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April Fools contest

April Fools contest

As you know, tomorrow is April 1st. So be prepared to prank and be pranked. Instructables is running a contest (through the 13th) to find the best in April Fools shenanigans. Check out the entries so far — you might find something worth torturing friends and coworkers with tomorrow. April Fools’ Speed Contest

Maker Faire returns! May 3rd & 4th 2008

Maker Faire returns! May 3rd & 4th 2008

“Combining old-fashioned crafters with forward-thinking technorati, fashionistas, and mad scientists of all stripes, the Maker Faire is a hands-on celebration of all things DIY brought to life by Make magazine.” — The Onion Buy tickets now and save! Discount ticket sales end on April 25th, 2008. Maker Faire returns! Booming DIY fest expects record crowd […]

Out of this world partying

Out of this world partying

I love an excuse for a party and I can’t think of a better one than a celebration of humankind’s first climb out of the gravity well. That would be April 12, 1961, when Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space. The event is now celebrated throughout the world each year (on April 12th) […]

“Safe Sparkle” Rally in Burbank, April 8

“Safe Sparkle” Rally in Burbank, April 8

So it turns out that talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres hates glitter. Can you imagine? Naturally this doesn’t sit well with Kathy Cano-Murillo–aka the Crafty Chica–who is spearheading a movement to win Ellen over to the sparkly side. It all starts with a glitter-positive rally (complete with craft supplies from Duncan) outside Ellen’s television studio in […]