Month: November 2011

Origami Dress Ornaments

These lovely origami dress ornaments from Erin at My Very Educated Mother look like the perfect project to bring together your favorite ladies before the holidays! I like the the simple ribbon embellishment on Erin’s dresses, but it would be really easy to make your own personalized versions with patterned paper and additional decorations. Ready […]

Secret Santa: Matt Richardson – Hakko FX-888 and PanaVise Jr.

Secret Santa: Matt Richardson – Hakko FX-888 and PanaVise Jr.

I admit, I panicked a bit when I drew Matt Richardson’s name from the Santa hat. I don’t know much about Matt other than he isn’t as tall as me and he has nice hair. I ultimately decided to get Matt a Hakko FX-888 Soldering Iron, because maker needs a great soldering iron and because I once witnessed Matt soldering during a video conference so I know he is passionate about soldering. I’m also going to give him a PanaVise Jr. as well to help him out as he solders.