! There’s also a cool and futuristic-looking ring. (From my friend Fiona’s very funny, no-holds-barred blog; she usually writes about everything from science to surfing, and public policy to baby […]
This video from TakePart isn’t just cute with a catchy tune, it has loads of important information on how using less plastic can help save our oceans. Watch it and be inspired to do your part, and then check out our Save My Oceans contest where your plastic project could win an iPad. Be sure […]
