Who knew that the unassuming bag of stir sticks in my paint drawer had so much potential?! This starburst clock tutorial from Leigh-Ann at Freckled Nest would add a lovely modern edge to any space. Head over to her site for the complete how-to! More: Atomic Age Clock @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Starburst Mirror @Craftzine.com blog […]
I love the way Vendula Maderska of Magic With Hook and Needles captured the beauty and bold colors of a peacock in this crochet and beaded brooch. You’ve got to hop over to her Flickr page to get a closer look at the detail on the feathers. Stunning! [via Knithacker and @futuregirlcraft] Related: How-To: Peacock […]
Shawn Thorsson’s HALO First Aid Kit is cooler than merely a replica — it actually serves as a first aid kit. So the other day (which was a Wednesday in this case) I was suffering from some time alone with my macabre imagination and decided that I needed my first aid kit to be more […]
Pat Ashforth and Steve Plummer create knitted tapestries with hidden images in them that only become visible from the correct angle, like this image of the Mona Lisa. In 2009 we suddenly took an interest in illusion knitting. It was very different from the mathematical work that can be found on the main part of […]
Mounting a digital drum controller on an exercise bike may seem silly, at first, but personally I consider it one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself. It makes what used to a be a tedious chore into something joyous—more like dancing or marching in a drum line than “working out.” To use […]
Don’t let your eyes fool you. The bold and colorful scallops on this adorable dress from Danielle of My Sparkle are not part of the fabric design. Each color was painstakingly appliqued on to the skirt. She shares her process and templates over on Project Run and Play. The design could be used on all […]
Use the camera in your Android smartphone to detect radiation with the Radioactivity Counter app from Rolf-Dieter Klein. Just place a small piece of black tape over the camera lens, calibrate for ambient noise, and you’ll be ready to take readings in no time. The app uses the device’s built-in CMOS sensor to detect primary […]
